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Cranking up your Surface keyboard backlight at night or in dark rooms enhances key visibility when typing. Conversely, decreasing or turning off your keyboard backlight (in a lit room or outdoors) can reduce battery drainage . Adjusting keyboard brightness on Surface devices is straightforward, but the steps vary depending on your Surface model or keyboard configuration. The instructions in the next section will guide you on adjusting the keyboard backlight on any Surface laptop....

There are several ways to take a screenshot on Android , but the simplest and most basic one is holding down the Power and Volume Down buttons for a second, and that’s it. A typical screenshot will only capture what appears on the active screen though. If you want to capture a long conversation, webpage, or multiple posts in your social feed, you may have to repeat the process several times over, which is a tedious process....

One way to think of the Domain Name System (or DNS) is as the phone book of the internet – DNS servers tell your machine what IP address domain names should point to. For example, when you navigate to Google in your web browser (via google.com), that domain is pointing you to 172.217.5.110 . You instead type this IP into your browser’s address bar, and you’ll see that it brings you to Google....

Do you have too many items cluttering up the Reading List in Safari on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac? We’ll show you how you can get it back under control. Safari’s Reading List is the best way to save interesting articles you come across for later. However, add too many items into the list and it can quickly overwhelm you. That’s why you must take the time to clear it regularly....

Python is a popular programming language and framework for applications on modern operating systems (including macOS). However, Python is often split into two distinct versions—Python 2 and Python 3. Python 2 used to be included in macOS, but it’s no longer supported for security reasons. Only Python 3 is officially supported. While you can install it on your Mac alongside Python 2, having the two versions installed together isn’t recommended....

With the rise of 4K and UHD video technology, both storing and sharing your videos is becoming more difficult. Large video clips can be hard to manage, and they’re more difficult to transfer if your Mac runs out of space. If you often have a problem with storing or sending large videos, you should learn how to compress your video files on your Mac. There are plenty of apps and tools that can help you do that....

Alexa is one of the most popular smart home platforms available today due to its wide range of compatible devices and ease of use. Alexa makes it easy to control smart lights from dozens of different brands through the app, through voice, and through other methods. This guide will walk you through exactly how to set up smart lights with Alexa, how to control them once you’ve set them up, and more....

If you’re working with data in Google Sheets and would like to share it with people who may not normally use Google Sheets, there are several ways to do this. In this article, you’ll learn how to use embedded features in Google Sheets that will let you convert Google Sheets to PDF. There is also one option to take advantage of your print driver’s ability to print anything to PDF format....

One of the best ways to show off your photos and relive memories is with a slideshow. By adding subtle photo effects and background music you can create a meaningful and memorable show. Using the Apple Photos app, you can put together a photo slideshow in just minutes. Then, watch, save, or share it with friends and family. If you’re ready to do something unique with your pictures , here’s how to create a slideshow on Mac....

Gantt charts are a popular way to keep track of projects, especially for teams that need to keep the duration of a task in mind. By using a Gantt chart effectively, you can make sure different tasks don’t interfere with each other, and even determine when one should finish so another can start. There are several ways to make Gantt charts, but in this article we’ll show you how to make one in a program that you probably have available: Microsoft Excel....

Many companies opt for phone numbers that spell catchy phrases as they’re easier to remember than plain-digit contact numbers. But these alphanumeric sequences also confuse people who’ve never had to dial one. Luckily, there’s nothing complicated about calling a number like “1-800-MY-APPLE.” On the iPhone, there are multiple ways to dial letters, and this guide will explore each of them. What Do the Letters in a Phone Number Mean? Whether you use a traditional rotary phone or a modem smartphone, the numbers “2” to “9” are linked with specific letters....

Have you ever noticed an error in your YouTube video after it has already been uploaded and shared by you and others to social media? If you have found yourself in this situation, your first reaction might be to panic and think you must fix the error, delete the uploaded video, and re-upload the new one. However, this process will render your previous video link dead, and any embeds of your video will show the following image to visitors....

When large telecoms, utilities, and even the government are getting hit with data breaches, what chance do you stand? A surprisingly good chance if you take a few key measures. One of those measures is encrypting your hard drive or SSD. Windows 10 has a way to encrypt your built-in drive with Microsoft’s BitLocker technology. It’s easy to implement, easy to use, and doesn’t require any special skills or hardware. However, you do need to have Windows Pro , Enterprise, or Education versions of Windows 10....

Are you continually receiving a “This video file cannot be played. (Error Code: 102630)” message while playing video content in your web browser? It could be a single video file causing trouble or a site-wide issue affecting multiple videos. Error code 102630 can pop up due to several factors, such as your browser being incompatible with the video, an outdated graphics driver acting up, or a browser extension causing conflicts....

Google Chrome usually displays a “Page Unresponsive” error when a web page takes too long or fails to load correctly. In most cases, selecting Exit pages and refreshing the problematic page should help you get rid of the error for good. If not, try accessing the page on another browser such as Edge, Safari, or Firefox. If it shows up without running into any problems, you’re likely dealing with a Chrome-related issue that you must fix on your end....

Microsoft Teams displays a caa70004 error code and a “We’re sorry-we’ve run into an issue” message when the app is experiencing issues and is unable to load the main interface. There are many reasons your app acts this way. In this guide, we’ll show you a few ways to resolve your Teams errors so you can get back to your professional communications. Some reasons you can’t use Teams and get an error caa70004 are that your app is lacking required permissions, there are app compatibility issues, your app’s cache is corrupted, there’s an issue with your login session, and more....

Is your slow MacBook driving you nuts? We may have the answer to speeding up your computer’s performance. The problem can usually be blamed on one of five common issues: – Background applications – Limited hard drive space – Outdated hardware – Applications that slow down login – Outdated software Let’s dive into each issue and what can be done to fix them. Background Applications Applications that run in the background can put a massive strain on your MacBook’s performance....

If you’re trying to play a movie or boxset on Disney+ and you’re seeing the Disney+ error code 73 on your screen, then you’ll need to check your connection. There are several reasons why this error might appear, but the most common cause is a connection to a virtual private network (VPN) that Disney+ is blocking. Disney+ isn’t alone in doing this, as all major streaming services actively try to block VPN connections to prevent you from streaming content that isn’t accessible in your region....

An err_too_many_redirects error in Google Chrome is a sign that the webpage you’re trying to load is stuck in a redirection loop. If the number of redirects exceeds 20, Google Chrome will stop the process. This allows you to try another page or check for errors or problems with the website, Google Chrome, or your connection. There are a number of possible causes of an err_too_many_redirects error in Google Chrome, from a misconfigured website to corrupt cache files....

Google’s reCAPTCHA allows websites to reduce spam by requiring users to prove they’re not robots. If this service doesn’t work for a site, you can’t continue your form submissions as the site won’t let you move forward. In this guide, we’ll show you how to fix reCAPTCHA so your form submissions are successful. The most common reason reCAPTCHA doesn’t work is that Google finds your IP address suspicious . Other causes include outdated web browsers, faulty browser extensions, banned VPN servers, and more....