Here is a look at finding the amount of RAM your Chromebook has, check on its usage, and some ways to free it up for a more responsive experience. Check the Amount of RAM on Your Chromebook You probably already know the amount of RAM your Chromebook had when you bought it. But if you don’t remember, it’s easy to find using a simple free extension called Cog System Info Viewer....

Sometimes, however, the endless pings of message notifications can start to wear you down. The good news is that it’s possible to control how and when you’re notified about new messages. Here’s how to mute iMessage on Mac. Mute iMessage on Mac with Do Not Disturb If you want to quickly mute iMessage on Mac, you can turn on Do Not Disturb. This will block any iMessage notifications, but you can set it up so that you are still able to receive calls if you wish....

It can save you time and also make it easier to make sense of your formulas for complex spreadsheets. If you’re ready to start putting names to your cells, then learn how to name a range in Excel below. What is a Named Range in Excel? A named range in Excel is a label applied to a single cell or group of cells. For example, if you have a list of sales figures in cells B1:B22, you can rename that specific range as ‘Sales’....

That said, mistakes happen—you might delete the document by accident. Alternatively, you might change your mind and decide to keep it. Oops! If that’s the case, you’ll need to know how to recover deleted Google Docs files. We’ll explain how to do this below. How to Restore a Deleted Google Docs File Like a PC and a Mac, Google Docs (and Google Drive generally) uses a trash bin system for deleted files....

Restarting your Firestick helps fix minor app and system glitches and provides a fresh start to your system. For example, you might need to restart a Fire TV Stick to get Apple Music working or cast YouTube from Android to Fire TV. Whatever the reason for the restart, we’ll show you how to achieve this straightforward process on your Fire TV Stick using hardware or software options below. Restarting your Firestick can get apps and system functions to work correctly for a trouble-free viewing experience....

Having a different wallpaper on each monitor can make your desktop more appealing. This setting is hidden, but you can configure a Windows PC to add different backgrounds to each monitor—if you know where to look. If you’re someone who collects wallpapers and likes to change things up from time to time, you’ll appreciate this tip. Here’s how to set different wallpapers on dual monitors on Windows. How to Set Different Wallpapers for Dual Monitors on Windows Once your dual monitor system is set up, you can put a different wallpaper on each one....

Once you lock a document, how do you unlock it again? And if you forget the password, is there anything you can do? If you want to learn how to unlock a Word document with or without a password, follow the steps below. How to Unlock a Word Document With a Password There are two main ways to lock a Word document. You can lock the entire file so that it requires a password to open the file and read it....

The same applies if you’re having fun and playing games. Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to hide your notifications from view, even if it is only temporarily. A good way to do this on Windows 11 is to use Focus Assist. This feature will block all notifications while you’re busy until you’re ready to see them again. If you want to use Focus Assist on Windows 11, here’s what you’ll need to do....

The pilot program TikTok Resumes gives video creators a chance to land a new career. Companies like Target, Chipotle, and Shopify are inviting applicants to apply for jobs using video resumes. Rather than a cold piece of paper, you can let your personality and professionalism shine. Available Positions You can head to the TikTok Resumes website to see the jobs available. Click Jobs at the top and then browse positions or filter the results by location, experience, or brand....

— Mike Murphy (@mcwm) November 6, 2017 Do I make typos? Of course, but so do you and with your autocorrect. Do I type faster? I think so when you factor in the overall words per minute. See, there are two things that I always hated about autocorrect and autocomplete. Typing with autocorrect is like bowling with bumpers. After a while, it’s an entirely different game. Instead of trying to bowl straight down the lane, you learn to bounce off the bumpers in expected ways....

iPadOS 13: What’s in a Name? Back in June, Apple Apple introduced iOS 13 for iPhone. Because iPadOS is built on the same architecture as iOS, the official name of the upcoming software release is iPadOS 13, as opposed to iPadOS 1. Yes, it isn’t obvious! Luckily, the new features are not. QuickPath Typing, Floating Keyboard There’s a lot more real estate on an iPad versus an iPhone. Because of this, it never made sense that you couldn’t move your keyboard to any location on the tablet....

What Is It? Instead of using a guitar or a piano to make music, this app lets you add a petal to a lily pad. You get to adjust the sound each lily makes. The app doesn’t limit you to just one lily, you can make several and play them together. At least for me, I didn’t find it all that interesting at first, but after playing with it a little, it grew on me....

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is scheduled to be released to everyone on October 17th, and there will be a lot more preview builds rolling out at a rapid pace. In fact, the leader of the Windows Insider program, Dona Sarkar, tweeted out a message about how busy it will be during the final stretch. — Dona Sarkar (@donasarkar) September 22, 2017 Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16296 Here is a list of the fixes you can expect in this most recent build, according to Dona Sarkar’s announcement:...

Before we get started, it’s important to remember that improperly modifying the Windows registry can severely mess up your system. But this groovy guide should prevent that from happening! How To Prevent Windows 7 From Doing An Automatic Reboot After Windows Updates Are Installed Click the Windows Start Orb and then in the search box Type Regedit. Press Enter or click the regedit.exe program link. Next from within Registry Editor, navigate to the registry key...

Today we are going to take a look at what Reddit is, why you should care about using it, how to get started with it, and much more. What is Reddit? Anyone who knows and used Digg back in its heyday will know exactly what Reddit is, as they both share the same underlying structure and purpose. Reddit is essentially a platform that relies on the wisdom of the crowds to decide what content on the Internet is worth sharing and what isn’t....

Windows 10 Backup and Restore Guide You could lose your important documents, pictures, and other files. Windows 10 has new ways to back up and restore your PC, as well as traditional methods, too. Here’s a look at ways you can make sure your data is safe. Use File History First introduced in Windows 8, File History is a built-in tool that allows you to recover files you might accidentally delete....

What Is It? This app helps you track your water intake. After reading information from Health Sync (or manual entry), WaterMinder calculates how much you need to drink for optimal hydration. By default, it selects water, but the app lets you pick any beverage. They all count the same towards your hydration goal. The app also integrates with both Fitbit and the Apple Watch. You can enter your liquids from the Apple Watch and see how close you are to your goal....

Well, it turns out you can. It’s possible to create a bootable USB drive that will run Linux directly from the drive itself. You can make use of their hardware to run Linux without messing with any of their current OS at all. Linux is ideal for running from a USB drive thanks to its lightweight nature, but some Linux distros are much more suited to the task than others....

The process takes just a few steps, and if you follow the step-by-step tutorial below you should be up and running with Dropbox in your Start Menu in no time. If you run into a snag, drop a note below in the comments. How To Put My Dropbox In The Windows 7 Start Menu List Step 1 Right-click the Windows Start Menu Orb and select Properties. Step 2 Click the Start Menu tab and then click the Customize button....

Share Apps With Other Trusted Friends and Family Apple’s current method of Home Sharing makes you pair your account with another family member to share apps. Not everyone wants to do that. On desktop and mobile devices, you can only have one person logged in at a time. Sharing works a bit differently on the Apple TV. You can add other iTunes accounts to your Apple TV without having Home Sharing....