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How to Add or Remove a Secondary Axis in Microsoft Excel Charts

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When you have a chart with mixed data types or a dataset that varies broadly between series, consider using a secondary axis in Microsoft Excel. With it, you can display the data you need without overwhelming or confusing your viewers. When to Use a Secondary Axis As mentioned, if you have different data types or your series amounts widely vary, these are good times to use a secondary axis. For instance, you can see that the column chart below doesn’t accurately depict the visitors and sales in our dataset. There’s a large variance in the sales amounts, making it hard to get a decent picture of the number of visitors per month. Plus, the sales are in dollar amounts, whereas the visitors are basic number values . If your chart would benefit from a secondary axis like this one, here’s how to add one as well as remove a secondary axis later if you change your mind or your data. How to Add a Secondary Axis in Excel To add a secondary axis to your Excel chart, you’ll use the combo

How to Fix a nvlddmkm.sys Failed Error on Windows

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Have you run into an nvlddmkm.sys failed error on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC? There’s a great chance your installed NVIDIA drivers are faulty. You can fix your installed drivers as well as make a few other tweaks to resolve your issue. We’ll show you how to do just that so you can start using your PC normally. The nvlddmkm.sys file is one of NVIDIA’s graphics card driver files. You get the above error when something’s wrong with your drivers. You can update your PC, disable GPU overclocking, remove apps that might be interfering with your GPU, and reinstall the drivers to possibly fix your issue. Boot Your PC in Safe Mode to Use the Troubleshooting Tips The nvlddmkm.sys failed error is a BSOD (blue screen of death) error, which means you’re stuck on a blue screen on your PC. If the error remains, you’ll have to boot your Windows PC in safe mode to use the following fixes. We have a guide on that topic, so check that out to learn how to reboot your computer in safe mode. R

How to Fix “We Couldn’t Find a Camera Compatible with Windows Hello Face” Error

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You want to set up face recognition unlock on your PC, but Windows says, “We couldn’t find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face.” What exactly does this error message mean, and how do you fix the problem? This tutorial explains it all. Why Does Your Webcam Not Work With Windows Hello? Several factors could cause conflicts between your webcam and Windows facial recognition. These factors include a malfunctioning camera driver, corrupt system files, buggy/outdated operating system, etc. Also, Windows Hello facial recognition won’t work if your computer lacks an Infrared (IR) camera. With a compatible IR camera, you can always fix temporary glitches stopping Windows Hello face recognition from working correctly. Updating the HelloFace driver and reinstalling the Windows Hello Face Recognition app are proven troubleshooting fixes. Performing a system reboot can install pending updates that’ll help optimize Windows Hello facial recognition. So, we recommend restarting your

Windows Update Stuck at 0%? Try These 8 Fixes

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Most of the time Windows updates are automatic processes that require little to no intervention from users. This is especially true for Windows 10 and 11, as they’re configured to download and install important updates automatically . That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check for new updates regularly, especially since you might find your Windows update stuck at 0%. If your Windows update is taking forever, it’ll require your intervention. But don’t worry, you don’t need to be tech-savvy to troubleshoot and fix this issue. Why Is the Windows Update Stuck? Windows updates can get stuck during the download or installation process, and there are different reasons behind this problem. Here’s the list of the most common reasons why your Windows update might get stuck at 0%: Unstable internet connection . Slow and unstable internet connection is the top reason behind Windows updates getting stuck. Updates require a stable connection to download and install all the files properly. Check