Wait for a Minute or Two Wait a bit before you rush to power off your Mac or wrestle back control by hammering on the keyboard. Many freezes are caused by a particularly demanding task or problem application. Give your Mac some time to crunch away at the problem before taking any action. How long you wait depends on how patient you are, but we’d recommend a minute or two. Get up and stretch or make yourself a cup of coffee, and see if your Mac is back when you return....

The Incognito mode in Google Chrome is quite helpful for private browsing. But what if you leave your iPhone unlocked? Chrome for iPhone’s new feature locks the Incognito tabs with Face ID so that others can’t check what sites you visit. Using Face ID to unlock the Incognito tabs feature arrives as part of an experimental flag baked into Google Chrome 91 for iPhone. It applies an additional layer of security for the Incognito tabs, which requires unlocking them using Face ID, and also prevents anyone from snooping into your iPhone....

Programs you install often add themselves to the startup process on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. But you can also add your own favorite programs to the startup process and have them launch automatically after you log into your computer. This is particularly useful for background applications or tools that automatically perform a function, but you can even add desktop applications and they’ll pop up when you log in....

When it comes to presentations, images are often just as important as the text itself—and the placement of these images is no different. Google Slides lets you position an image in front of (or behind) text. How to Adjust Image Positions in Google Slides To get started, open the Google Slides presentation that contains the image you want to re-position. If you haven’t already inserted an image, you can do so by clicking Insert > Image, and then choosing the location the image is stored....

Windows 10’s Action Center finally brought you a central location for all your notifications to Windows. With the Anniversary Update of Windows 10, you can now set priorities for applications so they are grouped in the Action Center just the way you want. RELATED: How to Use and Configure the New Notification Center in Windows 10 To set a notification priority, open the Settings app by pressing Start and clicking the Settings button (or just by pressing Windows+I)....

Windows 10, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One all have integrated ways to record your gameplay and post clips online. Now, Android devices, iPhones, and iPads are gaining integrated ways to capture videos of mobile gameplay and post it to YouTube or elsewhere. These solutions also allow you to capture your voice with your microphone and — in the case of Android — capture your face with the front-facing camera. It’s not just a video of the gameplay itself....

If you have a sensor or device connected to your SmartThings setup, but you no longer want it, it’s actually really easy to disconnect from your system. RELATED: How to Set Up the SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit SmartThings comes with its own line of sensors and devices that you can add. It’s not a huge product line by any means, but the good news is that you can also connect third-party devices to your SmartThings setup, like Philips Hue lights, Belkin WeMo outlet switches, and even smart thermostats....

In December 2015, Google added reminders to the Google Calendar app for Android and iOS users. Now Reminders have also been added to Google Calendar for the web–you may have seen them pop up in your calendar recently. But if you’d rather hide them (or switch back to Google Tasks), it’s very easy to do so. If you like using Google apps, you can use Google Now, Google Inbox, and Google Keep to set reminders for yourself, and these tools do integrate with reminders in your Google Calendar....

If your worksheet takes up more than one page when printed, you can print row and column headings (also called print titles) on every page so your data is properly labeled, making it easier to view and follow your printed data. Open the worksheet you want to print and click the “Page Layout” tab. In the “Page Setup” section, click “Print Titles”. NOTE: The “Print Titles” button is grayed out if you are currently editing a cell, if you’ve selected a chart on the same worksheet, or if you don’t have a printer installed....

As you install more apps and open new browser windows on your Mac, you might find it difficult to switch between all open apps and windows using just the Dock. Thankfully, there are better and faster ways to swap between open applications. Switch Open Apps and Windows Using Keyboard Shortcuts Just like Windows, Mac has a fast and robust app switcher built-in. It will be instantly familiar once you start using it....

Extensions can add a wide range of new features and functionality to Google Chrome, but sometimes you need to remove or disable one or more of them. Here’s how to do it. First, open Google Chrome. In any window, look for the “Extensions” icon in the toolbar, which looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece. Click it. (Alternately, you can open the main menu by clicking the three dots button and select More tools > Extensions....

Just like you can pair a Bluetooth controller to your Apple TV to make gaming easier, you can pair a Bluetooth keyboard to make entering text easier. Here are a few great Bluetooth keyboards and show you how to pair them with your Apple TV. Why Would I Want to Do This? Let’s face it, as much as we love Siri, voice entry still leaves a lot to be desired....

For years, pundits and publicist alike were chanting that PC gaming had finally met its match. That after years on top of the gaming world as the technologically superior option, consoles had finally caught up to the aging platform, and asserted their dominance as the go-to option for anyone who took their top score seriously. Long associated with basement dwellers and recluse shut-ins, hardcore PC gaming has become a part of the mainstream in modern culture in 2015, something that kids and adults can enjoy together as a group activity....

LED lights are brighter, longer lasting, and radically more efficient than traditional bulbs but there’s one thing they aren’t: cheaper. Fortunately rebates abound and you can pass the cost of your LED lighting upgrade onto someone else. Read on as we show you how. Why Do I Want To Do This? Although the cost of LED bulbs has dropped significantly over the last few years they’re still nowhere as cheap as traditional bulbs....

Chances are you are using a phone or computer that utilizes an SSD, or solid-state drive, for high-speed storage and overall performance. The PS5 isn’t any different with its built-in 1TB SSD. The problem is that SSDs generally come in smaller capacities than hard drives. Combined with the increasing size of video games (some reaching over 100 GBs in size), you’ll either have to be diligent about what you install or save yourself the headache and get an expansion SSD....

Do you seek to increase your computing efficiency? It’s always nice when you can cut down on any unnecessary clicks during the course of your day. With one simple trick, you can reduce activating Do Not Disturb by two clicks. Normally, to activate Do Not Disturb on macOS, you have to click the upper-right corner to open the notification center, scroll up to show the Do Not Disturb button, turn on Do Not Disturb, and then close the notification center–three clicks and a scroll....

Talk To Your Landlord Your first port of call should be the owner of the property. Rooftop solar installations are a significant property upgrade, so it’s not something you can do without permission. It’s also not something you should offer to pay for out of pocket since, in general, you can’t take it with you when you leave. Instead, it’s best to convince your landlord that installing solar power will benefit them in the long run....

Meatspace and Cyberspace The word “meatspace” refers to the real-life physical world that we inhabit. The term was invented as a contrast to the emergence of “cyberspace,” which is the interconnected virtual world of computers that we interact in. Within a modern context, cyberspace would be everything online, while meatspace would be everything offline. The term was used in the 1990s to make references to in-person meetups and personal events that would happen outside of the internet....

With multi-year drought an all-too familiar weather pattern in places like Texas, the Southwest, and California, the need to conserve water has never been more important than it is today. But how do you police something that people use in your house almost as much as the electricity that keeps the lights on? “Smart” faucets are a new gadget that are slowly making their way into our homes, equipped with temperature gauges and efficiency sensors that make it easy for every member of your home to carefully control how much water they use in the kitchen or the bathroom....

In a phishing email, the sender tries to get you to click a link or provide personal information, like bank details or passwords. They are a conventional social engineering attack. We’ve explained in detail how phishing emails work, which is worth a read if you’re unfamiliar with them or don’t know how to spot one. But what should you do if you receive a phishing email? Don’t Panic and Don’t Click Any Links When you get a suspected phishing email, don’t panic....