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A Long Good-Bye It was in February 2017 when Adobe announced plans to retire Flash. At the time, the company noted: Gearing up for the transition, companies spent much of 2020 removing Flash compatibilities from web browsers, including Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari. Despite this, a separate copy of Adobe Flash maybe still living on your computer. Remove Adobe Flash on Mac To get started, it’s important to note which version of macOS is installed on your computer....

Quit and Remove Skype System Tray To hide the Skype icon, you can do it from Skype’s Settings – which you can easily get from the icon in the system tray. Just right-click and choose “Settings” from the menu. Next, under the General section turn off the “Show Skype in the Windows notification area (system tray)” switch. Keep in mind that you will still get messages and notifications (if enabled) after hiding the icon....

Instead, you might prefer a shorter name that identifies its location. Or, if you have multiple printers, you might want something that helps identify it more effortlessly. Additionally, you might have only one printer but want a more straightforward name. Whatever the reason, here’s how to rename a printer on Windows 11. Rename a Printer on Windows 11 When you rename a printer, it helps identify it and its location if necessary....

Microsoft Teams solves this problem by letting you reply to specific messages in Chat. In Teams on your desktop, the web, and mobile device, you can click or tap to respond to any specific message in the chat history. The original message is included with your reply, so everyone knows what you’re responding to without scratching their heads. Here, we’ll show you how to use this reply feature in whatever spot you’re using Microsoft Teams....

iPhone Backup Requirements The directions below assume you’re already using iCloud or a computer to regularly backup your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t, you’ll need to set up your device from scratch and then automatically backup your device so you don’t run into troubles again. Using iCloud to Restore from Backup You can restore from backup your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. These directions work with devices using iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later....

By setting an expiration date for your document, spreadsheet, or slideshow, you can share it with clients, customers, or vendors for a short period of time. This is a great way to limit access, and the feature only allows view and comment permissions. If you want to try the temporary access feature for a document you’re getting ready to share, here’s how to set it up. Set an Expire Date for a File Open the application where the file you want to share is located....

It started when someone created a routine that launches when they said ‘Alexa, intruder alert.’ The routine was set up to announce ‘Resistance is futile, time to die’ before playing the Imperial March from Star Wars. The original spawned a whole host of copycat intruder alerts. Whilst an Alexa intruder alert isn’t the most sophisticated security measure, it might be enough to scare off an intruder who wasn’t aware that anyone was home....

Typically, you could do this by creating a complete virtual machine (VM) which takes time and resources. Instead of creating a VM in Hyper-V, you can easily set up Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 to test out suspicious files and apps instead. Note: To use the Windows Sandbox feature, you need to be running Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise. You’ll also need to ensure that Virtualization is enabled....

Before you start, make sure you have a charger nearby. Nothing messes up a new device setup quite like losing power in the middle of it. I like beginning with the device fully charged to avoid any mishaps. Since you’ll be downloading apps and updates, make sure you have a quality internet connection. For example, a Starbucks or Hotel wifi connection should be avoided. Also, don’t tether from another Internet device....

Maybe you need to get some light word processing or emails done and want YouTube on the other screen. Whichever apps you need, knowing how to split screen on Android provides a responsive experience—all without the need for a dual-screen device. This guide will show you how to use split screen on your Android. How to Split Screen on Android Note: To use the split screen feature, you need to be running Android 10 or higher....

Enabling the Spotlight feature for yourself or a participant is simple. And disabling it, if needed, during the meeting is just as easy. Let’s take a look at how to spotlight someone in Microsoft Teams. How to Spotlight a Participant in Microsoft Teams To spotlight a participant’s video, either right-click their video or click the three dots next to their name in the Participant’s list. From the options, press Spotlight....

The fact that you’re reading this post tells me that you want to start a blog someday. You’ve got some passion, some cause, or some business you want to delve deep into—and let’s be real, you probably want to make a little money, too. So, I won’t waste words explaining the well-known benefits of starting a blog. Instead, I’m going to make the case that you should go ahead and start your blog today....

Note: For the average user it’s best to keep this option enabled. It helps the company learn about emerging viruses and other malware in the wild. In turn, that helps the company send appropriate virus definition updates out through Windows Update. And Microsoft touts that no personally identifiable information is included with the samples. However, if you are a power user, there might be a reason why you want to turn it off....

Google Chrome Dark Mode Windows 10 To get started, you will need to download and install the latest Canary version of Chrome – this trick doesn’t work with the current stable version of Chrome. After it’s installed, right-click on the desktop shortcut select Properties from the menu. Then on the Properties window, click the Shortcut tab. In the Target box type: Then click OK and close out of the Properties dialog box....

When you’re done streaming, you’ll want to be able to quickly disconnect. Thankfully, turning off AirPlay is as simple as turning it on in the first place. Here’s how to turn off AirPlay on your Apple devices. How to Turn Off AirPlay Screen Sharing on Mac Using AirPlay for video on a Mac offers a number of benefits. It’s a quick and easy way to mirror your entire desktop to another device, such as an Apple TV....

On an Android phone open the System Settings by using the menu button on your phone from the home screen, or by launching the Settings app from the app drawer. In the settings window scroll down to Personal » Location access and tap it. Now there are a few choices: Turn location access off completely.Unfortunately this disables GPS and navigation, so this won’t work for most people.Disable Google’s location service, but keep GPS enabledDisable GPS but keep Google’s location service on (Why would you do this!...

Well, for those who hear warnings like “will void your warranty” and “may irrevocably brick your phone” and say “Fie!”, there’s a solution. Coding wizard Chris Walsh went ahead and made it possible for the recklessly eager to get that sweet, sweet WP7 update without waiting. Here’s how: Disclaimer: If you rely on your phone even a little eensy bit, do not follow these steps. I’m going to estimate that the chances that you’ll completely ruin your phone is 1 out of 10....

But what about using zip files on a Chromebook? Here is a look at how you can zip or unzip files on your Chromebook with Chrome OS without using any third-party apps. Using Zip Files on Chromebook To create a zip file, open your Files app. Then head to the folder with the pictures, documents, or other files you want to zip up. Next, hold down the Ctrl key and click each file you want to add to your zip folder....

When you begin using Windows 11, Microsoft Edge will automatically appear as the default browser. If you search for “Internet Explorer,” you won’t find anything. The only way you enable Internet Explorer functionality in Windows 11 is to use IE Mode in Microsoft Edge. If you want to use Internet Explorer on Windows 11 using Microsoft Edge, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Use Internet Explorer in Windows 11 To use IE Mode, press Start and launch Microsoft Edge from the Start menu....

That’s where a new feature from DropBox comes to the rescue called Selective Sync. Selective Sync solves this issue by allowing you to choose which folders to sync locally and which to leave on the server. Yeah. Groovy! Let’s take a look at how it works! Step One: Wait For the Next Release of Dropbox to Come Out Just kidding, who wants to do that? Instead of waiting around for the next official Dropbox release like a chump, you can pop on over to the Dropbox forums and grab a copy of the experimental build....