The menu bar and status bar prevent you from running at the maximum resolution (unless you use seamless mode). If you are using a computer with a small screen, such as a laptop, your screen real estate is very limited and you need to claim every inch of space you can. There is a hack that allows you to switch off the menu bar and status bar and get your virtual machine to run in the maximum resolution....
You’ll want to do it especially when you notice a slowdown in the performance of the app, which is often the result of a lot of cache files that have been created over a period of time. There are ways to delete various Outlook cache files as shown below. Clear Outlook Cache Files Using File Explorer Using File Explorer to clear Outlook cache is one of the easiest ways to do the task....
For guest users, however, you probably don’t want to go to the trouble of setting up an entirely new user account each time. What you can do instead is set up a dedicated Windows 10 guest account. This account has limited access to settings, but will allow users to run already installed software and access the internet. Why to Use a Windows 10 Guest Account Previous versions of Windows offered a dedicated guest account as a standard feature....
There are several ways to do this. One is to actually copy an HTML document straight from a browser and paste it into a Google Doc. The other is a trick using the importHTML function in Google Sheets to customize HTML formatting that you can then embed into a Google document. Embed HTML Page Into a Google Doc If you’re writing a document that requires information from the web, the last thing you want to have to do is paste that information as text....
These and other sound failures could be caused by hardware and software problems. For example your laptop speakers or headphones may not work, or a new operating system update added a patch that could conflict with the old audio drivers or your sound card’s software. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we made a short video going over some of the fixes mentioned below: Fix Laptop Audio Not Working In Windows 10 Whatever the case may be, we’re going to show you some tried and tested solutions to use when you find audio not working on your Windows or Mac laptop....
BSOD errors often come with hard-to-decipher names, and the unexpected store exception error is one example of that. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single or obvious cause for this kind of BSOD. That said, if you’re trying to fix an unexpected store exception error in Windows 10, here are some common fixes you could try. What Causes An Unexpected Store Exception Error In Windows 10? Trying to determine what a BSOD error is caused by isn’t the easiest process, but unexpected store exception errors are most often caused by hardware failures, such as a faulty hard drive or graphics card, or by other essential hardware components in your PC, such as your system memory....
Many people find the auto-sleep feature unwelcome. Whether you are a power user running multiple computers at once or just someone who juggles other tasks while using their PC, you need a way to keep your computer awake without interaction. So here are all the ways you can prevent your PC from automatically logging off without having to touch the mouse or the keyboard manually. Modify Windows Power Options The most straightforward method for disabling auto-sleep is to change the Windows Power settings....
Read on to learn how to locate the Startup folder in Windows 11 and what you must then do to add programs to it. We’ll also go over how to manage applications that already open at startup. Access Startup Folder in Windows 11 Windows 11 provides separate Startup folders for each user account on your PC. However, it also includes a global Startup folder that affects all accounts. You can get to either location using a couple of methods—using the Run command or manually navigating to the folder location....
This sort of thing can get annoying real fast. Thankfully, modern desktop web browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have given you the power to remove such annoyances without taking up precious time and sanity. Let us show you how to mute a tab in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and other browsers. How To Mute a Browser Tab In Chrome, Safari, Firefox, & More First thing’s first, you’ll need to know how to identify which tab is the one attempting to blow out your eardrum....
The directory separator is the forward-slash (/), abbreviated as slash. For example, the path to the root directory is often referred to as slash ( /). What Is the Linux Directory Structure? For those who are familiar with Linux, you have heard terms such as root, lib, and boot. These are examples of Linux distribution directories. Linux systems use a Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). It defines the content and directory structure of all Linux distributions....
But before you store valuable information in your USB drive, you should learn how to secure it. This would prevent thieves from stealing the contents of your storage device. Here are some of the ways you can password-protect your flash drive. Password Protection with BitLocker Note: BitLocker is available on Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise. The easiest way to protect your files is to set a password for the entire flash drive....
For example, let’s say you want to test out a landing page. You need to choose one aspect of the page, such as the call-to-action. Keep everything else on the page the same but use different variations of the call-to-action. Measure to see which version converts better. If you change too many elements on one page for one test, you won’t know which was responsible for the difference in clicks or conversions....
Batch files are one of the best ways to automate tasks. Add on to that the ability to schedule those batch files and you’ve got a powerful productivity tool. Scheduling Batch Files in Windows Using Task Scheduler After you make a batch file to automate a job, you’ll want it to run regularly. The easiest way to do that is with the Task Scheduler built into Windows. It’s a tool that automatically runs jobs on a schedule....
Maybe it’s vacation photos you want to send to a friend, home movies that your uncle asked for, or your music collection, 4K raw video files, backup data, video games, etc. No matter what you’re sending, there are ways to make it work. However, before choosing the best way to send the large files, first identify how big they actually are so that you’re using the most appropriate service (i....
Hosting your own Tor relay or node affords you the chance to help other users enjoy the same freedoms online with a few additional benefits. However, it’s also good to understand the potential risks. Speed is not one of the highlights of using Tor. A faster alternative would be a trusted VPN service if anonymity is your goal. There are also some who choose to use the anonymity of the service to engage in criminal activities....
What’s Microsoft Launcher? Maybe you came to this article because this is the first time you’ve heard of Microsoft Launcher. So before we go into how to turn it off, you may want to know what Microsoft Launcher is. Well, we think it’s one of the best Android launchers. If you can power search in Outlook, plot a linear regression in Excel, and know how to give a PowerPoint presentation without making people fall asleep, you’ll get the most out of Microsoft Launcher....
This tutorial covers everything you need to know about unsending and recalling Outlook email messages on your computer. How to Unsend Emails in the Outlook Web Client To unsend emails in the Microsoft Outlook web client, you must first enable the “Undo send” feature. Open Outlook in your web browser, sign in to your email account, and follow the steps below. Enable Outlook Undo Send Feature in Windows Close the settings menu and send a test email to confirm if the unsend feature works....
When it comes to making major purchases like a brand new flatscreen, you’re likely looking for the best bang for your buck. The only way you can make an informed decision is, well, by being informed. What do the acronyms stand for and which one is the better choice? These are the questions we’ll be answering today by providing a head to head comparison and brief overviews of each commonly used panel display option....
Usually this means trying to find someplace with a scanner, which is becoming a harder thing to do day by day. Thanks to the excellent quality of camera phones, people soon figured out that you could just take photos of documents with perfect clarity. However, it’s still a hassle to edit and organize these photos. Especially if you need to scan a document with multiple pages. Luckily Google Drive (Android & iOS) has come to the rescue....
Unlike the difference between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, the difference between Micro USB and USB-C isn’t just a matter of numbers. The physical dimensions of the connector are an important factor, as well, dictating the kinds of devices that can use it. Here is a detailed breakdown. How Versions of USB Are Named The naming scheme of USB versions can be confusing. Alphabetical versions like USB-A and USB-B rub shoulders with the more standard names like USB 2....
