Check Xbox Live Service Status To check the status of Xbox Live, go to the Xbox Live Service Status page – it’s a good idea to bookmark this on your computer or mobile device. The page will show if the service is down, as well as the status of your account, Xbox Music or Video, Apps, and more. Depending on the outage duration, you can check it every 30 minutes for a new update....
It’s important to periodically clear Twitter cache to save space on your phone and help the app run efficiently on your Android phone. Regularly clearing Twitter cache will keep the app operating efficiently and save space on your phone. If you’re unsure how to clear your Twitter cache, follow this guide. How to Clear Twitter Cache on Android Every time you scroll through Twitter, the app’s cache will fill up....
Launch Action Center on Windows 10 You can launch Windows 10 Action Center by swiping in from the right edge of the screen on a touch device or tap the Action Center icon. On a traditional PC without touch-capability, click on the Action Center icon on the taskbar next to the clock. Windows 10 Action Center The default quick action tiles appear at the bottom and give you on-tap (or click) access to system settings that you might frequently need....
If you want to use your AirPods with your desktop computer, you can do so regardless of whether it’s a Mac or a PC. Here’s how to connect AirPods to Windows 11. How to Connect Apple AirPods to a Windows 11 PC As AirPods use Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, you can connect your AirPods to a Windows 11 PC that has Bluetooth connectivity. To connect AirPods to Windows 11:...
But, you might want to create a local account instead. Maybe you need to create an account for someone in your household or a small business that doesn’t have or need a Microsoft account. Whatever the case, here’s a look at setting one up. We’ll also show you how to convert a Microsoft account in Windows 10 to a local Windows account. Create a Local Windows 10 Account To create a local Windows 10 account, log in to an account with administrative privileges....
Hibernate mode is like Sleep mode. The main difference is in Hibernate mode, open documents and apps are saved to a file on your hard disk, instead of in RAM when using Sleep mode. Hibernate mode also uses less power than Sleep mode, but it can use gigabytes of disk space. There is a hidden file called hiberfil.sys where your work is stored when you use Hibernate mode. The Hibernate option is missing from the Power button on the Windows 11 Start menu....
Word Doc to PDF PDF is a commonly used format. It’s versatile because you can open the file in many different browsers and devices. It is not the easiest to edit; in fact, some may not allow editing, but if you need to share a read-only file, then PDF is what you want. Luckily Microsoft Word 2016 has made it simple to save your Word files into PDFs. There are three easy ways to be exact:...
This notification can occur for a variety of reasons, so it’ll take some troubleshooting to resolve. You can reach out to Apple Support and have this problem fixed for free on a call, or you can try some of these quick solutions below to get things working. Solutions to Fix a macOS Could Not Be Installed On Your Computer Error Restart Your Mac The first thing you should try to fix a “macOS could not be installed on your computer” error is restarting your Mac....
When you move your mouse over a hyperlink, you’ll see a popup telling you to Ctrl + Click to follow the link. If you don’t want to press Ctrl every time you follow a link, you can easily turn off the Ctrl + Click feature. Disabling the Ctrl + Click feature in Outlook is very handy if people you know the email you links often. Today we’ll show you how to disable the Ctrl + Click feature for hyperlinks in Word and Outlook....
Apps typically perform well without issues on Windows 11; however, they can freeze up or get stuck for various reasons. For example, a buggy Windows update or a shoddy internet connection can cause it to freeze. Luckily, you can use several methods to force close unresponsive apps on Windows 11. Here’s how. How to Force Close Unresponsive Apps on Windows 11 Using a Keyboard Shortcut You can force close an app, including closing the app with a keyboard shortcut, using the task manager or the PowerShell terminal....
If you’re a Steam user and your profile is set to public, then you’re displaying your games library to millions of users. Most of the time, that’s not really an issue. If you’re playing a popular game then there will be millions of other people playing it too. Sometimes, however, you may want to indulge in the guilty pleasure of playing a game that you really shouldn’t love, but you just can’t help playing it....
Change Font Size on iOS Check out these two screenshots featuring the large 40 pt. font size compared to the default font size for Messaging in iOS 6. Which of the two would you prefer to have on your iPhone? If you don’t like either, then you’re still in luck because there is a total of seven font sizes to choose from. To change the font settings in iOS open the Settings menu from the Home Screen....
If you’re working in Google Docs, the good news is that there are a number of ways to add your John Hancock to your document. If you’ve never really liked your signature, you can even generate one from the text of your name. Here’s how to insert a signature in Google Docs. How to Insert a Signature in Google Docs Using the Drawing Tool Google Docs includes a drawing tool that allows you to draw freehand using your mouse, trackpad, or another device....
The recycle bin can be useful for easily recovering deleted files, providing a safety net. However, you might want to limit the amount of space the recycle bin uses. When you set a maximum amount of space the recycle bin uses, it will store deleted files until that maximum size is reached. At that point, the recycle bin automatically and permanently deletes older files to make room for the newer deleted files....
If you’re looking to write a book in Google Docs, however, then there aren’t any suitable templates to use. Thankfully, it’s fairly simple to set up your own template if you’re looking to write a novel. If you want to know how to make a book in Google Docs, here’s what you need to do. Configuring Page Settings Before you can start writing your book, you need to configure your page settings so that it’s set up to look like a novel....
If you want to make more space available on the Windows 11 taskbar, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Hide the Search Icon and Other Built-in Items on the Taskbar Granted—the Search icon doesn’t take up that much room on the taskbar. However, it’s redundant, as you can already search using the search tool in the Start menu. Why leave the extra icon to take up valuable screen real estate?...
When you mount an ISO image on Windows 11, you can access the contents contained in the image. ISO images allow software and media distribution without the need to ship physical media. Microsoft uses the ISO image format to distribute versions of its operating system—including Insider editions. Sometimes you’ll need to access the contents of an ISO image. We’ll explain how to mount an ISO image on Windows 11....
First, log in to your Google account. Click the drop-down next to your picture icon and select Account Settings. Backup Your Google Data Before starting the deletion process, download and save your data before you do anything you go any further. That can be done by following our guide on Google Takeout. Or by selecting Data Liberation on the left side of the screen that comes up. It’s good to keep a backup of all of your important documents and other data you have stored on Google servers just in case you need something you’ve stored there over the years....
If you’ve set up your own server, you can even think about playing music on Discord for you and your friends to listen to. There are a few ways to do this, so here’s what you’ll need to do if you want to know how to play music on Discord. Use Spotify One of the more straightforward solutions is to play Spotify on Discord. The process is easy and works well, provided you have a Spotify premium account....
You don’t typically need to refresh data in a pivot table in Google Sheets, as pivot tables typically refresh themselves when the source data is changed. That isn’t always the case, however. Google Sheets might fail to update if you’re working in a large spreadsheet with a lot of data. If this happens to you, here’s what you’ll need to do to refresh pivot tables in Google Sheets. How to Refresh Pivot Tables in Google Sheets One of the easiest ways to refresh a pivot table in Google Sheets is by refreshing the browser you’re using....
