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If you want to save yourself some time and hassle, you can set up your Windows 10 computer to wake from sleep without requiring a sign-in. Of course, this makes your device less secure, but if you’re willing to accept that risk, here’s how to make it happen. Disable Sign-In Password Prompt When You Resume from Sleep in Windows 10 Open Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Click in the Require sign-in list box, then choose Never....

We previously showed you how to get rid of the annoying Windows 10 upgrade notification. However, Microsoft has been getting more aggressive in pushing the new version of Windows and at times upgrading PCs without permission. In a perfect world, Microsoft would have every computer running Windows 10, but the reality is, that isn’t going to happen. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 with Update 1 are still supported, and many users are comfortable with their current version....

And you’ll definitely want to get a full backup if you want to deactivate your account and just use FB Messenger. Or get a full backup of your data if you’re going to permanently delete your account. The process of downloading your data isn’t complicated, you just need to know where to look in settings. Here’s what you need to do to get a full backup of your photos, videos, and other data from Facebook....

The new version will have updated operating system icons (with rounded corners), graphics, a new Microsoft Store for apps, a new Taskbar, a new Windows Snap feature and more. Note: Microsoft will also be launching new versions of Windows 10 in tandem with Windows 11. So, things could get a bit confusing as we move forward. Can Your PC Run Windows 11? The first thing you want to do is make sure your PC will run Windows 11....

Hulu, on the other hand, has taken longer to get there. In fact, it only announced that its subscribers could download content a month ago. The process is easy, and, like other services, there are a few caveats. Here’s a look at what to expect. How to Download Hulu Content for Offline Viewing Not everything on Hulu’s service is available to download. But to find out what it is, tap the Downloads button at the bottom of the screen....

Step 1 will land you at the Dropquest starting page, here you’ll be told the basics of the scavenger hunt as well as some information regarding some prizes. At this point in the game, all the prizes have already been claimed by people who completed the quest the day it was announced, but you can still get your hands on 1GB of free space. Spoiler Alert: From here on out, the choice is yours....

Windows 10 Find My Device Find My Device is disabled by default, so to enable it, head to Settings > Update & Security > Find My Device. Then click or tap the Change button and flip the feature on. Note that if you’re using a traditional desktop tower PC, the option isn’t available. It’s only included in portable devices like laptops, Surface, or 2-in-one convertibles. Now if you find yourself in an unfortunate situation when you can’t find your Surface, laptop, or other portable PC, head to account....

In the past, we’ve reviewed setting up and configuring Night Shift on iOS and Night Light on Windows 10, and today we’re going to review how to enable blue light for macOS and Linux. How to Enable Night Shift on macOS In order to run Night Shift, your Mac needs to be running at least macOS 10.12.4 as well as supported hardware. Here’s the list of supported Macs: MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later)MacBook (Early 2015 or later)MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later)Mac mini (Late 2012 or later)iMac (Late 2012 or later)Mac Pro (Late 2013)...

Step 1 Locate a .docx file on your hard drive. Note: If you haven’t already, you need to Configure Windows 7 to Display File Extensions. Step 2 Right-click the document and choose Rename. Step 3 Add the .zip extension to the filename. Leave the rest of the filename intact. Step 4 When Windows asks you: Click Yes. Step 5 You’ll notice that the file’s icon will change to that of a compressed (zipped) folder....

Find Your IP Address on Windows 11 Through Settings To get started, open the Settings menu by going to Start > Settings. Or you can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open the Settings page directly. Either way, when you do it, once the Settings app opens, click on Network & internet from the list on the left. On the following screen, you can click on the connection you’re using – Ethernet or Wi-Fi....

What is Zoom? San Jose, California-based Zoom, is a communications platform that features tools for video and voice meetings. Unlike many of the alternatives on the market, Zoom is available across multiple platforms, including through the web and apps. Each Zoom meeting typically has a host and various invitees. Zoom offers premium packages, including those for small teams, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprise. There’s also a freebie package that allows anyone to use it....

The short answer is that Microsoft has renamed it from “Microsoft Loopback Adapter” to “Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter.” So, if that’s the only hang up you’ve had, then go forth and install it the way you know how. If you still aren’t sure, here are the step-by-step instructions. Note: This also applies to Windows Server 2012. First, launch Device Manager (hit the Windows key and type “Device Manager”). Then, click Action –> Add legacy hardware....

How to Install New Gadgets in Windows 7 How to Install new gadgets in Windows 7 [Step-by-Step] 1. Following the instructions from the previous article will bring you to the Gadgets window. At the bottom right of the Gadgets window you will see a clickable link. Click the Get more gadgets online link. 2. The link will take you to the Microsoft site which will display all of their Official gadgets....

The new Edge is going out to Windows 10 users automatically in a staggered rollout via Windows Update. But anyone can download and install it now. Installing the browser is a straightforward process. However, there are a few advanced features you might want to note when installing it on your system. Install the New Microsoft Edge Browser To get started head to the Microsoft Edge download page. Then click the Download button for Windows 10 or click the dropdown to choose the OS you want to install it on....

I’ve been running Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 for several weeks now and I think I’m finally able to start talking about the things I like. Before I do that however I figure it’s only fair to first talk about how all you groovyReaders out there can easily install Windows 7 risk free so you can not only read about Windows 7 but actually ENJOY it as well! So, to keep things simple, what I’m going to do is show you the EASIEST way to install Windows 7 Release Candidate to test and play with while at the same time not messing with your current Windows Install – even if you have only 1 hard drive in your computer....

There have been a lot of different ways that people have been able to get the icon, but just the other day, a couple of Microsoft Community Moderators/MVPs posted an easy fix to the problem. Make the Windows 10 Upgrade Icon Display on Windows 7 or 8.1 Download the win10fix_full.zip from Dropbox. You will need a compression software utility like 7zip to extract the bat file to a convenient location on your computer....

What exactly is a repair upgrade, though? It is simply a way to perform a fresh install of Windows 10 without deleting your apps, files, and settings. In this article, we take a quick run through the process of performing a repair upgrade. Perform a Repair Upgrade Using your Windows 10 Install Disc What are the benefits of a Repair Upgrade? Apart from preserving your personal files, apps, and settings, a repair upgrade can repair stubborn problems such as a corrupt Windows Installer service, Windows Update issues, registry entries, and corrupt system files....

Backup Twitter Data First Before you get to the deletion part you might want to save your data first. To do that head to Settings and privacy > Your account > Download an archive of your data. After you request an archive of your Twitter data it can take up to two days to get it. Keep that in mind before you delete your account. This will allow you to check it out and ensure everything you want is saved....

Play an Image Slideshow in Windows 10 To easily start a slideshow of all images in a folder, open the folder that contains the images you want, and then select the first picture from the folder. A new yellow section called Picture Tools will appear in the Ribbon above the Manage tab; click on it. There you will see some new options and in the View section. Click on the Slide show to begin a slideshow of all of the pictures in the folder....

Remotely Install Windows 10 Apps To remotely install an app from the online Microsoft Store, open your browser and head to the Microsoft App Store and sign in with your Microsoft account (Local Accounts can’t use this feature). Find the app you want, and you should see the “Install/open” button. Click the options icon (…) next to it and choose “Install on my devices” when it pops up. Then a screen will come up with the Windows 10 devices linked with your account....