Google+ Custom URL Don’t get me wrong, I like Google+ much more than I like Facebook, especially because privacy is much easier to control. But one thing I am not a fan of is the long URLs for sharing my profile. Every time I wanted to give a friend a link to my profile, I had to return to said profile and copy it, because a random string of numbers is anything but an easy thing to remember....
Well, the good news is that you don’t have to throw in the towel and buy an Apple product. It’s possible to get Apple-style emojis right on your Android phone. By installing a keyboard app or font style, you can use iPhone-style emojis from directly within your messaging apps. Here’s how to get iPhone emojis on an Android device. How to Get iPhone Emojis on Android Using a Keyboard App One method of getting iPhone emojis on your Android phone is to install a keyboard app....
Make it Less Annoying The easiest and most obvious way to “sort of” get rid of the Clipping Tool is simply to uncheck the “Show when OneNote starts” within the tools own window. If the tools currently isn’t visible you can open it from the View > Clipping Pane ribbon option in OneNote, or press Windows Key + N on your keyboard. The checkbox is located at the bottom left of the Clipping Tool....
There may be times, however, when you don’t want these Top Hits to appear. Getting rid of them isn’t straightforward, but it is possible. Here’s how to get rid of top hits on Safari. Why Would You Want to Get Rid of Top Hits? Top Hits provides Safari’s best guess of the website that you want to visit when you start typing in the search box. In many instances, this can be very useful, saving you from typing out the full name of a website....
The neat thing about Plex is that after setting it up, you’ll be able to stream local media over your network and have a plethora of streaming Internet media too. Here I’m setting up the latest version of Plex Media Server on my Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate system. Then I’ll show you how to get started streaming your media to mobile devices and set-top boxes to your HDTV. Install Plex Media Server on Windows PC First, download Plex Media Server for Windows....
It’s for developers, but any Windows Phone user can get it starting today. It’s also worth noting that this version is said to be a “developer preview” but it’s the RTM – final shipping version for everyone. So instead of waiting for your carrier to make it available — sometime this summer — you can grab it now. Here’s how it’s done. Four Easy Steps to Get Windows Phone Updates Early The first thing you need to do is sign up with Microsoft as a developer, which anyone can do, and is free....
Note: I’m using Android 2.3.5 software on an HTC Explorer. But the process is similar on most Android smartphones. Open the contacts application from the main menu on your Android device. Click on the menu button and tap on Import/Export. It will show you a couple options to import/export contacts from SIM card or SD card. Select Import From Sim Card (Or SD Card if your contacts are stored on SD card)....
If you’re working in Google Docs, the good news is that there are a number of ways to add your John Hancock to your document. If you’ve never really liked your signature, you can even generate one from the text of your name. Here’s how to insert a signature in Google Docs. How to Insert a Signature in Google Docs Using the Drawing Tool Google Docs includes a drawing tool that allows you to draw freehand using your mouse, trackpad, or another device....
According to the Google Developers Blog: Download and Install Google Fonts First download the SkyFonts tool for Windows or Mac. Extract the zip file and run the SkyFonts installer. It requires .NET Framework 4.0 which you’ll be prompted to download and install if you don’t have it already. One caveat to keep in mind is you’ll need to create a free account with fonts.com for the ability to download and sync new fonts from the app....
This is Google’s controlled marketplace for apps, but it doesn’t mean that it’s perfect. Rogue apps often fall through the cracks, making it hard to trust the apps you’re installing. It doesn’t have every app, either, with some developers choosing to bypass the store (and Google’s control) entirely. An alternative is to install the app files (called APK files) directly. If you’re installing an app from a trusted developer that isn’t in the app store, you might want to do this....
Install Apps on Chromecast with Google TV To get started, use your remote to navigate to the Apps section at the top of the home screen. Under the Apps section, you will find new categories. Select the app category you want to open the list for. The Apps section also has other app and game recommendations including “Featured,” “Apps from my other devices,” “Recommended for you,” and more. To install an app simply choose the app or game and select the Install button....
To jailbreak your Apple TV you’ll need the following. PC or MacApple TV (2nd Generation)Micro USB cableSeas0nPass for Mac or PC by fireCoreLatest version of iTunes Note: In this example I’m jailbreaking my Apple TV (2nd Generation) with 5.0.2 firmware on a Windows 7 system. But the process is the same if you’re using a Mac. If your Apple TV is running a different firmware version, just download the appropriate Seas0nPass software, or update your Apple TV to the latest version....
Note: before you get started, you should know that if something does go wrong with your install of the preview, you can recover your phone back to it’s Windows Phone 8.1 glory with the Windows Phone Recovery Tool — here’s the direct link. Windows Phone 10 Preview The first thing you will need is a qualifying Lumia Windows Phone which, at the time of this writing, are the Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 636, Lumia 638, Lumia 730, and Lumia 830....
Storage that you got for free as part of the service will be reduced from 15 GB to 5 GB. All of us here at gP, as well as a lot of other OneDrive users weren’t happy with this decision at all. You can read our commentary about it in our article: Microsoft’s New OneDrive Storage Policy Punishes All Users for a Problem it Created. Luckily, clearer heads prevailed at Microsoft, and as a concession for those users, the OneDrive Team is offering the opportunity to opt-in until January 31st, 2016 to keep it....
Are you getting the most out of the program when you are using Outlook? The Outlook desktop client is a power-user paradise with more features than a Swiss Army Knife, and the unfortunate truth is that a lot of people just end up overwhelmed by it. That doesn’t have to be you! While there are hundreds of suggestions and tricks to using this heavy-weight of an email application, we kept it short and compiled a list of the top 10 that are most useful and frequently overlooked....
For example, you might find that files aren’t syncing correctly or throwing up sync errors, or specific files won’t sync while others do. If that happens, you’ll want to fix OneDrive not syncing. Whatever the issue, it’s troublesome when your files in OneDrive aren’t syncing the way they should. Here is a look at 12 ways to fix OneDrive not syncing on Windows. Before You Begin If you’re having sync issues with OneDrive, it would be nice to press a button and fix it....
At the time I had my FIOS installed, they only had FIOS Internet and FIOS Phone Service. No Cable. Last week after 10 months of waiting, Verizon FIOS Cable was finally available so I had it installed. The cutover from Comcast was fairly straight forward. My Series 2 Tivo was replaced with a Motorola QIP6416-2 HD DVR. Although my wife was a bit skeptical and wanted me to go grab a new HD TIVO, after playing with the new Verizon DVR for a week we both agreed it was time to retire the TIVO for good....
The Camelizer It has a goofy name, but The Camelizer shows you price history and discount alters while shopping online across multiple websites. It allows you to set up price tracking alerts, price history charts, and more. eBay Extension for Google Chrome If you’re a heavy seller and/or buyer on ebay, you’ll definitely want to keep on eye on your activity. Click on the icon to get the ebay homepage, deals, and most important, My ebay....
In this guide, you’ll learn how to use conditional formatting in Excel and some examples of when it’s best to use the feature. Changing Cell Color with Conditional Formatting One of the most common ways people using conditional formatting in Excel is the Highlight Cell Rules. As an example, let’s say a teacher uses a spreadsheet to keep a record of grades for a test. As a simple spreadsheet, the teacher could just scan through the sheet to see which students passed or failed the test....
PlayStation Vita gets a price cut in Japan, none in the US Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation Vita in Japan. The handheld system has been available for just over a year, and hasn’t made the impact Sony had hoped for. Much of this is due to increased competition in the mobile space with the recent rise in popularity of gaming on smartphones. Sony does not have plans for a price drop in the US though....
