If you skipped Windows 8 and upgraded Windows 7 to Windows 10, here’s a look at using both features that are still present in Microsoft’s new OS. Mount ISOs in Windows 10 First off, we’ll take a look at mounting an ISO file. In previous versions of Windows, you needed to use a third-party tool like Virtual Clone Drive to mount an ISO or a utility like ImgBurn to burn them to disc....
Pinning a comment lets you pick the one you like the most, placing it at the top of the list. The idea of pinning quality comments to the top helps avoids negativity and trolls. If you want to manage your social media content a little more closely, here’s how to pin a comment on Instagram. How to Pin a Comment on Instagram on iPhone The ability to pin a comment from the Instagram mobile app is semi-hidden, but we’ll show you where to look and what to do on iPhone and Android....
Before Going Ahead If you’re going to record a phone call, you must tell the person on the other side of the call. Otherwise, you could be breaking the law, depending on your location. When in doubt, contact your local authorities to see what’s legal or not. Let’s repeat: Recording a conversation without consent could land you in legal jeopardy. The Simple Method Apple doesn’t allow you to use the Voice Memos app to record phone calls on the same device....
Recover Deleted Photos on iPhone or iPad To undelete your files, simply open your Photos app and tap Albums at the bottom of the screen. Next, scroll down and tap the album called Recently Deleted. It will have all photos and/or videos that you have deleted in the last 30 days. Then you can tap the Select button at the upper-right corner of the app. Then scroll through and tap on the photos you want to restore or recover that you deleted....
Using .htaccess to Permanently 301 Redirect Old Domain to New Domain If you haven’t made any changes to your site’s structure but are just transferring it, using the following code in your .htaccess file at the root of your old domain will not only redirect your users, it will also update Google’s index and pass along all your SEO Ranking. The code above is simple regular expression so you can do all kinds of nifty things with it....
Disable Paste Box from Microsoft Word The pop-up menu has a few useful options, but it mostly gets in the way and likes to linger around longer than necessary, slowing me down. Are you fed up with the Paste Options pop-up? Let’s get rid of it! We’re going to disable the Paste Options box in Word, but this procedure also applies to Excel and PowerPoint. Go to File > Options. Then, click Advanced in the left pane on the Word Options dialog box....
In cases like these, any first-level support technician will tell you to start by uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Luckily, with Windows Store apps and features, there’s an even easier way. There’s a one-click “Reset” button for apps and features hidden in the Advanced Options that can often kickstart misbehaving Windows apps into working again. Once you know where to look, it’s super quick and easy to use. Check it out....
Using Paint 3D is like migrating to a foreign country, learning the laws of the land and how to communicate. The interface is strikingly different, and there are some minor differences like performance; opening a file and even launching the app which is not instantaneous. For me personally, and possibly some of you, I prefer to have our cake and eat it too. So, although I’ll still play with the new Paint 3D, let me show you how to get back the classic Paint app....
A visual indication is useful, but if the cell in question is on another sheet or off the edge of your current view, then you’re not going to notice the change. Wouldn’t it be useful if you could get Excel to make a sound when certain criteria are met? The good news is that it is possible to do, although you’ll need to dip your toe into the world of Visual Basic to do so....
Review Browsing History on Asus Routers As you’ll notice, the web history log is minimal. To make matters worse, it captures everything. Most of the entries will be for ads or background processes that use the internet. Because of this, you’ll really only be able to see the last one or two websites that your kid has been on. But if you know your kid is hiding out in his bedroom on his tablet and you’re curious about what he’s up to, this is a foolproof way to find out....
How-To Show All Album Artwork in iTunes 10 {Screencast} How-To Show All Album Artwork in iTunes 10 – Step-by-Step Step 1 – Switching to the New Album List View Once in iTunes 10, open up the Music Library and Select the Album List view by Clicking on the Second View Button or pressing Ctrl+Shift+4. Step 2 – Setting Album Artwork to Always Show Now click View and select Always Show Artwork....
We’ll explain how you can view hidden files on your Mac, but first, let’s cover a few important details. Why Should Your Mac Hide Files From You? Some files on macOS need to stay safely where they are—unaltered. You could even go so far as to brick your Mac if you accidentally delete or change one of these files. These include directories, libraries, and files that keep macOS running smoothly....
The layout remains largely the same, however, with text covering the page from the left to right margins. If you want to split a Word document in half, you’ll need to change your Word document layout by adding columns or inserting tables. This guide will explain how. How to Add Columns to a Word Document The easiest way to split a Word document in half is to add columns. Columns allow you to split the text into two halves, making it easy to create newsletters, booklets, and similar documents....
A free app for Android called Synchronize Ultimate offers a brilliant approach to this problem. It allows you to sync to, from and between 35 different cloud services. As an example, I’ve set up the app to sync my Dropbox and Google Drive accounts on my Android smartphone. Here’s how it works. Synchronize Ultimate for Android In the app, set up two (or more) cloud services. Select “Remote accounts” from the list....
The process Office 2010 uses is an automated translator service so it may not be 100% accurate, but it gets the job done and only seems to have issues with some of the more difficult language translations. This feature is available in all of the core Office suite programs, Excel Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, etc. For this example, I’ll demonstrate it using Microsoft Word. How To Quickly Translate Entire Office 2010 Documents Into Another Language From inside of your Office 2010 App, Click the Review ribbon....
But now Netflix has finally added the option to turn the annoyance off. Here’s how to do it. Disable Netflix Autoplay Trailers To turn off the autoplay trailers, you need to launch a browser and log into your Netflix account. Then choose your profile and then click your profile icon in the upper right corner and select Account. Next, scroll down to the My Profile section and click on the Playback settings link....
There are a number of problems that arise from blocking someone on Facebook. They can no longer see anything you post. You can’t send or receive messages with them. And lastly you will never be able to see anything they post either. You may be annoyed by a few of their posts, but there are better ways to see less of their annoying posts than outright blocking them. How to Unblock Someone on Facebook If you want to quickly unblock someone on Facebook, you can follow these steps: You can also follow our more detailed walkthrough below....
In Windows 8 right-click one of the Office 2013 tiles and then click the Uninstall button that appears at the bottom of the screen. In Windows 7, click the Start Menu and then the Control Panel. In the Control Panel click the “Uninstall a program” link. In either version of Windows, you’ll be brought to the Programs and Features section of the Control Panel. Here, scroll down the list and select “Microsoft Office 365…” and then click Uninstall....
To be fair, HTC’s vice president of product management did announce the Lollipop would be arriving later than anticipated due to some technical issues that seem to be plaguing the Lollipop release. I have the Sprint version of the M8 and was able to download and install the update. We already showed you how to update the Nexus 7 to Android 5.0 a few months ago, and here’s a look at updating the HTC One (M8) and some of what you can expect....
Firmware, simply put, is the low-level software that’s installed on your hardware. In this case, your router. Think of it as the operating system for your router. Just like how Windows gets regular updates (like all the flippin’ time, amirite?), your router needs to be updated with the latest security patches and fixes to make sure it performs well. When the manufacturer finds out about a security vulnerability, they’ll often fix it as part of a firmware patch....
