2FA adds a second layer of security and makes it much more difficult for your account to be hacked. Make sure to check out our 2FA Guide for instructions on how to enable it on other online accounts. Add Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Slack Like most things with Slack, enabling 2FA is straightforward. Start by logging into your Slack account and go to Settings and click the Expand button next to “Two-Factor Authentication....

Earlier this week we learned how to fix infrequent virus definition updates in Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). If you had trouble using Task Scheduler, or if you just prefer to tweak the windows registry, this tutorial is right up your alley. Step 1 Click the Start Menu Orb and Type regedit into the search box. Click it when it Pops Step 2 In regedit, Browse to the following registry key:...

Microsoft Word helps you with its spelling and grammar check, which is a wonderful feature. But do you find yourself ignoring the same grammar suggestions regularly? Or maybe you’re curious why Word isn’t catching something you wish it would. You can adjust your default grammar settings in Word to look for what you want. And as a bonus, these grammar settings will apply if you use the Microsoft Editor to check your writing in Word....

Over the weekend my sister called me in a panic. “I can’t get my computer to start! It has over ten years of Quicken history for my small business, and it’s not backed up anywhere! HELP!” Sound familiar? Hopefully not but the chances are if it hasn’t happened yet, it soon will. That’s because the statistics show that on average, over 140,000 hard drives crash every week and another 12,000 laptops are lost or stolen from airports each week as well....

Having your phone with you means it can be hard to escape unwanted calls. Nuisance callers will often block their number in the hopes that you’ll pick up out of curiosity. No caller ID calls are rarely from anyone we want to speak to, however. The good news is that it’s possible to stop these calls from getting through. If you want to know how to block no caller ID calls on an iPhone, follow our guide below....

You can reference another spreadsheet in a formula in Excel, but there’s a problem. If you decide to share your spreadsheet, the link to the other spreadsheet won’t work. You’ll need to know how to break links in Excel to fix this problem. If you’re unsure how, follow the steps below. What Are Links in Excel? Excel is designed to allow you to copy data from one spreadsheet to another....

Bluetooth uses short-range radio signals to communicate with nearby devices. You can use Bluetooth to connect your phone to your speakers or headphones, transfer files, sync with your smartphone, and more. If you’re connecting a Bluetooth device, you’ll look for its name. On an iPhone, you’ll typically see the name and model, but you may want to customize it to make it more obvious which device is yours. If you’re unsure, here’s how to change a Bluetooth name on an iPhone....

If you have a font that you use regularly, having to change the font every time can be a pain. The good news is that it’s possible to change the default font in Word. This allows you to use the same font in every new Microsoft Word documents you create. If you want to change the default font in Word, here’s what you’ll need to do. Changing the Default Font in Microsoft Word In order to change the default font, you need to open your Word document and access the Font dialog box....

Windows 10, Microsoft’s flagship OS is being re-engineered for this new generation of attacks. That said, it is still Windows, which means that bad guys are always looking for ways to break it. In this article, we explain what you should do if your PC becomes infected with a virus. What To Do When Your Computer Gets a Virus For me personally, the last time I had a computer infected that caused irreparable damage was in the summer of 2001....

If you want to watch your Roku TV (or your Roku streaming box) without disturbing others, you may be wondering if it’s possible to use your AirPods with your Roku TV. If so, read on to learn how to connect AirPods to Roku TV. Is it Possible to Connect AirPods Directly to a Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device? The short answer is no. It’s not possible to connect any type of Bluetooth headphones directly to a Roku TV, and that includes AirPods....

If you want to use your AirPods with your desktop computer, you can do so regardless of whether it’s a Mac or a PC. Here’s how to connect AirPods to Windows 11. How to Connect Apple AirPods to a Windows 11 PC As AirPods use Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, you can connect your AirPods to a Windows 11 PC that has Bluetooth connectivity. To connect AirPods to Windows 11:...

Here, we’ll show you how to connect those music services to Shazam what benefits you’ll receive. Prerequisites for Connecting the Services Before you can connect Shazam to Apple Music or Spotify, there are a few requirements. You must have an account with Apple Music or Spotify.You’ll need the Shazam app as well as the Apple Music or Spotify app on your device.You must currently pick between the two music services....

How To Display Every Windows 7 Control Panel Task In A Single Window Step 1 Right-Click the Desktop and Select New > Shortcut. Step 2 Copy and Paste explorer.exe shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} into the location box, then Click OK. Step 3 Type in a name for your shortcut, such as “Master Control Panel.” Okay the shortcut is created, and it works, but let’s make it more ‘official looking.’ Step 4 Right-Click the shortcut and Select Properties....

Dates, in particular, can be difficult to convert into true date values if they aren’t formatted correctly. If you’re faced with this problem, there are a few ways you can convert text to date values in Excel. Here’s what to do. Using the VALUE Function When your cell contains a date but Excel thinks it’s a text string, you can (in most cases) use the VALUE function to convert it....

It also reduces the risk of adding someone by mistake or using the wrong email address. Here, we’ll show you how to create a contact group in Microsoft Outlook on your desktop and on the web. How to Create a Contact Group in Outlook on PC or Mac If you’re using the Outlook desktop app on your PC or Mac, you can create a new contact group by following these steps:...

Create Roku Channel Store PIN To set it up, log in to your Roku account online. Then click Update next to Channel Store PIN. Now select how you want to use your four-digit PIN. Either require it for making purchases or for adding channels – including free ones. Now when you or anyone else goes into the Channel Store, the PIN you created will be required. Note that the PIN only applies when adding channels from the device itself....

Note: This article assumes you already have more than one email account set up in the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad. Create Separate Email Signatures for Each Mail Account on iPhone To get started, open Settings > Mail on your iPhone or iPad. Next, tap on Signature under the “Composing” section of Mail settings. Then on the Signature screen tap on Per Account. There you will see that the signature you created is the same for each of your email accounts....

Microsoft decided to embrace the philosophy of mobility, and Windows 10 gets updates like your phone. However, that has been frustrating for many users. The company is listening, though; we can see some changes like finally knowing what’s in a Windows Update. Windows Update management in Windows 10 is still not perfect, though, but you do have options. How to Manage Updates in Windows 10 Devices running Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education have a lot more flexibility than the Home edition....

Click the Apple icon on the menu bar and select System Preferences. The System Preferences screen opens. Under System, click Users and Groups. Users & Groups opens. Click Login Items and uncheck each of the programs you don’t want to launch during startup. To remove an item from the Login Items list, highlight it and click the minus ( – ) button. If you want to add a Login Item, click the plus (+) button....

Disable Google+ Auto Backup on Android First, launch the app and go to Settings. Then in the Settings menu, go to Camera & Photos > Auto Backup. Now you can simply flip the switch to turn it off. Turn Off Auto Backup iOS It’s easy to disable on the iPhone or iPad too. Launch the app and go to Settings > Camera and Photos > Auto Backup and turn it Off....