Quit and Remove Skype System Tray To hide the Skype icon, you can do it from Skype’s Settings – which you can easily get from the icon in the system tray. Just right-click and choose “Settings” from the menu. Next, under the General section turn off the “Show Skype in the Windows notification area (system tray)” switch. Keep in mind that you will still get messages and notifications (if enabled) after hiding the icon....
iPhone Backup Requirements The directions below assume you’re already using iCloud or a computer to regularly backup your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t, you’ll need to set up your device from scratch and then automatically backup your device so you don’t run into troubles again. Using iCloud to Restore from Backup You can restore from backup your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. These directions work with devices using iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later....
The fact that you’re reading this post tells me that you want to start a blog someday. You’ve got some passion, some cause, or some business you want to delve deep into—and let’s be real, you probably want to make a little money, too. So, I won’t waste words explaining the well-known benefits of starting a blog. Instead, I’m going to make the case that you should go ahead and start your blog today....
Note: For the average user it’s best to keep this option enabled. It helps the company learn about emerging viruses and other malware in the wild. In turn, that helps the company send appropriate virus definition updates out through Windows Update. And Microsoft touts that no personally identifiable information is included with the samples. However, if you are a power user, there might be a reason why you want to turn it off....
Google Chrome Dark Mode Windows 10 To get started, you will need to download and install the latest Canary version of Chrome – this trick doesn’t work with the current stable version of Chrome. After it’s installed, right-click on the desktop shortcut select Properties from the menu. Then on the Properties window, click the Shortcut tab. In the Target box type: Then click OK and close out of the Properties dialog box....
On an Android phone open the System Settings by using the menu button on your phone from the home screen, or by launching the Settings app from the app drawer. In the settings window scroll down to Personal » Location access and tap it. Now there are a few choices: Turn location access off completely.Unfortunately this disables GPS and navigation, so this won’t work for most people.Disable Google’s location service, but keep GPS enabledDisable GPS but keep Google’s location service on (Why would you do this!...
Well, for those who hear warnings like “will void your warranty” and “may irrevocably brick your phone” and say “Fie!”, there’s a solution. Coding wizard Chris Walsh went ahead and made it possible for the recklessly eager to get that sweet, sweet WP7 update without waiting. Here’s how: Disclaimer: If you rely on your phone even a little eensy bit, do not follow these steps. I’m going to estimate that the chances that you’ll completely ruin your phone is 1 out of 10....
But what about using zip files on a Chromebook? Here is a look at how you can zip or unzip files on your Chromebook with Chrome OS without using any third-party apps. Using Zip Files on Chromebook To create a zip file, open your Files app. Then head to the folder with the pictures, documents, or other files you want to zip up. Next, hold down the Ctrl key and click each file you want to add to your zip folder....
That’s where a new feature from DropBox comes to the rescue called Selective Sync. Selective Sync solves this issue by allowing you to choose which folders to sync locally and which to leave on the server. Yeah. Groovy! Let’s take a look at how it works! Step One: Wait For the Next Release of Dropbox to Come Out Just kidding, who wants to do that? Instead of waiting around for the next official Dropbox release like a chump, you can pop on over to the Dropbox forums and grab a copy of the experimental build....
Note: Finding system specs and troubleshooting your Chromebook used to be a convoluted process. But starting with Chrome OS version 90, there is a much nicer Diagnostics tool that you can run to test your device’s hardware. To make sure you’re running the latest version, you can manually update it by going to Settings > About Chrome OS > Check for Updates. Then a restart is typically required to complete the update process....
Old Legacy Edge… There are several new features in Windows 10 1809, aka October 2018 Update. In fact, we have shown you the best new features in 1809 – the ones you will notice first. We have also covered other new features that are more subtle, but in concert, make the OS a better overall experience. Another area that received numerous improvements is Microsoft Edge. One of those includes a built-in dictionary that allows you to look up definitions while reading an article on the web, PDFs, or eBooks....
If this is something you haven’t done but want or even need to start, you’ll be glad to know there’s a feature to help you. Here, we’ll show you how to check for accessibility issues in Microsoft Office applications so that your documents are always accessible to others. About the Office Accessibility Checker The Check Accessibility feature is available in Office applications on both Windows and Mac and it works the same across the board....
Luckily, if you’re running watchOS 3.2 or above, you can stop notifications with Theater Mode. When enabled, it puts your watch into a silent mode which keeps the watch dark until you press the screen. It turns off the Walkie Talkie feature, too. Here is how to use it on your Apple Watch to minimize distractions that come from your wrist while enjoying a movie. Turn on Theater Mode on Apple Watch To enable it, swipe up from the bottom of your watch face to bring up the watch’s Control Center....
View Windows 11 Update History To view the update history on your Windows 11 PC, begin by clicking Start and opening Settings. Alternately, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + I to open Settings directly. Once you have Settings open, click on Windows Update from the list on the left. Then under the “More Options” section on the right, click on Update History. Viewing the Update History Page On the “Update History Page,” you’ll find a list of the various types of updates that have been installed....
Use AirPlay for Sling TV If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, you can send it to the big screen with the magic of AirPlay. Here’s a look at how it’s done. While Sling TV is available on several set-top boxes and mobile devices, including iOS (7.0 and above) with iPhone or iPad, there isn’t a Sling TV app for the Apple TV. But, thanks to Apple’s proprietary AirPlay technology, you can shoot it over to the big screen....
First, go to Settings: Tap on Sounds. This shows your ringtone options. At the top of the menu, tap Vibration. Near the bottom of the menu, you will see “Custom” and right under it, “Create New Vibration.” Go there: Now, you have to tap out a pattern to create a new vibration. A short tap will make a short vibration while holding your finger down will make a longer vibration:...
Personal Safety Lately, we’ve been covering a few of the interesting Android features that Google has premiered on its Pixel range. Whether things like the Style Menu or adding Portrait Blur after taking a photo will make their way to other devices, only Google can tell. Not to mention the excellent Google Recorder app. This time around, Google has focused on the security of Pixel users. The new Safety Check feature makes sure that emergency contacts are notified of your location if you don’t respond to a security check on your device....
Digital Gift Cards for Xbox and Windows Stores This new app app lets you send personalized digital gift cards to friends and family that they can use in the Xbox and Windows Stores. This is just in time if you’re looking for something to give the Microsoft geek who seems to have everything already. Here’s a look at the app’s features from the Windows Phone Store: Features: • Select a gift by occasion and interests....
Surface Pro 6 Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 6, which is a refresh of its signature Surface device. It will come in both white and black colors, and the company claims this one will be 67 percent faster with Intel’s 8th gen quad-core processor under the hood. It is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on October 16th. Surface Laptop 2 Microsoft claims the Surface Laptop 2 will be up to 85-percent faster than the original, thanks to a new 8th gen Intel processor....
Whether this move will be enough to appeal to those critical of the Windows 8 modern UI remains to be seen. The Preview Edition of Windows 8.1 will be available on June 26th during the Microsoft Build Developer’s conference. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.
