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Article Map Step 1 – Create the Users and Email Addresses in Google Apps Before we configure Google Apps to receive emails for our Domain Name (cutover the MX records in DNS) we need to first create all the user accounts for our small business, charity etc.. Obviously if we cutover the email before creating the email addresses the mail is going to bounce, which is not good. Simply Click Users and groups Tab then Click Create a new user...

As with all browsers, it includes a bar to display your bookmarks or “Favorites,” as Microsoft calls them. It has the features you’d expect like folders, icons, and sync between machines. While the Favorites bar makes it easy to find your bookmarked sites, sometimes you might want to hide it. Either for privacy or to get a better view of a site — especially on display with limited real estate....

Install Google Chrome Themes in Edge To get started, first launch the Microsoft Edge browser. Then type in the following path in the address bar: Then change “Allow installation of external store themes” from Default to Enabled. For the changes to go into effect you will need to restart the browser. Click the Restart button that appears at the bottom when you change the flag. Now that you have changed the flag and restarted the browser it’s time to start installing themes....

The project was dead for several years, but it’s back in a new form. Microsoft is now offering PowerToys for Windows 10 as an Open Source app. Install PowerToys for Windows 10 To get started, you need to head to PowerToys from GitHub and download and install the MSI setup file near the bottom of the page. Once you go through the basic install wizard, click the PowerToys logo in the notification area on the taskbar....

I live out in the woods and am lucky to get the DSL speeds (they are embarrassing low). One of my testing laptops is on the Insider program, and the updates are GBs in size. When a new build is downloading on that machine, other devices like Apple TV and other laptops slow down quite a bit. Since throttling down the bandwidth for those updates on that system, it still gets the update and doesn’t interfere with my other online activities....

Requirements for Listening to Music or Podcasts on Apple Watch There are different ways to interact with audio content using your Apple Watch. When connected to your iPhone, you can use your watch to control the audio output. For example, use your Apple Watch to play, pause, or skip content. To listen to audio from your Apple Watch (as opposed to controlling it from iPhone), the Watch must be connected to a Bluetooth audio device, including speakers and headphones....

One chart type in Excel that many don’t consider is a scatter plot, also referred to as a scatter graph, scatter diagram, and scatter chart. This type of visual lets you compare two data sets using plotted points. Microsoft Excel provides a handful of scatter plot types depending on how you want to display your data. Let’s have a look at each one and how to create the scatter chart in Excel....

But there was some controversy last year over how Google was collecting your data – as reported by the Associated Press. Even if you turned off Location History, the company was still collecting location data. In fact, we showed you how to really stop Google from tracking your location. If you’re concerned about the tracking, you can go into Google activity control settings and turn off all monitoring. However, doing so stops helpful features in some Google apps from providing the best results....

If this sounds like you fear not. Today we’ll show you how to create your own offline installers for almost any program using WinRar. Plus, we’ll provide you with some instantly downloadable offline installers for some of the most used apps on the web. You will need: WinRar – Download HereThe program for which you want to create an offline installer already installed on another computerBasic knowledge of 32- and 64-bit architecture regarding Windows Program Files...

Open the Dropbox application on your Android device, tap on the menu button and tap Settings. Under Dropbox account, check the option that says Passcode Lock. It will redirect you to the Passcode lock setup screen. Tap Turn Passcode On. Enter the numbers you want to use as your passcode and confirm. You can add a second layer of security by checking Erase Data From This Device After 10 Failed Passcode Attempts....

Unfortunately, the larger the presentation and the more elements you use, the bigger the file. If your PowerPoint presentation file is too big, here are some steps you can take to reduce the overall file size. Compressing PowerPoint Images The biggest problem with any PowerPoint presentation isn’t the text—it’s the images. More images mean a bigger file, but you can take some steps to reduce the problem. Reducing image sizes in Office documents will reduce the overall file size, and the best way to do this is by compressing your images....

Note: This works with Windows 8.1, RT, and Windows 10 Default Screenshot Count Here’s a look at my Pictures folder after taking screenshots over the past few weeks on my Surface Pro and RT (yes I still have an RT device). Notice they’re all numbered in sequential order with the generic name Screenshot and the number in parenthesis. Even after deleting all of the screenshots, when you take a new one, it won’t reset the count number....

In this article, I will review a few ways you can scan a document using a physical scanner or the free Office Lens app for Windows 10. After all, who wants to be buried under a mountain of unsearchable paper documents? Windows 10 – Scan Documents, Business Cards, or Photos using a Scanner Windows 10 includes a built-in scan utility, which you can access from the printer context menu. Click Start, type: devices and printer then hit Enter....

Ok fine, #Weinergate was fiction and no one ever actually hacked the perv’s twitter account. That said, if you don’t want to look like a Weiner, simply follow the steps in this groovyPost to add a layer of security between your Twitter account and the bad guys. Reality Check Security is like an Ogre onion. It’s all about layers. In other words, there’s no single thing you can do to make your account 100% secure....

That’s okay, but uploaded video is compressed anyway. This means that you are compressing video that already isn’t at top quality. So here’s how to change it and get better quality recording up on the popular social network. HD Facebook Video Recording on iPhone It’s pretty easy to set up. Here I’m using my iPhone, but it’s the same on iPad and iPod touch as well. You must first go into your settings on your device and scroll down until you find your Facebook app settings....

Most Used Apps List on Windows 10 You can hide or display the Most Used Apps list on the Windows 10 Start menu too. And the easiest way to remove an app on Windows 10 is directly from the Start menu itself. Right-click on a listed app and select More > Don’t show in this list. To remove the “Most used” apps list completely, make sure to read our instructions on removing it on Windows 10 Start menu....

When you shuffle your playlists on Spotify, it randomizes the songs that play. By extension, that creates a new listening experience each time you kick back to hear your playlists. If you’re tired of hearing your playlists in the exact order you make them, then the shuffle feature might prove to be beneficial. The good news is you can shuttle your playlists on Spotify on the desktop and mobile versions....

Well, we’ve got a solution for you – today we will show you how to test drive Android on your computer for free. Step 1 – Download the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) The first step is to download the emulator. To do so, just click here, and choose the type of Operating System you’re on. UnZip the contents anywhere you want. Just to point out, even though originally for developers, the Android SDK can be used for testing purposes....

This change might have you looking for other free alternative password managers that support both mobile and desktop. One of the more popular options right now is Bitwarden. The Bitwarden password management service is free, open-source, and has no limits. Another benefit of Bitwarden is it makes making the switch easy. Here’s how to do it. Export Your LastPass Vault To get started you need to export your LastPass password vault....

CCleaner has supported the ability to uninstall desktop applications for quite a while already. But this update allows you to remove universal apps. If you haven’t upgraded to Windows 10 yet, no worries, it works with Windows 8.1 apps, too. Uninstall Windows 10 Apps with CCleaner You don’t need CCleaner to uninstall Windows 10 universal apps. In fact, for more on how to uninstall and manage universal apps in Windows 10, read our article: Install, Uninstall, Update and Manage Windows 10 Apps....