Claire Moraa, Author at Make Tech Easier

20 Things to Try When Your Mouse Keeps Freezing in Windows

Claire Moraa — Sat, 21 May 2022 21:25:00 +0000

If you’ve ever had to navigate Windows with the keyboard alone, you know it’s not easy. You may find yourself in such a situation if your mouse keeps freezing and forcing you to find alternative methods to operate your PC.

The most common reason why your mouse keeps freezing is that the mouse driver has become corrupted. Other reasons include outdated drivers and software, faulty hardware, or even viruses. Fortunately, there are some things you can try that might resolve the issue and enable you to get back to work as we shall explore below.

Note: The methods included in this article apply to Windows 10 and 11.

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Keyboard Shortcuts to Use if Your Mouse Freezes
1. Check Cable Connection
2. Change USB Ports
3. Change Batteries
4. Check Mouse Distance
5. Clean the Mouse and Mouse Pad
6. Try a Different Mouse
7. Update Mouse Drivers
8. Uninstall and Reinstall Mouse Drivers
9. Disable Additional Mouse Drivers
10. Rollback to Previous Mouse Drivers
11. Restart File Explorer
12. Turn off Power Saving for USB Ports
13. Disable Mouse Pointer Precision
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4 Ways to Restore Deleted Files in Windows

Claire Moraa — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:25:00 +0000

You might have accidentally (or not) deleted files from your Windows PC at one point or another and wondered whether you can restore them from the Recycle Bin. The good news is that you can do so without much fuss.

Windows automatically places files from folders or external devices in the Recycle Bin when you delete them, so you can easily recover these with just a few clicks. If you’ve permanently deleted a file, however, you won’t be able to restore it through the Recycle Bin. Luckily, there are other advanced methods for recovering your files, as we shall see below.

Note: the methods included in this article are compatible with Windows 10/11.

9 Simple Ways to Open Device Manager in Windows

Claire Moraa — Fri, 06 May 2022 00:25:00 +0000

As a Windows user, you probably open the Device Manager quite frequently. After all, it’s the one-stop shop for managing all of the devices and hardware attached to your computer. It is also a critical part of troubleshooting. But despite the important role it plays, it’s somewhat hidden.

Fortunately getting into Device Manager is pretty easy. In this article, we’ll look at nine different ways to access Device Manager on your PC. The first two are the fastest and easiest methods. However, more tech-savvy users who don’t shy away from digging through extensive menu options or running commands might prefer the rest of the methods outlined. The techniques presented in this post are compatible with Windows 10, as well as Windows 11.

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1. Use the Quick Access Menu
2. Via the Settings App
3. With Task Manager
4. Use the Run Command
5. With Control Panel
6. Use File Explorer
7. Give Command Prompt/Powershell a Try
8. Through the Computer Management Tool
9. Create a Shortcut