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Setting up your email on the new Fire HD 10 is essentially the same as it is on any other mobile device. From the home screen tap on the Email app icon to launch it. If you’re settings up a typical web-based email account such as Gmail or Microsoft, type in your email address, password, and then tap Next. The email app provides advanced setup options, too. Typically, you’d use to connect to an Exchange server or if you need to change security and port settings....

Method 1 – iTunes setting Attach your iPhone (or iPod / iPad) to your computer via the USB charging cable. Once connected, it should show up under the Devices list on the left-pane. Click the top tree of your listed device where it says the device name. Now in the right-pane you should see the main sync and information window on the summary tab. Scroll-down to the bottom and Uncheck the box titled “Open iTunes when this iPhone or iPad is connected....

Pair Bluetooth Speakers with Google Home To set it up, open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet and head to Device Settings and follow the onscreen pairing instructions and make it your default speaker. Find the “Default Music Speaker” menu and you’ll find the option to pair another Bluetooth speaker. There are several scenarios when you might want to use this new feature. For example, the Google Home Mini isn’t known for its incredible sound (although it’s probably best for smart speakers in its class)....

When we covered this story, we showed you how it works with Windows Phone. You can see that side of the coin in our article: Roku Adds Screen Mirroring to Windows and Android Devices. Now we’ll go ahead and take a look at using this new Roku feature to stream content or mirror your device from an Android smartphone or tablet. Stream Media from Android to Roku 3 First, make sure you have the latest version of the Roku firmware updated....

One way to switch them is to export Firefox bookmarks, then import them to Chrome. Open Mozilla Firefox, click on Firefox menu and go to Bookmarks » Show All Bookmarks. Or use the keyboard shortcut or Ctrl + Shift + B. Click on Import and Backup and select Export Bookmarks To HTML. Select the location where you want to save your bookmarks file. Open Google Chrome, click on wrench icon, select Bookmarks and click on Bookmarks Manager....

Upload iTunes Songs to Google Music First you’ll need to download and install the Google Music Manager. After it’s installed go through the setup process. You’ll need to log in to your Google account, and if you have 2 Step Verification enabled – which I highly recommend – enter in your second verification code. Then from the music manager wizard select your iTunes music files. After it’s scanned you can have all of your songs and playlists uploaded, including podcasts, or select songs from specific playlists....

For me, I ended up being enrolled in Netflix test participation by default (or at least I don’t remember signing up for it). In this article, I’ll show you how to check to see if you’re signed up for Netflix test participation and how to opt out, if you want to. How to Opt-in or Opt-out of Netflix Test Participation To opt-in, opt-out, or just find out if you have Netflix test participation enabled, login to your Netflix account....

Editors Note: Firefox updates so often these days that by the time you read this, things might look a little different. That’s OK. Chances are, if you follow the steps closely even if the version changes, the process should still be relatively the same. Click Tools, Options in Firefox’ pull-down menu (if that doesn’t appear by default, press the Left Alt on your keyboard to show the file menus at the top of Firefox)....

Hello again my groovyPhotoshop readers! With all the hype going on about 3D Televisions and bringing 3D technology into our homes, did you know Adobe Photoshop has groovy 3D features you can use to create 3D objects? Best part is – you don’t need expensive hardware to get started to learn the basics! All you need is a few minutes and a groovy website to explain how it works… like groovyPost!...

Google Duo Video Conferencing As opposed to Apple FaceTime, a service that only lives on Apple products, Google Duo can be used on almost any device. Its natural habitat may be Android, but Google Duo works just as well on iOS or on the web. Google Duo is very easy to install and use. Furthermore, it’s a great tool for doing video conferences with your friends and family at times when distance or other circumstances make seeing each other in-person impossible....

Swiping on the keyboard to type words takes some getting used to and it’s not for everyone. However, if you take the time to learn the steps, you’ll probably enjoy it and here’s how. What is QuickPath? When used correctly, QuickPath allows you to type out words with an individual tap for each letter. To do so, you hold down your finger and slide over to each letter in the word....

One advantage of using this feature is that you can find out if you have weak passwords or any that have been compromised. Security and data breaches happen everywhere, all the time. So if you’re concerned that your passwords may have been leaked, here’s how to find out in Chrome. Run a Safety Check on Your Saved Passwords You can view your saved passwords in Chrome by navigating to the Autofill settings....

Luckily, as the service has evolved, more and more features are available directly via the Instagram website. This includes Stories, which you can now view from your web browser. If you follow friends, family, and celebrities, you might prefer to view their Stories on the web. If you’re unsure how to view Instagram Stories on your computer, follow the steps below. How to View Instagram Stories on Your Computer To access Stories on Instagram, you’ll need your own Instagram account....

Install Desktop Programs from Ninite Start by heading over to ninite.com using your preferred browser. On the Ninite.com website, you’ll find a huge list of apps, and all of them (except for the MS Office trial) are free to use. Typically, you’ll only need 1-2 programs per category, but don’t let me stop you from grabbing as many as you want. Once you have the programs you want to be checked, Scroll down to the bottom and Select Get Installer....

Visit G++ homepage to install the extension in Chrome or Firefox. Now, open you Google+ stream and you’ll see Facebook and Twitter check boxes under the comment box. The first time you use Facebook, it redirects you to Facebook login page. Log in and authorize G++. Allow the extension to access your Facebook information. Now, refresh you Google+ Stream and it will show you updates from both Facebook and Google+....

We mentioned last week that it was coming. As of 9:00pm PDT today, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) is available for download. IE9 will soon be hitting the the Windows Update download queue, or you can download it immediately from the link in this post. Microsoft hasn’t changed much, but they did make a few last minute tweaks since the release candidate. You might notice improved performance with low-end GPU’s, and improved website pinning across multiple domains....

iOS 15 Requirements Devices Supported You can install the latest iOS update on lots of iPhone and iPod touch models, including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xr, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPod touch (7th generation)....

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If you have iTunes installed already, it should prompt you for an update (assuming you have update notifications enabled). This update adds in support for iOS 4.3 once it hits the App Store on March 11th; It also allows you to hook up a shiny new iPad 2 to iTunes. Oh, and lets not forget – QuickTime is included free of charge! Yay…/sarcasm. Suppose you don’t have iTunes on your computer, but you want the new version of iOS, or you need to sync up your fancy new iPad....

But, what if you want them using just one specific app, and not be playing Angry Birds when you want them to be using an educational app only? That’s where Apple’s Guided Access (introduced in iOS 6) comes in handy. Guided Access allows you to restrict the entire device, allowing only one app which you choose – even the home button is disabled. Restrict iPad or iPhone to Run One App Only Start by going to General > Accessibility > Guided Access....