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The new Edge browser lets you set an overall default zoom level or set it individually per site. This is especially helpful for those who have poor eyesight. Set the Default Zoom Level for Microsoft Edge Since the new Edge is built with Chromium, the process of zooming in on sites is similar to how you do it using Google Chrome. Zoom for Individual Sites To set the zoom level on an individual site, click the Options menu (three dots) and then click the plus or minus buttons....

Note: This tutorial covers sharing apps that are currently installed on your Android smartphone or tablet. Download Astro File Manager, a free app. There’s also a pro version, but you won’t need it if all you want to do is share apps. Go ahead and launch the program. Once in, hit the Application Backup button. From here you’ll see a list of every app installed on your Android device. Check the apps you want to send, and then hit the Backup button....

Here, we’ll show you how to share a Google Calendar and how to stop sharing if you change your mind down the road. Share a Google Calendar Currently, you can set up sharing on the Google Calendar website but not in the mobile app. So, visit Google Calendar, sign in, and then follow these steps to share your calendar. You’ll then return to the Settings screen and see those you’ve shared with in the Share with specific people section....

Let’s take a look at how to do this! How to Switch Windows in Windows 7 Using Mouse Hovering Click the Start Orb (Hotkey: Windows Key), in the search box Type mouse works. Press Enter or Click the Change how your mouse works control panel link. 2. The Mouse Ease of Access window should appear; Scroll down to Check the box titled Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse....

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....

Uninstall Adobe Flash from Windows 10 There are a couple of ways to make sure Flash is removed. One is via a Windows Update and the other involves using Adobe’s Uninstaller tool. If Flash was installed by Microsoft for the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser you can use the Windows update. If you installed Flash yourself or a third-party app did, then you need to use Adobe’s tool. Remove Flash with KB4577586 Microsoft has update: KB4577586 which will remove Adobe Flash Player from your system....

Windows 10 S is Microsoft’s answer to the closed ecosystem of macOS and the Mac App Store. It’s only intended to run the new universal apps, which are designed to run on a variety of Microsoft devices (laptops, tablets, phones) and are only available through the Windows Store. Just as Apple computers have been historically less plagued by malware and viruses, Windows 10 S is expected to be a lot more secure than vanilla Windows 10 because standard Win32 apps are not allowed to execute....

We already showed you how to upgrade your Windows 7 computer to Windows 10; now, let’s look at going through the upgrade on Windows 8.1. Update: Microsoft has dropped support for Windows 8.1, as it explains in a blog post: Note: Before starting the upgrade, make sure you have all of your important data backed up first. Or you might even want to make a system image and create a recovery key before the upgrade....

But sometimes you might need to transfer files by moving a flash drive or have a bunch of movies on an external drive for times when you don’t have an internet connection. Or, perhaps you have sensitive files that you don’t want to store online. Whatever the case, whether it’s a flash drive or large external hard drive, here is how to use it with your Chromebook. Using an External Drive with a Chromebook When you plug in your external drive (here I’m using a flash drive) you should see a notification in the lower-right corner of the screen....

What are Safari Web Extensions? A long-time feature of the Mac version of Safari, web extensions uses native APIs and frameworks plus web technology like HTML, CSS, and javascript. Apple allows extensions that perform various tasks such as blocking content and extending apps. Blocking Content With content blockers, end-users can remove certain content types on Safari. With Apple’s developer tools, these are designed for speed and don’t slow down browsing. Content blockers work on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS....

Use AutoFill for Apple TV On your Apple TV, navigate to the username/password field for the app you want to log into — Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, etc. Then tap the Apple TV Password AutoFill notification that pops up on your iPhone or iPad. Then, tap the AutoFill credentials you want to use. For example, on iPad, the AutoFill suggestion will display on top of the keyboard. Also, enter your authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode (if required)....

When you use branching, you direct respondents to other questions or sections based on the answer they give to a question. For instance, let’s say you have a survey about products you sell. You may direct respondents who purchased apparel to a different section than those who bought electronics. You may have seen this yourself. You might take a survey that asks if you’d be willing to answer a few more questions....

New iPhone Cameras The colorful iPhone 11 features all-new dual 12MP ultra-wide and wide cameras while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max include triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto cameras. The two combinations are a first for Apple’s handsets as last year’s iPhone XR had a wide-angle camera, while the iPhone XS/XS Max offered dual wide-angle and telephoto lenses. Capturing Content Outside the Camera Frame When activated, the new capturing content outside the camera frame tool has two purposes....

The one thing that I always hear from people is that they don’t understand how to use Discord, or they don’t think they can get it on their device. I’m here to tell you that most devices do support Discord in one way or another. Your Discord dashboard can be accessed through a web browser as well. There’s nothing stopping you from using this amazing service to chat with others in communities that pique your interest....

There are different situations you might find yourself in during the day when this can be helpful. For example, Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar writes, “Say you’re in a meeting with your boss and need to quickly send them the report you’re looking at on your screen? Or you and a sibling are hanging out on the couch using your laptops, and you want to send him a screenshot of your latest Minecraft creation?...

Using the Mail Merge Feature in Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac Mail merge is not just for documents; you can use it for brochures, newsletters, or materials for mass mailings. Setting up a document for mail merge is a two-part process, which includes the main document and the data source consisting of the names and addresses of the individuals for each document. Word uses information stored in the data source to combine then generate documents for each....

It follows the introduction of Memoji on macOS Big Sur a year earlier. The animated characters were first launched on iPhone and iPad a few years ago. If you want to use Memoji’s on your lock screen, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Use Memoji as a Login Picture on Mac Though initially used solely in the Messages app, Memoji can now be used on your Mac’s Lock Screen in macOS Monterey....

What Can You Control? Starting with Android 11, you can control the smart devices in your house without needing to go to the Google Home app or asking Google Assistant. Essentially, if Google Home can control it, you can add it to the Power menu and quickly get to it. There is a wide range of devices you can easily switch on or off straight from the power menu. The list includes lights, thermostats, locks, cameras, plugs, vacuums, TVs, speakers, and more....

Whether you’re a casual Facebooker or a full-time twit-a-holic, wouldn’t it be nice if you could just update your status in one place and have it update both of your accounts? Huge time saver right? Good news! Twitter has a Facebook application that will allow you to post all your tweets directly to your Facebook status. Very groovy! Okay, now let’s get automated and show Facebook and Twitter who’s boss!...

USB sticks are small, which means they can be easily lost and/or stolen. This means that anything on your USB sticks needs to have some kind of encryption on it to deter at least the casual thief or snoop. You won’t get a “this USB stick will self-destruct in five seconds” kind of drama but encrypting your files is still kind of cool. How To Use Veracrypt to Encrypt a USB Stick First, find a USB stick....