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We’ll walk you through IDM’s download process and compare its download speed for different files across different platforms. This post also covers factors affecting IDM’s download speed and how to configure the app for improved download performance. 5x Download Speed Increase: How’s That Possible? Internet Download Manager uses a “Dynamic File Segmentation” technology to speed up file download on your computer. It splits a file into eight segments and downloads them individually....

WIndows isn’t perfect, though. As it’s learning the files and folders that you access the most, there may be a few that you don’t want to be displayed in a menu that’s so prominent in Windows Explorer. If so, there are ways around that. In this article, let’s talk about a few of the ways you can customize your Windows 10 Quick Access menu so that you get the most out of it....

Find Ubuntu Host Name Your host name can be found in several places. The first place we will look is the Terminal window. To open the Terminal window, select Accessories | Terminal from the Applications menu. In newer versions of Ubuntu, like Ubuntu 17.x, you need to click on Activities and then type in terminal. Your host name displays after your username and the “@” symbol in the title bar of the Terminal window....

The first thing I thought was maybe there was some hardware issue and Windows 10 was not recognizing the key press properly. I decided to try to change the brightness level in the OS itself. I opened Action Center and clicked on Expand and then tried to adjust the brightness there, but again nothing happened! Now I was really confused. I also tried to go to Power Options and change the brightness there, but again it didn’t make any difference on the actual display....

Random Text To do this, position the cursor at the beginning of a blank paragraph. Type the following and press Enter. It doesn’t matter if you use lowercase, uppercase, or mixed case. Depending on your version of Word, you’ll get a default set of paragraphs with the same number of sentences in each paragraph. In Word 2016, I got 5 paragraphs, each with three sentences. All of the sentences are helpful hints on how to use Word....

Which makes this a great time to familiarise yourself with what RFID is and the various uses it’s used for today. The Physical Components Of RFID An RFID system consists of two main components. First, you have the RFID tag itself. This contains the ID information, usually with reference to a large external database. Secondly, we have the RFID reader. This is the device that extracts the information stored in the RFID tag....

If you didn’t know already, Trello is one of the most popular team collaboration platforms. Trello is considered a great tool to be used alongside apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack, as opposed to competing with them directly. So let’s take a look at how you can bring the Windows Trello desktop app into your daily life to improve your productivity. Be Productive Without Distractions One of the best benefits for using any desktop app may sound a little silly in writing, but in practice it really does work....

You can also create a Gantt chart in Excel, but a Google Docs Gantt chart is readily accessible over the cloud. You can allow authorized members edit access so they can collaborate on a Google Doc without having to send the spreadsheet back and forth via email. Create a Google Docs Gantt Chart Before you get started with creating a Google Docs Gantt chart, you need to populate the Google worksheet with some data....

Hyperlink to a Website or Webpage Quick Tip: Use the Ctrl + K (Windows) or Command + K (Mac) keyboard shortcut to open the Insert Hyperlink window quickly. Hyperlink to an Existing File Follow the steps below to hyperlink texts to an existing file or folder. Hyperlink to a New Document Word has a hyperlink feature that creates a new, blank document. Hyperlink to a Place or Section As mentioned earlier, it’s possible to link a text to a section in your Word document....

In fact, it’s a whole bunch of apps. We’ve put together a list of the top productivity apps that can help you be more organized at home, at work, at school, and just become an all-around organization expert. How to Be More Organized at Home While you might already have your routine at work, things are always more difficult to organize and keep in order when at home. If you’re looking to simplify your chores and free up some time while doing it, here are a few apps that can help....

You might ask why is port 80 important for http? Well, for one, it is the ease of use for the users. If you are browsing to a web server listening on a port other than port 80, you will need to include the port number along with the address. Something like this: http://yourdomain.com:81/ if port 81 is your web server’s port. If you use port 80 then you won’t have to type in port 80 on the address since it is the standard port used for HTTP....

Before Microsoft releases any new features and software to the general public, it rigorously tests them to make sure they’re fit for purpose. A large number of Windows users play their part in this process, thanks to Windows Insider, a special beta-testing program that any Windows user can sign up for. Before You Sign Up For Windows Insider As long as you’re running Windows 10, you can sign up for the Windows Insider program....

You’d be surprised by the number of factors that contribute to a computer’s sluggishness. To really dial in on the cause, you’re going to need to run diagnostics. This is the only way you’ll get to the root of the problem. In this guide, you’ll learn how to perform a benchmark test. We’ll also provide some tips on how to improve your computer’s performance. Windows Resource and Performance Monitor Windows has a built-in diagnostics tool called Performance Monitor....

There are some steps you’ll need to take before you’re ready to connect to a Windows PC remotely. You’ll need to configure Remote Desktop through your router, ensuring that the necessary ports are open and that port forwarding is active. To do this and use Remote Desktop remotely, you’ll need to follow these steps. Configuring Windows Firewall to Allow Remote Desktop Access Before you can configure Remote Desktop connections through your router, you’ll need to make sure that Windows will allow ingoing and outgoing connections to your PC....

For some, this can also be a curse. Posting too many personal things online can backfire, unsurprisingly, causing endless amounts of frustration. Friends can just as easily become enemies with the wrong like or follow, and your brand can crumble before your eyes for the same reasons. Social media can be rather cutthroat if you let it. For that reason, it’s a good idea to know how to rid yourself of it in an attempt to wipe the slate clean....

Enter a Custom Instagram URL The simplest way to enjoy Instagram on the web in dark mode is by using a custom URL. This trick works in any web browser. You’ll then head to Instagram, where you can log in and see the web content in dark mode. Rather than enter this URL for the dark theme on Instagram each time, consider creating a bookmark or saving the tab for fast access....

If you can’t find your BitLocker Drive Encryption recovery key, we’ll show you where to look. Check Your Microsoft Account Did you choose the “Save to your Microsoft account” option when encrypting your drive in BitLocker? Visit https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey in a web browser and sign in to your Microsoft account. You can use any web browser on any device—Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android. If you have multiple Microsoft accounts, sign in to the account linked to the computer you want to unlock....

However, when I logged into a computer external to my network using remote desktop and tried to send an email to an account I created on the Exchange Server, I got the following message: Followed by some kind of message relay error : Note that if you have come to this page because you are trying to send an email to someone and you’re not sure if it’s a problem on your side or with the receiving side, it’s definitely with the receiving side!...

When your Windows keyboard key breaks, you’re left without one of your most basic tools. Unless you want to unlearn some of the most basic Windows skills, you’ll need to fix your broken keyboard key instead. There are a few ways to do this, so to help you, here are a few steps you can follow. Check Your Keyboard For Damage Before you do anything else, you should inspect your keyboard for physical damage....

Having too many tabs or windows open, using problematic extensions, or running an obsolete version of the browser can cause Edge to become unresponsive. Luckily, you have various ways to get around the problem. Close Multiple Open Tabs and Windows in Microsoft Edge A major reason Edge freezes up is that you have too many tabs or windows open in your browser. This uses up your computer’s resources, sometimes leaving nothing for the browser to work with....