Chrome just updated again and with it comes a neat little button for tidying up. As of version 29.0.154.57 (Stable), there is a new feature found in Chrome’s setting window that allows users to completely reset their browser. The result of activating this function will bring Chrome back to its initial state like it was at installation, with one particular benefit: it doesn’t erase your bookmarks. In other words: Note: Extensions are not removed, they are only disabled....

The need to securely delete files on your hard drive depends on whether you’re using a regular hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD). You don’t need to delete files on an SSD securely. Securely Erase Files on Solid State Drives (SSDs) vs. Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) Older Macs came with regular hard disk drives (HDDs). Newer Macs now come with solid-state drives (SSDs), and you cannot securely erase files on an SSD....

Here, we’ll show you how easy it is to set up multiple conditional formatting rules in Google Sheets. Add Another Rule to the Same Cells Since you’re interested in setting up more than one conditional formatting rule, we’ll assume you have already created one. But you can check out our tutorial for using conditional formatting in Google Sheets for the basics on the feature if needed. If you want to use another conditional formatting rule for the exact same cells, follow these steps....

Setting up Google Talk with Fring Step 1 Pop on to the iTunes App Store from your iPhone and download the Fring app. It’s free! Step 2 When you first launch the Fring app, you’ll be asked to create an account or log in with your existing account. Do so. Step 3 Once you’re logged in, touch the More button along the bottom and then touch Add-ons. Step4 Touch Google Talk....

Perhaps you have small children in your home, or maybe you will soon be hosting visitors? Whatever the circumstance, there may be a time when you wish to limit access to your computer or certain applications on your computer. The good news is that Windows 7 includes very granular controls, which allow you to do just that. As it’s called in Windows 7, Parental Controls allows you to limit everything from what times the computer can be used to which applications or games are available for each account....

Update: This article was originally written for Legacy Edge. This is the version that came built into Windows 10. But the company has killed that browser off. Microsoft has since released a cross-platform Chromium-based version. To sync bookmarks you need to sign into the browser on Windows 10, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android with your Microsoft account. Then verify the browser is syncing. You can verify this by clicking your profile icon in the upper-right corner....

Unlock your iPhone (shame on you if you don’t have a security Pin on your mobile…) and launch the built-in Camera App. Tap the Options Button. Tap Panorama. Line up your Shot and Tap the Photo Button to begin taking a Panoramic Photo. Note: Tap the arrow to swap the panning direction (Left to Right or Right to Left). Pan the Camera from Left to Right while keeping the arrow level and on the center line....

In Windows 8, press Windows Key + PrtScn on your keyboard. This takes a screenshot and saves it as a PNG file in the default Pictures folder. Windows 8 gives each shot a generic name of Screenshot, followed by a number in the order you take the shots. It works on the Metro Start screen and desktop too. This keyboard shortcut will take a screenshot of the full desktop. Note: If you want an individual window, you can still use Alt + PrtScn — but that copies it to the Clipboard and you’ll still need to copy it into Word or other image editors....

Lots of Musical Choices With the multitude of streaming services available, there is a pretty good chance that you will want to move from one to the other at some point. But what happens to your workout, lunch relaxation, or walk-in-the-park playlists? Fortunately, even if YouTube Music doesn’t cut it anymore and you prefer to listen to Spotify in the car, there is an easy solution. I’ve tried a few of them, but I’ve come to the conclusion that Tune My Music is by far the easiest to use — and it’s free....

One of the few developments in computer mouse technology is mouse acceleration. This is enabled by default on Windows 10 PCs, and can be useful for most situations. There are some situations where turning off mouse acceleration could be useful, however. If you want to turn off mouse acceleration in Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is Mouse Acceleration? Mouse acceleration is a system which is intended to make your mouse more efficient to use....

Friends One component of the Find My app for iPhone and iPad is the ability to track the location of others. Here’s how to add new friends, keep track of them, and more. Adding Friends You are now sharing your location with the contact, and they can offer to do the same on their end. Finding Friends You can find different information about your friend through the Find My app. On the friend’s card, you can find their current location (plus directions) and contact information....

What’s a Disney+ User? You can create up to seven user profiles with a Disney Plus subscription. In total, you can download unlimited content on up to 10 devices and stream titles on up to four devices at the same time. When creating a profile for the first time, you can designate it as a “Kids Profile.” Otherwise, it’s not, and there are no restrictions. However, those with a Kids Profile can only see and watch content rated G, TV-Y, TV-Y7/Y7-FV, or TV-G....

If the rest of the Internet seems to be at peace, but you’re just having problems with one particular site, most browsers allow a built-in shortcut for clearing out individual page caches. Depending on what browser and operating system the key variation will differ, so here’s the breakdown of different ways to get it done: Windows Hold Shift and Click the Refresh button in your browser. (This is the fallback move and works in all browsers....

Let’s take a peek at the new look, where to find the controls you need, and how to make the most of the new Google Meet design. Google Meet Before and After While the previous Google Meet layout wasn’t challenging to use, the new design places all of your controls in the handiest spot, the bottom. Before, you only had a few controls across the bottom with meeting details tucked away....

Before we got an official Chrome extension, we showed you an extension from an independent developer called Timeline Support which allows you to get both Firefox and Chrome activity on Windows Timeline. But now we have an official extension from Microsoft. Here’s a look at how to get started and what you can expect. How to Use Windows 10 Timeline Chrome Extension Download the official Windows 10 Timeline Chrome extension which is called Web Activities from the Chrome Web Store....

Improve Windows Context Menu Performance Step 1 Click the Start and type regedit into the search box and press Enter or click the regedit program link. Step 2 In Registry Editor, browse to the following key: Step 3 Now with the Explorer, key selected, right-click anywhere empty in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value Name the new DWORD: Step 4 Now double-click the newly created DWORD and set the Value data to 1 and click OK....

Find Bubble Level in iOS 7 Launch your Compass app in iOS. It will tell you to tilt the screen to roll the ball around the circle. This is to calibrate the compass. This takes about 15-20 seconds. The compass app will launch: However, you want to use the level. Just swipe Left. Now you have a level. When your object or surface is perfectly level, the screen until the display’s zero and becomes green....

Fortunately, this is an issue that can be fixed! In this article, we’re covering all of the ways you can fix a slow-charging iPad, as well as how you can charge your iPad faster than normal. 6 Fixes For An iPad Charging Slow 1. Check Your Adapter, Cable, And Wall Outlet The first way to fix your iPad is to pinpoint the problem. Your initial thought might be that something is wrong with your iPad, but it’s more likely that something is wrong with your charging equipment....

No more updates or support At some point, Apple will no longer support its products, both from a software and hardware standpoint. Software: macOS Each fall, Apple releases a new version of macOS, which runs Mac. The latest version, macOS Catalina, was introduced in 2019, and its unnamed successor is expected to arrive in just a few months. The free macOS Catalina update supports a significant number of Macs, including:...

Microsoft Teams You can take a look at ourhands-on review of Microsoft Teams, or check out the video below: Just like Slack, Microsoft Teams works on the web as well as on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Teams also touts deep integration with new and existing Microsoft technologies such as Planner, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, and Delve. This is a significant advantage for the software giant since these Microsoft products are likely already deployed in most large enterprises and SMBs....