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Fix Annoying Windows 10 Setup Errors While some of these mistakes might be self-explanatory or provide links to a solution, others can be obscure; you are often left perplexed. I’ll do my best to explain what’s going on and what you can try to resolve the issue. It goes without saying I won’t be able to cover ALL the issues you might encounter so if I don’t list the issue you’re running into, feel free to post it at our free Windows 10 Discussion Forum – Windows10Forum....

If you want to get rid of ads on Hulu, here’s what you’ll need to do. Note: If you have Hulu + Live TV, the following tips will block ads for Hulu (the video-on-demand service), but not Live TV streams. If you record a live TV show to the cloud-DVR, you can sometimes skip through the ads, but not always. It depends on the show and the device you’re watching it on....

Spotify should carry on playing with your screen locked, displaying a control panel widget for you to play, pause, or skip your current music. If you can’t see this panel, you’re at a disadvantage. Luckily, we have some fixes you can try to get Spotify on an Android lock screen. This guide will show you what to do next. Log Out Of Spotify One of the basic fixes you can start with is logging out and back into Spotify on your phone....

Adobe Kills Flash Adobe is no longer supporting Flash on any operating system. If you are still running it, your device is potentially vulnerable to attacks and other security issues. Microsoft and Apple removed it from their operating systems via a security update. If you still have it running, check out one of our following articles: How to Manually Remove Adobe Flash from Windows 10How to Manually Remove Adobe Flash from Your Mac...

Installing RAM in a Laptop Here’s a look at how to add RAM to an IBM ThinkPad X120e. Remember, every system is different. Accessing the motherboard will vary. If you’re not sure how to check your computer’s documentation or the manufacturer’s website. This will give you a good idea of the process of adding RAM to a Netbook or Laptop. Note: Before opening your case or handling the memory modules, I highly recommend an anti-static wrist strap....

Microsoft provides several editions of Windows 10. When you buy a new PC, you will likely get Windows 10 Home preinstalled, or if you’re running a consumer version such as Windows 7 Home Premium, Starter, Home Basic, or Windows 8.1 Core, your PC will get Windows 10 Home as a free upgrade through Windows Update. In addition to Home, there is Pro, which is also on new PCs, retail purchase, or free upgrade for corresponding editions such as Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate....

Make a Pie Chart in Microsoft Excel 2010 or 2007 Update: If you are running modern versions of Excel in the Microsoft 365 (formerly O365) subscription suite, read how to make pie charts in Excel. First, you’ll need to write your list of data in Excel. This is pretty easy, one column is your description of the numbers, and the other column is your numbers. You can make it look snazzy by styling it from the Home ribbon, but this won’t affect our pie chart....

If you don’t know how to merge cells in Google Sheets, you can follow the steps outlined below. Before Merging Cells in Google Sheets Before you start merging your data in Google Sheets, you need to be aware of one of the biggest limitations. When you merge cells in Google Sheets, only the data from the top cell is saved. The rest of the data is lost and can’t be retrieved without undoing the change....

Since Netflix has roughly 130 million subscribers, you just might not have noticed the ads. Netflix is always testing new features for its service on a trial basis on a select number of its users. However, the problem is everyone is included in the testing program by default. Here is how to stop ads if you’re seeing them and ensure you’re not included in any future testing. Stop Netflix Test Experiences To opt out of Netflix’s tests, you need to open a browser on your computer, tablet, or phone....

In a browser of your choice visit: https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx On the very first page, you’ll be prompted to enter your phone number (up to three if you like) and then a valid email address to confirm. You’ll receive an email from register@donotcall.gov and it will contain a link that you’re required to click on to complete the registration process. Click on this link, and you’re done. Unfortunately, this list won’t take effect immediately....

iPhone Backup Requirements The directions below assume you’re already using iCloud or a computer to regularly backup your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t, you’ll need to set up your device from scratch and then automatically backup your device so you don’t run into troubles again. Using iCloud to Restore from Backup You can restore from backup your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. These directions work with devices using iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later....

By setting an expiration date for your document, spreadsheet, or slideshow, you can share it with clients, customers, or vendors for a short period of time. This is a great way to limit access, and the feature only allows view and comment permissions. If you want to try the temporary access feature for a document you’re getting ready to share, here’s how to set it up. Set an Expire Date for a File Open the application where the file you want to share is located....

Old Original Article… As a blogger, I was surprised when I couldn’t find a simple way to take screenshots on my new Android mobile phone especially since the process is so dead simple using an iPhone. Anyway, a lot of people have been asking about this including grooveDexter on his Samsung Galaxy S. Fortunately, after playing around all hope is lost! There actually IS a way to take screenshots on an Android and this groovy guide will show you how in our typical step-by-step process....

Read on to find out how. Windows 10 Sharing Features: Files, Folders, Printers, and USB Storage The Windows 10 Creators Update, in particular, enhances the sharing experience, with an improved sharing menu available in File Explorer and apps such as Microsoft Edge. Bluetooth is also much easier to set up and share files. Some of these topics we’ve covered for earlier versions of Windows or even earlier releases of Windows 10....

But now Netflix has finally added the option to turn the annoyance off. Here’s how to do it. Disable Netflix Autoplay Trailers To turn off the autoplay trailers, you need to launch a browser and log into your Netflix account. Then choose your profile and then click your profile icon in the upper right corner and select Account. Next, scroll down to the My Profile section and click on the Playback settings link....

You don’t need a torch or flashlight if you’ve got an iPhone. You can use the phone’s camera flash LED as a light source, lighting up dark or dimly lit environments. If you have an iPhone, you’ve always got access to a light source. Let’s take a look at how to turn the flashlight on or off on an iPhone. How to Turn iPhone Flashlight Off or On (iPhone X and Newer) If you have a relatively recent iPhone (eg....

Not only can you use the Apple TV app on your Roku for Apple’s streaming service, but you can access everything else it has available. This includes your iTunes video library. Just as if you were using it on your iPhone or Apple TV box. Apple TV+ on Roku Devices To get started, install the Apple TV app on your Roku device from the Channel Store. You can either install it from the Roku website or search for “Apple TV” directly on your device to get it....

Contre Jour (French for Against Daylight) was first introduced in October as part of Microsoft’s touting the new HTML5 capabilities in IE 10. The game is available on Windows Phone, Xbox 360, and now online with 20 new free levels to play. It’s a physics-type game where you need to get Petit’s character to different portals in the mysterious world. It’s best played on a touch tablet like the Microsoft Surface — it’s available on Android and iOS as well — but you can still have a lot of fun playing the free levels with your mouse at work too....

Note: For this tip to work, you will need a mouse that lets you customize its buttons. Any Microsoft mouse will do; however, in my example, I’m using the Microsoft Arc Mouse. The reason I like these devices is they are compatible with Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. Which, unknown to many people, has great features these days. Especially for customizing what each of the buttons does. Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center So, step 1, if you have a Microsoft Mouse, download the latest version of Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard....

Windows 10 Build 16299.214 for Fall Creators Update The update includes bug fixes and quality improvements for Fall Creators Update, but no new features, as is usually the case with cumulative updates. Here is a look at what’s included in this latest build. Note that there are a few known issues with this build, too. You can get a full rundown at Microsoft’s Support Page: Addresses a compatibility issue where colors are distorted when the system is connected to displays that support wide color gamut....