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And now, Google allows you to edit your Google Maps profile directly from the Android app. Here’s how. The Google Maps Public Profile As users contribute more and more to Maps (adding photos, descriptions, and even businesses), they get points for it. In the past, your public profile was only showing these points. You now have much more control over the way others see your profile. For example, compose a short bio that explains why you like to make contributions to Maps....

Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise Using Easy Upgrade Feature During the free upgrade offer, Microsoft made it known Windows 10 will be free to every PC or device running a genuine version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Your system was upgraded to the logical edition. For example, Windows 7 Home Basic or Premium upgraded to Windows 10 Home. But you might want or need some of the richer capabilities available in the Pro version....

Note: This was written using Word 2016 but the instructions should be similar on modern versions of Word in Microsoft 365 (formerly O365). Using the Mail Merge Feature in Microsoft Word For this example, I will create a document inviting friends to an event. There are two components to a mail merge letter; the main document and the data source, such as the names and addresses of the individuals invited to the event....

With a recent update to Google Calendar online, you can use a handy Google Maps sidebar. This makes getting the location for your event a breeze. And what’s better is that you can add a travel time event to your calendar too. Let’s take a look at how to use Google Calendar with the Google Maps “Quick Access Panel,” as it’s called, so that you can take advantage of the feature....

What do you do when Instagram music isn’t working? You may find that you’re not able to add music to your Instagram posts. This could be for a number of different reasons, from your location to the type of account that you’re using. If your Instagram music isn’t working, we’ll explore some fixes you can try below. 1. Update Your Instagram App If you’re struggling to add music to your Instagram posts, it may be because you’re running an outdated version of Instagram....

If your keyboard is not working on Windows 11, you’ll have to try and troubleshoot the problem. To help you, here are some fixes for keyboard issues that you can try immediately. 1. Reconnect Your Wired Keyboard If you have an external keyboard connected to your Windows 11 PC, you should first check the connection. For wired keyboard, unplug the keyboard and plug it back in—ensuring it’s connected properly. If it’s working, you should hear the USB “chime....

Bing Guitar Tuner To get to the tuner, simply type: guitar tuner into Bing. Or, if you’re on a Windows 10 system and have the “Hey Cortana” feature enabled, say: “Hey Cortana. Guitar Tuner.” and it will open it up in Bing. That will bring up the Guitar tuner as a top result, and you can use it to tune your guitar. Just select the type of tuning you want, then hit each note, and it will play through your PC or device’s speaker....

Microsoft also brought new privacy settings to the Creators Update (version 1703), released last Spring. The company revealed it is taking more steps to enhance privacy even more in Fall Creators Update, which is set to be released on October 17, 2017. The announcement of new privacy enhancements was made this week. “Continuing with our commitment to privacy and data control, today we’re announcing privacy enhancements coming to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update for consumers and commercial customers that further increase your access to information and provides you more control over what information is collected....

Windows 10 Build 21387 There are no major new features to report with this release but it does contain the following changes and improvements: The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application is now retired as of this Insider Preview build. For additional details see https://aka.ms/IEmodeblog.We are turning off the “Eco mode” feature in Task Manager in order to refine the experience and address several issues thanks to Windows Insider feedback. And this is the list of fixes you can expect that are contained in this build:...

We’ve written about the Ninite software installation service several years ago but thought we would revisit the service for those of you who might not be aware of it. It works on Windows 10. It’s free for consumers to use and is the best way to install or reinstall your favorite free and Open Source programs without the bloatware such as toolbars and other crapware. What is Bloatware/Crapware? Bloatware, “junkware,” or “crapware,” is the extra software that legit free programs try to sneak on your computer....

Remove Apps from the “Most Used” List on the Start Menu Click the Start button or hit the Windows key on your keyboard to launch the Start menu. Then to remove an app or other item from the “Most used” list, right-click on it and select More > Don’t show in this list. Remove the Most Used List from Start If you find that this list takes up too much room or you don’t want it on the Start menu, you can delete it....

Most people use one of the three big free email services: Gmail, Yahoo!, and Hotmail (aka live mail). Unfortunately, online thieves know this and so those 3 providers are also the most targeted for things like hacking, phishing, and scamming. When someone does take control of one or more of your online accounts without your permission and then uses them for monetary gain it’s known as Identity Theft. In 2009, it was reported over 11 million adults in the United States fell victim to a form of identity fraud that affected them financially, and that number is steadily rising on an average of 10% per year....

If you’re using Slack in your organization and want to create a group chat, follow some simple steps below, and you’ll be ready in no time. Create a Group Chat in Slack Log in to your Slack account, and you’ll see a list of groups and people you can send messages to in the left sidebar. Once you’re logged in, click on the small “+” right next to direct messages, and it will pop up a new dialog box....

Right now, I am sitting in my house in my pajamas, and I can pull up 12 free iOS apps from the Starbucks App, Pick of the Week. And these aren’t crappy apps that would be free anyway. It’s not just a bunch of flashlight apps and tic tac toe games–these are legit paid apps that usually sell for $2 to $5 in the App Store. UPDATE: It looks like the Starbucks free Pick of the Week has been discontinued as of Sep....

Compare to: BlueRigger Rugged High-Speed HDMI Cable – 3 Feet I keep trying to get on board with Bluetooth peripherals, but they are just too flaky on my laptop. So, I’ve stuck to USB wireless mouses. I’ve gone through a couple of brands, from a name-brand mouse that set me back over $20 to a super cheap one from China for under $10 that took months to arrive at my doorstep via shipping barge....

Setting Up the Contacts App The information contained in the Contacts app comes directly from your email account. For most iPhone users, this is iCloud, although it could also be Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, or many others. To add your email account to iPhone: Turn on Contacts You must now confirm the activation of contacts for your email account on the iPhone. Set Up Default Account It would help if you kept your contacts centrally located, regardless of how many email accounts you have....

Jumping right to the end — everything is fine; it is not a virus. If you have Windows 10 and the latest updates, you don’t need to worry about StartMenuExperienceHost.exe. The Start (StartMenuExperienceHost.exe) is an executable created by Microsoft and built into the core OS. What is StartMenuExperienceHost.exe? The friendly name is Start, and it manages the Windows 10 start menu. It’s a new feature starting with Windows 10 version 1903....

When you purchase a new or refurbished Apple product, it already comes with AppleCare. This service includes up to 90 days of free technical support and a year of hardware repair coverage. In addition, an AppleCare+ subscription, which you must purchase separately, extends technical support availability and your product warranty. For iPhone, Cupertino also offers AppleCare+ with theft and loss protection, which you can read more about below. AppleCare+ By Product To date, AppleCare+ is available for nine Apple products: Mac, Apple Display, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Headphones, and HomePod mini....

Using the Camera App in Windows 10 Take Photos There are some things you should know before you start using the Camera App in Windows 10. First, it is not as powerful as the one you would find on your smartphone. Examples include panorama, slow motion, or time-lapse. Also, the Camera app is limited by your device, so features such as a flash are not available, so don’t expect to use it as a replacement for a traditional point or shoot either....

Some think it’s just a case of uploading their resume, sitting back, and waiting for the job offers to arrive. While it’s true that you can use LinkedIn as your static resume page, you need to do a lot more work than that if you want companies and headhunters to notice you. Tips & Tricks That Will Help You Use LinkedIn More Effectively Only in the past few months have I started to take LinkedIn more seriously....