One of the new Windows 7 features I use every day is the called Aero Peek – Preview Desktop. Like Show Desktop (as known in Windows XP and Vista,) the Aero Peek Preview Desktop feature removes or minimizes all windows from the screen leaving you with a bare desktop display. Unlike Show Desktop, however, Aero Peek Preview Desktop comes with a twist. First, let’s explain the Preview Desktop method with Windows 7....

If you learn how to make a flowchart in Microsoft Word, you’ll always have a tool at your disposal to do these kinds of thought experiments. In this article, you’ll learn what the basic symbols in flowcharts mean, and how to draw out these flowcharts in Microsoft Word. If you already understand basic flowcharting, you can skip down to the section on how to make a flowchart in Word....

Not sure if an app is running with as admin or not? No worries. The program you’re running will tell you. For example, in the shots below, the Command Prompt in the foreground is running with elevated privileges. It shows “Administrator” in the title bar, and the prompt is set to C:\WINDOWS\system32. The prompt in the background is not running as admin. To run an app as admin, you need to right-click the app on the desktop or from the Start menu and choose “Run as administrator” from the menu....

First, use the USB cable to connect the tablet to the computer. Then on your Nexus 7 screen, you change modes, swipe your finger over the top left side of your tablet’s screen. The menu will show the connection mode your tablet is currently using. Tap it, and you’ll be taken to the screen in which you can easily select the mode to use. Media device (MTP) should be fine in most cases, and you shouldn’t have a problem transferring whatever files you want....

Mount an ISO in Windows 8 First, log in to Windows 8 and click the Desktop tile from the Start screen. Navigate to the location of the ISO image you want to mount and click on it. You’ll see Disc Image Tools display above the Manage tab. Click Mount. Now you’ll have access to the files on the ISO image. Alternately, you can navigate to the location of the ISO. Then right-click it and select Mount from the context menu....

Leading up to the initial launch in 2015, many tech pundits took issue with possible privacy concerns on this front. To Microsoft’s credit, they’ve provided a number of options to allow users to tailor the way their data is shared with Microsoft and third-parties. The company’s goal is to monetize the operating system without making it seem like users are being extorted for their personal information. As some users began noticing recently, the default Windows 10 settings include some advertisements for the Windows Store....

First introduced in 1998, PayPal remains one of the largest online payment systems in the United States and the world. Until 2014, it was owned by eBay when it was spun into a separate company. Before and after, it has grown more significant as it has purchased other bill-paying services, including Bill Me Later, Braintree, the previously mentioned Venmo, and many more. In 2020, it became the owner of Honey, a popular online coupon site....

Perform a Clean Install Using Advanced Recovery Options in Windows 10 The advanced recovery environment is used to resolve problems that might prevent your Windows 10 installation from starting. There are several ways you can boot into it. Option 1: Load the Recovery Environment When You Start Your Computer This is the most common method because it can be used when you can’t boot to the Windows 10 sign-in screen or desktop....

Shut Down or Restart a Windows 10 PC Using Remote Desktop The simplest way to shut down or reboot a remote Windows 10 computer is to connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and then click Start > Restart or Shut Down. You’ll need to be running Windows 10 Pro, Education, or Enterprise on each computer for this to work. If you have a mix of operating systems on your network, you can use TightVNC to remotely control a PC from Mac, Windows, or Linux....

Update: Reinstall the New Chromium Based Edge Now, to reinstall Edge, you need to download it and run the installer. Sign in with your Microsoft account, and you are good to go. All your settings, bookmarks, and history will sync between devices. That’s all there is to it. The new Edge will be installed, and you’re ready to go! Old Original Article on Legacy Edge… Microsoft’s new web browser is still finding its footing in a market dominated by established browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and even its legacy browser, Internet Explorer....

Reset the Settings App on Windows 10 Resetting the Settings app is a relatively straightforward process. Begin by hitting the Start button on your keyboard. Then type: settings in the search field. The Settings app should be the first on the list of results. Right-click it and then click on App Settings. Alternately, you can click on “App Settings” from the Settings app results in the left-hand column. When the Settings window opens up, scroll down to the “Reset” section of the page and click on the Reset button....

A Fresh Start Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you don’t have it already. If you do have iTunes, make sure to update to the latest version. Then plug your device into your PC. Launch iTunes. Your iPod will appear under Devices in the left panel. Highlight it and in the right pane, under Version, click Restore. iTunes will pop up a message asking if you want to back it up first....

You can set up a meeting for the date and time of your choice by going to Google Meet or Google Calendar, giving you flexible options. You can also grab a link to your meeting and share it outside of Google Calendar if you prefer. Here, we’ll show you how to schedule your next Google Meet in just minutes, either on the web or on your mobile device. Schedule a Meeting Online If you’re in your browser and planning your meeting, you can use Google Meet or Google Calendar online to schedule our meeting....

Important Steps Before Selling There are a few steps you should take before selling your watch to someone either online or in real life. Without performing these steps, the would-be buyer can’t use the device with their iPhone. More importantly, the person could gain access to your personal information. Step 1 Before you sell, give away, or trade your Apple Watch: If you have a Wi-Fi + Cellular Apple Watch, you’ll be asked to Remove [Carrier] Plan, when applicable....

Enable Bookmarks Bar in Google Chrome for Windows In Google Chrome, click the Lines (settings) button and then Select Bookmarks > Show bookmarks bar or press CTRL+SHIFT+B simultaneously Now the Chrome favorites bar should be completely visible just beneath the Address bar and menu buttons. If at any time you want to get rid of the Favorites bar just repeat Step 1 above. Enable Bookmarks Bar in Google Chrome for Mac From Google Chrome, click View > Always Show Bookmarks Bar or SHIFT+COMMAND+B simultaneously....

Disable Windows 8 App Store To bring up Group Policy Editor, hit WinKey + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: gpedit.msc and click OK or hit Enter. Then navigate to Local Computer Policy » Administrative Templates » Windows Components and select Store. Double click “Turn Off the Store Application” in the right pane. Change it from Not Configured to Enabled and click OK and close out of Group Policy Editor....

Every 10 minutes over 200 hours of video get uploaded to YouTube. This volume makes reviewing each video to see if it meets YouTube’s Community Standards just impossible. That’s why YouTube decided to allow every user in the YouTube Community to flag videos. Unfortunately, this also means anyone can flag your video; sometimes for no reason at all. So one of your videos is flagged? Don’t worry; you can still get it back!...

Reminders App Refreshed Before iOS 13, the Reminders app offered a basic, list-style view short on customization and features. Yes, it got the job done, but it was little more than adequate. The new version is more intuitive and flexible and lets you create reminders with subtasks and attachments. You can also set alerts based on time and location, incorporate Apple’s Siri Shortcuts, and more. An Overview The main Reminders screen now includes five main sections, Today, Scheduled, All, Flagged, and My Lists....

Dropbox for Android as a Notepad This issue happened to me at a conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and since the internet connection had also decided to die, I remembered this cool feature you can use in a pinch. This will work whether you’re connected to the internet or not. Open Dropbox for Android and choose the folder where you want to save the text file. For example, here I created a Notes folder in my Documents folder....

With all of this integration, there’s one major flaw with IFTTT. It can only perform one task at a time. There’s no option to create multi-step applets that can perform more than just one action at a time. Thankfully, with a simple technique, it’s possible to use just one trigger to initiate an entire chain of actions. In this article, you’ll learn how to do this through examples. What Is IFTTT?...