But no. That would get you fired. And there is a way–a non-destructive, unembarrassing way, using your own computer– to take a stand for individuality, something that declares I am not simply a corporate flunky! That something is an animated cursor. Not the few token animated pointers Microsoft buries in Windows. But some wild, passionate cursors like we tell you how to find in Animated Cursors Give Relief to Overworked Eyes....

Replace Xbox 360 Controller Analog Sticks Everything else on my controller was perfect, but one of the thumbsticks ended up looking like this. I decided not to let it go without a fight. What You’ll Need Of course, the first thing you’ll need is new analog sticks. I got mine from Modiify at 2.29 GBP a pair (around $3.50). To me, they seem to have a better grip than the original ones, so the whole process is a step in the right direction....

On Unix-based systems like Linux, this is set using environment variables. Knowing how to set environment variables in Linux can be a big help, and this guide will help you get started. Environment and Shell Variables in Linux There are two types of these variables—environment and shell. The environment variable affects the system as a whole, whether on the command line or in a graphical interface. These variables store things like the default text editor or web browser, the path to executable files, or the system locale and keyboard layout settings....

It has been redesigned (including three different colors), has more power under the hood, and its app has been redesigned to support new features. Plus, like the first version, is still extremely affordable at $35. Below is a shot of the first Chromecast compared to the new one. It’s much bigger, and at first glance you’d think it would be even more difficult to connect, especially if you have a lot of other cables in the back of your TV or AV receiver....

Revo Uninstaller works great on older versions of Windows or when you manually remove malware. And a cool new addition to the free version, which I first spotted on Ghacks, is it has the ability to remove Windows 10 apps. We’ve shown you how to manually uninstall Windows 10 apps before. With most of them, you can just hit the Windows Key to bring up the Start menu. Then right-click on the app you no longer want and then select “Uninstall” from the menu....

Upgrade to Office 2016 Preview If you’re an Office 365 subscriber, you’re running the current and stable version of Office 2013. If you want to start testing out the new features in Office 2016 Preview, it really only takes a few clicks and a short amount of time. First, head to your Office 365 account page and log in. Then click Language and install options. On the next page select Additional install options....

Reminders App Refreshed Before iOS 13, the Reminders app offered a basic, list-style view short on customization and features. Yes, it got the job done, but it was little more than adequate. The new version is more intuitive and flexible and lets you create reminders with subtasks and attachments. You can also set alerts based on time and location, incorporate Apple’s Siri Shortcuts, and more. An Overview The main Reminders screen now includes five main sections, Today, Scheduled, All, Flagged, and My Lists....

How-To Use Camera Raw in Bridge CS5 and Photoshop CS5 (Screencast) How-To Use Camera Raw in Bridge CS5 and Photoshop CS5 (Step-by-Step) Step 1 – Importing To Camera Raw Open up Bridge and browse to the location of your image once you’ve found it; Right-Click on it and select Open in Camera Raw. A new window will appear with your image on the left, some tools at the top, and a few sliders and settings on the right....

Enable Zoom Feature on Your Apple Watch On your watch, head to Settings > General > Accessibility. Tap “Zoom” from the menu and turn it on by toggling on the “Zoom” switch. You can Enable Zoom from Your iPhone Too If your watch isn’t handy or you prefer to use your iPhone, you can. Launch the Apple Watch app and head to General > Accessibility > Zoom. Toggle it on, and here you can adjust the maximum zoom level, as well....

The VLOOKUP function lets you search the leftmost column of a range in order to return a value from any other column in that same range. In this article, you’ll learn more about how VLOOKUP works in Google Sheets, and how to use it with a few useful examples. What Is VLOOKUP in Google Sheets? Think of VLOOKUP in Google Sheets as a very simple database lookup. When you want information from a database, you need to search for a specific table for a value from one column....

When friends ask me about How-To start a blog, my standard answer is 1: WordPress and 2: Windows Live Writer. I explain that Windows Live Writer is like Microsoft Word for blogging. I was thinking about those conversation when I discovered back in Word 2007 that you could actually blog using Word. Although in 2007, the features weren’t very good so I never talked about them however, with the release of Microsoft Office 2010 and Word 2010 the blogging features built into Word are actually pretty good....

According to the LA Times Hulu is planning to start up a new subscription service they will call “Hulu Plus.” The hopeful scenario is that Hulu Plus won’t change anything for already existing free content, but the idea is to include additional content that will only be available to subscribers. Currently, you can watch a decent variety of shows on Hulu, featuring shows from both public networks like ABC, NBC, and Fox to networks on paid cable channels like USA and Sci-Fi....

There are two different versions of iConvert — the standard version which is free, and the HD version for $6.99. The free version only converts one file at a time to standard definition. The paid version will convert HD, and you can queue up several files to be converted. To use it, simply launch the application and drag a video file you want to convert into the application window....

Download and Install IE 11 Visually it’s the same as the desktop version of IE 11 included in Windows 8.1 – not the Metro version. You’ can find IE 11 in a couple of places including Windows Update. Or it’s available as a free download from this link. To complete the installation a restart of your system is required. If you don’t want to install IE 11 quite yet, check out the IE Test Drive site where you can test several fun examples of its accelerated graphics rendering and faster performance....

What Are Your Goals? When you buy a consumer electronic device, the best question is what this tool will accomplish. Don’t get me wrong. Let’s be honest, buying stuff because it’s cool, shiny, and new is fun. That’s why I bought my Apple Watch (and later loved it). Starting with your goals, though, prevents you from wasting money. Your goal might be to tinker and not solve a problem. You’re fine if you’ve stated that goal at the beginning....

Find Spotlight in iOS 7 and More Spotlight Search – Swipe down from anywhere on screen in iOS 7 Spotlight Search is one of the most useful features of the iPhone and iPad. In fact, I tend to use it more than regular navigation. If I need to call someone, rather than look though my contacts or fight with Siri, I just pull up a search. Same goes with apps. Rather than tap the folder and app or skim through my folders if I don’t remember exactly where it is, I just open up Spotlight and type in the name of the app I’m looking for....

iPhone as a Medical ID Do you remember the days when people with certain health complications would wear medical alert bracelets? This feature is the digital equivalent and allows you to include a lot more information about your health. To access it, launch the Health app, tap Medical ID at the bottom right, and then select Create medical ID. You can put in things like allergies, medical conditions, blood type, medication you’re currently taking, emergency contacts, previous hospitalizations…and more....

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to troubleshoot problems with an iPad if it does stop working. For example, if your iPad is stuck on the Apple logo, you’ll need to troubleshoot why. Thankfully, it should be an easy fix. If you want to know how to fix an iPad stuck on the Apple logo, here are some suggestions to help you. 1. Let Updates Finish Most users will see the Apple logo appear on the iPad for long periods of time when the device is updating—usually with a progress bar underneath it....

Enable Kids Mode on Microsoft Edge To turn on Kids Mode, launch the Edge browser on your desktop and click your profile icon at the top-right corner of the toolbar. Then click on Browse in Kids Mode from the menu. That will bring up the following screen welcoming you to Kids Mode. Click the Get Started button. Next, you will need to choose the appropriate age range for your child. You can choose from 5-8 years old which provides a simplified browsing experience and appropriate content....

The Lending Library offers over 800,000 books, and as a Prime member, you can borrow one book a month. Even with that mouthful of qualifications, it is a terrific service for anyone who loves to read and is just one more benefit for becoming a Prime member. Borrowing one of the books in the Lending Library is easy. On the Kindle device, select Kindle Store from the home screen, then click on “see all categories…” to browse the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library....