Sounds play when you like a post, someone sends you a message, when refreshing the page, and more. The sounds can help you identify actions you’re using and improve the user experience. If you don’t need or want these sounds on Facebook, you can switch them off. Learn how to turn off sounds on Facebook below. How to Disable Sounds on Facebook on Mobile Devices If you’re a heavy Facebook and Messenger user, the sounds that emanate from your phone can be overwhelming....

Turn Auto-Complete Back On in Outlook If it gets turned off for some reason, or you want to turn it off and on later, in Outlook 2013 click File > Options. Select Mail in the left panel. Now scroll down and under the Send Messages section check the box next to “Use Auto-Complete List to suggest names…” and click OK when you’re done. I personally don’t see a reason for turning it off, since it’s such a helpful feature, that I rarely even think about it....

Thankfully, typing arrows in Word can actually be remarkably easy, thanks to some handy shortcuts. You can even create your own shortcuts if there are specific arrow symbols that you intend to use regularly. If you’re ready to get to the point (pun intended) then here’s how to type arrows in Word. How to Type Arrows in Word Using AutoCorrect One of the quickest ways to type arrows in Word is to use the pre-defined AutoCorrect shortcuts....

On Windows, you can use ALT codes to help you type special characters quickly using your keyboard. Combining the ALT key with these commands will insert special characters into your document or terminal instantly. To help you, we’ve put together a list of special characters on Windows that you can type with ALT codes. We’ve arranged the ALT codes into different categories, making the type of characters you need easier to find....

To unsubscribe from notifications to a particular single discussion, you have to go back to the page that you first left the comment on, since that is where you were (automatically) signed up. The Unsubscribe button is hidden in the Discussion menu with the star label. Simply click the down-arrow next to the star label and select “Unsubscribe from email.” A green confirmation box will appear to let you know the action was completed....

Then I cover what you need to know if you’d rather use the ISO, which is available as a separate download. Update to Windows 8.1 Online Through Windows Store Using the standalone install is probably the easiest way to update. First head to this Microsoft site to download Windows 8.1 Preview. Click the Get Update button to download the Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.msu file. Then install the standalone installer, it just takes a second or two and when it’s done, you’ll need to restart your computer for the update to take effect....

How-To Use Camera Raw in Bridge CS5 and Photoshop CS5 (Screencast) How-To Use Camera Raw in Bridge CS5 and Photoshop CS5 (Step-by-Step) Step 1 – Importing To Camera Raw Open up Bridge and browse to the location of your image once you’ve found it; Right-Click on it and select Open in Camera Raw. A new window will appear with your image on the left, some tools at the top, and a few sliders and settings on the right....

Note: This tool has been part of Windows since Windows 7 days. By the way, Windows 7 is no longer supported. But the tool works the same as it did on it. Calibrate Your Monitor with DCCW.exe on Windows 10 To get started hit the Windows key and type: dccw.exe, and choose the top result. Alternately, you can type: dccw.exe into the Search field on the taskbar and hit Enter....

While PWAs have been around for a few years already, the Chrome support on Windows 10 gets them into a much larger user base. Here is a look at how to install and get started with PWAs on Windows 10 with Chrome 70 or above. Install PWAs with Chrome on Windows 10 Google doesn’t offer a PWA store yet, but you can still get PWAs, you just need to know which services offer them as well as the site....

On Apple Watch, Siri can perform various tasks and deliver the answers right on its display. The assistant supports a wide range of user commands, with many more added each year. These include checking basic information, setting alarms and reminders, adjusting device settings, searching the internet, and providing directions. It can also interact with both native and third-party apps. Thanks to the recently introduced watchOS 6, Siri can also identify a song that’s playing and give you an instant Shazam result....

Using Alexa Cast From the app, just above the playback controls, you will see the name of the device the music is being cast. If you want to disconnect, tap the Alexa Cast icon and then tap the Disconnect button from the device on the list. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

This may be a scary concept for those who don’t understand how the system works. In a later article, I’ll discuss further why the Tor browser isn’t unsafe, and why it can actually be safer than using a normal browser. For now, I’ll be discussing how to download Tor, and how to use it properly. I highly advocate for at least trying out the Tor browser. The browser’s main concern is your safety while using the internet....

What is Hulu Plus? While Hulu Plus might sound like a bold new business strategy, it’s just an add-on to the existing Hulu service. This add-on means that the Hulu as you know it isn’t going anywhere , at least that’s what Hulu has promised. The optional add-on feature service will cost you $9.99 per month for several new features not available through the Ad-Supported free Hulu service we all know today....

Reasons to Disable Internet Explorer Note: Microsoft is ending support for IE 11 on June, 15th 2022. The company will also remove it from Windows 10 and Windows 11. 1 – Disk space When Internet Explorer is turned off, you free up about 150 MB on your hard disk. Free disk space with IE11 turned on Free disk space with IE11 turn-off 2 – Security All software and browsers, in general, have security vulnerabilities....

Before you tweak any settings, remember to reboot your device. Hold the Power button down for 5 seconds until you see Slide to Power Off. Slide the red arrow over and leave it off for 30 seconds to a minute. Then turn it back on. Delete the Find My Friends app. It’s a huge drain. If you can’t or won’t do that, at the very least move your friends from the All section to Temporary....

Launch IE 10 from the Windows 8 desktop. Click the gear icon (settings) and select Internet Options. When the Internet Options window comes up, click the Programs tab. Then check Open Internet Explorer Tiles on the Desktop. Click OK. Now anytime you click an IE shortcut tile on the Metro start screen… It opens the page in the desktop version of Internet Explorer. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....

In addition, you can now start free video meeting with your friends and family right from the browser through integration with Microsoft’s Meet Now service. The company is adding a Meet Now button to the New Tab Page that allows anyone to create a video conference room using Skype and invite friends and family all without needing a Skype account. The new price comparison feature works across different retailers while shopping online inside Edge....

Microsoft App Launcher The new app launcher is at the top left corner of the header and gives you access to Outlook.com, People, Calendar, OneDrive, and Online Office apps. The app launcher is available across all of the online services and makes switching between services much easier. This is a small visual change, but sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. It’s actually similar to the Google Apps Launcher as seen below....

But what about those who laid out some cash for OneCare? Well, if you purchased OneCare before July 1, 2009, then you could be eligible for a full refund. Yeah I know, when I read about it I was pretty surprised too! First off if you haven’t done so already head on over and pick up Microsoft Security Essentials, it’s the new replacement for OneCare. However, if you’re a die-hard OneCare fan, or don’t have the means of installing Microsoft Security Essentials (what?...

Microsoft this week released Office 2007 Service Pack 2 for both their Office Products and Server products which they are advertising as providing new bug fixes and improving stability and performance. I can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t want to go grab these installs immediately and get them installed however before you run out and grab them, you should keep a few things in mind. Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Microsoft Office 2007 Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2)...