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Virtual Desktops help to minimize distraction and clutter by allowing you to organize related apps or activities in a dedicated workstation. For instance, you can create a desktop dedicated to work-related applications (Google Docs, Zoom, etc.) and another for entertainment-related activities (Netflix, Games, etc.) or social media or instant messaging apps. Currently, you can create up to eight desks on your Chromebooks. If you’re new to using Virtual Desktops, navigating multiple apps, windows, and desks can get confusing or overwhelming....

This tutorial shows you how to bundle files and folders into ZIP files on your Chromebook. You’ll also learn different ways to extract the content of ZIP files in ChromeOS. How to Zip Files on Chromebooks Using ChromeOS’ file manager, you can bundle different file types (pictures, audio files, videos, etc.) into a ZIP file. ChromeOS will create a ZIP file with the same name as the original file. Chrome OS will compress the selection into a ZIP file titled “Archive....

The key word here, however, is skill. Creating great manipulated images requires a lot of finesse and knowledge. Certainly, today’s photo editors are much easier to use and have lots of automation, but there are some things only a practiced human eye can achieve. That list is getting shorter though and Remove.bg has now automated one of the most important first steps in an editing project – background deletion and removal....

The built-in Administrator account will not receive the UAC prompts. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to enable the administrator account so you can log into it in Windows 10. Method 1 – Local Users and Groups The first way to enable the built-in administrator account is to open Local Users and Groups. You can do this by right-clicking on Computer or This PC and choosing Manage....

Power management is also a common cause of USB-connected device issues; if Windows is able to shut down your USB controller, it sometimes won’t be able to properly power it back up again, which will prevent some USB devices (especially scanners, cameras and some phones like Blackberry) from working. Prevent Windows from Turning Off USB Devices To prevent Windows from “managing” power to your USB controller or devices, follow these steps: Open Device Manager by typing device manager in the Start > Search panel....

We’ve published a number of 3D printer reviews from Anycubic—for both FDM printers like the Anycubic Vyper that print with spools of filament and SLA resin 3D printers like the Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K that use a liquid resin as its raw material—and we can say that the Kobra Max has quickly become one of our favorites. Features of the Anycubic Kobra Max 3D Printer The most obvious feature of this printer is its size....

While you can network the host and guest computer together pretty easily, most people probably just want a simple way to share folders between the host and guest OS in VirtualBox. The good news is that this is quite easy to do! Clearing Up The Terminology It’s important that we quickly clear up a few key terms that will be used in this article: A virtual machine is a simulated computer that runs on another computer....

However, if you must work with the option and you’d like it enabled, there are a few ways to do it. Basically, you can just go into the Settings app and enable an option and it’ll activate the option for you. You can enable the option for both default and custom themes but the steps are slightly different for each theme type. Fixing The Grayed Out Start, Taskbar, & Action Center Option With a Default Theme One of the quickest ways to fix the option and to make it modifiable is to enable the default theme that comes preloaded on your Windows computer....

Compared to Windows 10 File Explorer and older versions of Windows, the Windows 11 File Explorer could be lacking for some people. If you’re one of those people, why not try one of these better file managers for Windows 11? We scanned all file managers below for viruses using VirusTotal. However, it’s still your responsibility to make sure your system is protected. Unless stated otherwise, all file manager software listed offers multi-language support....

We also made a short video on our YouTube channel where we give some simple tips if you’re working from home, so be sure to check it out: The Best Work from Home Chairs Despite not strictly being a “gadget”, your office chair is one of the most important components of your work from home setup. It’s got a direct effect on your stamina, comfort and health. There’s a staggering number of choices out there, but these are the three we’d recommend at every major budget tier....

If you’ve listened closely to people talk about USB (Universal Serial Bus) or done some research online, you’ve probably heard or read the terms USB 3.1 gen 1, USB 3.1 gen 2, and USB Type-C. But did you know that USB 3.0 and USB Type-C are two very different things? In this guide, we explain the difference between them and answer which USB type you should use and why....

How does it do this, and should you ever use one? How Does a USB Kill Stick Work? From the outside, a USB kill stick can look like any other USB thumb drive. Although, you can modify any USB device to act as a USB kill stick. USB ionic air purifiers are a common disguise for USB killers since an actual purifier has internal components that look similar to a USB killer....

This article covers what the $Windows.~BT folder is, whether it’s safe to delete, and how to do so if you choose to. What Is the $Windows.~BT Folder? The $Windows.~BT folder is a hidden folder on the drive where your Microsoft Windows operating system is installed. Windows creates this folder alongside the $Windows.~WS and Windows.old folders when upgrading from an older version to Windows 10 or when you update Windows 10 to a new build....

If you’ve ever asked the question “What motherboard do I have?” rest assured that you’re not the only one. Many people out there struggle to locate the information on their computer’s motherboard for various reasons. Discover What Motherboard You Have Using Windows 10 Command Prompt In the Taskbar Search bar, type in cmd. Select the Command Prompt result. You can also run the Win+R cmd. Type wmic baseboard get product,Manufacturer,version,serialnumber...

Whether you need a laptop for video editing, a gaming laptop, or a budget-friendly laptop for your kid’s schoolwork, we got you covered. In this article you’ll find the best Windows touch screen laptops in 2022. 1. Dell XPS 13 The Dell XPS 13 combines great performance with an immersive display. Top Features 13.4” FHD+ 500-nit display with anti-reflective coating.11th Gen Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor.16GB DDR4 memory.Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics card....

The problem is that plenty of guides, fixes and advice you wouldl find on the internet may still need the HyperTerminal to work. The good news is that there are plenty of great HyperTerminal alternatives for Windows 10 that are only a click away. We’ve rounded up some of the best ones you can try right away. Best of all, they’re all free. What Was HyperTerminal? A terminal program is a type of application that uses a text-based interface to allow users to access all sorts of services....

We’re going to first look at the health issues that can be caused or exacerbated by computer use, and at the end we’ll look at what you can do to keep these things from happening. Or at least minimize them. Migraines and Headaches There are headaches and then there are migraine headaches. Excessive staring at a screen can contribute to the severity and frequency of both. Your eyes are literally brain stalks that have the ends exposed to the world....

Your computer will also display this error if it doesn’t meet Windows 11 upgrade requirements. Before we highlight potential troubleshooting fixes for this error, let’s run you through Windows 11 software and hardware requirements. Windows 11 Upgrade Requirements If you’re running Windows 10, use the PC Health Check to access your PC’s compatibility with Windows 11. The app checks all Windows 11 requirements except for graphics card and display compatibility....

The History of C Programming C programming was developed in 1972 by Dennis M. Ritchie. Several languages have since branched off from the core C language, including C++ and Objective C. The language was created as a general-purpose language to be used in a wide variety of applications, and it has met that goal. In fact, C is one of the most widely used programming languages in existence, if not the most widely used....

Hmm, I was able to open hyperlinks just fine in Outlook a few days back, so what had changed? It didn’t seem to matter what link I clicked on, I kept getting that message. After doing some research, I learned that it had something to do with the fact that I uninstalled Google Chrome and for some odd reason, that causes Outlook to not open links properly anymore. In this article, I’ll show you a couple of different methods to fix this problem so you can start opening links in Outlook again without a problem....