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You can modify all these options yourself without any assistance from your Internet service provider (ISP). If you prefer a video, check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going through some of the recommendations listed in this article: Change The Bandwidth Limit In Windows 10 Windows 10 uses a certain amount of your bandwidth to download updates for the Windows OS and apps. If it uses too much bandwidth, you can add a limit....

Fortunately, you can hide other WiFi networks so that you don’t see them on your computer. After hiding these other wireless networks, you’ll have clear access to the one (or few) that you want to see. Hiding other WiFi networks isn’t permanent. You can always undo these steps to see them again. That’s covered at the bottom of this article. What Does Hiding a Wi-Fi Network Do? Hiding other WiFi networks is pretty self-explanatory: you’ll be unable to see the network....

Do you know how to join a Zoom meeting when someone you know has set up a conference call and invited you? What You Need To Join a Zoom Meeting You don’t need an account to join a Zoom meeting. But you do need the meeting ID or the invite URL. When the host starts the session, you can join, unless there is an option set to allow you to join before the host arrives....

If you’ve decided to jump ship, Microsoft has made the process simple with the OneNote Importer tool for Windows and macOS. This allows you to migrate from Evernote to OneNote, moving your notes and clippings across in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to use the OneNote Importer tool effectively. How to Migrate from Evernote to OneNote The easiest method to migrate from Evernote to OneNote is, as we’ve mentioned, to use the OneNote Importer tool....

Picture Manager allowed users to view and edit pictures, just like the current Photos app. However, it hadn’t been updated since MS Office 2003 (i.e., when XP reigned supreme on PCs across the world). Microsoft added the Photos app as a modern replacement to the Microsoft Office Picture Manager, so newer versions of MS Office no longer include the Picture Manager. However, if you’ve gotten comfortable making quick edits with the Picture Manager, you can still install it as a standalone app....

If you ever wondered what kind of data your browser collects when you search the web, there are a few places where you can look for it. Find out how to see cached pages and files from your browser and decide whether you’d like to keep that data or clear it for good. What Are Cookies & Browser Cache? Your browser cache is a location on your computer where the cached web content (or cache) is stored....

We’ll walk you through the steps to control data users can store on your PC by setting disk quota limits. Before jumping to the steps, note that the Windows Quota Management tool only works on drives formatted using the NTFS file system. Configure Disk Quota via File Explorer There are several ways to enable the quota management system in Windows 11. You can do so via File Explorer, Registry Editor, or the Group Policy Editor....

While Microsoft Stream is definitely not a robust video editor, it does allow you to trim the beginning and/or end of a video quite easily. If trimming is the only kind of editing you need to do to your video, Stream will work just fine. If, on the other hand, you want to do more intensive video editing, you’ll be better off with a better video editor that can handle elements like soundtracks, cutting from the middle of a video, adding b-roll, and transitions between clips....

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to install and use the Linux and Android versions of Microsoft Teams on Chromebooks. We’ll also show you how to create a shortcut for the Microsoft Teams web app. Note: Only Microsoft Teams’ Android and web app versions are functional in ChromeOS. According to a Google Product Expert, the Microsoft Teams Linux version is still a work in progress. You can install the Linux version, but your Chromebook may not run the app because it isn’t fully optimized for ChromeOS....

Software companies have been steadily rolling out new and improved ways to collaborate remotely and in hybrid meeting situations. For example, Microsoft recently released an updated version of its Whiteboard app for Windows 10. It comes with a refreshed user interface and some new features. We’ll show you how to find and install the modernized Whiteboard app and give you a few tips for using it. How to Get the New Whiteboard App The new Whiteboard app is available through the Microsoft Store....

Although cloud storage seems to be taking over as a form of file transfer that can be accessed from any device or location, the USB flash drive is still incredibly useful so it’s not going anywhere just yet. USB flash drives come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and brands, which makes it hard to figure out which one is best for your needs. Whether you want to bring your vacation photos, HD movies, or sales spreadsheets with you wherever you go, we compare the best USB flash drives to help you find the right one....

Unfortunately, something happened, or I did something wrong and this option disappeared! So I tried to drag the icon to the taskbar, thinking that would work, but it didn’t either! Instead I got a red round sign that meant I could not drop the item to the taskbar. I figured something had gone wrong with the registry because I had tried to delete the overlay arrows on my desktop icons and fiddled with the registry....

It’s important to understand when something is a PUP and what potential threats you may face if you have them on your computer. The good news is that removing them is much easier than full-blown malware. Defining PUPs Defining PUPs is somewhat tricky. They aren’t a specific type of software and whether something is a PUP or not is often a matter of perspective. For example, you may install an application on your work computer because you want it and know what it does; however, your system administrator may consider it a PUP because it violates company policy....

What Is Adobe CEF Helper, and Why Does It Cause High CPU Usage? Adobe CEF Helper is the background process that renders and manages the user interface of the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app. It handles the various components —like tabs and menus—separately, so it’s typical to see multiple instances of the same process. CEF stands for Chromium Embedded Framework, which means that the process uses a lot of live web content within the application....

If you take a look at Windows Task Manager or Mac Activity Monitor while Chrome runs, you can see the Google Chrome Helper process taking up your system resources, but what is Google Chrome Helper and is it possible to disable it? To help you, here’s everything you need to know about the Google Chrome Helper process. What is Google Chrome Helper? At its core, Google Chrome is a pretty standard web browser....

Originally, Linux was not the most game-friendly operating system. Usually for its lack in hardware support, especially when it came to graphics cards. Fast forward to today and Linux has become far more popular in recent years, providing a vast array of distributions, it’s now more gaming friendly than ever. Plenty of developers have been keen on creating games that are available to not only the big two, but Linux as well....

A Note on Custom Router Firmware Many of the cool things you can do with an old router depend on custom firmware. “Firmware” is the hard-wired software on the system that can only be altered by “reflashing” the memory. Every router manufacturer decides what features should be enabled in the firmware, so even if your router’s hardware is capable of something, the factory firmware may switch it off. By installing custom firmware, you can unlock all your router’s features without being forced to buy a more expensive model....

Both technologies have their pros and cons and we’ll be looking at both to explain how each option may be suitable for you. Ultimately though, it’ll come down to your specific usage scenario. More on determining that below. WiFi Extenders and Powerline Adapters – What’s the Difference? WiFi extenders and powerline adapters are two very different types of technology that are both designed to achieve the same goal – provide a more reliable Internet connection over a longer distance....

This is a very common problem, but unfortunately, it can be caused by a number of things. Anything from your antivirus software, Windows firewall, or the network adapter itself, may prevent the active Wi-Fi network from showing up in your list of available networks. Walk through this guide, starting from the simplest fix to the more advanced ones, and hopefully before you get to the end you’ll see the Wi-Fi network show up in the list....

With so many computer configurations and third-party sound hardware, Windows 11 will inevitably run into sound issues on some systems. If you’re struggling to hear anything from your Windows 11 PC’s speakers or another audio device, try these tips to fix the issue. Install the Right Drivers and Software Before troubleshooting, install the right software if you’ve just upgraded to Windows 11 or have completed a clean install and have no sound from the outset....