Note: This works with Windows 8.1, RT, and Windows 10 Default Screenshot Count Here’s a look at my Pictures folder after taking screenshots over the past few weeks on my Surface Pro and RT (yes I still have an RT device). Notice they’re all numbered in sequential order with the generic name Screenshot and the number in parenthesis. Even after deleting all of the screenshots, when you take a new one, it won’t reset the count number....
In this article, I will review a few ways you can scan a document using a physical scanner or the free Office Lens app for Windows 10. After all, who wants to be buried under a mountain of unsearchable paper documents? Windows 10 – Scan Documents, Business Cards, or Photos using a Scanner Windows 10 includes a built-in scan utility, which you can access from the printer context menu. Click Start, type: devices and printer then hit Enter....
Ok fine, #Weinergate was fiction and no one ever actually hacked the perv’s twitter account. That said, if you don’t want to look like a Weiner, simply follow the steps in this groovyPost to add a layer of security between your Twitter account and the bad guys. Reality Check Security is like an Ogre onion. It’s all about layers. In other words, there’s no single thing you can do to make your account 100% secure....
That’s okay, but uploaded video is compressed anyway. This means that you are compressing video that already isn’t at top quality. So here’s how to change it and get better quality recording up on the popular social network. HD Facebook Video Recording on iPhone It’s pretty easy to set up. Here I’m using my iPhone, but it’s the same on iPad and iPod touch as well. You must first go into your settings on your device and scroll down until you find your Facebook app settings....
Most Used Apps List on Windows 10 You can hide or display the Most Used Apps list on the Windows 10 Start menu too. And the easiest way to remove an app on Windows 10 is directly from the Start menu itself. Right-click on a listed app and select More > Don’t show in this list. To remove the “Most used” apps list completely, make sure to read our instructions on removing it on Windows 10 Start menu....
Well, we’ve got a solution for you – today we will show you how to test drive Android on your computer for free. Step 1 – Download the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) The first step is to download the emulator. To do so, just click here, and choose the type of Operating System you’re on. UnZip the contents anywhere you want. Just to point out, even though originally for developers, the Android SDK can be used for testing purposes....
This change might have you looking for other free alternative password managers that support both mobile and desktop. One of the more popular options right now is Bitwarden. The Bitwarden password management service is free, open-source, and has no limits. Another benefit of Bitwarden is it makes making the switch easy. Here’s how to do it. Export Your LastPass Vault To get started you need to export your LastPass password vault....
CCleaner has supported the ability to uninstall desktop applications for quite a while already. But this update allows you to remove universal apps. If you haven’t upgraded to Windows 10 yet, no worries, it works with Windows 8.1 apps, too. Uninstall Windows 10 Apps with CCleaner You don’t need CCleaner to uninstall Windows 10 universal apps. In fact, for more on how to uninstall and manage universal apps in Windows 10, read our article: Install, Uninstall, Update and Manage Windows 10 Apps....
What is Setapp? First introduced in 2017, Setapp offers over 200 apps (and counting) on Mac for one monthly price. Apps are available in 11 categories, including Creativity, Writing & Blogging, and Task Management. As a subscriber, you can download the apps you want using the Setapp app for macOS. These are full-featured apps available for purchase separately, either through the Mac App Store or a developer site. Setapp iPhone Apps Active Setapp subscribers can add the iOS service through the Setapp app on Mac or its website....
We’ll walk you through working with both comments and notes in Excel. This includes adding, editing, deleting, and more. Comments Versus Notes and Excel Versions You may be wondering what the difference is between comments and notes in Excel or why you’re only seeing one of them. Excel with Microsoft (Office) 365 uses both comments and notes. However, other versions like Excel 2019 and Excel 2016, use comments. While this isn’t particularly confusing, what might be is how they are used....
What? Ever since Hewlett-Packard killed its fledgling TouchPad tablet and began selling it at fire sale prices to get rid of inventory, the once flailing tablet has been selling like crazy. At $99 and $149, who could resist it? It sold out quickly.Then a couple of weeks ago, HP announced it would relieve parts makers of inventory and sell a few more. But it’s upping the price of a product it assassinated abruptly in August....
Find Spotlight in iOS 7 and More Spotlight Search – Swipe down from anywhere on screen in iOS 7 Spotlight Search is one of the most useful features of the iPhone and iPad. In fact, I tend to use it more than regular navigation. If I need to call someone, rather than look though my contacts or fight with Siri, I just pull up a search. Same goes with apps. Rather than tap the folder and app or skim through my folders if I don’t remember exactly where it is, I just open up Spotlight and type in the name of the app I’m looking for....
For most of us, it’s the hub where all of our iOS device management happens, so it’s important that it’s clean and functional. I have a suspicion that Apple always knew that. Perhaps they just didn’t know how to do it cleanly, or without completely distracting the user with a huge visual overhaul, which can also work against them. iTunes has been so completely revamped, that the first screen is meant to introduce you to the new interface....
Reduce the Amount of Space Used by Recycle Bin Right-click the Recycle Bin on the Windows Desktop, and then click Properties. Select the Customize radio box, then enter the amount of disk space you would like to use. In the screenshot below, my Recycle Bin uses 6103 MBs of disk space; that’s over 6 GB of space. I could cut that in half, maintaining a substantial amount of space for files I do need....
Before going into all the commands, I would like to mention that Google’s location service poses a huge threat to your privacy. You can disable the location service in your Android settings and Google’s voice commands will still work, however most Google Now cards will be deactivated along with it. Also, if location awareness is disabled you will need to state the city or location you want weather and other information for when speaking a command....
Loki This is the debut trailer for the upcoming Disney Plug spinoff series which gives Tom Hiddleston’s fan-favorite Avengers villain his own show. Look for the Loki to debut on Disney Plus this May. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier After ongoing delays and reshoots, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was supposed to be Marvel Studios’ first big Disney Plus original series. The program is now set to premiere in March....
Each about the size of your hand, the robots are called quadrotor robots by the team at the University of Pennsylvania that built them as part of the General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP) program. The autonomous robots dazzled the audience at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France recently. And you, too, can be dazzled by playing the video below. Be patient. It starts off slow, but quickly breaks into as delightful a light show as you’ll find this side of a Pink Floyd concert....
In this example I’m using Apple’s word processing app Pages. This is another case of having to Think Different to get the same task accomplished. Instead of the traditional Save-As selection in the file menu, click the Duplicate option. Then you’ll see there are now two documents being shown. One is the original, the one on top is the copy that is labeled as such. Now click Save on the duplicate document you just created....
The answer is, Windows 7 has a built-in power saver feature that you can easily configure! Whether you are environmentally aware or just trying to save a few bucks on your electricity bill, this article will explain the basics to get you on your way. How To Setup and Manage A Windows 7 Power Saver Plan 1. Click the Windows Start Orb, and then Click the Control Panel 2. In the Control Panel, you may need to Change the View by: to Small icons....
The main problems with photos in low light If you know your exposure triangle well, you’ll know that you’ll have three main problems to deal with: Aperture that is too wide: A wide open aperture is the best solution to a dark environment – it keeps your shutter speed and ISO at an optimal level. Unfortunately, it might lead to having some of your subjects out of focus. Shutter speed that’s too slow: A slow shutter speed is also a good solution to dealing with low-light....
