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When most people think of the internet, what they’re really thinking of is the Web. However the physical network that makes up the internet carries far more than just websites and the public-facing services we all use every day. In fact, most of the internet isn’t related to the web at all, but rather a whole slew of other internet services that use various “ protocols ”. HTTP or hypertext transfer protocol is used to serve websites to your browser, as one example....

It’s reasonable to believe that every new version of Windows gets bigger. New things on top of old things should make Windows 11 use more space, right? Maybe. Let’s see what you can do to make your Windows 11 install in less space. How Much Space Does Windows 11 Take? What Windows 11 needs and what Microsoft requires to install Windows 11 are two different things. The office Windows 11 storage requirement is 64 GB....

The Oculus Quest (both the original and second model ) have an interesting history of features being added long after the hardware is out in the wild. The most famous of these is Oculus Link, which effectively turns the Quest into an Oculus Rift. This feature was so successful that Oculus decided to discontinue all their headsets but the Quest. Hand tracking hasn’t made quite the splash Oculus Link did, but it’s still an amazing feature with lots of potential....

Time matters now more than ever. More people are working from home . But that can make syncing up with your co-workers a little challenging. “I’m on Atlantic time and they’re on Central time, so is their 8 o’clock my 10 o’clock? What happens with Daylight Savings Time?” No need to Google that anymore. We’re going to show you how to add more desktop clocks to Windows 10 and some tips and tricks with clocks and time....

If you want error-free documents, then Grammarly is the perfect solution. It’s an automated grammar checker that helps you spot typos, spelling, and grammar mistakes within your documents. But did you know it can also be added directly into Microsoft Word? Adding Grammarly to Microsoft Word will give you real-time feedback as you type while conveniently keeping your corrections and changes within the same document The native spell-check in Microsoft Word is not enough....

Ad blockers often develop a way to block ads, only for Twitch to update their streaming service so that ads appear once more. It’s a constant game of cat-and-mouse, but there are things you can do to block Twitch ads. How to Block Twitch Ads If Twitch updates and your ad blocker no longer works, try one of these methods. Join Twitch Turbo Select the channel you want to watch. On the right-hand side of the channel, select the button labeled Subscribe....

There’s still a need for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Whether it’s for music and movies when you go off-the-grid or for archiving important documents, disk-based storage is still here. Most devices don’t have a built-in CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray drive. Fortunately, you can get an external DVD drive, and Windows 10 and 11 are still capable of burning data to discs. Windows Built-in Disc Burning Software Microsoft has two tools to burn discs built into the Windows operating system....

Google Docs is a full-featured word processor. Unlike simple text editors like Notepad, you can use various formatting functions to make your document look exactly the way you want it to look. There are two ways you can better format any document. The first is changing the margins on the sides, top, and bottom of the document. The second is adjusting both line spacing and paragraph spacing. In this article you’ll learn how to change margins in Google Docs, as well as how to double space in Google Docs....

There’s more to building a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation than inserting the content. You’ll want to create an engaging slideshow that’s easy to read and understand. With this in mind, let’s look at adjusting the slide and object margins along with the slide size. Customize the Slide Margins in PowerPoint Unlike Microsoft Word, PowerPoint doesn’t offer a margin feature. By default, your elements and objects can span the entire width and height of a slide....

One of the first things you’ll want to do with a new 3D printer is learn how to change the filament. This step-by-step guide teaches you how to swap filament spools without damaging or clogging the extruder nozzle. These instructions will work for most FDM printers—from the Creality Ender 3 to the Voxelab Aquila S2 to the Anycubic Kobra. That said, it’s always good to read the manual for your 3D printer, especially if you’re new to 3D printing or you’re using a model you’ve never used before....

Xbox gamerpics or profile pictures (PFP) are one of the first things friends — and anybody you game with online — sees. If you chose a generic Xbox PFP when setting up your account, don’t worry, it’s easy to change your gamerpic. We’ll show you a few ways to do this. How to Change Your Gamerpic or PFP Using the Xbox Mobile App The easiest way to change your gamerpic to something that more accurately represents your personality is to use the Xbox app on your mobile device....

If you have a Mac and need to get some repair or replacement done on it, then you’ll first need to determine whether or not the Mac is still under warranty . With most other manufacturers, this means having to go through an annoying process where you search for some serial or tag number and then call customer support to get the warranty status. With Macs, it’s really simple. In the system information dialog, they have a tab that allows you to check your service and coverage status and shows you options for getting extra support....

One-on-one and group chats in Microsoft Teams make engaging in direct and focused conversations a breeze and help amp up teamwork and boost productivity. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create these chats so that you can connect with colleagues, share ideas, and collaborate more effectively. Create One on One Chats in Microsoft Teams The one-on-one chat feature in Microsoft Teams offers a seamless and effective way to communicate with team members privately, allowing you to discuss projects, send files, and catch up on important topics....

If you run a website of any kind, you should probably have an XML sitemap. It will help your search engine optimization (SEO). But you might be wondering what an XML sitemap is, and even if you knew, how would you create an XML sitemap? The good news is that creating an XML sitemap is easier than understanding exactly what it is. And understanding XML sitemaps is fairly simple too. You can do this....

Facebook is known for being a place online where people can meet others, share information, and create communities around a common interest. Group pages on Facebook are very popular for this reason, with many groups having thousands of members at one time. If you’re thinking about starting your own Facebook group page for a certain interest, it’s actually very easy to do. You’ll automatically become the admin of the group, allowing you to manage all aspects of it, which becomes necessary as more people join....

There are a lot of times when I need to include some simple data calculations in a Word document and a table is the best option. You can always try to insert an entire Excel spreadsheet into your Word doc , but that’s overkill sometimes. In this article, I’m going to talk about how you can use formulas inside tables in Word. There are only a handful of formulas you can use, but it’s enough to get totals, counts, round numbers, etc....

Customizing the Finder sidebar on an Apple Mac is a great way to make navigating your files easier. With just a few clicks, you can resize it the way you want, add your favorite locations for quick access, create shortcuts to custom files and folders, and more. This tutorial will walk you through various customization tips and tweaks to personalize the Finder sidebar on a Mac computer. Resize the Mac Finder Sidebar The Finder sidebar shows up on the left side of every window you open, but you may not like its default size....

Have you ever felt like breaking up with all the online accounts you have on your devices and just go back to the peace and quiet of the pre-Internet days? With all the noise online from ads, trolls, fake news, promotional and junk emails , it’s easy to feel like you’re living in a cluttered world, and you just want to get rid of it all. Even though it takes a couple of clicks to leave some websites and social networks, there are those that make you jump through more hoops, while others make it near-impossible to leave....

If you’re sharing a Windows PC with family or friends, then it makes sense to have different user accounts. Unless you want to share your personal settings (like your desktop background or browser bookmarks ), creating a new user account gives each user their own separate profile. Unfortunately, your Windows user profile (containing your personalization data) can sometimes become corrupted. If you want to remove it, you can delete the user account entirely....

By default, the Google Chrome browser can currently only be downloaded and installed while connected to the Internet. The small file you download will start the installer, which will then go to the Internet to download the rest of the Google Chrome files. However, for IT administrators who want to install Chrome on computers not connected to the Internet or want to install Chrome on to many computers at once, this is not a very good option....