Helpful tips 

How do I stop my hourglass from blinking?

Joe Ford

How do I stop my hourglass from blinking?

Fix hourglass cursor blinking rapidly in Google Chrome

  1. Click on the show advanced settings… link at the bottom of the window once the settings have loaded.
  2. Scroll down to privacy and locate the Enable “Ok Google” to start a voice search preference here.
  3. Uncheck it. The cursor stops blinking right away.

What does the flashing hourglass mean?

Wild and Free said: Yep the flashing hour glass icon is just letting you know the engine is running and the meter is counting nothing more than that. If you forget and leave the key on it will also flash and add time.

Why does my mouse cursor keep flashing?

This phenomenon is related to the hardware acceleration of your PC, to avoid the issue please turn off the hardware acceleration. To do so, please right-click on an empty spot on your desktop, then select Properties, and after that the Tab settings.

How do I fix a blinking black screen?

Boot Error The black screen and blinking cursor could indicate that your machine is attempting to boot from a source other than the hard drive. Make sure no discs are in the optical drive and remove any attached USB drives. Reboot and watch for signs of continued booting error.

What Causes Computer black screen?

A black screen error is often caused by a software glitch. This most frequently occurs when dealing with a program that takes over your entire screen. Typical culprits are PC games, or media players running in full-screen mode. In these instances, the computer should otherwise appear to run well.

What caused the black screen of death?

Microsoft reported that no security update was causing the issue, and it may be tied to malware. In other cases, the black screen was replaced with the Blue Screen of Death. The Black Screen of Death may also be caused by certain components of a computer overheating.

What to do if HDMI port is not working?

If you have a smart TV, always update your TV with the latest firmware.

  1. Check if you are using the correct INPUT.
  2. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable.
  3. Check the output of the connected Video device.
  4. Check your amplifier.
  5. Unplug the Video device and TV.
  6. Try a different HDMI cable.