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On Windows 11, it’s now possible to install the Google Play Store in the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to download and install Android apps on your computer through a workaround that includes many steps. It was just a matter of time until someone figured it out. You can now install Android apps from the Play Store on Windows 11, but not officially. Instead, a person using the ADeltaX handle on Twitter crafted a procedure to get around the original Windows Subsystem for Android to install the Google Play Store app, giving you access to the entire catalog of Android apps....

Part 2: How to install and configure WordPress with XAMPP in Windows We already talked in part 1, about how to get ready our WordPress environment installing and configuring XAMPP; now in part 2, we are going to install and configure WordPress itself. To get a copy of the latest WordPress installation, go to http://wordpress.org/download and download the zip file to your desktop. See image 1. Image 1. Unzip WordPress’ folder and copy it to {xampp installation folder}/htdocs; here you can also rename the WordPress folder to anything you want to keep things clean and organized....

This article explains how to integrate a desktop or laptop PC with a home theater, allowing you to use your TV as a PC monitor, access a room-filling listening experience, show videos and photos on your TV, and more. What to Know Connect a PC to a TV using your TV’s VGA or HDMI input, or use a VGA-to-HDMI or USB-to-HDMI converter. Use a Blu-ray Disc player or media streamer to access and stream audio, video, and still image content from your PC to your TV....

Do you have a habit of keeping notes to remind yourself of tasks? If yes, then have you tried organizing your notes using folders, categories, or even tags, but ended up with an even more unorganized mess on your screen? If you answered positively to any of those questions, you’ll probably love how Obsidian can help you make sense out of your note-taking chaos. It can do that by letting you see a visual representation of your notes and their relations....

This article explains how to assign a different default web browser on your Windows computer to address problems with unresponsive hyperlinks in Outlook. It also includes information on checking for updates to Outlook and installing them. Instructions in this article apply to Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, and Outlook 2010 on Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. What to Know Windows 10: Select Start. Type default app and select Default App Settings....

This article explains how to turn on LED flash alerts for your iPhone push notifications. The LED flash for alerts is available on iPhones 4 or newer and iOS 5 or later. What to Know Open the Settings app > tap General > Accessibility. Scroll down to the Hearing section. Toggle on the LED Flash for Alerts menu. How to Turn On iPhone LED Flash Alerts Once turned on, your phone’s flash will now blink when you have alerts or incoming calls....

This article explains how to combine two or more PowerPoint presentations into one presentation. Whether you’re using Mac or PC versions of PowerPoint, it’s easy to combine PowerPoint presentations. What to Know In your primary PowerPoint: Home > New Slide > Reuse Slides > Browse.In your secondary PowerPoint: Open. Right-click individual slides and choose Insert Slide, or select Insert All Slides. Method 1: Reuse Slides Microsoft PowerPoint provides the option to Reuse Slides....

When you switch your email service from Yahoo to Gmail, transfer your Yahoo mail and contacts to your Gmail account. Once the transfer is complete, send mail from either account at any time. Choose either your Yahoo or Gmail email address when composing messages or replying to existing ones. Or, configure your Yahoo mailbox to forward to the other account. How to Migrate Yahoo Contacts to Gmail (and Emails, Too) Log in to your Yahoo account and your Gmail account to prepare to transfer messages and your address book....

Who doesn’t love using Vimeo? It’s a great video streaming platform with amazing content under its sleeves. It has many alternatives but still stays one of the best video platforms. If you use Vimeo daily, you must know that how sometimes you find excellent videos that you love to keep with yourself and share with others on Instagram, too. But as you don’t find an option to download or share the video, you just scroll the video away with a frowning face....

On Windows 10, when you connect to a Wi-Fi network, you usually use a passphrase (password) that grants you access to the network, which also applies a security template to keep the communication secure. Although once you’re connected, you typically don’t have to worry about the connection security. It’s important to know the security type to determine whether your device is using a secure connection. In addition, it can help you troubleshoot problems, when you can’t connect after the security type changes in the network....

If you are a frequent terminal user, you may come across situations where you need to debug the code or copy the output of a script for future reference. For such cases, you may want to record the terminal session to obtain the log file of all the input commands you have entered and their outputs. Here is one way that you can use to record terminal session in Ubuntu....

Cloud storage and computing are both provided by iCloud. For maintaining storage, users prefer removing their data for this reason, but they risk accidentally deleting crucial emails. If you are someone looking for tips to recover permanently deleted iCloud emails, we bring you a helpful guide that will teach you how to recover deleted iCloud emails. Also, we will tell you does iCloud backup emails and how to recover permanently deleted emails without backup....

This article explains how to register an Echo Dot, including instructions for what to do if you’re having trouble with a used Echo Dot still registered to another account. What to Know How Do I Register My Echo Device? Here’s how to set up an Echo Dot: Why Is My Echo Dot Saying It’s Not Registered? The Echo Dot will be automatically registered to your account. When the Echo Dot arrives, plug it in and follow the instructions in your Alexa app....

This article explains how to remove ambient (background) noise from Audacity recordings in version 2.2.2 and later. What to Know Highlight 1 to 2 second clip with no sound > select Effect > Noise Reduction > Get Noise Profile.Next: Select entire recording with Ctrl + A on keyboard > select Effect > Noise Reduction > OK. How to Get Rid of Background Noise You should remove background noise before converting the file from ....

This article explains how to remove the Motorola Droid 2’s back cover so you can access its memory card and battery. What to Know Flip over the Motorola Droid 2 and slide down the back cover. It should move with enough pressure.With the cover off, you can remove the battery and memory card. How to Remove or Take Out the Motorola Droid 2 Back Cover Turn over the Motorola Droid 2 and slide the back cover downwards....

This article explains how to remove paragraph symbols in Outlook. This information applies to Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2010, and Outlook for Microsoft 365. What to Know Open Outlook on your computer. Select New Email. Type the placeholder text in the email body.In the top menu, choose Format Text. In the Paragraph section, select the paragraph symbol to turn off all formatting marks.Reverse the process to turn formatting back on or toggle formatting off and on with Ctrl+Shift+*....

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ models offer AMOLED display, Octa-core Processor, 64 GB RAM; all in addition to its stylish looks in 6 different colors. If you are looking to buy one, click here to read detailed specifications. If you have recently bought one, and need help setting it up, read this guide. We have explained how to insert and remove SIM card from Samsung Galaxy and how to insert & remove an SD card from Galaxy S8+ as well....

Whether you’re downloading Instagram to a new device, or have been logged out accidentally, it’s sometimes hard to recall a password you don’t often use. If you forgot your Instagram password, resetting it is a quick and easy way to recover on any device. What to Know Go to Log in > Forgot Password. Enter your email address, phone number, or username and select Reset Password.Check the email or phone number associated with your account for a link to reset your password....

Windows 10 includes the Mail app as one of its default built-in apps, and it’s a really good app if you’re looking for a simple email client. The app comes with all the basic features you need, including support for Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, POP and IMAP accounts. However, there will be times when you may come across some issues, such as emails not syncing, problems opening the app, adding new email accounts, and certain settings not working....

There have been several news stories of hackers hijacking Android phone cameras to eavesdrop on their users or supplying them with fake images. As an alert phone owner, you might be looking to prevent that by assessing the likelihood and true risks of such a threat event. Kali Linux is one of the best tools to check your Android phone camera’s potential vulnerabilities through a penetration test. It can help you stay on top of any hacker attempts to remotely access the phone camera....