Internet Information Services or more popularly known as IIS is a lightweight web server process included in the XP installer disc. IIS on XP is the ideal choice for testing native Microsoft web applications like ASP and .Net. By default, IIS is not installed on XP so you will need to get your XP installer in order to install it. Pop it in your CD drive and then wait for the XP installer window to appear....
Schools aren’t legally allowed to spy on their students through school-issued laptops or webcams for that matter. However, there have been several reported cases where schools or colleges install spyware, or require parents to put spyware on their children’s devices. Remember the “WebcamGate” scandal that led to the Robbins v. Lower Merion School District federal class action lawsuit ? Well, that ended with the school paying a staggering $610,000 settlement to settle that suit, after they were caught secretly spying on students in the privacy of their homes ....
Unlike one-on-one texts, you cannot block group conversations on Apple devices. But you can explore two alternatives: mute the group or leave the chat. Exiting a group removes you from the chat entirely, while muting a group silences notifications from the conversation. This tutorial covers ways to mute and exit unwanted or annoying group chats on iPhones, iPads, and macOS computers. How to Leave a Group Chat To exit a group conversation, there must be at least four people in the chat: you and three other members....
There’s no denying that Chrome can be a bit of a resource hog at times, so we’ve created this guide to help you make Chrome less resource intensive. These tips will help you to reduce the strain Chrome takes on your CPU and minimize the memory (RAM) the browser uses. Hopefully following these tips will help performance regardless of whether Chrome is in the foreground or running in the background....
One of the fastest-growing segments of the global economy is the “gig” economy. These are jobs that can be done remotely, over the internet, and that come with a very real cash payment. In some cases “gigs” are one-time jobs you can perform for a fee, or a regular stream of work you can do every week or month. In this article, we’ll cover the most common ways people currently make money online....
By design, your iPhone automatically uses a combination of GPS and cellular services to display the correct date and time. That’s very convenient if you tend to travel a lot or live in a region with daylight savings (DST). But it’s also possible to manually adjust both the date and time on an iOS device should you want. Maybe it’s because the time shows up inaccurately on your device (which happens, but rarely)....
Have a new Apple Watch and need help setting it up? We’re here to help. For starters, you’ll want to find a comfy place to work and set aside about 30 minutes. You’ll first have to connect your Apple Watch to your phone, and then you’ll need to configure a few of the necessary settings. Once you’re settled in and ready to go, scroll down for step-by-step instructions. Before You Start You can find these settings in Control Center ....
Here’s how to pin an email in Outlook on the web, desktop, and mobile devices. Pin Emails in Outlook on the Web When you use Outlook on the web to manage your messages, you can pin an email easily. Head to Outlook.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. Select the email you want to pin and do one of the following: Choose the Pin button in the toolbar at the top....
Sometimes, you may want to add an element of surprise to your PowerPoint presentation by shuffling the slides randomly. For example, perhaps you create a presentation for your students and want to shuffle some or all of the flashcards. By default, PowerPoint doesn’t have a built-in feature for this, but you can achieve it using a macro. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to shuffle slides manually and how to use a VBA code to automate the random shuffling process....
If you’ve been using OneNote for your important note taking , you might need to consider what happens to your notebooks if you delete them. Once a notebook is gone, is it gone forever? The answer is complicated, but if you delete a OneNote notebook , you can recover it in a few different ways, depending on how you’ve been using the service. To recover a deleted notebook in OneNote, follow the steps below....
Lost your iTunes library due to Windows reinstallation, hard drive crash, or a stolen PC? Don’t panic, because you can easily recover iTunes media purchased through other Apple devices. Although the entire process is pretty easy, you could encounter several complications if you miss a step. We’ll show you how to transfer your iTunes library to your PC without iTunes deleting or overwriting media files saved on your iPhone. How to Recover iTunes Library from iPhone to PC First, to recover your iTunes library you’ll need to reinstall iTunes on your PC....
Snapchat is a social media app which allows users to share photos and videos, known as Snaps, with their friends. But what if you miss a Snap from a friend and wish you could see it again? Luckily, Snapchat has a Replay option that lets you watch a snap one more time. If you’ve ever wished you could replay a photo or video snap on Snapchat to get a better look, we’ve got you covered....
There are times when users exhaust all their options and resort to resetting their BIOS in order to fix their computer. The BIOS can become corrupted due to an update gone wrong or through malware. Learning how to reset the BIOS is an important step in troubleshooting your PC. What is BIOS? BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. Every motherboard comes with a BIOS. This software makes it possible for users to control their computers at the hardware level before the operating system loads and to troubleshoot the computer....
Do you want to transfer voice memos from an iPhone to a Mac or PC? Whether it’s to listen to your recordings with higher-quality playback hardware or to create extra copies for backup purposes, you’ve got multiple ways to do that. For instance, you can sync your voice memos via iCloud or iTunes, share individual recordings over AirDrop, upload and access them using iCloud Drive, and so on. We’ll walk you through each method in detail below....
Learning how to save images on your Mac is a fundamental skill that every user should master. Whether you need to download an image from the internet, save a screenshot, or transfer photos from an external source onto your Mac, knowing the ins and outs of image saving can streamline your workflow and help you organize your digital files. In this guide, we’ll show you all the possible methods and techniques for saving images on your Mac....
If you don’t already know how the file deletion process works on your Mac, you may want to learn about it so you can ensure that when you delete your files, they’re gone for good. Most of the time when you delete a file on your Mac, your Mac only removes the reference to your file. The file that you deleted continues to exist on your machine but without a reference to it....
Windows Defender, which is one part of the Windows Security suite of tools, is an antivirus Windows 10 App that comes pre-installed on Windows 10 computers. Its purpose is to keep your system secure from spyware, malware, and viruses. Running in the background, Windows Defender monitors your computer in real-time and takes cleanup actions when it finds security issues. It updates virus definitions regularly to safeguard your computer. For those who want more control over updates, Windows Defender enables users to customize options if they want to temporarily disable real-time protection or add processes, files, or folders....
When you’re tracking data in Microsoft Excel, you can take advantage of the built-in date formatting. However, you may want to display the days of the week instead of the exact dates themselves. If you prefer to see Sunday instead of 1/1/23 or Saturday instead of 23-Dec-30, we’ll show you a few ways to convert the date to the day of the week in Excel. Change the Cell Formatting The easiest way to display weekday names instead of dates in Excel is by changing the cell formatting....
One common issue many people encounter is their Roku overheating, which can lead to sluggish performance, random reboots, or even complete device failure. In this article, we’ll help you understand why your Roku is overheating and explore practical tips and tricks to keep your device running cool and smooth. Why Is Roku Overheating? Overheating is one of the most common issues with Roku, and other similar streaming devices. But there isn’t just one general reason why it happens....
Recently, I had some friends over and they were telling me about how they store all of their photos and videos on their computer or phone and don’t even make regular local backups to USB disks or external hard drives. This is definitely risky, which is why I consider it essential to keep a set of all your pictures and videos online in the cloud. Uploading photos to the cloud has a couple of advantages over storing them all locally:...
