How to Install and Use PowerToys Launcher for Windows 10?
I’ve seen various screenshots of a new Windows 10 search tool that has a floating input bar on your screen. It’s part of PowerToys, and I want it! How can I install and use PowerToys Run Launcher?
How to Easily Rename Devices in Amazon Alexa?
I’ve been moving around the smartplugs in my home and am now frustrated with the old and inaccurate names I need to use with Alexa. “bedroom lamp” should now be “office light”, for example. Is there some easy way to rename plugs and other devices for Alexa even after they’ve been in use for a while?
How Can I Find My Missing (Lost?) Android Phone?
I constantly lose track of my Google Pixel phone. Either it’s at work, in the break room, in my car or at home, but somehow I never know where it is. Does Android have an equivalent to “Find My iPhone” on Apple devices? Help!
How to Create a PayPal Merchant QR Code?
A fellow business owner was talking about creating a PayPal QR code to make it easier for customers to scan and pay for goods without swiping a credit card. I’m intrigued! What do I need to do to produce one of these for my own business? I do have a PayPal Merchant account.
How Can I Speed Up My Windows PC?
My Toshiba takes forever to boot, then when my PC is running, it’s sometimes okay but other times is super slow. How can I speed up my WIndows 10 computer?
How Can I Resize Images in Word Without Them Being Stretched?
Dave! I’m so frustrated! How can I import a photo into a Word document and then enlarge it without it appearing stretched?
How Can I Create My Facebook Avatar Sticker?
Some of my friends on Facebook have been posting comments using cartoon characters of themselves. These Facebook avatars are pretty sweet and I want one! How can I create my own avatar on Facebook?
Start a Meeting & Share A Tab with Google Meet?
My boss wants us to migrate from Zoom and WebX to the new Google Meet video conferencing service. She’s a big fan of Google and now I have to figure out how to get things up and running. Can you step me through the basics for a large screen iMac? Thanks.
How Can I Update the Firmware on my Apple AirPods Pro?
I read online that there’s a firmware update to the Apple AirPods Pro that helps with the feedback buzzing issue I have. I’m hopeful it’ll be fixed. Meanwhile, how on Earth do I update the firmware on my AirPods Pro?
Ripping DVDs into MP4 Videos The Fast and Easy Way
Ever look at your stack of DVDs and wish that you had digital copies of those great movies that you could watch anywhere, anytime, on your tablet or computer? With WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, you can quickly and easily produce those MP4 files from any DVD. Here’s how it works…
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