That hard drive, even if you don’t think it still works, can have all the data harvested off of it. What can you do to make sure your tax returns, social security number, and all that banking information is unusable to the baddie scrounging at the electronics recycling depot? That’s what we’re going to look at today. Back It Up First We’ll preach it until the whole world is converted....
There are a few approaches you can take to backup your Windows system. You can use a tool like SyncToy to schedule the backup of the most important folders on your system. Or you can choose from a list of free system cloning apps to take a full backup of your entire Windows system. In this article, you’ll learn how to use one of those tools – EaseUS – to set up an automatic backup system for Windows with a smart backup schedule that won’t interfere with your computer use....
Note: The following instructions will only work if you have multiple keyboard languages installed on your devices. Check out our previous article on how to add another language and keyboard to Windows 10, for example. Switch Between Keyboard Languages on Windows 10 Windows 10 offers multiple ways to change the current keyboard language. You can either use a taskbar option or use a keyboard shortcut to switch the keyboard language....
There are a few ways you can use DLNA to stream content from your PC to other devices. For instance, you could use Windows’ own built-in DLNA service or you could use a third-party tool like Plex to stream your content instead. If you want to create a DLNA media server using Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is a DLNA Media Server? DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, and refers to the group of manufacturers and developers behind the technological standard of the same name....
TaskbarX provides the old-school Windows dock where your app icons are in the center position or placed at whatever position you configure. It also lets you customize taskbar animations, taskbar icon positions, and startup delay. You can use it with the standard bottom taskbar or even with the vertical taskbar configuration. It also allows for unlimited taskbars. This guide will walk you through downloading and configuring TaskbarX for your Windows system....
Safeguarding these important files is a task in itself. Although Windows doesn’t protect your files by default, it does offer an option that helps protect your files from any deletion attempts. In fact, there are multiple ways both in-built as well as third-party ones that help keep your files from getting modified on your computer. Prevent Files From Being Deleted Using The Default Option The best way to prevent file renaming and deletion in Windows is to use the default option available on your system....
To take control of your computer’s administration, you have to understand how Windows 7 is organized when it comes to the administrative accounts. Although a complicated subject, there are three things you should know about administration in Windows 7 to make using your computer a secure but easy-to-use experience. Administrator Account Unknown to many users of Windows 7, every installation of the operating system has a hidden (some call it secret) Administrator account....
While perfectly accurate translation is still a long way off, you can buy earbuds that will translate in real-time. We rounded up the best wearable translators you can buy today. Invest in one of these and your next trip abroad could be much more fruitful. Google Pixel Buds 2 — $180 The Pixel Buds 2 are the most recent iteration of Google’s Pixel Buds. This is an impressive pair of earbuds even without the translation functionality, boasting an Adaptive Sound feature and touchless access to Google Assistant....
It’s no wonder they’re the favorite of students, educators, and business-people alike. If you’re considering a new Chromebook before the school year starts, or are just on the hunt for some new hardware, check out the best budget Chromebooks. A Note On Budget Chromebook Prices Chromebook prices vary, as do prices for all laptop types. The COVID-19 pandemic saw an incredible rush on Chromebook models, globally. As a result, prices for some budget Chromebook models have unfortunately risen slightly....
Among the reasons Bluetooth doesn’t work when trying to pair your devices, include the proximity between devices, device compatibility, interference from various sources like WiFi or radio spectrum signals, low battery, or simply because it’s not enabled. We’re going to show you how to resolve when Bluetooth doesn’t work on your computer and smartphone and get them back to working condition. Fix When Bluetooth Doesn’t Work On a Windows PC On a Windows computer, you may experience Bluetooth connection issues due to device compatibility, operating system, or driver and/or software updates....
IE PassView works with Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and above, through Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10. Download IE PassView from http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/internet_explorer_password.html. There are two versions of IE PassView you can download. The .exe file is a full installer with an uninstaller. The .zip file is a portable version of IE PassView. We chose to unzip the .zip file and use the portable version. To use this version, simply double-click on the iepv....
By default, Internet Explorer saves a web page as an MHT (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension HTML) file extension. If you try to open the MHT file on a PC running Windows 7/ Server 2012 R2/10, it will attempt to load the file using Internet Explorer regardless of your default browser. This is because Internet Explorer ships with every consumer version of Windows, though users with an enterprise or education license can be optionally excluded from it....
What does that mean to you as the user? You’ll often have the option of turning hardware acceleration on or off in your applications. So how useful is hardware acceleration, and what does it do? What Is Hardware Acceleration (Simple Edition) Here’s a simple explanation of hardware acceleration. Skip to the next section for an in-depth look at the process. The CPU in your computer can solve just about any type of mathematical problem....
These micro-processes contribute to the proper functioning of the Microsoft Defender Antivirus. MsMpEng.exe and MpCmdRun.exe are good examples of important core processes powering Microsoft Defender. In this explainer, we’ll cover what MpCmdRun.exe does on your Windows computer, how you can use it to manage the Microsoft Defender, and what to do when the process malfunctions. What Is MpCmdRun.exe? MpCmdRun is the Malware Protection Command Line Utility. Developed by Microsoft and built-in all Windows devices, MpCmdRun....
You may experience microphone failures on Zoom for varying reasons ranging from temporary software glitches to incorrect audio settings, or even hardware problems. So before anything, check that the microphone is working correctly. You can fire up other video conferencing apps and check if they detect your mic. For external headphones and portable USB microphones, make sure the cables aren’t broken. Likewise, confirm that they are correctly plugged into the appropriate ports on your computer....
Ubuntu and Linux in general are governed by user needs. Unlike closed applications that you find in Windows or Apple Macintosh, Ubuntu is built on community interest and a world-class community of technicians. These technicians build applications that users want and make them freely available for Linux and Ubuntu users. The advances Ubuntu has made include the number of applications which are not only suitable substitutes for Windows and Mac applications but are in many ways superior....
Finding out if you’re running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows isn’t difficult, though, and there are multiple ways for you to do so. In this article, let’s look at four of the most simple and easy ways to determine which version of Windows is running on your PC. System Information My pick for the simplest and most straightforward way to determine if you’re using 32-bit or 64-bit Windows lies within Windows’ system information....
Google Apps scripting is a background scripting tool that works not only in Google Sheets but also Google Docs, Gmail, Google Analytics, and nearly every other Google cloud service. It lets you automate those individual apps, and integrate each of those apps with each other. In this article you’ll learn how to get started with Google Apps scripting, creating a basic script in Google Sheets to read and write cell data, and the most effective advanced Google Sheets script functions....
If you think this only happens in lower-class communities — think again. Most thieves are staking out homes in more prominent neighborhoods (after all, these likely have bigger cashouts). Needless to say, you don’t want to be among the 20.5% of 18 to 29 year olds without any form of home security. So let’s take a look at the best DIY home security gadgets to upgrade your home security without crushing your bank account....
The History of C Programming C programming was developed in 1972 by Dennis M. Ritchie. Several languages have since branched off from the core C language, including C++ and Objective C. The language was created as a general-purpose language to be used in a wide variety of applications, and it has met that goal. In fact, C is one of the most widely used programming languages in existence, if not the most widely used....
