To disable the typing animation in Office 2013, it requires a registry fix. You can apply the pre-made fix in the download below, or manually create your own. The quick way Download the pre-made disable registry fix, extract it, and apply it. Restart all of Office 2013 for changes to take effect. Some users may have to restart their PC to see changes. To re-enable the animation, apply this pre-made enable registry fix....
If you’re not ready to update your PC, and you’re sick of these notifications, you can disable them. There’s a few methods you can try, from modifying the Windows Registry to making changes to Group Policy rules. Typically, this setting is meant for system administrators, but anyone can turn them off. We’ll show you how to disable update notifications on Windows 11 below. How to Disable Update Notifications on Windows 11 Using Group Policy First, we’ll look at disabling the notifications via Group Policy....
Well, there’s some good news if you do use iTunes and can’t stand the latest version. It is possible to uninstall iTunes 12 and downgrade to an older version on Windows. Here’s how to do it! Uninstall iTunes 12 Uninstalling the monstrosity is a simple task, but there are multiple parts you must uninstall. Go to PC Settings > Apps > Apps & features and find and select iTunes in the list on the right....
Set Up a Windows 10 Dual Boot System Dual boot is a configuration where you can have two or more operating systems installed on your computer. If you would rather not replace your current version of Windows with Windows 10, you can set up a dual boot configuration. All that is required is creating a partition or the availability of a spare hard disk ready where you can install it. The benefits of setting up a dual boot configuration on a physical partition or hard disk versus a Virtual Machine include full access to the hardware, which includes memory, graphics, and input/output performance of the local disk....
Enable Single Click Action for You Mouse in Windows 10 and Adjust Settings To enable single-click action using your mouse or touchpad, open File Explorer, select the View tab then click Options. Select the General tab, then choose the radio box Single-click to open an item (point to select). Just like your web browser, you can choose to keep icons underlined like your web browser. I personally prefer maintaining the traditional desktop look....
Erase the Hard Drive Start your Mac and hold down the Command + R key combination. That brings up OS X Utilities. Select Disk Utility and click Continue. Select the local drive and click the Erase tab, Format should be set to Mac OS Extended (journaled), the click the Erase button. That will erase all data and reformat the hard disk. If you want to be extra secure, select Security Options, then select 7-Pass Erase, which meets the US Department of Defense 5220-22 M standard....
Note: The error doesn’t affect all printers or apps. According to Microsoft, the bug affects a subset of Type 3 printer drivers but not Type 4 printers. But Microsoft has acknowledged the error and released a temporary workaround for the issue over the weekend. If you aren’t sure which printer driver type you have, the company also shared a video for users to follow. Fix APC_INDEX_MISMATCH Printing Error on Windows 10 If you are still experiencing this error, the good news is Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix it....
If this is you, don’t worry, you’re (probably) not haunted. You may be experiencing a phenomenon called ghost touch. This is where the screen reacts as if it’s been pressed, even when you’re nowhere near it. There are a number of reasons why it may happen, from hardware to software issues. If you’re ready to start busting ghosts, here are some tips for how to fix ghost touch on an iPhone....
Temporary Fix: Hold the Option Key Down When you click the green button on any window, press the Option Key at the same time. The window will maximize normally. You can’t make maximize the default. Apple should have given me the option to return my Mac to the settings the way I always had. I have options, though; pardon the pun. BetterTouchTool Restores the Original Green Button OS X Daily has a complete walkthrough on how to set this up, including a great video on setting up Better Touch Tool....
Install the New Microsoft Edge Browser If you’re running Windows 10 the new browser will come to your system via Windows Update. But if you want to get it now or install it on any other supported OS, head to the Microsoft Edge download page. When you launch it, you’ll get a welcome screen with some different settings to configure including importing favorites from other browsers, sync, tab page layout, and opting out of targeted ads based on browsing history....
There may be times, however, when you don’t want anyone else to see your Excel formulas. They might be too complex, or contain confidential information that you don’t want to share. In Excel, it’s possible to hide your formulas, as well as protect the cells that contain them so that no one else can edit them. Here’s how to hide a formula in Excel. How to Protect a Sheet in Excel Hiding formulas in Excel only works when you turn sheet protection on....
Searching Windows 11 the Easy Way The process is simple if you need to search for a file, folder, app, or other items on your Windows machine. All you need to do is hit the Windows key on your keyboard and start typing for what you need. For example, I hit the Windows key in the shot below and started typing: cmd to find and open the Command Prompt. The Start menu has a search field at the top, but it automatically puts the cursor there when you start typing your query....
Luckily, you don’t have to. This groovy How-to will show you the fastest and easiest ways to get vCards, VCF files and exported email contacts into Gmail. Update 10/16/2012: Gmail has changed its look and feel since we first wrote this tutorial. We’ve updated it with new screenshots and details pertinent to the new Gmail. Importing vCards into Gmail Importing contacts into Gmail couldn’t be easier if you have an exported vCard or CSV file....
Insert Online Videos in Word 2013 From the Ribbon, click the Insert tab then Online Video. That gives you the option to search Bing or YouTube for a video, or paste in the embed code from the specific video. You’ll get thumbnails from the online service you search videos for. Then you can click to preview the video before inserting into the document. After you have the video you want, just click the Insert button to add it to the document....
You can use any site you want as a web app from the new Edge. Some examples of sites you might want to use are YouTube, Pandora, Outlook.com, or even groovyPost. The idea of this is similar to using a website as an app with Google Chrome. This installs a site as a progressive web app (PWA), which gives a site an app-like experience. For example, using PWA technology is the only way to install Disney+ as an app on Windows 10....
Last year I showed you how to Jailbreak your iDevice running iOS 5.1 with Greenp0ison, but the Evasi0n Jailbreak is even easier. It’s basically a one button Jailbreak process. And it’s untethered, meaning you don’t need to connect your device to a computer all the time to use it. Back Up iOS Device First Before you begin the jailbreak, make sure to back up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch first....
Although a little different from the Windows XP process, joining a Windows 7 or Windows Vista machine to a Windows AD Domain is pretty much the same, with just a few exceptions. Let’s jump right into it! 1. Click Windows Start Button, Right-Click Computer, Click Properties 2. Click Change Settings then Click Change 3. Click Domain Bullet then Type the name of your Windows Active Directory Domain you wish to join...
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Easy and convenient! That’s what I like most about Web Browser based Instant Message (IM) clients from MSN, Google, and Yahoo!. It doesn’t matter if you’re at work, a friends house, or a kiosk – under most circumstances if you have access to a Web Browser, you can log in to your favorite Instant Messenger Client and chat away! Although the Microsoft MSN client has been out the longest, Yahoo!...
First, install the Camera Launcher for Nexus 7 app. Click here to go to the Play Store and install it, or you can search for Camera Launcher for Nexus 7 on your tablet’s Play Store app. Once it’s installed, you’ll find it in the Apps list. I created a shortcut to it on the main desktop, just to have it close, should I need it. It has some basic tweaking abilities, and can be used to take basic 480p videos....
