Microsoft Edge Download Button Here is an example of the Download button showing up when you download a file while Edge is open. After the file has downloaded, the button disappears. Always Display the Download Button on Edge To get started, launch Edge and start downloading a file. While it’s downloading click the Options button (three dots). Then click on the “Show downloads button on the toolbar” option on the menu....
New Apps Category in Windows 10 Settings Not a lot has changed appearance-wise in the new Apps category; several tabs have been moved there, which include: Default AppsOffline mapsApps for Websites. Filters and sorting tools are more refined, featuring a column view, making it easier to find and determine information like app size. Windows 10 Will Soon Only Run Universal Apps A new list box lets you block apps from outside the Windows Store....
Manually Backup Thunderbird Emails Open up Start Menu or Windows Explorer and browse to %appdata%. The full path will be C:\Users\username\Appdata\Roaming on most Windows installations. Scroll down and find the Thunderbird folder. If you don’t see the AppData folder, make sure you have Show Hidden Files, Folder, and Drives unchecked in Folder Options. Right-click the Thunderbird and select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder. Wait a few minutes for your Thunderbird folder to be copied and compressed into a zip archive....
Did you know that it’s possible to mirror your iPhone to your TV even if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection? If you have the right devices or the right adapter, you can mirror your screen without the need for Wi-Fi at all. Here’s how to mirror iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi. Can I Mirror iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi Using Any Apple TV? If you have an Apple TV, you may be able to mirror your iPhone to your TV without either device being connected to Wi-Fi....
Important information about deleting your Hotmail, Outlook, and Windows Live Microsoft accounts Visit the Microsoft Billing service before closing or deleting your Microsoft Account (Hotmail, Windows Live, and Outlook.com accounts). If a live subscription is active, it will block you from permanently closing your account.Hotmail, Windows Live, and Outlook.com accounts are not considered “Microsoft Accounts.” You can’t close just the Hotmail account without closing the entire Windows Live, aka Microsoft Account....
Out of the box, the Chromecast allows you to send YouTube, Netflix, and music, TV, and movies from Google Play. Unfortunately, compared to the Roku, Apple TV, or Xbox 360, it currently doesn’t have much to offer. But here are some ways to get more content to your HDTV via the Chromecast. After you set up Chromecast on your Android device, you’ll have the option to download apps that allow you to send content to Chromecast....
If you want the ultimate security when moving files from computer to computer, you’ll need to know how to SCP in Linux. Here’s how. The Basics Behind Secure Copy (SCP) Secure copy, or scp, is a Linux command used to copy files between servers securely. It encrypts those files, so nobody snooping your network traffic can intercept and read them. SCP is built into the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, which typically uses the strongest encryption available....
Well, there is! And in this post, we’re going to show you how to do it. 4 Ways To Send An Email To Slack There are four ways to send email to Slack. Some of these do require paid Slack plans, while others come built into the default Slack app. We’re going to cover each one, so read through to find the method that’s best for you! Create An Email Address For A Channel (Paid Plan) The first way is to create an email address for a specific Slack channel....
After enabling guest mode, your Chromecast emits a Wi-Fi beacon that other devices use to find it. The feature is opt-in, and you can turn it off if you don’t want someone using it. The beacon is an audio tone that humans can’t hear containing the connection PIN to the other Android devices in the room. If the audio pairing fails for some reason, you can still manually enter in the PIN, which shows up in a couple of places....
Setting up Google Talk with Fring Step 1 Pop on to the iTunes App Store from your iPhone and download the Fring app. It’s free! Step 2 When you first launch the Fring app, you’ll be asked to create an account or log in with your existing account. Do so. Step 3 Once you’re logged in, touch the More button along the bottom and then touch Add-ons. Step4 Touch Google Talk....
Several of today’s major browsers offer a syncing service that allows you to keep items like your bookmarks, history, open tabs, settings, and preferences in sync across all your devices. Firefox is no exception. Their Firefox Sync service syncs your bookmarks, passwords, preferences, 60 days of history, open tabs, and add-ons across your devices. Today we’ll cover how to set up Firefox Sync, so you get a consistent browsing experience on your devices wherever you go....
You’ll see these visual effects when you move from one slide to the next. Using the proper slide transitions can help create a more professional and enjoyable slideshow overall. Microsoft PowerPoint offers a healthy selection of slide transitions. From simple and subtle to fun and whimsical, you can pick the exact type of transition that best fits your presentation’s tone and message. If you want to use slide transitions in PowerPoint, here’s what you’ll need to do....
Thankfully, there’s a simple way to put two windows into full-screen mode and have them appear side-by-side on your computer. This can make you even more productive as you won’t have to keep swapping back and forth between different windows. If you’re ready to take advantage of this highly useful feature, then here’s how to do split screen on Mac. How to Use Split Screen on Mac in macOS Catalina or Later Split screen has been around since macOS Catalina, but the method of setting it up changed slightly in macOS Catalina and has remained the same since....
Where We Are with Windows 10 on macOS The Apple Mac lineup is in a transition period as it moves new devices from Intel-based processors to its own silicon. The move means faster speeds and a blurring of the line between macOS and iPadOS. In time, the move should be a good one, especially for those fully integrated into the world of Apple. And yet, in the short term, at least, the transaction can cause headaches for some users because of compatibility issues....
One thing you’ll want to do is verify System Restore is enabled as it’s disabled by default. For more on that, read our article on enabling and creating a Windows 10 system restore point. Reduce Disk Space Used by System Restore in Windows 10 Use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R to launch the Run dialog and type: sysdm.cpl and hit Enter. With the System Properties window opens, select the System Protection tab....
The first thing you need to do is move your desktop tile to the very top-left. This is the first tile position, and placement here is important. Now the next time you sign in, hold the Enter key after typing in your password. Don’t click the arrow or use the tab to select the arrow. Just type in the password and then hold the Enter button. Holding enter during boot is a trick that will tell Windows 8 to launch the first tile/app from the Metro UI and skip the Metro UI altogether....
Surface Pro 6 Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 6, which is a refresh of its signature Surface device. It will come in both white and black colors, and the company claims this one will be 67 percent faster with Intel’s 8th gen quad-core processor under the hood. It is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on October 16th. Surface Laptop 2 Microsoft claims the Surface Laptop 2 will be up to 85-percent faster than the original, thanks to a new 8th gen Intel processor....
Create a PIN Login for Surface Note that Microsoft Surface RT, a light version of Windows 8, is no longer supported by Microsoft. Pull up the Charms bar and tap Settings. Then tap on Change PC Settings. On the next screen, tap Users, and under Sign-in Options, tap Create a PIN. Next, you’ll need to type in your current Windows Account Password and tap OK. Next, type in the four-digit PIN you want to use for logging in and tap Finish....
Perhaps you don’t like Safari or can’t wait for macOS Monterey. Regardless of the reason, there are other secure web browsers for Mac on the market. Here are our favorites. Best Secure Web Browsers for Mac Each of the six Safari alternatives below scores high marks across the board, although our focus is primarily on the type of security each provides. Other factors might also be important to you, including speed, the ability to sync across multiple devices, and more....
Start On The Web Most all skills are free. I haven’t found one yet that forces me to pay. To use a skill, just click Enable, and you’re there. On that screen will be the commands for initiating that skill. Many of them are related to your Flash Briefing, which is your daily news report. Those skills we covered in this article. Skills are account specific. That means you can enable skills for your kids and keep them separate from your skills....
