Go Wired Or Wireless Logitech K800 Keyboard Review

What’s in the box: 6 ft. USB to mini-USB cable3 ft. Wireless receiver extender USB cableKeyboardUnifying Wireless ReceiverMulti-language Quick-setup manual (No driver disk!)3-year limited warranty How does it size up? The K800 is sized as a standard keyboard lengthwise but adds a little extra width to accommodate a hard wrist pad. It has four extra buttons at the top-right, along with a power switch (which I rarely use) and a function key where the menu key would normally be....

December 13, 2022 · 4 min · 805 words · Ana Mitchell

Google Acquires Motorola Mobility

First of all, let’s get the figures out of way, as the price of the transaction has been already announced. Google will pay $ 12.5 billion, which accounts to $40 a share, and both boards have approved the deal. Motorola was one of Google’s most important partners when it came to Android (many say that Android saved Motorola from a very grim fate), but, most of all, Motorola owns a huge patent portfolio....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 226 words · Sue Rocha

Google Adds Microsoft Like Birds Eye View Google Maps

Now Google Maps got a feature which is almost like a blatant copy of Bing Maps’ Birds Eye View. I guess I can’t blame them; it was only a matter of time before Google added the technology to their famous Map site. Google decided to get even with Microsoft and this Friday they announced the release of a new Google Maps feature – the overhead 45-degree view. This feature started out as an experimental feature that Google began developing all the way back in December 2009....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Maria Rathburn

Google Dashboard Answers What Does Google Store In My Account

The dashboard gives you all of your Google account data and history in one place. Anything from Google history of searches to Youtube history of videos watched, all of it is now easily available to you as a user. Regardless, even now that Google is willing to show you what they are collecting they still are not showing how they use the data that they harvest. Upon further investigation, Dashboard’s information is still very modest and doesn’t show you all of the information that Google really is storing....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 211 words · Raymond Harris

Google Docs Now Supports Image Drag And Drop

With this latest Google Docs update, you can drag images from virtually anywhere. I’ve tested it from a few locations and took some screenshots of the most useful. Below is an example of dragging an image from a website straight into Google Docs. And, below here is an example of dragging an image from your computer straight into Google Docs. Google Docs still has a long way to go to catch up to what Microsoft Word can do, but if they keep making progress like this then the Office team might as we just go work for Google....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 121 words · Robert Berry

Google Maps Gets A Street View Driving Update

On the same topic, Google is also starting to add more countries to Street View. As a result, there will be more photos to help you navigate while driving by TeleAtlas and NavTeq. Along with the pictures, 3D imagery has a planned update as well. Overall, Google will try to keep Maps clean and polished in the hope that the number of people who use it will increase. Street View Driving Update [via theGoogleOS....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 97 words · Joseph Ramirez

Google Voice Extension Integrates Calls Texts And Voicemail Into Your Browser

Here’s what you get: Google Voice button on the toolbar which displays your unread voice and text messages in your inbox.Quick access to recent message, transcripts and voicemails.Audible alerts for when you receive a new message.Free texting and SMS from the toolbar.Click-able phone numbers on webpages to initiate Google Voice calls. Check out some of the screenshots below to see it in action. This is what the Google Voice extension looks like after you install it....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 454 words · Richard Alford

Groove Music For Windows 10 Mobile Gets Major Updates

Groove Music for Windows 10 Mobile Updates Microsoft employee Ellen Kilbourne posted the following changelog for Groove Music version 3.6.1719.0. We made a significant improvement to the way we find your local music and sync your cloud music collection that makes this process much faster. This will cause a one-time rebuild of your collection when you first launch the app after this update.We also simplified our logic for hiding duplicates so managing your collection is easier....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 530 words · Ada Huntington

Help Secure Ie From Operation Clandestine Fox Exploit Updated

It makes no difference which version of Windows your using as the exploit is within the IE code itself in conjunction with an Adobe Flash exploit. According to the computer security firm FireEye hackers exploiting the bug are calling it “Operation Clandestine Fox.” According to the Microsoft Security Advisory 2963983 the vulnerability in IE could allow remote code execution: To put it simply, you don’t need to do anything odd to get your computer infected by the malware....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 570 words · Christopher Dudley

How To Add Someone To A Group Text On Iphone

What if somebody else wants to join in on the action? Adding them to your group text is simple to do if everyone is using Apple devices. If this isn’t the case, things are a little more complicated. Here’s how to add someone to a group text on iPhone. How to Start a Group Text on iPhone You can start a group text on iPhone whether your contacts are using Apple devices or other brands....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 476 words · Cynthia Olmstead

