Microsoft has been releasing a bunch of ads recently focused on the “click” sound that is made when you attach a type or touch cover to the Surface. That is a reassuring clicking sound so you know your keyboard it attached correctly. The annoying clicking sound is when you type on the touch cover and Windows plays a clicking sound that makes you feel like you’re using a keyboard with actual buttons....
The example below will be for Linux, but once you have it installed on Windows or Mac, you can run the same command as shown below. Download and Install FFmpeg First you’ll need to download and install FFmpeg. Most distributions have FFmpeg in the software repositories, although some support may have been stripped out of it for software patent reasons. Regardless, for our purposes a fairly plain version of FFmpeg will do....
In fact, a Google study found that 53 percent of people leave sites that fail to load in three seconds or less, which leads to high bounce rates and decreased revenues. To deal with these issues, Google created the Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). Not only does AMP accelerate your site’s loading time, but it also helps you design a compelling site, thrilling mobile experience, and increase in average click-through rate (CTR)....
DirectX Is an API, but What Is That? We’ve said that an API is software that lets games communicate with hardware, but that’s a big oversimplification. After all, hardware drivers that speak to the operating system can also be described in the same way. What an API does is standardize the catalogue of commands and features that game developers can ask computer hardware to provide. It’s a layer of software between the game and hardware that translates the two “languages” that the game and hardware device speak....
One of the ways this is done is through the Xbox Game Bar, an overlay that shows users which of their friends are online, the time, PC performance information, and more. What Is Gamebar.exe and Is It Safe? The gamebar.exe system process is the background process that runs when Xbox Game Bar is open. It displays a wealth of information to gamers and can be customized to fit each user’s individual needs....
What Is Google Search Console? Google Search Console tells you everything that the Google search crawler knows about your website. This provides some insight into how well your site is tailored for the crawler to pick up important information and to list your pages high in search results. This information includes things like: How often people see your pages in search resultsHow often people click on your pages in search resultsAny crawler errors the googlebot experiencesYour robots....
In this article, we’ll explain all you need to know about the SearchApp.exe process, whether it’s safe, and how to disable it. What is SearchApp.exe SearchApp.exe is a Microsoft Windows executable file that facilitates the search function in the start menu, file explorer, and taskbar. Previously, Windows integrated this process with Cortana under the name SearchUI.exe. That means whenever you use the search bar in the Taskbar, File Explorer, or the Start Menu, SearchApp....
Take all the jargon you will find in the box. What does it all mean? Do you find yourself asking “What wireless router features do I actually need?” In this buying guide, you’ll learn what to look for in a WiFi router – including features and specifications. WiFi Standards Looking at a box, users will find terms like AC1200, AC1900, and AC3200. What do these combinations of letters and numbers mean?...
If you log into Instagram with Facebook, you’ll need to head over to Facebook to update your password there. However, if you have a separate password for Instagram, you can quickly reset it via the app or the Instagram website. Unless you diligently use a password manager or have some other system for remembering passwords, you’ll probably forget a password at some point. We’ll walk you through how to reset your Instagram password if you’ve forgotten it or you think your account may have been hacked or compromised in a data breach....
The upgrades aren’t the only possible cause, though. An issue with your network settings or adapters can also lead to your computer not showing up on the network. Fortunately, there are a few easy fixes you can try to address this issue. Turn on Network Discovery This is the first thing to check. If network discovery is turned off on your computer, your Windows 10 PC won’t be visible to other devices on the network and vice versa....
For example, let’s say you’re a programmer or web developer and you want to be able to search your code files like .aspx, .html, .java, .php, etc. With Windows 7, you can configure the search indexer to not only index any file you want, but also to index the file contents. By default, the Search Indexer in Windows 7/8/10 indexes the most common locations where your files would be stored, i....
Microsoft Teams is the venerable Seattle software company’s entry into the video conference wars, and it comes with a wealth of features. In this article, we’ll focus on Microsoft Teams video conferencing, including how to join meetings and access all the features Teams meetings have to offer. How to Join a Microsoft Teams Video Conference When someone invites you to a Microsoft Teams Video Conference, they’ll send you a link to join the meeting....
The message is simply informational and doesn’t provide any kind of actual security. Depending on what you write, it can deter someone, but the message is removed once they click OK. Also, you can only edit the security policy settings on the Pro and higher versions of Windows. It won’t work on Home or Starter editions. Edit Logon Message in Windows Enter the following into the Search programs and files box on the Start menu and press Enter or click the link....
Keep in mind that all of the software mentioned in this article is generally considered by the public to be ‘good’ software, with the full range of file sharing, desktop/mobile and web based apps, chat logs, team conferencing, and collaboration features. We’ll be focusing on how each one differs from one another. Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is free, but with an Office 365 subscription you’ll get Office integration and more storage via OneDrive....
If you use your computer for extended periods of time, a vertical mouse seems like a no brainer. However, picking out the right mouse is important. The demand for such products is still relatively new, which means not all choices are as ergonomic as one might hope. We’ve created this guide specifically to help you find the best vertical mouse products out there so that you don’t need to navigate the online shopping minefield without a helping hand....
I recently upgraded a Windows 10 machine for a client and quickly realized something was amiss when I clicked on the Start button. For some odd reason, several of the default Windows apps were missing. This included News and Weather. I figured I would go to the Microsoft Store and download them again, but the Store was giving me errors. In this article, I’m going to talk about a few ways you can reset Windows so that the default apps come back....
First, we have to say this thing is wild. It’s a Frankenstein mishmash of different components, but somehow they all work together. The CrowPi2 laptop is intended to be a STEM learning platform for the kids in your life. The laptop runs Linux, and the system can be used to learn Python, Scratch, AI, and Minecraft by following the step-by-step instructions that come in the kit. Moreover, beneath the keyboard is an all-in-one board with a bunch of sensors to help kids (or, let’s admit it, adults) learn hardware electronics while programming....
The problem? Not having email access might cause you to miss something important. What if your opinion is needed in order to proceed with a big sale? What if a client desperately needs you? The workaround is to set up email forwarding in Microsoft Outlook. By configuring auto-forwarding, you can be at ease knowing that all mails sent to your work email account will be automatically forwarded to another email address....
Though most people probably think of Wix as a place to make personal brand sites or set up small online shops, it has a robust blogging tool as well. If you want to make a beautiful Wix blog to rival the best WordPress can offer, you’re in the right place. The Trouble With WordPress While WordPress is an excellent, mature blogging platform, it’s not the most user-friendly experience. WordPress itself is a free and open source software package....
This will come in handy so you can maximize your slides to the size of the projector or monitor you’ll be using and deliver a better presentation. Choose One Slide Size First PowerPoint allows you to change the slide size anytime you like, but it’s a good idea to pick the right size before you start creating your presentation. If you decide to change the size later, PowerPoint will do its best to give you options on how to shift items around, but it will more than likely result in having to totally redesign your slides....
