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Apple’s Focus Feature As previously noted, the Focus feature was built upon Apple’s previous Do Not Disturb feature on mobile devices. It allows you to adjust notifications based on the Time of day or what you’re doing. The tool is intended to help you stay in the moment to either concentrate or spend Time away from your devices. By design, you can adjust the settings and choose which apps and people you’ll receive alerts from — and which ones will get saved for later....

And that was only if you had iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra. Any version of iOS or macOS before that is completely incompatible. Like my antique 2013 iPad stuck on iOS 10. For those used to JPG, GIF, and PNG files, dealing with HEIC became a big adjustment. So what are HEIC and HEIF exactly, and do they really have any advantages? Plus, what do you do if you use different operating systems?...

Getting Started With Plex We have a complete guide on the setup. That article is a bit out of date and uses a Roku as an example, but the basics are the same. Gather your media Without digital content, Plex has little value. You could rip it from a DVD or download content from other sources. Plex supports audio and still pictures but is primarily a video content delivery system. Plex likes movies and TV files in separate folders....

Windows 10 Weather App The Weather app in Windows 10 has come a long way since it was first introduced as a modern app in Windows 8. The other nice thing about it is that it gets improvements as it gets updated regularly. Add More Locations to Windows 10 Weather App Open the Weather app and click the hamburger menu on the upper left side of the screen. Then click on Favorites from the menu....

Make Windows 10 Calendar App Display Weather The first thing you need to do is ensure that you have the latest updates for the apps. If you have apps set to update automatically, you should be good to go. If you want to be sure, you can manually update them. Launch the Store, click your profile icon, Downloads and updates and click Check for updates. To make the weather show up, head to Settings > Privacy > Location....

System Restore (sometimes called System Protection) for Windows 7 and Windows 8 allows you to restore your computer to a previous good state should any issue occur during the install of a new driver or application without affecting your documents, pictures, and other personal data/files on the system. Although Windows automatically creates a system restore point as you install or remove software or drivers, I’ve been saved more than once by periodically manually creating system restore points before installing an application or after successfully installing or configuring my system just the way I like it....

One of the benefits of the web version is you can join as a Guest (no account required) and connect with anyone in the world for a quick chat, voice, or video call for free. Microsoft uses Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) to enable browser-to-browser voice calling, video chat, and instant messaging. The major web browsers and mobile platforms support WebRTC, making it possible to Skype with others on virtually any device you want....

Apple Releases iOS 13.2.2 for iPhone and iPadOS 13.2.2 for iPad Apple has quickly released new updates for related issues to the mobile OS over the past few months. In addition to fixing the background app issue, there are several fixes related to security. Whether you’re using iPhone or iPad, you can download and install today’s latest update on your mobile device by heading to Settings > General > Software Update....

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Let’s take a look at our best PDF editors for Windows. Best PDF Editors for Windows: Wondershare PDFelement Pro If you’re looking for a PDF editor not owned by Adobe Acrobat, you should consider Wondershare’s PDFelement Pro. One of our favorite utilities, PDFelement Pro is a premier, feature-rich solution for working with PDF files. Using its easy-to-use UI experience, you can easily edit and annotate PDF files including adding, deleting, and rearranging PDF pages....

In a statement to its existing CrashPlan for Home subscribers the company says the following: Options for Moving from CrashPlan for Home This is going to be a pain if you’ve been using CrashPlan as part of your data backup strategy for years. You do have various options, though. Here is a look at the pros and cons of each one. We will honor your existing CrashPlan for Home subscription, keeping your data safe, as always....

Find the Old Control Panel in Windows 10 Update: This option no longer works on modern versions of Windows 10. You won’t find it on the “power user menu” on version 1909 or higher. Its absence from the Power menu is the latest sign that the Control Panel is on its way out. When you press Windows key + X, you will now find only the Settings menu. The Control Panel is still around, just hidden from view....

Just tried out the new Google 411 Service. I have to admit, the service worked “ok” on the first try. For those of you who haven’t used the service yet, try it out. Dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411), say your City and State then the business your looking for. The service will do the rest. A few of the extra features for mobile phone users. Just say: Text Message – Service will send you more info on the businessMap It – If your phone has Internet, the service will send you a map of the business’s surrounding area....

If that’s the case, you’ll need to look at how the content of your presentation is presented. Too much text, for instance, can be difficult for your audience to follow. An excellent way to break this down is to use tables, especially for statistics and mathematical data. Google Slides allows you to add tables to your presentation to do just that. If you want to know how to add and edit tables in Google Slides, follow the steps below....

Microsoft wants everyone to use PowerShell instead of the Command Prompt. So, in the Creators Update, they changed the Open command window here option to Open PowerShell window here on the folder context menu. They also changed the Command Prompt options on the Power User Menu (Windows key + X) to PowerShell. But we already showed you how to switch that back. Today we’ll show you how to add the Open command window here option back to the folder right-click menu and to the right-click menu when you’re in a folder....

Click the Plugins menu and select Spell-Checker » How to use…* *If Spell Checker isn’t showing up on the list, open the Plugin Manager, check it from the Available tab, and click Install. Now follow the link in the “How to use Spell-Checker” window to http://aspell.net/win32/ Here you’ll need two files. The first is the binary file for the library software. The second is a pre-compiled dictionary (word list) in the language you prefer....

Adjust Outlook Mark as Read Timer Click the File tab on the ribbon and then select Options. Next, in the Outlook Options window, select Mail in the right pane, scroll down to the Outlook panes section and click the Reading Pane button. There you will find that the default selection is set to Mark item as read when selection changes. To set your own custom time, check the box next to Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane....

AutoSave and AutoRecover Before getting started, it’s important to understand the differences between AutoSave and AutoRecover. With AutoSave, your spreadsheet is saved in real-time to Microsoft OneDrive or SharePoint. It requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription. By contrast, AutoRecover is a feature that automatically protects your work in case of an unexpected computer shutdown. In this case, once power is restored, AutoRecover returns you to your document at the last point the tool ran....

If you want to watch your Roku TV (or your Roku streaming box) without disturbing others, you may be wondering if it’s possible to use your AirPods with your Roku TV. If so, read on to learn how to connect AirPods to Roku TV. Is it Possible to Connect AirPods Directly to a Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device? The short answer is no. It’s not possible to connect any type of Bluetooth headphones directly to a Roku TV, and that includes AirPods....

If you’ve enabled virtualization in Windows 11, you should be able to create a virtual machine using the Hyper-V Manager. Here’s how. Create a Virtual Machine in Windows 11 Before you begin, make sure virtualization is enabled in your PC’s BIOS/UEFI settings. You’ll also need a PC that is capable of virtualization and has the necessary system resources. To get started, press Start or hit the Windows key on your keyboard....