The Language Panel - The Place to Add and Remove Languages from the Desktop Before adding a new input language, you first need to know from where to make the necessary changes: the Language panel in Control Panel. In Windows 8 & 8.1 there are many ways of opening the Language panel and we will share the easiest to use.
Adding and Removing Languages from PC Settings, in Windows 8.1 Windows 8.
Read this first, before changing the Subnet Mask in Windows 10 or Windows 11 Before changing the subnet mask on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, you should be familiar with what IP addresses and subnet masks are. You should also know how to find your Windows computer’s IP address. Furthermore, on a Windows computer or device, you can change the subnet mask only if you’re using a static IP address.
How to check the Maximum Capacity of your iPhone’s battery Your iPhone’s battery health details can be accessed from the Settings app. So, start by opening the Settings app on your iPhone.
Open the Settings on your iPhone Then, tap Battery.
Go to Battery Tap Battery Health & Charging (on older iOS versions, this may be listed as just Battery Health).
Access the Battery Health & Charging On the Battery Health & Charging screen, you’ll see:
How to access the microphone settings in Windows 10 Open the Windows 10 Settings (Windows + I) and click or tap System.
Open Settings and go to System Then, select Sound in the left sidebar.
Select Sound in the left sidebar On the right-hand pane, scroll down to the Input section. Here, you can see a drop-down list labeled Choose your input device that lists all microphones connected to your computer, as well as other options for accessing the properties of the default mic and for troubleshooting.
Read this first! This guide applies to Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. However, a password reset disk can only be created for local user accounts in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. If you don’t know the difference between local user accounts and Microsoft accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, then you should read this articles first:
Should you use a local or a Microsoft account in Windows 10?
How to access the Windows Sound Schemes settings If you want to tinker with the Windows 10 sound schemes, first, you need to open the Sound window. The fastest method is to find the speaker icon in the Windows 10 system tray (bottom-right corner) and right-click on it. In the contextual menu that opens, click or tap on Sounds.
Use the speaker icon to access the Windows sound schemes An alternative is to open the Settings app and access Personalization.
How to force sync OneDrive on Android The first thing you can do in order to attempt triggering a force sync of OneDrive on Android is to restart its app. To do so, open the Settings app. A quick way to do that is from the app list.
Open the Settings app in Android In Settings, tap on Apps to see the list of available apps on your smartphone.
Access the Apps category of settings Find and tap on the See all apps entry.
Why would you want to set Skype to hide your IP address? Although Skype is the most widely used voice & video chat service in the world, it has been leaking private information about its users for a very long time. Many people, especially gamers, fell prey to attackers who were able to find their IP addresses because of the security holes found in Skype. And it’s not even complicated. the Internet is full of shady websites that call themselves “Skype resolvers”.
1. How to show the desktop in Windows 11 with a keyboard shortcut The fastest and most convenient method to show the desktop on a Windows 11 laptop or PC is to use its dedicated keyboard shortcut: I must admit that I love this method because pressing the Win + D keys is a one-handed operation on any keyboard with a typical layout.
The show desktop shortcut is Win + D When you’re using this keyboard shortcut, Windows 11 instantly hides all open application windows, giving you instant access to your desktop.
1. Use the keyboard volume control on your PC or laptop Depending on the keyboard available on your laptop or desktop computer, you have a variety of options for increasing or turning down the volume. Here are the most common:
1.1. How to adjust the volume levels using keyboard shortcuts If you’re looking for a keyboard shortcut for volume, Windows laptops have multimedia keys for controlling the sound. However, to use them, you have to hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and then press the key for the action you want to perform.
Mail doesn’t support POP3 email accounts In the screenshot below you can see the infamous error returned when trying to use POP3 email accounts in Mail. Using Microsoft’s Outlook.com, you can create an Outlook email address and use that to pull in emails from your POP3 account. Syncing Outlook with Mail will then allow you to receive and respond to emails sent your old email address. It may sound annoying, but the process is quick and easy.
How to open the Get Help app in Windows 10 The Get Help app comes preinstalled on Windows 10. To open it, you can enter “help” in your taskbar’s search field, and then click or tap on Get Help. Another way to open the app is from the Start Menu, by clicking or tapping on the Start button and then pressing on Get Help from the app list. There is also a link to Get help at the bottom of every Settings page, under “Have a question?
Packaging and design You might already be familiar with the name HyperX, especially if you have built your computer for gaming. HyperX is a brand of Kingston Technology, known mostly for their high-performance and very reliable RAM modules. They also have quite a lot of products designed to meet the high performance requirements of current and next-generation games, and they are a preferred manufacturer of many gamers around the world. We were already familiar with (and fans of) their memory modules, but this was the first time we had the chance to get our hands on something different, thanks to Kingston, who have sent a HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset for testing.
iRobot Roomba 605: Who is it good for? The iRobot Roomba 605 is a great choice for you if:
You want an affordable vacuum robot that you do not mind starting yourself when you decide your house needs cleaning You prefer a basic vacuum robot, unable to connect to the internet (maybe because you watched the I, Robot movie one too many times 🙂 ) You have no carpets, or you only have thin flat carpets in your home There are no pets in your home
A service is a special type of application intended to provide features to the user and the operating system, that launches and runs in the background, without a user interface to click on. As in previous versions, the Task Manager from Windows 10 comes with a Services tab, aimed to provide an overview of system services, their status and to handle basic management tasks. Here is everything you can do from the Services tab of the Task Manager, in Windows 10:
NOTE: In my quest for logging my food intake, I ended up using the MyFitnessPal mobile app, which is available on all major mobile platforms, including Windows Phone.
Logging Your Food Must Become A Habit Food logging has its specific challenges. It’s a new habit that has to be created and maintained. It needs good memory and observation skills during a time in which we’re all vulnerable (when we’re hungry).
realme 11 Pro: Who is it good for? The realme 11 Pro is a great choice if you:
Want an elegant smartphone Desire a phone with a fast, good-quality screen Are looking for a smartphone with good battery life Want a well-rounded mid-range device with a reasonable price
Pros and cons These are the things I like most about the realme 11 Pro:
Beautiful design Fast, high-quality display Excellent battery life Good performance in daily tasks and casual games Satisfying photo and video experience Competitive price
realme C53: Who is it good for? The realme C53 smartphone is a good choice if:
You want a device with a good-looking design and a low price You’re mainly interested in a smartphone good for everyday activities You’re looking for a phone with long battery life and fast charging
Pros and cons Here’s what I like about the realme C53:
Smart and beautiful design Extra large screen Good battery life and fast charging Enough RAM and internal storage, plus a dedicated microSD card slot Affordable price Generous accessories package
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CyberGhost VPN: Who is it good for? CyberGhost VPN is an excellent service for people who:
Desire privacy and security while using the internet Want to bypass censorship and access any resource available on the internet, globally Need a VPN service that does not keep logs of their web browsing activities Want an easy-to-use VPN app for all platforms
What is the Fitbit Alta good at? The Fitbit Alta is an excellent device for:
People who value the looks and customization of their fitness tracker People who want a light, simple, easy to use device People who want a friendly interface that gathers the relevant data for their daily schedule and fitness activity
Pros and cons Summarizing our findings, we liked the following about the Fitbit Alta:
Stylish looks Simple to use Removable, replaceable armbands Excellent battery life Very good mobile ecosystem Affordable pricing