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Out of all Instagram features, Instagram stories are the best for sharing birthday shoutouts. They offer plenty of tools to deliver happy birthday wishes to someone in a creative way. In this tutorial, we’ll share some fun and exciting happy birthday Instagram story ideas for your inspiration. 1. Birthday Notification Instagram doesn’t send users a notification on their birthday, so why don’t you do it instead? A birthday notification doesn’t only let your friend or loved one know you remember their birthday but also notifies your common friends and followers that it’s time to celebrate....

In June of 2015, Microsoft acquired Wunderlist, a direct competitor of Microsoft’s own to-do app known simply as Microsoft To Do. At the time, Wunderlist had an impressive user base of 13 million users. This author was one of them. The Old Microsoft To Do When Microsoft first acquired Wunderlist, Microsoft’s offering (To Do) paled badly in comparison. Most of the more advanced features offered in Wunderlist Pro were nowhere to be seen in Microsoft To Do....

Both Box and Dropbox are excellent cloud storage clients that offer a lot to their users. Let’s explore the pros and cons of Box vs. Dropbox and see which one is right for you. Box Best for: business use, thanks to the variety of business-oriented subscription plans and a large number of integration options. Pros: 10 GB free storage with a free personal accountEasy to use interfaceThird-party apps integration You can create an account without sharing your billing information...

Yet these features are unique and useful for just about anyone. While you’re at it, learn about some great Chrome features you should already be using. Auto Picture-in-Picture Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to flip back and forth between apps while having a video chat with someone, and the video stays visible? That’s available in Chrome now. For non-Android devices, it still requires clicking a button to make it happen, but for Android devices, it happens automatically....

It also has action buttons that allow you to perform certain tasks quickly like switching to tablet mode, creating a note, connecting to a VPN, etc. In this article, I will talk about how you can customize the taskbar, notification area, and action center in Windows 10. If you’re only interested in one section, just skip down to the appropriate header. Windows 10 Taskbar Start Menu So what’s new in the Windows 10 taskbar?...

How Dangerous Are Viruses and Malware? When you have to decide if you’re going to install extra security to protect yourself from viruses and malware, it’s essential to know what risks you’re facing. If you get infected by one of the various kinds of malware, you could be in serious trouble. The main risks are losing your data, having your data stolen, having your identity stolen, and perhaps worst of all, having money stolen from your accounts....

Authentication of Outgoing E-mail Servers When receiving mail in any e-mail client, it is necessary to use a username and password to authenticate that you have the right to receive the e-mails in your account. The Post Office Protocol (POP) server, managed by your e-mail provider, handles incoming mail. Many e-mail service providers, however, do not require authentication for outgoing mail. Most e-mail service providers use the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to handle outgoing mail....

The FLAC vs. MP3 debate is in a much different place than it was many years ago. Audiophiles often swear by the benefits of FLAC, while the main draw to MP3 has always been its overall adoption rate and manageable file sizes. If you’re still one of the few that keeps your music collection locally, rather than simply streaming, right now is the best time to consider converting your music collection to FLAC....

To get the most out of Google Alerts, you need to know exactly why you’re using the tool. Signing up for alerts for no specific reason can overload you – literally. Google sends out alerts once a day, once a week, or “as they happen”. Choosing that last option can result in dozens of emails per day, especially if the topic you’re interested in is trending and many outlets are covering it....

Snapchat has said they don’t allow username changes due to security concerns, so there’s no way to do it from your account. However, there are a few workarounds you can try so you don’t have to feel stuck with a name you don’t like forever. Change Your Display Name The easiest way to hide your username is to create a display name. This is what will show up to your friends in chats, stories, and everywhere else your name appears....

They’ll take a cut of the profits, of course, but it beats investing in stock or manufacturing costs. It can also be a great way to customize your own clothing to wear yourself too. Whether you’re looking to start your own brand, sell merchandise, or create custom clothes to wear, this guide will take you through everything you need to know. Teespring vs Redbubble vs Zazzle – Which is Better?...

You can download an archive of your Tweets on your PC, as well as on iOS and Android devices. The process for doing this is a bit different on each device, but all of them will be covered in this article. Besides downloading your tweets, you can also download an archive of information associated with your account, such as your profile information, direct messages, any media you’ve shared, followers and those you are following, and more....

This guide will show you how to download and install Minecraft mods on PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, and console. What are Minecraft Mods? Mods are expansions that either add content to the game, alter it, or both. There are hundreds of community-made mods, many of which have been combined into incredibly complicated mod packs that can add hundreds of hours of gameplay. For example, some of the most popular mod packs turn Minecraft into an adventure game, while others expand the crafting potential, allowing players to develop massive factories and automate crafting....

With Google Forms, you not only get to add a form to your site faster, but you also get more features. For instance, you can insert media files, import questions, integrate easily with WordPress and email, share on more platforms, and enjoy additional storage in Google Drive. Additionally, Google Forms allows you to collaborate with your teammates, and track all results from your forms from different channels, not just your site....

For all these methods, you need to enable the recovery features before the phone is lost. If it’s already lost, you may still be able to track it down. Set a tough lock screen passcode so that a thief will find it harder to reset the phone or sign you out of any crucial accounts. However, if someone factory resets your phone, it’s unlikely that you will ever retrieve it....

You can usually figure out which situation you’re involved with by taking a look at what exactly you’re trying to do. If you get the Access is Denied or You don’t currently have permission to access this folder message, then you’re probably looking at a permissions problem. If you’re not an Administrator on the computer, you’re probably not going to be able to fix this issue, so first make sure you can get access to an admin account....

If your phone is infected, it isn’t the end of the world. There are a few methods to remove the pop-up virus from your Android, and we’ll start with the one most likely to work—removing any apps that you don’t trust using safe mode. Delete Suspicious Apps in Android The first step to get rid of a Google Chrome virus on your Android is to remove permissions from suspicious apps before restarting your phone in safe mode....

The problem is that all this talk of the metaverse makes it sound like a single place you access or subscribe to, but the truth is that there are a whole bunch of metaverses out there, and even more are coming. The Metaverse in a Nutshell This article assumes that you already more or less know what the metaverse is. If you don’t and you have some time on your hands, head over to our What Is the Metaverse explainer for an in-depth discussion....

These tools are free with limited features but are more affordable than costly PDF software you may only use once or twice. You can simply upload your file, press a button or two, and download the searchable document. Is My PDF Searchable? One of the easiest ways to see if your PDF is searchable is to look for particular text that you know exists in the document. Depending on the PDF tool or platform you’re using, you may have a few ways to search for text....

Stories are a great format for sharing memorable moments of your life with your followers on social media. But when you only mean to share your quick snaps with certain people from your friends list, learn how to create Private stories on Snapchat. Snapchat Stories in a Nutshell If you’re new to Snapchat, you might be confused by all the different types of Snapchat stories. To avoid accidentally sharing your story with the wrong people, here are the main facts you need to know about stories on Snapchat....