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Making the adjustment is straightforward by using the power settings in the classic Control Panel. In addition, you can customize the hibernation time when your computer is plugged in (laptop or desktop PC) or on battery power on a laptop. If you prefer additional control over the power setting, here’s how to configure hibernation time on Windows 11. How to Configure Hibernation Time on Windows 11 If you want to change the time it takes for your PC to go into Hibernate mode, you’ll enter the classic Control Panel....

However, there are occasions when you may need to know the full file path of a file or folder. Even if you could work it out from the parent directories, typing out a long file path is work you don’t need to do. That’s because there are several ways you can quickly copy the file path of a file or folder on your Mac. If you want to know how to copy a file path on a Mac, follow the steps below....

Here’s how to create a poll in Slack. Create a Poll in Slack Using Reactions No poll creation tools are built into Slack, but you can quickly create your own simple poll using reaction emojis. You designate an emoji for each response in the poll, and people can vote by adding the appropriate reaction to your post. To create a poll in Slack using emojis: Create a Poll in Slack Using an App If you want more control over your polls, you can install an app in Slack that will create the votes for you....

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to lists in Google Docs. You can use numbered lists, bullet points, or mix and match. You can nest lists inside other lists to further break down the information. If you want to know how to create and edit lists in Google Docs, follow the steps below. How to Create a Numbered or Bulleted List in Google Docs There are different types of lists you can create in Google Docs....

If you’re still contemplating switching to the new Outlook or have done so recently, we’ll show you how to customize the toolbar. This includes your main Outlook screen and the email, calendar, and contacts sections. Customize the Toolbar in Outlook on Mac You’ll follow the same steps for each spot where you can customize the toolbar in Outlook on Mac. The difference you’ll see is the options available for the toolbar in each spot....

The good news is that Google Maps has live traffic baked in. You can quickly see a visual indication of what the traffic is like on the roads around you or further ahead on your route. You don’t have to use live traffic if you don’t want to, however. It’s possible to turn it off if you would prefer for your maps to have a less distracting look. If you want to know how to enable or disable live traffic on Google Maps, follow the steps below....

Google Slides allows you to embed videos from YouTube, but also videos that you have stored in your Google Drive. Most of the time this is really useful, as you can quickly add a video from your Google Drive to your presentation. Occasionally, however, this may not work. You might find that you get an error stating that Google Slides is unable to play the video. If this is happening to you, then here are a few suggestions about how to fix a Google Slides unable to play error....

Dual booting lets you choose which operating system loads when you start up your computer. You’ll see a list of the available operating systems and can choose which one loads. If you don’t make a choice, the default option will load after a set period of time. Sometimes, however, you may find that the dual boot menu doesn’t appear, and you boot directly into the default OS. Here are some things you can try if you’re having problems with the dual boot option not showing in Windows....

The first step is to understand why it’s occurred. A BSOD is usually a sign that something is wrong with your PC, serious enough for Windows to shut itself down to protect your system from further damage. BSODs usually come with difficult-to-decipher names, and an NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM (or NTFS File System) error on a Windows 11 or 10 PC is no different. This error typically points to a problem with your system drive....

If you see a VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing error, for example, it’s a sign that your PC is missing this file, preventing an app from launching. It could be due to an app installing unsuccessfully. It could even show up after running Windows Update. Thankfully, you can fix this error on Windows pretty easily. The VCRUNTIME140.dll file is used by Microsoft C++ Redistributable for Microsoft Studio and is part of the C++ package of files....

You may have some information that you don’t want to reveal immediately so that it has more impact when it is finally shown. It’s simple to do this by hiding text until you click on the slide or a specific shape. Here’s how to hide text until clicked in PowerPoint. How to Hide Text Until Any Click in PowerPoint If you want the text to appear when you click anywhere on your PowerPoint slide, then it’s quick and easy to set up....

Task Manager allows you to monitor app and system performance, change startup apps, view services, and manage processes. When troubleshooting an issue, you may want to keep Task Manager close to hand. If that’s the case, you may want to make Task Manager always appear on top of other windows. To do this, follow the steps below. How to Make Task Manager Always on Top on Windows 11 Keeping Task Manager always on top is useful because it allows you to monitor the performance of your computer in real-time while using other applications....

When you mount an ISO image on Windows 11, you can access the contents contained in the image. ISO images allow software and media distribution without the need to ship physical media. Microsoft uses the ISO image format to distribute versions of its operating system—including Insider editions. Sometimes you’ll need to access the contents of an ISO image. We’ll explain how to mount an ISO image on Windows 11....

With the right configuration, you can even enjoy Dolby Atmos support through the speakers. Let’s walk you through how to pair a HomePod to Apple TV. Why Should You Pair a HomePod to Apple TV? While you could pair your Apple TV with other detached speakers, such as Bluetooth, there is a distinct advantage to using a HomePod instead. Other speakers may support AirPlay 2 for latency-free audio, but Apple TV will only offer a true home theater sound experience using HomePod speakers....

What if you want to add notes to your presentation? It can be useful to make some notes to help you present—notes that aren’t visible on the slides to your audience. You can also add notes to slide recaps that you can print off for your audience. If you want to print a Google Slides presentation with notes, follow these steps. How to Use Notes in Google Slides Speaker notes in Google Slides allow you to remind yourself of key information when doing a presentation....

Thankfully, it’s not too tricky to strip away all of those HTML tags and just leave the information that you want. Here’s how to remove HTML tags in Google Sheets. What Are HTML Tags? HTML tags are part of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code that tell a web browser how to display the contents of those tags. For example, an HTML tag might tell your browser to display a section of text in bold or italics, or to align the text to the center, or to create a frame where content can be embedded....

You can control system and app features, manage personalization features to change the look and feel of the OS, and change other system settings. However, sometimes the Settings app doesn’t launch or crashes repeatedly. If the Settings app isn’t working on your Windows 11 PC, you can reset the app on Windows 11 to get it working. Here’s how. How to Reset Settings on Windows 11 One method you can use to reset Settings is by using the Settings app....

Instead of only taking screenshots with the Snipping Tool, you can use it to record your screen. Using it is straightforward, and when the screen record is done, you can save it or send it to someone. While it doesn’t allow cropping or edits, it’s free and convenient. We’ll show you how to screen record with the Snipping Tool on Windows 11 below. How to Screen Record with Snipping Tool on Windows 11 If needed, you can use the Snipping Tool to record a select app or section of your screen or the entire desktop....

It’s not difficult to split and merge tables in Word; you have to know the right steps. How to Split a Table in Word You can split a single table into two tables with a convenient ribbon button. You’ll then see your table break into two. Splitting a Table With a Caption If you have a caption for your table, it will move to the second table after the split....

If you’re trying to take a selfie on Android, you’ll need to figure out the best post, the best app to use, judge the lighting, and more. It can be tricky to figure out what to do, especially if you’re a photo novice. To help you, here’s what you’ll need to know if you’re unsure how to take a selfie on Android. Tips for Taking Good Selfies on Android Before you start taking selfies on your Android device, you’ll want to consider a few things first....