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In addition to adding a user with a Microsoft account, you can add a local user if you want. But regardless of the type of account, you’ll need to know how to switch between different user accounts on Windows 11. After creating multiple user accounts, you can use different methods to switch between them. Here’s how to do it. How to Use the Start Menu to Switch User Accounts on Windows 11 One of the most straightforward ways to switch user accounts on Windows 11 is by using the Start menu....

System and app notifications alert you to things that need your attention. If you get constant notification events, the sounds can be annoying to you and those around you who are trying to get things done. The good news is you can turn off notification sounds on Windows but still see the notification pop-ups themselves. We’ll explain how to disable notification sounds on Windows. Can You Disable App Notification Sounds on Windows?...

There are a couple of ways you can do it, from using Word’s auto formatting to inserting special characters. If you’re unsure how to type fractions in Word, follow the steps below. Using Auto Formatting to Type Fractions in Word Microsoft Word has a number of features that are designed to help you as you’re typing. One of the most useful is auto formatting. If you type certain words or phrases, Word will automatically correct them to make them right....

For example, you might need to copy multiple items for easy access when creating a document or filling out a form. Microsoft doesn’t enable it by default, so you’ll need to turn it on to use Clipboard history on Windows 11. The following guide will show you how to use Clipboard history on Windows 11 and get the most out of the feature. How to Enable Clipboard History on Windows 11 The first thing you need to do is turn on the Clipboard history feature on Windows 11....

The problem is, it’s very easy to make a PowerPoint presentation that looks the same as every other. Changing the look and style of your slides can give your PowerPoint more visual appeal, but editing each slide in turn is a laborious process. The good news is that it’s possible to create a Slide Master so that every slide you insert has the same look, but still impresses your audience....

If you’re thinking of leaving WhatsApp, you may be wondering if moving to Signal is the right move. Can it offer you the same features you already love in WhatsApp? Is it really that much more secure or private? Read on for a head-to-head comparison of Signal vs. WhatsApp. Features If you’re already a WhatsApp user, you want to be sure that whichever app you move to offers you the same or similar features to what you’re already getting....

While you can always connect an external mouse, you might not have one available. That leaves you with troubleshooting the touchpad, so where do you begin? We’ll show you the steps available to get the touchpad to work again on a Chromebook. Your options range from basic steps to more complex troubleshooting via Chromebook settings. Restart Your Chromebook Restarting your Chromebook can fix various issues, from frozen apps to hardware issues like a non-working touchpad....

Trying to use it if you are a newbie can be quite intimidating. Hollywood keeps pushing the stereotype of the Terminal window being used by hacker geeks spouting techno-babble while shutting down the main power grid while under heavy gunfire by terrorists. But it can also be used for more peaceful means such as customizing your Mac and using time-saving shortcuts. After trying out loads of commands, here are the ones I liked the most....

How AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) Used to Work When you buy a MacBook, you have up to one year to buy the extended warranty. It covered manufacturing defects and hardware failure but excluded any accidental damage. If you dropped it, you were out of luck. Of course, they’d sometimes cover the repair if they couldn’t detect an accident. You could buy your APP from any source and then just “attach” it to your Apple serial number....

What do these two components do, and what are the differences between a CPU vs GPU? We’ll take a closer look at these two processing units at the heart of your computer below. What is a CPU? CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is often considered to be the brain of your computer. The CPU is in charge of doing most of the work of running your computer. It does this by performing instructions sent to it from the software....

Microsoft Word helps you with its spelling and grammar check, which is a wonderful feature. But do you find yourself ignoring the same grammar suggestions regularly? Or maybe you’re curious why Word isn’t catching something you wish it would. You can adjust your default grammar settings in Word to look for what you want. And as a bonus, these grammar settings will apply if you use the Microsoft Editor to check your writing in Word....

The new Outlook also includes better support for third-party email services like Gmail and has an offline support feature. It also contains several new themes you can enable to customize the look and feel. The color schemes also include Dark mode and classic blue to match Windows’ default color. So, here’s how to change the new Outlook theme. How to Change the New Outlook App Theme on Windows Changing the theme to something more personable with the new Outlook app is straightforward....

This is true for the HomePod and HomePod mini, but Apple offers little guidance in cleaning these smart speakers. From our own personal experience and suggestions of others, we’ve come up with some guidelines for how to clean a HomePod or HomePod mini. How to Clean a HomePod or HomePod Mini (According to Apple) Apple offers only a few thoughts on how to clean your HomePod or HomePod mini. It offers much more guidance on how to keep your smart speaker from being damaged....

Deleting a Windows Profile, Other Users Simply stated, you should remove a Windows 10 profile from your computer when you no longer want the person to have access to it. For example, a guest account. To delete the profile, you must use an Administrator account. To delete an account: Continue: Next: That’s it! You’ve deleted the account on your Windows 10 machine. Deleting a Windows Profile, Family Members If the account you want to be deleted was created as a Family Account, you must follow different directions that will take you out of Windows Settings and onto the web....

An Administrator account allows unrestricted access to the global system settings and apps, changes settings for Standard users, install apps, runs PowerShell with elevated privileges, adds new users, and more. A Standard account has rights to run apps, change select settings that affect the account only, and run the command line without elevated privileges. For example, if you need to check the accounts, here is how to determine user account types on Windows 11....

The purpose of trailer previews is clear—to get you interested in checking out a new movie or show. You may find it annoying to deal with, however. If you find autoplay to be distracting on your Apple TV, you can disable this behavior using the steps below. How to Disable Autoplay Video Sound on Apple TV The autoplay feature in the TV app displays previews of Apple’s content. You can do a couple of things regarding the autoplay video previews on Apple TV....

Of course, you want to get your map ahead of time before you travel. Once you download the map(s), you can use the maps as if they were online (sans a few features). If you want to know how to download offline maps on Windows 11, follow the steps below. How to Download Maps on Windows 11 Before heading out on your trip, use the following steps to download maps on Windows 11....

The good news is that it’s quick and easy to add a drawing to any image on your iPhone. In just a few taps, you can add your drawing and save your new image. Keep reading to learn how to draw on a photo on iPhone. How to Add Markup to a Photo on iPhone Apple has a feature called Markup which allows you to add text or signatures to your photos....

The feature will deactivate inactive tabs to free up system memory and resources for other active tabs and apps on your computer. Previously, you needed to use a Chrome extension like The Great Suspender to offload inactive tabs. If you’re running Chrome version 108 or higher, you can enable these Memory Saver tabs in Google Chrome. Here’s how to do it. Verify Your Version of Google Chrome Before utilizing the Memory Saver feature, you must ensure you’re running Chrome version 108 or above....

Tamper Protection adds an additional layer of protection from hackers or malicious app attacks that attempt to disable security settings. However, it can block you from making changes outside the app. If you are having problems using utilities like PowerShell, Local Group Policy, and others. We’ll show you how to turn Tamper Protection on or off below. How to Enable or Disable Tamper Protection on Windows 11 The Tamper Protection security feature can block you from making changes outside the app....