You can set up a virtual machine on Windows, macOS, and Linux computers using the free Android Studio, then run the Chrome OS inside it. You won’t get the complete Chrome OS experience on it, but you will see enough to know whether or not the operating system is for you. The Chrome browser that comes with it is fully functional, and you can sync all your browser settings to it....
It gets worse; even after a file is overwritten while saving more files to your hard drive, it might still be recoverable if enough fragments of the file exist and the person making a recovery has the right technical know-how and tools. We’ve previously covered how to use CCleaner to delete files securely. Today we’ll cover seven other free tools for Windows that help you securely erase data from your hard drive so it can’t be recovered....
What Is It? This app reminds me of Mr. Potato Head, but for robots! You pick the torso, limbs, and other accessories. The app can record your voice for the robots if you allow microphone access. After creating the robot, you can take it out for a spin and see what it can do. Sharp limbs slice vegetation while lasers burn it. The robots sync with your iCloud account, and you can play with your robots on your Apple TV or send them through iMessage....
The Roku Channel This is a bare-bones app that provides movies and some curated content from other services. On the main menu, the movies are listed in different categories like Thrillers, Drama, Comedy, etc. It uses your Roku account to keep track of what you have watched and where you left off. While the movies are ad-supported, when you select a flick, it launches directly into the movie. It doesn’t require that you sit through three to four commercials before seeing the movie....
How to “Bing” a Picture To use it, just tap the camera button on any of those apps. For example, below, I used the Bing app for Android and took a picture of flowers on my deck. It takes a moment to scan the picture and then provides search results you can scroll through. It’s also worth noting that you can use it to search photos you’ve already taken that are stored in your gallery....
There is a small chance that dllhost.exe could get infected by a virus. However, if your computer is up to date with all of the latest security patches from Windows Update and you have an anti-virus installed such as Microsoft Security Essentials then it’s highly unlikely that you’ll have any problems with infection. What is COM+? To understand what dllhost.exe does, you need to understand what the COM+ Service is....
The possible automated things you can do with IFTTT are really limited only by your imagination. The services and devices you automate keep growing every day. The fact that IFTTT is free means that it’s easily accessible to anyone who has access to a computer and the internet. Here’s a look at what it is, how it works, and how to create a simple weather task to get started. Oh, and they have pre-made applets from the community, too....
How Concatenate in Excel Works The Concatenate function is straightforward to use. The syntax for the function works as follows: CONCATENATE(text1, text2, text3, …) This function appears very simple. It will string together multiple text strings into a single string. You place each string (or the cell that holds the string) separated by commas inside the function. While it may be simple, its uses are plentiful. In this article, we’ll go over a few examples of some of the most useful ways you can use the Concatenate function in your various projects....
Here’s a look at how to add both Dropbox and Google Drive as Save Locations in Office 2016. Google Drive with Microsoft The first thing to do is download the free Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office. Wait while the web installer is started and downloads a small setup file automatically to your hard disk. Then double-click the driveforoffice.exe and wait while it installs. When setup is complete, launch any of the Microsoft Office 2016 applications....
What’s New in the iOS 11.2.5 Update and Should You Upgrade? The previous 11.2.2 release focused primarily on fixing the CPU vulnerability called Spectre. Version 11.2.5 is more of a feature prep for the upcoming HomePod stereo, along with bug fixes for Mail, Messages, and CarPlay. Users can now ask Siri to play news from sources such as CNN, NPR or Fox News but only for the US, UK, and Australia at this time....
Change Windows 10 Mail app Background By default, Microsoft shows a cloud-themed background when you launch the Mail app and empty your mailbox. To change it, go to Settings > Background Picture and browse to any image on your PC, network, or cloud storage that you want to use. There you go. I guess I just changed the background from fluffy happy clouds to stormy ones…but you get the idea....
With the Microsoft Office applications you already use, you can let your little ones explore their creativity, practice what they’ve already learned, and spend some quality time with you. Check out these fun learning activities for kids that the whole family can enjoy. Alphabet Flash Cards If your child is still learning their letters, these Alphabet Flash Cards are ideal. Plus, you don’t have to spend money on an expensive deck of cards....
What Is It? I don’t know! It simulates a comical goat jumping around, licking everything, and knocking things over. The gameplay was very hard to figure out. You don’t really move the goat, but point it in the direction you want it to go. Then the goat acts silly. If you don’t like a goat, you can change to another animal, like a penguin. To me, the whole game seems like a joke taken too far....
Google Chrome Release Channels Google Chrome has no less than four channels, plus other builds. Let’s take a quick look. First, there’s the Stable channel. This is the version that users generally get and the Chrome versions that are sent to users through it are completely tested. This is the most stable Google Chrome gets. Updates come about every two or three weeks (six for major releases). Then, there’s the Beta channel....
With that, yesterday, Google announced they have shut down the development of the product and plan on dropping all support for it by the end of this year. The code and technology behind the product will remain on Google’s servers indefinitely as an open-source platform, but gone for good are its stand-alone web-app days. For concerned “heavy users” of Wave, Google is developing export tools, so the data will not get lost when the service goes down for good....
A Beginners Guide to Linux File Permissions First of all, these examples are all tested under Linux distribution Ubuntu. Nevertheless, they should all work the same no matter which flavor of Linux you’re running. Managing access to files and directories in Linux works with a set of permissions. If you look at those, by typing ls -l from the command line, it looks like this: The first digit will usually be either blank or, for directories, you’ll see a d....
Inserting error bars in Google Sheets is fairly simple to do and you can customize them to suit your needs. Here’s how to add them to your spreadsheet. How to Insert a Column Chart in Google Sheets Before you can add error bars to a chart, you’ll need to add your chart in the first place. Adding a column chart takes just a few clicks. To insert a column chart in Google Sheets:...
There are slight differences between the options in OneNote for Windows as other desktop versions of OneNote including Mac. But all in all, the process is the same and we’ll point out what’s different. Add Rule Lines or Grid Lines to OneNote Pages Open OneNote, head to the notebook you want to work with, and select the page you want to change. Go to the View tab and the Pages Setup section of the ribbon....
If you have an iPhone with an always-on display (such as an iPhone 14), you can use it to your advantage to display your widgets. The feature is still available on older iPhones, however. If you want to know how to add widgets to your iPhone lock screen, follow the steps below. How to Add Widgets to an iPhone Lock Screen Adding widgets to the iPhone lock screen can help you view important information quickly and easily....
Change Your Google Meet Background Online You can change or blur the background on the Google Meet website when holding your own meeting or joining one. Click More Options (three dots) on the bottom right if you’re starting the meeting or on the top right of the camera view if you’re joining. Select Change Background. To the right of the Turn Backgrounds Off option, you can pick between two blur effects....
