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Rename a Windows 11 PC Through Settings Probably, the easiest way to go for this is to use Windows 11’s “Settings” page. Click Start and then open Settings. Note: You can open the Windows 11 “Settings” page directly by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I. When the “Settings” page opens, click on System from the list of options on the left. Then on the right-hand side, scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on the About “Device specifications, rename PC, Windows specifications” button....

Whether you’re running macOS, Windows, or Linux, it’s crucial to be mindful of your password and change it regularly. So, how do you change your password in Linux? It’s a pretty straightforward process, so let’s take a look. Recommendations for Strong Passwords No matter what platform you’re on, strong passwords are vital to keeping your information secure. You should follow some basic precautions and routines, which will help reduce the chances of a security breach....

Thanks to ACPI, you don’t need to worry about power states if you can turn your PC on, off, or restart it. It’s also essential for some users to manage when it goes to sleep, shut down or reboot the PC, or put it in hibernate mode. Still, you might find yourself in a situation where you must check the PC’s supported power features on Windows 11. Here’s how to do it and what they mean....

What Does the AutoArchive Feature Do? AutoArchive reduces mailbox size by deleting or moving old items to an archive data file or .PST. The process works pretty much the same whether you’re using Microsoft Exchange at work or IMAP or POP from a home or small business setup. It’s essentially just like taking a few stacks of paper off your desk and placing them in an organized quick-access file cabinet or ....

How to Convert All Caps Text to Sentence Case Copy and paste the offending email, Craigslist ad, or manifesto into Microsoft Word 2010. In the Font panel, Click the Change Case button. Choose Sentence Case. Breathe a sigh of relief. yOU CAN ALSO TRY tOGGLE cASE TO SWITCH ALL UPPER CASE LETTERS TO LOWER CASE LETTERS AND VICE VERSA. tHIS IS HANDY FOR THE PERSON WHO TYPES AN ENTIRE EMAIL WITH CORRECT CAPITALIZATION BUT NEVER LOOKS AT THE SCREEN TO NOTICE THAT CAPS LOCK IS ON....

For many years, this was a huge problem associated with the popular personal information manager. Outlook email messages became an easy vector for infecting your Windows PC. The only remedy for this was to convert your messages to plain text. Thankfully, recent revisions of Outlook added an option to disable this feature. Here’s a look at how to do it in the two most recent versions Outlook 2013 and 2016....

That said, it isn’t for everyone. If you’re switching away from Ring, you’ll want to be sure that all of your data is deleted. The best way to do this is to cancel your account, which will delete your profile and all associated data, including any video or audio recordings. You need to be sure that this is your final decision, as the process is irreversible. If you’re sure, you can learn how to delete a Ring account below....

Apps aren’t just for iOS, either. Your Mac comes installed with a whole range of apps, and the chances are that you’ve installed many, many more. Some apps never get used, however, or are only used once or twice. If you have unwanted apps on your Mac, it makes sense to remove them to free up some additional hard drive space. If you want to know how to delete apps on Mac, the steps below should help you get started....

Disable Search Suggestions in Microsoft Edge Launch Microsoft Edge, choose the Options button (three dots) in the upper-right corner, and choose Settings to get started. Next, to the Settings page, click on Privacy and services. Scroll down on the page and choose Address bar under the Services section near the bottom. On the next page, turn off the “Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters” switch. Note that here you can also change the search engine for Edge too....

How to Find Your Windows 11 Product Key One of the easier ways to find your product key is to use the Command Prompt. Launch the command prompt by hitting the Windows key on your keyboard and typing: cmd. Choose the top result from the search list. You can also use the newer Windows PowerShell to help you find your Windows 11 product key. Next, copy and paste the following path into the Command Prompt and hit Enter: That will bring up the original product key that came with your computer, like in the example below – I blurred out parts of it for obvious reasons....

How to Update, Modify or Rebuild the Windows 10 Search Index We have all used the Windows 10 search box at some point or another to look for that digital needle in a haystack. The latest version integrates more with the Internet and provides a more advanced and easier-to-manage interface that lets users filter their files by type or even search for files stored on cloud services such as OneDrive. When Windows 10 Search is working properly, you can open the start menu and start typing, and you’ll start to see relevant results immediately: If your files aren’t showing up like you’d expect them to, there are a couple of different things you can try....

Every iPhone should be able to survive spending up to 30 minutes in water one meter deep, with the most recent models being able to survive a 30-minute dip at depths of up to six meters. Provided you rescue your iPhone within 30 minutes, it shouldn’t experience any lasting damage. If your iPhone does get wet, however, then you’ll want to ensure that you expel any water from it before it can cause problems....

You can make Windows display more items on the jump lists by tweaking the Registry. For example, you can set it to show around 15-20 items, which shows up well on most displays. This guide will show how to increase jump list items on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Increase Jump List Items on Windows We’ll show you how to increase jump list items on Windows 10. However, the process is the same on Windows 11....

Microsoft is releasing the November 2021 Update as a staggered rollout with new compatible PCs seeing it first. A slower release candence will follow for users with older system specs. Devices already running the May 2021 Update (21H1), October 2020 Update (20H2), or the May 2020 Update (2004) will get the new version via Windows Update. New Windows 10 21H2 Features According to Microsoft, some of the new productivity and security features include the addition of WPA3 H2E for better Wi-Fi security....

If you’re on a limited data plan, however, this can cost you money. If you reach (or breach) your data cap, you could end up paying out in extra charges or see your internet speeds throttled as a consequence. To avoid this, you can limit your data usage on Windows 11—here’s how. Set Your Windows 11 PC to a Metered Connection One of the simplest methods to cut down on Windows 11’s data use is to set your network as a metered connection....

Automatically Delete Junk Mail in Thunderbird Open Thunderbird and select Tools > Options. In the options window, click the Security > Junk tab. Then check both “When I Mark Messages as Junk” and “Delete Them.” Click OK to save changes. Now emails that you mark as junk or spam will go straight to the trash and no longer occupy your local disks. Now, how can Thunderbird delete this junk automatically, before they even get sent to me?...

Mount Physical USB Drive VirtualBox For mounted USB devices to function, the virtual machine must have Guest Additions installed. It’s straightforward to install these, just run the virtual machine, and then from the host window, select Device > Install Guest Additions… VirtualBox should load a virtual disk with the guest additions setup; if it doesn’t run automatically, go into the virtual disk and launch the installer. Now go back to the VirtualBox Manager and right-click the VM that you want to use the USB device to open the Settings window....

For example, the operating system and some programs may use log files to track activity and issues. These files can grow large over time, and you may not need to keep all the previous content. Instead of opening the file and selecting all the content to delete it, you can use various command-line tools to nullify a file quickly and easily. If you want to know how to nullify a file in Linux, follow our guide below....

If you have an Xbox 360 or a Windows Mobile phone, then your best bet on syncing all your music and media would be Windows Media Player 12. Sadly enough, you may have already encountered problems refreshing your library and keeping things tidy. But, with these simple steps, you can rebuild your music library in just a few clicks. How To Rebuild The Windows Media Player 12 Library Step 1 – Disable The Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service First of all, make sure that Windows Media Player is closed....

Remove Chat Sidebar from Gmail Log in to Gmail as you normally would, and then click the Gear (settings) button at the top-right of the window and select Settings. Click the Chat tab and select the Chat Off bullet option. Scroll down to the bottom and Save Changes. Done! Now Gmail will no longer pester you with annoying chat requests and you’ll have that much more room on your sidebar. If you are working on a smaller screen, this is quite a luxury....