People have a hard time switching from services they are used to. I have met people who have switched wireless carriers and phones to an iOS device simply because they wanted to keep using iTunes for their music player. Before changing to a whole new device just for the sake of syncing with iTunes, take a look at the options below. You might save yourself a lot of time and money....
The quality of a VoIP call depends on your internet connection. Too many lost packets indicate that your conversation won’t be clear. You can determine the quality of your internet connection and its ability to quickly carry packets to a destination using a method called PING (Packet Internet Groper). What to Know Find the IP address of your VoIP provider’s gateway. Then, open Command Prompt and enter Ping [IP address]. Use the shortcut CTRL+C to summarize the results, including the number of packets sent and received and the packet loss....
TextFree application, just like WhatsApp, allows users to text and call for free while making use of the Internet. If you are someone already using the app, you might be familiar with its many other features. And tracing this special number might not be child’s play. If you wonder how to trace a text app number for free, this is the right place to be. So, continue reading to learn about text app number in detail as well....
This article explains how to improve startup time in Windows 10 by disabling startup programs. What to Know Go to the Task Manager, select each program that you don’t want to start up automatically, then select Disable.Run an anti-virus scan, disable hardware you don’t use, upgrade your RAM, or switch to an SSD. How to View Windows Startup Programs Most PCs have too many programs that start up when the computer boots....
Excel spreadsheets help you organize, manipulate, and share data, but sometimes text formatting is as important. You may need to indent text in an Excel cell when using a specific layout or adding a paragraph, for example. Here’s how to use Excel’s built-in indenting function in Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel Online, Excel 2019, and Excel 2016. What to Know Select the cells you want to indent and go to Home > Alignment > Increase Indent....
Most of the times we are occupied on our smartphones as they get almost all the things done for us. However, have you ever come across a useful Chrome extension on your iPhone or Android device and wanted to add it instantly to the Chrome browser on your PC or Mac? Unfortunately, Chrome app store is not accessible on mobile devices but in this guide, we will let you know how you can easily install Chrome extensions remotely from iPhone or Android Chrome App to Chrome on Desktop....
Do you want to install Windows 7 without a disc or USB? Or, Are you looking to Factory Reset Windows 7 Without CD? As always, we have got you covered. Through this guide, we are going to discuss two different ways to install Windows 7. So, keep reading! When the Windows operating system faces serious problems, many Windows users choose to reinstall the operating system since it can usually restore the system to normal....
Regardless of your feelings about Google, many people around the world use Google services every day. As such, it’s important to talk about all the amazing ways you can get easier access to your Google account, particularly for those trying to use Linux in the enterprise. This tutorial shows you how to integrate your Google account into GNOME Shell. Connecting Your Google Account In GNOME Shell, integrating your Google account is very simple....
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is the most important part of the PC of a gamer and nowadays they make them very powerful. GPUs get hot when you are utilizing their power in a GPU-intensive application. A powerful GPU will handle even that but playing PC games on a higher-settings will definitely get its temperature higher. So, if you are doing the same and asking questions like is GPU temp important or how to lower GPU temp then you are at the right place....
This guide covers how to make a Flower Pot in Minecraft and how to put flowers in them on any platform. What to Know Make a Crafting Table using 4 Wood Planks of any type.Put a Brick in the first and third boxes of the first row, then put a Brick in the middle box of the second row.Place a Flower Pot on the ground, then place a plant on top of it to make a potted plant....
This article will explain how to change an image’s transparency on Google Slides. What to Know Right-click or tap and hold on the image and select Format Options.Use the Transparency slider to set the image’s transparency to 100%, or whatever you want. How to Make Google Slides Images Transparent Google Slides has its own transparency slider for all images, so if you want to make an image transparent, that’s the best way to do it....
Sometimes, when you are not even in deep sleep, you might not hear the sound of your alarm that just rang. And because you miss the alarm, you may miss your important work the other day you have. The low alarm sound issues can occur due to the clogged speakers on your phone or some settings that you’ve accidentally triggered. The lower alarm volume issues can occur on any device, whether Android or iOS....
This article explains how to move your backup files to a new, larger Time Machine drive without losing any data. Instructions cover devices running macOS 10.6 and later. What to Know Format the new drive, then right-click it and select Get Info. Ensure Ignore ownership on this volume is not active. Sign in as admin.In System Preferences > Time Machine, uncheck Back up Automatically. Drag Backups.backupdb from the old drive to the new....
Xbox Cloud Gaming is Microsoft’s service that lets you play console games on your mobile devices via the cloud. One of the games that was missing in its collection was Fortnite, but that changes now. You can now play Fortnite on iOS, iPadOS, Android Phones and Tablets with Xbox Cloud Gaming for free. Here’s how to do it. How to Play Fortnite on Mobile via Xbox Cloud Gaming (iPhone, iPad, Android) In case you are using this service for the first time or want a refresher, follow these simple steps to play Fortnite on your iOS, Android mobiles as well as iPad and other tablets via Xbox Cloud Gaming....
GIFs are seemingly everywhere online, with users posting GIFs on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Reddit. Instagram, however, doesn’t support the GIF format. While there are workarounds in the form of apps that convert GIFs into video files, such as Giphy and GifLab, one of the best ways to share GIF-like videos on Instagram is Boomerang from Instagram. What Is Boomerang from Instagram? Boomerang from Instagram, usually referred to as Boomerang, is a video app from Instagram that takes bursts of photos and stitches the images together in a mini video that plays forward and backward....
On Windows 10, devices receive two feature updates each year, which usually introduce new features, changes, and improvements to enhance the overall experience and security. The only caveat is that these updates (such as version 1903, May 2019 Update) are mandatory and they install automatically, and because during the early days upgrades may still have issues, they can negatively affect the user experience. Although it may not always be the case, when a new release of Windows 10 becomes available, it may still contain bugs, new or existing features may not work correctly, and drivers may break as a result of compatibility problems with the new version, which is why it’s a good idea to defer an upgrade until you are sure that most problems are resolved....
This article contains tips for printing directly from your camera without first downloading the images to a computer. What to Know Check the user guide to see whether your camera prints directly, has software for that purpose, or includes the PictBridge standard.Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer with a USB cable, or leave the camera turned on and connect to a network to print wirelessly.If your camera came with an AC adapter, plug it in....
This article explains how to empty an Outlook.com folder quickly and easily by deleting all contents or deleting emails selectively. What to Know Right-click the folder and select Empty folder, then select Delete all to confirm. Messages move to the Deleted Items folder.To delete only some messages: Select the checkboxes next to the messages you want to delete, then select Move to > Deleted Items.To retrieve a deleted message: Find it in the Deleted Items folder, select Move to, and choose an inbox folder....
This article explains how to remove an SD card from a MacBook. What to Know From the desktop: CTRL+Click the SD card on your desktop, and select Eject. Using Trash: Click and drag the SD card toward your dock, and drop it on the Eject icon. Using Finder: Open Finder, and click the Eject icon next to the SD card in Locations. How to Safely Remove an SD Card From a MacBook There are three ways to safely remove an SD card from a MacBook....
You can perform a factory reset on your computer to reinstall Windows 11 from the boot environment. The option comes in handy when the device has problems or can’t start correctly, making it impossible to proceed with the reset from the desktop environment. The option available through the Advanced Startup settings is the same “Reset this PC” feature available in the Settings app. You can reset a laptop or desktop computer to the factory default settings using the local image or download a fresh copy of Windows 11 from the cloud using this feature....
