Office 365 Personal, Home or Business products are great ways to access all of Microsoft’s Office products on your desktop, tablet or mobile phone. It’s way better than having to buy each version of Office individually and enter a product key, like we used to have to do before. With Office 365, you get free updates whenever a new version is released and it’s really easy to move your copy of Office from one computer to another....
Whether you’re dealing with a slow computer or just noticed a bunch of bloatware hogging all resources, killing the offending processes in Windows is the best method to deal with the problem. Not only does this boost the performance of your PC, but it can also help stave off spyware and viruses. And before you ask: no, it’s not hard to kill a process in Windows 10. We’ll go over all the different ways you can do this safely and easily....
Discord has emerged as one of the web’s most powerful chat and video platforms, taking a chunk of market share away from services such as Skype and Telegram. Before it, users were relying on Discord alternatives such as Ventrilo and TeamSpeak—both of which are practically dead now. Originally boasting features that catered specifically to gamers, Discord recently shifted its focus and changed its tagline to “Chat for Communities and Friends”. A broader approach like this may lead to a wider appeal, and Discord definitely has the features necessary for it to go mainstream....
It isn’t always easy when visiting or exploring new places to judge distances for walks or hikes just from a map on Google Maps. That’s why Google has incorporated a feature into Google Maps where you can carefully measure out distances using the mouse. In this article, you’ll learn how to measure distance on Google Maps as well as in the associated Google My Maps library. You’ll also learn how to do this on the mobile version of Google Maps....
On your Windows 11 PC, an essential utility that you’ll often need access to is File Explorer. Like with Windows 10, there are several ways to open File Explorer on a Windows 11 PC. You can use a keyboard shortcut, a desktop icon, or even the Windows taskbar to open the Windows built-in file manager app. Using a Keyboard Shortcut The quickest way to launch File Manager in Windows 11 is by using a keyboard shortcut ....
The total performance of a computer is the result of various components working together. If one component is too slow, it causes a bottleneck. In any computer, one component will be the main performance limiter unless you have a truly balanced build. That’s not a problem by itself, but it’s possible to give your GPU, CPU and RAM a speed boost. Letting other components in the system reach their true potential....
Setting your iPhone to vibrate prevents calls and alerts from disturbing others. This can be great when you’re in important meetings or don’t want your ringtone making unwanted noise . We’ll show you how to turn on vibration on your iPhone for ringtones, alerts, and alarms. You’ll also learn to create custom vibration patterns to enhance your notification experience. Why is Your iPhone Vibrating Randomly? If you’re getting a cellular phone call, your iPhone will vibrate continuously (for 15-30 seconds), especially in Silent mode....
If you are wondering how to record audio on Windows 10, you’ll be happy to hear that there are multiple methods available. Whether you need to record your voice quickly, record the desktop audio from your computer, or make a professional quality voice recording, you can get the task done with two simple apps. One app is already installed by default on Windows 10, but the other app is called Audacity and can be downloaded from their website ....
Microsoft lets you use multiple email accounts in the Outlook desktop and mobile apps. If you no longer want to receive emails from an account, you can either disable the account or remove it from Outlook. This tutorial covers steps for disabling or deleting an email account in the Outlook app for Android , iOS, Windows, and macOS. You’ll also learn how to delete connected accounts from Outlook on the web....
Are you facing issues with your SIM card on your Android or iPhone? You may be experiencing poor network connectivity, SIM card errors, or you have a new phone or SIM card and need to switch it out. Resetting the SIM card can often help resolve the problem and get your device back on track. In this guide, we’ll walk you through resetting a SIM card on Android and iPhone devices....
Instagram is a window into our lives, so as it exploded in popularity users started advocating for online safety features. It’s no secret that some users get the urge to troll, harass, and cyberbully others because they feel safe in virtual space. That’s why we’re going to discuss how to restrict someone on Instagram. As part of the fight against cyberbullying, Instagram launched some new privacy and security features, among them the ability to restrict certain accounts....
iOS does not provide native means to automate text message replies on the iPhone. You also won’t find any third-party apps on the App Store to help you with that. But there will be instances when you don’t want to bother replying to messages. You can then use this workaround on the iPhone’s Do Not Disturb feature to send text replies automatically. Below, you’ll learn what you can do to set up automatic text replies with Do Not Disturb on your iPhone....
Location sharing eliminates the hassle of providing complicated directions when meeting with friends, colleagues, and family members. If you use an iPhone, you can rely on multiple methods to transmit your location to Apple and non-Apple users. Read on to learn about the best ways to share your location on your iPhone. Share Location Using Find My App If you want to share your location in real-time with another iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac user, the best way is to use the Find My app built into iOS and iPadOS....
If you don’t like iTunes opening each time you connect a device to your computer, you might want to learn to stop iTunes from opening automatically on your machine. There are multiple occasions when your favorite music manager may show up. Connecting an iOS device to your computer, having the app in your startup list, and accessing one of the app’s compatible media file formats are some of the triggers for launching iTunes on your Windows PC or Mac....
If you got a new MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini, you might need to transfer data from your old Mac to your new computer. However, you don’t have to copy everything over manually. Learn how to quickly use the Migration Assistant in macOS to move documents, applications, user accounts, and system settings from your old Mac to your new Mac. Preparing for Migration It’s possible to copy over user accounts, documents, programs, and settings from your old Mac during or after setting up your new Mac....
Laptops with touch-enabled displays are conveniently easy to use. Touch input allows for faster navigation and optimizes your computer for touchscreen-focused features and apps. The touch screen is a default feature on touchscreen-enabled laptops and 2-in-1 tablet PCs. But what if you want to turn off the touch screen and use other input methods? Maybe, because your PC’s touch screen is unstable or malfunctioning? You can disable the touch screen until you find a solution....
Google Assistant is always there for you, and always listening. Even when you don’t want it to. It can be very convenient to say “OK Google” and have a digital assistant answer you right away. But what if you want to turn that assistant off? Whether it’s due to privacy concerns or any other reason, it doesn’t seem very straightforward to turn the OK Google feature on or off on your phone....
Razer Synapse software updates are like a tune-up for your Razer gear . They bring new features, increase performance, and patch software and firmware-related hiccups. Keeping Razer devices in peak form hinges on these updates. By default, Razer Synapse keeps itself up-to-date automatically. But what if auto-updates are disabled, or you want to be sure you’re on the latest version? In that case, you have three approaches to update Razer Synapse: through the Windows system tray , the Razer Synapse user interface, and the Razer Gaming Software utility....
Apple AirPods are one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season, and they’re great headphones for those who want to listen to their tunes while exercising or while on the go. However, they’re comfortable headphones with decent audio quality and impressive battery life – making them an excellent option as primary headphones for a computer as well. Connecting Apple AirPods to an Apple device is immediately intuitive and basically just involves flipping up the lid....
Long-time Minecraft players are familiar with the different types of building blocks in Minecraft : wood, stone, sand, iron, and more. The 1.17 update added a new type of material: copper. You can’t use copper to make tools like axes or swords, but it adds many new options in terms of both utility and aesthetics. Copper is also the first block to take advantage of the new weathering element. While the uses are still limited, there is a lot of exciting potential for this new block, and Mojang will likely expand copper’s use as the game progresses....
