Reader enache.andrei43 wrote on our forums that they have an old Acer laptop with an Intel Atom N450 processor and 1GB of RAM. It has a VGA port but no HDMI, so they can’t hook it up to their TV. Originally, they hoped to reuse it somehow, but other readers have already told them the stark truth: it’s time to let this one go. So, the question is now, how does one get rid of a laptop?...
Sony and Microsoft entered the previous generation on fairly equal footing with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 selling 84 and 87.4 million units worldwide, respectively. The same cannot be said for this current console generation. Sony is the clear winner with lifetime sales of the PS4 at approximately 110 million units while the Xbox One sits at an estimated 50 million. The success of these two players during this console generation has governed the long-term decisions they’ve made....
And while that’s a helpful tool for those who don’t want their computers playing ads that show we’re not working, what if you liked how sites loaded video? Fortunately, you can adjust this setting, and each time you only tweak it for the specific site you’re using, so you can selectively decide which sites videos should always load without hindrance. Here’s how to tweak auto-play settings: After opening the site whose settings you wish to change, right click on the URL bar....
“How to buy Bitcoin on PayPal” is a question many beginner investors are curious about, especially if they don’t have interest in purchasing cryptocurrency from unfamiliar platforms such as Coinbase and Binance US. PayPal is a well-known, highly established fintech platform, so naturally, folks who are new to the crypto market want to use it because it’s familiar and trustworthy. PayPal currently holds a limited arsenal of cryptocurrencies for buying and selling: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash....
Make sure you’re logged into your account. Hover your mouse over “Accounts & Lists,” which will prompt a drop-down menu to appear. Click on “Prime Membership.” On the upper-right corner of the screen, you should see a section that says “Manage Membership.” Click on “Update, cancel and more.” Click on “End membership.” You’ll land on a page asking if you’re absolutely sure about wanting to cancel your Prime membership. Click on “Cancel My Benefits....
For example, sufficient RAM allows users to quickly switch between browser tabs because your device’s memory keeps all the data you’re actively working on within reach. If you’re a Google Chrome user who loves having tons of tabs open, you may want to opt for 16GB of RAM while professional video editors who work with RAM-taxing Adobe apps should shoot for 32GB. The best laptops of 2021Laptops with the longest battery life of 2021...
On Skype, it’s also an easy problem to fix. Here’s how to disable the typing indicator. Open Skype. Select Tools from the bar atop the screen. Select Options from the drop-down menu. Choose IM & SMS from the menu on the left. Click Advanced options at the top right. Uncheck the box next to Show when I am typing. Skype Tips Previous TipNext Tip Use an External Camera for SkypeUse an External Microphone with SkypeHow to Make Skype Calls on a ChromebookBack Up Your Skype Chat HistoryClear Skype Chat HistoryHow to Make Skype Forward Calls to Your Landline or Mobile PhoneUse Skype as a Remote Control Security Camera
Whether your collaborators prefer editing in another program, or you want a file to place on an external hard drive, saving a local document has its perks. Here are our step-by-step instructions for downloading a Google Doc. 1. Click File. 2. Select Download as. 3. Select a file format. Microsoft Word files are useful as they retain comments from Google Docs. OpenDocument Format files are accessible in a variety of applications....
MORE: macOS High Sierra Review: A Deceptively Big Update First, make sure your Mac is on this list of supported machines: MacBook (Late 2009 and later)MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 and later)MacBook Air (Late 2010 and later) Next, check that the software you rely upon is supported by visiting the website of any company that makes your mission-critical apps. This is a big deal for antivirus software and system-backup utilities, as they operate differently, and might conflict with the new Apple File System (APFS)....
Here are our step by step instructions for adding a screen recording in PowerPoint. Click Insert. Click Screen Recording. Select the region of your screen you want to record. Click Record. If you don’t want to add audio or your cursor pointer to your recording, click those buttons, as they are automatically enabled. A three-second countdown will show alert you the recording is about to begin. 5. Click Stop. Your recording is now embedded into your presentation....
Luckily, Outlook gives you two easy ways to take care of the problem, the first is by manually purging deleted items, and the second automatically purges them for you once you switch to a new folder. Let’s look at how to do both. Open the Outlook desktop client. Open the Folder tab. Click Purge and select Purge Marked Items in All Accounts. To automatically purge these items in the future, select Purge Options from the bottom of the Purge menu in the previous step....
Here’s how to restore Chrome OS: Making a Recovery Image Install Chromebook Media Recovery on your notebook. Open the utility and click Get Started. 3. Enter your model number and click Continue. 4. Insert a flash drive or SD card. It must be at least 4GB, and any existing content that’s on it will be erased. 5. Click Create Now. 6. Wait until it’s done and click Continue to complete the process....
No matter what the reason, setting up an outgoing message on a delay is quite simple in Outlook. With just a bit of work, Outlook can save you the trouble of remembering to reply to messages later, all while giving you the ability to reply at your leisure (but send later). Open Outlook and click New Email (or press Ctrl + N) to send a message. Click the Options tab....
How to Find Text Within a Page in OS X The Command+F keyboard shortcut for Find could be the biggest timesaving shortcut you’ll ever learn. With it, you can jump to sections containing a certain word or phrase. It also works in most programs or apps, so you can use it not just for Safari, but with Word or Notes as well. Press Command+F to bring up the in-page search box....
This new tool allows you to send images directly into apps on your MacBook after shooting them on your iPhone or iPad. Currently, Continuity Camera support is limited to Apple’s apps, as macOS Mojave is currently in beta, and developers haven’t had the chance to build it into their software. MORE: How to Download the macOS Mojave Public Beta But if you’re willing to put beta software on your machine, it’s time to get familiar with macOS Mojave’s Continuity Camera:...
Since the browser is so highly customizable, you may need some help finding its settings and learning all of its special features. We put together a list of how-to’s and tips to help you make the most of Mozilla’s browser, syncing bookmarks and preferences across computers and mobile devices, silencing tabs and even trying out new features first. Check out the table of contents below to learn how to master Firefox....
Outlook can solve this problem for you, with no Googling required. Here’s how it’s done. Navigate to the File tab in Outlook. Click Options. Select Calendar from the sidebar and then scroll down to Time zones. Check ‘Show a second time zone’ and add the second time zone from the dropdown menu. Click OK. Now, once you schedule an appointment on the Calendar, you’ll see two time zones, for PST and EST (or whatever you selected)....
The show, based on the 2014 film of the same name by filmmaker Taika Waititi and Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement, has grown a sizable cult following and high praise from critics since its 2019 release. So much so that the show has already been greenlit for a fifth and sixth season. It’s no surprise either, as the show’s candidly coarse, laugh-a-minute, awkward portrayal of its vampiric leads is perfectly captured by the mockumentary style of filming....
Before you can start exchanging files between your Android phone and Chromebook, you’ll have to switch on Nearby Share on each of your devices. Here’s how to do it. Set up Nearby Share on Chromebooks Nearby Share is available for Chromebooks running Chrome OS 91 or above. So first, make sure you’re on the latest update. You can check for updates on your Chromebook by going to Settings > About Chrome OS....
Best Buy currently offers the HP M27F 27-inch Monitor for just $169 (opens in new tab). That’s $100 off its normal price of $269 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this monitor. In fact, it’s one of the best monitor deals we’ve seen in a while. Shop: Best Buy’s entire sale (opens in new tab)More: Best computer monitor deals Beyond laptops, HP manufacturers much of the industry’s best monitors....
