Operating systems such as Apple’s macOS have included tagging for many years, and Microsoft first included it in the Windows Vista operating system. With the overwhelming amount of information, we keep on our computers, making it searchable can go a long way toward helping us save time and be more productive. So, we will take a look at how you can use tags to help identify your documents, photos, and other types of files....
The Kyocera Torque is one of those tough phones designed for military use. Wirefly investigator took it for a test drive. After running it through the washing machine, freezing it in a block of ice, and dropping it off of a second story roof onto pavement the phone was still working and in pretty good shape. On top of that it’s quick, snappy, is running JellyBean, and is extremely easy to root There’s just one problem… The phone isn’t available on Virgin Mobile, a service I’ve been using for years since it doesn’t charge out the wazoo like Sprint does....
Change Account Name and Rename User Account Folder in Windows 10 Your username is part of your identity used to sign in to Windows 10. Mistakes can sometimes happen when creating a username. There are several ways you can fix that. Currently, the Settings app doesn’t offer an option to edit usernames. There are two ways to work around this limitation. Method 1: Classic Control Panel Find and open the classic Control Panel....
How to pop-out email replies and forwards in Microsoft Outlook by default If you want to do the opposite and stop replies and forwards from automatically popping out into new windows, go through the steps again and make sure the box is unchecked. Domain Corporate Environments To make this setting the default across the board, there is both a registry fix and a group policy for it. The registry item will not exist by default, however, Outlook automatically adds it when changing the setting in Outlook Options....
In this guide, we’ll assume that you already have CCleaner installed on your PC. CCleaner is a free system tuning utility made by Piriform if you don’t have it –you should go get it! Few programs out there will give your PC the occasional (or daily) cleaning that it needs as CCleaner does. The Recycle Bin method By default, CCleaner should install and add a “Run CCleaner” context menu option to the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop....
Download Your Windows 11 ISO To download the Windows 11 ISO, head to this Microsoft Insider Page. For best results, select the Beta Channel build. The Dev channel will be much less stable. Create a Bootable Windows 11 Flash Drive with Rufus To get started, download and install the Rufus utility on a Windows 10 PC. During the installation process of Rufus, it will ask you if you want to download the latest update....
You can use GIFs everywhere, from your group chats to your PowerPoint presentations. Millions of GIFs are readily available, but you can also create and edit your own GIFs on Windows or Mac. The best way to do this is by using tools like Adobe Photoshop, although you can use online sites like GIPHY as an alternative. If you’re trying to figure out how to edit GIFs on Windows or Mac using Photoshop, here’s what you’ll need to do....
There are two methods to do this in Word. One is to use text boxes throughout and then creating custom fields. The other is to use developer tools and the various data-entry controls that are available there. Which Option Should You Choose? The method you use depends on what kind of form you’re creating. You should use the custom field method if the form: Has only text fields to fill outYou don’t mind training your users how to fill out custom fieldsYou need forms filled out quickly...
To crop the video, you can always transfer it to your computer and use video editing software, but an easier method is to use your device. You can use the freely available Google Photos app to crop videos on Android. If you want to know how to crop a video on Android using Google Photos, follow these steps. Install or Update Google Photos First The Google Photos app is free and should already be on your phone....
Windows 10 has a new default browser called Microsoft Edge; as we’ve said in the past, it’s still a work in progress. Currently, it uses a speed dial feature, as you see in Opera and other browsers. It shows top and frequently visited sites, the ability to get top site apps that will open the Store, suggested news content, widgets for weather and sporting events. But if you’re not happy with the default selections Microsoft has included, there is some customization you can do, including having it open to a blank page....
Make Your WordPress.com Blog Private Actually, if you’re not sure about deleting it completely, I recommend making it private first. That way you can keep your posts and allow other writers to access it, but it won’t be viewable to the public. Log in to your WordPress.com dashboard and go to Settings » Reading. Then select “I would like my site to be private, visible only to users I choose” and hit Save changes at the bottom of the page....
We previously showed you how to get rid of the annoying Windows 10 upgrade notification. However, Microsoft has been getting more aggressive in pushing the new version of Windows and at times upgrading PCs without permission. In a perfect world, Microsoft would have every computer running Windows 10, but the reality is, that isn’t going to happen. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 with Update 1 are still supported, and many users are comfortable with their current version....
Note: You can’t use the app on your phone to enable and manage parental controls. If you go to Settings > Parental Controls on your phone, it is just going to point you to the website. Enable Parental Controls on Paramount Plus So, to turn on Parental Controls, launch a web browser on your computer, head to paramountplus.com/account, and log in to your account. Click your profile icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and click Account from the menu....
Granted, if you’re using a virtual machine for research, or have it doing something on your network, chances are you don’t care what it looks like. But, if you’re using VMs in situations like like blogging about the Windows, you might need images that just look good. Eye-candy isn’t always a bad thing. Whatever reason want to enable the Aero effect in Windows 7 on VirtualBox, you can. As shown on the image above, by default, VirtualBox displays the basic theme, and you can’t change it without continuing with the steps below....
Disable Bluetooth or Cell Connection Bluetooth is usually the main culprit for sucking the battery juice out of any of your mobile tech devices. And even though modern Chromebooks ship with Bluetooth “low energy” which has reduced the amount of power required to work, it’s still a drain. If you have an older Chromebook, then you should definitely turn it off when you’re not using it. The same goes for a cellular connection, if you’re within reach of a Wi-Fi signal....
Note: This works when you’re working with multiple columns. First, open the Excel file you want to check. Then click the Data tab. Click on Advanced from Sort and Filter options. Select Copy to Another Location under action menu. Now highlight the range field to select the data you want to check for duplicate entries. Also select the area where you want to paste the filtered results, check the Unique Fields only option and click OK....
Fix Problems With Your Mac Mouse: Connection Issues Most of the input devices for computers connect wirelessly through Bluetooth. Unfortunately, this connection can break, leaving your mouse or other devices unusable. To get things back on track sometimes requires simply turning the machine back on, which you can do in one or two steps. The Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Mouse 2 each have a slide switch at the device’s bottom....
Transfer iTunes Music to Windows Phone with an App If you’re on Windows 7 or prefer to work on the desktop in Windows 8.1, then download the desktop version. If you’re on Windows 8 and higher, you can get the modern Windows app too. With the desktop app, click Settings. Then iTunes under the Sync music, videos, and more section. The modern app is just as easy to use. Plug in your phone and launch the app and select the “+” Add to Phone button....
You may not want all your files and folders to be included in the search. Maybe you have some private files and you don’t want them appearing in the search results. Preventing a folder from appearing in the search results is referred to as deindexing it. Today, we’ll show you how to deindex a folder so it won’t appear in the search results in File Explorer or in the Cortana box or Search box on the Taskbar....
If you’re sick of the competitive side of Instagram, and just want to share your photos without worrying about how many people view them or like them, then it’s possible to hide likes on Instagram. You can hide likes on your own posts, or even stop the number of likes appearing on other people’s posts. If you’re ready to stop worrying about how many people admire your posts, here’s how to hide likes on Instagram....
