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To unlink your phone number from your Google+ information there is a nice little box that can be unchecked in the account settings area. The easiest way to get there is to simply follow this direct link: https://www.google.com/settings/phone As mentioned, it probably will be unchecked for you. And you might also want to note that this setting is completely separate from the numbers you add to your profile in Google+, rather the setting mentioned above is tied to the number(s) listed on your Google account page....

Use Layer Groups in Photoshop When dealing with complex projects in Photoshop, it’s important to keep everything well organized. Layer groups can help a lot when it comes to dealing with multiple versions of a PSD, or simply applying effects in a non-destructive way. Here’s an example PSD that I have created for the purpose of this tutorial. Let’s say I’d like to apply an effect to this image, but I want to keep all of its original layers in case I want to change them later on....

For our third and last part of this series on background removal, here’s two two expert techniques for background removal in Photoshop. Take your time on these – they are not that easy to use! To help you out, I’ve created these two videos that demonstrate how to do it professionally step-by-step: The Photoshop Pen Tool The Pen Tool – a name that sounds quite simple for something that can be quite complicated and can take days to get used to....

That is, of course, if the print screen function is working. There are a number of reasons why print screen isn’t working on Windows 11, whether it’s a hardware issue or a software bug. If you’re struggling, here are some different methods you can try to fix the problem. 1. Basic Troubleshooting Fixes to Fix Print Screen Not Working on Windows 11 First, double-check the Fn of F Lock key if your keyboard has one....

Company execs said after released Windows 10 build 10041, that it will be launching build faster to Windows Insiders, and with today’s launch, seems to be keeping its word. This is the second build that the company has delivered in less than two weeks. Previously, there was a wait of over 50 days between build 9926 and build 10041. To grab the update, just head to Settings > Update & Recover > Check for Updates and download the latest build....

Remove Voicemail Notification on Android The first step is to open the Settings app. This can be done from the pull-down notification bar on some phones; however, the “tried and true” method that works on every android device is to launch Settings from the App Drawer. Once the Settings app is open, scroll down and select Apps. If the tab at the top of the Apps screen isn’t already on “All apps,” the first step is to switch it over to that....

Customize iPhone Email Alerts To set up custom sounds, go to Settings » Notifications. Now scroll down to in the Notification Center and tap Mail. It will show each email account you have set up on your device. Select the one you want to change the alert on. Next tap on New Mail Sound. From here just select the tone you want for that account. You’ll need to change the alert tone for each account individually....

TikTok Radio on SiriusXM One initiative brings streaming sounds from TikTok-ers to a dedicated channel on SiriusXM called TikTok Radio. TikTok creators, DJs, and “tastemakers” will fill the sound waves in vehicles, SiriusXM apps, and connected devices. The channel is said to feature trending sounds, weekly countdowns, and stories behind the songs. Think of it as a streaming version of TikTok’s “For You” section. Look for TikTok Radio to roll out this summer....

This latest update brings several fixes as well as a couple of new features. To update your version, go to Help > Check for Updates > Update Now. Slack 2.02 Update for Windows PCs Here is a look at the release notes from Slack for version 2.02: What’s New Signed into a smorgasbord of teams? We’ll pay attention to which ones you use the most, and load those first when the app is started....

According to Daniel Ek, “It’s kind of like Pandora, but with unlimited skipping and unlimited stations.” Just like trying out the new Spotify apps, first download the latest Spotify Apps Preview Version for PC or Mac. After you install the beta preview version, log into your Spotify account. Now under Apps in the left panel, select Radio. You’ll see a radio station based on the top artist you’re playing in Spotify....

Photo Courtesy: Margaret Wozniak Here’s a story he told me about Steve Jobs back in the day. The two had just sold their worldly possessions -– Wozniak his expensive Hewlett-Packard calculator and Jobs his Volkwagon van — to get the $1,000 they needed for 50 Apple I circuit boards to show and sell to tech enthusiasts at the Homebrew Computer Club. Photo Courtesy: Alan Luckow The following is an excerpt from interviews I recorded for iWOZ: How I Invented the Computer and Had Fun Doing It (Steve Wozniak with Gina Smith, W....

I really enjoy trying out new add-ons and seeing how far the browser can be stretched in terms of usefulness. Below are the ones which I use every day and point-blank refuse to uninstall, no matter what. I would be interested in your preferences in the comments. The Best Chrome Extensions To Rock Your Browser There are too many extensions, which is why I try to limit them to only the ones I really need to use....

Usually, when a major corporation such as Microsoft makes a public relations gaff of the caliber of its presentation at the Norwegian Developers Conference, everyone runs to hide behind some innocuous press release apology. But Aral Balkan, the conference’s keynote speakers, on the plane back from Oslo, wrote an analysis/apology for his cursory role in the wording of the production. The entire piece, published in What,where,why.me, is well worth reading in its entirety....

Everyone likes taking photos nowadays. Since the advent of the smart-phone, photography is more popular than ever. You can check out local photos all over Instagram and Facebook, but what if you wanted to see photos that were done well? That’s where Panoramio comes to mind. It is a localized photo host for amateur and professional photographers, similar to Flickr, but with huge key differences. All of the photos on Panoramio are geotagged....

Here is a look at the message Twitter Support team sent out: — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) May 3, 2018 Here is what the company wrote on its blog today about the bug: Change Your Twitter Password While there may not have been any data stolen, the company is urging everyone to change their password as well as use the following steps to double-check their Twitter account security: Due to a bug, passwords were written to an internal log before completing the hashing process....

We are always preaching the benefits and necessity for you to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for the past couple of years since it was introduced as a better security option. Here, in this guide, we have links to show you step-by-step on how to enable 2FA on some of the most popular online services. What is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts and makes them much harder to hack....

Can My Mac Run Mountain Lion? If you’re Mac is already running Lion, chances are it’s going to run Mountain Lion too. But if you’re not sure, here’s a list of models from apple.com that support Mountain Lion. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)Xserve (Early 2009)...

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer is Microsoft’s solution for people who want to view PowerPoint presentations but are borrowing a computer, using a kiosk (airport?) or haven’t installed PowerPoint yet. You could think of it as a management install since it can only view presentations, it doesn’t let you edit them. Installation of PowerPoint viewer is simple, Click Accept, snap your fingers – installed. Once you get the viewer installed, you can run it automatically or use the Start Menu to launch it....

First, download and install the free Windows Media Center plugin – Media Browser. Installation is straight forward following the install wizard. Next launch Windows Media Center (WMC). From the main menu scroll down and select Media Browser. You’ll see a few setup menus after launching it. Just select the defaults. Close out of WMC, click Start and go to All Programs » Media Browser » Media Configurator. Media Browser configurator launches, click the Podcasts tab....

However, occasionally, a pending Snapchat message can appear, but what does this mean? We’ll explain some of the reasons why you might see this message below. The Recipient is Not One of Your Friends One of the most common reasons for seeing a pending message on Snapchat is that the person you’re trying to message is not one of your friends. Until they accept your friend request, the message you’re trying to send will stay as pending....