A visual indication is useful, but if the cell in question is on another sheet or off the edge of your current view, then you’re not going to notice the change. Wouldn’t it be useful if you could get Excel to make a sound when certain criteria are met? The good news is that it is possible to do, although you’ll need to dip your toe into the world of Visual Basic to do so....
Parental controls allow you to protect your child from inappropriate content online. It also lets you limit the amount of time spent on the PC and create an overall secure environment. Here’s how to set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PC. How to Set Up Parental Controls on Windows 11 Before getting started, you need to ensure you have two accounts on the PC—one for the parent and a separate account for your child....
Update: This article was originally written for Legacy Edge. This is the version that came built into Windows 10. But the company has killed that browser off. Microsoft has since released a cross-platform Chromium-based version. To sync bookmarks you need to sign into the browser on Windows 10, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android with your Microsoft account. Then verify the browser is syncing. You can verify this by clicking your profile icon in the upper-right corner....
Note: Only your data files will be kept when upgrading XP Pro to Windows 8; some of your programs and drivers will need to be reinstalled and/or upgraded. Prepare XP for Windows 8 Upgrade Before upgrading from XP to Windows 8, make sure your system has the hardware to upgrade. According to Microsoft, you’ll need the following: Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or fasterRAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driverTo access Windows Store, you need a screen resolution of at least 1024×768....
Bringing Non-Apple Users to FaceTime First introduced on the iPhone 4 in 2010, FaceTime is a proprietary video-telephony product from Apple. It allows iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to communicate via video or audio through a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. It’s also available on Apple Watch audio-only. Protected by end-to-end encryption, FaceTime is only accessible by senders and receivers, with Apple deliberately being unable to decrypt FaceTime communications. Until now, there was no way non-Apple device users could join a chat....
Using Quick Look Launched with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, the quick viewing tool really hasn’t changed since it was first released. That’s not a complaint. Rather, it proves just how durable the feature has remained. To date, Quick Look can preview most types of files, including PDFs, plain text, Microsoft Office files, RAW camera images, HTML, and many more. The size of the preview depends on the size of the document relative to the screen resolution....
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to use one wherever you are? If you’re an iPhone user, you have your very own voice assistant built into your smartphone. Siri is packed with features and it can do a lot more than you may think. If you’re not already using Siri, it’s time to start. Here’s how to use Siri on an iPhone 13. How to Set Up Siri on iPhone 13 There are a few different ways that you can use Siri on the iPhone 13....
Enable a Simple or Complex Lock Screen Passcode This should go without saying, but it’s surprising how many iDevices I’ve borrowed and the owner doesn’t have a lock screen passcode. If you didn’t set one up during the initial setup, you can create one by going to Settings > General > Passcode Lock > Turn Passcode On. By default, it’s four digits — like a PIN. But you can create a more complex passcode by turning off Simple Passcode....
Microsoft today released Windows 10 20H1 Build 19023 to Insiders in the Fast ring. Today’s release follows last week’s build 19018, which included some improvements to Search and overall system fixes and improvements. Today’s build is light on new features but also includes several fixes and improvements. When a build cycle gets to this point, it means the final version is close to being completed. Here’s a look at what’s new....
That is, of course, if the print screen function is working. There are a number of reasons why print screen isn’t working on Windows 11, whether it’s a hardware issue or a software bug. If you’re struggling, here are some different methods you can try to fix the problem. 1. Basic Troubleshooting Fixes to Fix Print Screen Not Working on Windows 11 First, double-check the Fn of F Lock key if your keyboard has one....
With Raspbmc installed, you can easily stream multimedia from another computer or an online service, such as YouTube. But one service that doesn’t come pre-installed with Raspbmc is Hulu. Fortunately, there’s a way to get Hulu onto a Raspbmc box. And the best part: unlike most Hulu apps for mobile devices, you don’t have to subscribe to Hulu Plus for it to work. Before Begging Before you undertake this one to a two-hour project, it’s best to set some realistic expectations....
Restrict the Ability to Load Website Images in Chrome Open Google Chrome and click the Options icon (Wrench) at the top-right of the window. From the menu click Settings. At the bottom of the settings page click Show Advanced Settings. Scroll down to Privacy and click Content Settings. A pop-up menu will appear, scroll down to Images and click Manage Exceptions. Next is the image exceptions page. On this page, type in a web address, select whether to allow or block images and then press Enter to save it to the list....
Erase Xbox One Data and Set to Factory Default Settings Head to Settings > All Settings > System > Console info & updates > Reset console. Next, you’ll get the following three different options: Reset and keep my games & apps – This is the best option to use if your Xbox One is unstable and you’re trying to troubleshoot the issue. The OS will reset and delete corrupt data and keep your games and apps....
Hygiene Watches trap oils and bacteria, so it’s no surprise some people are getting rashes from an Apple watch. Other people react to the metal. While the Apple Watch didn’t give me a rash — my Fitbit sure did. A watch protector can help some people with rashes. The protector shields the skin from most of the metal parts (except for the parts in the band). It also prevents the watch from moving around and causing friction with the metal....
Update: Windows RT is no longer supported. Adjust Microsoft Surface Power Settings Use the keyboard shortcut WinKey + X to bring up the power user menu and select Power Options. Power Options opens in Desktop mode; click Change Plan Settings. Here’s where you can change the amount of time that passes before the Surface goes to sleep. Configure the amount of time you want when it’s running on battery or when plugged in....
This means it would be an excellent idea for you to take a look at your current installations and website choices. Then decide if it is still the best site or app for the job. If not, you may want to consider these online alternatives instead. Possible Online Alternatives to Old Sites & Software Don’t get me wrong. If something old still appeals to you, then, by all means, keep using it....
Photography and Film Hipstamatic X: The very best vintage-inspired filters, presets, and cameras from the 1980s, 1990s, and today are in one place. Get a lifetime membership, and always get the latest and greatest.MuseCam: Here’s a next-generation image editor with a manual camera built-in along with film-inspired presets. It’s built by and for photographers and creatives.RTRO: Vintage is also the theme with this app that’s getting rave reviews. Shoot up clips up to 60 seconds in length and use the tools to edit and make them unique....
Launching Google Now Before we get into the way Google Now works, let’s see how to activate it on the Nexus 7. Just hold the Back or Home button at the bottom of the screen, and a circle with the word Google inside it will appear. Slide your finger towards it, as I did below, and you’re in. Verify you want to use the service, and you’ll be taken to its main page....
Here’s a look at the Wayback Machine and what makes it special. Internet Archive Introduction Created by Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat, the Internet Archive is a non-profit organization with a stated mission of “universal access to all knowledge.” From the beginning, the organization has provided free public access to digitized materials, such as web pages, books, audio recordings, including live concerts, videos, images, and software programs. To date, everything collected by the Internet Archive takes up more than 70 Petabytes of server space, including two copies of everything....
One of the features that can stop working is Outlook’s search functionality. When the search function isn’t working in Outlook, it hinders your workflow. It makes it more challenging to find senders and messages. If you’re having a problem with Windows 11 Outlook search not working, here are six fixes to fix the problem. Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter in Outlook One of the more straightforward fixes you can start with is running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter....
