Faulty internet aside, syncing issues on OneDrive can usually be fixed by simply resetting the service. Here are the steps to do so. While we will demonstrate the process in Windows 11, it should work the same in Windows 10 as well, as OneDrive hasn’t been drastically changed, unlike some other elements of the OS. Though on both you should also make sure that your syncing issues aren’t just due to a poor internet connection....
I recently was asked by a friend how they could reset their wireless router back to its default settings since they no longer could remember the WiFi password. Ever happen to you? Me too! There are a couple of reasons why you may need to reset your wireless router: 1) You used a hard to remember password, forgot it and don’t have the password stored anywhere or 2) It was setup by someone else and you don’t know the password or 3) You want to reset the router due to performance or connectivity issues or 4) You think your router may be compromised and want to reset it to block any unauthorized users....
“Where’d my email go? It just disappeared.” It’s shocking how many times I’ve heard this over my career. But not as shocking as how many people who don’t realize that they can easily search for a specific email in Outlook. After reading this guide on how to search Outlook email by date, sender, keyword, and more, you’ll be able to find any email in Outlook too. We’re going to give you all the Outlook email search tips you can handle....
It used to be much easier to see other people’s likes with the old Facebook Graph Search, but since 2019, that feature has been replaced with a new API that no longer allows you to search directly for your friends’ likes. Luckily, there are other methods to check what someone likes on Facebook, and this article will show you how. How to See Other People’s Likes on Desktop Device The easiest method to see what someone likes is to go to their Facebook profile....
The Meta Quest 2 is a powerful, standalone headset that utilizes inside-out tracking to provide incredible gameplay without wires, but it comes at a cost. The headset’s performance isn’t on par with that of a high-end gaming PC, meaning gaming performance is limited to what the headset can handle. There’s a workaround, though. You can play high-performance PC VR games on Quest through an Oculus link cable. Better yet, you can do it wirelessly through the Oculus Air Link....
Apple Wallet – formerly Passbook – is a mobile wallet app you can use to digitize all of the cards stuffed in your purse or pockets so you don’t have to carry them around with you all the time. It securely stores all your passes, coupons, credit and debit cards, airline or movie tickets, gift, and loyalty cards in virtual versions so you can access them easily, and at any time....
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S8 or newer, then you already have the Bixby voice assistant available on your phone. It was created specifically for Samsung Galaxy devices that feature the Bixby button on the side. When you first launch Bixby for the first time, you’ll need to go through a quick setup process to sync Bixby with your Samsung account. Once this is done, you can start using all of the voice-assistant features that are available....
Prolonged smartphone usage and exposure to inappropriate content can harm your kids. If your child uses an iPhone, make sure the device has appropriate parental control settings. With parental control, you can cut back your child’s smartphone usage, manage their apps, websites they visit, people they call/text, etc. This tutorial will show you how to set up parental control on an iPhone using Screen Time features. Enable Screen Time on iPhone First things first: enable Screen Time on your kid’s iPhone....
Sorting data by date seems like it should be a simple task, and, indeed, Microsoft Excel offers a number of ways to sort data by date. However, sometimes Excel’s sorting tools don’t work correctly, and that can be very frustrating. Here are a few ways to sort by date in Excel, as well as a trick to try if dates aren’t sorting correctly. Sorting a Single Column of Dates in Excel The easiest way to sort dates in Excel is to use the sorting tool to display dates in the order you want....
CCleaner remains a popular tool for computer optimization despite the program’s history of privacy concerns . By default, it starts with Windows, monitoring for junk files, checking for updates, and (in the Pro version) cleaning your PC on a schedule. But if you believe that slows down the operating system’s startup time, you can always choose to stop CCleaner from auto-launching. Disabling CCleaner at startup through the Windows Task Manager is not always effective because the program runs multiple processes that continue to cause it to launch at startup....
There’s a nice little feature built into Windows that allows you to track when someone views, edits, or deletes something inside of a specified folder. So if there’s a folder or file that you want to know who is accessing, then this is the built-in method without having to use third-party software. This feature is actually part of a Windows security feature called Group Policy , which is used by most IT Professionals who manage computers in the corporate network via servers, however, it can also be used locally on a PC without any servers....
One of the great things about using a Mac along with your iPhone is the integration between the two platforms, especially when it comes to communication. You can route phone calls and even send text messages from your iPhone to your Mac. This synchronization can be a mixed blessing. Yes, it’s convenient to get messages on your Mac, but the constant stream of alerts can be a considerable distraction. Want to turn off the firehose of alerts?...
If you want to use the modern features of Word 2019 or Office 365, you will need to upgrade your Word documents if they are based on an older version of the Word software. Upgrading ensures that your documents are compatible with the newer versions of Word and that you are able to use the new formatting and other tools available in the latest versions of the software. Converting an old Word document to a newer version only takes a few clicks as long as the Word software is installed on your computer....
Is Zoom malfunctioning on your Chromebook? Does Zoom freeze/crash at random intervals? Are you unable to join meetings , or do some features (screen sharing, virtual background , etc.) fail to work? Updating Zoom to the latest version might resolve these issues. Zoom updates sometimes ship with new functionalities and fixes for bugs and other performance malfunctions. This tutorial will show you how to update Zoom on Chromebooks to the latest version....
If you’re planning to install any kind of custom ROMs or custom kernels on your Android device, you’re going to need a custom recovery to do it. A custom recovery like ClockworkMod recovery can help you flash various custom files on your device. The recovery first needs to be flashed on your device before you can use it. There are certain steps you need to follow to replace the stock recovery on your device with a custom one....
Do you need a program that you can use to simultaneously voice/video chat, stream from your PC, and message friends, all while gaming? Discord is an instant messaging software that has lots of features and is a top choice for gamers to connect with their friends. You can download Discord for free on any PC. All you need to do to start using it is create an account. Once you do, you will be able to have access to all of Discord’s features....
The cardinal rule of backups is that you should have them in at least two different places, which are unlikely to be destroyed at the same time. At least, this has been the conventional wisdom for years, but cloud storage services have changed the equation. Now you can put your data in the trusted hands of major corporations! OK, opinions on the privacy implications vary, but the fact is that it’s possible to backup your entire hard drive to Google Drive using Google Backup and Sync, and we’re going to show you how....
Apple has a reputation for making products that attract a price premium, but they’ve also got some pretty generous policies and services to ensure you only have to pay for software or services once and then share them with your whole family. iCloud is the key to all this and encompasses both iCloud storage sharing and the various other family Group goodies that use iCloud as a backbone. So let’s look at how to set up iCloud Family Sharing, and get your nearest and dearest to join and share all the good stuff Apple has to offer with them....
If you want to keep your conversations secure, you can’t do much better than the secure messaging app Signal. Thanks to Signal’s end-to-end encryption, no one—not even Signal—can listen to your calls or read your messages. You don’t have to adjust any settings to get a high level of security from Signal—those features are built-in. However, you can make a few tweaks to get even more out of the app. We’ll show you how to use Signal and offer some tips and tricks you’ll want to try....
Reddit is one of the most popular social media discussion websites. However, a problem with the platform is that if a Reddit user, admin, or moderator deletes a post or comment, it’s gone. This can mean losing key information, a great recipe, or a hilarious meme. Luckily, it’s sometimes possible to retrieve and view deleted Reddit posts. Here’s how. Note: As Reddit continually updates its platform, and because these third-party applications work without Reddit’s permission, they often stop working....
