The Google Voice app on the iPod looks just like it does on the iPhone (and you can imagine that on the iPad it is the same, just 4 times larger). We figured that after all the wait Google was going to amaze us by including VoiP calls over Gmail, we were wrong. All the Google Voice app does is what the webapp has been doing all along, ringing your phone....
Pocket Casts One of the best podcast apps across multiple platforms, Pocket Casts is packed with features often missing with other solutions. With Pocket Cast, you’ll get cross-platform and cross-device syncing, Android Auto, CarPlay, AirPlay, and Chromecast support, and much more. At the time of this writing, Pocket Casts is available on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Alexa, SONOS, Apple Watch, Siri, and the web. For added benefits, consider Pocket Casts Plus, which includes themes, features, and exclusive access....
I actually seem to run into it even more since the Windows 8.1 Update 1. So, I figured I would put together some tips that might solve the issue you’re having. But do note these are helpful troubleshooting steps no matter which version of Windows you’re running. Windows Update Errors We’ve all seen this: “Windows could not search for new updates” or similar error about not being able to download or install them....
Plus, as a bonus, we’ll also show you how to apply watermarks to just one section or just one page. Read on to learn more. Add a Watermark to a Document in Microsoft Word Note: This article was written using Word 2016 but the steps are still the same for modern versions of Microsoft Word in Microsoft 365 (formerly O365). Typically, you’ll want to add a watermark to an entire document....
If you have a lot of words you want to add to Word’s custom dictionary, you can manually edit the custom dictionary. You can also add third-party dictionaries with specialized words, like medical and legal dictionaries. Today we’ll show you how to manually edit the custom dictionary, create a new custom dictionary, and add third-party dictionaries. Where are Word’s Custom Dictionaries? To access the custom dictionaries in Word, click the File tab....
You can add friends on Spotify using the desktop or mobile app on your phone or tablet. Here’s a look at a few ways to do it. How to Add Friends on Spotify Using the desktop app, the obvious way to add friends is by using Facebook integration with Spotify. To add Facebook friends on Spotify: How to Add Friends on Spotify to Share Playlists You can add friends on Spotify by sharing a playlist with them....
Here is an example of using the ‘Send to’ menu on Windows 10. It’s much like previous versions of Windows. You right-click a file and have options to send it to different locations. But things are getting kind of weird for Windows 11. More on that below, so let’s get started. Add or Delete Locations from the ‘Send to’ Context Menu To get started with this process, you need to make sure the item you want to add is accessible and can move locations....
Customize the Microsoft Edge Theme To get started, click the Settings and more (three dots) button in the upper-right corner of the browser and click Settings. Next, click on Appearance from the list under “Settings” in the left column. First off, it’s worth pointing out that here is where you can set your browser to a light (default), system default, or dark theme. Just click the “Default theme” dropdown to what you want it to be....
When I’m downloading an app from the Google Play Android Market and I see a bunch of permissions that I don’t agree with, it isn’t a problem. Why? Because I only selectively allow apps to connect to the internet. This is done using a free app on the Android Market called Droid Wall. Droid Wall is an Android firewall that blocks internet connectivity on a per-app basis. Even when an app permissions lists “Full Internet Access” that won’t stop Droid Wall from shutting down the connectivity....
This is handy for the attendees to revisit the happenings during the meeting and for others who were unable to attend. Here, we’ll show you how to record a meeting in Microsoft Teams and then where to find and play the recording when the meeting ends. Record a Meeting in Microsoft Teams Whether you start your meeting from the Meetings tab, a channel, or chat, you’ll use the same actions to start and stop the recording....
You can customize your playlists in a few different ways, but one fun things you can do is change a playlist picture on Apple Music. This can add your own personality to the custom playlists you create. If you want to know how to change a playlist picture on Apple Music, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Change a Playlist Picture on Apple Music Changing a playlist picture allows you to customize it for easier identification on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices....
This can be frustrating if you were in the middle of reading a long PDF file and you have to shut down your computer. The next time you open the file, you’ll have to find your place again. Several of the popular PDF readers have a setting that allows you to continue reading where you left off in a file the next time you open it. We’ll show you how to set this up in three free PDF readers....
Figuring out how to create a PDF document can be a real headache. There is a lot of software out there labeled as “PDF creators” or PDF converters,” but they always seem either too complicated or too limited. CutePDF offers a free solution for converting nearly any type of document into a PDF format. Hold on I know I need them but what is a PDF again? A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a format system invented by Adobe....
Create Shortcut to Favorites Folder on the Windows 7 Desktop Right-click on your desktop and go to New > Shortcut. Now paste the following in the location field and click Next. %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{323CA680-C24D-4099-B94D-446DD2D7249E} No name the shortcut as Favorites and click Finish. If you want to change the shortcut icon, right-click on it and select Properties. Then click the Change Icon button under the Shortcut tab. Select an icon you want to use or browse to the location of a custom icon and click OK....
Creating Ringtones Using iTunes in Windows Its not that difficult to create a ringtone using iTunes on a Mac or PC. Here I’m doing it on a Windows system, but the process is similar on a Mac. Launch iTunes and select the song you want to convert to ringtone. After that, right click on the song and click on Get Info. Then click the Options Tab. The ringtone can be of maximum 30 seconds so its up to you whether you want to make it 30 secs or shorter....
A strong competitor to these platforms is Microsoft Teams, which offers online chat, video calling, and collaboration tools. It integrates well with the Microsoft Office platform, but if you’re already using Slack, Zoom, or other competitors, you may not need Teams at all. Unfortunately, Microsoft Teams has a habit of launching automatically on your PC when you don’t need it. If you don’t need Microsoft Teams, you may wish to disable or uninstall it—here’s how....
What’s the News and Interests Widget Here is an example of the News and Interests taskbar widget. It will pop up if you hover over the weather icon on the right side of the taskbar. It displays weather, news and finance headlines, traffic, and more. You can manage the topics that are displayed on the widget. Just click the Manage interests button. Adjust the News and Interests Widget Behavior on Windows 10 Changing the behavior of the News and Interests widget on the Windows 10 taskbar is similar to managing Search on the taskbar....
In this guide, we’re going to cover all of the different ways you can donate to your favorite Twitch streamer as well as some free ways to support their success. What Are Twitch Donations? Twitch donations are any means you use to financially support a creator. There are ways to provide cash to your favorite Twitch streamer without spending money, but most Twitch donations will cost money. The reason these donations are called “donations” is that they aren’t required....
Sierra includes automated storage management, deleting and moving frequently accessed files to iCloud, Apple Pay on the Web, picture-in-picture player, and universal clipboard. You can also sync your desktop across other Macs running Sierra and Apple devices running iOS 10. The biggest addition is Siri support; the iOS digital assistant can now be used on your Mac. In this article, we show you how to get your Mac ready for the upgrade....
You could have a Google Sheet formatted with a calendar template showing your upcoming events you’d like the public to attend. Or if you’re a teacher you could post assignments, details, and due dates in a spreadsheet on your class website. Any time you update the spreadsheet, it’ll automatically get updated on the page. Whatever your need for passing live information to readers, embedding Google Sheets can help. How to Format an Embedded Google Sheet Before you can properly embed a Google Sheet on a website, you need to make sure it’s formatted properly....
