The Start menu, in particular, has a new home (in the center of your taskbar) and a new look. If you’re not a fan, you might be wondering how you can configure the Start menu to look how you want it to. Thankfully, you can easily customize the Start menu on Windows 11. You can control what items display in the menu, move it back to the left, and more....

As part of its ongoing damage control strategy, the social giant this week announced that it is now letting users delete multiple third-party apps and websites associated with their accounts in bulk. Previously, deleting apps with account access was time-consuming. You could only delete one at a time and confirm the removal. But that’s changing with the new bulk removal option. Delete Multiple Apps from Your Facebook Account The feature to remove apps and sites in bulk is rolling out to all users on both mobile and desktop....

The cases are harder to dent and the screen glass is harder to scratch. Corning, the manufacturer for the phone’s screen glass is already releasing its 6th generation of gorilla glass which will protect phone screens from an average of 15 successive drops. There is absolutely no doubt that it is harder to leave permanent damage on a phone these days. Well, why would we want to leave permanent damage to a phone so no data or information can be retrieved from it?...

First introduced with iOS 12 and iPadOS 12, Screen Time allows you to monitor and limit the amount of time someone uses a device, restrict certain apps, deny access to inappropriate content, and more. If you want to know how to turn off the iPhone camera using Screen Time, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Disable an iPhone or iPad Camera It’s an easy process to disable the iPhone camera using Screen Time....

Previously we showed you how to pull up RTN information on your Android phone using a dial code. Unfortunately, the process didn’t work for everyone and it seems only a handful of phones can use that method. So, this time around, we have a solid method that doesn’t use a phone code. Using a custom launcher, we’ll create a shortcut on the home screen that will open up any hidden menu on your Android phone....

While some people may say that their device listening to them all the time is creepy, others find being able to target a voice search from anywhere useful and convenient. If you find yourself in the second group, making the “OK Google” command available system-wide is an easy thing to do. OK Google Everywhere The search engine giant has started rolling out the option to make OK Google available everywhere on your Android device....

You might be trying to connect your Roku stick or TV to Wi-Fi and it just isn’t working. The Roku may not be getting an IP address (meaning it isn’t connected properly) or the address it has is conflicting with another device. An IP address is a unique address assigned to a device that provides its identity on your home network or Wi-Fi. Knowing the IP address can help you manage and troubleshoot problems with Roku and other devices....

The code prevents you from using hardware devices like graphics cards, internal drives, and external drives. A bad hardware device, a corrupted driver, or other software can cause the error. We’ll show you how to fix code 43 on Windows below. Confirm a Code 43 Error on Windows If you get the generic Windows has stopped this device because it reported problems, you’ll want to verify it’s a code 43....

The formatting process also helps you ensure a drive uses the correct settings for your PC to avoid any compatibility issues. Whenever you format a drive, whether it’s a solid-state drive or a classic hard drive, you’ll be able to choose a compatible file system like NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT. Here’s how to format a drive using File Explorer in Windows 11. How to Format a Drive in Windows 11 Note: Formatting a drive will scrub all of the data on it....

APA is often used in academic documents, specifically those that relate to psychology, education, and other social sciences. If you’ve never created a Word document in the APA style, you may have difficulty figuring it out, but it’s easy once you know the rules. If you want to know how to format APA style in Microsoft Word, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Format APA Style in Microsoft Word APA is like other academic document styles—it’s all about the rules your document needs to follow....

Geotag Photos with Apps To start, you need a way to create a GPS track: a time-stamped series of GPS coordinates taken at a certain interval (usually distance or time). The most common format for tracks is GPX. Both iOS and Android GPS-equipped devices can create and export GPX tracks with downloadable apps. Trails (iOS, $2.99) and Speedview or My Tracks (Android, free) offer such capabilities. Choices abound for similar apps, so find one that appeals to you in both price and options....

The neat thing about Plex is that after setting it up, you’ll be able to stream local media over your network and have a plethora of streaming Internet media too. Here I’m setting up the latest version of Plex Media Server on my Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate system. Then I’ll show you how to get started streaming your media to mobile devices and set-top boxes to your HDTV. Install Plex Media Server on Windows PC First, download Plex Media Server for Windows....

The first thing I noticed after lucubrating through the terms and conditions was the tethering. If you’re a farmer like me and you don’t live in an area with high-speed internet access, the tethering becomes a make-it-or-break-it deal. With the new T-Mobile One, there is unlimited tethering at only 2G limacine speeds (512kbps), which stultifies any meaningful use. Getting decent speeds requires an additional $15 add-on for 4G tethering and has a data cap set at 5GB per month....

The problem with having all of your important files and folders within easy reach is that there might be files you want to hide. If that’s the case, you can configure Windows to skip certain hidden files and folders. In this guide, we’ll explain how to hide files and folders from a Windows 11 search. How to Hide Files and Folder from Search on Windows 11 The first thing we’ll look at is customizing where Windows is searching for files....

We’ll show you how to insert a custom header and footer into Microsoft Word. You can then customize it with the information your document needs. Use the Built-In Headers and Footers in Word If you want a quickly add a header or footer to a Word document, you can use one of the preset options. These let you pick a layout for your header or footer. For example, you may wish to use a header or footer with three columns, apply a style that uses color, or format it to include specific details....

This is Google’s controlled marketplace for apps, but it doesn’t mean that it’s perfect. Rogue apps often fall through the cracks, making it hard to trust the apps you’re installing. It doesn’t have every app, either, with some developers choosing to bypass the store (and Google’s control) entirely. An alternative is to install the app files (called APK files) directly. If you’re installing an app from a trusted developer that isn’t in the app store, you might want to do this....

Sometimes, however, you might not want people to see the contents of your notes. Maybe you’re making a list for a surprise party, or you’ve made a note of sensitive information such as someone’s bank details. If so, it’s possible to lock your notes. Locking your notes means that no one can open them without the correct password. For quick access, you can also set up Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your notes....

So, in this article, we have provided clear, easy-to-follow steps on how to log out of your miHoYo Genshin Impact on PS4 and PS5, cross-save to PC, unlink your account, and other account-related actions you may want to take on Genshin Impact. Can You Log Out of Genshin Impact on PS4? Yes, you can log out of Genshin Impact on PS4 and on PS5. To play Genshin Impact, you need to create a miHoYO account and be logged into the account....

The ability to create collaborative playlists like on Spotify isn’t a feature in Apple Music. Multiple people can’t add or remove songs from the list—only the creator. However, there is an app that will help you get a similar experience. The Caset: Next-Gen Mixtapes app for iOS lets you create collaborative mixtapes to share with friends or family. Not only can you invite friends to edit a mixtape, but you can see who has added a song and even choose a reaction....

Knowing how to make Google Maps 3D allows you to get stunning views of natural features or famous landmarks. Google Maps provides 3D maps of the entire planet. Manipulating a 3D map can be pretty graphics intensive, however, so the default mode is usually 2D. If you want to view your maps in 3D, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Make Google Maps 3D on Desktop If you’re using a desktop, you should be able to view Google Maps in 3D with just a few clicks....