Shut Down Windows 11 from the Desktop If you’re familiar with Windows 10, shutting down Windows 11 from the desktop shouldn’t cause much of an issue. First of all, you can click the Start button and then click the Power button. That will give you two more options – shut down your PC or restart it. Another option you have is to right-click the Start button and then click on the “Shut down or sign out” menu....
Enable Windows 10 Exploit Protection So, until we have the complete security system implemented, starting with Insider Build 16232, you’ll be able to turn on Exploit Protection inside Windows Defender Security Center by selecting App & browser control. Scroll down to the next page and click Exploit protection settings. On the following page, you’ll have access to two categories. One is for System settings and one for Program settings. Under System settings, you’ll find different security settings that you can turn on or off....
The entire rollout this time has been a mess, but everything should be fixed at this point. The company is slowly rolling out Build 17763.107 to the rest of the public starting today. However, Microsoft is urging people to wait for the update to become available naturally via Windows Update automatically and not rush to manually install it. In a blog post today, Microsoft exec John Cable writes: And to be honest, while there are some interesting new features in 1809, there isn’t anything that is “vital” to your computing needs....
On the Blogging Windows site, Gabe Aul, the one in charge of the Insider program, made the announcement about this latest build. According to Gabe, “There are lots of of small changes and feature tweaks in this build, but our major focus over the past few builds on mobile has been about improvements to core quality.” He also said that most of the issues that users of build 10149 experienced have been fixed....
Read on for the details. How to Install Microsoft Office on a Chromebook First, make sure your Chromebook has the latest update. Look for the little update icon in the lower-right. You may need to restart your Chromebook to install it. If your Chromebook is already up to date, hit the Search button and look for the Play Store icon. Select it to launch the Play Store. Search for the Microsoft Office app you’re looking for....
Windows 10 21H1 Build 19043.1198 There are no new features to report but this build does include the following improvements to the OS: We fixed an issue that prevents users from tracking Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) activation failures.We fixed a threading issue that might cause the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service to stop working when it is under a high load.We fixed an issue that causes the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) provider host process to stop working....
We’ve got all of the details, including a look at the brand new Ms. Marvel trailer, below. Disney Announces Ms. Marvel Launch Date Ms. Marvel explores the story of Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a Muslim-American teen, gaming fan, fan-fic writer, and super-hero obsessive with a love for Captain Marvel. Life isn’t perfect for Kamala, however. This wannabe superhero struggles at home and at school—until she becomes a superhero herself. Whether it’s all uphill from there, you’ll have to wait and see to find out!...
For home use, the Microsoft 365 suite is currently available in three varieties, including a Family, Personal, and Home & Student plan. The first is $100 per year (or $10/month) and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook for Mac, and is useful for up to six users. The Personal version is for one person and is $70/year or $6.99 per month. The student plan is a one-time purchase of $150 and includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint....
Yes, it’s technically possible to use the command line to do this, but it’s modern times. I don’t think you should have to resort to coding for something like this. Starting with Windows 10 Anniversary Update and above, making your device a mobile hotspot is easier than ever. Enable Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10 First, ensure your device is connected to the Internet. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot....
Recommended Clients The following Gmail clients get the job done and will enhance your overall email experience. Kiwi for Gmail With this app, the Gmail web experience comes directly to your desktop. But that’s not all. With Kiwi for Gmail, you’ll get windowed versions of Google web applications such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Perhaps the app’s most impressive feature is the Focus Filter Inbox, which has been designed to remove email noise by allowing you to limit the content you see on the screen based on date, importance, unread, attachments, or starred....
We have already covered Bitlocker (and I highly recommend you use it). Today we are going to cater to our macOS users and cover FileVault. What Is FileVault? FileVault is the proprietary encryption software for macOS computers. FileVault is switched off when you buy a macOS computer for the first time. So you must enable it. When you have done so, everything on your computer is encrypted. What does this mean?...
Move the Windows 10 Taskbar You can move the taskbar to different locations on your screen to suit what works best for you. To move it, right-click the taskbar and uncheck the “Lock All Taskbars” option. Then you can click and drag it to the top or either side of the screen. I’m traditional and always keep mine at the bottom. However, I know other people here that have advocated to move it to the side of the screen....
That’s where an Apple Watch can be a game-changer. There are many running apps that allow you to leave your iPhone behind and track your run with your watch alone. This offers a far more comfortable running experience, once you get over the fear of not having your phone with you every second of the day. There are plenty of great running apps out there. We take a look at some of the most popular to help you find the best running app for your Apple Watch....
Even if documents already released to these sites don’t cover what you’re looking for, there’s also typically contact information and instructions on filing your own Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act into law in 1966. The following FOIA websites are local and federal government responses to this law. They are a way to make government more transparent and truly for the people....
There are many online options if you’d rather not download and install a tool for creating diagrams and flowcharts. Microsoft Visio is one of those options, but if you’re looking for a tool that’s not from Microsoft, here’s a list of other options. 1. Lucidchart Lucidchart allows you to create diagrams and flowcharts without installing any software easily. It supports many diagrams and flowcharts, including network diagrams, basic flowcharts, process maps, and wireframes....
AirDrop is one of the most convenient features built into Apple’s devices, allowing you to quickly share files without installing other apps or services. If AirDrop isn’t working the way you’d like it to, however, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem using these fixes. How is AirDrop Supposed to Work? Before you start trying to solve AirDrop issues, we’re going to start with a description of how AirDrop is supposed to work....
Things don’t always work exactly as they should, however. If your Alexa routines aren’t working, it could be a problem with the routine itself, or with your device settings. If you’re having problems with your Alexa routines, here are some troubleshooting fixes you can try. 1. Testing Your Alexa Routine If your Alexa routine isn’t working, there could be an issue with the routine or with the phrase that you use to trigger it....
Note: This is just for the Apple Mail app that comes with your iPhone or iPad. If you use a different email client, the steps will be different. For example, you can use these steps to make an email stand out in Outlook. Flag Email as Important on iOS Open the Mail app to the Inbox view and tap the Edit button. Then tap the email(s) you want to flag....
Here’s what happened to me: And then I didn’t. And then a week later, they were like, “Hey, man, we’re all set with the 25 pounds of organic flour and case of Clorox wipes you didn’t say you didn’t want. Should be there tomorrow!” And I was like, “Ohhhh noooo.” A few days later, I got an email confirming that yes, they were successful and they’d be refunding me the full amount....
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