If you use a Mac, it’s possible to install a new SSD. An SSD on its own isn’t much use, however. You’ll need to install macOS onto it to get your Mac up and running again. There are several ways to do so, and we’ll take a look at some of them below. If you’re ready to make the upgrade, then here’s how to install macOS on a new SSD....
Microsoft is releasing the November 2021 Update as a staggered rollout with new compatible PCs seeing it first. A slower release candence will follow for users with older system specs. Devices already running the May 2021 Update (21H1), October 2020 Update (20H2), or the May 2020 Update (2004) will get the new version via Windows Update. New Windows 10 21H2 Features According to Microsoft, some of the new productivity and security features include the addition of WPA3 H2E for better Wi-Fi security....
What happens if you want to share it more widely? One option for sharing a Google Docs document is to make it public. This allows anyone with the link to view or edit the document. You can also try other methods for sharing it, including publishing it as a webpage. If you want to know how to make a Google Docs document public, follow the steps below. How to Let Anyone View a Google Docs Document To make a Google Docs document public, you will need to change the sharing settings for the document....
However, what if you need to play the VOB file directly without converting it? The good news is you can play a VOB file on Windows 10 using native or third-party apps. So, if you have any leftover VOB files from ripping DVDs over the years, you can play them without much hassle. Why Might You Want to Play a VOB File on Windows 10? If you ripped a lot of DVDs back in the day, you might have a lot of VOB files in storage....
Thankfully, it’s easy to propose a new time or date that would suit you better. You can do this through the Google Calendar webpage or by using the Google Calendar app on your mobile device. Here’s how to propose a new time in Google Calendar. How to Propose a New Time in Google Calendar Online If you want to propose a new time for an event in Google Calendar, you can do so directly through the Google Calendar webpage on your laptop or desktop....
There’s another option—using the Go To feature in Microsoft Word; you can pop right to the spot you want. You can quickly go to a page, line, or section, but you can also jump to a table, comment, or object. Here’s what you’ll need to do to use this feature in Microsoft Word. Open the Go To Tool in Microsoft Word You can open the Go To tool using the menu or a keyboard shortcut in Word on Windows and Mac....
While rotating text in Microsoft Word isn’t difficult, it’s not fully apparent how to do it either. Here, we’ll show you how to rotate text in Word and the various options you have for the angle. Insert a Text Box in Word To rotate text in a Word document, you must place the text in a text box. On Windows, go to the Insert tab and use the drop-down arrow next to Text Box in the Text section of the ribbon....
Other reasons to rotate your screen include working on graphical art projects, having one screen vertical in a multi-monitor configuration, or apps that require portrait mode to work correctly. But sometimes, you need to fix the orientation when it’s incorrect. Rotating your screen on Windows is straightforward by using Settings or keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to rotate your screen on Windows below. How to Rotate Your Screen on Windows There are a few different ways you can rotate your screen on Windows....
Shut Down Windows 11 from the Desktop If you’re familiar with Windows 10, shutting down Windows 11 from the desktop shouldn’t cause much of an issue. First of all, you can click the Start button and then click the Power button. That will give you two more options – shut down your PC or restart it. Another option you have is to right-click the Start button and then click on the “Shut down or sign out” menu....
If you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade to a new Mac, then you may be worried that you’re going to have to spend hours setting up your new Mac to match your old one. The good news is that it’s fairly quick and simple to transfer all of your data from your old Mac straight to your new one. Your new Mac will feel like a shinier, faster version, with all of the files and settings transferred for you....
In that instance, you can turn off the active status feature on Facebook. Turning it off will give you a modicum of privacy by not allowing users and other contacts to find out about your online presence on the social network. Turning off active status on Facebook is straightforward on your desktop and mobile devices. Here’s how to do it. How to Turn Off Active Status on Facebook on a PC or Mac First, we’ll look at turning off active status on Facebook using your desktop browser....
When you use your AirPods, you’ll need an Apple device like an iPhone or iPad to switch this feature on or off. You can also cycle between three different noise cancellation modes. If you recently got a new set of Apple’s in-ear buds, here’s how to turn on noise canceling on AirPods (or turn it off again). How to Turn On Noise Canceling on AirPods One of the cool features of the AirPod Pro is you can use Control Center on your iPhone or iPad to turn on the noise canceling feature or disable it....
What Is It? Like Blek, this game gives you a pattern, and you need to find it among the chaos. It reminds me of the retro game, Simon. Your job is to see the color arrangement and swipe across the shapes to create the pattern. As you move up in levels, the shapes start moving around and changing. It’s not just patterned recognition but a bit of timing and reflexes. There’s no time limit, score, or penalty....
In this article, we’re going to break down the strengths and weaknesses of Discord and Slack. That way, you can make the right decision today and prevent the need to migrate from one platform to another in the future. Slack vs Discord: The Basics For those that don’t know, both Discord and Slack are instant messaging (or “IM”) apps. Just like Facebook Messenger, each app makes it easy to text people online....
How to “Bing” a Picture To use it, just tap the camera button on any of those apps. For example, below, I used the Bing app for Android and took a picture of flowers on my deck. It takes a moment to scan the picture and then provides search results you can scroll through. It’s also worth noting that you can use it to search photos you’ve already taken that are stored in your gallery....
TN Display Technology The oldest of the LCD panel technologies, TN stands for twisted nematic. In TN displays, the liquid crystal molecules get controlled by voltage, changing their alignment. When there is no voltage, the molecules get twisted 90 degrees, allowing lighting to get through. With voltage, the crystals become untwisted, thereby blocking light. Pros When you’re looking for an inexpensive display solution, go with TN liquid display crystal technology. These require inexpensive manufacturing requirements, making them an affordable choice for consumers....
For example, one of the main complaints is the Start button placement, but luckily you can move it back to the left. Still, many users aren’t happy with the new look of Windows 11 and want to customize it. To help you, here’s a look at the best apps for customizing Windows 11. 1. Stardock Start11 While it requires a minimal investment, Stardock’s Start11 is arguably the best app to customize Windows 11....
EarTrumpet for Windows 10 and 11 EarTrumpet 2.0 allows you to manage all audio settings in Windows 10 directly from the system tray. It includes multi-channel peak monitoring, keyboard shortcuts, the ability to adjust volume with your mouse wheel, and more. While Windows 10 1803 has all of the same new audio settings like individual app levels, for example, you need to dig into the Settings app to configure them. But the EarTrumpet app moves everything directly to one easy-to-control interface....
Another change you may want to make when using a list in Microsoft Word is to adjust the indent for the bullet points or numbers. For instance, you can adjust how far the points are indented from the left margin or alter the distance between the text and the bullet points. Here, we’ll show you how to change indents in Word for an entire list and a single item....
It’s fairly straightforward—the bigger the padding, the bigger the gap between the cells. While Excel allows you to change this setting, it’s trickier in Google Sheets, which doesn’t have an easy-to-change cell padding functionality. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, however. If you want to know how to change cell padding in Google Sheets, follow the steps below. How to Change Vertical Cell Padding in Google Sheets The easiest way to replicate vertical cell padding in Google Sheets is to use the vertical alignment tool....
