You can easily prune through and delete messages on your iPhone. It’s easy enough to remove individual texts and entire conversations if you need to. We’ll show you how to delete messages on your iPhone below. How to Delete Messages on iPhone Note: Once you delete a text message, you can’t restore it, so make sure you no longer want the conversation. If it’s really important, you can always consider printing your iPhone messages for a paper copy backup....

While that’s all well and good, you may want to stop videos from playing automatically in the first place as it wastes bandwidth on mobile. We have covered how to avoid it with third-party extensions and tweaking browser settings – but those options have been hit or miss for years. So, here is how to tackle the autoplay problem once and for all with Chrome on your mobile device and the desktop....

You can still find Windows Media Player by hitting the Windows key and typing: media player. It should show up as a result at the top. Disable Windows Media Player on Windows 10 First, let’s take a look at disabling Media Player since it’s easy to do. And after disabling it, you won’t realize Media Player is installed on your Windows 10 system. To get started, hit the Windows Key on your keyboard and type: appwiz....

What is Windows SuperFetch? SuperFetch is a built-in Windows service originally designed to improve loading times for Windows and all installed applications. It does so by analyzing which programs are frequently running and automatically “pre-loading” them in advance by reallocating system resources (mostly just extra RAM) in the background. Note that this often involves writing data to the drive that Windows is installed on. But SuperFetch was made with slow HDD’s (hard disk drives) in mind....

There are several free utilities out there that will get you set up with a remote connection. Some that come to mind are services such as join.me, TeamViewer, and Chrome Remote Desktop and are especially handy when connecting between different platforms. But if you’re in a pure Windows environment, here’s a look at how to enable the built-in RDP utility in Windows 10, which will allow you to connect to your Windows box remotely....

This trick can be useful if you think someone or something (malware) other than you might be using your computer. Or perhaps you’re a forensics corp IT guy? Anyway, a few things to keep in mind before we get started: Enabling or Disabling this won’t make your Accessed date vanish or reappear, rather it will only change if Windows updates the timestamp or not. If a last accessed timestamp already exists for your file, it will remain persistent unless this feature is enabled....

Windows 8.1 End of Life Important: Windows 8.1 reached the end of Mainstream Support on January 9, 2018, and will reach the end of Extended Support on January 10, 2023. Also, the Windows To Go feature is no longer being developed. Windows 8 To Go Open up the Start Screen on your Windows 8 To Go workspace and type: gpedit.msc to search for it. It should appear as the only result in the apps list....

If you’re with MetroPCS, then you’re able to login to your account on their website and view things such as your billing statements, when your next payment is due, and how much you own. To login to your account, you’ll need your phone number and PIN or Password. If you’ve forgotten your PIN, then you’ll need to retrieve it in order to login to your account. As long as you have all of your account’s information, then you’ll be able to retrieve your PIN or Password....

When I explained my new years “process” to a co-worker she asked said: Of course, I told her to do a search on groovyPost.com for the answer, and that’s when it hit me that we’ve not yet written that article!!! So, although it’s a little late (sorry Gloria), here’s the groovy step-by-step for locating your Outlook PST file! Find Your PST Files: Method For Default Outlook Installations Click the Start Menu icon and in the search box Type in: %appdata%\Microsoft\Outlook Press Enter to continue....

If you’ve got a CAB file you need to extract or install, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to install a CAB file on Windows 11. What is a CAB File? A CAB file has the extension .cab and is short for Windows Cabinet file. This is a type of compressed file that is often used to compress software installation packages such as device drivers or update files. CAB files support lossless compression, which makes the format ideal for compressing files where it’s vital that the files can be extracted accurately, such as drivers and other updates....

If you’re managing multiple devices on Windows 11, you’ll probably want to join it to a domain. A domain facilitates the management and security of PCs from a single server (or several servers). You can then use a single user account to log in to multiple devices and access different server resources on any PC. You don’t need to be a network admin to do this, however. You might want to join your laptop to an office or educational domain—if you have permission to do so....

With this in mind, TikTok has implemented a “refreshed Safety Center” to address concerns, answer questions, and guide you toward meaningful discussions with your teen. Using features like Family Pairing, resources like the Guardian’s Guide, and much more, you have tools to help you keep your kids safe when they use TikTok. Family Pairing on TikTok Let’s start off with a feature right within the app called Family Pairing. With this tool you can connect to your child’s account and configure various options....

There are a couple of ways to determine if your AirPods are charging. You can do this by using the case or using your iPhone to view their charging status. Knowing the status can help you determine if you’re going to take them out for a long trip or not. Let’s look at how to know if your AirPods are charging below. How to Know If Your AirPods are Charging Via the Case One of the easier ways to check if your AirPods are charging at home is via the case by opening the lid....

Unless of course you or someone else accidentally moves apps or deletes them from the Home Screen. You can prevent that from happening to you and lock your home screen layout and apps in place. This is a great feature for active people that have accidental touches happen to them while their device is in their pocket. Its also great for those parents out there who let their kids play with their Android....

While other operating systems usually have some graphical tool for this, Linux isn’t so simple. We’ll walk you through how to open ports in Linux below. What is a Port and Why Would I Need to Open It? A port is an end point on the network. Think of it like a door that leads to a particular room or the outside world, but on your computer. Everything you do on the internet uses a particular port or series of ports....

Password Protect an Outlook PST File In Outlook 2010, click the File tab then Account Settings. Next, click the Data Files tab. Then highlight the account you want to protect—click Settings. The Outlook Data File screen opens. Click Change Password. Now type in a strong password twice. The password can be up to 15 characters in length and contain symbols and numbers. Since this is a shared computer, don’t check the option to save the password....

Frustratingly, you can only record audio from your microphone. Any internal audio, such as the sound from a video playing in a browser window, doesn’t get picked up. The good news is that it is possible to record internal audio, but you’ll need to make use of a third-party app. Here’s how to record the screen with internal audio on a Mac. How to Install BlackHole In order to record the screen with internal audio on a Mac, you’ll need to install a free piece of software called BlackHole....

It’s also possible to control your Apple TV from your Apple Watch. The remote app comes with the Apple Watch, and you need to set it up. And what could be easier than simply controlling it from your watch? Then you don’t need to worry about finding the missing remote all the time – mine goes missing all the time. Control Apple TV from Apple Watch First, make sure you’re Apple TV is powered on....

How to Rename an iPhone or iPad How To Rename an iPhone or iPad With iTunes You can also use iTunes to rename your device. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and do the following: Open iTunes and click on the device icon on the upper-left corner of iTunes On the following screen, click on the device’s name, change it to what you want, and hit Enter. You may need to wait for iTunes to sync the device and save the new setting....

Restarting the device is especially important if it’s not functioning correctly or freezes up while working on it. Restarting a Chromebook is straightforward, but it’s different from restarting a PC or Mac. For example, a Chromebook doesn’t have a traditional “restart” button, but we’ll show you what to do. How to Restart a Chromebook Restarting a Chromebook means powering down the device and turning it back on. The main reason for this is that Chrome OS can quickly shut down and boot back up....