What is CarPlay? CarPlay is an extension of your iPhone into your car’s entertainment system. I always like to think of it as a second screen for your iPhone, similar to how you might use AirPlay to show your iPhone on your TV. That’s probably why the two technologies share the same naming conventions. Unlike AirPlay, though, you control your iPhone through your car’s head unit and a subset of CarPlay-enabled apps....
Or is it? I’ll let you be the judge. Here’s our quick look at Canva, a web app aimed to simplify your design needs. An introduction to Canva Canva is a simple online app that allows you to create simple and good-looking designs fast. With a simple Facebook or Google Plus connect, you’ll be up and running in no time. Accounts are free unless you want to try out Canva Pro, which provides more options and the free version....
How I Became a Reluctant Expert On Identity Theft I’m changing the facts around slightly in these stories to protect the innocent. Around 15 years ago, my father passed away, and it caused a financial crisis in my family of origin. Money was tight, and I helped out when I could. However, that was not enough. At one point, a family member threatened me and started acting on it. I realized that he knew everything about me to apply for credit in my name....
However, if you aren’t a fan of the icons displayed on the toolbar, you hide them in the Chrome menu. Hide Chrome Extension Icons To remove the extension icons, right-click the one you want to hide and select After they have been hidden, if you need to access the icons again for any reason, open the Chrome menu, and you’ll see them listed at the top. The extension icons I hide are the ones that don’t require any interaction like HTTPS Everywhere....
In this article, you’ll learn about every method you can use to add a text box in Google Docs. Add a Text Box Using Google Docs Shapes The easiest way to quickly add a text box in a Google Doc is by inserting a shape. This approach lets you place the text box anywhere in the document you like, even on top of text. Insert a Text Box Shape To do this, select Insert from the menu, select Drawing and then select New....
Update: Picasa is no longer a service. Google is moving to Google Photos. Here is what the company says: Step 1 – Download and Install iTunes or Quicktime No real magic here. Just head over to http://www.apple.com/itunes/, and you should be able to grab a copy. If your not an iTunes (iPhone/iPod etc..) user, don’t install iTunes. Just grab a copy of Quicktime here: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/. Once downloaded, install the app....
If you’re building a community on Discord, you’re likely to wonder how to add roles in Discord. In this post, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about Discord roles, including how to assign them, create admins, and more. What Are Roles in Discord? Before we get started learning how to add roles in Discord, let’s cover what roles on the platform do. A Discord role is like a profile that you can assign to members of your Discord server....
Adjust Reserve Battery Level in Windows 10 To increase or decrease the Reserve Battery Level percentage, right-click the battery icon in the system tray and select Power Options. The classic Control Panel will open to the Power Options section – click the Change plan settings hyperlink. Then click on the Change advanced power settings hyperlink. Now scroll down and expand the Battery tree and then Reserve battery level and change the percentage to what you want....
We’ve shown you how to limit the amount of disk space the Recycle Bin uses (which works on all versions of Windows). But now, with Windows 10, the company has a new utility that makes keeping your disk clean of clutter much easier. And it includes the Recycle Bin. Automatically Delete Recycle Bin on Windows 10 If you are running Windows 10 1809 or below, head to Settings > System > Storage....
How to Use a Microsoft Teams Background When you need to work from home, you’ll often find yourself in meetings via Microsoft Teams. Showing everyone the clothes you have drying behind you or the kids’ toys might not look very professional. Luckily, Microsoft has thought of this and now you can make your background look more interesting by using the available options. Here’s how to do it. To use a Microsoft Teams background in a meeting, click the three dots menu button and go to Show background effects....
A laptop or budget PC will most likely have an integrated graphics card (meaning it’s soldered in with the motherboard). Other systems have a dedicated card that you can swap out, which you’ll typically see on high-end desktop PCs or gaming machines. Whether it’s integrated or a dedicated card, there will be times when you need to know which GPU you have. We’ll show you how to check your graphics card on Windows 11 below....
On Windows 11, Your Phone has been rebranded to Phone Link and comes with a new interface and some additional features. Once you connect your Android device to Windows 11, you’ll be able to access your apps, photos, messages, and make calls on your computer from your phone. If you want to connect your Android phone with Windows 11 using Phone Link, here’s what you’ll need to do. Prerequisites for Phone Link Before beginning, install the Link to Windows app on your Android phone....
But when I finally got around to upgrading, I was like: Holy smokes! I can control the volume with this thing. And I can turn the TV on too! It’s the little things that matter to me. With the 4th Gen Apple TV and the forthcoming Apple TV 4K, your Siri Remote for Apple TV can be the one remote to rule them all. No more yelling at the kids to find “the other remote” if they want to watch their shows!...
After copying the songs from one playlist, you can add them to another list and customize it further. Also, if you’re using a collaborative playlist, you might want to back it up in case another user deletes some songs you like. Whatever the reason, here’s how to copy a playlist on Spotify. How to Copy a Playlist on Spotify At the moment, you can only copy playlists using the Spotify desktop app or web player....
Create a Basic Form With Microsoft Forms Visit the Microsoft Forms website and sign in with your Microsoft account. At the top, click New Form to get started with a basic form. Give your new form a title and, optionally, a description. Click Add new to create your first question. You can also use the lightning bolt at any point to get question suggestions. Next, select your question type. You can pick from Choice, Text, Rating, or Date....
Turn Off the Downloads Flyout Menu on Microsoft Edge To stop the menu from popping up when you download a file, first, click the Settings and more (three dots) button. Then click on Settings from the menu. Then from the “Settings” page, click on Downloads from the list on the left panel. Then from the list on the right-hand side, turn off the “Show downloads menu when a download starts” switch....
Disable Windows 11 Startup Sound If you want your PC to be silent when it boots, you need to make a few adjustments in Settings. Got to Start > Settings. Tip: If you access Settings a lot, it’s a good idea to pin it to the taskbar. To do that, hit the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu. Then right-click on the Settings icon and select “Pin to taskbar....
There are a few ways to do this. You can import an entire Excel spreadsheet with the ability to view a preview of your data. Alternatively, you can add an Excel file to OneNote as a file attachment to open separately. Here’s how to do both in OneNote. Importing a New Excel Spreadsheet in OneNote OneNote notebooks are flexible, with the ability to add text, images, and more. One useful feature, however, is the ability to insert entire Excel spreadsheets into your OneNote notebook....
Add Fire TV Apps from your Browser When you select an app on the site you get a description and some screenshots and can read the rating reviews. Then, if you have multiple Fire TV devices, pick the one you want to send it to from the drop-down list and click the “Get App” button. If you are a Fire TV owner, what is your preferred method of finding and installing new apps on your device?...
Merged cells can cause havoc when you’re trying to sort your data. The trouble is, merged cells aren’t always that easy to spot. The good news is that it’s easy to hunt down any rogue merged cells and get rid of them. Well, it’s easy if you’re using Windows; Mac users have a harder time with things. Here’s how to find merged cells in Excel and remove them. How to Find Merged Cells in Excel on Windows Before removing merged cells from your data, you need to find them all....
