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However, many people desire this because it lets you make better use of external screens or a TV you may have your computer connected to. Imagine the ability to display a live fireplace or a virtual fishbowl on those screens when you’re not using them! Drawbacks to Live Wallpapers & Animated Desktops in Windows 10 There are certainly benefits to having an animated desktop, but it can also adversely affect your system in the following ways:...

Format Text as a Column in Microsoft Word 2016 Before you create your columns, you might need to enter information such as a title and an introduction. It’s easier to format a column if there is some existing text on the page, so it’s better if you have some text, even it’s just a placeholder. Once you have some text on the page, begin a new line in your document. This is where you will create your column....

Having Spotify (and other apps) launch during the startup process will significantly increase the bootup time. Even if you’re not concerned about the startup time on your PC, you might be annoyed that Spotify opens immediately. To help you, we’ll show you how to stop Spotify from opening on startup on Windows 10 and 11 using the steps below. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup One of the ways to stop Spotify from opening on Startup is to tweak Spotify’s in-app preferences....

But one of the common issues we haven’t touched on yet is what to do when your battery is not fully charging or won’t charge at all. There can be a variety of reasons why this happens. So let’s explore them and try some solutions to get you mobile again. Resolve Issues Preventing Your Battery from Charging in Windows 10 There are a variety of factors why your laptop’s battery might suddenly stop charging or won’t charge to full capacity....

Sounds play when you like a post, someone sends you a message, when refreshing the page, and more. The sounds can help you identify actions you’re using and improve the user experience. If you don’t need or want these sounds on Facebook, you can switch them off. Learn how to turn off sounds on Facebook below. How to Disable Sounds on Facebook on Mobile Devices If you’re a heavy Facebook and Messenger user, the sounds that emanate from your phone can be overwhelming....

One of the biggest problems with WSL, however, is space. Having a separate operating system installed can take up tens of gigabytes of space—space you might need to reclaim. The good news is that you can uninstall Linux from Windows 11 pretty quickly. If you don’t want Linux on Windows 11, you’ll need to follow these steps. How to Uninstall a Linux Distro on Windows 11 The first step to removing Linux from your Windows 11 PC is to uninstall the Linux distribution you’ve been using....

Add a Virtual Desktop on Windows 11 To create a new virtual desktop, hover the mouse over the Task View button on the taskbar. It’s the button between the Widgets and Search icons. Then click Add Desktop from the menu that pops up. Do that each time you want to create a new virtual desktop. When you have a new desktop, you can create a work environment for it. For example, you can create different desktops for various projects you’re working on....

Watch Netflix Content for Free To watch the available content on Netflix for free, launch a browser on your computer or Android device, and head to this website. All the shows on the page can be streamed by clicking a button. Users are not required to create an account. Just start watching it. The content will air in full, with no commercials. Although each one will be preceded by a 30-second sizzle reel of Netflix’s popular content like “The Irishman,” “6 Underground”, and “The King....

iPad mini 2021: Highlights For the first time in the history of the iPad mini, the tablet comes with an 8.3-inch display, as all previous models had a 7.9-inch screen. In addition, it’s a Liquid Retina Display with True Tone with rounded corners. The iPad Air 2020 features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display with True Tone. The new iPad comes in four colors: Pink, Purple, Space Gray, and Starlight. The latter is a cross between gold and white....

Reduce the Amount of Space Used by Recycle Bin Right-click the Recycle Bin on the Windows Desktop, and then click Properties. Select the Customize radio box, then enter the amount of disk space you would like to use. In the screenshot below, my Recycle Bin uses 6103 MBs of disk space; that’s over 6 GB of space. I could cut that in half, maintaining a substantial amount of space for files I do need....

Some people collect stamps, others comic books or baseball cards. Me? I like to “collect” domain names. The collection started in 2001 and has grown considerably over the years. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Sounds like a CyberSquater!” but the truth is, I just have a bad habit of thinking up new business ideas with great domain names attached which “I’ll spin up when I get time…” and for just $9....

Netflix Beginners Guide to User Profiles So, if you are new to Netflix, we have put together some of our best tips and tricks to get started. Even if you’re a veteran of Netflix, you might find a couple of tips that will help you get more from the streaming service, too. Creating User Profiles One of the more frequently asked questions we get is from people with a busy household is how to set up user profiles....

Outlook Attachment Reminder The setting should be enabled by default, but to double-check launch Outlook on your PC and click on File. Now from the File pane scroll down and click on Options. Now, from the menu panel on the left click on Mail. Then under the Send Messages section, verify that “Warn me when I send a message that may be missing an attachment” is checked. Here’s the typical scenario: You compose an email letting the recipient know you’ve attached a file, but forget to actually include it and hit Send....

Focus for Android Start by installing Focus – photo sharing from here, in the Google Play Store. It’s free but ad-supported. After it’s installed, fire it up. A settings menu will appear, as seen below. Use the Enter PIN option to set up a code that will unlock your phone. Also, set a ringtone that will alert you if your friend tries to leave the app. That way, you will know if they’re trying to stray somewhere else while your Android phone is in their hands....

On a Microsoft Surface, you’ll probably be using Internet Explorer 10 quite a bit – especially the Surface RT. While doing research online, it’s helpful to be able to search for a specific word or phrase on a webpage. Just like on an iPad using Safari, it’s easy to do on a Surface too. In the modern style of IE 10, simply tap the wrench icon on the toolbar, then tap Find on Page....

Sync IE 11 Tabs in Windows 8.1 Update: Support for Windows 8.1 from Microsoft is coming to an end: Update 2: Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer 11 next year. It will be removed from Windows 10 and Windows 11. From the Start screen, just type: sync settings and select Sync Settings under the results. On the next screen, select Sync Settings again. Now make sure “Sync Settings on this PC” is turned on....

Sony Streaming Player iOS App First, download and install Media Remote app for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Then tap the icon to launch it. Out of the box, it provides a demo remote that you can use to get used to its features. It’s not a tutorial but a fully interactive version of the remote. If you’re new to the Media Remote, it’s a good idea to click through it for a few minutes to get used to where everything is....

PhotoRec is a free and open-source, cross-platform utility that lets you recover data from a hard drive, flash drive, SD card, and other removable media. It’s a companion program to TestDisk, another open-source program that’s long been used by data recovery gurus for repairing partitions and making non-bootable disks bootable again. Together, PhotoRec and TestDisk are a powerful set of free data recovery tools. Undeleting photos and videos are just the tip of the iceberg....

Add Facebook to Roku Player On your Roku, download the Facebook Channel if you don’t have it already. Launch it, and you’ll get an activation code. Next, on your computer, open a browser and go to the Facebook for Devices page and enter in the code. You’ll need to give Roku access to your Public Profiles. After that, on your Roku, you’ll be able to access your videos, photos, friends’ photos and videos, news feed videos, and more....

WeTransfer is a great service for transferring large files; it’s fast and effortless to use. However, I always hoped there’d be a version for Android so I could use it while on the go. Why? Well, because in the upcoming era of 4K video, the files my phone is capturing tend to be quite large, and I’m facing a problem sharing them. That problem is gone since WeTransfer has launched an Android app and the other mobile platform — iPhone....