If you have more than one, one printer might be useful for printing pictures, whereas the other is better suited for printing documents. It could help to rename your printers in Windows 10 with different names such as “photo printer” and “document printer”. Doing so can help alleviate the headache of figuring out which one to choose later on. Plus, it can help your family select printers when those printers have simplified names....
It’s really frustrating not being able to install apps from the Play Store, especially as it’s the only source of trusted app downloads for Android devices. If you too are facing the issue, there are a few methods you might want to try and see if they help resolve the issue. Cancel The Current Downloads An/Or Updates One of the possible reasons why your Play Store downloads get stuck in download pending is because you have many of them already running on your device....
Fortunately, there are many ways to take a partial screenshot, whether you’re using a PC, Mac, or Chromebook, or even if you’re playing a game on Steam. Here’s how to take partial screenshots on Windows computers. 1. Snipping Tool The Snipping Tool has been installed on Windows PCs since the days of Windows Vista. It’s so helpful and popular that it has remained part of the OS ever since. You can use the Snipping Tool to take full and partial screenshots....
There is a feature Photoshop has called Replace Color. It’s a quick way to switch colors out if you feel like something needs to be changed. It also should only take a minute or so for you to do once you get the hang of using it. Here’s how to use Photoshop’s Replace Color feature. How To Use Replace Color First, you’ll want to have the image open with the color you’d like to replace....
The “Reset Windows Update Tool” is one example. In this tutorial, we’ll review the tool, focusing on its capabilities, installation procedure, features, and use cases. What Does the Reset Windows Update Tool Do? The Reset Windows Update Tool (RWUT) is a multifaceted utility that not only resolves potential issues affecting Windows updates, but also helps to repair corrupt system files, replace missing registry keys, force Group Policy update, resolve problems with the Microsoft Store, and much more....
The Windows 10 sandbox requires a PC or laptop with the system resources capable of running virtual machines, including (at minimum) a dual-core processor, 4GB RAM and 1GB of disk space. You’ll also need to enable virtualization in your system UEFI or BIOS settings before you begin. What Is The Windows 10 Sandbox? Windows 10 version 1903 includes the Windows Sandbox, but if you’re running Windows 10 Home, you won’t be able to use this feature....
Unlike the difference between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, the difference between Micro USB and USB-C isn’t just a matter of numbers. The physical dimensions of the connector are an important factor, as well, dictating the kinds of devices that can use it. Here is a detailed breakdown. How Versions of USB Are Named The naming scheme of USB versions can be confusing. Alphabetical versions like USB-A and USB-B rub shoulders with the more standard names like USB 2....
In Windows Vista and XP, the tree view in Windows Explorer displayed the Desktop and provided easy access to your personal folders, public folders, and My Computer, which displayed all disk drives, such as floppy drive and CD drive, whether there was media in the drives or not. However, in Windows 7, some items are no longer easily accessible in the new Navigation pane. The Control Panel, the Recycle Bin, and your personal user folder (%SystemDrive%\Users<user name>) are hidden by default....
It involves optimizing a page through the proper use of keywords, backlinks, quality content, and a dozen other factors that change every single time Google updates their algorithms. People spend years trying to suss out the best way to rank in Google, but SEO best practices change so often that it’s futile to try and keep up. A few things do remain the same, however – keyword usage, the quality of the content on the site, and metadata....
However, if you do have thumbnail previews enabled in Windows, you will see actual screenshots of the programs or windows that are open when you hover your mouse over the icon. Unfortunately, not everyone likes this! If you’re used to just a plain old list, this is going to be very annoying. Some users are more visual and some are not. In this article, I will tell you the different ways you can turn off thumbnail previews in the taskbar....
One of the more unusual processes that you’ll see in Windows 10 is the lockapp.exe process. This isn’t just any old executable file, as lockapp.exe is responsible for drawing part of the lock screen (the screen you’ll see before you sign in). If you’re curious to learn more about this system process, here’s what you’ll need to know. What Is lockapp.exe and Is It Safe? When you first load your Windows 10 PC, you won’t immediately see a sign in prompt—you’ll see a background, a clock, and the date, as well as any other status items you’ve added, including your network connectivity and battery levels....
In this article, we’ll take a look at what Microsoft’s Phone Link app is, how it works, and whether it’s worth using or not. What Is Microsoft Phone Link? The result of a partnership between Microsoft and Samsung, the Phone Link app lets you connect your smartphone to Windows. You can make texts and calls, check your notifications, and access your Android’s files via your PC. While sitting on your PC, you won’t need to keep pulling your phone out to see what’s going on....
Windows Action Center actually started its life on the ill-fated Windows Phone 8.1. Then it made its way to Windows 10 in mid-2015. Some people find it annoying and some people really like that they can do things from one simple spot. Where Do I Find Windows Action Center? Look at the right end of your taskbar. You should see an icon resembling a speech bubble. Click on it to see the different settings and apps that you can control from there, as well as different notifications....
There are many reasons Google Calendar may not sync on your devices. Maybe your phone doesn’t have enough space to store new calendar details. Or maybe you or someone else has disabled the sync feature. We’ll show how to fix these common issues with Google Calendar not syncing. Make Sure The Calendar Is Enabled If you don’t see newer events on your calendar, it may be you’ve selected the wrong calendar from the list....
That’s not to say you can’t create an app meant for Apple’s App Store on Windows. The following are the best ways to develop iOS apps on a Windows 10 or 11 computer. How to Develop iOS Apps on a Windows Computer? Unlike with Android, you need a Macbook or an Apple computer to develop apps for Apple devices. This is because Xcode only runs on the Mac OS, which is the primary IDE for developing iOS applications....
If your YouTube video doesn’t upload correctly or won’t process, there are steps you can take to resolve the issue. Some of them are as simple as waiting a few minutes and trying again, while others are more complex. Either way, if video processing is taking an unacceptable amount of time, here’s a few things to try. Wait a Few Minutes It sounds like trite advice, but sometimes waiting 10 to 15 minutes is all it takes....
While it’s rightfully known as one of the best keyboards out there, Gboard includes several hidden features that you might never come across organically. We’ll show you how to become a Gboard power user by implementing the Gboard tips and tricks below. How to Access Gboard Settings To enable many of these features, you’ll need to access Gboard’s settings. You can quickly get to Settings by long-pressing the comma key and tapping the gear icon....
There are always rumors that it will be phased out at some point, but that’s unlikely to happen any time soon. The following are 21 of the best CMD commands you should know if you want to have more control over your Windows PC. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube video where we go over the commands listed in this article: 1. ASSOC: Fix File Associations One of the most powerful tools in the CMD command library is the ASSOC command....
On corporate networks, the company’s IT department will often create a network share drive where anyone with a computer connected to the network can place and exchange files over the network. On your home network, you don’t have an IT department to do this for you. You don’t have to worry, because there are lots of simple ways to accomplish this. Also, if you prefer, check out our YouTube channel where we cover some of the options mentioned below in a short video....
In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the Windows 10 sleep settings that you can tweak on your PC. Choose the Idle Duration After Which Your PC Sleeps When you configure sleep settings for your PC, the first option to define is how long your PC should be in idle mode to enter sleep mode. You can choose different options for both when your machine is plugged into a power source and when your machine is running on battery....
