Remove Edge Tabs from Alt+Tab To get started you need to go into Settings. Hit the Windows key and click Settings from the left-hand panel. Or, if you are a keyboard kung fu practitioner you can open Settings by using the key combo Windows Key + I. When the Settings app opens click on System from the list. Then click on Multitasking from the menu on the left. Then on the right scroll down until you see the “Timeline” section....
Fortunately, Windows 7 includes a built-in feature to purge certain metadata from files. Previously this feature only existed in Microsoft Office, so it’s nice to see Microsoft included it in the core OS as well! Let’s take a look at how it works! How To Clear Personal Metadata From Computer Files and Documents W/Windows 7 1. Select one or multiple files, then Right-Click a file. From the context menu that appears Click Properties....
Third-party developers such as Apple, Spotify and WhatsApp are also publishing their respective desktop apps to the Windows Store. In the meantime, users still need to install classic desktop apps. Even the relatively new Windows Store will sometimes experience its share of problems. In this article, we cover some of the common issues associated with installing both classic desktop and universal apps and how to resolve them. Resolve Issues Installing Classic Desktop and Windows Store Apps We previously covered the steps to find and install both desktop and modern universal apps....
Some methods are easier than others, but if you want to restore deleted files on macOS, here’s how. Check the Trash Folder When you delete a file on macOS, it usually heads to the Trash folder (named Bin in some locales). Like the Recycle Bin on Windows, this acts as a storing ground for files before they’re finally deleted. If you’ve deleted a file on Mac, but you haven’t emptied the Trash folder, you can restore folders from it....
If you have a lot of documents or compressed files on your computer, it is easy to lose track of them. The out-of-the-box Windows search function does an okay job at finding things, but when it comes to searching by the contents of a document or zip file, it just doesn’t cut it. Microsoft realized this and created the Office 2010 Filter Pack to improve search functionality. This pack also supports all of the older extensions (2007, and 2003) so this new one is all you need....
Click on Menu button on homescreen and tap on Settings. Tap on Security. Under Screen Lock, tap on Set up Screen Lock. It will show you different types of locks you can use: Pattern, Pin and Password. In PIN lock, you can use any set of numbers as your pass code. You can use the Password option by setting an alpha numeric combination. Enter the pin you want to use and tap on Continue....
Set Up Email on Windows Phone The process of adding a new email account is simple. On your phone go to Settings > System > Email+Accounts. Then in the Add an Account screen select the email service you’re setting up. Here I’m using Outlook.com, but the process is virtually the same setting up the others. You’ll need to enter in the email address and sign in with your account password....
Select the Folders You Want Sync in Google Drive First, make sure you are signed into Google Drive. Right-click the Google Drive icon in the Notification area. If it does not appear there, click Start > All Apps > Google Drive > Drive. For Mac users, you can find the Drive icon under Finder > Applications. Proceed to right-click the Google Drive icon in the Notification area, click the elliptical menu, then click Preferences....
Occasionally, however, VPN can be used by home users to connect back into their home network (or on the other side of Mom’s firewall when she needs tech support) to access their files or photos on their home boxes. To help with this, Microsoft built both the VPN client and server into Windows 7. Earlier today, I wrote about the Server / Host side, so let’s jump into the client side....
Or do you? If you’re all using iPhones, you can ditch typing in the random numbers and letters that a WiFi password usually contains. Instead, you can try and share a WiFi password using your iPhone. This solves your password problem and allows you to connect to a shared network in just a single tap. If you’re unsure how, here’s how to share a WiFi password on your iPhone....
Share Email Contacts iOS First, tap the Contacts icon on your home screen. The Contacts app opens. Then select the person’s information you want to send. Then tap Share Contact. Tap Email when the Share Contact Using box comes up. The contact’s info will be included as a vCard (VCF) file attachment. VCF files are compatible most email applications, including Outlook. The recipient can tap or double click the file to add the info to their email client....
Huh? What is a Guest Wi-Fi Network? Editor’s note: A guest network provides internet access to visitors at your home or business while restricting access to your regular Wi-Fi network. It’s a great way of keeping your home Wi-Fi network secure, along with your various IoT devices. For example, I used to hate it when guests would come over and mess with my Sonos. I’m the commander of music in my home!...
Typically, the Windows clock synchronizes with internet time once a week if connected to the internet. You can also manually force the clock to synchronize with internet time whenever you want. Today we’ll show you how to sync your PC’s clock with internet time in Windows’ settings and using the command line. We’ll also show you a couple of third-party tools that help you automate syncing your clock with internet or atomic time....
Screenshots are a picture record of what you’re seeing. You might need to take a screenshot of an app or error message on Windows 11. Something might be wrong with your PC, and you need to get a shot of the error to try and troubleshoot it. You might want to get a couple of shots to explain something to a friend or colleague, or to show off your gameplay prowess....
Take Mac Screenshots You can launch the macOS Screenshot tool using the Shift + Command + 5 keys on the keyboard or by clicking on it from LaunchPad. You can also activate it through the Touch Bar on select MacBook Pro models. The Screenshot tool offers five different solutions; three involve photo-taking, while the other two concentrate on video recording. Note: The Screenshot tool is available on macOS Mojave and later only....
It’s pretty easy to do. I’ll show you how. Setup the Command Key on a Windows Keyboard Note that if you have a keyboard with a Windows key, that will usually type the command key by default. If not, experiment with the other options to see which one works best for you. Did this tip help you out? Tell us what kind of keyboard you used in the comments. Comment Name * Email *...
Uninstall Adobe Flash from Windows 10 There are a couple of ways to make sure Flash is removed. One is via a Windows Update and the other involves using Adobe’s Uninstaller tool. If Flash was installed by Microsoft for the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser you can use the Windows update. If you installed Flash yourself or a third-party app did, then you need to use Adobe’s tool. Remove Flash with KB4577586 Microsoft has update: KB4577586 which will remove Adobe Flash Player from your system....
Some apps require a single upfront cost, while others include in-app purchases to unlock certain features. Some apps might require a subscription, with a monthly or annual cost to unlock full functionality. If you subscribe to an Android app and want to uninstall it, you’ll need to make sure to unsubscribe first, as removing the app won’t cancel the subscription for you. If you want to know how to unsubscribe from an app on Android, here’s what you’ll need to do....
Firmware, simply put, is the low-level software that’s installed on your hardware. In this case, your router. Think of it as the operating system for your router. Just like how Windows gets regular updates (like all the flippin’ time, amirite?), your router needs to be updated with the latest security patches and fixes to make sure it performs well. When the manufacturer finds out about a security vulnerability, they’ll often fix it as part of a firmware patch....
For this article I’m adding another 4 GB stick to a Mid 2010 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac Mini. It currently has one 4 GB module in it already. Make sure to unplug the power and every other peripherals you have connected. Turn it over, and you’ll see the black cover. It opens easy by turning it to the left. Remove the cover and place it to the side....
