Mac OS X Recovery Options If you are unable to start your Mac successfully and not get to the login screen or even load the Finder, the first option is to turn to your recovery utilities that are built-in. To do so, shut down your Mac then start it, immediately before the Apple logo appears on screen, press Command + R keys. Exercise a little patience here as the recovery options seem to load a mini copy of OS X so it will take a little while....

The trouble is, the more data you put into your spreadsheet, the bigger the file. If your Excel file becomes too large, it may be impractical to easily email to colleagues or clients. It can also slow down in Excel and stop working properly. If you’re facing this problem, here are some effective tips on how to reduce Excel file size. How to Reduce File Size in Excel by Deleting Worksheets Using multiple worksheets in Excel makes it easier to structure your spreadsheets, but the more worksheets you use, the larger your file size will be....

But there might be times where you want a fresh start and need to reset the ribbon to default settings. Here’s how to reset the entire Office ribbon and how to reset specific tab settings. Reset Microsoft Office Ribbon Customizations To get started, launch the Office app where you want to reset the ribbon. For this example, I am using Word, but the process is the same for Excel, PowerPoint…etc....

Reset PIN on Windows 10 If you forget your PIN and can’t log in, then click the “I forgot my PIN” link from the login screen. In the next window that comes up type in your Microsoft Account password. Verify your two-factor authentication code if prompted. Then click Continue on the verification message. Then enter your new PIN twice. Change PIN From Desktop You can also change the PIN from the desktop if you need or want to change it....

What if you decide you want to keep some or all of your messages, however? The good news is that you can save individual audio messages on an iPhone with just a single tap. You can also change your settings so that all of your audio messages save by default. If you’re unsure, here’s how to save audio messages on an iPhone. How to Save Audio Messages That You Send on an iPhone As we’ve explained, audio messages that you send or receive on an iPhone are usually deleted after two minutes....

Why Use a VPN? There are two primary reasons you should use a VPN. The first is to access an internal intranet that your company has created that’s only accessible locally. With a company-sanctioned VPN, you can access important files as if you’re in the office. In this type of situation, your IT department will give you directions to set up the VPN on each of your devices. As part of the setup, you’ll probably need to install a specific app to get the job done....

It started when someone created a routine that launches when they said ‘Alexa, intruder alert.’ The routine was set up to announce ‘Resistance is futile, time to die’ before playing the Imperial March from Star Wars. The original spawned a whole host of copycat intruder alerts. Whilst an Alexa intruder alert isn’t the most sophisticated security measure, it might be enough to scare off an intruder who wasn’t aware that anyone was home....

Before we get started Here is what you need to know about Authorized Access to your Google Account via applications specific passwords: You can only use application-specific passwords when you are signed up for 2-step verification.These passwords are unique 12-character keys. Spaces don’t count, you don’t even have to type them.You usually don’t need to remember these passwords, just check the Automatic Sign-in options for whatever service you are logging into via your Google Account....

Install the Windows 8 SmartGlass App Before you can start streaming between devices, you’ll need to install the free SmartGlass app. It lets you turn your tablet or PC into a remote control for the movies, TV shows, music and games on your console. It actually has a lot of functionality, and should be one of the first apps you download if you’re an Xbox user. Launch the Windows Store from the Start screen....

To be fair, HTC’s vice president of product management did announce the Lollipop would be arriving later than anticipated due to some technical issues that seem to be plaguing the Lollipop release. I have the Sprint version of the M8 and was able to download and install the update. We already showed you how to update the Nexus 7 to Android 5.0 a few months ago, and here’s a look at updating the HTC One (M8) and some of what you can expect....

If you don’t see the upgrade message at the time of this writing, be patient. It is going out to Windows Insiders and users who reserved their copy first. After that Microsoft is rolling it out in waves. Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 If you see the following message, just click on it to start the upgrade. If you don’t see this message and know that you have the upgrade files, launch Windows Update....

Bringing Non-Apple Users to FaceTime First introduced on the iPhone 4 in 2010, FaceTime is a proprietary video-telephony product from Apple. It allows iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to communicate via video or audio through a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. It’s also available on Apple Watch audio-only. Protected by end-to-end encryption, FaceTime is only accessible by senders and receivers, with Apple deliberately being unable to decrypt FaceTime communications. Until now, there was no way non-Apple device users could join a chat....

The same applies if you’re having fun and playing games. Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to hide your notifications from view, even if it is only temporarily. A good way to do this on Windows 11 is to use Focus Assist. This feature will block all notifications while you’re busy until you’re ready to see them again. If you want to use Focus Assist on Windows 11, here’s what you’ll need to do....

Take Better Pictures with Microsoft Pix As you probably know, Microsoft Pix is just one of many camera apps for iOS, but with a brand name like Microsoft behind it, I am sure it will it will have a strong reach. Microsoft Pix is a 78 MB download from the App Store. The app works on iOS 9 or later and supports the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. After launching Pix, you are greeted by a quick tutorial, which gives you an overview of the features and functions of the app....

However, there’s another Microsoft app you might want to consider using instead. Microsoft Teams on Chrome OS gives you the ability to communicate with your team without switching to a laptop or PC. If you want to use Microsoft Teams on a Chromebook, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Use the Web Version of Microsoft Teams on a Chromebook For the best experience with teams, we recommend using the web version of the software....

That means you might need to be savvy with how you arrange any open windows to get the most out of your display. Thankfully, Windows 10 includes a useful split-screen feature called Snap Assist that will quickly help you work with two windows or more at the same time. Here’s how to use this split-screen feature in Windows 10. How to Use Snap Assist With Two Windows While Snap Assist is a useful feature for a single monitor, it can also be used to help organize open windows across a dual monitor setup, too....

A Simple Task-er There have been many rumors about Google meaning to add some sort of automation to Android. The Rules feature was showing in some previews but had never actually made it into final versions of Android. Well, Android 10 has started including it for some Pixel devices. Pixel 4 devices have started receiving it recently and some users have reported seeing it on older models, as well. What you should not expect is a version of Tasker....

There’s a faster way to search the contents of files on your hard drive using the command line. The find command searches for text strings in files and returns the lines of text from the files in which the text string was found. NOTE: The find command is not suitable for large files or large numbers of files. Today we’ll cover how to use the find command and we’ll provide some examples....

The problem is, it’s very easy to make a PowerPoint presentation that looks the same as every other. Changing the look and style of your slides can give your PowerPoint more visual appeal, but editing each slide in turn is a laborious process. The good news is that it’s possible to create a Slide Master so that every slide you insert has the same look, but still impresses your audience....

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