Take a Screenshot on Your Chromebook Note: To take a shot you need to know where the F5 key or the “Show all open windows” key is. On most Chromebooks, the function keys aren’t labeled like they are on a Windows keyboard, for example. So, it’s important you know where the key is and what it looks like. The F5 key on a Chromebook is located on the top row of keys just above the 6 key on the number row....

There are, in fact, two ways you can do it. First, use your Google account or directly transfer a vCard file containing the contacts. But while using your Google account is a no-hassle method to transfer contacts from Android to Android, we’ll show you both ways. Then, after reviewing the info, you can determine the method that will work best for you in your situation. How to Transfer Contacts from Android to Android via Google Account It’s important to note that using your Google account allows a hassle-free contact transfer from one Android phone to another....

If you’re trying to clean up some text, for example, you might want to consider truncating it. Thankfully, Excel offers a number of functions to help you cut down a text string in Excel. If you’re unsure how to truncate text in Excel, follow our steps below. How to Truncate Text in Excel Using RIGHT, LEFT, or MID Functions The best way to truncate text in excel is to use the RIGHT, LEFT, or MID functions....

Disable Windows 8 App Store To bring up Group Policy Editor, hit WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: gpedit.msc and click OK or hit Enter. Then navigate to Local Computer Policy » Administrative Templates » Windows Components and select Store. Double click “Turn Off the Store Application” in the right pane. Change it from Not Configured to Enabled and click OK and close out of Group Policy Editor....

Uninstall IE 11 Preview Windows 7 Click the Start button (or hit the Windows key) and type: appwiz.cpl then hit Enter. Control Panel will open, click the Uninstall a Program link in the left column. Then scroll down and right click on Internet Explorer 11 and select Uninstall. Verify you want to uninstall it and a restart will be required to complete the process. Launch IE after the restart and you’ll see you’re returned to the version you had running previously, in this case it’s Internet Explorer 9....

The Windows Store tile on the Windows 8 Start screen will display the number of apps that have updates available. In this instance, there are eight that have updates. Click on the tile to launch the Windows Store. If you don’t see that notification on the Windows Store tile, go into the store and bring up the charms bar. Then go to Settings » App Updates. Then set the option to automatically check for updates to Yes....

Depending on your budget, you can buy a quality sound card for the discerning audiophile and gamer. I went with an Asus Xonar DX, a model that many say offers pretty good bang for the buck (after trying it, I tend to share that opinion). My motherboard has a Realtek chip and, while that’s ok for daily use, I felt that something was seriously lacking in terms of sound ever since I hooked up my amp and speakers....

It’s already available in Google Chrome for iOS and Android devices and it works well for a Beta feature. At first sight, I said “why would anybody need this?” but then I remembered how annoying it can be to hit virtual keyboard buttons in a moving vehicle and, after trying it, I’m starting to like it. Here’s how to enable and use it. I’ve done it on an Android smartphone, but things shouldn’t be too different on an iPhone or iPad....

According to Microsoft: Simply put, you can connect your Windows 8 system to an ad hoc WiFi network, but the ability to create one is no longer available. Make Windows 8 Laptop WiFi Hotspot First download Virtual Router Plus which is a free and Open Source utility. No installation is necessary, and you can run it from a USB flash drive. Type in a name for the hotspot, password, and select the connection you want to share....

Unbelievably, however, a straightforward feature is missing—text wrapping. This determines how text should flow around an image, and it’s a feature available in Word. The good news is that there are ways to wrap text in PowerPoint, although they are a bit of a workaround. Here’s how. Using Text Boxes If you have a regular image that you want to wrap your text around, you can use text boxes to position your text exactly where you want it....

Beginning with my very first post back in February 2007, my mission has always been to provide clear and easy to find answers. 4 Years and over 1,000 answers later, thank to our amazing groovyReaders, groovyPost is still going strong with a thriving and growing community. Over the years however, I’ve received countless emails from readers about computer tips or problems I’ve not yet had time to write about. Being that groovyPost is still just a part-time hobby for me, my time is shared between my real day job, my family and groovyPost so unfortunately I’ve just never had time to answer every question....

Enable a Simple or Complex Lock Screen Passcode This should go without saying, but it’s surprising how many iDevices I’ve borrowed and the owner doesn’t have a lock screen passcode. If you didn’t set one up during the initial setup, you can create one by going to Settings > General > Passcode Lock > Turn Passcode On. By default, it’s four digits — like a PIN. But you can create a more complex passcode by turning off Simple Passcode....

Before going into all the commands, I would like to mention that Google’s location service poses a huge threat to your privacy. You can disable the location service in your Android settings and Google’s voice commands will still work, however most Google Now cards will be deactivated along with it. Also, if location awareness is disabled you will need to state the city or location you want weather and other information for when speaking a command....

Logitech is known for quality modern wireless keyboards that come in all sorts of different form factors. From the MK850 Performance Comfort Keyboard and Mouse combo for hours of productive work at your desk to the K830 Illuminated Living Room keyboard for controlling your home entertainment center. No matter your preference, you’re bound to find one that fits your needs. Now, the company is bringing back aspects of the old-school mechanical keyboards (think Cherry switch keyboards) with its K840 Mechanical Wired keyboard....

Pete Warden and Alasdair Alain are the two British researchers who discovered the hidden tracking file/process and they’ve presented their results on Wednesday. According to their paper, the iPhone stores latitude and longitude data, along with a timestamp, allowing someone with a simple piece of software to track the user’s movement fairly accurately and easily. The file is stored on the phone, as well as on the computer in an unencrypted format....

What Is It? I’m not a big fan of endless running games but Lost in Harmony almost converted me. Along with the basic concept of “run until you die”, the soundtrack and visuals are fantastic. The rhythm component forced you to keep along with the beat. The gameplay includes not just swiping but tapping with both fingers. I had trouble keeping up at times. This game tells a story of a young boy named Kaito and his companion Aya....

Keep Scrollbars Always Visible In updated versions of Windows 10, scrollbars are set to automatically hide when you’re not active with an open window. It’s an example of Conscious Controls that only appear when needed. When you move the mouse to the edge of a Window, there is a slight hesitation while the scrollbar appears. It does take some getting used to. And if you’re new to Windows 10, and used to a certain rhythm with your workflow, you might not be a fan....

Filmora is Wondershare’s powerful video creation and editing platform. If you want to know more, take a look through our detailed review below. What is Wondershare Filmora 11? Wondershare Filmora 11 is an easy-to-use, powerful video editing suite for Windows and Mac users. The eleventh generation of this popular tool comes with a number of new features and enhancements, offering one of the best (and most well-rounded) feature sets for beginners and intermediate users alike....

New Loki Trailer from Marvel Studios Unlike previous clips, this one shows an actual scene from the show that features the God of Mischief himself, Loki, and Mobius introducing himself to Loki. They travel down a corridor of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) headquarters. In case you missed it, you can check out the new trailer below.  Loki appears to be recruited by the TVA leader, Mobius, to help fix the broken timeline....

Merging to HDR We’ll be using layer masks and some other adjustments to achieve the HDR effect. I have my two photos ready as follows – under and overexposed. I’ll drag the first one into Photoshop. And then drag the second (overexposed image) on top of it. Press the Enter / Return key to place the image after you see these guides. Make sure the images are placed on top of each other correctly....