Android Auto allows you to use the power of your smartphone as your infotainment system, giving you access to many of your apps, including music and sat nav apps. There may be times when you don’t want to use Android Auto, however, and it’s not always obvious how to stop Android Auto from opening automatically. If you want to stop it from opening automatically in your car, then read on to learn how to disable Android Auto....

The benefit of a dual monitor setup is more screen real estate for improved productivity, multitasking, or improved gaming. For example, you can open a browser on one display and a word processing app on the other. It allows easy viewing and seamless navigation between apps. Whether to get things done or have a better gaming experience, here’s how to duplicate desktop icons on two displays. Duplicate Desktop Icons on a Dual Monitor Setup When you create a dual monitor setup, Windows doesn’t automatically display the desktop icons on each monitor....

The iPad has some very useful multitasking features that allow you to view multiple apps at the same time or work with two Safari windows at once, but what do you do if you just want to get back to using your iPad as normal? If you’re being plagued by multitasking windows, then learn how to get rid of split screen on an iPad below. How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad With Different Apps Split screen (or Split View as Apple calls it) allows you to use two different apps side by side....

Installing RAM in a Laptop Here’s a look at how to add RAM to an IBM ThinkPad X120e. Remember, every system is different. Accessing the motherboard will vary. If you’re not sure how to check your computer’s documentation or the manufacturer’s website. This will give you a good idea of the process of adding RAM to a Netbook or Laptop. Note: Before opening your case or handling the memory modules, I highly recommend an anti-static wrist strap....

For example, you might want to layer images in Google Docs—you can’t just drag and drop images underneath the written text. Instead, you’ll need to use a few workarounds. If you’re unsure how, here’s how to layer images in Google Docs. How to Add Text to Images in Google Docs An easy way to layer images in Google Docs is to insert an image and add a text overlay to it....

From a color theme and inbox view in the mailbox to a three-day view and feature called My Day in the calendar, you can make Outlook more suited to your style. And if you’ve opted to stick with the classic Outlook instead, we’ll show you what you can do to make it more your own. Overall Outlook Appearance You have the option to go with a light or dark appearance and pick a nice color in the new Outlook for Mac....

If you’re using an Android phone, you might find that it’s actually pretty easy to recover a lost contact, but only if you’re quick enough. Most Android users store their contacts using their Google account, making it easy to restore a previously deleted contact. If you want to know how to restore deleted contacts on Android, follow this guide. How to Restore Deleted Contacts Using the Google Contacts App The best and easiest way to restore deleted contacts is to use the Google Contacts app....

For example, if you want to schedule an email to send to a Gmail or Proton Mail address, there’s no extra work required. If you need to get a message to someone at a specific time, we’ll show you how to schedule emails on your iPhone using the default Mail app on iOS 16 or higher. How to Schedule Emails on an iPhone Sending an email on a schedule is helpful for both you and the recipient....

You can set the default, add more tab stops, align them as you please, and even include a leading line. To set up tab stops in Word, here’s what you’ll need to do. Work With Tab Stops in Word To use and configure tab stops, you’ll need to head to a specific area in Microsoft Word. First, open Microsoft Word and select the Home tab. Then, click the arrow icon on the bottom-right of the Paragraph section of the ribbon to open the Paragraph Settings....

What do you do if your microphone isn’t working properly, however? If you keep hearing yourself on your microphone, it could mean your mic isn’t set up properly. This should be an easy fix, so if you want to know how to stop hearing yourself on Windows 11 and Windows 10, follow the steps below. Why Do I Hear Myself Using My Mic on Windows? If you’re able to hear yourself on your mic while you’re using a Windows PC, it’s a sign that your sound settings aren’t configured correctly....

That said, iMessage’s focus on Apple devices makes it less useful for users who want to communicate with Android and Windows users. If you’d prefer a more platform-agnostic approach, you may want to look into how to turn off iMessage on your iPhone or Mac. You can then switch to another platform, from WhatsApp to Telegram. How to Turn Off iMessage Most of the time, iMessage isn’t a problem, as text messages to non-Apple users will send as standard SMS messages....

What is Apple Focus? As the name suggests, the new feature allows you to stay in the moment to either concentrate or spend time away from your devices. You can adjust the settings and choose which apps and people you’ll receive alerts from — and which ones will get saved for later. It’s also possible to alert people and apps that you’re not currently accepting notifications. You can use any of the pre-built Focuses or create your own....

You’ll see these visual effects when you move from one slide to the next. Using the proper slide transitions can help create a more professional and enjoyable slideshow overall. Microsoft PowerPoint offers a healthy selection of slide transitions. From simple and subtle to fun and whimsical, you can pick the exact type of transition that best fits your presentation’s tone and message. If you want to use slide transitions in PowerPoint, here’s what you’ll need to do....

The Focused Inbox feature works alongside the Other Inbox, which allows you to view “other” non-essential messages. These are considered to be less important and may include emails that are sent in bulk (eg. email newsletters) or those that are generated automatically. By using the Focused Inbox in Outlook on Mac, you can tend to the emails that matter most to you first before you tackle any non-important emails in the Other Inbox....

Zentimo is what we in the computer trade call an OTP, the acronym for a one-trick pony. It doesn’t do much more than what I’ve shown you. There are times when that one trick can be terribly helpful. And oh, we in the computer trade don’t say “OTP.” Just joking. One more thing I’d like to mention – Zentimo perhaps is a pony but not only of one trick. It does much more for the external devices: it shows what’s preventing your device from being stopped, can hide drives of empty card reader slotes from the system, lets you work with devices using hotkeys, integrates with TrueCrypt, lets you return a stopped device and more: http://zentimo....

What Is It? It’s your typical figure-out-the-pattern game. Move the player in the correct order to get to the next level. Apple seems to like these for the free app of the week. This time we have a robot named Roofie (yes, that’s his name, so stop giggling) trying to save his family by getting to the next level. The premise seems too contrived. Roofbot’s graphics are cute, but not very detailed....

Let’s take a look at how you would get started advertising on Twitter. It’s easier than you think. Advertising On Twitter Starts With Designing Your Card The picture in the tweet above is a card, and this will form the main part of your advert. Like all memorable advertising, it all comes down to the imagery and how to catch the eye of a prospective customer. If someone is following hundreds or thousands of people, you only have a few seconds (at most) to get their attention....

Transfer Android Files to Mac via Bluetooth First, you’ll turn on Bluetooth on both devices. On the Mac, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and ensure it shows “Bluetooth: On.” If not, click Turn Bluetooth On. You should see the phrase “Now discoverable as” and then the name of your computer in quotes. Next, on your Android device, go to Settings > Bluetooth. You should see your Mac listed. In this example, it’s Basestar....

And that was only if you had iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra. Any version of iOS or macOS before that is completely incompatible. Like my antique 2013 iPad stuck on iOS 10. For those used to JPG, GIF, and PNG files, dealing with HEIC became a big adjustment. So what are HEIC and HEIF exactly, and do they really have any advantages? Plus, what do you do if you use different operating systems?...

This “protocol” is the method computers use to transmit information across the internet. It requires every device on the network to have its unique identifier. This way, when you type a URL into a browser, that browser can determine what device on the internet contains the information (web page) you want. This unique identifier is an IP Address. What is an IP Address? The two IP address standards are IPv4 and IPv6....