However, that may not necessarily work for all PDF files owing to security and other permissions, but there are other ways you can fulfill the same task. How to Copy Text From a PDF Before you can copy text from PDF to another application, you need to confirm that it doesn’t have security settings that disallow copying, otherwise you won’t be able to copy anything. This may be indicated by a grayed out or dimmed copy feature in Reader....
However, there are times when you may wish to disable Secure Boot. It’s easy to do on most computers. What Exactly Is Secure Boot on Windows 10? Secure Boot is a feature on your Windows 10 PC that prevents your computer from booting with non-trusted devices. These devices are the ones that Microsoft hasn’t yet approved and digitally signed. For example, if you create a bootable Linux drive, that drive isn’t signed by Microsoft....
This tutorial will show you how to add a trash folder to your Chromebook’s file manager. You’ll also learn other ways to restore deleted files on your Chromebook. How to Enable Chromebook Recycle Bin Follow the steps below to enable the hidden recycle bin on your Chromebook through Google Chrome’s Flags menu. Send Files to Your Chromebook Recycle Bin To send files to your Chromebook’s recycle bin, right-click the file and select Move to Trash....
In any case, backing up your emails is always a good idea. Even if you are using a web service like Outlook.com or Gmail, it’s still not a bad idea to use a desktop client like Outlook to download all your mail so that you have it stored locally. Web services and giants like Microsoft and Google may seem immune to failure, but you never know when something catastrophic can happen....
But there is a darker side to short URLs too in that you have no idea where they are going. When you click on a short URL, you are putting blind faith in the person that they are not sending you to a phishing site or a virus download. If it is the New York Times or the BBC, well that’s OK. You can trust big brands. But if it’s Mr MysteryMan from MysteryTown, then who knows what rabbit hole you are being taken down?...
After all, WordPress powers around 35% of the web as overwhelmingly the most popular CMS, dwarfing competitors like Drupal and Joomla. The WordPress installation process comes in a number of different flavors. Many hosting providers offer automated WordPress installation as part of their in-panel features. This will allow you to create a fresh WordPress installation with the click of a button. Alternatively, you may end up installing WordPress manually. This involves downloading an archive of its source code and using an FTP client to upload the contained files onto your web server....
SFC Scannow can automatically fix many computer errors. Unfortunately, it can go haywire too. The most common issue when using the system file checker is the “windows resource protection could not perform the requested operation” error. Read on to learn what this error means and how you can fix it. What’s Windows Resource Protection? Windows Resource Protection is a Windows feature that protects important system folders, files, and registry keys....
If you don’t already know, the latest versions of Chrome OS allow you to install Linux natively without having to create a separate install. The default distro that gets installed seems to be Debian. There is currently a feature request that will give you the option to install other distros like Ubuntu or Fedora. Check Your Chrome OS Version To install Linux apps on a Chromebook, you must be running Chrome OS 69 or later....
Essential VirtualBox Lingo Before we get into the meat and potatoes of Guest Additions, there are a few core concepts you’ll need to know to make sense of it all. If you’re already well versed in the language of virtual machines, you can just skip to the next section, but if not, stick around for a minute. We’ve already mentioned the two most important concepts in the opening paragraph: host and guest system....
Pick a Brochure Template You can choose from many brochure designs that range from services to education to business. If you don’t want a themed template, you can also pick a basic brochure. Either way, you can customize the template you choose from top to bottom. Note: Most templates use a tri-fold brochure layout. If you prefer a bi-fold brochure, look at the Word booklet templates instead. On Windows On Mac You can also visit the Microsoft Office Template site to see the options on the web as well....
To move Google Authenticator from an old phone to a new phone, all you need to do is scan a QR code on your new phone. Move Google Authenticator to a New Phone with All Your Codes Make sure you haven’t deleted the Google Authenticator app on your old phone. If you have, skip to the second section below to learn how to add your existing codes to your new phone....
A DDS file is a raster image that’s saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. A raster (or bitmap) image is the typical graphics viewable on a computer display. DDS files are used for storing digital images, most often models for 3D video games. In this article, we’ll cover several programs that you can use to open, edit, or convert DDS files. How to Open DDS Files in Windows 10 Several free image editors can open and view DDS files in Windows 10....
Under the assumption that you have never built a computer before, we’re going to approach this rather weighty topic in as logical a way as possible. Desktop Or Laptop? If you didn’t know, the world of computers is being taken over by laptops. The appeal is completely understandable. We live a more mobile life now and simply buying a complete, portable computer in a single package is the easiest way to simply get on with your life and get some work done....
However, since it’s free, your site will be hosted on the Google Sites website which starts with “https://sites.google.com”. But if you want people to easily remember how to get to your site, it’s better to point your domain to your Google Sites website. How Custom Google Sites Domains Work There are two ways you can have your own customized domain name that points to your Google Sites website. Select a domain from Google Domains: If you purchased your own domain through Google Domains, you’ll see an option in the process below to choose that domain through the wizard....
Today, mobile devices resemble personal computers, where large portions of personal data can be stored. For the most part, this data is directly connected to the internet, even that which is being saved to the SIM card. This means that not only is the security of your SIM card of vital importance against online attacks, but so too is a defense that must be maintained over the device itself. Names, addresses, photos, and phone numbers are only a fraction of what is being saved to the SIM card....
Many devices in your house could be connected to your WiFi network, like laptops, smartphones, tablets, as well as smart bulbs, and home assistants. However, it could just be strangers logging in that’s causing your WiFi signal to lose speed. There can be many different reasons why you’d like to know what devices are connected to your WiFi. Luckily, it’s an easy check. There are two ways you can go about this: Through your router’s web interface, or using network scanning software....
If you use Outlook as your email client, there’s actually a feature that can help you deal with the situations like above. The read receipt in Outlook lets you actually find out if someone opened the email that you sent them. The feature first needs to be configured before you can use it for your emails. What Is a Delivery Receipt In Outlook Outlook actually lets you request for two types of receipts: read receipts and delivery receipts....
Here we’ll walk you through how to show edits in Word and accept, reject, and hide those edits. This has you covered throughout the change tracking process. Turn on Track Changes To keep track of all edits in a document, you can turn on the Track Changes feature for everyone or even just for yourself. This is a helpful way to make sure no change goes in unnoticed. Once the feature is enabled, you can lock it to prevent anyone else from turning it off....
To sideload apps, your PC must have Hardware Virtualization enabled. Additionally, your device’s region must be set to the United States. Refer to our tutorial on installing Android apps on Windows 11 for more details about these requirements. You can sideload Android apps in Windows 11 either through Command Prompt or third-party Android installers. We’ll show you how to do both. Sideload Android Apps in Windows Using Command Prompt First, you’ll need to set up the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) and Android Debugging Bridge (ADB) on your computer....
Unfortunately, when I check the load time for my site in Google Analytics, it’s not the 1 or 2 seconds that it takes for the page to load for me, but significantly higher values like 5 or 7 or 10 seconds! Obviously, probably very few people are browsing my site with an ultra-high-speed broadband connection. Since I wasn’t getting a clear picture of the actual load time for my site, I wanted to simulate a slow connection on my computer to see what components were taking the most time to load....
