Since this post was written back in 2007, newer versions of Windows have hidden the quick launch toolbar. Windows XP and Windows Vista have it enabled by default, but Windows 7 and Windows 8 have the quick launch toolbar turned off by default. I’ll show you how to enable the toolbar in the two newer operating systems. Windows XP Quick Launch Toolbar First off, if your Quick Launch toolbar is not showing at all (the toolbar is usually located to the immediate right of the Start button), this means the toolbar is not set to be displayed....

Just follow the steps, and you’ll have your video exported to MP4 in no time in the best quality possible with or without Premiere Pro filter presets. Exporting Your Premiere Pro Project to MP4 First, make sure you save your project if any errors occur during the export. Then, follow these steps to begin exporting your project. After your project has been exported, you’ll be able to find it wherever you save the file or where Premiere automatically saves exported files....

In this article, we take a look at how you can find cheap flights online and save money on what may be the most expensive part of your travel costs. Note: Even though price comparison websites are awesome, it’s worth noting that not all airlines are included in these sites. For example, Southwest doesn’t show up on Expedia, Orbitz, or any website we mention below, but sometimes they have the best price on a domestic flight in the US....

While you can preview paid-for Steam games for free, or indeed play many free-to-play games, many of the best Steam games available on the platform require you to purchase them. Unfortunately, a Steam pending transaction error can stop you in your tracks. If you spot this error, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix the issue. Check for Steam Outages A Steam pending transaction issue isn’t a cause for alarm, and you can usually resolve it by following a few simple steps (or by allowing for the purchase to process fully, which could take a few minutes)....

You can usually figure out which situation you’re involved with by taking a look at what exactly you’re trying to do. If you get the Access is Denied or You don’t currently have permission to access this folder message, then you’re probably looking at a permissions problem. If you’re not an Administrator on the computer, you’re probably not going to be able to fix this issue, so first make sure you can get access to an admin account....

Work your way through the list of fixes and suggestions below, and you should be able to get rid of Yahoo! Search as the default search engine or homepage in Chrome. The initial solutions should help you quickly revert changes to the default search engine and startup page settings. If that fails, follow up with the subsequent fixes that involve checking your PC or Mac for malware. Only reset or reinstall Chrome if none of them works....

Minecraft isn’t like your typical video game. There aren’t any obvious objectives or any real tutorials to help you get started. So this beginner’s guide will help you get prepared for your very first adventures in Minecraft. The fun thing about Minecraft is that it’s an open, endless world and you’re free to do whatever you please. But to do that, it’ll help to understand the basics. The Objective & Basic Controls In Minecraft Before we get into how to play Minecraft, visit Minecraft....

Here, we’ll show you how to print on an envelope in Word using a template as well as from scratch on both Windows and Mac. Note: As of this writing, you cannot print an envelope from the Microsoft Word mobile app. Print on an Envelope in Word on Windows Before you start, you may want to get the envelope size you’ll be using because you’ll need this for the settings you’ll adjust....

Traditionally, people have been choosing Skype as their go-to software when it comes to telecommunications. But while it’s a great easy-to-use app, it also comes with certain limitations, like having to pay for some essential features or the unnecessary complicated process of changing your Skype name. If you’re considering migrating from Skype to a different video conference service, take a look at its biggest competitor Zoom. The main reasons to choose it over other software include the ease of use, cheap price, and of course the fact that only one person needs to download the software in order to create the meeting....

In this article, I hope to give you as complete a guide to sharing across devices as possible. It’s going to be long, so feel free to skip down to the section that applies to you. The sections will be broken down into sharing between computers, sharing between computers and mobile devices, and sharing between mobile devices only. Note: This article will link out to a lot of my previous posts on Online Tech Tips and Help Desk Geek because those articles explain certain tasks step by step....

Note: If you haven’t yet redeemed your gift card, you may be able to redeem it on a different account (if it isn’t linked to the original account).

For example, you could use this command to map the Outlook folder stored at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook to a drive letter like Z. Whenever you click on the Z drive in My Computer, you would actually be redirected to the Outlook folder! This can be very useful in many different situations, especially when working with paths that are longer than 256 characters. So what’s the problem with using the SUBST command?...

This is where the Switch’s SD card capabilities come in. The console has a slot for a micro SD card, allowing you to add a substantial amount of space to the system if needed. There are a lot of SD cards out there, though, so you might be wondering which ones are the best to use specifically with the Switch. Below you’ll find where to start looking for these SD cards, some of the better ones to buy, and how to use it with your Nintendo Switch....

Online dating scammers rely on our need for companionship, love and the avoidance of painful loneliness. Everyone deserves to find someone special, but that doesn’t mean you need to be completely uncritical when looking for love online. We’re going to look at how online dating scammers work, what the warning signs are and how you can deal with each one. How Online Dating Scammers Work There are two main types of online dating scammers....

So in this article, I will mention the free SMS texting sites last, as you really should avoid using them unless you have no other option. Luckily, there are some legitimate ways to send a text message from your computer without having to use shady websites who might sell your data and spam you. Send SMS via Carrier Websites A lot of the wireless carriers let you send text messages directly from their websites....

In other words, it detects all attached devices, checks that they are working properly and lets you know if something is wrong before the operating system of your choice loads. Your BIOS is written onto a read-only flash memory chip that’s unaffected by the power being cut or anything that goes wrong with your operating system. That doesn’t mean the BIOS itself can’t be updated. Through a process known as “flashing”, your BIOS can be updated with new versions released by the motherboard maker....

However, there are a few very important things you need to know before jumping in with both feet. Switching Takes Some Work & Some Things Must Stay Behind While Apple makes an Android app to help you switch to their phones, it’s no surprise that they don’t offer one to help you switch to the competition. The good news is that the stuff you most likely want to transfer from your iPhone to your new Android phone can simply be shifted over using cloud services....

Dave (iOS and Android) Billing itself as “banking for humans,” Dave wants you to think of it as your financial friend. All users of the app get a $100 cash advance facility, and if you set up a direct deposit with Dave, that facility goes up to $200. The app lets you get your paycheck up to two days earlier than it would usually arrive. Although it costs $1 a month in fees to use the app, you’ll save much more than that in accidental overdraft fees....

This massive success and incredibly large install base means that the Switch has also become a hot platform for game developers. Featuring both last-generation ports, current generation multi-platform games and a healthy number of exclusives, the Switch has so many worthwhile games that culling some sort of list highlighting the best ones is essentially impossible. Yet, that’s exactly what we have to do, because as a (presumably) new Switch owner looking to start your library out strong it can be hard to know which titles are absolutely worthy of your money....

The problem though was that they were not secure. If the chat platform or a government wanted to eavesdrop on your conversations, they very easily could. But thanks to Edward Snowden, we eventually found out just how little privacy we have online. Since then, huge advances have been made in making it more difficult for people to listen in on our conversations. Among them is a heavily encrypted smartphone and desktop app called Signal, made by the wonderfully-named Moxie Marlinspike....