One option is to use a proxy. A proxy server acts as a level of protection between you and the sites you’re visiting. It can help filter out unsafe or unwanted content and can help you to keep your IP address hidden. Here’s how to use a proxy in Google Chrome. What is a Proxy Server? A proxy server is a separate server that acts as a go-between for your computer....
All of these devices make use of NFC technology, and this same tech is built right into your iPhone. You can use it for more than just paying for your lunch or getting on a bus. NFC tech opens up a whole world of possibilities. Here’s how to use NFC on your iPhone. What is NFC? NFC stands for Near Field Communication. As the name suggests, this is a technology that allows your phone to communicate with other NFC-enabled devices or tags when they are in close proximity....
You can view the lyrics from your favorite songs using the Spotify app on your PC, Mac, or mobile device (as well as using the Spotify website). The song lyrics will stream in real time as the song plays. There’s also multiple language support for song lyrics. You can also select a lyric as it scrolls by and it will move back or forward to that exact spot in the song....
While it is one of the biggest video game stores and includes social components, sometimes it stops working correctly. So you might need to deal with games that won’t launch and specific errors that get in the way of your gameplay. If you are having problems with Steam not working on Windows 11, we have six ways you can use to fix Steam not working on Windows 11. 1. Restart Steam Multiple factors can prevent you from launching games on Steam, including missing game files, outdated GPU drivers, and system compatibility issues....
Just about all of the core activities you may need to use in either a private or a business environment, you can do with PDFelement 7. These include: Markup existing PDFs and print themEdit nearly any element inside the PDFConvert PDF documents to other popular formats like Word or HTMLPassword protects your PDF filesCreate PDF documents with form fieldsDigitally sign documentsPerform OCR analysis on images with textBatch process multiple PDF docs to convert them or fix simple formatting...
Why Cybersecurity Monitoring Matters These days, data breaches are like natural disasters. In the steady drumbeat of ominous news, it’s easy to lose track of each personal information leak, hacked password database, and cybersecurity compromise. It’s even more difficult to fully grasp the scope and impact of each information security event. How many accounts were really affected? Who did the hacking? Was my information stolen? Is this the same hack we heard about last week, or is it something new?...
The good news is the gaming powerhouse Epic Games, developers of the Unreal Engine software development platform, is offering EA’s Star Wars: Squadrons for free from now until December 1st at 10 AM CST. If you like Star Wars, gaming, and, more importantly, free games, check out our free game of the week! Star Wars: Squadrons This game’s story has little to do about the Force or Jedis. Instead, this one is about getting in starfighters and engaging in combat for galactic dominance....
If you’re working on a written document, you might feel the urge to throw in an emoji here and there. If you’re using Google Docs, there are a few different ways you can do so. Here’s how to add emojis in Google Docs. How to Add Emojis in Googles Docs Using the Insert Menu If you’re not sure exactly what emoji you want to use in your document, then you can use the Insert menu to access the full emoji list....
However, if you’re new to Windows or haven’t set this up before, here’s how to add the extra time zone clocks to the system tray on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The process is basically the same as it has been in Windows 7 & 8, but we wanted to give you an update for Windows 10. Windows 10 has different graphics for the clocks (and calendar) that you might be interested in checking out, too....
Windows 11 offers pretty good default settings for adjusting to your display’s settings by default. However, that doesn’t mean your text and icon scaling is quite right—if it isn’t, you’ll want to change display scaling. Thankfully, you can change your display scale settings on Windows 11 by following this guide. How to Adjust Display Scale Settings on Windows 11 You can adjust the display scale setting by going to the Settings menu on Windows 11....
The app will also recommend podcasts, but sometimes these suggestions are for podcasts that you’d really rather hadn’t been suggested in the first place. If this is the case, then you’re probably wondering how to block a podcast on Spotify. But is it possible to block a podcast on Spotify? If not, is there anything else that you can try? Read on to learn more. Can You Block a Podcast on Spotify?...
When there is high GPU usage, the performance of the rest of your computer tasks can suffer. Luckily, you can use tools included in Windows 11 to detect the problem and fix it so your computer system runs correctly. If you are experiencing the problem, here’s how to fix high GPU usage on Windows 11. Investigate High GPU Usage in Task Manager The first thing you need to check is what is using the GPU and CPU power as one affects the other....
One advantage of Google Sheets over Microsoft Excel is that Google Sheets allows you to insert an image directly into a cell. Sheets will resize the image to fit the cell, no matter where you place it. You can also move an existing image into a cell or add one on top of multiple cells. If you want to know how to insert an image into a cell in Google Sheets, here’s what you’ll need to do....
Update: There is now an official Disney+ app for Windows 10 and 11 in the Microsoft Store; however, you can still install a PWA version with this trick. You can watch Disney Plus through any browser on your Windows 10 machine. But you might not want to launch an entire browser session or a new tab. And instead, have a more app-like experience with it. You can do just that thanks to Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and a Chromium-based browser like the new Microsoft Edge; here’s how....
That doesn’t mean that they’re perfect. You’re trusting Microsoft with a lot of data, and if you prefer your privacy, you may want to revert to using a local account. If you’re letting somebody else use your PC, switching to a local account is probably a safer option. Whatever the reason, here’s a look at how you can remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11. How to Remove a Microsoft Account from Windows 11 Microsoft accounts are tied to your PC....
For example, you can add a 3D animal to your book report in Word, a building to your company spreadsheet in Excel, a medical instrument to your health presentation in PowerPoint, or an emoticon to an email in Outlook. Along with adding an eye-catching 3D image, you can format it to see a particular angle, make it larger or smaller, or align it perfectly on your page or slide....
With the same types of tools as the other applications, you can hear questions read aloud, adjust the text size and spacing, and change the line focus. You don’t have to struggle to make your way through each question; enable Immersive Reader in Microsoft Forms for extra help completing the form. Enable Immersive Reader in Microsoft Forms Once you turn on Immersive Reader for the form you’re viewing, you can use it for any or all of the questions....
Google Docs has built-in speech-to-text functionality that you can use to create documents quickly. Rather than slowly typing, you can quickly talk your way through your document. If you’re unsure how to use speech-to-text in Google Docs, follow the steps below. Before Using Speech-to-Text in Google Docs Before using speech-to-text in Google Docs, you’ll need to prepare your PC, Mac, or Chromebook by doing two things. 1. Check Your Microphone Settings First, you’ll need to make sure you have a working microphone....
If so, you might want to start using timestamps in Google Sheets. Timestamps are values that show the exact date and time of something. They can be useful for various purposes, such as logging activities, tracking progress, measuring performance, or creating reports. We’ll show you how to use timestamps in Google Sheets below. How to Insert Static Timestamps Using Keyboard Shortcuts The easiest way to insert a timestamp in Google Sheets is to use keyboard shortcuts....
Schedules and Planners Keep track of homework and appointments with schedules that help you plan. These planners let you know what you have to do and when you have free time. With this college year calendar, you add all of your appointments and events on one tab and then view your free and busy times on the yearly planner. As a bonus, you’ll see your day at a glance. Download or Use in Excel for the web: College Year Calendar Keep up with your homework, classes, and activities with a single tool....
