Yesterday Google updated the way their navigation bar works across some of their services. They’ve streamlined the link tabs on the left side of the bar, and on the right-side there is a new gear button that provides a new drop-menu feature. Have you seen it yet? The old Gmail and Google navigation bar featured a set of underlined links in a bold font. It was the same on both the left and right side....

What’s new? If you’re a social search veteran, then you’ll want to know the listed out updates. Google posted them in their official blog announcement, but we’ve summarized them to a simple list below: Trail mixed search results This means that your social search results will be mixed in with regular Google search engine results. Previously, they were only displayed at the bottom of the page.3rd Party Site Support Google has added in the ability to show links that have been shared by your contacts on Twitter and other external websites....

It looks like Google just released another round of Google Invites to existing Google Voice customers so based on all the Invite requests that I’ve been getting on all my Google Voice articles, a donation thread is just what we need to get invites out to as many readers as possible. 7/23/2010 Update – Google Voice is now PUBLIC! Go get your Invite now! So here’s how this is going to work....

What is a Filter? A filter is a basic image effect that can be applied on any image including a JPG, PNG or even a BMP file. It often gives the image a different look. Filters are primarily used to add an artistic look to an image or to hide an imperfection. How can I use a Filter in Photoshop? For this tutorial I’ll be using a photo of a flower (courtesy of Bulgarian Photo Forums)....

First launched in 2011, Siri is a voice assistant available on various Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS operating systems. The assistant uses voice queries and a natural-language user interface to answer questions, perform actions, and make recommendations. In time, it also adapters to the language usages, searches, and preferences of each user. New Siri Features Apple has added the following new features to its voice assistant with iOS 14/iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, and tvOS 14....

Your Facebook Legacy Social media is, whether we like it or not, an important part of our daily lives. This is why what happens with your Facebook profile after you’ve passed away is important as well. As you may know, Facebook profiles can be memorialized. The good news is that you can now also add a legacy contact (as long as you’re over 18). Think hard before you choose that person, though....

How to add an additional mailbox to Outlook 2013 Open Outlook 2013 and Click File. Click Info, Account Settings, Account Settings. Highlight your current email account and click Change. Server settings box should appear, click More Settings. Click the Advanced Tab and Click Add. Type in the name of the additional/second mailbox you want to add and click OK. In my example, I’m adding a shared mailbox we use for RFP responses....

Step 1 Right-Click the file type you have in question, and then from the context menu Select Open With > Choose default program… Step 2 Windows will open up with a list of recommended programs. Notice that the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file box is checked by default, you can uncheck this and Windows will still add the program association without making it the default program to handle all files of this type....

We’ve shown you how to limit the amount of disk space the Recycle Bin uses (which works on all versions of Windows). But now, with Windows 10, the company has a new utility that makes keeping your disk clean of clutter much easier. And it includes the Recycle Bin. Automatically Delete Recycle Bin on Windows 10 If you are running Windows 10 1809 or below, head to Settings > System > Storage....

Although running Apps as an Admin can be accomplished using a simple right click, it’s also possible to set an app to ALWAYS run as Administrator thus saving a few clicks here and there! Here, let me show you how! How To Automatically Run Any Application An Administrator In Windows 7 Right-Click the Program Shortcut you would like to run as an administrator. Click Properties from the context menu. Note: In the case of Shortcuts pinned to the Taskbar you will need to Right-Click the Taskbar icon and then Right-Click the program name from the jump list....

When I’m downloading an app from the Google Play Android Market and I see a bunch of permissions that I don’t agree with, it isn’t a problem. Why? Because I only selectively allow apps to connect to the internet. This is done using a free app on the Android Market called Droid Wall. Droid Wall is an Android firewall that blocks internet connectivity on a per-app basis. Even when an app permissions lists “Full Internet Access” that won’t stop Droid Wall from shutting down the connectivity....

Whatever the case, if you no longer need or want your subscription to Netflix here’s how to cancel it. Cancel Netflix To get started, launch a browser and log into your Netflix account. Once you’re logged in click on your account picture in the upper-right corner. Then choose Account from the dropdown menu. Then, simply click the Cancel Membership button under the “Membership & Billing section. It’s located right at the top of your Account page....

If your business, club, band or any other kind of a group has a Facebook page set up for it, you know Facebook sends visitors to your wall by default. It’s easy to change Facebook’s default landing page so you can control what people see first. Here’s how. First, log in to the Facebook account you want to modify. You’ll need admin rights to make changes, as always. On the page, click Edit Page at top right....

However, by default, Task Manager opens to the Processes tab. If you’re constantly switching to a different tab, you might want to change this behavior. For example, you may need to change the Task Manager startup page on Windows 11 to something else, like the Performance or Details tabs. This article will show you how to change the Task Manager startup page to something else. How to Change Task Manager Startup Page on Windows 11 (Legacy) There is a legacy default startup page on Windows 11 and a new one coming to Windows 11 soon....

Windows 7 comes packed with a lot of new and exciting backgrounds. However, Windows 7 fails to include an easy way to change the background you see every single time you log in to your computer. Perhaps you want a little flavor, or maybe you just don’t like the built-in background. Whatever the case may be, with this groovy trick you can change the background for both your Windows 7 login screen and the menu you see whenever you hit CTRL+ALT+DEL....

From one of the programs in the Office 2013 suite, click the File tab and then select Account. Under Product Information you’ll see if it’s activated and the which edition is installed. In this example it’s Office Professional Plus 2013. It also lists which programs are installed in the edition. To find out the specific version number of Office, click the About button. Here it will show the version of the program that’s installed as well as the version number of the entire suite....

Here, we’ll walk you through making sure your mobile device is ready, connecting the AirTag to your account, and giving it a name. Device Requirements for Using AirTags You can connect an AirTag using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 or later.You should have a good Wi-Fi or cell connection.You’ll need Find My, Bluetooth, and Location Services turned on.It’s recommended that you use Precision Finding for your Location Services....

Forms can be used for a variety of purposes including planning a party, surveying multiple people, and capturing data from various sources to build a spreadsheet for analysis. You can even use forms for tracking your budget or spending throughout the month. Here, we’ll show you just how easy it is to create a basic form using Google Forms. Start a New Form When you land on the Google Forms website, just sign in with the Google account you want to use....

Previously, we showed you how to set up and configure a Self-Signed Digital Certificate in Office 2010. Since then, some things have changed in the Office 2016 release. In this article, I’m going to review Creating Self-Signed certs using the latest version of Office. Setup Self-Signed Digital Certificate in Office 2016 Applications The Digital Certificate for VBA Projects can now be found within Program Files > Microsoft Office > root > Office16....

Delete or Add Locations As I mentioned in the intro, Windows 10 is a modern OS for 2016, but it still has some legacy features that have been part of Windows for years. For example, right-click a document, and you’ll find some legacy items in the Send to category – Fax Recipient is the one that is the most obvious. I am sure there are companies out there that still need to use the fax option, but not so much for the average home user....