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Enable Outlook.com Application Lock on Android Launch the Outlook.com app and go to Settings > General and check Enable Application Lock. Then enter in your passcode twice and tap OK. Note: Your passcode will need to be a minimum of eight characters and contain at least one number. Now whenever you need to access your Outlook.com mail from the app, you’ll need to enter in your passcode. If you find it annoying having to enter the code all the time, you can easily toggle it off and on again when you think you’ll need it....

The software didn’t provide a template specifically for creating box plots, but it’s much easier now. If you want to make a box plot in Excel, here’s what you’ll need to know (and do). What Is a Box Plot? For descriptive statistics, a box plot is one of the best ways to demonstrate how data is distributed. It shows the numbers in quartiles, highlighting the mean value as well as the outliers....

Bring Back the Classic Up Button in Windows 7 When navigating Windows Explorer in XP, it was easy to go up a directory by clicking the Folder Up button. The easy way to go up one directory is hit Alt + Up arrow. Or, you can get the visual cue back in Windows 7 by installing Classic Shell, which restores the Start Menu in Windows 8 too. Alt + Tab Alternative Using Alt + Tab allows you to cycle through all open windows, but you might just want to cycle through open Windows Explorer screens....

Siri Shortcuts have been designed for beginners and experienced workflow creators alike. For the former, Apple offers hundreds of pre-made curated shortcuts in the free official app. It’s from here, you can also create shortcuts from scratch, although that’s not the focus of this article. There are hundreds of Siri Shortcuts ready to use, including our favorites listed below. What is Siri Shortcuts? Each shortcut includes a specific task or multiple actions that get automatically combined into one job....

Whether you want to copy and paste individual cells, rows or columns, or entire sheets, the following 15 tricks will help you do it faster and more efficiently. 1. Copy Formula Results One of the most annoying things about copying and pasting in Excel is when you try to copy and paste the results of Excel formulas. This is because, when you paste formula results, the formula automatically updates relative to the cell you’re pasting it into....

The latest gladiator in the tablet wars is essentially the first inexpensive tablet we ever saw, but now Barnes and Noble is making it official. No more rooting the Nook Color and side-loading Android on to it to create a Frankenstinian e-reader/tablet hybrid. More budget high-tech gear from HP, which continues to put out new PCs while it is allegedly trying to quit putting out new PCs. Somebody get these guys a new 12-step program, please?...

Go into Settings » Sounds. Flip the Change With Buttons switch On. Now whenever you adjust the volume using your device’s volume rocker arm, it will effect all sounds including the ringer and alerts. Thnx groovy Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Essential Tool Hotkeys For Photoshop Although this is not the complete list, these are the most commonly used for more bang for the buck! Misc Hotkey Commands For Photoshop Do you see any groovy Photoshop shortcuts we missed? Post your favorites in the comments below! you can also drag to change brush size Alt + right click until red overlay appears Drag left to make smaller Drag right to make bigger Drag down to make harder Drag up to make softer Marquee Selections 1....

Sometimes, however, you may find that things don’t quite go to plan. You ask Alexa to turn on your smart plug, but nothing happens. If this sounds familiar, then here are some fixes to try if you’re having trouble with your Alexa smart plug not responding. 1. Check Your Smart Plug has Power One of the simplest reasons that your smart plug may not be responding to Alexa is that it is powered off....

Did you find any good ones? Does anyone have games they recommend? Let us know in the comments. Unfortunately it requires EA Origin software to download and run. Oh well. Origin isn’t that bad and has improved vastly. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Having to go through the entire boot process and get your messages and other alerts working every morning can be annoying. Plus, you probably want certain notifications to come through. That’s where the Do Not Disturb mode comes in. Here’s a look at how to find and enable it on and how to schedule it to fit your lifestyle. Set Up and Schedule Do Not Disturb on Android The Do Not Disturb option is in different places depending on your phone’s manufacturer and version of Android....

Here’s a video of huge lines outside of an Apple retail store in Japan. Here’s a look at the line outside a retail store in Sydney, Australia. If you already have an iPhone 4, dealing with huge crowds to get the 4S may not be in your best interest. Check out our iPhone 4 and 4S comparison chart to help you decide. Good luck! Comment Name * Email *...

Note: setting up Netflix is the perfect time to use the Remote App on your iDevice. From the main menu scroll to Internet and select Netflix. Sign into your Netflix account. Type in your email address and select Submit. Next, enter in your Netflix password. Select Submit. Now you can browse through the movies and TV shows available on Netflix. It also allows access to your Instant Queue. Comment Name * Email *...

Remember how we said we talk about passwords all the time here? Here are a few articles that might be helpful. Testing the strength of a passwordCreating a strong password that is easy to rememberUsing password variations for multiple servicesHow to Manage Windows Passwords with Windows File VaultTwo-Factor Authentication My only tip, hopefully you’re not using Excel 2003 (very very poor security) and, be sure to use a nice and long pass-phrase....

PlayStation 4 Sony received a standing ovation at its E3 presentation when it announced full support for used games, no requirement for online play for single player games, and a starting price of $399. However, the PS4 doesn’t include the PlayStation Eye – Sony’s version of the Kinect. Also, users won’t have the ability to play multiplayer games without a PlayStation Plus subscription — its version of Xbox Live. Watch the full PlayStation 4 E3 Announcement...

Even if Asus has already released the follow-up, called Transformer Prime, and is upgradeable to Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) and sporting a quad-core CPU, the dual-core Eee PadTransformer still has impressive specs. And, to be frank, there’s not much you can use a quad-core CPU on a tablet (at the moment, at least). The good news is that the upgrade has stopped being a rumor. Asus North America was asked by a user on its Facebook page when the upgrade would be available....

Providing power you can depend on, the BLUETTI EP500 and EP500Pro feature rugged hardware that’s been rigorously tested with one goal in mind: to provide power for your home and family when the unexpected happens. Ideally suited to help you get through any emergency, such as a storm or power outage, the EP500 series can provide power for up to three days for the most critical appliances in your home....

BLUETTI December Discounts Starting today, you can get significant discounts on BLUETTI solar power devices for all types of situations and lifestyles. Read on to find the deal that works best for you. BLUETTI AC300 If you need to stay powered on wherever you are or whatever you’re doing, get the BLUETTI AC300 power station and external B300 power packs for $3,199 (originally $3,699). Under the hood, the powerful but compact power box includes a 300W pure sine wave inverter....

The $15/month service will allow you to watch shows from several networks on your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other mobile devices. Some of the live channels included are HBO, FOX, NBC, and others. The beta Stream service will first be launching in the Boston area at the end of the summer, then move to Chicago and then Seattle by the end of the year. Comcast says it will offer Stream to all US customers in early 2016....

What do these two components do, and what are the differences between a CPU vs GPU? We’ll take a closer look at these two processing units at the heart of your computer below. What is a CPU? CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is often considered to be the brain of your computer. The CPU is in charge of doing most of the work of running your computer. It does this by performing instructions sent to it from the software....