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Windows is clever, but it isn’t perfect—you may need to switch auto brightness off on your PC. If you’re trying to manage or turn off auto brightness on Windows 11, you can do so by following these steps. Configuring Windows 11 Brightness Settings Before you begin, there are some things you’ll need to consider first. Firstly, each Windows 11 device handles auto-brightness differently. Some adjust the brightness based on ambient surroundings, while others have light sensors built-in....

As much as we’d love to have completely paperless offices, especially at home, having to scan documents and photos is as inevitable as the tide. If you have a Microsoft Surface with Windows RT, scanning those documents on rare occasions is really a piece of cake. Set Up Printer on Surface RT & Windows 8 The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure your scanner is connected to your Surface RT....

Windows 10 Search Filters First, if you’re new to Windows 10, there are a couple of ways you can kick off a search. Either click the Start button and start typing your query. Or, type what you’re looking for in the Cortana search field. If you hid the search box to save Taskbar space, click on the Cortana icon first and then start typing. At the top of the search box, you’ll notice a menu button (ellipsis icon)....

Here, we’ll cover how to add sections in Microsoft Forms as well as rearrange them or remove them if needed. Benefits of Sections in Microsoft Forms If you have a short form, survey, or math quiz, sections may not be necessary. But you can use them no matter what size your form. Here are just a few benefits of sections in Microsoft Forms. Break down longer forms. This can make your respondents feel less overwhelmed....

Make Text Larger on Kindle Fire (Updated) The process to make text larger on the Silk browser on a Fire HD tablet is much easier than it used to be. This article was originally written in 2012, and things have changed a lot. To make text larger, launch the Silk Browser from your home screen. Then pinch and zoom in or out to make the page’s text and other content larger or smaller....

Why is the front door open? My home was never burglarized, but my car was a few years ago. I’ve seen enough movies to know where the story starts. You put the key in the door and then realize the door is already open. Something is not right. Just like with your online account, you need to be mindful of anything out-of-place. Sure Facebook changes all the time, but you should still keep an eye out for things that don’t make sense....

Filmora is Wondershare’s powerful video creation and editing platform. If you want to know more, take a look through our detailed review below. What is Wondershare Filmora 11? Wondershare Filmora 11 is an easy-to-use, powerful video editing suite for Windows and Mac users. The eleventh generation of this popular tool comes with a number of new features and enhancements, offering one of the best (and most well-rounded) feature sets for beginners and intermediate users alike....

Whether this move will be enough to appeal to those critical of the Windows 8 modern UI remains to be seen. The Preview Edition of Windows 8.1 will be available on June 26th during the Microsoft Build Developer’s conference. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Easy Backup I have to admit that I’m not one to get too enthusiastic about Android device management solutions, and I’ve rarely seen universal easy-to-use solutions. However, Mobogenie has changed my opinion. It demonstrates that it’s possible to build a simple software that caters to an Android user and does exactly as advertised. Plus, it’s free. Installing Mobogenie is done as you would install any other piece of Windows software....

One of the new features introduced starting with Window 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809) is the Your Phone app. It allows you to connect your phone to your Windows 10 PC. If you’re an Android user, it allows you to and sync texts, photos, and other items between your phone and PC. And today, we’ll take a look at the process of sending and receiving text messages. Windows 10 Your Phone SMS Sync For this article, we’ll assume you’ve already linked your Android phone....

Spell Check Keyboard Shortcut for Microsoft Word Hit Alt + F7 on your keyboard, and it will start with the first misspelled word. If the first highlighted word at the top of the list is correct, just hit Enter. Or you can arrow to the correct one, ignore it, or Add to Dictionary. Hit Alt + F7 again, and it will go to the next misspelled word. If you practice keyboard Kung fu, this makes correcting spelling mistakes in Word much easier....

Windows Uninstaller Utility To get started, you will need to download and install the Windows Uninstaller app. Installation is straightforward following the wizard. Then all you need to do is right-click the desktop shortcut icon of the app you want to ditch and select Uninstall. There is no need to go deep through settings to uninstall items anymore. Windows Uninstaller uses the program or app’s uninstaller. So you’ll need to click through its uninstallation wizard to get rid of the app....

This Week’s Questions From Groovy Readers The Windows 7 RC will begin to expire March 1, 2010, Windows 7 RC will begin shutting down every 2 hours, which can make it difficult to use your computer. The Windows 7 RC will fully expire on June 1, 2010. This doesn’t mean that Windows 7 will stop working, but it will get very annoying. As soon as the expiration date passes the Non-Genuine software alerts and pop-ups will appear and make it very difficult to use the Windows 7 RC on top of the intermittent shutdowns....

TN Display Technology The oldest of the LCD panel technologies, TN stands for twisted nematic. In TN displays, the liquid crystal molecules get controlled by voltage, changing their alignment. When there is no voltage, the molecules get twisted 90 degrees, allowing lighting to get through. With voltage, the crystals become untwisted, thereby blocking light. Pros When you’re looking for an inexpensive display solution, go with TN liquid display crystal technology. These require inexpensive manufacturing requirements, making them an affordable choice for consumers....

The Windows process dwm.exe is the Desktop Windows Manager. Windows uses it to control themes, window effects, taskbar icons, and pretty much anything visually pleasing in the Windows user interface. There isn’t anything wrong with this process, so don’t worry, it is supposed to be there. You’ll find though that many people will recommend disabling it to increase performance, is this true? The Desktop Windows Manager uses a nominal amount of memory so I wouldn’t recommend any drastic action against the process just to save a few K of memory especially considering there are several other things you can do like disabling themes support and going back to the windows classic theme....

Formerly File Manager In the case of Windows, it’s File Explorer. Over the years, this essential part of the Windows experience has evolved from its roots as File Manager in early releases, then Windows Explorer, and now called File Explorer, first introduced in Windows 8. Since many of you are coming from Windows 7 and skipped Windows 8.x altogether, we thought you’d like to take a look at using File Explorer in Windows 10....

Today, we take a look at several commands you should know. Let’s jump in. Command Line Operations in Windows 10 Every User Should Know The command line is similar to Alice in Wonderland—it can at times feel like a land full of wonder, mystery, and (possibly) danger. Our psyche has been so greatly changed by the GUI’s power; for many of us, the command line can feel primitive. But it shouldn’t, and that’s why we are going to learn some fun ways you can use it to perform some of the same tasks you normally do using point and click....

Launched with little fanfare in October 2019, the AirPods Pro is the truly wireless earbuds Apple should have released four years ago. Currently, priced at under $250, the AirPods Pro earbuds are $90 more than the regular model, but the extras are worth the price of admission. Featuring noise cancellation, a customizable fit, sweat and water resistance, and much more, the AirPods Pro earbuds are impressive. Here are the features you’re going to love the best....

Sometimes, however, you may find that things don’t quite go to plan. You ask Alexa to turn on your smart plug, but nothing happens. If this sounds familiar, then here are some fixes to try if you’re having trouble with your Alexa smart plug not responding. 1. Check Your Smart Plug has Power One of the simplest reasons that your smart plug may not be responding to Alexa is that it is powered off....

Disney and Imangi Studios present Temple Run: Oz – a brand-new endless runner inspired by Temple Run 2 and the film Oz the Great and Powerful. Play as Oz and outrun the shrieking flying baboons as you turn, jump and slide your way across the land. Begin your exhilarating adventure now and see how far you can run! Enjoy . BONUS! Get 1500 coins for FREE when you download Temple Run: Oz today – that’s $....