Make Browser Show Website Icons Only That leads you to click the arrow icon on the right for a dropdown of the rest of them. You can edit the text for the bookmark to something shorter or make it display the icon only. Edit Icons on Chrome Bookmarks Bar If you use bookmarks in Chrome, chances are you have a lot of them saved already. To edit them or only display the site icon, right-click it and then select Edit....
Only business and enterprise customers who qualify (and pay) will continue to receive updates through the Microsoft ESU program. If you’re still running it on your home computer, it’s time to get a new PC with Windows 10 or upgrade your existing system. Windows 7 Reaches End of Life As we explained in our previous article, your computer will not stop working if you choose to keep running Windows 7....
New Outlook.com Beta Microsoft’s Outlook team says the Outlook.com beta opt-in web experience will start rolling out to users over the next few weeks. Here’s a look at what’s new and improved over the current version. Faster experience. The team is implementing a more responsive web framework that will deliver upgraded search abilities, a modern conversation style, and a new design that allows you to see, read, and attach files faster....
Windows 10 August Patch Tuesday These updates will bump your build to 19041.1165, 19042.1165, or 19043.1165 based on the version you are currently running. The main thing these updates include is security and quality improvements. Including three zero-day vulnerabilities and fixes the nagging PrintNightmare vulnerability that allows bad actors to gain access to system-level privileges by connecting to a remote print server. In addition, the patch also includes the following fixes:...
There is a Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar by default—just a click opens it up. However, if the Microsoft Store isn’t working on Windows 11 when you click it, or if it crashes or doesn’t open, you’ll need to investigate further. If you’re having a problem with the Microsoft Store, you can fix it by trying one of the troubleshooting steps below. Restart Your PC There are several reasons why the Microsoft Store might stop working on your Windows 11 PC....
Use Ninite to Download Apps the Easy Way Hey, if you haven’t checked out Ninite –groovyPost has a great piece where we covered it here — you’re really missing out. Available for Windows XP and up and most Linux versions, Ninite is a free app that lets you easily and automatically install popular plug-ins, cloud apps, and other services you use to any computer, new or old. It’s amazing if you’re moving to a new computer and don’t want to reinstall and log in to each one all over again....
Free Ad-Supported Movies and TV Shows on Plex In addition to using Plex to view your local media collection, this partnership increases the amount of free digital content that Plex delivers. You can use Plex to subscribe to your favorite podcasts, and the service includes Plex Web shows that feature free and on-demand streaming videos on topics including sports, news, music, cooking, and more. “Our mission is to tame the growing chaos in the media landscape,” said Keith Valory, CEO of Plex....
Unfortunately, Spotify is another app that doesn’t always work correctly. If Spotify can’t play the current song you’re trying to listen to, it usually points to an issue between you and Spotify’s servers. To help fix the problem, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Fix If Spotify Can’t Play the Current Song If Spotify can’t play the current song, you can fix the problem by trying these troubleshooting steps:...
Unfortunately, Photoshop also comes with a steep learning curve and a premium price tag, which is overkill for most of us, considering we will never use 1/3 of the features packed into Photoshop. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the free Online and Client Installable applications available on the internet. The options are vast, so I narrowed my review to only the best online and installable image editors....
Here’s a look at the Dropbox app features: Using Dropbox on Windows RT I tested it out on my Microsoft Surface with Windows RT. The first time you launch it, you’ll need to log in to your Dropbox account. Then enter your security code if you have Two-Step Verification enabled. After logging in, you’re presented with a list of the folders in your account. Just tap any one of them to browse through the files....
Disable Startup Programs This option has been around for a long time, and it works. One of the first things I do to help speed startup time, no matter what version of Windows a PC is running, is disable startup programs. The computer will start up much faster without a ton of programs trying to start at the same time, too. To do it, right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager, and then the Startup tab....
Here’s everything you need to know about Venmo, how to sign up, and how to use it. What is Venmo? In its current form, Venmo allows users to send monies using a phone number or email through the official Venmo app for iOS and Android. If you’re sent money through Venmo and don’t yet have an account, you can create one in seconds for free. From there, you can find other friends and associates who use the service by syncing your Facebook account or phone contacts....
A MacBook battery is expected to last three to four years during regular use. Until it completely dies, the battery will start giving off a sure sign things aren’t well; they’ll be less time between a full and empty charge. Even with a completely exhausted battery, all is not lost. Your MacBook will continue to work as long as it’s plugged in. Continue to use it like that until you have time to get the battery replaced....
The last update we saw was Preview build 10512, and it was a major improvement over the previous release, but of course it had its issues as all Preview builds do. Microsoft’s Gabe Aul reached out to Windows Insiders on Twitter last week to find out if the build should be released to the Fast ring, despite having a major bug with Store purchasing, the overall response from Insiders was a resounding yes!...
Trigger an Event When Your Internet Connects or Disconnects with Task Scheduler Launch Windows Task Scheduler from All Programs –> Accessories –> System Tools. Click Action –> Create Task… Give your task a name in the General tab, and then click Triggers and then click New. In the “Begin the task” menu, choose “On an event.” Then, choose: Log: Microsoft-Windows-NetworkProfile/Operational Source: NetworkProfile Event ID: 10000 The 10000 Event ID is logged when you connect to a network....
Note: If you’re using Linux or Mac the modifier keys may be slightly different, though still generally universal. Also, feel free to review our complete list of Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts. Basic Navigation Hotkeys Advanced Navigation Shortcut Keys All About Tabs Mouse and Keyboard Combos I hope you find all of these shortcut keys useful, and please let us know if we missed any in the comments below! Comment Name * Email *...
Today after upgrading to the latest release of 7-Zip on my Windows 7 machine, I decided 7-Zip deserved an honorable mention since I’ve not spoken about the product here on groovyPost. (I know… long overdue!) Similar to RocketDock (which works with Windows 7 YAHOO!), 7-Zip is one of those applications I install immediately after building a new PC. Although 7-Zip is a Freeware application, it’s truly a feature-rich WinZip replacement that provides top-notch File and Folder compression and decompression for a broad range of formats, including the ability to extract files from the traditional disk image ....
Extract Images from PDF It actually couldn’t be easier. Open the PDF document from which you want images extracted. Then go to View » Tools » Document Processing on Adobe Acrobat Pro’s toolbar. Now you’ll see a menu opening up on the right side of your Acrobat Pro window. In that menu, click Export All Images. A window will pop up, allowing you to decide where you want the pictures saved....
If you don’t run out of that particular product as frequently as every month, you can change the frequency by using the Deliver every dropdown. You can extend the reorder period up to every six months. This means that you don’t have to worry about receiving too much of a certain product long before you run out. Just schedule it according to how often you typically buy it at the grocery store....
Note: This works with Outlook 2010 and higher. Change Important Emails to Normal Open Outlook and go to File > Info > Manage Rules & Alerts button. When the “Rules and Alerts” window comes up, click the New Rule button on the top left. Step 3 Now you’ll be in the Rules Wizard. We want to start from scratch, so select Apply rule on messages I receive and then click Next....
