If your AirPods keep pausing, try these troubleshooting fixes to resolve the problem. 1. Out of Range AirPods Your AirPods don’t have to be right next to your device for them to work. In fact, you might be quite surprised at just how far you can go from your iPhone without noticing any interruption in your listening. If you go too far, however, eventually the connection is going to drop....
Whatever your reason, Gmail makes it easy to forward your emails to another account automatically. You can set up filters to forward specific messages based on criteria like the sender, subject, or using certain keywords. You can also forward all your incoming messages to one address. We’ll show you how to automatically forward emails in Gmail using the methods below. Why Should You Forward Emails in Gmail? You might want to forward emails in Gmail for several reasons....
Whether you’re running macOS, Windows, or Linux, it’s crucial to be mindful of your password and change it regularly. So, how do you change your password in Linux? It’s a pretty straightforward process, so let’s take a look. Recommendations for Strong Passwords No matter what platform you’re on, strong passwords are vital to keeping your information secure. You should follow some basic precautions and routines, which will help reduce the chances of a security breach....
If you’ve got a new Apple Watch, or you’ve upgraded your iPhone, then you’re going to need to connect the two devices. Here’s how to connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone. How to Connect a New Apple Watch to Your Current iPhone Pairing your new Apple Watch with your current iPhone is quick and easy to do. If you want to use the watchOS 9, which is currently the latest version, you’ll need an iPhone 8 or later, and you’ll need to be running iOS 16 or later....
Whatever your reason, Excel has several functions that can help you count cells with text in your spreadsheet. In this article, we’ll show you how to use them. Use COUNTIF With Wildcards The easiest way to count cells with any text is to use the COUNTIF function with wildcards as search arguments for your formula. Using the asterisk (*) as a wildcard, you can match any character sequence and count any cells in your spreadsheet that include any text strings....
A system backup protects against potential hardware failures, malware attacks, upgrade problems, and more. It also protects your system configuration from loss. It’s important to sync your files via cloud services like OneDrive. You can also use a “set it and forget it” third-party backup option like Backblaze or use the Backup and Restore feature in Windows 11. Originally made available in Windows 7, Backup and Restore use the “shadow copy” feature in Windows to create a system image that provides an identical copy of the install, apps, settings, and files....
The “memories” notification or emails don’t seem to appear at random intervals and display photos you have stored in OneDrive. If you find this behavior annoying, you can turn the feature off. The feature is enabled by default, but you can easily turn it off in OneDrive on the web or from within Windows 11. Here’s how. How to Turn Off Memories from OneDrive on Windows 11 While some users might find this feature fun and valuable, it’s not for everyone and can be distracting....
If that concerns you (or you just want to stop interruptions for a while), you might want to disable Google Assistant. This’ll stop it from always listening out for your commands and stop it from being accidentally triggered. Whatever your reasons are for disabling Google Assistant, we’ll show you how to do it on your phone, smart speaker, or a display device like Google Nest below. How to Disable Google Assistant on Android Disabling Google Assistant on your Android phone is straightforward, but there are a few menus in the Google app to work through....
The error indicates that a web page is unavailable due to your browser’s inability to support the SPDY protocol. SPDY is a legacy protocol for transporting web content that diverged to HTTP/2. Most modern browsers no longer support SPDY, but if you happen to run across the protocol error, there are ways to fix ERR_SPDY_PROTOCOL_ERROR in Chrome. We’ll explain how below. Restart Your Browser You can take several steps to resolve the issue if you get this error....
In this article, we’ll show you how to use a few different methods to forget a WiFi network on a Mac. Why Should You Forget a WiFi Network on a Mac? There are several reasons why you might want to forget a WiFi network on your Mac: Improve your security and privacy. Some WiFi networks might be malicious or compromised, exposing your data or infecting your device with malware. Forgetting such networks can help you avoid connecting to them accidentally....
There are three different channels available: Dev, Beta, and Release Preview. The channel you choose should be based on your technical knowledge and experience. The program also provides a Feedback Hub to report issues or praise new developments. The hub gives you access to an entire community of other Insiders to engage. If you’re ready to start testing new builds, here’s how to join the Windows Insider Program on a Windows 11 PC....
However, you might not be interested in seeing what friends are listening to. Maybe you’d prefer to remove that section for a cleaner Spotify experience. But, on the other hand, you might want to see what friends listen to but can’t see it. Either way, we’ll show you how to show or hide friend activity on Spotify. We’ll also look at entering a private listening session. How to Show or Hide Friend Activity on Spotify Note: This process only works with the desktop version of Spotify....
For example, the operating system and some programs may use log files to track activity and issues. These files can grow large over time, and you may not need to keep all the previous content. Instead of opening the file and selecting all the content to delete it, you can use various command-line tools to nullify a file quickly and easily. If you want to know how to nullify a file in Linux, follow our guide below....
Discord is available on the desktop, Android, iPhone, and iPad, but restarting it isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. The reason is that Discord continues to run in the background even after you’ve closed it. We’ll explain how to restart Discord below, whether you use the desktop or mobile version. How to Restart Discord on Windows 11 When you close the Discord app on Windows, it continues to operate in the background where it’s available from the system tray....
While it isn’t as feature-packed as Microsoft Word, there’s still plenty you can do in a Google Docs document. One feature you might not know how to use, however, is text rotation. If you want to know how to rotate text in Google Docs, it’s still possible (if you know where to look). This guide will show you how. How to Rotate Text in Google Docs Using the Drawing Tool If you’re looking to rotate text in Google Docs (rather than basic, vertical text), then you’re going to need to use the drawing tool....
If you have children, setting up their first email account is a big deal. As a parent, you want to be sure they’re safe online. That’s why setting up a Gmail account for a child is a good idea.By setting up a Gmail account for your child, you can manage the account for them and ensure that it’s set up to keep them safe. If your child is ready for their own email account, then here’s how to set up a Gmail account for a child....
Well, if you set up a soundboard app, you can do just that. A soundboard app allows you to set up your own selection of custom sound effects, and trigger them by pressing a button in the soundboard app, or even with a customizable keyboard shortcut. There is a wide range of soundboard apps available to choose from, but all of them run outside of Discord. In order to use them, you’ll need to use a third-party app to route the sound from the soundboard app into Discord....
You don’t need the latest version of the iPhone to get this feature—you can use long-exposure photography on an iPhone 6 and higher. Still, long exposure doesn’t work as you’d think on iPhone. If you want to take long exposure photos on an iPhone, here’s what you’ll need to do. What is Long Exposure Photography? Long exposure photography is a photographic style that takes advantage of long exposures or slow shutter speeds....
The good news is that if you’re not a fan, you can turn this grammar-checking feature off to stop Word from rubbing your face in it every time you omit an Oxford comma from your text. Learn how to turn off Oxford comma checking in Word below. What is an Oxford Comma? The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the practice of including a comma after the item before the last in a list of three or more things....
You can sort data alphabetically with a simple click. But if you want to sort using a value, color, or multiple columns, check out the custom sort. Open the Custom Sort in Excel The custom sort tool is available in the desktop version of Excel on Windows and Mac. And it was added to Excel for the web in mid-2021. It works the same way, no matter which version you’re using....
