Running out of storage? It’s time to start deleting some emails. You might also want to do it if you’re worried about your privacy, or if you’re switching to another email provider. Thankfully, it’s possible to delete all of the emails in your Gmail inbox (if you know how to do it). If you’re unsure, here’s how to delete all emails in a Gmail inbox. How to Delete All Emails in Gmail Deleting all of your emails in Gmail can take time, especially if your account is several years old, but it is possible....

Some games may require the player to swipe around the screen, or someone may be skimming through Facebook or Safari and try to swipe up, but accidentally catch the bottom of the screen and pull up Control Center. No big deal, unless you are playing a game. If it’s something that happens to you to the point of becoming annoying, you can fix the issue. Here’s how to disable control center while using Apps....

Below is an example of recent searches being displayed in the Search box. Note that you can open the Search box by clicking the Search field or Search icon in the taskbar. If you want to practice your keyboard kung fu use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + S to open it. Of course, you can also hit the Windows key and just start typing. Disable Recent Items in Windows 10 Search To turn the searches off completely open Settings > Search....

How to Double Space Your Document in Word You can apply double spacing to your document in the Word desktop application on Windows and Mac, even if you’ve started it already. It takes just three clicks. Your entire document should then update to the double-space format. How to Double Space Part of a Document in Word If you’re using Word for the web or want only to double-space a section of your document, you can do this in several different ways....

If you don’t have a powerful enough system to run a virtual machine (VM), dual booting is a good choice. Also, while running Windows 8 on a VM works, nothing beats running it on physical hardware. Add a Windows 8 Partition Important Note: Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft. Windows 8.1 was also reached the end of mainstream support. Make sure you have upgraded your machine to Windows 10 for the latest secure version of Windows....

Ever been in a situation where you’ve accidentally erased an important file from your computer or a favorite song from your iPhone but don’t know how to undelete it and get it back? Or perhaps you’re working on something SUPER SECRET and need to (securely) wipe it from your system? Whatever the case, Piriform the makers of CCleaner (one of my favorite FREE applications), have another FREE application for restoring deleted files or improving security and permanently shredding them....

The Active Hours feature in Windows 10 was first introduced with Anniversary Update, and it allows you to control when your system restarts after receiving Windows Updates. It’s an important feature as no one wants their PC restarting while in the middle of working on a document or playing a game. It lets the user tell Windows not to restart the PC during hours when they are active on the machine....

Windows 8.1 End of Life Important: Windows 8.1 reached the end of Mainstream Support on January 9, 2018, and will reach the end of Extended Support on January 10, 2023. Also, the Windows To Go feature is no longer being developed. Windows 8 To Go Open up the Start Screen on your Windows 8 To Go workspace and type: gpedit.msc to search for it. It should appear as the only result in the apps list....

Export Ribbon Customizations To get started, open an Office app (for this article I am using Word) and go to File > Options. When the Word Options page opens up click on Customize Ribbon from the menu on the left. Under the “Customize the Ribbon” section on the right, click the Import/Export dropdown menu and choose Export all customizations. Then you will be prompted to save the ribbon customization file in a secure location on your computer....

We build up hundreds of bookmarks over the years—a time capsule of our past browsing history. If you’re moving to a new computer, you’ll probably want to take your Chrome bookmarks with you. If you’re not syncing Chrome bookmarks with your Google account, you can export them manually. This’ll allow you to import them into a new Chrome installation on any PC you like—here’s how to do it. Exporting Your Chrome Bookmarks It doesn’t require an extensive manual to export your Chrome bookmarks—the process is quite easy to do....

Fix­ iMes­sage Noti­fi­ca­tions: Who’s at Risk? Before macOS Big Sur, I had never had a problem with receiving iMessage notifications on my Mac. However, through some online research, I determined this issue isn’t necessarily tied to the latest macOS. With this in mind, the troubleshooting tips should help anyone with a Mac, regardless of the macOS version. (If your computer supports it, you should always be using the latest macOS version!...

Here’s a look at some things you can do to fix it. Fix Windows 8.1 Touchscreen First, here’s a look at some simple things that you can do. Grease and dirt that accumulate on the screen can affect its sensors, causing it to be less responsive. So if you have a dirty screen, make sure to clean it. Use a microfiber cloth – usually, one comes with your tablet, or if you wear glasses, you probably have one....

All of these features need power, however. The Apple Watch is intended to go a full day before it needs charging, but you may find that you’re having to charge it more often than that. If this is the case, there are some things you can try to fix Apple Watch battery drain issues. Here are some tips for ways to extend the life of your Apple Watch battery....

There are a couple of factors that might cause this. It could be your provider or the connection itself, or it could be closer to home, with incorrect settings on your PC. If you’re seeing sluggish speeds on your PC, you’ll need to investigate. Here are several possible fixes you can try to fix slow internet on Windows 11. Restart Your Router or Internet Connection Before you try anything else, try rebooting your modem or router to ensure you have a good, stable connection....

If you don’t like some of the changes, you can customize your user interface, but the changes you can make are quite limited. If you want to make deeper changes to Windows 11’s user interface, you’ll need to use a third-party utility like Stardock’s Start11. If you’re a Start11 user, here are some ways you can use it to improve the Windows 11 Start menu and taskbar. How to Install and Use Start11 on Windows 11 Start 11 isn’t free, but you can try the software using a 30-day trial....

The formatting process also helps you ensure a drive uses the correct settings for your PC to avoid any compatibility issues. Whenever you format a drive, whether it’s a solid-state drive or a classic hard drive, you’ll be able to choose a compatible file system like NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT. Here’s how to format a drive using File Explorer in Windows 11. How to Format a Drive in Windows 11 Note: Formatting a drive will scrub all of the data on it....

Run the System Performance Report To start, hit Windows Key + R and type: perfmon and hit Enter or click OK. From the left pane of the Performance Monitor app, expand Data Collector Sets > System > System Performance. Then right-click on System Performance and click Start. That will kick off the test in Performance Monitor. It should only take about a minute to run, but your mileage will vary depending on your system....

groovyVideo They say a photo is worth a thousands words so a video must be worth a million right! Here’s a video which demonstrates the groovy high-tech look you can create if you follow the steps below! Step 1 – Downloading Rocketdock You will first need a dock. Technically, you can use any dock you want to do this, but we recommend using RocketDock. MrGroove wrote about it back in 2008 and guess what, its still free, simple to use and groovy!...

What if you no longer want to be a part of a family group, however? If this is the case, it’s easy to remove yourself from Family Sharing on iPhone in just a few taps. If you’re the family organizer for the group, you can even remove other people. Here’s how to leave Family Sharing on iPhone. What is Family Sharing? Family Sharing on your iPhone or iPad allows up to six people to share access to a range of Apple services....

Limit Ad Tracking on Roku Roku’s privacy settings are the same across all its devices. So, whether you have a Roku streaming stick, set-top box, or TV set, head to Settings > Privacy > Advertising and check the “Limit ad tracking” option. While you’re there, you might want to reset the ad ID as well. Doing so will prevent advertisers from building a profile on your usage and sending custom ads....