If you would rather the browser always start in the InPrivate browsing mode, here’s how to do it. How to Start Edge in Private Mode (InPrivate) If you want to always start Edge in the InPrivate privacy mode, follow these steps: You can do this at any point to open a new Edge window using the InPrivate (Incognito) mode. How to Always Start Edge in InPrivate Mode If you want Edge to always start in InPrivate mode, follow these steps: If you want to follow a more detailed walkthrough, follow the steps below....

Before you capture the moment, you can edit the story by adding music, adding captions, tagging friends, drawing, and adding filters. Once edited, you can upload it for your friends to see – your friends only have 24 hours to watch the story before it’s deleted and sent to the archive. The whole point of stories is to capture what you’re doing in the day then sharing it with your followers....

However, you’ll note that some features can be enabled directly using the Windows Features page, or by downloading (or configuring) them manually in Settings or the Control Panel. If you want to manage optional features on Windows 11, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Manage Optional Features on Windows 11 To use certain features on Windows 11, like Windows Sandbox, you’ll need to enable some optional features. To manage optional features through Settings, follow these steps: Note that most optional features added via Settings won’t require a system restart....

Recently I set up my Outlook Calendar to send me notifications for important events. However, I found them in my Junk email folder. That is certainly annoying, and sometimes you get legitimate emails and are sent to the Junk email folder. Mark Email as Not Junk in Outlook To ensure they are put in your Inbox, click on your Junk Email folder. Then right-click the message labeled as Junk and select Junk » Not Junk from the context menu....

Technically most modern computers have a UEFI now; you can access it the same way as you’d the BIOS on older systems. The UEFI provides additional features, but most users still call it the BIOS. If you need to access your BIOS to change a setting or enable a feature, here’s how to open the BIOS on Windows 11. Enter the BIOS directly from Bootup The straightforward way to enter the BIOS is by pressing a key on your keyboard while powering on the computer....

Pinning a comment lets you pick the one you like the most, placing it at the top of the list. The idea of pinning quality comments to the top helps avoids negativity and trolls. If you want to manage your social media content a little more closely, here’s how to pin a comment on Instagram. How to Pin a Comment on Instagram on iPhone The ability to pin a comment from the Instagram mobile app is semi-hidden, but we’ll show you where to look and what to do on iPhone and Android....

You’d think that simply accessing that contact’s profile would provide you with a link to get rid of them, but it doesn’t. Here’s how to properly remove a connection you no longer want. Remove LinkedIn Connection Log in to your account and select Contacts on the top menu of your LinkedIn homepage. Then click Connections. On the next page, use search and/or filters to find the contact you want to remove....

Retrieve Forgotten FTP Passwords from Filezilla The Filezilla Site Manager window is where you set up each server connection. Here your username will be displayed; however, your password will be hidden. To retrieve your hidden passwords, open up the File menu and click Export. Check the “Export Site Manager entries” box and click OK. For simplicity’s sake, save the file to your Documents folder with the default FileZilla.xml name. Now exit Filezilla and browse to your Documents folder in Windows....

Now, Apple has gone a step further with App Privacy Reports in iOS and iPadOS 15.2 and later. As the name suggests, this records an app’s data and sensor access, network activity, website activity, and other sensitive data. This allows you to quickly check how intrusive an app is on your device, allowing you to take steps to improve your privacy. If you want to run an App Privacy Report on your iPhone or iPad, here’s what you’ll need to do....

When someone you don’t follow sends you a direct message and you’ve never spoken to them before (for example you may have been following them before and had conversations prior,) their messages are sent to another inbox called Requests. Requests are where messages are sent when Instagram thinks it’s not a priority or spam – this is because you don’t follow these accounts, so Instagram won’t priorities the message for you to see in your main inbox....

Facebook has always allowed its users to see other people’s friends if their privacy allows you to and it’s not something that they keep discrete between users. Seeing someone’s best friend will allow you to know if they’ve been friends with someone for a long time, or if they’ve recently just become friends on Facebook. The recently added friends feature allows you to someone’s recently added friends in the order that they’ve been friends....

We have covered how to share files over Bluetooth on Windows Phone 8.1, but here we’ll take a closer look at sharing files with Windows 10 and some troubleshooting steps, too. Enable and Use Bluetooth in Windows 10 First off, your computer obviously needs to be Bluetooth enabled. If it’s not, an alternative is to install a third-party USB Bluetooth Dongle. To find out if your computer has Bluetooth installed, press Windows key + X, then click Device Manager....

Speedtest.net An easy and simple app to use is the Speedtest.net app. for your Android Mobile and very similar to the Speed Test on your PC and iPhone. You can test the speed of the data connection you are using, whether it’s 3g, 4g, or Wi-Fi. Launch the app and select a city for the server you want to connect. After that, tap the “Go” button. Then wait while the speed test runs....

Well, worry not. There are a number of different ways that you can transfer your contacts from your Android phone to your new iPhone with a minimum of fuss. If you’re ready to make the switch, then here’s how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. How to Use the Move to iOS App If you’ve not yet set up your new iPhone, there is a useful app called Move to iOS that you can install on your Android phone to help make the process as smooth as possible....

Uninstall Apps Via the Start Menu One of the easier ways to get rid of an app from Windows 11 is via the Start menu. Click the Start button and look for the icon of the app you want to uninstall. The app should be easy to find if it’s pinned to Start. Right-click the app’s icon and then click Uninstall. Note: If the app you want to install isn’t pinned, click the All apps button and find the app by its first letter....

But you will have the opportunity to sync your contacts to your account after it’s created. Let’s check out some other ways that your contacts will be notified when you join Twitter with your new account. 1. When You Join Twitter, People Will Get the ‘Your Contact is on Twitter Notification Typically, when you join any social media app, such as Twitter, while you are creating the account, you will get the option to sync your contacts....

This is very helpful in the scenario of you losing your phone, and with the entropy of said codes, they ensure that they are safe against theft or cybercriminals. However, this does not mean that things cannot go wrong in the process. While the process that includes your interaction is rather simplistic, the process itself is rather complicated, so it is relatively easy to get confused. Why Are My Instagram Backup Codes Not Working There are a few possible reasons why your Instagram backup codes are not working correctly....

Quick Access on Windows 10 It’s also handy if you need to pin a folder in the cloud or on a server for faster access. This, in my opinion, is a nice change to File Explorer, and makes it easier to get what I need without creating shortcuts, or navigating my way to a file or folder buried deep in a directory. Make File Explorer Open to This PC When you open File Explorer, the default view is Quick Access, but you might not like the new feature, or prefer that it opens to This PC (formerly called My Computer in Windows 7) instead....

This issue has also been reported by owners of the Mazda 3, Mazda 6, and Mazda 2. All of these models feature Mazda Connect software and operate similarly to each other. If you have one of these vehicles and are experiencing Bluetooth issues, you can use the information in this guide to help you resolve these issues. This guide will contain detailed information regarding the different causes of Mazda Bluetooth errors, as well as methods that you can use to help resolve these issues....

For example, you can’t do conference calls on Zoom or Google Meet. You won’t be able to use other voice chat apps on your Chromebook, either. Luckily, we have some troubleshooting steps you can take to fix the problem if your microphone isn’t working on a Chromebook. Here are seven fixes to try, whether it’s the built-in microphone or an external microphone you plug in via USB. 1. Restart Your Chromebook If the built-in microphone is not working on Chromebook, there are a few basic troubleshooting steps you can try....