How To Automatically Bcc Emails Using Rules In Outlook

Why BCC Emails? BCC stands for “blind carbon copy.” Just like CC (or “carbon copy”), BCC is a way of sending copies of an email to other people. Unlike CC, however, in this case, the primary receiver doesn’t know that someone else has been sent a copy. With Microsoft Outlook rules, you can automatically blind copy someone every time you send an email to one person or a group. For example, you may wish to BCC your supervisor or HR department to properly document a correspondence with someone....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 373 words · John Wu

How To Batch Edit Photos With Photoshop Actions Feature

Why this Technique is Useful While Lightroom is perfect for a simple batch edit like exposure, contrast, white balance, etc., it won’t have you covered when you need something a bit more stylized. That’s where Photoshop comes in. If you need a batch of stylized images to fit a company’s overall vision, this is the perfect solution. All you have to do is apply your edits to one photo, then let Photoshop repeat the same steps for the rest....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 505 words · John Kono

How To Bring The Up Button From Older Versions Of Windows Into Windows 7

To bring back “up one level” functionality to Windows 7 explorer, we have a couple different options. Both of them are quick and simple, and best of all –free! Method 1 – The quickest way Just use a keyboard shortcut! Most Windows users don’t know about this one. You can navigate up in Windows Explorer at any time if you Press Alt+Up on the keyboard. Your keyboard has two Alt keys, and either of them will work for the shortcut combination....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 336 words · Naomi Caretto

How To Bypass The New York Times Paywall And Read Nytimes Com Articles For Free

You can get rid of this nagging window in one of two ways: Pay about $15 a month for access from your computer and/or smartphone or tablet. Go to your address bar and delete the numbers that come after the “gwh=” portion of the URL (see screenshot) and press Enter. That was easy, huh? You can also bypass the NYTimes.com paywall by going into Incognito Mode or Private Browsing mode, clearing your browser cookies or simply using another browser....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 494 words · Elizabeth Barela

How To Cache Google Maps In Ios For Offline Use

This is also a nice feature if you have an iPad or iPod touch that can only connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. You can download a map and bring your device with you. Google Maps Offline for iOS First, of course, you’ll need to download the latest version of Google Maps for iOS. Then launch the app and find the area on the map that you need to save for offline....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 325 words · Chance Mcdaniel

How To Cancel Your Disney Plus Subscription

But it might not be your cup of tea, or you may want to cancel it for other reasons. Maybe you want to test it out for the seven-day free trial to binge all the MCU flicks. Or, perhaps you want to take a break and wait for more episodes of original shows like The Mandalorian or Hawkeye to become available. Canceling your Disney Plus subscription isn’t as easy as tapping a button in the app on your phone....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 449 words · James Speis

How To Change File Associations In Os X

First, navigate to the file you want to change the file association for. Right click on it and select Get Info. From the Info screen expand Open With and select the program you want the file to open with. In this example I’m changing the AVI files to open with VLC Media Player. Next click on the Change All button. When the message comes up that asks if you’re sure, click Continue....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 134 words · Christopher Drake

How To Change The Name Of A Windows 11 Pc

Rename a Windows 11 PC Through Settings Probably, the easiest way to go for this is to use Windows 11’s “Settings” page. Click Start and then open Settings. Note: You can open the Windows 11 “Settings” page directly by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I. When the “Settings” page opens, click on System from the list of options on the left. Then on the right-hand side, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on the About “Device specifications, rename PC, Windows specifications” button....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 537 words · Maritza Ramirez

How To Change The Office 2013 Background Theme

None Calligraphy Circles and Shapes Circuit Clouds Changing the background is easy. In any Office 2013 app, click the File Menu to access all of your options. On the File ribbon click the Account menu and there will be a drop-menu to select which background you’d like to use. Changes take effect the moment you make a selection. Note: The only exception to this is Outlook, which will instead have its menu labeled “Office Account” as shown here and below....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 547 words · Sheree Bridges

How To Change Theme In Windows Terminal

Unlike the old cmd.exe, Windows Terminal is customizable, allowing you to open PowerShell windows, connect to remote Azure terminals, and more. You can even customize Windows Terminal to look how you want (or need). If you’re struggling to see the text results for commands you launch, you might want to know how to customize the Windows Terminal app to suit your needs. This guide will show you how. How to Change Font in Windows Terminal By default, the Windows Terminal app uses Consolas as the default font face for new Windows PowerShell tabs....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 366 words · Tiffany Robles