Typically, Windows will put your laptop into a low power mode when you close the laptop’s lid. You can also configure it to shut down entirely via power settings. But what if you have it connected to a monitor and don’t want it to go to sleep or power down? Here we’ll show you how to close a laptop and use a monitor on Windows 11 and 10. This process requires changing power settings via Control Panel on Windows 11 and Windows 10....
Embed a PowerPoint Slide There are two ways you can add PowerPoint content into a Word document. You can either paste content by pressing Ctrl + V or insert it as a linked or embedded object. With the latter, you can still with the object in the original app. In this case, after inserting a PowerPoint object into Word, you can double-click the slide to use PowerPoint. As Microsoft explains:...
Here, we’ll show you how to enable dark mode in Google Docs on your mobile device and in your browser for the web application. Enable Dark Mode in the Google Docs Mobile App You can turn on dark mode in the Google Docs app on your Android device, iPhone, or iPad in just a few taps. So open the app and follow these steps. Enable Dark Mode For Google Docs Online Turning on dark mode for the Google Docs website involves either a browser setting or a third-party extension depending on which browser you use....
We show you here how to enable the Developer tab in Word. But the steps are the same for Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint also. Open the Customize the Ribbon Options Screen In Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint, right-click on the ribbon and select Customize the Ribbon. You can also go to File > Options and click Customize Ribbon on the left side of the Options dialog box. Enable the Developer Tab On the Customize the Ribbon and keyboard shortcuts screen on the Options dialog box, make sure Main Tabs is selected in the Customize the Ribbon drop-down list....
The most notable being that Windows 10 is free for existing Windows 7, 8/8.1 users for the first year. Regardless of this, product activation remains a part of Windows 10. In this article, we take a look at product activation and troubleshooting steps. Update: This was written for issues when Windows 10 was initially released in 2015. For more on activation issues, take a look at these articles: How to Find Your Windows 10 Product KeyHow to Find Your Product Key After Upgrading to Windows 10...
However, you can do much more with an online document in Google Docs. You can add interactive forms of content, such as videos, to improve engagement with the topic you’re writing about. If you’re unsure how to insert videos into Google Docs, follow our guide below. How to Insert a YouTube Video Link in Google Docs Google Docs will automatically recognize certain types of links and provide different methods for interacting with them....
You can use any site you want as a web app from the new Edge. Some examples of sites you might want to use are YouTube, Pandora, Outlook.com, or even groovyPost. The idea of this is similar to using a website as an app with Google Chrome. This installs a site as a progressive web app (PWA), which gives a site an app-like experience. For example, using PWA technology is the only way to install Disney+ as an app on Windows 10....
The software didn’t provide a template specifically for creating box plots, but it’s much easier now. If you want to make a box plot in Excel, here’s what you’ll need to know (and do). What Is a Box Plot? For descriptive statistics, a box plot is one of the best ways to demonstrate how data is distributed. It shows the numbers in quartiles, highlighting the mean value as well as the outliers....
If you want to use both types of layouts in Word, you’ll need to use a few workarounds using section breaks and Word’s own page formatting options to do so. Here’s how. How to Make One Page Landscape in Word If you want to quickly make one page landscape in Word, here’s what you’ll need to do: If you followed the steps correctly, you should now have one single landscape page, with all other pages remaining in portrait mode....
Google Calendar is another of Google’s hugely popular apps. The ability to share calendars, invite people to events, and get alerts to remind you of upcoming events makes it highly useful for keeping track of all your appointments. Digital calendars are all well and good, but there are times when nothing but a hard copy will do. Thankfully, it’s quick and easy to print off your Google Calendar in a variety of formats....
If the taskbar isn’t functioning correctly, you’ll want to get it working again. Often, the fix is as simple as restarting Windows Explorer, but you’ll also want to double-check taskbar settings. If you’re having problems, you can reset taskbar settings in Windows 11 and get it working the way you want it. Check out these potential fixes to reset taskbar settings on Windows 11 and get it working again....
Once you’ve created a Windows 7 system image, you’re probably curious how to use it to restore your computer. If Windows 7 is still operational, it can easily be done using the Backup and Restore tool. However, if Windows just won’t boot up correctly, there is an alternate method to get things back up and running, and luckily for you, the simple step-by-step is below! Note: Before we get started, be certain you want to replace your existing Windows 7 install with a new system image....
But now the feature is being baked into Gmail on the web or via the mobile app. Google recently announced the feature in a post that celebrates 15 years of Gmail. It’s important to note that Google started a gradual rollout of this feature on April 1st (no joke) and not everyone has it yet. If you don’t see it yet, try logging out and back in or updating the app on your phone....
As with the real world, not everyone will always get along. Discord allows you to block people if you no longer want to interact with them. You won’t be made aware when someone blocks you, but there are ways to discover if you suspect someone has done so. Here’s how to tell if someone blocked you on Discord. How to Tell if Someone Blocked You on Discord by Sending Them a Message If someone has blocked you, then when you try to send them a message, you’ll get a response from the Discord bot, Clyde....
These apps are only as good as the hardware you’re using, however. You may need to adjust your microphone settings for your environment and get it ready to speak with friends, family, and colleagues. To make this easy, Windows 11 includes a built-in tool to help you test your microphone. If you’re unsure how, here’s how to test a microphone on a Windows 11 PC. How to Set Up a Microphone on Windows 11 Before you begin, you’ll need to make sure your mic is working properly on your PC....
Sometimes, however, you just want good old light mode back again. If you’re ready to turn away from the dark side, then you’ll want to know how to turn off dark mode on Google. How to Turn Off Dark Mode in Google Quick Settings If you want to turn off dark mode on Google without affecting the rest of your apps, you can do so through Google Quick Settings. This allows you to quickly switch between a light theme and dark theme or to match the mode your computer is currently using....
When you use your AirPods, you’ll need an Apple device like an iPhone or iPad to switch this feature on or off. You can also cycle between three different noise cancellation modes. If you recently got a new set of Apple’s in-ear buds, here’s how to turn on noise canceling on AirPods (or turn it off again). How to Turn On Noise Canceling on AirPods One of the cool features of the AirPod Pro is you can use Control Center on your iPhone or iPad to turn on the noise canceling feature or disable it....
I realized this was the case yesterday when I read about Google’s new “conversational search” feature. You can only use it with the latest version of Chrome. Update Google Chrome – Option 1 To manually update to the latest version, click the Options > Help > About Google Chrome. There, you’ll see the current version you’re running and that an update is available. Click Relaunch, and you’ll be running the latest version in no time....
Private listening mode is perfect for those living in an apartment to listen to shows without booming surround sound and bass that shakes the walls, floors, and ceilings. Headphones are a perfect compromise allowing you not to disturb other people within earshot. So here’s how to use private listening mode on Roku. Use Private Listening Mode on Roku You can use private listening mode on the physical remote that came with the Roku itself....
Update: Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 8.1 Search Apps and Programs If you’re on the desktop, hit the Windows Key on your keyboard to get to the Start screen and start typing in the name of the app you’re looking for. The Apps Search box will automatically open. Then you’ll see a list of the desktop and/or modern-style apps listed under the results. Display All Apps If you want an easy list to see everything, right-click on the Start menu and select the All Apps icon in the lower right corner....
