How To Change Your Explorer’s Default Folder on Windows 7 Step 1 Right-click your Explorer taskbar icon and select Properties. Note that you may have to Right-Click it and then right-click it again within the jump list that appears to get to the context menu where you can select Properties. Step 2 The shortcut tab should open by default, but if it doesn’t just click the Shortcut tab. The only area of interest on this tab is the Target box....
Photo: Austin Krause Kindle Fire HD to ADB for USB Debugging Before getting started, you’ll need either the Android SDK, or the Kindle Fire HD USB driver installer for Windows. Read this guide to learn how to install the Android SDK or Download the Kindle Fire HD usb driver installer for WindowsAlso download stand-alone ADB if you don’t go the SDK route, it’s handy to have for testing the connection....
We’ll show you how to convert an Office file to a Google file and work with Office files through Google Drive without converting them when needed. Add Office Files to Google Drive Once you upload a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to Google Drive, you can open it in Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Click the New plus sign on the top left and pick File upload. Browse for your file, select it, and click Open....
Create Roku Channel Store PIN To set it up, log in to your Roku account online. Then click Update next to Channel Store PIN. Now select how you want to use your four-digit PIN. Either require it for making purchases or for adding channels – including free ones. Now when you or anyone else goes into the Channel Store, the PIN you created will be required. Note that the PIN only applies when adding channels from the device itself....
Creating a recovery drive allows you to boot from the USB drive and access the advanced startup options. Then you can use those tools to troubleshoot issues and even recover your system and reinstall Windows 10. Create a Windows 10 Recovery Drive Creating a Recovery Drive for Windows 10 is much like creating one for Windows 8.1 (the version of Windows most users skipped). For best results, grab a flash drive that’s at least 16 GB and plug it into your PC....
You can get ahead of the game by creating filters from scratch. Then when the emails start pouring in, they’ll go to a folder, be marked, or get labeled, making it easier to manage your inbox. Access Gmail Filters in the Settings To set up a filter, open your Gmail settings. Click the gear icon on the top right and select See all settings in the sidebar. Choose the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab and click Create a new filter....
Note: This article was written several years ago with a very early version of Android. If you’re running a modern version, the steps will vary. Google syncs your contacts very differently now. We did update this article using the “Manage Contacts” feature on a OnePlus phone running Android 10.3. Again, your mileage will vary. Display Only Android Contacts with Phone Numbers Open your Contacts app and tap the Options button (three dots), and select Contacts Manager....
Available Options For home use, the Microsoft 365 suite is currently available in three varieties, including a Family, Personal, and Home & Student plan. The first is priced at $100 per year (or $10/month) and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook for Mac, and is useful for up to six users. The Personal version is for one person and is $70/year or $6.99 per month. The student plan is a one-time purchase of $150 and includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint only....
This ensures you can keep up with your favorite Apple original shows and movies when you don’t have a data connection. Or if you are on a limited data plan. Streaming videos will burn through your minutes in a hurry. Download Apple TV Plus Content for Offline Viewing To get started, launch the Apple TV app on your iPhone or iPad and open the Apple TV Plus section. Tap on the show you want to catch up on and simply tap the download icon on the episode thumbnail....
What is Sticky Notes? Essentially it’s just like using real sticky notes minus the whole killing the trees thing. The most appealing feature of Sticky Notes, however, is the convenience factor. You can create a new sticky note, close the application and then reopen it later exactly as you left it. No need to save and no hassle for coming up with file names. It’s like clipboard meets notepad. A match made in heav....
How To Enable Aero Peek Preview with Firefox Tabs In a Firefox window Type about:config in the address bar. When the page loads, you’ll see a warning that you are about to enter the advanced settings of Firefox. Click the I’ll be careful, I promise! button to open advanced settings. 2. In the Filter box Type or Paste in the following: browser.taskbar.previews.enable The filter should now display the preference with a matching name....
We’ll show you how to enable dark mode in OneNote on your desktop, Windows 10, Mac, and mobile devices. In some cases, you must be using dark mode on your device to apply it to OneNote. Dark Mode in OneNote Desktop You can enable dark mode for the desktop version of OneNote on Windows easily. Just note that this setting will apply to all of your Microsoft Office applications....
Efficiency mode helps to enhance battery life and reduce system resource usage. For example, browsers built with Chromium like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are infamous for hogging RAM and CPU cycles. So, to mitigate system resource gluttonous behavior, battery life is saved, and Edge is more responsive. So, here’s how to enable efficiency mode in Microsoft Edge. Enable Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge Edge put background tabs to sleep after five minutes of inactivity with the performance-enhancing efficiency mode feature....
Perhaps you want to turn it off due to personal preferences. You might need to access a known safe file, but it’s flagged as a threat. You might be using a third-party security suite, or you may have a kiosk that’s not connected to a network. Whatever the reason, here’s how you can enable or disable Windows Security in Windows 11. Enable or Disable Windows Security in Windows 11 To open Windows Security, right-click the Start button and select Settings....
Create a Recovery Drive The Recovery partition provides an easy way to restore the tablet if something goes awry. Before deleting it, you’ll need back up the Recovery files to a flash drive. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the right side of the Surface. Then Hit WinKey + W to bring up the Settings Search field and type: recovery. Then click Create a Recovery Drive under the results....
How to get the free Xbox with purchase More details and some buying advice Of the PC’s available, a few are last year’s models. With that said, if you are going for the lower range on the price scale, there are only 3 laptops worth looking at: Dell Inspiron 17R i17R-6121DBK ($779)ASUS U30SD-XA1 ($799)Lenovo IdeaPad U260 08763BU ($799) Of the 3, the Asus laptop is likely the best offer thanks to its discreet NVIDIA GPU with 1GB of vram; whereas the other notebooks only include integrated Intel HD onboard graphic processing despite using the same i5 CPU....
It uses your past viewing behaviors and the services you are subscribed to and makes the recommendations. But it’s not perfect and you’ll want to tweak it to show better results. Here’s how to improve the results you get for recommendations on Google TV. Get Better Movie and Show Recommendations on Google TV To get started head to the “For You” section at the top of the home screen....
Some automated messages are legitimate, like the text messages you may see from your bank. Others are less clear, like phishing attempts, gambling ads, and more. Luckily, Apple provides the ability to hide spam texts from unknown senders on iPhone. An unknown sender on your iPhone is someone texting you who isn’t on your Contacts list. You can sort the text into known and unknown categories. If you want to hide spam texts from unknown senders on your iPhone, you can follow these steps....
Here’s an example of what the Apps list looks like when you launch the Start menu: Hide the Apps List on Windows 10 Start Menu If you want to hide that Apps list you need to make a change in Windows Settings. Open Settings by clicking the gear icon from the left side of the Start menu. Or, use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + I. Then from the main Settings screen click on Personalization....
You will need: Install VirtualBox 5.0 or higherInstallation media for Windows 10 (ISO or DVD) Step 1: Set up a Windows 10 VirtualBox Start by opening VirtualBox and clicking on the “New” button. Pick a name for the VM as well as the type and version. You’ll be able to choose between a 32-bit and 64-bit install. I advise you to stick with 32-bit if you don’t have a lot of RAM....
