Most users who want to stop Internet Explorer and Edge from automatically opening when they start their computers, complain that these apps consume a lot of bandwidth, or they just don’t want to use it because they already have other preferred browsers. Edge tends to load pretty fast when you sign into a user account on a Windows 10 device, but this is useful mostly to active users of the browser....

Of course, a hidden share does NOT ensure that someone cannot gain access to the folder if they try hard enough. It’s best to use this as an extra security step along with your other network security policies. If you’re in a Windows domain, like within a corporate network, you will find that 99% of the time, your local hard drives are shared out. These are called admin shares in IT lingo....

Many people are aware of the basic functions that smart home hubs have to offer, but oftentimes their knowledge doesn’t extend far beyond simple commands. Smart devices are certainly useful on their own, but for a truly intelligent home, you really need the technology to work together. Create a Routine in Alexa There are a few steps to follow to get a Routine up and running, but it’s not as complicated as you’d think....

We’ll also tell you about the difference between Telegram groups and channels, how to add people to your channel, and some admin controls that you’ll need. The Difference between a Telegram Channel and a Telegram Group A Telegram channel is like an admin-only WhatsApp group, where members cannot post anything. You can think of Telegram channels like message boards–you’re allowed to get the latest updates from your favorite news portal, company, or a personality you want to follow....

Deleting your Google account data doesn’t remove your Google account; you won’t lose your Gmail messages, YouTube channel, Google Drive files etc. What it really means to erase your data from Google is that you’re clearing away the records that Google is keeping on you, such as the stuff you search for on the web, the apps you open on your device, the videos you’ve been watching on YouTube, etc....

Did you recently change your phone number? If so, it’s a good idea to update your registered WhatsApp number so new contacts can message or call you on the world’s most popular messaging app. We’ll show you how to find and change your WhatsApp account number on iPhone and Android, including what it takes to switch WhatsApp numbers on a new phone. Find the Current Registered Phone Number on WhatsApp Before changing your mobile number in WhatsApp, you need to find the number currently registered with your WhatsApp account....

If your phone is infected, it isn’t the end of the world. There are a few methods to remove the pop-up virus from your Android, and we’ll start with the one most likely to work—removing any apps that you don’t trust using safe mode. Delete Suspicious Apps in Android The first step to get rid of a Google Chrome virus on your Android is to remove permissions from suspicious apps before restarting your phone in safe mode....

Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll be more clued up about how Windows 10 activation works and why Microsoft charges for it in the first place. Downloading Windows 10 free from Third Party Websites You may have heard from a friend or colleague that they were able to download Windows 10 for free from a third party website, or maybe you read about it online. Your source of information may have mentioned that they can get you the full Windows 10 operating system for free, without any watermarks or product key....

Since WhatsApp became a part of Meta, it has added more features similar to those you might have seen on Facebook Messenger. In this article, we’ll look at the Last Seen status that WhatsApp shows to your contacts, as well as other users on the platform, and how to hide this information from strangers. What Last Seen Status Means WhatsApp’s Last Seen status refers to when the user was last active on the app....

I personally never use iTunes anymore, but I know a lot of people who keep all their music and movies stored on their computer. I personally find it much easier to stream content from iCloud and to use iTunes Match or Apple Music for listening to my music. However, if you use iTunes for managing music not in iTunes or home video files, etc., then you really have no choice but to store the content locally....

You might want to stop certain Reddit notifications if they pop-up every now and then on your device. And, you might be interested in turning off all Reddit notifications if you only use the platform to read content and not be notified about anything. Turn Off Reddit Notifications on Desktop Since Reddit doesn’t offer an official desktop app, using Reddit on a desktop basically means using the Reddit website. You can turn the site’s notifications off in any of your web browsers....

SafeSearch filters content that it judges as unsafe for children to view. It isn’t foolproof, but it does help to give children and young adults a safer way to search the internet. If you want to know how to turn SafeSearch off, however, you’ll need to disable it in the Google search settings menu on your device. Disabling Google SafeSearch on PC or Mac If you’re using Google search in your web browser on PC or Mac, then it’s an easy process to disable SafeSearch filtering....

Facebook allows you to create custom friend lists. This comes in handy at times when you have an update you’d like to share with only certain friends. You can create as many friend lists as you like and separate your professional contacts from personal ones. Facebook custom friends lists will help you keep your Facebook news feed organized. You can also select any friend list to see a feed of posts made by just the people on that list....

If you’re trying to save time spent on manually personalizing each letter, label, or other documents, mail merge can come in handy. Even if you’ve never tried to create a mail merge letter, the process is pretty straightforward, and we walk you through each step below. How to Create Mail Merge Letters Microsoft Word has a wizard that walks you through creating mail merge letters. The wizard will ask for the letter you’d like to use and the recipients of the letter along the way, so make sure you have a list of recipients ready to insert....

However, not many people know about one of the most useful features of Telegram. You can use this app to send high-quality photos and videos online. We’ll teach you all about this feature, and how to use it on both mobile and desktop versions of the app. Why Use Telegram to Send High-Quality Photos & Videos? Messengers are great for exchanging photos and videos. It can quickly become frustrating if the files you send or receive are blurry....

Here’s what the normal Windows Explorer interface looks like when in Details view: So if you want to figure out which folders are taking up a lot of space, you have to manually right-click on each one and choose Properties. That’s just plain tedious and annoying! Why not simply have Windows Explorer calculate the folder sizes and display them for you? Folder Size does just that for us. Folder Size is a freeware Windows utility that adds a new column to the Details view in Windows Explorer for Windows XP....

Most people try to write the password down somewhere or simply check on the router every time they need to give it to someone else. Luckily, if you already have a computer connected to your WiFi network, you can easily view the password there. I’ve already written about how to view WiFi passwords on a Mac and in this article, I’m going to talk about doing the same thing in Windows....

Good Gaming Projectors Are Expensive Just like televisions, projectors are sold at every price point and varying levels of specifications and quality. However, one key difference between TVs and projectors is that most mid and low-end projectors aren’t suitable for gaming. In contrast, even cheap TVs offer an excellent gaming experience. Take any TV, a projector with the same image quality will be more expensive to buy. Of course, if you look at it from a dollars-per-inch point of view, then the projector might be cheaper inch-for-inch, but the size isn’t everything in this equation....

We’ll discuss ease of use and pricing, and we’ll compare the features offered by Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom. Who Are Your Users? The first step is to consider your audience. If your primary goal is to host business meetings among colleagues at an organization or company that already uses Microsoft products—especially Office365—then the obvious choice for video calls is Microsoft Teams. You’ll want to use Teams for more than just video conferencing, too....

But what other alternative is there? Sure, you can get a premium subscription, but unless you are willing to shell out a few bucks every month, there are very few reliable ways of watching YouTube videos without ads. Enter NewPipe. It is an open-source Android application that offers an ad-free experience of watching YouTube, all without paying a single penny. But is NewPipe safe to use? How does it work?...