We’ve shown you how to limit the amount of disk space the Recycle Bin uses (which works on all versions of Windows). But now, with Windows 10, the company has a new utility that makes keeping your disk clean of clutter much easier. And it includes the Recycle Bin. Automatically Delete Recycle Bin on Windows 10 If you are running Windows 10 1809 or below, head to Settings > System > Storage....
Feedly has been my RSS feed reader of choice ever since Google has made the cruel decision of shutting down Google Reader. Well, just like with any online service, you can always end up in bad situation, like losing your login credentials, or even your kid or cat messing with your computer and deleting all your feeds and saved items. Feedly/Dropbox Backup Well, the good people at Feedly have considered such awful occurrences and have come up with a simple solution....
We’ve talked about customizing the Office 2010 ribbon before. This time around we’re going to look at saving those customizations for backup purposes or transfer to another computer. It only takes a few steps, let’s get started! How To Backup The Office 2010 Ribbon Step 1 In any Office 2010 application, (Word, Excel, Powerpoint…) Click the File ribbon and Select Options. Step 2 In the options window that appears, Click the Customize Ribbon tab....
One of our most popular articles is how to install iTunes on Windows 10. Now, you likely install iTunes not just for its jukebox features, but also for managing that Apple device you own. We know, we hate it too. iTunes has evolved over the years into an albatross that does so many things but not one or a few particularly well. It manages your music library, synced media such as photos, movies and even data such as contacts....
Step 1 – Launch CMD as an administrator Click the Start Menu Orb and Type cmd into the search box. Under the programs list that appears Right-Click cmd.exe and Select Run as administrator from the context menu. Step 2 In the command line, Type in the following command: You can replace the number 10 with any number you like, this will determine how many incorrect password attempts can occur before a lockout is initiated....
You can reference another spreadsheet in a formula in Excel, but there’s a problem. If you decide to share your spreadsheet, the link to the other spreadsheet won’t work. You’ll need to know how to break links in Excel to fix this problem. If you’re unsure how, follow the steps below. What Are Links in Excel? Excel is designed to allow you to copy data from one spreadsheet to another....
You can get rid of this nagging window in one of two ways: Pay about $15 a month for access from your computer and/or smartphone or tablet. Go to your address bar and delete the numbers that come after the “gwh=” portion of the URL (see screenshot) and press Enter. That was easy, huh? You can also bypass the NYTimes.com paywall by going into Incognito Mode or Private Browsing mode, clearing your browser cookies or simply using another browser....
This is especially true for your social media accounts, where you may wish to switch between languages to help you maintain your fluency, stay in contact with others further afield, or to help you learn a new language yourself. It’s an easy process to change languages on Facebook if you want to do this—here’s what you need to do. Changing Languages In Your Facebook Account Settings You can set your preferred Facebook language (used for menus, icons, and more) in your Facebook account settings....
How to Use the Color and Appearance Settings in Windows 10 Creators Update One of the first improvements users will see is the color history, which preserves a collection of the most frequently used color profiles. You can also choose from a wider color palette than the standard 49. So, if you prefer hot pink or emerald green or navy blue, you can now choose it to your exact specifications using the Custom color option....
Check and Manage Calendar Events from Apple Watch The basic way to check your calendar items on your Apple Watch is to launch the Calendar app on your watch. Then, press the Digital Crown and tap the Calendar icon from your list. Whether you use Siri or manually open the calendar app, it will default to your watch’s “Up Next” view. Just swipe up or down on the screen to see different days and events, or use the watch’s dial to scroll through....
Sick of wired devices? You can connect a mouse, keyboard, speakers, headphones, and a number of other devices to a Windows 11 PC with Bluetooth connectivity. Thankfully, connecting Bluetooth devices to a Windows 11 PC is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it. How to Enable Bluetooth in Windows 11 Whether Bluetooth is enabled or not will depend on your PC and how Windows 11 was installed. It can easily be turned on or off from the Action Center or the Settings menu, however....
I usually convert DVDs and Blu-ray to MKV format. But my home theater system is integrated deeply in Microsoft products. Xbox Video player in Windows 8, and WMP in previous versions doesn’t natively support playback of MKV files. Even if you’re invested in an Apple ecosystem with Apple TV and Mac, MKV file formats aren’t easily supported. Convert MKV to MP4 Using Handbrake Handbrake is arguably the best and most popular free software for converting video file types....
While you can simply drag and drop worksheets into different workbooks without any problems, which is fine for basic Excel work. But if you’re working between enormous workbooks at the office, or at home for that matter, this can help keep things a bit more neat and organized. Copy or Move Worksheets to a Different Excel Workbook Open the workbook with the sheet you want to copy and right-click on the Sheet’s tab at the bottom....
Copy and Paste from the Browser on Fire HD Tablets For this example, I will use the Silk browser to copy text and the email app to paste it. Then, on the Kindle Fire, launch your browser from the home screen. This will work with select apps or documents that contain the text, too. For example, here, I’m copying text from the groovyPost site. Long press the first word of the text you want to copy....
With an Outlook business card signature (aka a vCard or .vcf file), your contact information is delivered along with your email in a tidy package that populates address book contacts more precisely and more completely. Plus, they give a professional look and feel to your business emails and win your points with any Outlook junkies that you’ll be corresponding with. In this groovy How-to, I’ll show you how to create professional-looking business card signatures in Outlook 2010 in just a few minutes....
Here’s how to create a poll in Slack. Create a Poll in Slack Using Reactions No poll creation tools are built into Slack, but you can quickly create your own simple poll using reaction emojis. You designate an emoji for each response in the poll, and people can vote by adding the appropriate reaction to your post. To create a poll in Slack using emojis: Create a Poll in Slack Using an App If you want more control over your polls, you can install an app in Slack that will create the votes for you....
Microsoft Teams Templates With some of the most common types of teams, these are the templates currently available. Manage a ProjectManage an EventOnboard EmployeesAdopt Office 365Organize a Help DeskIncident ResponseGlobal Crisis or EventOrganize a StoreBank BranchPatient CareHospitalQuality and SafetyRetail for Managers If you see a template that looks ideal for your workspace, let’s use one! How to Create a Team Using a Template Open Microsoft Teams on your desktop or sign in on the Teams website and select Teams from the left side....
Similar to a table of contents in Word, you can insert an index and then update it automatically. This takes much of the manual work out of creating these great reference sources. Here, we’ll show you how to mark your index entries, create the index, and update it in Word. Mark Your Index Entries Even though Word can build your index automatically, it’s not smart enough to know which items you want in it....
Move the Start Menu to the Left While moving the taskbar is more limited, you can move the Start Menu and the rest of the taskbar to the left. This puts the Start Menu back to the corner you’re used to accessing it. To do that, go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Behaviors > Taskbar Alignment and change it to Left. For step-by-step instructions, read our article on moving the Windows 11 Start Menu to the Left....
That doesn’t mean that they can’t be problematic. You might be dealing with abusive members, or you’ve simply run out of steam. After some time, a group may have served its purpose, with comments and messages drying up. If you’re the creator of a Facebook group, and you’re looking to close it, you can. It’s an easy process to delete a Facebook group on your PC, as well as using the Facebook app on mobile devices....
