If you need to block websites in Chrome, the best method is to use a Chrome extension to block the websites for you. Here’s how to block websites in Chrome using this method. Using the BlockSite Chrome Extension For most users, the easiest way to block websites in Chrome is to use a Chrome extension called BlockSite. This site-blocking extension has been installed by over 1 million users and it’s still one of the best to use....
Audiobooks from Google Head to the Books section of the play store and if you try it before March, you should see a banner like the one below offering 50% off your first audiobook purchase. Then you can browse through the list of available audiobooks like you would from any online store. You can search by author or title, browse categories, and listen to samples before buying a book. Tap the button to purchase the book and it will be added to your Audiobook Library and you can start listening right away....
Note: To cancel Peacock you need to do it from a browser on your computer. At the time of this writing, you cannot cancel from the app on your phone or tablet. Cancel Peacock Subscription and Move to the Free Tier Head to the Peacock website and log into your account. Once you are logged in click the Account button at the top-right corner of the screen. Next, on the Plans & Payment screen locate the plan your paying for and select the “Change Plan” link....
In a few different tutorials, we’ve talked about changing your Domain Name Service (DNS) server on your router or PC. A DNS server, as you may know, is a server that resolves domain names (like groovypost.com or Facebook.com) into IP addresses (like 67.222.139.238 or 69.63.176.13). Usually, you use your ISP’s DNS server. In many cases, your ISP’s DNS server will be fastest for you, since it’s geographically closest to you....
How To Display File Extensions In Windows 7 Right-Click the Start Orb, and then Click Open Windows Explorer. 2. In Explorer, Click Organize. Then Click Folder and search options. 3. In the Folder Options window, Click the View tab. Next Click and Uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types check box. Click OK to finish. All done! Instantly your files will show their extensions at the end of their file name....
Xbox SmartGlass App Windows 8 has a new feature that lets you control your Xbox 360 from your PC or tablet with the SmartGlass App. Previously I showed you how to use the SmartGlass app on Windows 8 to stream music to the console. Recently it was released for iOS and Android devices. Here’s a look at how to get it set up. Note: At the time of this writing, the SmartGlass app only works on Android 4....
Using Lovely Charts, you can create groovy diagrams and flowcharts that look professionally done. If you remember creating flowcharts in Word and other programs, it was slow and a bit cumbersome. Lovely Charts is entirely the opposite. I would nickname the web app “Easy Charts” because it’s so easy to use, and anyone can create a decent diagram in under 2 minutes. Below is a sample chart from Lovely Charts....
Create Shortcut to Device Manager on Windows 7 Right-click on your desktop and go to New > Shortcut. Copy and paste devmgmt.msc in the location field and click Next. You will be asked to name the shortcut, type: Device Manager, or anything you want, and click on the Finish button. If you want to change the shortcut icon, right-click on it and go to Properties. Click on the Change Icon button under the Shortcut tab....
I have to admit, Google has done a great job with its new social platform Google+ in terms of privacy. Granted, there has been a hiccup here and there however overall, its impressed me. One of the privacy features I applaud is the ability to limit who you’ve added to your circles and who has added you to theirs. This can be a nice if you don’t care to let the world know who you’ve decided to add into your circle....
If you’re getting annoyed by this, you can disable notifications on a Chromebook. You can disable individual app and site notifications or completely turn off notifications with Do Not Disturb mode. When there are few to no notifications on Chromebook, you can work distraction-free and get things done. Here’s how to disable notifications on a Chromebook, either individually or entirely. How to Disable Notifications on Chromebook You may want specific notifications on your Chromebook disabled, so first, we’ll look at how to mute individual app and site notifications....
Log in to Windows and at the Metro Start screen Type: gpedit.msc. Then click the gpedit.msc icon or hit Enter. Local Group Policy Editor opens on the Desktop. In the left panel navigate to Computer Configuration » Administrative Templates » Control Panel » Personalization. Then under Setting in the right, double click on Do Not Display the Lock Screen. Now change Not Configured to Enabled and click OK. The next time you restart or log off, you won’t need to deal with the pesky Lock screen....
Installing third party extensions from different websites is not at all recommended. This option is available in Internet Explorer 8 too. Open Internet Explorer, press Alt button to display the menu bar, click on Tools » Internet Options. Or simply click on the wheel icon and go to Internet Options. Click on Advanced Tab. Scroll down under Browsing settings and uncheck the option that says Enable Third Party Browser Extensions then Click OK....
For instance, if you have the Skype desktop client installed, and Outlook.com open in a separate tab, you will get the annoying notification when someone pings you. Also, if your phone is near, that will start making noise, too. So much beeping going on all at once is quite annoying. Not to mention, Skype doesn’t sync read notifications either. When you’re done talking with someone, you need to go into each instance of Skype and clear the notifications....
Thanks to Eric Law over at MSDN we have a few pre-made registry edits that you can use to skip ahead and get the desired results now. Just download the .reg file and then double-click it, restart IE9 and you’re done! If you want to see the results, check out the screenshot at the bottom of this article. Premade Registry Keys Default – 2 Rows3 Rows4 Rows5 Rows The registry packages are great, but you might prefer to do it manually....
I just finished adding two factor authentication to my account at DreamHost and I took some screenshots along the way. Enjoy! How to enable two factor authentication on your DreamHost account Login to Dreamhost and Expand the Billing & Account Menu. Click Security. Under the Multifactor Authentication section, enter your Dreamhost password and click Get Started as shown below in my screenshot. Now launch your Google Authenticator App on your mobile device and click the + sign to add a new account....
Whatever your reason, we’ll show you how to export a note from OneNote as a PDF document. And we’ll explain the steps for OneNote for Windows 10, the desktop version, on Mac, and on the web. OneNote for Windows 10 If you use OneNote for Windows 10, the export to PDF option isn’t obvious. But not to worry, we’ll get you there! OneNote Desktop Application The OneNote desktop application for Windows makes the option to export a note as a PDF a bit easier to find....
In a blog post, Microsoft stated that the rumors of Command Prompt’s death have been greatly exaggerated; Command Prompt will still be available in the Creators Update. Although PowerShell is the default command line utility in Windows 10 Creators Update, users can still revert to Command Prompt as the default or launch it just as they normally do in current Windows versions. Let’s take a look at how to do that....
Find Administrative Tools in Windows 10 If you are running Windows 10 20H2 or below, you’ll find Administrative Tools in the Start menu. Click the Start button or hit the Windows key on your keyboard to launch it. When the Start menu opens up, you’ll find a list of installed apps in the left column listed alphabetically. Just click one of the letters from the list. This makes it easier to find apps and other items by their first letter....
One uncommon (but catastrophic) error is a failed to load steamui.dll error on Steam, which appears when you try to open Steam or run certain games. If you see a failed to load steamui.dll error message, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix it. What Causes a Failed to Load Steamui.dll Error Message? A “fatal error, failed to load steamui.dll” error message usually appears when your Steam installation is corrupted in some way....
Verify iCloud Keychain from your Apple Device On iPhone or iPad Launch Settings, swipe down to iCloud, tap iCloud, then toggle off iCloud Keychain. Reboot your Apple device. Launch Settings again, then toggle on iCloud Keychain. You will be prompted to enter your passcode. If you don’t have a passcode set up, you can do so now or use your existing code. Since I already have one, I will enter it....
