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The instructions below will show what you must do to disable the default built-in PDF viewer in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. That forces your browser to download PDFs to local storage. Unfortunately, you can’t do the same in Safari, but a useful workaround exists that lets you download PDFs without opening them. Disable the Built-In PDF Viewer in Chrome In Google Chrome, you have the option of downloading PDFs instead of opening them....

Cloud gaming is a relatively new service that fixes an issue that anyone into gaming has come across: there’s some games you really want to play, yet the cost of a high-end PC and the needed components keeps them out of your reach. In contrast, the only requirement of cloud gaming is the ability to stream video. Whether it’s actually an efficient way to play games is a divisive topic in the gaming community, due to the issues with lag many have run into with most of the cloud gaming services already available....

If you’re ok with Outlook, then you have no problem. However, if you prefer to use Gmail for everything, since its web-based and has better spam filtering and security, then you might be interested in setting up all of your email accounts in Gmail and managing them from there. In this article, I’ll explain the steps for using Gmail as a master account for collecting email from all of your other online accounts....

If you want to disable recent documents and remove/clear your most recent documents, it’s actually a pretty simple process. The most recent list of documents was removed by default from the Start Menu starting in Windows 7, but it still exists in the jumplist. Clear Recent Documents Windows 7 & 8 In Windows 7 and 8, you won’t see any list of recent documents by default in the Start Menu; however, it does still exist....

This tutorial will show you how to save a picture as a PDF file on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. How to Convert or Save Pictures as a PDF on Mac There are several ways to convert picture or image files to PDF on macOS devices. You can export images as PDFs using Preview or the macOS’ Print utility. We cover the steps for both methods in the sections below....

You could type each person’s name or email manually every time you send an email, but quickly this can become cumbersome as the group gets larger. Not only that, but you also run the risk of inadvertently forgetting someone which could lead to office drama. That’s where a distribution list or contact group comes in! For the most part, the terms “contact group” and “distribution list” are interchangeable. Microsoft began using the phrase “contact group,” presumably because it’s a little more intuitive than “distribution list....

But like all social media platforms, permanently deleting your account is irreversible. You can reactivate your account by signing in within 14 days, but you will still lose your followings, group memberships, endorsements, recommendations, and any pending invitations. So think carefully before closing your LinkedIn account, especially if you have a Premium account. How to Delete Your LinkedIn Account on a PC Whether your computer runs Windows, Mac, or Linux, you can access and delete your account using the same steps through a web browser....

In this tutorial, we’ll show you all of the possible ways that you can use to save and download your Reels from the Instagram app on iPhone and Android. How to Save Instagram Reels for Future Use If you don’t need the Instagram Reels video in your phone’s camera roll but just want to save it on the app for future use, you can simply bookmark it using the feature inside the Instagram app....

If you’re a complete beginner on TikTok, it might take a bit of poking around to learn how to record these specific types of videos. Here’s everything you need to know about how to duet on TikTok in a way that will stand out. What’s a TikTok Duet? A TikTok Duet is a video featuring yourself and another TikToker side-by-side. The screen is typically divided into two parts, and you’ll see your own video right next to the one you’re recording a duet with....

The “green” of the green screen is identified by a video editing program, and you can then replace it with another video or image. This is a popular technique, widely used in media from local weather forecasts, to music videos, to Hollywood blockbuster films. Adobe Premiere Pro, as a video editing program, does have the ability to edit green screen footage through a method called chroma keying. In Premiere you can use the Ultra Key effect in order to chroma key your footage....

The following are some common issues you could face with Google Play on your devices and how to fix those issues on Google Play. How To Fix Google Play Services Stopping If you’re constantly getting a message that says the services keep stopping, these methods will fix it for you. Reboot Your Device When there’s an issue like Google Play services stopping, the first and most basic thing you should try is to reboot your device....

Most people only share the highlights of their lives on Instagram, carefully choosing the best moments and memories that will earn them more likes and comments on the platform. This can quickly turn into a popularity contest if you care about how many people like and view your posts. However, if you aren’t one of the Instagram influencers and don’t care about the metrics, you can use a new feature and hide Instagram likes from your profile....

I started getting low disk space errors from Windows and realized that it was because of the torrent. At this point, I didn’t want to delete the entire torrent and start over again by downloading it to a new location, so I figured out how to move all the downloaded files to a new location and then continue downloading the rest. Previously, if you were using an older version of uTorrent, you had to manually move the files yourself, but in the newer version, it moves the files for you!...

Overclocking your graphics card is generally a safe process – if you follow the steps below and take things slowly, you won’t run into any problems. These days, graphics cards are designed to stop the user from causing any serious damage. Read through the entire guide to learn the important details about overclocking, find out the software you need, and to know what steps are required to overclock your graphics card to its fullest potential....

POT, .PO and .MO files are common in PHP programming, WordPress and other programs that require multiple language translations. Should you encounter a POT, .PO or .MO file, here’s how you can view and edit it. Notepad can usually open anything, but when using the app to open one of the mentioned file types, it presents the text unformatted, scrambled, etc… Open POT Files using Poedit Instead, of using Notepad, download a specific text editor called Poedit....

Unfortunately, the small size of SD cards comes with a price. Not only can SD cards be fragile and easy to lose, but they also have a horrible tendency to stop working or offer up corrupted versions of your data. If that’s happened to you, let’s look at how to recover data from a corrupted SD card. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video on how to troubleshoot corrupted SD cards:...

Windows XP Volume Icon First, click on Start and then Control Panel to get to the computer settings: Next, click on the Sounds and Audio Devices icon in the Control Panel. If you don’t see the icon, you may be in Category View. Switch to Classic View by clicking the first option at the top left. Personally, I like Classic View better since it’s easier to get to what you want quickly....

The BIOS can become corrupted due to an update gone wrong or through malware. Learning how to reset the BIOS is an important step in troubleshooting your PC. What is BIOS? BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. Every motherboard comes with a BIOS. This software makes it possible for users to control their computers at the hardware level before the operating system loads and to troubleshoot the computer. Usually, you’ll only need to enter the BIOS setup to make changes to the boot order or to configure device settings....

Some GIF websites provide you with a download option which makes saving a GIF simple. However, you might not have this option, or you may be using your mobile device. Here, we’ll show you how to download a GIF on your various devices. Look for a Download Option If you want to save animated images from a popular GIF website like Imgur, you can check for the site’s download option....

Although iOS and Android do not keep track of deleted apps, you always have the option of viewing a list of apps that aren’t present on the device. It’s then quite easy to get an idea of any apps that you—or someone else with access to your device—may have recently downloaded and deleted. See Recently Deleted Apps on iPhone and iPad The best way to check for apps you might’ve recently uninstalled on the iPhone and iPad is to check the App Store’s purchases list....