A successful slideshow isn’t just about creating it, it’s about presenting it to your audience when it’s time. Here, we’ll show you the right keys to press, the action buttons to use, and the mouse clicks you need to start and navigate a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. How to Start a PowerPoint Slideshow You have a few ways to start a slideshow in PowerPoint. The one you use depends on which slide you want to begin with or if you want to use Presenter View....

Laptops have a tough job. They have to provide users with good performance while being frugal with their battery use. This is why gaming laptops or those with high-performance dedicated graphics cards also have a low-power integrated graphics chip to tackle every-day tasks such as watching YouTube or browsing Facebook. While most software programs have no problem picking the right GPU for the job, sometimes they get it wrong. This is why it’s a good idea to learn how to switch between your dedicated GPU and integrated graphics....

You’re trying to call someone, but your call doesn’t seem to go through. Worse still, you send messages to them, but you’re not sure they receive the texts because there’s no response. There could be issues with their SIM card, phone’s battery, or cellular signal. It’s also possible they enabled Airplane Mode or Do Not Disturb mode by mistake. If none of these are true, chances are they’ve blocked your number....

Do you suspect that you can’t text someone because they blocked your phone number? We’ll show you alternate ways to get through to them. Note that cellular network downtime sometimes prevents call and message delivery. Hence, verify that the person you want to text indeed blocked you before trying to text them via platforms. For more information, refer to our tutorial on telling if someone blocked your number. If you’ve verified that your number is blocked, send them a text through the methods or platforms listed below....

This tutorial covers different ways to track and find your AirPods on Apple and non-Apple devices using the “Find My” service. We’ll also show you how to put AirPods in “Lost Mode” so whoever finds them can contact you. If you use the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) or newer AirPods models, you can track the earbuds and charging case separately. Apple’s Find My service only lets you track the left and right AirPods on older AirPods generation....

When you browse the internet and come across a helpful resource, one of the ways you can save it for later is to use apps like Google Keep or Evernote. However, you can also use your browser’s built-in tool to create a bookmark. Bookmarks are saved shortcuts that store the title, favicon, and URL of a specific webpage. This way, you don’t have to remember the URL and next time you want to go to that specific web page, you can access it on the web via the saved bookmark....

Dark mode is a popular feature on most major apps like YouTube, Facebook and more, which temporarily switches the light elements on your device’s screen or interface from light to dark ones. Such elements include the menus, app backgrounds, and rudimentary parts of the device’s operating system, whether it’s a smartphone, tablet or computer. The main purpose of YouTube dark mode (or Night Mode) is to prevent eye strain especially in low-light environments, which can mess with your night vision, or, for people with visual impairments related to color, the dark mode feature could help make it easier to use your device, and enhance your productivity levels ....

It’s not often you have to type the trademark symbol (™) on mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad. When the need arises, it can leave you stumped! If you have trouble figuring out how to type the TM special character on your iPhone or iPad, don’t worry. This tutorial will teach you multiple methods to insert it on any iOS or iPadOS device. Method 1: Tap The Trademark Emoji Auto-Suggestion The TM symbol is available as an emoji on your iPhone or iPad’s native Apple keyboard....

Keeping your Roku device up to date isn’t difficult, as your Roku player will automatically check for the latest software when you first set it up, whenever it’s turned on, and at regular intervals every few days. These updates will be downloaded and installed in the background, so they won’t disturb whatever you’re watching. So if your Roku device is always running the latest software version, you might think there’s no need to check manually....

All major web browsers for Android receive constant updates that introduce new features while enhancing performance and stability. Updates also play a significant role in improving browser security, making it critical you install them. Updating your web browser is a straightforward affair on any Android phone or tablet. Read on to learn what you can do to update stock and third-party Android browsers such as Google Chrome , Samsung Internet Browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge to their latest versions....

