Unblocking blocked users doesn’t trigger notifications for the users you unblock on any platform. However, you’ll need to send them a new follow or friend request to add them to your friends list, except in the case of WhatsApp. This applies even to users you were Facebook friends with before blocking them. Note that blocking someone unfriends them and they won’t be re-added as a friend automatically. There are also a few unconventional ways people can use to find if someone has blocked them....

Unfortunately, every router brand and sometimes even individual models are different. Which makes it impossible to give universal step-by-step instructions that will work with each router out there. Also, there’s a fair chance that your older router might not have the right capabilities or won’t offer enough performance here to justify the cost saving. If it turns out your old router isn’t up to the task of acting as a WiFi extender, you’ll find some alternative solutions at the end of this article....

One of the best Windows releases to date is Windows XP, with a small number of users continuing to use this 20-year-old operating system on their PC. If you want to experiment with XP today, you could use a Windows XP emulator on Android using the Limbo app. What Is a Windows XP Emulator? An emulator is software that allows you to run software on a device it wasn’t made for....

If you don’t have a premium Office 365 account, you can still use Microsoft Forms by signing up for a free Microsoft account. Below, we’ll walk you through how to use Microsoft Forms, including: how to create a form, collect responses, and access the results. How to Create a Microsoft Form Begin by logging into forms.office.com. From the dashboard, you can choose to create a form or quiz, or you can use one of the free or premium templates provided by Microsoft....

With Windows 10 Storage Spaces, you can organize and consolidate all your files using a software-configured, RAID-like technology. We’ll walk you through how to use the Storage Spaces feature on Windows 10 to create data backups. What is Storage Spaces on Windows 10? The Windows 10 Storage Spaces feature helps increase the amount of storage on your PC while protecting your data and storage from drive read errors or driver failures....

You can use the Spotify sleep timer to preserve your phone’s battery, stop playing music when you’ve fallen asleep, or use it as a general timer. We’ll show you how to find the sleep timer in Spotify, as well as provide tips on how to use it. The sleep timer is available on Spotify’s mobile app for iPhone, iPad, or Android. However, the feature has not been added to the desktop version....

Unfortunately for Linux users, Adobe has not created a version of Adobe Digital Editions that runs natively on Linux. Fortunately for Linux users, Wine exists (a framework that allows many Windows programs to run in Linux without emulation), and as it turns out, installing Adobe Digital Editions and getting it up and running isn’t too difficult. Here’s how to do it in Ubuntu. The first step will be to open up your Terminal....

The market for wireless security camera solutions is booming, since most people prefer the ability to simply mount a camera, connect it to their home wireless network, and start monitoring inside and outside their home. In this review, we’re going to look at two such indoor and outdoor LaView security cameras: The R3 PT indoor wireless security camera, and the R12 1080P outdoor wireless security camera. Mounting the R3 PT Indoor Wireless Security Camera The R3 PT indoor security camera comes in a simple plastic package that includes all the parts you’ll need to mount and set up the camera....

That’s where arrays come in. Be it C++ or Python, arrays are present in every programming language in some form. But what about Windows PowerShell? How do PowerShell arrays work? How do you use them? What is their syntax? Let’s find out. PowerShell Arrays 101 Simply speaking, an array is just a structured collection of variables. The idea is to eliminate the hassle of keeping track of dozens of names by collapsing related variables into a numbered set....

Back then, these features were high-tech wizardry. You may have used TweakUI to help you customize the Windows XP interface or FlexiCD to let you play a music CD from the taskbar. Now, the traditional PowerToys from the 90s are pretty much all baked into Windows or easily added through different apps. Yet, Microsoft has resurrected PowerToys for Windows 10. They’ve also embraced their new open-source stance and getting the most out of their acquisition of GitHub....

For many Windows 10 users, the slow loading of images remains a major gripe, but that can be resolved by using alternative photo viewer apps. If you’re ready to move on without the Windows Photos app, or prefer a more nimble program, check out our top picks for the best photo viewer for Windows 10. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going over some of the options in this article....

With Windows 10, the procedure has changed quite a bit and this article will show you how to do the same thing, just with the new steps. Basically, you create a new local user account on your Windows 10 machine and set which app you want the user to be able to run. The apps can only be Universal Windows Store apps, which is a bit limiting. There is a way to add more than one app and to use traditional Windows apps (EXE programs), but you have to use the far more advanced and complicated Windows Configuration Designer....

There are add-ons galore that affect your Firefox experience. We’ll get into those later in the article, but for now, let’s start with the basics: the simplest steps you can take to improve Firefox’s security. 1. Set up a Master Password Open any modern browser and you’ll be given the option to save your username and password when you log into a website. This is a small convenience that most take for granted, but it’s also a major security flaw....

1. When Will Windows 11 Be Released? Easily the most popular question, and yet there was no solid answer until recently. Microsoft announced Windows 11 will roll out on October 5th, 2021, to eligible Windows 10 PCs. It will be done in a, ‘…phased and measured approach..”, according to Aaron Woodman from Microsoft. 2. Where Can I Download Windows 11 Now? Everybody wants to get their hands on Windows 11 to see what it’s all about....

This protection is among the hundreds of Windows services and processes that make Windows unique. These include the Windows kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) and other important processes such as Antimalware Service Executable, an integral part of Microsoft Defender’s protection. Here’s what you need to know about it. What is the Antimalware Service Executable Process and Is It Safe? Most users won’t be familiar with the Antimalware Service Executable process but, as the name suggests, it plays an important role in your PC’s built-in defenses against malware infections....

If disabled, Windows 10 action center won’t open or display in the taskbar notification area. You will still get notifications as usual, but you won’t be able to review them in the Action Center. Some of the reasons Windows 10 Action Center won’t open include: Action Center isn’t enabledUser profile corruptionCorrupted system filesNon-trivial system glitches These issues could cause Windows to destabilize, which is why you need to resolve the issue as soon as possible....

The culprit could be anything from an out-of-date router and slow internet speeds to an incorrect computer setting or a huge outage on your internet service provider’s end. To help you figure out why your WiFi keeps disconnecting, we’ve put together an explainer with a list of causes and solutions to help you bring that speedy WiFi service back to life. Why Does My WiFi Keep Disconnecting? Whether you’re trying to send an important email or you want to do a conference call on your PC or mobile device, a dropped WiFi connection can be an impediment to your life....

In this article, we will look at the best curved monitors for any budget. To find the best options, you need to consider the panel type, viewing angle, color range and accuracy, HDR support, available inputs, response times, and many other specs. The Benefits of Using a Curved Monitor Curved monitors were all the rage back in the day when they first came out. But they were pricey, and not many people could afford them....

Also, depending on where you live or where you travel to, the current DNS provider may not be the fastest. For example, if you’re in New York and you’re using OpenDNS and then you travel down to Los Angeles, you might learn that Google Public DNS is actually faster. You can easily find the fastest DNS server in your area by using a program called NameBench. However, who wants to keep changing DNS settings manually?...

If you think this only happens in lower-class communities — think again. Most thieves are staking out homes in more prominent neighborhoods (after all, these likely have bigger cashouts). Needless to say, you don’t want to be among the 20.5% of 18 to 29 year olds without any form of home security. So let’s take a look at the best DIY home security gadgets to upgrade your home security without crushing your bank account....