We previously looked at the free utility Advanced IP Scanner that you run on your PC. It will scan your network and provide a list of all connected devices and their network name and IP address. The Fing app is similar because it shows you everything connected — from printers to smart plugs — down to the device type and manufacturer. It’s a robust networking tool that works straight from the palm of your hand....
Located on beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, the Feedback app also contains important information from Apple. Here’s a closer look at how to submit feedback to Apple when using beta software. What is Beta Software? Like similar companies, Apple always develops and tests new software builds before they arrive for the general public. There are two beta testing tracks at Apple: the Apple Developer Program and Apple Beta Software Program....
Privacy has been a major concern among some users since Windows 10 was first released. Microsoft does provide a private web page where it details how and what kind of information Windows 10 collects. Windows 10 also includes a dedicated Privacy setting, which lets users configure and adjust what they want the operating system to know and access, from location services to the camera. Version 1703, released in March 2017, was Microsoft’s first step toward being more transparent about the data collected by Windows 10....
With tags in OneNote, you can visually call out items. Using the built-in tags, you can flag items for follow-up, priority, organization, and identification. In addition to those that already exist in OneNote, you can customize and create your own tags. Tags in OneNote Versions You can use tags in whichever version of OneNote you have and if you use more than one. The main difference with tags between OneNote on Windows and Mac, the OneNote desktop app on Windows, and OneNote for the web is the number of built-in tags available....
Create a Desktop Shortcut to the Favorites Folder on Windows 10 To get started, right-click an empty area on the desktop and choose New > Shortcut. The “Create Shortcut” wizard will launch. The first thing you want to do is copy and paste the following path into the “Item Location” field and click on the Next button. Now that the path is entered, you need to come up with a name for the shortcut....
You need to install plenty of apps to get things done on your iPhone or iPad. But have you thought about using a website as an app on your device? Most apps provide extra features and abilities that a website can’t. But if you need the basic features that the web version offers or want to check a favorite webpage, add it to the home screen. For example, I just need to check my PayPal balance on my iPhone and maybe move some money around....
Adjust Kindle Fire Screen Timeout To get started, power on your Kindle Fire, and from the main screen, tap the Settings icon. Next, on the “Settings” screen, tap on Display from the menu. Now, scroll down and tap Display Sleep. From the menu, you will be able to see what it’s currently set to. Now select the length of time you want to pass before the screen times out. You can select from 15 seconds and all the way up to half an hour....
You can reference another spreadsheet in a formula in Excel, but there’s a problem. If you decide to share your spreadsheet, the link to the other spreadsheet won’t work. You’ll need to know how to break links in Excel to fix this problem. If you’re unsure how, follow the steps below. What Are Links in Excel? Excel is designed to allow you to copy data from one spreadsheet to another....
However, don’t forget some of its more basic (and still powerful) features. If you’re trying to create a document, you’re going to want to know how to center text in Word. If you’re unsure, here are all of the methods for centering text in a Microsoft Word document. How to Center Text in Word Using the Align Tool The quickest way to center text in a Word document is to use the align tool....
If you run a server with people from different time zones, however, then things can get a little confusing. That’s especially true if your Discord time zone becomes out of sync with the real world—rare, but it can happen. If this happens, you’re going to need to put it right. If you want to change your Discord time zone, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Change Discord Time Zone on Windows If you’re using the Discord app, it will take the time zone from the operating system that it’s running on....
Clear File Explorer Search History You can clear your recent search history by selecting the Search tab in File Explorer and going to Recent Searches > Clear search History. Disable File Explorer Search History If you don’t want to clear your history all the time, you can completely disable it from keeping track of your searches. On Windows 10 Pro, you can turn off search history in Group Policy, but for Windows 10 Home, you need to do a bit of tweaking in the Registry....
This allows you to pre-plan your workday (or week) and get reminders about tasks when you need them most. Having reminders and other notifications for tasks is handy if you’re always working from your laptop or desktop computer. If you want to know how to create tasks and reminders on a Windows 11 PC, follow the steps below. How to Create Tasks and Reminders on Windows 11 with Microsoft To Do Luckily, setting up reminders on your Windows 11 computer is straightforward using built-in Windows apps....
While it’s a convenient feature that lets you “set and forget” during installation, you might not want your files stored in the cloud on Microsoft’s servers. Instead, you may prefer to keep them stored locally on a drive or a different third-party service. You may have no reason to sync files between PCs. Whatever the reason, you can disable OneDrive on Windows 11—here’s how to do it. How to Disable OneDrive on Windows 11 If you think OneDrive serves no purpose for your computing needs, you can disable it....
Download YouTube Content with Dripy Find the YouTube video (or song within the video) that you want to download, and then copy the URL in the address bar. Note: Some videos such as those hosted with Vevo may not be available for download. Step 2 Go to dirpy.com and paste in the URL of the YouTube page with the song or video you want to download. Click the “dirpy!” button to continue....
Bing Wallpapers The catch? You have to connect to the Bing app on Facebook. Whether you’ve connected your Facebook account to Bing or not, the download button will show up in the bottom-right (as long as you’re in the U.S.). When you click it, you’ll be prompted to log in to Facebook and allow the Bing app access to your Facebook account. Once you’ve done that, the download button will start working....
Using Go Multiple Wallpaper on Android First, you’ll need to download the Go Multiple Wallpaper app from the Play Store. Note that this works for all launchers, and you don’t have to install GoLauncher EX for it to work. Next, go to your launcher’s settings to change the wallpaper. This step varies with different launchers. If you use Go Launcher EX, you can tap and hold down the middle of the home screen, and you should get a menu bar on the bottom....
Perhaps you want to turn it off due to personal preferences. You might need to access a known safe file, but it’s flagged as a threat. You might be using a third-party security suite, or you may have a kiosk that’s not connected to a network. Whatever the reason, here’s how you can enable or disable Windows Security in Windows 11. Enable or Disable Windows Security in Windows 11 To open Windows Security, right-click the Start button and select Settings....
This iPhone issue is caused when your phone has trouble detecting the default or preferred line to use out of multiple cellular plans on your device. Several iPhone 13 users with a dual-SIM have reported getting the error. Even with eSIMs in the iPhone 14 and later, you may still see the error. Let’s look at how to fix Last Line No Longer Available on iPhone below. Manually Switch Phone Lines As we’ve mentioned, this problem occurs when your iPhone has multiple cellular plans using a dual-SIM device (or by using eSIMs)....
macOS uses the HFS+ file system, while Windows uses the NTFS file system that shares little in common. This makes it difficult to move data between the two unless you have them networked together. If you’re working in a mixed environment, where you might need to work on files between both systems, a handy solution is to use a thumb drive. Before you start, though, make sure your thumb drive is formatted so it can work on both Windows and macOS....
Previously, we showed you how to create a System Performance report that summarizes system processes and hardware components. But a System Diagnostics report provides a more comprehensive look at the hardware, software configurations (including the OS), system response times, and much more. Basically, a System Diagnostic test gives you a lot more information on all aspects of your system. Generate a Windows 10 System Diagnostic Report Note that you need to be logged in as an Administrator to run the report (which can also be generated on Windows 7)....
