But as it goes with any major online app, these substantial changes aren’t welcomed by everyone. If you aren’t happy with the new design layout, you can get the old look and feel back. Here are a couple of ways to get the old Twitter web UI back. Get the Old Look of Twitter Back There isn’t an “official” way to get the old Twitter design back. However, there are a few tricks you can use to return the interface back to how it used to look....

Most people view the Google Chromecast as just another streaming device, but it’s much more than that. Unlike streaming boxes, the Chromecast doesn’t have a menu system or special apps you need to navigate to use it. Instead, the Chromecast transforms your TV into a “smart” TV. It lets you “cast” videos on Chromecast-compatible sites from any phone, laptop, or tablet. Note: This article covers a standard Chromecast dongle. Google also recently released the Chromecast with Google TV....

You’ve probably heard “The more megapixels a camera has, the better the pictures it will capture.” For the most part, this is a myth. Generally speaking, once you hit the 5 MP mark, there are far more important things to consider. For example, you have the lens, the aperture, sensors, zoom, focus, and tons of other things that when combined will determine the quality of a photo. But what about when it comes to Printing said photos?...

Microsoft wants everyone to use PowerShell instead of the Command Prompt. So, in the Creators Update, they changed the Open command window here option to Open PowerShell window here on the folder context menu. They also changed the Command Prompt options on the Power User Menu (Windows key + X) to PowerShell. But we already showed you how to switch that back. Today we’ll show you how to add the Open command window here option back to the folder right-click menu and to the right-click menu when you’re in a folder....

Configure Outlook with Gmail IMAP Update: This is for Outlook 2010 which is an old version of Outlook. Check out how to set up Gmail in Outlook 2013 or how to set it up on Outlook.com. We’ll have a new article on setting it up on modern versions of Outlook which is part of Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) soon. Configuring Outlook to work with Gmail IMAP used to be tricky back in 2007....

Add Week Numbers to Outlook 2013 Calendar Start by opening Outlook 2013 and Click File. Click Options Click Calendar Under Display Options, Click show week numbers in the month view and in the Date Navigator And there ya go – Week Numbers should now be displayed on the Calendar Navigation view and horizontally in the Main calendar as highlighted below. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....

With the Side-by-side calendar view support of Outlook 2007, adding my Google Calendar to my Outlook 2007 client at work was a simple yet effective way for me to avoid missing personal appointments. The process works by configuring Outlook to connect or subscribe to the Google Calendars Private ICAL address. Update 12/4/2010 – Updated the article here for Outlook 2010. Before you add your calendar, it’s important to understand two things about connecting Outlook to an Internet Calendar (ICAL): Okay, enough small talk....

What are Custom Fields? Custom fields let you build a generic document that you can reuse for other purposes. Doing this lets you streamline your processes, making you a very efficient worker or student. There are a lot of ways you can use custom fields. You could create a form letter with custom fields you can use to tailor it for whoever you’re sending it to. You can use them to create a survey or a data-collection form that you can reuse regardless of the information you need to collect....

Here’s how to scan your Windows PC with Spybot Search & Destroy automatically. Download Spybot Search & Destroy. During Installation, uncheck all components except Security Center Integration. Click Next. Like a firewall, TeaTimer will ask you about running processes. While many programs have obvious names, like Excel being excel.exe, others don’t. It’s easy to permanently block a service you need. I find the risk outweighs the benefits. Uncheck the option to Use system settings protections (TeaTimer)....

I find this function a huge time saver that lets me use a new or different device without spending long hours to retweak it. Remember that this procedure will only save your app settings such as themes, notifications and UI tweaks, but not your text messages. Backing up your settings Open GoSMS and press your phone’s Menu button and you’ll see a Settings icon – tap on that. Making sure that you’re on the Basic tab, scroll all the way down and tap on Settings Backup and Restore....

However, that doesn’t mean that it’s a platform free of abuse, spam, or fake messages. While LinkedIn is for professionals, you may still face people you’d rather avoid. Whether it’s an old boss or a spammy and persistent recruiter, here’s how you can block someone on LinkedIn on multiple platforms. How to Block or Unblock Users on LinkedIn from a Web Browser If you’re using your PC to Mac to use LinkedIn, you can block or unblock users from your web browser....

Change iPhone or iPad Default Email Signature To get started, open Setting > Mail. Next, tap on Signature from the menu under the “Composing” section. There you will see that the default email signature is “Sent from my iPhone.” In the text box, you can clear that out of there or add to it. In the signature box type in what you want it to be. You can use some basic text-editing functions as well....

Set a Custom Startup Page in Chrome First, let’s look at which page shows up when you initially launch Chrome. To change the page the first appears you need to change the “On Startup” setting. Launch Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the window and choose Settings. Then click the “On Startup” section on the left-hand side. From there select “Open a specific page or set of pages” then click “Add a new page....

While it isn’t an easy process, you can check the size of individual files and folders in Google Drive. By using the built-in tools (for files) or using a third-party tool (for folders), you can quickly view the size of your Google Drive files and folders. If you want to know how to check the size of your Google Drive files and folders, follow the steps below. How to Check File Sizes in Google Drive Running low on storage in Google Drive?...

It’s important to periodically clear Twitter cache to save space on your phone and help the app run efficiently on your Android phone. Regularly clearing Twitter cache will keep the app operating efficiently and save space on your phone. If you’re unsure how to clear your Twitter cache, follow this guide. How to Clear Twitter Cache on Android Every time you scroll through Twitter, the app’s cache will fill up....

Whatever the reason, there are a few different ways to convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides. Here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides One of the easiest ways to convert a complete PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides is by uploading it. By uploading the PowerPoint (PPT or PPTX) file to Google Slides, the file will automatically convert into a Google Slides-friendly format. To convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides directly, follow these steps:...

Convert AVI Video Files to MP4 (H.264) First, download and install the latest version of HandBrake if you don’t have it already. It’s available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. I am using the Windows version for this article, but the process is essentially the same in Mac and Linux. Installation is straightforward following the install wizard. After it’s installed, go ahead and launch HandBrake. Browse to the destination directory where you want the converted file to be placed after it’s converted....

You can easily modify an existing power plan, or create a custom power plan, to suit your requirements on Windows 11. Let’s look at how to create, configure, and delete a custom power plan on Windows 11 below. How to Create a Custom Power Plan on Windows 11 A custom power plan allows you to determine how Windows reacts to different situations. For example, if you want your monitor to switch off after a certain amount of time, but you don’t want to put it to sleep, you could create a custom plan to do it....

Microsoft Teams Templates With some of the most common types of teams, these are the templates currently available. Manage a ProjectManage an EventOnboard EmployeesAdopt Office 365Organize a Help DeskIncident ResponseGlobal Crisis or EventOrganize a StoreBank BranchPatient CareHospitalQuality and SafetyRetail for Managers If you see a template that looks ideal for your workspace, let’s use one! How to Create a Team Using a Template Open Microsoft Teams on your desktop or sign in on the Teams website and select Teams from the left side....

Using the Outlook Desktop App Launch Outlook from the Office suite and select the calendar. Then, double-click the first day when you plan to be out of the office. In the window that comes up, enter the reason you will be out of the office in the Subject line. Then select the appropriate start time when you will be gone and the time when you will return. After that, make sure to recheck the “All Day Event” box....