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The Apple Notes app is one of the most popular apps for iPhones and iPads, yet it doesn’t have an obvious undo button. Most iPhone users use Notes as a daily reminder or a place to store thoughts and ideas quickly. But people are prone to making mistakes, especially when typing fast. It can be frustrating if you accidentally delete essential information from Notes or misspell something. There are several ways you can undo an action in Notes on your Apple device....

Even though installing updates in Windows is an easy process, the mechanism in the background that manages it all is fairly complicated. There is also a lot of misinformation on the Internet about how to deal with problems relating to Windows Update. One of the biggest misconceptions is that all Windows updates can be installed at once by simply deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder stored in C:\Windows . This is completely wrong....

Excel’s status bar is one of the hidden gems (and an unsung hero) that makes it the default spreadsheet software you turn to. It quietly resides at the bottom of the Excel window, often overlooked but brimming with valuable information and customization options. In this article, we will look at it and show you how to take advantage of it. Excel Status Bar Default Options Even before you customize the Excel status bar, it’ll display some helpful information and give you access to some useful functionalities....

Using a smartphone in low-light environments is terrible on the eyes and may cause sleeping issues. So, if you use your iPhone for any purpose at night time, especially in a dark room, you should give Dark Mode a try. Nowadays, almost any device, app, or website, offers the option of enabling Dark Mode: computers that run macOS , the online word processor Google Docs, YouTube website and apps, and others....

Face masks and iPhones with Face ID don’t go well together. Although you do have the option of unlocking the iPhone via Apple Watch , it tends not to work well in practice and requires a hefty investment if you don’t own a watchOS device. Thankfully, if you use a compatible iPhone with the latest system software, you should be able to unlock it while wearing a face mask, just like how you do without one....

Google Cursive is one of the note apps pre-installed on many touchscreen-enabled Chromebooks. It is a relatively new handwritten note-taking app from Google that’s exclusive to Chromebook. It’s a progressive web app (PWA) accessible through the Google Chrome browser. We’ll show you how to set up and use Google Cursive on your Chromebook. How to Get Cursive on Your Chromebook As mentioned earlier, Google Cursive is pre-installed on touchscreen Chromebooks....

It’s possible to install and use the Linux Bash shell on your Windows 10 PC. This is a Linux subsystem that runs on your PC without installing Linux on a virtual machine . With this Linux Bash shell on Windows 10, you can run various Linux commands and apps (not the graphical ones) on your Windows PC. Also, you have the option to install your favorite Linux distribution, including Ubuntu....

Running out of disk space on your hard drive? Need to figure out which folders are taking up the most space? Previously, I had written about a useful program called TreeSize that you can use to quickly find the largest directories on a drive. However, it would be really nice if you could simply see the size of a folder while browsing in Windows Explorer. Instead, only the size of files are shown in the Explorer interface....

For many people, the new social distancing protocols have not only destabilized their work life, but also their social lives. Hanging out with family, friends, or colleagues is not the same anymore, at least not without restrictions. However, just because you can’t meet with your loved ones in person doesn’t mean you can’t still hang out. There are many things you can do online like hosting a Zoom meeting, playing online games, or doing a group FaceTime....

Many technologies go into building websites. Content management systems , frameworks , different scripting and programming languages , payment systems…all sorts of things! If you’re curious how your favorite website works, or want to see if a site is using something sketchy, this article will show you several ways to look under the hood and see how it’s built. View the Website’s Code If you’re not a developer, or just starting out, you’re about to learn the secret to better programming....

I recently came across an issue with a Apple iPod Shuffle that wouldn’t power on. It was simply operating correctly one day, and the next day, it refused to power on. At first I figured the device was bricked and it was time to be thrown to the garbage. However, a unusual fix got the iPod working again. This particular model of iPod Shuffle was a second generation (pictured above). However, this simple fix may work on other models of iPod Shuffle also, as well as Nano and Classic iPods....

A strong password is the first step to securing your online accounts from unauthorized access. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection. Two-factor authentication in iCloud or Apple ID is a permanent action. Once you set up or use 2FA in your iCloud account, there’s no going back. The security mechanism cannot be turned off, deactivated, or disabled—either temporarily or permanently. You’ll need to provide a six-digit verification code after entering your password whenever you sign in to Apple ID on a browser or new device....

Nest and Ecobee are the two biggest names in the smart thermostat arena. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a thermostat that wasn’t one of these two. Both brands offer numerous advantages and benefits, but which one is actually the better option–and which one is the best fit for you? Price Comparing Nest vs. Ecobee from a cost standpoint, there is no clear winner. Both the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Ecobee SmartThermostat (the top-tier versions of both models) are $250 each....

If you own an iPhone, iPad or iPod, you may have noticed something a little odd about the way it charges: fast up to a certain percentage and then slower and slower as it gets closer to 100%. I noticed this a few weeks back and since I know practically nothing about current, electricity, volts, amps, chargers, etc, I wasn’t sure if this was the way my iPhone was supposed to charge or not....

Some of the most common image formats that you’ve probably heard of and used many times before are GIF, JPEG, and PNG. Each serves a very particular purpose that we’ve come to know and appreciate across an internet of memes, reaction images, and all other forms of online expression through pictures. However, there are many more image file formats that you should know about. Of these, TIFF is one of the most complex....

Besides having the coolest name for system utilities ever, PowerToys have a long history with Windows. PowerToys for Windows made their debut back in Windows 95 to aid in the optimization and customization of your Windows operating system (OS). Back then, these features were high-tech wizardry. You may have used TweakUI to help you customize the Windows XP interfaceor FlexiCD to let you play a music CD from the taskbar. Now, the traditional PowerToys from the 90s are pretty much all baked into Windows or easily added through different apps....

Are your headphones too loud despite the volume being at the lowest level ? Is the issue consistent across all apps and files during media playback? Does this happen when listening to a specific song or media file? This tutorial covers troubleshooting fixes to try if your headphone volume is too loud on the lowest setting. Constant exposure to loud music can damage your hearing and cause hearing loss. So, it’s best to immediately run these troubleshooting checks on your device....

Stardew Valley contains a large variety of plants that you’ll be able to grow as you progress through your countryside adventure. However, there will be times where you’ll forget to water your crops because of other in-game activities. When this happens, players often worry that this affects the growth of the plant negatively. So the question often asked is simple: how long can plants in the game go without water? Here’s what you need to know....

Steam is the biggest and most popular digital gaming storefront. Valve pioneered digital games with the Steam software client and has been refining it for many years. Today, Steam is a robust platform that does its job. However, every now and then Steam simply won’t open. What’s worse, you may not get any error message or indication of why this is happening. If that’s what you’re experiencing, these are the most common fixes....

Can you pair your Surface Pen to your Surface laptop or tablet? Does the Surface Pen constantly disconnect from your device? Is the stylus paired but not writing? We’ll show you troubleshooting fixes to try if a Surface Pen isn’t working on your Microsoft Surface Pro , Go, Book, or Laptop. 1. Verify Your Surface Pen’s Compatibility Surface Pens have varying designs, specifications, and features. Hence, not all Surface Pens will work on your Microsoft Surface or Windows PC....