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By default, Android puts a generic block letter for a person not established as a contact for their image. And, depending on who the person is, you might want to change the picture to something that makes them easier to identify when chiming in. Note: For this article, I’m using stock Android 8.0 Oreo on a Nexus 6P. The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Android and other software the handset manufacturer puts on your device for managing contacts....

The first step is to place the picture you want to scan text from your OneNote 2013 workbook. You can do this by pasting the image in or selecting it through the Insert > Pictures button from the ribbon. With a photo in OneNote, right-click the image, and from the context menu, choose “Copy Text from Picture.” OneNote will instantly grab all of the text from the image and then paste it into a giant text block....

Although you’re always free to use whichever Web Browser you like, the default browser is launched by Windows when clicking on links in email or Office documents. Here’s a quick guide for changing your default web browser in Windows using the Control Panel or from inside Firefox or Chrome. Change your Windows Default Browser from the Control Panel Click the Start button and click Control panel. Click on Programs....

In this line of work, I end up downloading many files (large files) during the day. Windows ISO images, complex programs like Photoshop, large PDF files, multimedia files, and more. The default download location on my local drive on my main production box would be okay if I had a large traditional 1 or 2 TB hard drive. However, my main production PC has a smaller SSD, and space is at a premium....

Change Default Browser on Windows 10 Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. Click on what’s listed as your default browser — in this case it’s the beta version of Edge. Then a list of installed browsers will pop up. Click on the one you want to set as the default. That’s all there is to it! Old Original Article… Microsoft Edge is the default web browser in Windows 10 when you upgrade, even if you had it set to Chrome or Firefox....

Unfortunately, according to ZDNet, hackers have hijacked thousands of accounts and sold the info in hacking forums. Apparently, the account credentials were stolen via keylogger malware, code-breaking software attacks, and email phishing scams. To avoid these types of situations, Disney needs to implement a multi-factor authentication system. But until that extra layer of security arrives, the company encourages users to do the obvious: Use unique passwords for your account on the streaming service....

Maybe you’ve lost your dock, or it’s got damaged. You could buy a replacement, but they don’t come cheap. Maybe you’d just rather not use the dock and risk scratching the screen of your Switch. The good news is that it’s possible to connect your Switch to your TV without a dock in sight if you have the right gear. Here’s how to connect a Switch to a TV without the dock....

It’s essential to enable and create restore points from time to time if something goes awry with your system. Another necessary action is creating restore points before making any significant changes to your system. However, it’s not enabled by default, so we’ll explain how to enable and create a restore point on Windows 11. How to Create a System Restore Point on Windows 11 To get started, hit the Windows key or click the Start button, type: restore point, and hit Enter, or click the top result from the search list....

Here, we’ll show you how to create, find, link to, and delete bookmarks in Word. How to Create a Bookmark in Word Adding a bookmark in Word takes nothing more than a few clicks. And you can bookmark text, an image, or a specific spot. Now you have a bookmark attached to your item or document location. And you can continue to add more bookmarks the same way. How to Find a Bookmark We’ll show you how to link to a bookmark in your document, but first, it’s important to know how to find them without links....

Windows 10 Shared Experiences To turn Shared Experiences on or off, head to Settings > System > Shared Experiences and toggle the switch to enable or disable it. Note that you can also choose to share or receive data from only your devices or any device nearby from here. Since this is a relatively new feature, few apps take advantage of it as developers haven’t implemented it yet. However, depending on the app, you can use it to remote control applications, share web links, or send messages between Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Xbox, iOS, and Android....

How to Enable File Explorer Friendly Dates on Windows 10 You can also sort your files using the “friendly names format” just like you would normally do, like clicking the “Date Modified” column and viewing the documents by date modified in ascending or descending order. But with this option enabled, you should be able to find documents more quickly than by reading through the extended date and time naming convention....

Before Selling Your iPad Before handing off your tablet to someone else, there are a few things you should do first. These include eliminating your personal information and removing the SIM card, when applicable. Backup and Delete Your iPad knows a lot about you. To protect yourself, make sure to wipe the device before selling it. This process involves backing up the device first, then erasing your data. Ideally, you should already be backing up your device nightly through iCloud....

Whatever your reason, we’ll show you how to export a note from OneNote as a PDF document. And we’ll explain the steps for OneNote for Windows 10, the desktop version, on Mac, and on the web. OneNote for Windows 10 If you use OneNote for Windows 10, the export to PDF option isn’t obvious. But not to worry, we’ll get you there! OneNote Desktop Application The OneNote desktop application for Windows makes the option to export a note as a PDF a bit easier to find....

What happens when a formula stops working or throws up an error? One of the most common is a circular reference error in Excel. This stops your formula from showing your data. If you’re having trouble, here’s how to find a circular reference in Excel (and fix the problem). What Is a Circular Reference in Excel? As the name suggests, a circular reference in Excel is a formula that refers back to the cell that the formula is in....

Forward a Text Message on iPhone Launch the Messages app on your iPhone. Then find the text message you want to forward to another person. Press and hold the message until you get the following menu. Click on the More option from the menu that pops up. Next, the message you choose will be selected. You can also choose other messages you want to forward to your friends if you want....

Break up your sentences, use bold text, throw a few indents in. That’s how you make it easy for your recipients to read—but you’ll need to know how. Thankfully, Gmail makes it easy to add indents to your text, making your emails easier to read. Here’s how to indent in Gmail. What is a Text Indent? A text indent is the space between your text and the margins of a document....

Does your computer need more storage space? Did your hard disk drive (HDD) die? Or are you just looking to upgrade your system to a Solid State Drive (SSD) and use your old drive as a pack mule? Whatever the case may be, the task of installing and moving around storage disk drives is easy after going through it once. And the good news is it’s relatively the same for all computers....

Public profiles allow you to post content that is discoverable by anyone on Snapchat and offer a range of features to help you get your account noticed. Here’s how to make a public profile on Snapchat. What is a Public Profile on Snapchat? Many people just use Snapchat as a way to share images and messages with their friends. For some, however, Snapchat is a platform to create content that they want to put out to a wider audience....

With 280+ unread email messages scattered and mixed in with those you have already read, it can save a lot of time auto-sorting them. Not to mention that some of the unread email messages are archived by filters while others are stuffed away under their own label. Lucky for us, Gmail has a secret label that will bring all of these to one box. Step 1 – The Secret “Unread” Label In the search box, type: Then click Search Mail....

SIM cards come in a few different shapes and sizes, but they’re mostly standardized. If you’re trying to figure out how to insert your SIM card on a smartphone, you’ll need to find the SIM card slot. Let’s show you how to open the SIM card slot on an iPhone or Android device below. How to Open the SIM Card Slot on iPhone The steps to open the SIM card slot on an iPhone haven’t really changed much with each new release....