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Even if you don’t post any sensitive or private information on social networks (which you should never do), hiding parts of or all social media activity is a good first step. You can protect yourself from data mining, identity theft, catfishing, and cyberstalkers with simple precautions. For those who want to improve your privacy and safety online, here’s how you can make your social media accounts private. How to Make Your Facebook Account Private You can tell how strongly Facebook feels against your keeping things private on their social media platform by how difficult it is to figure out the process of making your account private....

Move an App to SD Card in Android In this example, we’re moving the flashcard app, AnkiDroid. What Kind of SD Card Should I Use in My Android? There are different grades and types of SD cards. Most Android devices will only take the microSD format. Some Android devices will also have a limit to the storage size of the SD card. Check your phone specifications before you get a new phone....

It can be a pain to go through the process of removing your work from somebody’s channel, social accounts, or website, but it is possible. There are always ways to make it harder for individuals to use your content, too, and with watermarks you can at least bring attention back to you as the original creator. If you’re on YouTube, specifically, there are also some tools available to remove videos that YouTube’s algorithm notices as containing your content....

For both methods, we will be showing you step by step instructions to record videos and access your files. Before we get started, we’ll explain the differences between each method so that you know which option to go for. Which Screen Recording Method Should I Use On Windows 10? In this article, we’ll be focusing on recording via the Windows 10 Game Bar and recording via OBS Broadcaster. If you’d like to get a video recorded as quickly as possible, we’d suggest choosing the Windows 10 Game Bar....

Unlike a hard disk drive, a USB stick doesn’t have any moving parts, meaning it has fewer failure points than other storage devices. However, it’s still very vulnerable to damage, so you could lose access to your irreplaceable data. How a USB Stick Gets Damaged There are two main ways your USB stick can get damaged: physically and logically. Physical damage occurs when the plug is bent or snapped off if it’s bumped or jostled while plugged into your device....

In some cases, you may see Windows Explorer using high CPU resources. Sometimes this can be up to 30% or more of your processing power, even if you have a modern processor. Thankfully, there are fixes to this problem, but you will need to try each step out for yourself. We will list each step from how likely it is to fix your Windows Explorer high CPU problem, based on user reports online....

You can do this using Windows’ built-in network resetting tool, found in the Windows Settings menu. This will reset your network devices, as well as other important components required for network connectivity, such as your TCP/IP stack. You can also change or reset network settings using the Windows PowerShell. Troubleshooting Windows 10 Networking Issues Before you reset network settings for your WiFi or wired ethernet devices, you may find that using the built-in Windows Troubleshooter can resolve common networking issues instead....

We’ll explain three methods for showing negative numbers as red in Excel. Use whichever you’re most comfortable with or works best for your sheet. Format the Cells for Negative Red Numbers For the easiest way to format your negative numbers red, open your workbook to the spreadsheet and follow these steps. You should then see any negative numbers in your selected cells turn red while the positive numbers remain the same....

Ideally, a wireless connection should allow you to transfer documents easily from your device to the printer, but it’s not always that simple in reality. Knowing how to troubleshoot wireless printer issues can relieve some of that frustration. We’re going to cover some fixes that’ll help you work through most of them below. Troubleshoot Wireless Printer Problems Check the basics.Set your printer as the default printer.Restart all your devices.Run the Printing Troubleshooter....

While you can’t do this on your personal page, you can turn off commenting on Facebook group posts if you have the proper admin privileges. This is a good idea when you want to post a controversial announcement or piece of news that would stir up trolls. How to Turn Off Comments on a Facebook Post Group posts can quickly devolve into arguments, especially if the comment is something controversial....

This article will show you how to safely uninstall Ubuntu in Windows 10 dual boot without losing data or applications. The first part of this process is to remove the Linux operating system. Keep in mind that this will also remove all your Ubuntu data and system files. Be sure to save anything you don’t want to delete somewhere else. The second part of the process is to change the Windows boot loader....

There are a few ways you can use a video as your wallpaper on a Windows 10 PC. Several third-party apps, including VLC, allow you to apply video wallpapers to your desktop background. There are also specialist video background apps available that allow you to apply custom video backgrounds to your desktop as well. Also, check out our YouTube channel from our sister site where we go through the steps in a short video....

The number of visitors to your siteWhat country they are fromHow many pages they visited per sessionThe most popular pages on your siteHow many site visitors bounced (left without performing any action) Tracking essential metrics such as page views, session durations, and bounce rate with GA require the placement of GA Tracking Code or a GA JavaScript code snippet on every webpage. This is ideal for keeping track of general information....

If you don’t have a premium Office 365 account, you can still use Microsoft Forms by signing up for a free Microsoft account. Below, we’ll walk you through how to use Microsoft Forms, including: how to create a form, collect responses, and access the results. How to Create a Microsoft Form Begin by logging into forms.office.com. From the dashboard, you can choose to create a form or quiz, or you can use one of the free or premium templates provided by Microsoft....

The race will be broadcast on NBC and the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN on cable), not on ESPN. Other IndyCar races will be broadcast on the USA channel. Alternatively, cord-cutters can watch it online without subscribing to cable TV or multiple streaming services. That’s great news for anyone who wants to watch the race around the Brickyard. When Is the Indy 500 Start Time? The Indy 500 is advertised as “the greatest spectacle in racing,” so you won’t want to miss a second....

This particular model of iPod Shuffle was a second generation (pictured above). However, this simple fix may work on other models of iPod Shuffle also, as well as Nano and Classic iPods. Upon trying to power on the what seemed to be a dead iPod Shuffle, I was getting absolutely no playback, activity lights or anything from the device. I even tried doing a manual unfreeze/reset: With that not fixing the iPod Shuffle, I figured that the device was bricked....

Reboot Your Computer Loads of USB, Bluetooth, and peripheral problems can be solved by simply turning your computer off and then turning it on again. Since this is an easy solution, we suggest you do it first just in case the problem is due to a transient glitch. Eliminate the Keyboard as a Suspect It’s tempting to think that there might be something wrong with the computer rather than the keyboard, but your keyboard is the easiest component to eliminate as the source of the problem....

Many users of Windows 7 prefer to install drivers manually and don’t need the operating system helping out with new devices. Luckily, there are some options you can use to prevent Windows 7 from automatically downloading and installing device drivers. This tutorial works with the Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7. Stop Automatic Device Driver Downloads To stop Windows 7 from automatically downloading and installing device drivers, begin by clicking on Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Devices and Printers....

This post is a compilation of some of the best Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts for use on the desktop and web app. Note: The hotkeys highlighted in this post are designed to work on devices using the US keyboard layout. They should work for other keyboard layouts/languages, too. But if they don’t, change your computer’s keyboard input layout/language or reset the keyboard to its default settings. Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts Shortcuts in Microsoft Teams lets you swiftly navigate the app, modify messaging and call settings, search messages and files, and more....

We’ll also explain how you can use the mouse or trackpad more efficiently, improve your skill, and make sure you’re avoiding any bad habits that could cause injury and pain. The Mouse Vs. The Trackpad For Productivity If you have the space for it, a mouse is better for productivity. It might not be the best choice at first, but with practice, you’ll have fast mouse movement and incredible precision that can speed up everything you do on your computer....