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If you’ve been a groovyReader for any length of time, you know were big fans of Google Voice here at groovyPost especially since they integrated it into Google Talk and Gmail. Anyway, I’m happy to report that Google will continue to offer free Google Voice calls to the US and Canada throughout 2011. Originally Google had only committed to free calls via gmail through 2010 so it’s nice to see they will step-up and continue the service free of charge through 2011....

Nearly every image you see here on groovyPost has been processed using TechSmith’s photo capturing and editing tool. And although we’ve had our issues with Snagit transparency in the past, it is also a beneficial feature. Below we’ll show you how to do something similar to Photoshops Magic Wand tool to create transparencies. Step 1 – Capture your screenshot and select the Fill tool Alright, the first order of business is to load your image into the Snagit Editor....

OI File Manager OI File Manager is a neat app you’re probably familiar with if you’ve used any CyanogenMod 2.3.7 ROM. It came preinstalled with most ROMs and even became known as the “stock file manager” among the modding and rooting community. What’s great about this file manager is the simplicity. No, unlike other file managers you won’t find sophisticated features, one-click sharing and other goodies, but sometimes copy-paste is all you need....

Located on beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, the Feedback app also contains important information from Apple. Here’s a closer look at how to submit feedback to Apple when using beta software. What is Beta Software? Like similar companies, Apple always develops and tests new software builds before they arrive for the general public. There are two beta testing tracks at Apple: the Apple Developer Program and Apple Beta Software Program....

Note: Keep in mind this method isn’t for everyone, especially the later part where I manually clean entries from the Registry. For this example, I’m uninstalling the Maxthon web browser – not because it isn’t a good browser but because I need to sacrifice an application to the uninstall gods for this article. Revo Uninstaller The “go-to” app I use to uninstall software on Windows is Revo Uninstaller Pro. Revo also offers a free version that includes fewer options but still does a good job of getting rid of extra entries of unwanted software....

Mac Fonts: An Introduction The Font Book on Mac is located under the Applications menu on your computer. The list includes system fonts that have already been downloaded and others that you may want to add. Fonts are arranged by Computer or User. Unless you’ve already manually added fonts, you’ll find all of your apps in the former category. Drilling down further, you see the fonts arranged by collections, including Fun, Modern, PDF, and Traditional....

If you have multiple email accounts on different services, Yahoo can be your central hub to manage Outlook (Hotmail), AOL, and, of course, Yahoo email. It also provides the ability to sync Facebook, Linked In, Twitter contacts. Add Gmail to Yahoo Mail You can also do this on your mobile device with the Yahoo Mail app, but here’s a look at doing it via the web interface on a computer....

In this guide, we’ll show you how to calibrate the Google Maps compass for more accurate readings. We’ll also explore other tips for Android and iPhone, such as enabling high-accuracy mode for better results. How to Calibrate Google Maps on Android If you open Google Maps on Android and see the blue compass icon is pointing in the wrong direction, you can fix it pretty easily by calibrating the compass....

Note: This article was written when the first-gen Fire Tablets were released. We have updated it to coincide with the current Fire HD 10 available at the time of this writing. It is running Fire OS version 5.6.8.0. Change Kindle Fire Default Language To get started, power on your Fire HD tablet and tap on the Settings icon from the home screen. Next, from the Settings menu, scroll down to the “Personal” section and tap the Keyboard & Language option....

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How To Change The Display Style Of the System Day In The Windows 7 System Tray Click the Clock in your Windows 7 system tray and then select Change date and time settings Click Change date and time Click Change calendar settings From here, you can change your date and time display using the preset Windows 7 format. Select one from the drop-down lists, but if you want something more customized, click Additional settings....

Another feature on Windows is the cloud clipboard, which allows copying and pasting text between Android and Windows. All you need to do is install the Microsoft-developed SwiftKey keyboard app for Android. Let’s look at how it all works. Copy and Paste Text Between Android and Windows 11 Note: For this article, we’re using Windows 11, but the process is virtually identical on Windows 10. First, you need to enable the Clipboard history feature if it isn’t already....

You can easily modify an existing power plan, or create a custom power plan, to suit your requirements on Windows 11. Let’s look at how to create, configure, and delete a custom power plan on Windows 11 below. How to Create a Custom Power Plan on Windows 11 A custom power plan allows you to determine how Windows reacts to different situations. For example, if you want your monitor to switch off after a certain amount of time, but you don’t want to put it to sleep, you could create a custom plan to do it....

To help you use the screen recording feature in Microsoft PowerPoint, we’ll walk you through the process. Plus, we’ll show you how to embed the recording in your slideshow or save it as a separate file to use elsewhere. Record Your Screen in PowerPoint Open an existing PowerPoint slideshow or create a new one. Then go to the slide where you want to add the screen recording and follow these steps....

Today I’ll show you how to create a drop-down list in a cell using Data Validation. Although I’m taking the screenshots using Excel 2016, the steps are the same if you’re using older versions. The steps are also the same in modern versions of Excel in the Microsoft 365 (formerly O365) suite. Create a Data Table and the List of Options First, set up a basic data table. You can either type your data in manually or copy and paste it from another source....

Create Partitions in Windows 10 Windows 10 can use as little as four primary partitions depending on your computer configuration—using the MBR partition scheme—or as many as 128 if you are using the newer GPT partition scheme. The GPT partition is technically unlimited, but Windows 10 will impose a limit of 128, but each is primary. Within a primary partition, you can have an extended primary partition and create additional logical partitions....

Here’s the default view — the first line of the message is displayed. Customize Outlook 2013 Message Preview Open Outlook 2013 and click on View Tab on the Ribbon. Then in the Arrangement section click on Message Preview option and select the number of lines you want it to show. Then choose where you want the preview setting changed. Either all mailboxes or just that folder. Here I set it to display two lines of the message....

Apps aren’t just for iOS, either. Your Mac comes installed with a whole range of apps, and the chances are that you’ve installed many, many more. Some apps never get used, however, or are only used once or twice. If you have unwanted apps on your Mac, it makes sense to remove them to free up some additional hard drive space. If you want to know how to delete apps on Mac, the steps below should help you get started....

Most video editing on TikTok takes place before you post and share your video. But you can still edit videos you save as drafts and make some limited edits to those you’ve already posted. Let’s go over it all so you can make memorable videos with the editing tools on TikTok. Capture and Edit a TikTok Video As soon as you finish capturing your video, you’ll see the editing screen with a host of editing options....

In fact, Google says using dark mode on Android increases your phone’s battery life. The improved power longevity comes as the pixels on the display have less work to do. Plus, in a lot of cases, a dark mode is easier on the eyes and it just looks cooler. Unlike its macOS counterpart, Apple hasn’t yet created an official version of dark mode for iOS. You can, however, create a similar result by tweaking a few settings on your iPhone or iPad....