The process of adding a Windows 8 machine to a Windows 7 homegroup is pretty easy. First, open the Charms bar by pressing Windows Key + C or hovering the mouse over the top-right corner of the screen. Then click on Settings. Next, click on Change PC Settings at the very bottom. Now go ahead and click on HomeGroup in the left-hand pane: Now make sure that at least one Windows 7 computer is turned on that is joined to the homegroup....

What Are the Similarities Between PowerPoint and Sway? Both Microsoft Sway and PowerPoint are tools for making presentations. They can both be used for business, school, or personal projects. You can make attractive presentations and reports and present them to your colleagues without leaving the PowerPoint or Sway app. These apps will let you customize text fonts, add photos and timers, animations and images, and various forms of multimedia. You’ll also be able to view the presentation while it goes through the creation process....

When we copy (Ctrl + C) the formula in the image above, and paste (Ctrl + V) it into another cell, you’ll notice that the cell references change from the B column to the D column, so the total is different. If you want to prevent Excel from changing the cell references when copying cells, you need to use absolute references. To create an absolute reference, insert a dollar sign ($) before both parts of the cell reference in the formula you want to freeze, as illustrated in the following image....

In fact, inserting the date and time into Excel is so common, Microsoft built in a few shortcuts and functions to help you add these types of data into your worksheet. Learn how to add both fixed and dynamic date and time stamps quickly into Excel. Fixed Dates and Time Many people often use Excel to keep track of inventory, invoices, income/expenses, and a variety of other uses that require statically recording the date and time....

Instead of pasting paper sticky notes to your monitor or on the wall near your desk, you can paste virtual sticky notes to your Windows desktop. And if you use multiple monitors, that means lots of space to keep all your quick notes! In this article, you’ll learn how to do more than just stick those on your screen. We’ll look at how to use Sticky Notes on Windows to boost your organization and productivity....

It can be hard to tick all of those boxes, but if you know what functionality you need, our handpicked list of the best options should help. We’ve focused on some good, affordable choices from reliable manufacturers. All options on our list include details about price, storage size, speed, USB/thunderbolt support, and other features like shock protection or included warranties. The Most Affordable External Hard Drive – Seagate For example, the 5TB option costs just $109....

Every version of Linux uses the same core. That is, the Linux “kernel”. But these Linux versions can differ in every other respect. That includes what they look like, what features are included and which software packages come preinstalled. The following are the top Linux distros we think most people should try. Ubuntu [Ubuntu Desktop] Possibly the best-known mainstream version of Linux, Ubuntu Linux is laser-focused on competing with Windows 10 and macOS as desktop operating systems....

What To Look for in a Soundbar The basic definition of a soundbar is a stereo speaker device in a roughly rectangular bar shape, designed to sit under your television. Beyond that, any two soundbars can be drastically different from each other. The most important thing to look out for when looking for the best PC soundbar is how many speakers your soundbar has. At the very least, it should have two drivers that handle mid-and- high-range sound and at least one subwoofer speaker to handle bass....

While you already know how to perform basic tasks like viewing folders and files on your PC or Mac, doing those things on your Pi works differently, especially if you’re running a version that doesn’t have a graphical user interface (GUI). Below, we’ll take you through common Raspberry Pi Linux terminal commands that you’ll need to know to use your Pi. 1. Listing the Contents of the Current Directory The command ls stands for “listing....

This is because Windows has a huge amount of usage data that it collects from the millions of Windows PCs and laptops in use that allow it to troubleshoot problems as they develop. This is partly thanks to the CompatTelRunner process that you’ll find running on your PC. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to disable it. What Is CompatTelRunner.exe and Is It Safe? The CompatTelRunner.exe system process relates to the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry service....

In this article, you will learn about the differences between windowed, fullscreen, and borderless modes. So let’s see what they are and when you should use them. What’s Windowed Mode? Windowed mode is exactly what it sounds like. The app or game is running inside a window that doesn’t cover your whole screen. You can clearly see a well-defined border that separates the window from the rest of the environment....

The “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)” error occurs when the operating system has trouble determining the identity of a USB device. That could be due to a fault at the hardware level with the device in question or the USB interface on your computer. However, before arriving at that conclusion, go through the following suggestions and solutions to fix the “USB device descriptor request failed” error code in Windows 10 and 11....

1. Double Quotes for Exact Text Matches When you type a phrase into Google, the search engine will look for many permutations of those words, trying to give you the most relevant results. However, if you know the exact text you’re looking for, such as a book title, you can force Google only to show results that match a text string perfectly. To do this, put your search term within double quotation marks....

From uninstalling the problematic update to manually installing the printer using a local port, we will review every method to get your network printer working again. Here are all the ways to fix the 0x0000011B error in Windows. Fix 1: Update Windows While it was a Windows Update that initially caused the issue, another update will likely fix it. Windows Updates are notorious for creating weird bugs and conflicts, but Microsoft is also quick to roll out a hotfix for any such problems....

Microsoft Teams is a great way to have online meetings with team members, clients, or anyone else you need to talk to. But what if you’re not sure how to join a meeting? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how. Read on for tips on how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting. 1. Join with an Email Link You can join a Teams meeting through a link that was sent to you by email....

When Does the “Driver Is Unavailable” Error Happen? The “Driver is unavailable” error shows up for an HP printer in instances where Windows has trouble loading the relevant printer driver. Various reasons—such as outdated driver software or an incomplete printer setup—often cause that. Work through the fixes below to resolve the HP printer issue in Windows 10 and 11. 1. Run the Printer Troubleshooter Windows has a built-in Printer troubleshooter that can fix most printer driver issues and other common printer problems....

Most design fixes are simple but do require attention if you want visitors to stay on your site while browsing on a mobile device. This article will highlight seven mobile friendly website issues and fixes for them. Changes Made Are Not Showing on MobileUnfriendly NavigationResponsive Layout Stops Working SuddenlyImages Are Taking Too Long to LoadMost Important Content Isn’t ObviousToo Much InformationData for Small Screens Mobile Friendly Website Updates Not Showing Up You have just spent a lot of time making updates to your website....

Microsoft Teams is the venerable Seattle software company’s entry into the video conference wars, and it comes with a wealth of features. In this article, we’ll focus on Microsoft Teams video conferencing, including how to join meetings and access all the features Teams meetings have to offer. How to Join a Microsoft Teams Video Conference When someone invites you to a Microsoft Teams Video Conference, they’ll send you a link to join the meeting....

To avoid any confusion (and incorrect purchases), let’s take the time to learn the critical differences when it comes to an access point vs. a router. What Is an Access Point? Part of the confusion is that “access point” is short for “wireless access point.” An access point adds Wi-Fi access to a wired network and helps extend its range. So, an access point has at least some Wi-Fi hardware and an Ethernet connection....

Each method only takes a few seconds to set up and is perfect for those who do not want to open the Google Chrome settings menu each time they want to view their bookmarks. Keyboard Shortcuts The easiest method uses two keyboard shortcuts. If you do not see a bookmarks bar under your address bar, press Ctrl + Shift + B to view your bookmarks bar. Some of your bookmarks, those added directly to the bookmarks bar, will be displayed along the bar itself....