If you work with Linux, you probably have a hard drive or two formatted with Ext4 or a related filesystem. Assuming you only work with Linux, that isn’t a problem. When you need to access data from that Ext4 filesystem on another operating system, you start to run into trouble. Macs, for example, don’t support Ext4 filesystems. If you plug a drive in, it’s simply not recognized. Fortunately, there are a few ways around this....
Do you want to stop sound playing from one website while listening to something on another tab or app? No problem: Just mute the noisy tab. All major web browsers support tab muting, and it’s generally quick, simple, and similar across app versions. How to Mute a Browser Tab in Google Chrome The Google Chrome browser doesn’t have a clickable speaker icon in its tabs like many of the other internet browsers, but it does feature a simple menu solution: Right-click on the tab playing the sound, and select the Mute Site option....
Today’s laptops have intelligent temperature control, meaning the fan will adjust speed based on the temperature of the computer. When you run more complicated games or software, you can expect to sometimes hear a louder sound from the fan. So if your laptop’s fan is constantly loud, it probably means that it’s running hot, and to calm those fans down, you should work on cooling your laptop. Here are some things you can do to reduce the stress on the machine and quiet the laptop’s noisy fan....
This article explains some workarounds that may help you recover an unsaved Word document. Instructions apply to Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word Online, Word for Mac, and Word for Microsoft 365. What to Know Try this first: Go to File > Manage Documents > Recover Unsaved Documents. Select the document if it’s listed.To see if there’s a backup: Go to File > Open > Browse and search for a backup of the file....
The most common form of the Microsoft Security Alert scam comes from malware pop-ups on everyday websites you could visit by mistake. If you happen to download an app or play an online game from the wrong site, you could introduce Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) into your computer. In addition to directing your web browsers to unsafe sites, the programs record information about you and your systems while spamming you with malicious pop-ups....
As you probably already know, Microsoft has removed temporarily the Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store due an undisclosed issue that is affecting a limited number of users. Basically this is the reason many users are not able to find the update in the Store. Now the software giant hasn’t officially stated which was the real problem that made them pull out the new bits, but if you tried to update your Surface RT to Windows RT 8....
This guide will explain how to replace the motherboard inside your computer, whether you’re upgrading or you need to swap out a damaged or broken board. What to Know You must remove your old hardware and motherboard before installing the new one.You may use your old hardware, such as hard drives and graphics cards, with a new motherboard.You may need to acquire and install new hardware such as a new CPU or RAM compatible with your new motherboard....
You’ve been using Chrome for a while now, and the extension you just installed tells you that to complete the installation you need to restart Chrome. You might delay restarting Chrome since the tabs you have open are too essential to close at that time. Thanks to a trick Chrome has, you’ll be able to restart Chrome without the fear of losing all your tabs. Even if the tabs you closed are from a previous session, Chrome still offers the possibility of recovering those as well....
This article covers how to take a screenshot on any Surface device in seconds. What to Know Most Surface devices take a screenshot if you press the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously.You can also take a screenshot using the Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut. Use Physical Buttons to Take Screenshot Most Surface devices have a button shortcut that takes a screenshot when activated. The shortcut varies by device....
Mozilla Firefox allows you to save the login details, such as username and password, for the websites that you visit on your computer. So the next time you visit that particular website, the login details automatically get filled in. That way, you don’t have to remember the login credentials for each of the websites you have registered yourself on. While that is a really nice feature, it has a drawback: your confidential data is not secure....
This article explains how to use Google Assistant on a Chromebook. What to Know Go to Settings > under Search and Assistant, select Google Assistant > turn on Google Assistant.To customize Google Assistant: Settings > Google Assistant > Google Assistant Settings.Use voice commands to make appointments, navigate Google Maps, read web pages, and more. How to Turn on Google Assistant on Chromebook To activate Google Assistant on Chromebook, you’ll just need to enable it inside your Chromebook settings....
Apple has always been pretty adamant about the way it shows the current charge of your iPhone’s battery. As you already know, there’s an ever-present battery icon in the top-right corner of iOS. However, thanks to iOS 14, there are now more ways to check that information. Let’s talk about how to show the battery percentage on iPhone, instead of just an icon. Before we dive deeper, a couple of useful bits of advice....
Super Mario fans are enjoying the experience of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, wherein they are able to play three different platforms in one package. Delfino Airstrip is the first part of the Super Mario Sunshine game, but players are having trouble finding out how to get to Delfino Airstrip in Super Mario Sunshine. That’s why we are here with this amazing and easy to follow Super Mario Sunshine: How to get back to Delfino Airstrip guide....
There are notable tweaks for customising the taskbar and notification areas in Windows 8 using the Registry Editor and Properties. If you want to clean them – where the icons of the programs run in the background – hacking your way with small edits in registry is easy. Other users prefer to ditch the small icons completely – found on the lower right side of the taskbar – some might want to display a handful of often-used programs....
Google is making Chrome OS available on PCs and Macs with the latest Chrome OS Flex version. This is a very lightweight OS that represents a great solution for anyone who wants to revive an older computer with low-end specs. Below we show you how you can get it running on your device. Keep forgetting your passwords? Start using Google’s built-in Password Manager in Chrome. What Is Chrome OS Flex? Chrome OS Flex is the successor of Neverware’s CloudReady: a Chromium OS-based operating system that was created to bring Chrome OS to older computers....
There are thousands of Minecraft resource packs to choose from, bringing almost limitless features. Here’s how to add resource packs to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions. What Are Minecraft Resource Packs? Similar to Minecraft mods, resource packs change certain in-game features. Some examples include: Instructions in this article apply to Minecraft for Windows and Mac. OCD Resource Pack: Improves the graphics by eliminating harsh colors and noise. RealStuff64: Make graphics look more realistic....
While many PCs do have Bluetooth already built in, many don’t, especially older PCs. Plus, an older PC might not have the correct Bluetooth version necessary for the device you’re using. Either way, buying a Bluetooth adapter is an easy and affordable way to make your PC Bluetooth-ready without having to resort to upgrading to a brand new PC. Your Main Options There are two main options to make your PC Bluetooth-ready....
This article explains how to mark spam as junk mail in Outlook.com so it’s moved automatically to the Junk email folder. By moving it to the Junk Email folder, you’ll train Outlook.com to identify similar junk emails so that it automatically does so in the future. What to Know Go to the Outlook.com message list and select the junk message. Select Junk, then select Junk or Phishing. You can opt to block the sender....
We occasionally receive attached files and documents with unusual file extensions in our emails and other messaging apps. However, they frequently fail to open when we try to do so. Sometimes, if you have an EMZ file that you need to work with, your PC might not recognize the file format and won’t let you open it. This article will show you how to open .emz files, which are a sort of image file format....
It’s entirely natural that you have a long list of contacts on your Android phone. You have contacts from work, family, friends, acquaintances, etc. Having all those different types of contacts can turn into a real mess if you don’t organize them properly. Here are some ways to better organize your contacts on your Android phone. How to See Only Specific Contacts You can easily organize your contacts by using the Contacts app....
