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In Windows 10, these notifications are part of the new Action Center, a centralized location for managing incoming notifications. By default, notifications will pop up for a few quick seconds then disappear. Instead of breaking your current activity to review that notification in detail, you can configure notifications to appear a little bit longer on screen. Display Notifications for Longer Time in Windows 10 Click Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Other options....

We recently covered that the LastPass app for Android (and iOS) includes marketing trackers. The trackers on Android were discovered by a security researcher using Exodus Privacy tools. So, we thought we would take a closer look at Exodus Privacy and how you can use it on your Android device. Why Would an App Have Trackers? A tracker is a piece of software that serves a very simple purpose. Namely, to gather various types of information....

Trying to use it if you are a newbie can be quite intimidating. Hollywood keeps pushing the stereotype of the Terminal window being used by hacker geeks spouting techno-babble while shutting down the main power grid while under heavy gunfire by terrorists. But it can also be used for more peaceful means such as customizing your Mac and using time-saving shortcuts. After trying out loads of commands, here are the ones I liked the most....

How Concatenate in Excel Works The Concatenate function is straightforward to use. The syntax for the function works as follows: CONCATENATE(text1, text2, text3, …) This function appears very simple. It will string together multiple text strings into a single string. You place each string (or the cell that holds the string) separated by commas inside the function. While it may be simple, its uses are plentiful. In this article, we’ll go over a few examples of some of the most useful ways you can use the Concatenate function in your various projects....

Think of Google Scripts like VBA in Microsoft Excel. It lets you add code to your spreadsheet to automate data entry. You can also use it to bring external data into your sheets. Best of all, you can run calculations on a periodic schedule, even when you don’t have the spreadsheet open. In this article, you’ll learn how to enable Google Scripts and how to write and run a simple script....

But what should I purchase? Currently, the new iPad is all over the news, and I carry an iPhone and know the ecosystem. Without doubt, the iPad is a nice machine. Our own Josh Windisch gave it a review with high praise after using it for a week. In fact Apple assures me that it’s brilliant (in its advertising). But what about my use case? Would I be well served with an iPad when I’m interested in both consumption and creation of content?...

Add Dropbox to Windows 7 Context Menu Click Start and type: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo in the Search box and hit Enter. Now right-click the Dropbox folder under Favorites and hold down the mouse button. Release the folder then select Create Shortcuts Here. If you don’t have Dropbox listed under Favorites, drag the Dropbox icon from where it’s located. This puts a shortcut to Dropbox in the “SendTo” directory and then close out of the Explorer window....

The ability to add separators between icons on the bookmarks bar has been around for years with Firefox. Add one, right-click on the bookmarks bar, select New Separator, and drag it between the bookmark icons. Simulate Bookmark Separators Google Chrome doesn’t have separators as an option for its user interface. But one way you can add them is by typing in the vertical bar character – also known as a Pipe....

The benefit of AllCast is that you don’t need to be tied to one ecosystem to stream your media to the big screen. And now that it’s available on iOS, you can break Apple’s AirPlay shackles and use devices other than an Apple TV to stream digital content to where you want. AllCast for iPhone and iPad Download AllCast to your iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or later (yes, iOS 8 is required), and you’re ready to start streaming your media....

Then open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and select the Echo from the list. In my case, I am using an iPad mini. It should take less than a minute to pair, and when the connection is made, Alexa will say, “Connected to Bluetooth.” If using the app or web interface, go to Settings > your echo’s name > Bluetooth > Pairing Mode. In this example, I am using an HTC One (M8), so you get an idea of what it’s like on different devices....

Understanding the Timeline The first step in conducting research using Google Insights for Search is understanding the timeline and drilling into it to get the search data your looking for. The totals in the right hand corner give you the big picture. Looks like iPhone is the clear winner here, with Android just about tied with Blackberry. The timeline reveals that Android has been just barely edging out Blackberry recently, though the story was different earlier in the year....

Photo Credit: Rachel Wente-Chaney Apple will roll out its iPhone 5 holiday lineup at 10 a.m. Pacific today, according to our sources and reports around the Web. The event will take place at Apple’s campus in Cupertino. New CEO Tim Cook will likely unveil at least three iPhone 5 models at 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions– with plans available from AT&T, Verizon and its newest partner, Sprint. A world phone model is in the works, we hear from Asian sources, who report that the iPhone 5 with HSPA+ browses the Web at about triple the pace....

Previously under the reigns of Steve Jobs, Apple kept a tight-knit control over every event – but today’s live announcement delivery today shows a shift in how the company operates under the leadership of Tim Cook. However, Apple is still keeping the event somewhat locked down as only iOS, Mac, and Apple TV’s will be able to view the stream. The technical requirements are Safari 4.2 or later for iOS, Safari 4 and Mac OS X 10....

New 4G LTE AT&T Wireless Markets We’ve been talking about Verizon’s 4G LTE for over a year when they first launched it in Seattle. Unfortunately my iDevices have always been running on AT&T. Now that my iPad and soon-to-be-owned iPhone 5 is lit-up with LTE, yeah… very happy. To see if AT&T 4G LTE is available in your city, here’s a full breakdown from the AT&T site which lists all cities where it’s now available....

Now as you make your way out to the stores, I figured I would send out a fun and friendly reminder to please be safe, kind and considerate. After all, it would sure be a dumb way to die getting trampled at a Best Buy or Walmart just to save a few bucks. Remember — if the deal looks too good to be true, look behind you! A catchy and mildly disturbing tune isn’t it....

Certain elements of a web page you would find in a desktop browser are not always a mobile version, whether this is for easier navigation; or to ensure the page loads properly on the device. A feature of web browsers called the user agent string makes this happen. Web developers use this feature in their web browsers to test how their websites will look and work on different platforms without owning that device....

But as all you groovyReaders out there know, I hate paying full price for anything, especially since with a little digging you can generally find a discount on just about everything! For example, back in September 2009, I talked about the college student discount for Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate where students could grab a copy for just $59.99. Well, this time the discount is as good or perhaps even better as in FREE for those of you who’ve recently purchased a copy of Microsoft Office 2007!...

However, Windows has evolved, and today Windows 10 has new built-in tools that make it simple to have backups of your photos, documents, and other sensitive data. Set Up File History in Windows 10 File History is a feature first introduced in Windows 8 and is similar to Apple’s Time Machine in OS X. It’s the perfect choice if you want to ensure that files you often make changes to, like spreadsheets and Word documents, are backed up regularly....

Having so many chargers can be pretty frustrating. It’s easy to get them separated from the phone or laptop or tablet, or router. And once that happens, it can be complicated to figure out which goes with which. The default solution is to try random plugs until you find one that fits into your device. However, this is a big gamble. If you grab an incompatible power adapter, your best case scenario is that it works, albeit not the way the manufacturer intended....

Update: Windows 8.1 is no longer receiving mainstream support from Microsoft. But File History is a feature that is still built into Windows 10 and it works essentially the same way. Turn on and Configure Windows 8 File History File History is turned off by default in Windows 8 and you’ll need to enable it. Before turning it on, you need to have an internal or external drive connected to your PC....