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If you’re not sure how to navigate the privacy settings or what they all mean, accidentally posting something you wanted to remain hidden, or sharing the wrong item, becomes way too easy. Below are several tips and reminders that you can take advantage of to stay private on Facebook and regain control over what the internet knows about you. Review Your Activity Log Activity Log is an area of Facebook that shows all the different things you’ve been doing recently....

This is often due to incorrect settings on your device or a broken network connection. Thankfully, it’s usually an easy process to fix if you can’t see other computers on a network. Windows, macOS, and Linux PCs all suffer from this problem from time to time, but here are some quick fixes you can use to resolve the problem. Enabling Network Discovery on Windows 10 For most Windows users, the biggest cause of hidden PCs on a network is due to the network discovery settings on Windows....

The most common reason for using the desktop app is local storage. If you’re in an area without Internet, the desktop app still provides you with access to all previously-synced notes (although you can’t access any that haven’t synced from the web yet.) If you use Evernote for school or work, the local storage means you can always reach your most important notes. But that feature is just the start....

The odd thing was that the error only came up when browsing video or picture files, not any other type of file. After doing some research, we managed to fix the problem, but had to try a couple of different things before it finally worked. In this post, I’ll write out the different possible solutions and hopefully one of them will work for you. Method 1 – Update Codecs Obviously since it was a video/picture problem, we thought it could be something with the current set of codecs installed....

But what if you don’t have a second monitor lying around? If you have a spare HDTV lying around with an HDMI input, you can hook it right into your computer and use it like you would a monitor. If you’ve done this, you may have run into a frustrating problem with this process, however, and rest assured you’re not alone. Even with the TV set to the correct resolution, you might end up with a picture that is cut off on your TV screen....

A domain controller is like a door, in a sense. One with a bouncer at it. It’s the gateway to get inside to the things you want. Active Directory (AD) is the bouncer at the door. It checks your credentials, determines if you are allowed to go through the door, and what resources you can access once inside. If you’re running a network of any kind and only have one domain controller, you’re living in a house with one door....

I was kind of surprised because I figured Windows would automatically figure out that the Ethernet connection was faster for this type of transfer and therefore switch over. However, that was not the case. So then I couldn’t help but try to figure out a way to force Windows to use the wired connection over the wireless one. In this article, I’ll show you two methods that you can use to accomplish this....

If you didn’t know already, Trello is one of the most popular team collaboration platforms. Trello is considered a great tool to be used alongside apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack, as opposed to competing with them directly. So let’s take a look at how you can bring the Windows Trello desktop app into your daily life to improve your productivity. Be Productive Without Distractions One of the best benefits for using any desktop app may sound a little silly in writing, but in practice it really does work....

For Samsung users, the native Samsung Cloud allows you to get free cloud storage of up to 15GB that can serve you well as you store and share your files in the cloud. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access Samsung Cloud and get the most out of the service. What Is Samsung Cloud? Most models of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets running Android 7.0 or later feature the Samsung Cloud service, which allows you to backup, sync and restore content stored on the device....

In this article you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to alphabetize your data in an Excel spreadsheet. Alphabetize In Excel With Sort The method you use to alphabetize in Excel depends on how many columns or rows contain the data that you want to organize. Sorting a single column of data alphabetically is the easiest. If you have multiple columns and want to make sure all of the data lines up with the alphabetized column, there are a few extra steps....

This tutorial will walk you through different ways to backup your WhatsApp chat history on iOS and Android devices. How to Backup WhatsApp Data on Android If you use WhatsApp on an Android phone, you can backup WhatsApp messages and media files to your phone’s internal storage or Google Drive. Backup WhatsApp Data to Your Device WhatsApp has a local backup option that saves your conversation on your device’s storage....

With such a diverse range of topics, you might want to differentiate your social identities. Changing your nickname on Discord can help you present yourself in non-identical ways to different groups of people. Learn how to change your nickname on a Discord server and how to keep your many Discord identities separate. Can You Change Your Name on Discord? Like any other app, Discord allows you to change your name in multiple ways....

If you wait for your hard drive to fail before you replace it, there is a good chance of losing all the data on it. It’s much better to watch the hard disk’s health and move your information to an external hard drive before it dies on you. Which brings us to the obvious question: How do you check the health of your hard drive? Check the S.M.A.R.T. Status of Your Drive If your PC’s hard disk drive isn’t too old, chances are that it already comes with self-monitoring technology....

Depending on your Microsoft Teams account, you can delete conversations from your desktop, mobile, or the Teams web app to bring order to the chat list. You can also hide chats and delete or edit individual messages regardless of the account type. What Happens When You Delete a Chat or Message From Microsoft Teams If you have a personal or small business account with Microsoft Teams, you can delete one-on-one chats and group conversations from the Teams desktop, mobile, and web apps....

Although Avast Secure Browser has a handful of security and privacy-focused features, its startup behavior and excessive storage consumption will take a toll on your device’s performance. Even more annoying is that the browser remains on your device even after uninstalling Avast antivirus. This tutorial will show you how to disable Avast Secure Browser from starting automatically. You’ll also learn to completely uninstall the browser from Windows and macOS devices....

If you use any of the programs listed below, you will want to have a version of Windows running on your computer even if you prefer and use Linux for other functions. This article will help you dual boot Linux Mint and Windows on one PC. Windows vs Linux Programs Not all Windows and apps run on Linux such as: OutlookFinal Cut ProAdobe Photoshop7-ZipGo-To-MeetingMicrosoft OfficeDreamweaver In some instances, Linux offers a workaround called Wine (Windows emulator)....

Read on to learn what you can do to resolve Bluetooth mouse lag in Windows 11. The fixes in this troubleshooting guide also apply to Bluetooth trackpads. Try These Quick Fixes First It’s best to kick things off by working through the quick fixes below. You might be dealing with a trivial issue that doesn’t require advanced troubleshooting. Restart Your Computer: Usually, restarting your computer is all it takes to resolve problems in Windows....

Do you see the message “Downloading Proxy Script” on the Google Chrome status bar whenever you visit specific sites or switch between networks? Usually, it pops just for a couple of seconds, and everything starts working quickly. But sometimes, it stays around for longer, causing annoying delays or stopping web pages from loading altogether. Read on to learn why the “Downloading Proxy Script” message shows up while using the Chrome browser on your PC or Mac and what you can do to make it disappear....

One such error I ran across recently was while using Microsoft Office 2007 on a client machine. Whenever I would open any Office program, it would give me this error message: After doing some research, I figured out why this problem was occurring. Apparently, two people had installed Office onto the same computer and then one of them removed it later on. This can also happen if you are deploying Office to your environment via Group Policy and somehow it gets installed twice....

There are many reasons your mouse’s scroll wheel can stop working. You may have a problem in your mouse settings, a bad connection to your PC, or even a broken scroll wheel. We’ll look at all the possible ways to fix the mouse scroll not working issue on your Microsoft Windows PC. Disconnect and Reconnect the Mouse to Your PC The first thing you should do when scrolling stops working is to make sure your mouse is correctly plugged into your PC....