Play Music Directly from Google Drive Log in to your Google Drive, find the music file you want to play, and right-click it. In the menu that comes up, click “Open with” and then the “Connect more apps” option. Now, search for Music Player for Google Drive and connect it to your account in the window that comes up. Don’t forget to set it to be used by default. That way, you won’t need to go through these steps each time....

If you’re a new Windows 10 user and want to print from one of the new built-in Universal apps, you might not be sure what to do. Here’s a look at how to print from apps like Photos and Microsoft Edge, and a workaround to print a story from the News app. Print from Windows 10 Photos App When you have a photo open, select the photo you want to print, and then select the Print button at the upper-right corner and select Print from the dropdown menu....

Recall only works if: You are using an Exchange account.The recipient is using an Exchange account.The recipient has not yet read the message. Note that even if the recipient hasn’t read the message, they will still receive a notification in Outlook saying that you deleted an email from their inbox. To get started, open the Sent Items folder in Outlook and then double click on the email that you want to recall....

Record Your Windows Desktop with VLC To get started, launch VLC and head to View > Advanced Controls to display an extra control bar to the bottom of the player that contains the recording buttons you will need. Next, open Media > Open Capture Device and change the “Capture mode” menu to Desktop. You will also want to set the “Desired frame rate for the capture” to at around 30 f/s for decent video quality....

Now, did you know that when you installed SP1, Windows created what Microsoft calls Service Pack Backup Files on your hard drive, which roughly takes up about 500MB of data? The files are used if you ever want to uninstall Service Pack 1; however, if you never plan to do that (why would you want to?), that’s 500MB of dead/wasted space on your drive. Today I’ll show you how to free up that space and reclaim 500 megs on your drive....

That doesn’t mean that they’re perfect. You’re trusting Microsoft with a lot of data, and if you prefer your privacy, you may want to revert to using a local account. If you’re letting somebody else use your PC, switching to a local account is probably a safer option. Whatever the reason, here’s a look at how you can remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11. How to Remove a Microsoft Account from Windows 11 Microsoft accounts are tied to your PC....

If you’re happy with the way everything is running, you can clean up GBs of space on your hard drive. We covered how to free up space in the November Update, but it’s worth revisiting as the UI has changed, and it’s an easier process Here’s how to do it. Get Windows 10 Disk Space Back Start by going to Settings > System > Storage. After that select This PC (C:)...

You can easily change the background color for a Word document. So, of course, you can do the same in Google Docs. And so that you can spruce up your documents on the go, we’ll show you how to change the background color in Google Docs on your mobile device as well as online. How to Change Background Color in Google Docs It’s super easy to change the background color in Google Docs online....

The new Edge browser lets you set an overall default zoom level or set it individually per site. This is especially helpful for those who have poor eyesight. Set the Default Zoom Level for Microsoft Edge Since the new Edge is built with Chromium, the process of zooming in on sites is similar to how you do it using Google Chrome. Zoom for Individual Sites To set the zoom level on an individual site, click the Options menu (three dots) and then click the plus or minus buttons....

By default, the Reminder box is not checked when creating a Task in Outlook 2010, also in both the date and time boxes you will see a greyed out “None” rather than a time. We’re going to fix that and assign a default time. Step 1 In Outlook 2010, Click the File ribbon and Select Options. Step 2 Click the Tasks tab and Check the box labeled Set reminders on tasks with due dates....

You immediately panic, because there’s no button to set up MLA formatting automatically in Google Docs. You can stop worrying—let us show you how to set up MLA format in Google Docs manually. Why Do I Need MLA Formatting? The Modern Language Association (MLA) established a format to make scholarly papers in language and literature more uniform and easier to read. This standard defines what sort of paper to use, the style of typeface, and how to format your writing and citations....

That small difference was enough to make me pay for a premium RTM membership for a year. But now my membership is up and I don’t feel like shelling out again for RTM. So I cooked up this workaround that helps me see which day of the week my Toodledo items are due. Basically, what I do is organize my tasks by context and ignore the folders (which I was doing anyway)....

In desktop mode open up Windows Explorer. Select the View tab from the Explorer ribbon and select Options » Change folder and search options. In the Folder Options window click the View tab and then uncheck the box labeled “Hide extensions for known file types.” Tip: While you’re here, you might also want to change the Hidden files and folders bullet to “Show hidden files, folders, and drives.” Now file extensions will show after the file name for commonly used file types....

What is the Windows 7 shutdown command? The shutdown command in Windows 7 is just that, shutdown. However, only typing shutdown will render no results. It needs to have a letter (argument) typed after it. Here’s the easy to understand example given by Microsoft: To translate, the command is: shutdown /LETTER or a more specific example: shutdown /s However, some letters have variables after them, such as /m which allows you to type the address or name of a network computer you want to remotely shutdown....

And having video previews autoplay for movies and games in the Play Store on your Android device is no exception. Here’s how to stop the autoplay behavior of the Store on your Android phone or tablet. Disable Auto-Play Videos in Google Play Store First, open the Play Store on your Android phone or tablet and tap the Options menu on the upper-right corner of the search box. Then scroll down and tap Settings from the list....

PaperKarma is an interesting app available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone that aims to stop wasteful and unwanted paper mail using your smartphone. How to Use PaperKarma Install the app on your device (links below) or open a browser on your smartphone and type: pri.vc/download in the address bar. After it’s installed, you’ll need to create an account. You do need to include your name, email, and home or business mailing address....

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep your spools protected. Here are some useful tips on how to store PLA filament. Why Does PLA Filament Storage Matter? PLA filament is what is known as a hygroscopic material. This means that it attracts and holds water from the surrounding environment. If it isn’t stored correctly, PLA filament can become saturated with moisture. This can cause the filament to become brittle, or cause stringing, leading to problems with your prints....

Note: This article demonstrates using Office 2013 and higher, purchased separately as stand-alone installs. They’re also part of your Office 365 subscription. If you’re using an older version, read our article on how to take a screenshot using Office 2010.Take and Insert a Screenshot in an Office DocumentWhile composing your document and ready to take a shot, go to Insert on the ribbon and click the Screenshot button in the Illustrations section....

Speedtest.net An easy and simple app to use is the Speedtest.net app. for your Android Mobile and very similar to the Speed Test on your PC and iPhone. You can test the speed of the data connection you are using, whether it’s 3g, 4g, or Wi-Fi. Launch the app and select a city for the server you want to connect. After that, tap the “Go” button. Then wait while the speed test runs....

There are a number of different ways you can type exponents in Google Docs, depending on what your exponents are going to be. If you want to learn how to type exponents in Google Docs, follow the steps below. How to Type Exponents in Google Docs With Superscript The way that an exponent is written is that it is a smaller font size than the rest of the text and is raised up so that the top of the text is higher than the rest of the text....