If you have a modern Samsung Galaxy phone you might be wondering why you can’t install the Windows Phone Companion app on it. If you search for it the results will say it’s already installed. But it isn’t a standalone app. Instead, it is built into the phone’s proprietary One UI itself and is the feature is called “Link to Windows.” Here’s a look at how you connect to Windows 10 from your Samsung Galaxy....

Step 1 – Icon Size For this one, we will be going for a larger icon – 256 X 256px. You can also try to make yourself a 128 x 128px or a 512 x 512px icon, but a regular icon should do the job. Step 2 – Setting Up Your Guides For this tutorial, we will need to be extremely accurate, so let’s set up a few guides to help us along the way....

The default email account in Outlook is the inbox that opens when you first launch Outlook on your desktop. It isn’t a simple matter to configure that default account, but you can accomplish it following the tips below. Set the Default Account in Outlook To force Outlook to open to a default email account, there are two steps. First, you need to set the default account; then, you must configure the default data file....

Important: For best results, make sure you are connected to the Internet whenever adding a new device. Update: Windows 7 has reached the end of support. If you want the latest, greatest, and most secure version, make sure you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 on your PC. How to Automatically Download The Latest Device Installation Drivers In Windows 7 Click the Start Menu and then click Devices and Printers....

If you haven’t seen it in action yet, check out the screenshot below. On my laptop screen, the toolbar takes up approximately 36 pixels in height. On a 1366 x 768 maximum resolution that totals out to nearly 5% of the screen’s height, spent on something that I don’t ever need to see. (it automatically syncs whenever you Save the document) So I can definitely understand where the complaints are coming from, I mean –who would want to have a giant Google Docs ad splattered across their MS Office applications?...

Chromium-based Edge The company then released a new Chromium-based version of Edge. It’s a lot more popular and comes with tons of features out of the box. This includes support for Google Chrome extensions and a lot more. The browser is also open source so that it can be updated on a more regular basis. It is cross-platform and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. What about Internet Explorer?...

We’ve covered other services and apps that will get the same posts on social networks like Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. But this method is built into Facebook, and all you need to do is enable it. Facebook Posts to Twitter This is not limited to Facebook pages. You can also link your personal Facebook page to your Twitter account. Also, make sure you’re logged in to your Twitter account for this to work....

What is Recuva? Recuva is developed by the company Piriform who also create the free utilities CCleaner and Speccy – both of which every computer user should have in their toolbox. The company has a simple but solid pitch for Recuva: Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost files after a computer crash? No problem – Recuva recovers files from your Windows computer, recycle bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player!...

So, you’ve successfully migrated a few Virtual Servers Guests to Windows Server 2008 running Hyper-V, but now you want to manage the Hyper-V Server remotely from another Windows Server 2008 or Vista box. Is it possible? Today at work I had that very question, and I found it is possible and easy to configure a Windows Vista Client OR a Windows Server 2008 box to remotely manage a Microsoft Hyper-V Server....

Reset Roku to Factory Default Settings From your Roku, head to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset and type in the four-digit code shown on the screen. Next, you will see a verification message that provides a few details, so you can confirm you want to wipe the Roku and start over. The Roku will start the reset process and take a minute while it restarts. So if you’re selling or gifting your Roku box or stick, you’re done....

It provides a travel log of stunning background images taken from around the world on your Lock Screen. Many of these are desktop-worthy, too. Here’s how you can find and collect those pictures. Find Windows Spotlight Lock Screen Pictures Windows Spotlight Images are not stored in the most obvious of places. First, open your user folder, press Windows key + R, then type: %userprofile% and hit Enter. When File Explorer opens up, you’ll need to turn on Show hidden files and folders....

Being able to access all your files from virtually anywhere is a great feature. But on your main Windows 10 PC, you don’t have to sync everything from OneDrive locally. Here’s a look at using the Selective Sync feature for OneDrive and only sync the files and folders you want. OneDrive Selective Sync on Windows 10 If you upgraded your PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10, you’d notice that OneDrive is now built-in and doesn’t require a separate installation of the desktop app....

How To Use Gmail Meter First of all, log in to your Google Docs account and create a new spreadsheet. Then go toTools and then Script Gallery. Search for Gmail Meter and install it — you’ll need to Authorize it before moving further. You’ll notice that you have a new menu in Spreadsheets, called Gmail Meter. Go into that and hit Get a Report. You get a choice between a monthly report and a custom one....

Before we get started Here is what you need to know about Authorized Access to your Google Account via applications specific passwords: You can only use application-specific passwords when you are signed up for 2-step verification.These passwords are unique 12-character keys. Spaces don’t count, you don’t even have to type them.You usually don’t need to remember these passwords, just check the Automatic Sign-in options for whatever service you are logging into via your Google Account....

Let’s take a look at how I do it! Article Map Sharing Mac OS X Files with a Windows 7 PC Connecting to an OS X Mac from a Windows 7 PC is easier than doing things the other way ‘round, for some reason. Once you set up sharing on your Mac, Windows 7 basically treats it like any other computer on the network. Step 1 In macOS, go into System Preferences and click Sharing....

Use Skype Screen Share on Android or iOS To start, open the Skype app on your Android or iOS device and start a video call with one of your contacts. After the call has started, tap the options button (three dots) at the bottom-right corner of the screen. From there tap the “Start Broadcast” button. That’s all there is to it. Now your contact will be able to see your phone or tablet’s screen and you can show them what you need to....

Stop Automatic Driver Updates Windows 10 Pro If you’re running Windows 10 Pro, the simplest way to stop automatic driver updates is through Group Policy Editor. Hit Windows Key + R and type: gpedit.msc and hit Enter or click OK. Then navigate to the following path: Then double-click on “Do not include drivers with Windows Update” in the right pane. Select Enabled on the next screen and then click OK and close out of Group Policy Editor....

When you log into a site the first time, Edge will offer to save your passwords. It will also offer to have Microsoft Edge to check saved passwords and alert you if they’ve been compromised. Stop Microsoft Edge from Saving Passwords You can manage this on a site-by-site basis or turn it off completely. When you log into a site and Edge offers to save the password, click on the Never button....

However, there are also certain disadvantages apps running in the background. If you’re on a laptop or other Windows 10 device like a Microsoft Surface, you might want to disable non-essential apps from running to save battery juice. Another reason to turn them off would be if you’re on a cellular connection. You don’t need apps that you’re not using eating away at your data plan. Or, you just might find too many app notifications annoying....

We showed you how to stream media from Windows 10 to Xbox before, and while the general idea is the same, there are some changes to the experience. One notable example of change is Microsoft’s now-defunct Groove Music streaming service was still called Xbox Music. And, at the time, the current Movies & TV app was branded as Xbox Video. Cast Media from Windows 10 to Xbox One For music and videos, you will need to install the Movies & TV and Groove Music apps on your Xbox One....