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In this post, I’ll go through the 10 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 that I think you should definitely learn. There are literally hundreds, most of which no one will ever use. I’ve already seen several bogs write posts like Top 30 Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts, but that’s way too many for the average user. I pretty much only use 5 to 10 shortcuts on a daily basis. Either way, you can speed things up a little using shortcuts, especially if you have a giant flat panel using a super high resolution....

TikTok was the only non-Facebook app in 2019 to hit the top 5 downloads spot worldwide. What’s even sweeter is that meteoric success has come quickly, which means it’s a goldmine for anybody trying to market absolutely anything. Why? Well, TikTok still has this strange stigma surrounding it. It’s notoriously known as “that lip-syncing app for kids” but truth be told, it’s evolved far past that point. This means that if you get in now, you’ll be ahead of the thousands of businesses still scared to touch it....

Microsoft isn’t just beefing these apps up to match their desktop counterparts. There are some features that really set the mobile apps apart. In this case one such feature is insert data from picture. With this function you can grab your phone or tablet and photograph tabulated information such as a food label or spec sheet. The app then sends the image to the cloud where machine vision software interprets it and turns it into a regular table....

In this article, we’ll discuss what drivers do, why you need them, and how to update them correctly, so you can keep your computer working efficiently. What Are Drivers? A driver is low-level code (a program) that facilitates communication between a hardware component or a software application and an operating system (OS). It acts as a translator that enables your OS to ask hardware or software to do what you want....

Not only does it keep your sensitive data and credentials safe, it also generates unique and strong passwords for you so you don’t have to keep reusing the same ones across your devices and platforms. Think of it as a notebook where you store your most valuable login credentials, locked by a master key known only to you. How a Password Manager Works A password manager stores your passwords in an encrypted form to protect them from prying eyes and improper access....

Early phone cameras were absolutely awful, but the ability to have a camera with you wherever you go, quickly made them extremely popular. Manufacturers have thus been pouring an absolute fortune into camera development and now we have phones with cameras that can give professional cameras a run for their money. At least under the right conditions. One thing that relatively few smartphone cameras currently have however, is optical zoom....

One of the most useful features of YNAB is the built-in Emergency Fund feature. It lets you plan a goal for your emergency savings and set a target year when you want to achieve it. Then, YNAB automatically calculates exactly how much you need to save every month to get there. What Is an Emergency Fund? Everyone should have an emergency fund set aside as a cushion for when life takes an unexpected turn for the worse....

If you’re looking to ace your next big meeting in Zoom, here are some tips that you can use to make sure everything runs smoothly and you come across as a confident and engaging presenter. Check Your Equipment The first thing to do to avoid hiccups during your Zoom presentation is to check your equipment. There are various tests you can perform to check if your webcam is working as well as fixes that you can perform if your mic doesn’t seem to work properly....

A common trait of highly effective people is that they’re organized. They keep track of things, from prioritized lists of daily to-dos and important ideas to more mundane things like shopping lists, recipes, and reminders. OneNote is made to help you do just that. How to Get OneNote Anyone can get OneNote for free for web, Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. You’ll get 5GB of storage with a free account....

The fight for net neutrality has been just one of the issues important in this area, but there have been so many more. If it’s the only one that you can think of, maybe you owe it to yourself to stay more informed! The good news is that online organization and activism have become more and more popular over the years, and nonprofits and publications have dedicated themselves to reporting and acting on the pressing issues for those passionate about the internet remaining free and open....

Once you’ve finished reading, you’ll have a good understanding of the YouTube algorithm and how to adjust your content to match it. The Basics of the YouTube Algorithm There are possibly hundreds, if not thousands of factors that help to boost your video views on YouTube, but there are two that are abundantly more important than any other in 2019. This is click-through rate and average audience retention rate. Click-through rate is the percentage of people that click your video when they see it on their screen....

If you love Reddit but don’t enjoy using the official Reddit apps, you can try one of the third-party Reddit alternatives. They’re free to use and offer a better user experience for redditors. 1. Deck for Reddit If you consider yourself a Reddit power user, you’ll enjoy Deck for Reddit a lot. The name of the site is self-explanatory – it allows you to create a deck of columns with different subreddits in each....

Rather than trying to sync your videos manually, you can try one of these seven apps, websites, and services to help you watch videos together with your friends without leaving your own home. 1. Teleparty (Netflix Party) With original content and old favorites to enjoy, Netflix is one of the best streaming services around, but thanks to a third-party Chrome extension called Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party), you can enjoy watching Netflix with friends online without leaving your sofa....

Why choose over-ear headphones? The over-ear sport headphones block the outside disturbances thanks to the noise-canceling technology, create a more balanced soundstage, and don’t fall out of your ears during an intense workout thanks to the comfortable fit of a headband. This article will introduce you to some of the best over-ear headphones for exercising and help you choose a pair to get the best out of your workout sessions....

Whatever the reason for changing the boot sequence, the process of accessing the BIOS can vary by computer. The difference will depend on whether you have a legacy BIOS or the newer UEFI BIOS on your computer or both. I won’t go into details on the differences between the two types of BIOS, other than how to access them. Once you have gotten into the BIOS on your computer, you’ll then be able to change the boot order....

If you’re a privacy freak who doesn’t want someone else to see what kind of documents you’ve been opening, clearing this list is essential! However, starting with Windows 7, there was a new feature introduced called a Jump List. You can read my previous post to understand how Jump Lists work. With Jump Lists, that functionality basically moved from the Start Menu to the taskbar in Windows 8 and Windows 10!...

Whatever the case, there’s a simple way to get all your content downloaded from Google Photos. Note that I previously talked about how you can download photos and videos from Facebook too. It’s worth noting that if you simply need to download a couple of albums, it’s easier to just do that manually. Click on an album and then click on the three vertical dots at the top right. You’ll see an option called Download All....

I’ve previously written an article on how to network two computers together that are both running Windows and I’ve also written about how you can connect two computers wirelessly and share data! So if you’ve read either of those two articles, but still cannot access a share on another computer on the same network, try out the following troubleshooting tips! Troubleshoot Network Share Issues Workgroup – Make sure that each computer that you want to access is in the same workgroup....

In the Sound and Audio Devices or Sound applet in Control Panel, everything was grayed out and there was a message saying No audio device under the Volume tab. On Windows 7, it will say No audio devices are installed on the Playback tab. Missing Drivers Upon checking under the Hardware section via the System Properties, we found a couple of yellow exclamation points next to Multimedia Audio Controller. Now this issue would have been easier to fix if the computer had a separate sound card installed and would have simply involved downloading and re-installing the latest driver for the sound card....

Normally, you’ll find the Google Search bar widget right on your main screen with any Android phone you purchase. If you accidentally removed it, here are a few things that you can do to restore Google Search bar back on your smartphone’s home screen. How to Restore the Google Search Bar Widget Google Search Bar widget allows you to search Google for anything from your home screen. If you find the Google Search bar missing, it may be that you accidentally deleted the widget....