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Many antivirus software programs automatically delete suspicious files during security scans. Although these antivirus tools let you restore deleted files, they’ll most likely delete the file again during subsequent scans. To prevent a recurrence, it’s best to configure your antivirus to exempt important files when scanning for viruses and malware. We’ll show you how to prevent your antivirus from deleting files automatically without your approval. This tutorial will cover steps for Windows Defender and popular third-party antivirus software—Avast, AVG, BitDefender, etc....

This article will show you how to use the remote shutdown command tool in Windows to remotely shutdown or restart a local or networked computer. This can be very useful sometimes if you have multiple computers at home or on your network that you want to quickly shutdown or restart. You can even remotely shutdown a computer over the Internet, but you would first have to either VPN into the network or into the target computer you want to shut down....

If the Windows Start menu or taskbar starts acting up or you have trouble using File Explorer or Windows Search , you don’t have to perform a complete system reboot to resolve the issue. Instead, restart the Windows Explorer process, and the problem will likely disappear. Troubleshooting aside, that’s also a quick way to apply changes to the graphical user interface and the system registry. There are several methods to restart Windows File Explorer in Microsoft Windows 10 and 11....

If you post something to Instagram and delete it later, it’s not entirely gone. You can recover and restore deleted Instagram posts (plus stories, videos, etc.) within 30 days of deletion. This tutorial will show you how to see deleted Instagram posts in the mobile and web app. How to Recover Deleted Instagram Posts Instagram stores deleted content for up to 30 days (or 24 hours for non-archived stories) after removing them from your profile....

Your iPhone comes with a native Mail app. Sure—it isn’t as exciting as other third-party email clients. However, it has all the features you need to write, send, and schedule emails. If you’re new to the iPhone, this tutorial will show you how to set up your email account and send emails with Mail for iOS. Add an Email Account Before sending emails, you must add your email account to your iPhone....

Normally, you don’t have to worry about permissions in Windows because that’s already taken care of by the operating system. Each user has their own profile and their own set of permissions, which prevents unauthorized access to files and folders. There are times, however, when you might want to manually configure the permissions on a set of files or folders in order to prevent other users from accessing the data. This post is assuming the other “people” also have access to the same computer you are using....

Setting up one-time reminders is easy. You can mark the date on your calendar, create an alarm, etc. But what if you want to be reminded periodically about the same task? Weekly, daily, or perhaps even every few minutes? That is not that easy to implement. Most reminder apps on Android or iOS don’t include an easy way to set up repeating reminders, leaving you to input each date or time manually....

Whether you own an Xbox One, Xbox Series S, or Xbox Series X console, there’s nothing more annoying than your controller turning off when you need it. You might be watching a movie, idling in a game, or leaving your controller alone for a few minutes to find it turned off. If you’re wondering how to keep the Xbox controller from turning off, we’ll take you through a few ways....

With most of Apple ’s products having an extremely intuitive user interface and design, many functions are very easy to learn and execute. However, some things may not be immediately obvious, such as taking a screenshot on an iPad. You can also do a screen recording on the iPad, but that’s a relatively new feature. You might be wondering how you can get started with a recording? Once you learn how you’ll find that it’s an incredibly easy process to remember....

So a friend recently told me that they got a verification email from Apple stating that a new email address had been added to their Apple ID. The person knew that they didn’t add any email address and when they logged into their Apple account, no other email other than their own was showing up. The friend wanted to know whether this was a phishing email or was it legitimate, but sent to them incorrectly by Apple?...

When you use Trello for project management , there may be many tasks you do manually. But with Butler for Trello, you can automate workflows and tasks instead. Automatically create lists, move cards, apply labels, add team members, sort lists, and so much more. To create a button, set up a rule, or run a command to automate these types of tasks that take up your time, let’s dig deep into how to use Butler for Trello....

When you need to find specific data in your spreadsheet and replace it, you can use Find and Replace in Google Sheets. What makes this feature more robust than a simple search is the advanced options. You can find data that matches your letter case or the entire cell contents. You can also use regular expressions and search within formulas and links. Then, replace what you need with the click of a button....

Trouble rotating an iPad screen is a common issue that’s usually easy to troubleshoot. But sometimes, you might need advanced fixes to get a screen stuck in portrait or landscape mode to rotate correctly. Work your way through the suggestion and solutions below to fix an iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Pro screen that doesn’t auto-rotate. 1. Check Screen Orientation Lock First, check whether Rotation Lock is active on your iPad....

If your iPhone keeps restarting and then displaying the Apple logo as it powers up again by itself, you’re probably scratching your head, wondering what could possibly be going on. There are various reasons why this could be happening, and we’ve found the most likely causes and solutions to get your iPhone back to normal. If you’re experiencing this issue with an iPad, these same tips should apply in general....

Most iPhone models are high-performing products. However, like any other device, they’re also susceptible to hacks, glitches, and crashes. One of these problems is when the iPhone speaker is not working. However, the precise cause of this problem may require some troubleshooting to uncover. In this guide, we’ll list some of the causes of the iPhone speaker not working problem and some fixes you can try to get it working again....

Are you unable to stream content, load web pages, or download files on your Mac despite having a Wi-Fi connection? We’ll show you different ways to troubleshoot the issue and connect your Mac to the internet. 1. Re-Enable Your Mac’s Wi-Fi Turning your Mac’s Wi-Fi off and back on can restore internet access and resolve other connectivity issues. Select the Wi-Fi symbol on your Mac’s menu bar and toggle off Wi-Fi ....

Do you keep experiencing slow downloads on the Microsoft Store in Windows 10? That’s probably the last thing you want to deal with while downloading a sizable app or a hefty video game that runs into the tens of gigabytes. If your internet works blazingly fast elsewhere on your PC, then there are several fixes that you can go through to resolve slow Microsoft Store downloads. They can also help patch up general Microsoft Store-related connectivity issues....

The Apple AirPods are designed to provide a balanced audio experience . Their compatibility with binaural audio means some sounds will come through the left AirPod while others will come through the right. So when only one AirPod is working , it creates a less-than-excellent listening experience. The good news is that several easy fixes can help correct this problem. Just follow the steps to correct your AirPod imbalance and get back to jamming out to Dark Side of the Moon in both ears....

Google is rolling out a new version of the Pixel Camera app that lets users manually enable Astrophotography. Previously, Pixel Camera automatically switched to Astrophotography only when the Google Tensor processor (in Pixel phones ) sensed a stationary camera and a dark area/setting free of city lights or light pollution. The latest Pixel Camera update (v9.5.118) introduces the option to manually activate Astrophotography mode. This update eliminates the need to prop your Pixel phone on a steady surface like a tripod to take Astrophotos....

Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Keys for select Audi vehicles. The luxury car manufacturer joins the growing list of car brands (BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru) with a Digital Key for Samsung devices. Powered by advanced Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, the Digital Key will allow Audi owners to start their cars, lock/unlock doors, and open the trunk from their Galaxy smartphone. The key also works when the user’s phone shuts down or runs out of battery....