If you have an Apple computer, you can disable the “Empty Trash” warning by going to the System Preferences and clicking on the " Empty Trash" icon. While deleting files on a Mac, are you tired of warning prompts slowing you down? Would you like to empty the Trash at light speed? If so, it’s easy to turn off the warning you see when emptying the Trash on a Mac. Here’s how....
If you’re a Google Calendar user, you know how to send guests invitations to events. But what if you want to invite them even faster, without having to go through Google? Here are some tips on how to email Google Calendar event guests quickly. Start by creating an event in your calendar and selecting the “Invite Guests” tab. Type in a brief message that explains the event and why they should attend....
If you want to hide specific folders from search results in Windows 10, there are a few different ways to do so. The first way is to use the File Explorer search box. To do this, open File Explorer and click the search icon (the magnifying glass) at the top left corner of the window. Type in the name of the folder you want to hide and press Enter. The second way is to use the Windows 10 hidden files and folders feature....
Firefox users often close multiple tabs without realizing it, which can lead to some unexpected consequences. For example, if you close a tab that’s currently loading a web page, Firefox may warn you that the page is still loading and ask if you want to keep it open. If you frequently close multiple tabs without realizing it, Firefox has a feature called “tab stacking” that can help you avoid some of the consequences....
If you’re a gamer on Windows 10, there are a few things you can do to make gaming on the platform more enjoyable. One is to install the game controller drivers. These drivers allow you to use controllers that are specific to your computer, and they make gaming on Windows 10 much more comfortable and fun. Another thing you can do is to install the game launcher. This launcher helps you find and play games quickly and easily....
If you’re like most people, you probably read books in portrait mode on your Kindle. But what if you want to read a book in landscape mode? Here’s how to do it. First, open the book you want to read in Kindle. Next, press and hold down the “left” button on your Kindle keyboard and drag the cursor over to the “page orientation” icon at the top of the screen. When the “page orientation” icon appears, release the left button and select “landscape....
How-To Geek is now on Google News. This is a great news story because it means that our readers can find the latest tips, tricks, and how-to’s right where they want them - right on Google. Today, we’re proud to announce that How-To Geek is now an approved content source on Google News. In addition to browsing all our latest content, you can also keep up with our coverage in categories like Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, and more....
Windows 10 users have a wealth of options when it comes to Linux tools, thanks to the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Here are three of our favorite tools to run on Windows 10 with WSL. Ubuntu Desktop: Ubuntu Desktop is a great way to get a desktop environment on Windows 10 without installing any software. Just open the Ubuntu Desktop app and you’re ready to go. GIMP: GIMP is a powerful image editor that can be used for everything from photo editing to creating logos and graphics for websites....
Windows icons have been a part of Microsoft Windows since the early days of the operating system. Windows 1.0 was released in 1985, and Windows 3.1 was released in 1990. Windows 95 was released in 1995, and Windows 98 was released in 1998. The first version of the modern windows icon set, called “Windows 2000”, was released in 2001. The modern windows icon set has evolved over time, and has included features that are not found in earlier versions of the set....
China has announced that it will ban all cryptocurrency in the country. This is a significant development, as cryptocurrency is seen as a potential solution to many of the country’s financial problems. The announcement comes as a surprise, given that China has been one of the most supportive countries in the world for cryptocurrencies. In fact, some believe that this decision may be part of Beijing’s effort to control the spread of this technology....
Google Photos is a great way to keep your photos and prints close at hand. You can easily send prints to your friends and family by using Google Photos’ mail feature. You can also print photos and prints on your own printer, if you have one. One place Google Photos stands above other photo-sharing apps is how quickly you can use it to get prints of your photos. Now, Google has announced that there’s an even easier way....
RTF files are a popular type of file used by hackers to send phishing emails. They can be easily converted into HTML or PDF, which makes them easy to create and distribute. This makes them a favorite tool of hackers, who can use them to disguise themselves as legitimate websites or email recipients. One common way hackers use RTF files is to use them in phishing campaigns. This is when they send you an email that looks like it’s from a reputable website, but is actually a scam....
Apple’s new Unified Memory feature in its latest Macs is designed to speed up the performance of its M1 ARM-based Macs. Unified Memory allows multiple applications and files to be stored in the same memory space, which can help improve overall system performance. According to Apple, Unified Memory can help reduce the time it takes to open files by up to 50 percent, and can also speed up the loading of applications by up to 50 percent....
Android devices come with a variety of notification sounds, but some users may want to change them. This guide will show you how to do just that. To change the notification sounds on an Android device, open the Settings app and navigate to Sound & vibration. Here, you’ll find a list of all the sounds your device can play for notifications. To change one, tap on it and choose from one of the options below....
Windows 10 has a new feature called Audio Output that allows you to choose which audio device to use for playing audio. This can be useful if you want to use a different device for music playback or if you want to use a speaker system with your computer. To choose an audio output, open the Settings app and click on the Sound icon. In the Sound section, under Audio Output, select your preferred audio device from the list....
When you’re looking to buy a microphone for your computer, it’s important to make sure that you choose one that will work with Windows 10. Here are some tips on how to choose the right microphone for your needs: Look at the features of the microphone. Some microphones have built-in noise cancellation, which can help reduce background noise while you’re talking. Other microphones require an extra input (like a USB port) in order to work, so be sure to research which ones will work best for your computer....
If you don’t have a Windows 10 key, you can create one using the following steps. .. Using Microsoft’s free PowerToys utility, you can easily reassign any key to work like any other key (or even give them a novel function like muting your audio). In our case, we’ll be assigning the Windows key function to a key of your choice. (By default, the Command key on a Mac keyboard functions as the Windows key if plugged into a Windows 10 machine....
Apple’s MacBook Pro line has been a mainstay in the professional computing world for years. But with the release of the new MacBook Pro with a “notch” on the screen, some users are concerned about its impact on their work. Here’s what you need to know about the notch and how to deal with it on your MacBook Pro. The notch on the new MacBook Pro is a design feature that allows Apple to fit more screens into the same space as before....
Google Floc is a Chrome extension that allows you to disable the Google search bar on pages. This extension is available for free on Chrome Web Store. To disable the Google Floc in Chrome, open chrome://flags and click on the “Disable” button. While Google says that the new measure is designed to respect user privacy, others claim that FLoC creates more problems than it’s trying to solve. Entities like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argue that it’s still possible for bad actors to link Google’s anonymized cohort IDs with individual people....
If you’re like most people, you probably have notifications enabled on your iPhone. But if you want to disable notifications completely, there are a few steps you can take. First, open the Settings app and select the General tab. Then select Notifications. Under the Notifications section, select which notifications to disable. You can Disable all notifications or just some of them. Now that you’ve disabled notifications on your iPhone, it’s time to test out how it works....
