Do you like Microsoft Software? Would you like to be immediately notified when Microsoft posts new content to Microsoft Download? Then you’re in luck!!! A few days ago I launched a new site – microsoftPost.com. Essentially, microsoftPost.com is nothing more than a convenient way for me (and you) to monitor and search for the latest releases to hit the Microsoft Download website. There are links provided for each download location, along with the ability to create an account and comment on the releases....

Since Netflix has roughly 130 million subscribers, you just might not have noticed the ads. Netflix is always testing new features for its service on a trial basis on a select number of its users. However, the problem is everyone is included in the testing program by default. Here is how to stop ads if you’re seeing them and ensure you’re not included in any future testing. Stop Netflix Test Experiences To opt out of Netflix’s tests, you need to open a browser on your computer, tablet, or phone....

Bluetooth has pretty much become the wireless technology staple for nearly all portable devices, wouldn’t you agree? What happens though when you have a Bluetooth headset or some other device that you want to connect to your Windows 7 computer? Most smartphones have an easy-to-configure interface that you’ll have no problem finding. However, this interface is not so visible with Windows 7. There are also times where things appear to connect to Windows 7, but it just doesn’t work....

Recently we took a look at accessing the Recycle Bin from the Start Menu in Windows 7. Concerning that same article we received a great question from a groovy reader asking: The answer is yes; there is a way and this groovy Tutorial will show you How-To do it. Thanks for the question! How To Add A Fully Functional Recycle Bin Icon To Your Taskbar In Windows 7 Right-Click a blank area of the Desktop and Select New > Folder....

On the Windows 8 Desktop, adding the classic Control Panel as a shortcut on the Desktop is easy. Just open Personalization, click “Change Desktop Icons” and check Control Panel. Adding it to the Taskbar isn’t as easy as doing a drag and drop. In fact, you simply can’t. Instead, you need to go through the process of creating a new shortcut and pointing it to Control Panel. The process is similar to pinning the Recycle Bin to the Taskbar....

If you’ve ever recorded macros in Word, then you’ll be familiar with the process. You could write your own macros using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), but it’s much easier to record them visually using the Macro Recorder tool. Here’s how. How to Record an Excel Macro For most Excel users, the easiest method for recording a macro in Microsoft Excel is to use the Macro Recorder. While the Macro Recorder is recording, you complete an action....

Before Going Ahead If you’re going to record a phone call, you must tell the person on the other side of the call. Otherwise, you could be breaking the law, depending on your location. When in doubt, contact your local authorities to see what’s legal or not. Let’s repeat: Recording a conversation without consent could land you in legal jeopardy. The Simple Method Apple doesn’t allow you to use the Voice Memos app to record phone calls on the same device....

Remove or Hide Teams Chat Button on Windows 11 Of course, as with anything in Windows, there is a couple of ways to do something. That includes hiding the Chat button. The easiest and most obvious way is to right-click the Chat icon on the taskbar and select Hide from taskbar when it pops up. That’s all there is to it. The Chat icon will disappear from the taskbar, and you can continue with your workflow....

Restart Chromecast with Google TV If you are experiencing strange issues with your Chromecast with Google TV to get started grab your remote (or phone). On the home screen navigate over to your profile icon on the upper right-hand side and select Settings. Next, from the Settings screen scroll down and select System. Now under the system list scroll down to the bottom and select Restart. The next screen will ask you to confirm you want to restart the device....

While rotating text in Microsoft Word isn’t difficult, it’s not fully apparent how to do it either. Here, we’ll show you how to rotate text in Word and the various options you have for the angle. Insert a Text Box in Word To rotate text in a Word document, you must place the text in a text box. On Windows, go to the Insert tab and use the drop-down arrow next to Text Box in the Text section of the ribbon....

How to Email Contact Groups or Distribution Lists as Email Attachments from Outlook 2010 Step 1 In Outlook 2010, compose a new E-mail. Step 2 In the new e-mail, click Attach Item from the Message ribbon and select Outlook Item. Step 3 From the list under the Outlook Data File, click Contacts. In the bottom pane, a list of your contact groups will appear, and you can select the ones you would like to attach to the email....

You can open recently closed tabs even after closing and reopening your browser. However, you can also automatically re-open the tabs you had open before closing the browser. We’ll show you how for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. How to Set Chrome to Remember Tabs After Exit To access the startup settings page in Chrome, type: chrome://settings/onStartup in the address bar and press Enter. Note, this is case sensitive, so copy that text exactly....

Microsoft introduced the most comprehensive set of tools to date, specifically focusing on Parental Controls in Windows 7. The improved Family safety feature for Windows 10 builds on this and provides a more seamless option for managing kids’ safety on the Internet and the computer. Windows 10 Family Safety Unlike Windows 7, which managed your child’s experience locally, this is done through the Microsoft Accounts page. So, you will need to ensure you have an active Internet connection to successfully configure the application of Family Safety Settings in Windows 10....

Share USB Drive from Wi-Fi Router Pick the hard drive or flash drive you want to use – you can use external or portable hard drives, too – anything with a USB connection. For this, I am using a Linksys E4200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi router and a 64GB flash drive. Pop it into the USB port on the back of your Wi-Fi router, and then you’ll need admin access to your router....

Another super handy feature of Google Keep is the ability to share your notes. Plan a party, get ideas for a getaway, list out household chores, and more. Then, share the note so everyone is involved! Add a Collaborator to Share a Note in Google Keep When you share a note with someone in Google Keep, they are known as a collaborator. And that’s the term you’ll see when you want to share the note either online or in the mobile app....

Note: This article is using screenshots from a OnePlus 6T. The steps for tracking your data usage may vary slightly on other devices. This will show you what to look out for, though. Track Data Use on Android To get started open Settings by swiping down from the top of the screen and then tap the gear icon. The following step is where things vary the most from phone to phone....

Transfer Google Play Music to YouTube Music via Your Phone To get started transferring your music via your phone you’ll want to make sure you have the latest version of YouTube Music installed. Launch the app and you might see an advertisement for YouTube Music Premium – just close out of that for now. Then on the main home screen, you should see a “Transfer your Play Music library” banner. Also, in the Settings portion of the app, you will see a new “Transfer from Google Play Music” option....

Enable Windows 10 Virtual Touchpad You might find yourself in a situation where you need to do an important PowerPoint presentation and end up forgetting the Surface Type Cover or mouse. Or, maybe you do have a peripheral to control it, but it’s not working. This is where having the on-screen virtual touchpad experience comes in handy, provided you’re using a device with a touch screen. To turn it on, right-click the Taskbar and select “Show touchpad button....

But sometimes you might need to transfer files by moving a flash drive or have a bunch of movies on an external drive for times when you don’t have an internet connection. Or, perhaps you have sensitive files that you don’t want to store online. Whatever the case, whether it’s a flash drive or large external hard drive, here is how to use it with your Chromebook. Using an External Drive with a Chromebook When you plug in your external drive (here I’m using a flash drive) you should see a notification in the lower-right corner of the screen....

New Scanner in OneDrive for iOS If you need to scan a receipt quickly or document that grabs your eye, there is not much to do once you have the OneDrive app installed. 1: Make sure OneDrive is updated. 2: Launch OneDrive, choose the Files tab, tap the Add button then tap Scan. 3: Place your camera over the document or image you want to scan then tap the Camera button....