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While Google claims this is private and enhances searches, I find it annoying and so does Twitter. According to an All Things D article, Twitter released a public statement denouncing the new feature. Here’s the full Twitter Statement: Personal Search Results Here I’m logged into Google+ and did a search for Windows 8. Notice the personal results icon next to certain links. If you want more results, you can click the personal results link....

This means things are as serious as possible and that the device, reportedly worn by Google executives, like Sergey Brin and Vic Gundotra, could be a reality soon. The patents posted can be viewed here, here and here and they show different design versions. This just might be a good idea since whatever Google does, everyone wants to do, for some reason (insert smiley face here). Interestingly, Oakley has been developing something similar for a few years now – but I’m not sure it will be able to compete with Google in terms of marketing, provided both products are available at the same time....

The announcement was made via a post on Google Plus, and there’s also an accompanying little video. From the photos on the Project Glass site, the device looks like a thin band that sits over the user’s eye and displays information automatically or by request. Functions are voice-activated and you can see the character in the video (well, you can’t really see him, as it all looks like it’s taken from behind said glasses), checking his e-mail, getting weather information, listening to music and setting reminders among other things....

Want to use Google Voice on your iPhone? Finally, there is an official app for that. Earlier today Apple and Google finally worked through their differences and brought the real Google Voice to the iPhone. The app works as expected, much like what many Android users have been enjoying for some time now. What’s new? After seeing it in the App Store I was happy, but amused. How does this really change anything, we already had the HTML5 version of Google Voice available in our iPhone browsers....

Introducing: groovyBox Cloud Music Player groovyBox is a very simple, lightweight web app that is designed for Dropbox, but will work on any web server. Feature highlights: Supports: .mp3, .m4a, .ogg, .wav, .webmIt’s free as is Dropbox (First 2 GB is free and you can get up to 10 GB of free space)You don’t have to give your Dropbox credentials to a third-party serviceInternational-friendly. Works in any country that Dropbox supports....

A Beginners Guide to Linux File Permissions First of all, these examples are all tested under Linux distribution Ubuntu. Nevertheless, they should all work the same no matter which flavor of Linux you’re running. Managing access to files and directories in Linux works with a set of permissions. If you look at those, by typing ls -l from the command line, it looks like this: The first digit will usually be either blank or, for directories, you’ll see a d....

Today, we’ll show you how to add an email account in iOS 11, making it available in the default Mail app. This procedure works on both iPhones and iPad. NOTE: If you use a different email app, like Outlook, Airmail, or Spark, you must add your email accounts inside those apps. Access Email Accounts in Settings To add your email account to your iPhone, tap Settings on your Home screen....

Update: This article is for Excel 2007 & 2010. For instructions for modern versions of Excel, read our article: How to Create Drop-Down Lists Using Data Validation in Microsoft Excel. Data Validation Excel Although I normally add Data Validation drop-down lists to entire columns, you can also add the drop-down to individual cells. In the example below, I’m going to build a drop-down to an entire column to help me build out the Genre category of my music collection....

For example, someone could mess with your network settings, personalization, privacy, language settings, etc. To avoid this, you’ll need to configure your PC to block settings access for certain users. You can do this by modifying the Registry or by configuring Group Policy settings, depending on your version of Windows. To block users from the settings app on Windows 11, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Block Settings Access on Windows 11 If you’re using Windows 11 Home, your best option to block settings access on Windows 11 is to use the Registry....

The Kyocera Torque is one of those tough phones designed for military use. Wirefly investigator took it for a test drive. After running it through the washing machine, freezing it in a block of ice, and dropping it off of a second story roof onto pavement the phone was still working and in pretty good shape. On top of that it’s quick, snappy, is running JellyBean, and is extremely easy to root There’s just one problem… The phone isn’t available on Virgin Mobile, a service I’ve been using for years since it doesn’t charge out the wazoo like Sprint does....

Cast Media from OneDrive on Android to Compatible Devices Make Sure the App is Up to Date To get started, you need to make sure you’re running the latest version of the OneDrive app on your phone or tablet. To make sure it’s up to date, launch the app, and tap “Me” icon in the lower-right corner, and tap Settings. On the following screen scroll down to the “About” section where you should see version 6....

In addition, it includes Prime Video, which also has features you’re not using. Benefits like downloading content for offline viewing and using a Fire tablet as a second screen device. Prime Video allows you to subscribe to additional services through its service. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Changing the default client from the Mail app to something else is similar to making PDFs and Photos open on the Desktop, or preventing videos and music files from opening in Windows 8 apps. Set Default Windows 8 Desktop Email Client Open Control Panel on the Desktop and click Default Programs. Then click “Associate a File Type or Protocol with a Program” link. Next in the Set Associations screen, scroll down the list until you find Protocols, and under that you’ll see MAILTO....

It’s also a good idea to rename your AirPods if you have more than one pair. Perhaps you just want to be a bit more creative with the naming convention of your connected Bluetooth devices. As with other devices like iPhones, you can rename your AirPods to anything you want. Here’s how to do it. How to Change the Name of Your AirPods Before beginning the rename process, you need to ensure you’ve connected your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad before renaming them....

How To Change Your Explorer’s Default Folder on Windows 7 Step 1 Right-click your Explorer taskbar icon and select Properties. Note that you may have to Right-Click it and then right-click it again within the jump list that appears to get to the context menu where you can select Properties. Step 2 The shortcut tab should open by default, but if it doesn’t just click the Shortcut tab. The only area of interest on this tab is the Target box....

Good news! The process is easy and quick, so let’s take a look at this Quick-Tip. Note: This article was written in 2010 when Android was in its early days. Now you can clear your browsing history and cache from Settings inside Chrome or whatever browser you’re using. Step 1 – While in the Android browser, Tap the external menu button. Note: On my Samsung Galaxy S it was located at the bottom left corner of the screen, but this can vary depending on your device....

From your phone, go to Settings »Lock Screen. Choose Screen Security and tap on Screen lock. You’ll be given a number of lock types. Choose Face Unlock. You’ll see a few details about the Face Unlock feature. Tap on Set it up. You’ll see two tips for the capturing your face optimally. Try to follow these and tap on the Continue button. Hold your phone in front of your face (at eye level as advised) and wait until the software detects it....

Figuring out how to create a PDF document can be a real headache. There is a lot of software out there labeled as “PDF creators” or PDF converters,” but they always seem either too complicated or too limited. CutePDF offers a free solution for converting nearly any type of document into a PDF format. Hold on I know I need them but what is a PDF again? A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a format system invented by Adobe....

Create a PIN Sign-in Chromebook To set up a PIN to sign in, head to Settings > Device > Screen lock. Then you will need to type in your password again and select PIN or password under the “Screen lock and sign-in options” section and then the “Set up PIN” button. Then you enter in the PIN number you want to use – which must be at least six digits, not just four like you’d expect....

I’ve shown you a method for doing this previously, but it had the inconvenience of resetting every time WordPress updates — which is frequently. Here’s how to modify your WordPress login page to permanently use your custom logo. Browse to your WordPress “/wp-content/themes/currenttheme” folder. The default theme is twentyeleven however if you’re using a custom theme, go there. Download and edit the functions.php file. Tip: Before proceeding further it is a best practice to make a backup copy of your functions....