Chromium-based Edge The company then released a new Chromium-based version of Edge. It’s a lot more popular and comes with tons of features out of the box. This includes support for Google Chrome extensions and a lot more. The browser is also open source so that it can be updated on a more regular basis. It is cross-platform and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. What about Internet Explorer?...

Note: This tutorial covers resizing images in Microsoft Windows, instructions may vary for many of the other operating systems that ImageMagick will run on. You may need to be logged in as an administrator to properly install ImageMagick. To make this easy, before we get started you’ll need to put all of the pictures that you would like to resize into one folder on your computer. Step 1 – Download Visit the ImageMagick download page* and grab the installer that matches your operating system....

This is a prevalent scenario that happens to Facebook users nearly every day. It could be a nefarious link that you clicked on at some point or even a phishing email you opened. Whatever the cause, a hacker somehow gained access to your Facebook password and started contacting all of your Facebook family and friends to get them to click on a malicious link as well. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to recover your Facebook account if you’ve been hacked....

A visual indication is useful, but if the cell in question is on another sheet or off the edge of your current view, then you’re not going to notice the change. Wouldn’t it be useful if you could get Excel to make a sound when certain criteria are met? The good news is that it is possible to do, although you’ll need to dip your toe into the world of Visual Basic to do so....

Prepare Your Computer to be Resold or Given Away There are three main concerns when you are giving away or selling an old PC after buying a new PC. First and foremost, you want to make sure you don’t lose any of your personal files or any licensed software you’ve paid for. Second, you want to ensure that none of your personal data is recoverable by the next owner. Even if you delete something, a user with intermediate hacker skills can easily undelete files or scrub an old hard drive for residual data....

Since the release of OS X Mavericks, the company has opened its pre-release programs to the public. Millions of Mac users can now sign up and install beta versions of these popular platforms before they become available. There are benefits too; you can help find bugs and send in feedback. Sometimes your feedback might not actually result in a design change request, but can later show up in future revisions....

How to Save a Webpage as a PDF in Safari You have two simple ways to save a webpage as a PDF in Safari. The method you use depends on if you want to adjust any of the page settings first or just grab it quickly. Save a PDF With Adjustments If you’d like to preview the PDF first and make some changes, ensure the page is active in Safari and then click File > Print from the menu bar....

Note: For this article I’m using an HTC Sensation smartphone, your screens may vary, but the process is essentially the same in all versions of Android. Enabling mobile data Before you set up tethering, your phone needs to be on a mobile data connection. This is indicated by an icon on your status bar that either says 2G, 3G or H. If you don’t have it, you’ll need to enable mobile data first....

The browsers I use most are Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, so here are solutions for these two. Firefox In Mozilla Firefox, the extension we’ll be using is called goo.gl lite, and it’s one that does exactly as advertised. First of all, install it from here. In order to do so, just click Add to Firefox and Allow the extension to install, then click Install Now. All you need, before actually being able to use the extension, is to let Firefox perform a restart — which is always annoying when installing Firefox extensions....

Split Microsoft Excel Data The most obvious example of when you might want to split Microsoft Excel Data from one column to more is when names are involved. In the following two examples, the first and last names are in the same cells, but we want to change this to two. Text to Columns Using the Microsoft Excel Text to Columns tool, we want to take the first and last names listed in column A and split the information into two new columns, B and C....

Having Spotify (and other apps) launch during the startup process will significantly increase the bootup time. Even if you’re not concerned about the startup time on your PC, you might be annoyed that Spotify opens immediately. To help you, we’ll show you how to stop Spotify from opening on startup on Windows 10 and 11 using the steps below. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup One of the ways to stop Spotify from opening on Startup is to tweak Spotify’s in-app preferences....

All these features add a lot of convenience to your browsing experience, but it would also be a huge pain if you had to personalize Chrome separately on your other devices. Chrome’s Sync feature comes to the rescue allowing you to use the same preferences, extensions, themes, bookmarks, etc., on all your devices. Today we’ll show you how to set up Chrome Sync and connect all your devices. Set Up Chrome Sync Unlike Firefox Sync, you don’t have to register for a Sync account in Chrome....

In Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 the ability to take screenshots easily was a glaring omission. You are able to do it with an unlocked phone and a homebrew tool — Screen Capturer from the XDA Developer Forums. All you have to do is to keep the power button pressed and then press the Windows symbol touch key on your phone. Once that’s done, it’s easy to find the shots....

Unfortunately, transferring messages from Android to iPhone isn’t as simple as transferring other items. But it’s much easier if you have a Samsung Galaxy, an iPhone, and a USB adapter cable. Samsung includes an app that makes it a cinch to transfer messages between platforms. So, here’s how to transfer SMS from Android to iPhone. Get Your Adapter It’s also worth noting the adapter cable can work with new laptops that only include USB-C ports....

Earlier we talked about some of the highlights in the new Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) beta, and many gave it a try. But, IE9 is still in beta so if you need a stable web browser then IE9 is still not an option. Normally uninstalling a program on your computer is simple, however in the case of IE9 you can’t uninstall it. What this guide will cover is reverting back to Internet Explorer 8....

However, did you know you can unlock your iPhone with your voice? This lesser-known trick uses your phone’s accessibility settings. Once you enable the feature, you can open your iPhone by speaking to it. If you would like to unlock your iPhone with your voice, follow the steps below. How to Unlock Your iPhone with Your Voice It’s important to note that your iPhone needs to run iOS 14.6 or above, which most supported phones should have....

That doesn’t mean that app updates always work properly. From time to time, you may need to force through an Android app update manually. It’s a good idea to do this if an app is out of date, isn’t working properly, or you just want to access the latest features. If you don’t think your apps are getting updates or it seems to be missing features, you can manually update apps on Android using our step-by-step instructions below....

Note: While all of the new devices announced by Apple last week will come with the new version, it’s only compatible with these currently available devices: iPhone 3GS, 4, and 4SiPod touch (4th generation)iPad 2 and the new iPad Back Up Before Upgrading Before you upgrade, I highly recommend you back up your device first. Back up to iCloud, and for extra peace of mind, I would do a manual backup via iTunes to have a local copy too....

This has only been initially introduced on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. However, not only users of these devices can use it. Smartphones from the second generation of Pixel onwards also have access to it now. Google has quietly announced this on the feature’s help page. Style Menu It’s easy to find the Style Menu on your Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL smartphone. If you long-tap the home screen, one of the options will be Styles & Wallpapers....

Resize Images Windows 10 Photos App To resize an image, open the Photos app and choose the picture from your library that you want to resize. Or, you can open File Explorer and right-click the image you want, and choose Photos from the “Open with” option. Once the image is displayed in Photos, click the (three dots) option on the Top-Right of the screen — aka See More, and then choose the Resize option from the menu....