Remove Trusted PC from Microsoft Account First log in to your Microsoft Account. Under your Account Summary you’ll see a list of your trusted PCs. Here you can see I have several, to many actually. At the bottom of the list click Edit Security Info. Next you’ll have a list of each of your computers under Trusted PC. Just click the Delete link under the one(s) you want to remove....

Update: It looks like this trick will work for a few days, sometimes less — depending on your computing environment. For example, in my home office it came back after three days. It looks like it ends up pulling the ad from a different server. After the ad came back, I flushed my DNS — details below on how to do it — and the ad is gone again. Remove Skype Banner Ads To remove them you’ll need to add an entry to your HOSTS file....

The feature allows you to search inside any open tab by typing in keywords. You can also close a running tab by clicking the X icon next to it. But you might not want to use it and prefer it disappear from the title bar. Here is how to remove the button from your Chrome browser. Remove Search Tabs Arrow Button from Google Chrome To get started, launch the chrome browser on your computer and type (or copy and paste) the following into the Chrome address bar and hit Enter:...

Some methods are easier than others, but if you want to restore deleted files on macOS, here’s how. Check the Trash Folder When you delete a file on macOS, it usually heads to the Trash folder (named Bin in some locales). Like the Recycle Bin on Windows, this acts as a storing ground for files before they’re finally deleted. If you’ve deleted a file on Mac, but you haven’t emptied the Trash folder, you can restore folders from it....

The TrustedInstaller user account is used by the Windows Modules Installer service, so TrustedInstaller has exclusive permission to install, modify, and remove Windows updates and other optional Windows components. When you change the ownership of a protected registry key or take ownership of a file or folder, you should change the owner back to TrustedInstaller after making your changes. Access the Advanced Security Settings for a File or Folder If you’re restoring TrustedInstaller as the owner of a file or folder, right-click on the file or folder and select Properties....

Retrieve Forgotten FTP Passwords from Filezilla The Filezilla Site Manager window is where you set up each server connection. Here your username will be displayed; however, your password will be hidden. To retrieve your hidden passwords, open up the File menu and click Export. Check the “Export Site Manager entries” box and click OK. For simplicity’s sake, save the file to your Documents folder with the default FileZilla.xml name. Now exit Filezilla and browse to your Documents folder in Windows....

Rollback Windows 10 to the Previous Version To get started head to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery or just use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + I. Click the “Get started” button under the “Go back to the previous version of Windows 10” section. Wait a few moments while Windows collects the data it needs, and then you will need to choose the reason you’re rolling back. You can include specific issues you’re having with the new build as well....

Click the Start Button » All Programs » Accessories »System Tools. Click Disk Defragmenter. Click Configure Schedule / Turn on Schedule. I recommend weekly for standard use. Also make sure that your PC needs to be on so pick a time when you will have your PC on. Once you’ve selected your time, click OK, and then close Disk Defragmenter. If you use any solid state drives, you’ll want to make sure defragmentation is disabled for them....

Enable Two-Step Verification on WhatsApp To turn it on open the app and go to Settings > Account > Two-Step Verification and tap Enable. Now enter a six-digit passcode – you’ll need to verify it a second time. You’ll also need to enter an email address in case you need your passcode reset. You have the option to skip this step, but you might not want to as you could be locked out of your account for seven days (more on that below)....

Change Google Calendar Default View To get started, launch a browser on your desktop and log into your Google Calendar if you aren’t already. Click the gear icon at the upper-right side of the screen and select Settings. Next, click on View Options from the menu on the left side of the page. Then from the view options menu on the right, click on the “Set custom view” dropdown menu....

Thankfully, Google Maps allows you to store your home and work addresses in Google Maps. This saves you time when you’re heading to the office or back to your home. Rather than typing in a full address, searching for home or work will bring up the information and directions you need, saving your time. If you want to know how to set home and work addresses in Google Maps, here’s what you’ll need to do....

The new Edge browser lets you set an overall default zoom level or set it individually per site. This is especially helpful for those who have poor eyesight. Set the Default Zoom Level for Microsoft Edge Since the new Edge is built with Chromium, the process of zooming in on sites is similar to how you do it using Google Chrome. Zoom for Individual Sites To set the zoom level on an individual site, click the Options menu (three dots) and then click the plus or minus buttons....

Note: This tutorial covers sharing apps that are currently installed on your Android smartphone or tablet. Download Astro File Manager, a free app. There’s also a pro version, but you won’t need it if all you want to do is share apps. Go ahead and launch the program. Once in, hit the Application Backup button. From here you’ll see a list of every app installed on your Android device. Check the apps you want to send, and then hit the Backup button....

Let’s take a look at how to do this! How to Switch Windows in Windows 7 Using Mouse Hovering Click the Start Orb (Hotkey: Windows Key), in the search box Type mouse works. Press Enter or Click the Change how your mouse works control panel link. 2. The Mouse Ease of Access window should appear; Scroll down to Check the box titled Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse....

Uninstall Adobe Flash from Windows 10 There are a couple of ways to make sure Flash is removed. One is via a Windows Update and the other involves using Adobe’s Uninstaller tool. If Flash was installed by Microsoft for the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser you can use the Windows update. If you installed Flash yourself or a third-party app did, then you need to use Adobe’s tool. Remove Flash with KB4577586 Microsoft has update: KB4577586 which will remove Adobe Flash Player from your system....

Windows 10 S is Microsoft’s answer to the closed ecosystem of macOS and the Mac App Store. It’s only intended to run the new universal apps, which are designed to run on a variety of Microsoft devices (laptops, tablets, phones) and are only available through the Windows Store. Just as Apple computers have been historically less plagued by malware and viruses, Windows 10 S is expected to be a lot more secure than vanilla Windows 10 because standard Win32 apps are not allowed to execute....

We already showed you how to upgrade your Windows 7 computer to Windows 10; now, let’s look at going through the upgrade on Windows 8.1. Update: Microsoft has dropped support for Windows 8.1, as it explains in a blog post: Note: Before starting the upgrade, make sure you have all of your important data backed up first. Or you might even want to make a system image and create a recovery key before the upgrade....

But sometimes you might need to transfer files by moving a flash drive or have a bunch of movies on an external drive for times when you don’t have an internet connection. Or, perhaps you have sensitive files that you don’t want to store online. Whatever the case, whether it’s a flash drive or large external hard drive, here is how to use it with your Chromebook. Using an External Drive with a Chromebook When you plug in your external drive (here I’m using a flash drive) you should see a notification in the lower-right corner of the screen....

What are Safari Web Extensions? A long-time feature of the Mac version of Safari, web extensions uses native APIs and frameworks plus web technology like HTML, CSS, and javascript. Apple allows extensions that perform various tasks such as blocking content and extending apps. Blocking Content With content blockers, end-users can remove certain content types on Safari. With Apple’s developer tools, these are designed for speed and don’t slow down browsing. Content blockers work on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS....

Use AutoFill for Apple TV On your Apple TV, navigate to the username/password field for the app you want to log into — Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, etc. Then tap the Apple TV Password AutoFill notification that pops up on your iPhone or iPad. Then, tap the AutoFill credentials you want to use. For example, on iPad, the AutoFill suggestion will display on top of the keyboard. Also, enter your authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode (if required)....