Mac OS 10.11 is El Capitan Continuing with Apple’s recent naming tradition, Mac OS X has location-based names rather than cats. El Capitan is a rock formation in Yosemite National park. Rather than the major changes in previous operating system announcements, MacOS 10.11 features more evolutionary changes. The update is free and should be available in the Fall. Any system that runs Yosemite can run El Capitan, according to Apple....
Everything about your online life is collected if you have a Google account and use YouTube or Google search engine. The information is largely used for both marketing purchases and to make suggestions across the different Google properties. On YouTube, Google’s algorithms keep track of which videos you watch and your Google search history. These algorithms are adjustable by removing your watch and search history. As an alternative, you can tune your recommendations so that they better reflect your current, not historical, interests....
Setup Rules Rules can help you automate the management of your messages, whether it is blocking Junk Mail or moving specific messages to a folder. For instance, you could have all messages from your boss moved to a particular folder, so you never miss them. With the full version of Outlook, you can create some pretty complex rules. Here’s a simple rule where I’m moving messages from the recipient folder. Select a message from the recipient, click the Home tab, and click Rules > Create Rule....
I’ve placed my bets on two well-known third-party offerings: Macrium Reflect and EaseUS ToDo Backup. Both are available in free versions with even more options than what Microsoft offers. How to Use Free Third-Party Alternatives to System Image for Backup in Windows 10 – Macrium Reflect and EaseUS ToDo If you depend on Microsoft’s System Image, File History, or Backup and Restore tools, you need to reconsider since Microsoft will be removing them in a future Windows 10 release....
Export Dropbox for Android Files to SD It’s a pretty simple process, really; all it takes is the latest version of Dropbox for Android. Start by browsing your Dropbox in the Android app and finding the file you want to export to your SD card. Folders can’t be exported yet, but I’m sure the feature will be added sometime soon. When you’ve found the file, tap the action button next to it....
At this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced significant changes to its video chat app, FaceTime. First introduced a decade ago, the app has always been popular with Apple users because of its simplicity and simple setup. But, unfortunately, the tool has never gained a huge following outside of the U.S. because it’s never been offered on Android or Windows devices. With WhatsApp, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams growing in popularity, the iPhone maker has decided this is the year FaceTime arrives on non-Apple devices....
In some of these cases (not including theft or accidental damage), you’ll be in warranty territory. You can usually get your phone, laptop, or peripheral repaired or replaced for free a period of 1 to 3 years after purchase. But when that warranty period expires, you’re on your own unless you buy more coverage via insurance or an extended warranty. Since you’re reading groovyPost, we’re going to assume that you’re savvy enough to know that the extended warranty from Best Buy and the smartphone/iPhone insurance from Verizon or AT&T are exorbitantly overpriced....
On the same topic, Google is also starting to add more countries to Street View. As a result, there will be more photos to help you navigate while driving by TeleAtlas and NavTeq. Along with the pictures, 3D imagery has a planned update as well. Overall, Google will try to keep Maps clean and polished in the hope that the number of people who use it will increase. Street View Driving Update [via theGoogleOS....
First, if you are a heavy user of the Start menu, this part of the tutorial is for you. This will show you how to pin Control Panel to the Start menu. Add Control Panel to Start Menu Click the Start button on your home screen or hit the Windows key on your keyboard to bring up the Start menu. Then type: cpl or control panel in the search box....
However, there are other reasons to adjust region settings on Windows 11. It allows content such as games, apps, and movies from your region display in the Microsoft Store. You can adjust region settings to display time, date, number, or currency in a different format. Or, you might have made a mistake during the initial setup of Windows 11, and you’re looking to correct it. In this guide, we’ll show you a few methods you can use to adjust the region settings on Windows 11....
There is a setting for this hidden inside the Google Home app. Here’s where to find the sound equalizer and adjust your tunes. Sound Equalizer on Google Home Although these screenshots have been taken on an Android device, the principle is very similar on an iOS device. There are actually two ways of finding the setting. Here we’ll stick to the quickest one. Start by opening the Google Home app....
Important: For obvious security reasons, don’t use this feature if you’re using a shared computer with multiple accounts in your household. Also, don’t have this set up when using your Windows 10 laptop in a public location. But if you’re alone and in a secure location, this does let you get going faster.Automatically Sign into Windows 10Step 1. Right-click the Start button and select Run from the hidden quick access menu, or use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R to bring up the Run dialog....
Choosing an Android Backup Solution Your best bet for a complete backup, in older versions of Android, was probably a specialized app. Otherwise, you had to go about copying things like images, text messages, or app settings separately. That not only took a lot of time, but you always had to make sure you hadn’t missed anything. That is not the case anymore. Nowadays, it’s simply a matter of setting it and forgetting about it until the time you buy a new phone....
Silk Web Browser on Fire TV At first, you will see a Bing search screen (Bing is the default search engine), and you’ll be walked through a short tutorial on how to use the remote to navigate the browser and manage bookmarks. To get the browser navigation controls, just hit the menu button on the remote. At the top, you have options to search the web or enter a specific URL, refresh, move back or forward, or request the desktop version of the site....
Calibrate Apple TV Requirements To use the new Color Balance feature, you’ll need an iPhone that supports Face ID that’s also running iOS 14.5 or later. You must be using any version of Apple TV — 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS 14.5 installed. Additionally, be sure your TV’s picture mode isn’t set too bright or has highly saturated colors. (Using your TV’s standard picture mode is probably best.) Your iPhone must also be locked to perform this test....
Cast Local Videos from Windows 10 to Chromecast Make sure you have the desktop version of VLC 3.0 or above installed on your PC — this also will work with Windows 7. Then load it up with the video or other supported media file (i.e., FLAC or APE) you want to play. From the VLC toolbar, go to Playback > Renderer and choose your Chromecast device. If you don’t see it listed in the menu, click Scan to find it....
The steps to change app language on your Apple devices are relatively pain-free. If you want to change app language on your iPhone or Mac, here’s what you’ll need to do. Changing the App Language on iPhone and iPad To change the default language on your iPhone or iPad on a per-app basis, you must download at least one new language pack to your device. Once you do, you’ll have the option to switch between the available languages....
Change Default Language for Google Chrome Browser To get started, launch Google Chrome, click on the (three dots button) on the screen’s upper-right corner, and click Settings. Then, on the left, click the Advanced dropdown menu to show Advanced Settings and click Languages. Next, on the right, click the Language dropdown menu. Then click on the “Add languages” link from the menu. Now, a menu will pop up that gives you various languages you can choose from....
If you’re a little sick of all of your iPhone messages appearing in these colors, the good news is that it is possible to have your iMessage bubbles appear in a range of different colors, although you’ll need to install an app to do so. Read on to learn how to change iMessage color. What Are the Standard iMessage Colors? If you use iMessage, you will probably have seen three different colors of text bubbles....
Previous versions of the Apple TV remote were powered by one round lithium 3V coin battery that could go years without replacing. This was due to its limited functionality compared to the new one. The new remote has a new touchpad with more sensors that allow more control of the tvOS interface. It also has a microphone for Siri voice search and control. These additional features come in handy while enjoying your entertainment, but it also means you need to charge it up from time to time....
