I have fiercely resisted buying an Alexa for a long time because of privacy and security concerns. But part of me still wanted to try one out. When my boss here at GroovyPost offered to pay half if I wrote some Alexa articles for him, my resistance finally crumbled. Yes, my willpower is that strong. I was a bit taken aback by the fact that it is not battery-operated like a smartphone or tablet....
That isn’t quite accurate, however. Google Chrome does have a Home button—it just isn’t shown by default. If you want to quickly add a Home button to Chrome, you can follow our steps below. How to Show the Home Button in Google Chrome All modern browsers use tabbed browsing—each new tab is an open website. When you activate Chrome’s Home button, the button will open a new tab, rather than reload the tab you’re currently using....
You can do this with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in tool that allows admins to manage Group Policy settings for the local machine. For example, you can customize system settings, user accounts, security, and other tasks. If you want to apply Group Policy settings to specific users on Windows 11, this guide will show you how. How to Apply Group Policy Settings to Specific Users on Windows 11 Group Policy is a built-in feature in the Windows operating system that enables users to modify advanced system settings on a local or remote Windows PC or server....
Managing post and message font text can help make the Discord experience more engaging. And while there aren’t many default options, you can change the fonts that appear in a chat or messages with some help. If you’re tied with the default “gg sans” font, here’s a look at changing fonts on Discord from your computer or mobile device. Change Fonts on Discord on Desktop If you are using the Discord app on your desktop, changing fonts is straightforward by adjusting appearance options in settings....
A subject line that made sense at the start of an email thread can become irrelevant the longer you type. If the tone of your email doesn’t suit your subject line, your email isn’t going to hit the right mark. This is why it’s important to know how to change the subject line in Gmail. Here’s what you’ll need to do. Why Change the Subject Line in Gmail? An email subject line tells the recipient what to expect from the content of the email....
How to Convert DVDs to an ISO image First, put the DVD you want to convert into your computer’s DVD/CD drive. When AutoPlay comes up, close out of it. If you have ImgBurn installed, you’ll be tempted to click on it. However, it doesn’t allow the removal of copy protection. There’re a few steps to take first. Download and install the latest version of DVDFab. Installation is easy following the wizard....
To crop the video, you can always transfer it to your computer and use video editing software, but an easier method is to use your device. You can use the freely available Google Photos app to crop videos on Android. If you want to know how to crop a video on Android using Google Photos, follow these steps. Install or Update Google Photos First The Google Photos app is free and should already be on your phone....
In this article, we’ll look at deleting your Spotify account completely. You may decide to do this if you have privacy concerns, especially where payment details are concerned. Alternatively, you may decide to delete your account to create a new one, refreshing your recommendations in the process. Whatever the reason, if you want to know how to delete your Spotify account completely, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Delete Your Spotify Account Permanently If you decide to delete your Spotify account, there’s no turning back—it’s permanent....
The speedometer is also a safety feature since it helps keep you from exceeding the speed limit, which can result in accidents and tickets. In addition, the speedometer feature tracks your average speed to see how far you’ve traveled during a specific time period. We’ll show you how to enable the speedometer in Google Maps on Android below. How to Enable the Speedometer in Google Maps In addition to making Google Maps more useful, this feature can be helpful if your vehicle’s speedometer is inaccurate or not working at all....
However, they have come a long way over the years and can do much more. Newer models can run (some) Android apps and even Linux (if you want to get geeky). But unlike other operating systems, there isn’t an easy way to see your system’s hardware in Chrome OS, such as RAM, CPU, and Storage. There are a few different ways you can find out about what’s going on under the hood....
Each version has subtle differences to help it perform the tasks of its users. That’s why it’s important to know what version of Windows 11 you’re running and, more importantly, how to find your Windows 11 version if you need to. Thankfully, there are a few different ways you can find out what version of Windows 11 you’re running. Here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Find Your Version of Windows 11 with Settings You can find out what version of Windows your system is running by using the Settings app on Windows 11....
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t have a specific feature to hide certain posts. Instead, all your followers can see anything you post on Instagram. However, there are some workarounds you can use to limit the visibility of your posts. You can hide posts from viewing in a few ways, such as blocking a user, hiding Stories from certain people, or making your account private. To hide your posts on Instagram, follow the steps below....
Sometimes, however, you may wish PowerPoint had a function or feature that isn’t currently available within the application. Thankfully, there’s a huge collection of third-party add-ins that you can integrate into PowerPoint to offer even more functionality. If you’re looking to give PowerPoint even more power, then learn how to install and use add-ins in PowerPoint. What Are PowerPoint Add-Ins? PowerPoint add-ins are third-party plugins that add additional functionality to Microsoft PowerPoint....
One way to do so is to keep them in a locked folder. That way, if anyone gets access to your computer, they won’t be able to access the sensitive files in your locked folder. On Windows, there are a number of different ways to lock a folder and keep your documents protected. If you want to know how to lock a folder on Windows 11, follow the steps below....
Locking objects allows you to create a consistent background, add a logo, or insert some text that you don’t want to see changed. We’ll show you how to lock objects in Google Slides below. How to Lock Objects by Grouping Them If you want to lock images or shapes together, so they don’t move away, you could group them. Grouping will link the position of these objects, moving them as if they were one item....
You want to track them all down. You could search for each different variant, but what if there are some misspellings that you haven’t spotted? That’s where wildcards can help. They allow you to search for multiple different variants of words or even a range of completely different words that share similar characteristics. If you’re ready to get wild, then here’s how to search with wildcards in Word. How to Allow Wildcards in Word Before you can search in Word using wildcards, you need to enable them....
On Unix-based systems like Linux, this is set using environment variables. Knowing how to set environment variables in Linux can be a big help, and this guide will help you get started. Environment and Shell Variables in Linux There are two types of these variables—environment and shell. The environment variable affects the system as a whole, whether on the command line or in a graphical interface. These variables store things like the default text editor or web browser, the path to executable files, or the system locale and keyboard layout settings....
Signal is a free chat app, extremely similar to WhatsApp. The difference is it is not owned by a for-profit company, and every message and phone call you make is heavily encrypted. Signal keeps no logs either, so if the government came calling for your phone logs, there would be nothing to give them. Set Up Signal On Your Smartphone For More Secure Conversations There is one inherent weakness with Signal....
So, a company can target their ads to you based on the view specific content you view and other users and groups you follow on Instagram and Facebook. However, you might want to turn off targeted ads on Instagram. While there isn’t a method available to completely block ads on the social site, there are some things you can do to reduce targeted ads on Instagram. This guide explains what to do....
You can use Clipchamp on Windows to create exciting new videos for work, social media, or to capture important events. We’ll show you how to get started using Clipchamp on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. How to Install and Use Clipchamp on Windows The Clipchamp app doesn’t come pre-installed on Windows yet, though that is a plan for that in the future. In the meantime, you’ll need to download and install Clipchamp first....
