Your Apple ID password is essential for setting up any new Apple device, and it remains a crucial component of the Apple ecosystem no matter where you take your device. If you need to change your Apple ID password, the process is simple whether you do it on your Apple device or via the web. We’ll guide you through the steps to change your Apple ID password on either platform below....
Thankfully, smartphones allow you to add multiple people to the same call to create conference calls where all of you can speak to and hear each other at the same time. We’ll explain how to conference call on iPhone and Android below. What is a Conference Call? A conference call is simply a telephone call involving more than two people. Modern smartphones allow you to call someone, then add another person to that call....
Whatever the reason, there are a few different ways to convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides. Here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides One of the easiest ways to convert a complete PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides is by uploading it. By uploading the PowerPoint (PPT or PPTX) file to Google Slides, the file will automatically convert into a Google Slides-friendly format. To convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides directly, follow these steps:...
You can disable ad tracking (along with other types of tracking) during a clean install of Windows 11 or upgrade from Windows 10 to 11. However, if you clicked through the privacy options, you can disable ad tracking (and more) later from the Settings app. One easily identifiable place to find personalized ads is the Widgets board which displays news, weather, and other content. Luckily, you can disable advertising tracking on Windows 11....
Microsoft is currently introducing this enhanced search box and AI system to Windows 11 users. The integration isn’t seamless, however, as your inquiries are directed to the Bing AI Chat page through the Microsoft Edge browser. If you’re not interested in Bing Chat AI, you can disable it by following the steps below. Where to Find Bing Chat AI As noted, this new AI feature is rudimentary and not fully integrated....
If you’re not ready to update your PC, and you’re sick of these notifications, you can disable them. There’s a few methods you can try, from modifying the Windows Registry to making changes to Group Policy rules. Typically, this setting is meant for system administrators, but anyone can turn them off. We’ll show you how to disable update notifications on Windows 11 below. How to Disable Update Notifications on Windows 11 Using Group Policy First, we’ll look at disabling the notifications via Group Policy....
By enabling this feature, you can glance down to see how close you are to your goal. So you don’t have to stop mid-document from opening the word count tool. How to Display the Word Count in Google Docs Online Visit the Google Docs website, sign in if necessary, and then open your document. You’ll then see the word count box display in the bottom left corner of your document....
Different problems can arise, including bad connectivity, message syncing, or an unstable app. Whatever the problem, there are troubleshooting steps you can take to get Gmail working again. The step you use will vary depending on the problem. We’ll show you how to fix the fundamental issues you may experience with Gmail on your iPhone below. Restart Your iPhone Whether the app is unstable or you’re having sync issues, restarting your iPhone is the first place to start....
While following sports isn’t the only thing you can do with the lock screen widget, it’s convenient for following sports scores and keeping tabs on the game with a glance. While useful, getting this to work isn’t just a case of toggling a switch. If you want to follow live sports on your iPhone, follow the steps below. How to Enable Live Activities on Your iPhone For this to work, you don’t need to install a third-party app....
If you’re working with Google Sheets, you may need to add additional rows to your spreadsheet. Adding one row is simple enough, but what if you want to add multiple rows at once? Learn how to insert multiple rows in Google Sheets below. How to Insert a Single Row in Google Sheets If you want to add multiple rows in Google Sheets, but the rows aren’t consecutive, then your only option is to add them one at a time....
However, you can do much more with an online document in Google Docs. You can add interactive forms of content, such as videos, to improve engagement with the topic you’re writing about. If you’re unsure how to insert videos into Google Docs, follow our guide below. How to Insert a YouTube Video Link in Google Docs Google Docs will automatically recognize certain types of links and provide different methods for interacting with them....
Prepare Your Data Microsoft recommends formatting your geographic data in a table. If it’s not, you can select the data, click Format as Table on the Home tab, and choose a style. Other data suggestions from Microsoft for the 3D Map feature include: A table where each row is a unique record.Text as column or row headers instead of data.At least one geographic property per row of data, such as city, state, region, country, or zip code....
With different styles and customization options, you can create a useful pie chart in Excel and an attractive one simultaneously. How to Create a Pie Chart in Excel While some of the features for customizing a pie chart differ slightly, the process for creating one is the same in Excel on Windows, Mac, and the web. You’ll see that pie chart pop right into your spreadsheet, ready for you to customize!...
With Collections, you can organize quizzes for each class or term, surveys for customers or employees, and forms for sign-ups or registrations. However you want to group your forms, Collections in Microsoft Forms makes it easy. How to Create a Collection in Microsoft Forms If you want to create a collection in Microsoft Forms: Add Forms to a Microsoft Teams Collection Once you create a Collection, you can quickly add surveys, quizzes, or forms....
What’s Taking Up Space On Your Mac? That’s your first question. Maybe it’s just a few huge files. Skip Apple’s About This Mac storage section. It doesn’t give you enough details to act upon. Its purpose is to give you a basic idea of how much space you have left. My go-to utility to analyze space issues is Daisy Disk. That program is nagware. It’s free for the first few uses....
If you’re trying to analyze data where dates are important, being able to sort by date is important. Thankfully, Google Sheets makes it easy to sort your data into date order. You’ll need to be sure all your dates are in a valid date format first. Once that’s done, you can sort your dates in seconds. If you’re unsure, here’s what you’ll need to do to sort by date in Google Sheets....
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....
Credential Guard with secure boot helps protect passwords and other sensitive credentials from malicious actors. You may want to turn off Credential Guard if it interferes with other services or protocols, however. To disable Credential Guard on Windows 11, follow these steps. What is Credential Guard? The Credential Guard security feature helps protect access to passwords and other sensitive credentials from unauthorized access. It is tied to the Local Security Authority Server Service to authenticate credentials....
Thankfully, typing arrows in Word can actually be remarkably easy, thanks to some handy shortcuts. You can even create your own shortcuts if there are specific arrow symbols that you intend to use regularly. If you’re ready to get to the point (pun intended) then here’s how to type arrows in Word. How to Type Arrows in Word Using AutoCorrect One of the quickest ways to type arrows in Word is to use the pre-defined AutoCorrect shortcuts....
File History offers you a timeline snapshot of files in important files, including those in the Documents folder and on your Desktop. If you’ve deleted a file, or you want to restore an older file you’ve saved over, you can use File History to do it. File History has since been available since Windows 8, but the feature continues to work on Windows 11. If you’re unsure how to use File History on Windows 11, follow the steps below....
