Even if you use the Windows Command Prompt a lot, you might be surprised at the number of useful keyboard shortcuts it supports. You can use them to streamline everything from selecting and manipulating text to repeating commands you’ve already typed. And we’ve got the full list for you. The Command Prompt is a powerful tool in Windows, giving you access to all kinds of useful commands you can’t get any other way....
PS5 Controllers Don’t Work on the PlayStation 4 While you can use a DualShock 4 on a PS5 to play PS4 games, you can’t use a PS5 controller on a PS4. (It’s possible to pair a DualSense controller to a PS4 via Bluetooth, but Sony has made it so the PS5 controller won’t register any inputs.) Sony designed the PS5 controller to be a showcase for the PS5 console since it has special features that are unique to PS5 games....
The icons for your files and programs are stored in a cache, so that Windows can display them quickly instead of having to load them from source files every time. If you’ve ever noticed that Windows Explorer loads icons slowly, especially when you first start your computer or open a folder with lots of files, increasing the size of the icon cache might help. Here’s how to do it with a simple Registry hack....
Save Up to $200 on a Brand New Samsung Galaxy S22 Phone The Galaxy S22 series may still be relatively new, but Samsung’s already treating us with an incredible deal that’s too good to pass up. For a limited time, you can save $200 on a new Galaxy S22 Ultra or Galaxy S22+ and $100 on a Galaxy S22. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra For $1,199.99 ($200 Off) Ranking high on our Best Samsung Phones of 2022 and Best Android Phones of 2022 lists, the S22 Ultra is the crème de la crème of Android smartphones....
Have you ever wanted to try virtual reality out for yourself but can’t afford any of that cool Oculus Rift gear? That’s okay, neither can we, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try to approximate a (cheap) VR experience with Google Cardboard. Cardboard is an initiative launched by Google in 2014 to encourage development of virtual reality (VR) and VR apps. It’s called Cardboard because anyone can purchase or construct their own headset using simple materials such as velcro, tape adhesive, and most importantly, cardboard....
Android 6.0 Marshmallow added a new feature called “Doze” that aims to dramatically improve your battery life. Android phones and tablets will “sleep” when you leave them alone, conserving battery life for later. Doze is designed to get out of your way and just work, but you can tweak it and make it even better. What Is Doze? Android normally allows apps to run in the background, checking for new data, receiving notifications, and generally doing whatever they want....
We all have a pretty good idea of the fonts that we do and do not have installed on our computers, but what is going on when you receive a Microsoft Word document that ‘displays’ a font you know is not installed on your computer? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post helps clear things up for a confused reader. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites....
Consider Your Home’s Construction and Layout When it comes to planning out your mesh network, we’re not going to start by throwing out a broad recommendation based on the square footage of your home (though if you’d like one, we’ll talk about broad recommendations in a moment). Instead we’re going to start by highlighting several factors, in addition to square footage, that have a strong influence on how many mesh nodes you might need to provide adequate coverage and a satisfactory experience....
Why Connect Headphones to Your TV? If you’ve never thought about adding headphones to your TV, you might wonder if it’s worth it. Headphones are a convenient way to adjust the volume to your comfort level while simultaneously containing the noise that comes with using the TV. They’re perfect for any situation where you want to hear what is on the TV (or you want your roommates, partner, or kids to hear without it disrupting your work or sleep)....
You can capture video (or screenshots) from any device with an HDMI cable or composite video outputs with a basic device. You could live-stream gameplay on Twitch TV with such a device, too. Modern game consoles — the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U — also have some useful built-in screenshot and video-recording features. You may not need a specialized capture device at all. Any Game Console or TV-Connected Device RELATED: How to Stream a PC Game on Twitch with OBS...
Microsoft’s Edge browser receives media-casting support as part of Windows 10’s first big update. Edge can now cast media to MIracast and DLNA-enabled devices. This isn’t compatible with Google’s Chromecast, but it can be used for similar purposes. Windows 10 already allowed you to cast your entire desktop to a Miracast device or stream media to DLNA devices, but Edge’s new casting support allows you to cast just your browser....
On Windows, every new account you create is a user account by default. As a result, it gets limited privileges and is restrictive. But, you can grant full access by turning the user account into an administrator. Here’s how. Whether you share your computer with someone or not, maintaining separate professional files can help save the day. Creating a user account is simple, and you can change it into an administrator account as a backup in case something goes wrong while trying new features, especially if you need to use a Microsoft account to have access to certain features for work....
When saving a file for the first time, you may have noticed Word suggesting a file name to you in the “Save As” dialog box. This file name is typically taken from the first paragraph in your document. However, this is actually Word’s second choice for suggested file names. If you’ve set the “Title” property for the document, Word uses that as the suggested file name when you first save the document....
Dust build-up can prevent a PC from cooling down properly, and that heat can even cause hardware damage. Your laptop’s fans may also run at full blast, draining your battery. Your laptop may even reduce its performance to stay cool. RELATED: How to Clean and Disinfect All Your Gadgets If You Can Open Your Laptop Most laptops, especially newer ones, aren’t designed to be opened by their users. This presents a serious problem....
Creating and removing numbered lists in Word is easy using the “Numbering” command on the ribbon. However, if you prefer using the keyboard, there is a way to quickly create a numbered list using a keyboard shortcut. We will add a keyboard shortcut to the command for creating numbered lists. To do so, right click anywhere on the ribbon and select “Customize the Ribbon” from the popup menu. The “Customize the Ribbon and keyboard shortcuts” screen displays on the “Word Options” dialog box....
Since its launch, the refreshed Start menu has been a divisive part of Windows 10. But for those who still see utility in the live tiles feature, you can create live tiles from some of your favorite games that display information on your achievements and the amount of time you’ve played. Install Pin More From the Windows Store To start, you’ll need to install the application Pin More from the Windows Store....
If you’re like me, you might have opened up your Windows 10 laptop today only to see a giant ad for Square Enix’s Rise of the Tomb Raider plastered across your login screen. This is the work of the “Windows Spotlight” feature in your Personalization settings, and thankfully, you can turn it off for good. RELATED: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Rise of the Tomb Raider (and Other PC Games) from the Windows Store...
64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 8 include a “driver signature enforcement” feature. They’ll only load drivers that have been signed by Microsoft. To install less-than-official drivers, old unsigned drivers, or drivers you’re developing yourself, you’ll need to disable driver signature enforcement. With Windows 10’s Anniversary Update, Microsoft tightened the screws even further. But you can avoid the more restrictive driver-signing requirements by disabling Secure Boot. Driver Signature Enforcement Is a Security Feature RELATED: What’s New in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update...
Templates in Word are like ready-made documents. They store formatting, styles, and page layout settings, default text, etc., that allow you to quickly create various types of documents. The default template applied to new, blank documents is the Normal template. If you make changes to the Normal template, by default, Word saves those changes without notifying you. However, if you want to choose whether to save the changes to the Normal template, there is a setting that causes Word to ask if you want to save the changes....
The following guide assumes you have access to your phone. If you’ve lost access to your iPhone, you can remotely log out of your Facebook account. Check out our guide to learn how to do that. Later, you can use your account with the app by entering your username and password. RELATED: How to Log Out of Facebook on All Your Devices at Once Sign Out of Facebook on an iPhone To begin the log-out process, launch the Facebook app on your iPhone....
