Blog
Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.
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Tests
Why switching browsers changes storage test results
See why the same drive can score differently in different browsers, and how to compare storage tests fairly before blaming the drive.
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Tests
What to inspect before troubleshooting camera permissions
Check your browser, device, and camera before changing permissions, so you can tell whether access is blocked or the camera is not being detected.
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Apps
How to fix one video overlapping another
Find the clip covering your footage, remove the accidental overlap, and keep timing intact with a simple timeline check and safe editing steps.
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Tests
How to check a 60 percent keyboard
Test every key and common Fn-layer combinations on a 60 percent keyboard, then separate a layout limitation from a switch, connection, or setting problem.
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Tests
MIDI notes arrive but virtual instruments stay silent
Find out whether the keyboard, DAW routing, virtual instrument, or audio output is stopping MIDI notes from becoming sound, then fix the right part.
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Tests
Why a 1 Gbps plan tests below 1,000 Mbps
A 1 Gbps plan may show about 900 to 950 Mbps on a wired test. Learn what's normal, what lowers the result, and how to check your setup.
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Tools
How to record accessibility problems in a web interface
Capture a clear browser recording of an accessibility problem, then add steps, expected behavior, and privacy-safe details so a team can reproduce it.
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Tests
Why fitness apps count steps differently on two phones
Learn why two phones disagree on step counts, how to compare them fairly, and what to check in motion permissions, placement, and app settings.
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Tests
VPN leak detected? What to do next
Learn what an IPv6 or WebRTC warning means, then check your VPN, browser and network settings and retest without exposing more than needed.
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Tests
Touchscreen misses quick swipes? How to test it
Check whether your touchscreen misses fast finger swipes, then separate a digitizer fault from gesture settings, screen protectors, or browser limits.
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Apps
How to retouch a small blemish with the clone tool
Remove a small blemish with the clone tool by sampling nearby skin, matching the brush, and blending the repair without making a visible patch.
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Tools
How to find malformed email addresses in a CSV
Find misspelled, incomplete, and suspicious email entries in a contact CSV, then correct them without changing other columns or losing rows.