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Good news! The process is easy and quick, so let’s take a look at this Quick-Tip. Note: This article was written in 2010 when Android was in its early days. Now you can clear your browsing history and cache from Settings inside Chrome or whatever browser you’re using. Step 1 – While in the Android browser, Tap the external menu button. Note: On my Samsung Galaxy S it was located at the bottom left corner of the screen, but this can vary depending on your device....

How to pop-out email replies and forwards in Microsoft Outlook by default If you want to do the opposite and stop replies and forwards from automatically popping out into new windows, go through the steps again and make sure the box is unchecked. Domain Corporate Environments To make this setting the default across the board, there is both a registry fix and a group policy for it. The registry item will not exist by default, however, Outlook automatically adds it when changing the setting in Outlook Options....

Note: Office 2010 by default supports .odt format, so this is only useful if you are running 2007, 2003, or an even older version. Step 1 Right-click the .odt file that you would like to convert and select Open with > WordPad. If WordPad does not appear on this list, you can still use it from the “Choose default program” menu. Step 2 Now that the file is open in WordPad click the File menu to the left of the Home tab....

Custom DNS Kindle Fire HDX From the Kindle Fire Options Menu, Click on the Wireless icon. On the next screen tap on Wi-Fi. Tap and Hold your Wi-Fi network to open the Advanced Wi-Fi settings. Then tap Advanced Settings. Now check the box “Show Advanced Settings.” Tap the IP Settings drop-down and change DHCP to Static. With IP settings set to Static, scroll down and change both entries to 8.8.8.8 and 8....

With the service is disabled, it allows you to install drivers manually instead. This helps when Windows continually installs buggy drivers that result in problems. You might also want to install a device driver that’s better for the operation of your hardware. Whatever the reason, Windows 11 includes an option that lets you disable automatic driver installation. Disable Automatic Driver Installation on Windows 11 Having the ability to install your own drivers manually helps in avoiding buggy drivers and non-functioning devices....

However, one problem that did occur is the mouse pointer would end up halfway across the screen, or the cursor would disappear while typing emails. I watched as they typed and noticed that they were resting their hands on the touchpad, which caused the cursor to go all over the place. Since they use a connected mouse, I did some research and found how to disable the trackpad. If you own a Google Chromebook and are having a similar situation, here’s how to turn off the touchpad and toggle it back on later if you need it....

Google has officially opened its social platform Google+ to Google Apps Accounts including Google Apps for business, education, and the free service. Here’s how to activate the service in the Google Apps administrator console. Login to your Google Apps administrator account and visit the control panel. This can be done at: In Google Apps, the control panel clicks the Organization & users tab and then clicks the Services sub-tab. About halfway down the list of services, you’ll find Google+....

The Collections feature available in the beta versions of Edge but has yet to appear in the stable build. The cool thing, though, is you can enable it in the stable build. Here’s how to enable and use the Collections feature. Update: Collections is Now a Feature of the Stable Version of Microsoft Edge You shouldn’t have to go through the steps below to set up the Collections feature anymore....

Why would you want to know your IP address, though? We live in a world where we are surrounded by multiple devices that need to talk to each other. Whether connecting two computers in a peer-to-peer fashion for sharing resources or accessing another device remotely, if you need to troubleshoot devices on a network, knowing your IP Address can help a lot. Finding the IP Address of a Windows 10 PC There are a few ways you can find your IP address....

In any case, when Windows 10 gives you a black screen and no error message, the only way to identify and resolve the issue is a good ol’ methodical troubleshooting. Let’s walk through it together. Resolving Black Screens During or After Windows 10 Installation Black screens are sometimes encountered when you install Windows 10 for the first time. This may happen during the Windows 10 install process or just after the Windows setup is complete....

That is, of course, if Steam works properly. Steam errors are uncommon but they do happen from time to time, including the Steam service error. If you want to know how to fix a Steam service error on Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do. What is a Steam Service Error? A Steam service error is an error message that appears when Steam first loads. If Steam doesn’t have the correct permissions to run, the Steam client returns a Steam service error message....

Well, the good news is that you don’t have to throw in the towel and buy an Apple product. It’s possible to get Apple-style emojis right on your Android phone. By installing a keyboard app or font style, you can use iPhone-style emojis from directly within your messaging apps. Here’s how to get iPhone emojis on an Android device. How to Get iPhone Emojis on Android Using a Keyboard App One method of getting iPhone emojis on your Android phone is to install a keyboard app....

As with all browsers, it includes a bar to display your bookmarks or “Favorites,” as Microsoft calls them. It has the features you’d expect like folders, icons, and sync between machines. While the Favorites bar makes it easy to find your bookmarked sites, sometimes you might want to hide it. Either for privacy or to get a better view of a site — especially on display with limited real estate....

You might worry that having too many apps running during startup can slow down the overall boot time. If you’re planning on opening certain apps anyway, why not save a little bit of time? This way, the apps you use are ready to go as soon as your PC has finished booting up, and you can start working (or playing). On Windows 11, you can easily control app startup behavior via the Settings app or by placing shortcuts in the Startup folder....

Let’s get right to it. Google Picasa Web Albums scare me… A lot. Before I explain, you should probably get comfy and grab a cup of coffee. I’ve been thinking about this for several months now and with the release of Picasa for the Mac; I figure it’s time to sit down and get my thoughts on the site. First, I want everyone to know that I’m a huge fan of Google Picasa and even Picasa Web Albums (especially with the latest security updates for Picasa Web Albums....

This is a particularly useful for certain types of documents. If you’re creating newsletters or brochures, you may be looking to split your documents up with multiple columns of text and images on a page. This feature hasn’t always existed in Google Docs, with some unusual workarounds available. Thankfully, Google has added this feature to Google Docs, making it an easy process to format your text into two columns. Here’s how....

If you’re working with multiple tables, it can help to name them so that you’re not confusing Table1 with Table11. There are a few quirks when you’re renaming Excel tables, however. If you want to know how to name a table in Excel, follow the steps below. Rules for Naming Tables in Excel Before you learn how to name a table in Excel, it’s important to know which names are allowed, and which aren’t....

Be aware that while private browsing prevents the information from being stored on your computer while browsing, it does not make you anonymous on the web. Your internet provider and the websites you visit may still be able to track you. All browsers today provide a private browsing mode. The idea is the same in each browser, but it’s named something different and operates a bit differently in each browser....

First, log in to Outlook.com with your Microsoft email account. After logging in, click on the gear icon and select More Mail Settings. Under Managing Your Account, click on Rename Your Email Address. It will open a new popup and will ask you to login again to verify your account. Next, you’re brought to Outlook.com so you can rename your account. Just select the email address you want to use with Outlook....

You can set the default, add more tab stops, align them as you please, and even include a leading line. To set up tab stops in Word, here’s what you’ll need to do. Work With Tab Stops in Word To use and configure tab stops, you’ll need to head to a specific area in Microsoft Word. First, open Microsoft Word and select the Home tab. Then, click the arrow icon on the bottom-right of the Paragraph section of the ribbon to open the Paragraph Settings....