I’ve written about devices running the new OS being available early next year, and while I can’t wait to use said devices, now we all have the possibility to give the new OS a test run. I remember the days when Android had an emulator and no smartphones on the market (oh, the good old days!). While I don’t think this will have such an impact, I see no reason why it can’t do well....
To recap, Windows 7 System Restore is a familiar and relatively safe way to restore your computer. By default, System Restore is turned on and will create Restore Points whenever you install new software or make changes to Windows settings. Okay, let’s get started on restoring Windows 7! Note: If you’ve recently restored your computer to a system image, Windows 7 will automatically remove all system restore points that existed previously to your restoration....
Microsoft is generously offering Windows 7 and up users a free upgrade to Windows 10. Great, but do you need to annoy us about it in our system tray? On every computer we own or have access to? If you’d like to prevent dinnertime discussions about Windows 10, here are all the ways to disable the annoying upgrade notification. Uninstall Update for Windows KB3035583 Thank you, Microsoft, for including ads along with this update....
We previously touched on the new Paint app, but haven’t explored it in detail until now so let’s jump in and review some of the basics and how to get started with this new free! How to Create Your First Paint 3D Project in Windows 10 Creators Update After launching Paint 3D, you’re greeted by a welcome page where you can start a new project; open an existing project; or paste content from the clipboard....
Download Cinch from Irradiated Software.This is the grooviest program I’ve found for getting the Aero Snap effect. Cinch is free, but you’ll get a nag screen to purchase a license periodically while using it. Installation is straightforward, but there are a couple of things to look at. For it to work, you’ll need to enable access for Assistive Devices. But Cinch will do it for you. Click Enable Now....
Windows updates can take a while to download and install, but after a while, it’s time to investigate. Unfortunately, the Getting Windows Ready stuck error often occurs when an update glitch happens—seemingly out of nowhere. If you don’t know how to fix this problem, here are some troubleshooting tips you can try. Disconnect your Internet Connection You can often run into the error while the finalization process on an update occurs....
Note: Real Time Analytics is only available using the new Google Analytics interface. Log into Google Analytics. Click New Version if you’re not already using it. Expand your account and click the domain you’re interested in seeing the Real Time reports for. Click the Home Tab. Expand the Menu Real-Time (BETA). The new reports are intuitive. You shouldn’t have a problem exploring the various reports and features that make up Real-Time analytics....
CSE v1 will remain supported for some time, but if you use this Google service for your website you should head over and update sooner rather than later. via [Google Custom Search] Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.
iPhone 7 The new iPhone 7 has a “newish” design with a high gloss finish that you can see below, or you can get it without the gloss, too. You can get it in gold, silver, and rose gold. The Home button has been redesigned, has haptic feedback making it more responsive, and is customizable. It’s water and dust-resistant. There is a new chip inside called A10 Fusion 64-bit with four cores and an improved GPU....
As of Mac OS X Lion (10.7), the Library folder in your home folder is hidden by default. That doesn’t mean you can’t get to it. It’s hidden, so you don’t accidentally delete settings and data, damaging apps in the process. So, if you decide you want to access the Library folder, be very careful. Today we’re going to cover different ways of accessing the hidden Library folder in your home folder and how to make it permanently available in Finder....
Set Up Touch ID for iPhone or iPad Tap Settings and then scroll down and tap Touch ID & Passcode. Being that you’re changing the security settings on your device, Apple wants to make sure it’s you. Type in your passcode when prompted. After typing in your passcode tap Add a Fingerprint. Then your phone will prompt you to place your finger on the Home button several times. Your iPhone or iPad will capture all aspects of your fingerprint....
Note: You will need to be running the new beta version of Outlook.com to see these settings. If you don’t see them, flip the “Outlook Beta” switch to On. And you’ll be able to check out the new dark mode with the beta enabled, too. Back up Your Outlook.com Mailbox First, click on Settings (gear icon) at the top-right corner of the page and then choose View all Outlook settings at the bottom of the menu....
While the default appearance is a purple background, you can change the Theme to something else. For example, changing it allows you to provide the look and feel of the interface displayed while you’re on the home page and maneuvering through the menus. If you want a different look and feel for your Roku, here’s how to change themes on Roku. How to Change the Themes on Roku Changing the Theme on your Roku allows you to personalize it to match the room it’s in or a favorite program....
Today however I’m going to quickly review how to change your Facebook password as well as how to see how long it’s been since your last password change. Let’s get started. Log in to Facebook and click the Options drop-down Click Account Settings Unlike a lot of other sites, Facebook displays on the Account settings tab the last time you changed your password. If it’s been longer than 90 days, you should change to a new secure password....
Find Windows 11 Activation Status in Settings The steps to find out if your version of Windows 11 is activated or not varies from Windows 10. To get started, open Start and click on Settings. Alternately, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open the Settings page directly. Whichever way you open it, click on System from the list of options on the right on the main Settings page....
You can quickly access sites you’ve previously visited because the web content is cached and quick to load. Websites store cookies on your computer that contain information such as site preferences and login status. Every site you visit is stored in your browser history unless you’re using private browsing mode. Although Chrome allows you to automatically clear your cookies each time you close the browser, clearing your history and cache need to be done manually....
Step 1 On the home ribbon under the Paragraph tab you’ll find the bullet button. Click the drop-list attached to the bullet button and Select Define New Bullet… Step 2 In the Define New Bullet window there are two viable options, Symbol or Picture. Select which one you prefer. Step 3 – Symbols If you chose symbol, the 2010 character map will appear. Here you can Select any character that you like and it will be used as your bullet....
Step 1 – Name the playlist There’s two different ways to create a new YouTube playlist. Method 1: One way is from the “Add to” menu that appears next to (and below) all videos, even in the search and “Related videos” fields. Method 2: The other way to make playlists is from the Video and Playlist management page. I prefer this method because it allows you to enter more information at the time of creation....
You can quickly generate a set of random integers between two values of your choice. You can also generate random decimal values, or even create a random list of each value from 1 to 20. If you’re ready to get random, here’s how to create a random number generator in Excel. How to Generate Random Numbers in Excel using RANDBETWEEN If you want to generate random numbers in a particular range, the RANDBETWEEN function is a quick and easy way to do so....
If you receive a new Chromebook, it’s important to create a system recovery image if something goes wrong, and a Hard Reset or Power Wash (resetting it to factory settings) doesn’t work. Create Chromebook Recovery Drive Grab a USB flash drive or SD card that’s 4GB or higher and insert it into one of the open USB slots. Then open the Chrome browser and type: chrome://imageburner into the address bar to get the following screen....
