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Reason for the Factory Reset I finally received my iPad Mini with Retina display in the mail today. When I initially set it up, I restored a previous backup from my old iPad 3 – a backup from early January of this year. Well, I realized that I had a heck of a lot of apps and other data on it then, and I really would rather start fresh. Whether you want to reset your iOS 7 device as a new one, are having hard solving problems, or selling it, you’ll want to reset it to factory settings....

The problem isn’t with the iPhone 11 but because Apple ships it with a weak charger. Apple has included the ability to fast charge your phone starting with the iPhone 8. There are no special settings to enable; you just need the right charger and cable. Fast Charge iPhone 11 Presumably, to lower the cost, the iPhone 11 only comes with a weak 5W charger and Lightning-to-USB cable in the box....

Here are several ways to find and delete blank rows in Excel. Use whichever is most comfortable or convenient for your particular sheet. Delete Blank Rows in Excel Sometimes it’s easiest to remove a blank row that we see. If you don’t have a lot of data in your sheet, this may also be the quickest way. And you can use a few methods to delete Excel rows. Select the row and do one of the following:...

Find Your IP Address on Windows 11 Through Settings To get started, open the Settings menu by going to Start > Settings. Or you can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open the Settings page directly. Either way, when you do it, once the Settings app opens, click on Network & internet from the list on the left. On the following screen, you can click on the connection you’re using – Ethernet or Wi-Fi....

Whatever the case, whether it’s for helpdesk support or equipment inventory, here’s how to find the serial number the easy way. Find PC’s Serial Number via Command Line Prompt or PowerShell To find the serial number via PowerShell, hit the Windows key and type: powershell and run it as administrator from the search results. Next, enter the following into the PowerShell and hit Enter: That will bring up your PC’s serial number, and you can write it down....

Luckily, there are some things you can do to remedy the problem. If you’re unsure how to fix Err_Connection_Timed_Out on Windows and you can’t load any web pages, follow the steps below. Temporarily Disable Windows Firewall When you visit a website, your PC sends a request to the site server for access to its content. However, there is a timeline, and if the request isn’t returned within a certain period, you’ll see the Err_Connection_Timed_Out error on Windows....

Fix Annoying Windows 10 Setup Errors While some of these mistakes might be self-explanatory or provide links to a solution, others can be obscure; you are often left perplexed. I’ll do my best to explain what’s going on and what you can try to resolve the issue. It goes without saying I won’t be able to cover ALL the issues you might encounter so if I don’t list the issue you’re running into, feel free to post it at our free Windows 10 Discussion Forum – Windows10Forum....

If you want to get rid of ads on Hulu, here’s what you’ll need to do. Note: If you have Hulu + Live TV, the following tips will block ads for Hulu (the video-on-demand service), but not Live TV streams. If you record a live TV show to the cloud-DVR, you can sometimes skip through the ads, but not always. It depends on the show and the device you’re watching it on....

Spotify should carry on playing with your screen locked, displaying a control panel widget for you to play, pause, or skip your current music. If you can’t see this panel, you’re at a disadvantage. Luckily, we have some fixes you can try to get Spotify on an Android lock screen. This guide will show you what to do next. Log Out Of Spotify One of the basic fixes you can start with is logging out and back into Spotify on your phone....

Adobe Kills Flash Adobe is no longer supporting Flash on any operating system. If you are still running it, your device is potentially vulnerable to attacks and other security issues. Microsoft and Apple removed it from their operating systems via a security update. If you still have it running, check out one of our following articles: How to Manually Remove Adobe Flash from Windows 10How to Manually Remove Adobe Flash from Your Mac...

Installing RAM in a Laptop Here’s a look at how to add RAM to an IBM ThinkPad X120e. Remember, every system is different. Accessing the motherboard will vary. If you’re not sure how to check your computer’s documentation or the manufacturer’s website. This will give you a good idea of the process of adding RAM to a Netbook or Laptop. Note: Before opening your case or handling the memory modules, I highly recommend an anti-static wrist strap....

Microsoft provides several editions of Windows 10. When you buy a new PC, you will likely get Windows 10 Home preinstalled, or if you’re running a consumer version such as Windows 7 Home Premium, Starter, Home Basic, or Windows 8.1 Core, your PC will get Windows 10 Home as a free upgrade through Windows Update. In addition to Home, there is Pro, which is also on new PCs, retail purchase, or free upgrade for corresponding editions such as Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate....

To start, open your email. To appeal your Hinge ban, you will need to email the creators. Next, compose a message to [email protected]. In the Subject Line, write Appeal Submission. Now, in the email, describe your account. Make sure you give them your name and as many details as you can so they can look into the correct account. Then, add how you did not break any Hinge guidelines, which is explaining why you should not be banned from the app....

Make a Pie Chart in Microsoft Excel 2010 or 2007 Update: If you are running modern versions of Excel in the Microsoft 365 (formerly O365) subscription suite, read how to make pie charts in Excel. First, you’ll need to write your list of data in Excel. This is pretty easy, one column is your description of the numbers, and the other column is your numbers. You can make it look snazzy by styling it from the Home ribbon, but this won’t affect our pie chart....

If you don’t know how to merge cells in Google Sheets, you can follow the steps outlined below. Before Merging Cells in Google Sheets Before you start merging your data in Google Sheets, you need to be aware of one of the biggest limitations. When you merge cells in Google Sheets, only the data from the top cell is saved. The rest of the data is lost and can’t be retrieved without undoing the change....

Since Netflix has roughly 130 million subscribers, you just might not have noticed the ads. Netflix is always testing new features for its service on a trial basis on a select number of its users. However, the problem is everyone is included in the testing program by default. Here is how to stop ads if you’re seeing them and ensure you’re not included in any future testing. Stop Netflix Test Experiences To opt out of Netflix’s tests, you need to open a browser on your computer, tablet, or phone....

In a browser of your choice visit: https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx On the very first page, you’ll be prompted to enter your phone number (up to three if you like) and then a valid email address to confirm. You’ll receive an email from register@donotcall.gov and it will contain a link that you’re required to click on to complete the registration process. Click on this link, and you’re done. Unfortunately, this list won’t take effect immediately....

iPhone Backup Requirements The directions below assume you’re already using iCloud or a computer to regularly backup your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t, you’ll need to set up your device from scratch and then automatically backup your device so you don’t run into troubles again. Using iCloud to Restore from Backup You can restore from backup your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. These directions work with devices using iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later....

When a user changes their profile picture on Instagram, it automatically replaces the old one. This has led users of the app to wonder whether or not there is some way to view the replaced Instagram profile photo. This guide will focus on the ways that you can attempt to do this, as well as offer some valuable information regarding the way profile pictures work on Instagram. Use the information provided for you here to increase the likelihood that you will be able to properly view someone’s previous Instagram profile picture....

Sometimes you can deduct when an account was created through looking at someone’s posts and meticulously checking dates. However, there are also other more informed ways to check the date of creation for an account! How to See When Someone Joined Instagram (or See When You Joined Instagram) 1. Check Settings for Account Created Date For this method, you need to either be the user of the account or be following the account (If the account is private)....