Open Event Viewer in Windows In Windows 7, click the Start Menu and type: event viewer in the search field to open it. For Windows 8, you can open Event Viewer from the Power User Menu from the Desktop. Expand Windows Logs and click on Security. Now, look for event ID 4624; these are successful login events for your computer. Double-clicking on the event will open a popup with detailed information about that activity....
Over the last couple of days, I’ve been using the private beta of Chrometa for free and so far, I like it. Check out the review and screenshot tour below to see how it works. Introduction to Chrometa from JP Ren on Vimeo. Logging Activity Here’s how to log your activity using Chrometa: Step One Install Chrometa. That’s it. After that, Chrometa sits unobtrusively in your system tray, logging your activity and uploading it to your dashboard....
However, Windows has evolved, and today Windows 10 has new built-in tools that make it simple to have backups of your photos, documents, and other sensitive data. Set Up File History in Windows 10 File History is a feature first introduced in Windows 8 and is similar to Apple’s Time Machine in OS X. It’s the perfect choice if you want to ensure that files you often make changes to, like spreadsheets and Word documents, are backed up regularly....
Customize Virtual Machine Configuration using VMware Fusion Depending on what you plan to use as your virtual machine, you might need to configure it to work suitably with a particular application. Launch VMware Fusion, click the File menu, click New, select Create a custom virtual machine, and click Continue. Choose the desired operating system you would like to install. VMware Fusion supports a wide selection of operating system brands and versions....
So for those of you stuck at home and looking for something on TV, here are the details for your specific country, including pricing and special launch titles. Disney+ Launch Pricing for European Countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, and Switzerland Similar to the US, subscriptions to Disney Plus are available either at a monthly rate or annual. As you can see below, we highly recommend the Annual sub as it gives you a full two months free vs....
Instead of opening your browser each time, you can add a website to the home screen on your iPhone. This creates an app-like icon on your screen that you can tap to open the site directly. When you add a website to the home screen on iPhone, it behaves like an app. You can drag the icon to different locations on your screen or add it to a folder if you want....
You have two simple ways to add accent marks in Word. You can use a button in the ribbon or a keyboard shortcut. We’ll show you both so you can use whichever is most convenient for you. Using Symbols in the Word Ribbon Letters with accents are available in the Symbols collection in Microsoft Word. You simply select a font style, locate the letter, and pop it into your document....
But if you download just a few quality game titles, you’ll quickly find that the paltry 8 GB of internal storage is not enough. But now, the previously useless USB port on the back of the box can be used to expand its storage space. Add External Storage to Fire TV Plug a flash drive into the USB port on the back of your Fire TV. For this article, I’m using a USB 3....
We’ve shown you how to limit the amount of disk space the Recycle Bin uses. But Microsoft added a utility to Windows 10 that’s still available in Windows 11, called Storage Sense, which makes keeping a handle on your storage space a lot easier. And it includes management of the Recycle Bin. Here’s how to automatically make Windows 11 clear out the Recycle Bin on a schedule, so you don’t need to think about it....
Don’t like this functionality? There are a few ways to stealthily edit a Google Docs document and become anonymous. You’ll need to make sure the document is set up to allow this, however. If you want to know how to be anonymous in Google Docs, follow our steps below. How to Go Anonymous in Google Docs If you’re editing a Google Docs document, you’ll normally need to be signed in to your Google account....
What is the difference between an MBR and GPT partition style? A MBR (Master Boot Record) is the partition style that has been around since the early days of the PC. It can run a maximum of 4 partitions; each partition can have a maximum size of 2TB. GPT (globally-unique-identifier partition table) is the new-school partition style that can support up to near 9.5 billion terabytes on a single volume. Each GPT volume can be up to 256 TB in size with a total of 128 partitions, but this is because of limits set on it by the NTFS file structure....
Change Windows 11 Account Picture Note: You need to have an Administrator or Standard account to change a photo. Also, the steps for changing an account image are the same for local, and Microsoft accounts via Settings. To begin, click on the Start button and then click Settings. Alternately, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open the Settings app directly. Next, click on the Accounts option from the list on the left....
Changing your Windows 8 account profile picture or photo is simple if you know where to look. It’s also nice customization that can personalize your Windows 8.1 Installation. It’s also a nice touch if you have multiple users on the same computer. Change Account Picture From the Start screen, right-click your current photo and then click “Change account picture.” You can also change your Account Picture under the PC Settings, where you can also customize your Start screen and Lock screen....
Pre-requisites A working PCA USB thumbdrive15-60 minutes depending on how much RAM your computer has Stage 1 – Create the test drive One, if not the best, program available for testing memory is called Memtest86. There are two different websites for it but this link will take you to the one with the best version that it easiest to set up. On the download page grab the “Auto-Installer for USB Key” version....
Create a PIN Sign-in Chromebook To set up a PIN to sign in, head to Settings > Device > Screen lock. Then you will need to type in your password again and select PIN or password under the “Screen lock and sign-in options” section and then the “Set up PIN” button. Then you enter in the PIN number you want to use – which must be at least six digits, not just four like you’d expect....
Create Shortcut to Device Manager on Windows 7 Right-click on your desktop and go to New > Shortcut. Copy and paste devmgmt.msc in the location field and click Next. You will be asked to name the shortcut, type: Device Manager, or anything you want, and click on the Finish button. If you want to change the shortcut icon, right-click on it and go to Properties. Click on the Change Icon button under the Shortcut tab....
Sway is designed for a new era of publishing and communication. An age that focuses on the web and mobile. It’s is also available as a modern application on Windows 10 and mobile platforms such as iOS and Android. Publish Content Using Microsoft Sway If you are running an older version of Windows or an alternative platform such as macOS, you can access the service through a supported web browser to create your Sways....
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....
Disable UAC on Windows 11 When you or an app tries to make a change to your Windows 11 system, the UAC screen will pop up. If you know what you’re doing, having to click through this screen every time can be annoying. Accessing UAC is essentially the same on Windows 11 as previous versions – the UI just looks different. Still, if you’re new to Windows 11, now might be a good time for a refresher....
Note: This article was written several years ago with a very early version of Android. If you’re running a modern version, the steps will vary. Google syncs your contacts very differently now. We did update this article using the “Manage Contacts” feature on a OnePlus phone running Android 10.3. Again, your mileage will vary. Display Only Android Contacts with Phone Numbers Open your Contacts app and tap the Options button (three dots), and select Contacts Manager....