When you download Adobe Premiere Pro , you also get the Adobe Media Encoder program for free. If you’re only familiar with Premiere, you may have simply cast this other program to the side when it comes to exporting your projects. However, it can be a great asset to any video editor and makes the exporting process much more efficient. When you export your project within Premiere, you’ll notice that you’ll have to wait until the exporting process is finished before you can work in Premiere again....

It’s easy to get bored with your most-streamed playlists on Spotify. Spotify Smart Shuffle allows you to keep your playlists fresh with carefully curated recommendations that match your playlist’s existing vibe. It’s easy to start using Spotify Smart Shuffle, and we’ll show you how. How to Get Started Using Spotify “Smart Shuffle” To use Spotify Smart Shuffle, you have two choices. Either open the Spotify playlist of choice, or go to your Liked songs....

Using keyboard shortcuts with either the Snipping Tool or Snip and Sketch just makes life easier. Both Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch, which can be used to take screenshots of the computer screen, are already part of your Windows 10. We can also take screenshots using OneNote , if we have it. Keep in mind that these two tools might not be ideal for every situation. Check out our ultimate guide to taking screenshots for more information....

So far, Windows 7 has proven itself to be a good overall operating system. It has brought several needed improvements, and even some new technological features. However, Windows 7 can have some problems with backwards compatibility, which is to be expected with any new operating system. Microsoft anticipated this and decided to add XP Mode to Windows 7. XP Mode allows you to run Windows XP inside a virtual machine within Windows 7....

You rarely hear of any major issues with the Instagram app. That’s because Instagram is normally quick to fix bugs and prevent their app from failing and causing issues for users. However, Instagram can still crash due to one issue or another. There may be various things that cause the app to crash: some internal problems with Instagram, an issue with your smartphone, or an operating system update (that can cause issues for both iOS and Android devices)....

Does your iPad constantly freeze when you extend or mirror your Mac’s display to it via Sidecar ? Various reasons—such as technical glitches, communication breakdowns, and settings conflicts—often cause that. This troubleshooting guide will reveal multiple solutions to fix Sidecar freezes on your iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, or iPad Pro. 1. Toggle Sidecar Off and On If Sidecar was working but suddenly isn’t, consider disconnecting your iPad from your Mac and reconnecting it....

Are you getting enough sleep? According to the CDC , one in three adults isn’t. Lack of sleep may leave you cranky and unprepared to meet the next day’s challenges, but over time it can have more serious health consequences. If you have a smartphone though, the tools you need to get more sleep are just a few screen taps away. There are apps that can help you get more shuteye, as well as a few that can give you insight into how much sleep you’re getting and the quality of that sleep....

These factors will affect cellular data connectivity on your iPhone: poor network coverage or service outage, outdated operating system, bug-ridden system update, incorrect date & time settings, etc. Problems with your SIM card could also birth cellular data issues. In this tutorial, we highlight 11 possible fixes to try if your iPhone won’t connect to the internet via cellular data. 1. Check Cellular Data Settings If you have a mobile data plan but can’t surf the internet, check that your iPhone is configured to use cellular data....

iCloud seamlessly syncs all your iMessage and SMS texts, along with any attachments, across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This makes it easy to manage conversations on any Apple device. A persistent “Downloading Messages from iCloud” alert within the Messages app signals a problem in the sync process. Luckily, there are several techniques that you can rely on to diagnose and fix the problem. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.switchingtomac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/iphonemac-stuck-downloading-messages-from-icloud-10-fixes-to-try-1-compressed.jpeg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“iPhone/Mac Stuck “Downloading Messages From iCloud”?...

So, you’ve plugged in your Apple iPod Touch, eagerly awaiting that satisfying lightning bolt symbol to appear, signaling that your device is happily sipping on some much-needed juice. But alas, nothing happens. Take a deep breath before drafting its eulogy or rushing to the nearest Apple Store. Your iPod Touch might only be throwing a tiny tantrum, and there are plenty of ways to coax it back into its usual, functional self....