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you might require to use it from time to time to speed up certain tasks. However, I personally feel that the default window and settings of the command prompt are not very soothing to use. If you are a frequent user of the same you should consider customizing it as per your needs and comfort. That’s exactly what we are going to elaborate on in this post today. Getting Started There are multiple ways of bringing up the customization window and each one has its own significance....

Moreover, OneNote offers standalone desktop and mobile applications and is a central location for all your notes. If you are new to OneNote, you might be overwhelmed with features and options. So, we are here to help you delete Notebooks from Microsoft OneNote quickly. Let’s jump right in. How Do You Remove a OneNote Notebook Without Deleting It First things first, you can’t delete a Notebook using OneNote as there’s no option to do so....

As I certainly wouldn’t want to fall in the purview of this rule, I always make sure I keep my browser and search history clean. While trying out the Windows 8 search features, I realized that it was keeping track of all the searches I performed on the Windows 8 apps, and it made me concerned about my privacy. I dug into Windows 8 settings and disabled the history tracker instantly....

Take for instance, the app switch list. It comes up every time you point towards the top left corner and swipe downwards. This behavior irritates me a lot and happens to interrupt my work session frequently. Mainly because most desktop programs have the file menu in that area. And, in attempt to reach the menu, I launch the app switch list accidentally, almost always. Since there are other ways (keyboard shortcuts is what I prefer) to toggle among open apps, I thought I should disable the hot corner (for app switch list) and save myself from the annoyance....

Or, you can enable the Offline Availability settings to access them during your no-internet days. Yep, it’s that convenient. Creating graphs on Google Sheets can turn out to be a tedious process, especially if you’re not well versed with the somewhat complex network of tools and settings. Whether it’s plotting the colorful lines or bars or reversing the X-axis and the Y-axis and copying the same data to a different sheet, creating graphs and charts isn’t as hard as it is made out to be....

Though both the players have a ‘simple to use’ interface, KMPlayer wins the eye candy toss by offering an elegant album art cover. And that’s what we are going to talk about today. If you are wondering that you have KMPlayer installed but never saw the album art feature on its cover, there are probable chances that you have it disabled. So, hit Ctrl + Alt + L, choose the player skin and Close the window to have it activated....

Enabling remote desktop connections in VMware is done both regularly, through the operating system, and within the VMware network settings. We must set up port forwarding in VMware so the program knows what to do when we request access via remote desktop. Configure VMware for RDP (Remote Desktop) Connections VMware first needs to be configured to forward RDP requests to the IP address the virtual machine is using. Step 1: Launch the menu item VM > Settings....

We all love reading interesting articles online now and then to keep ourselves updated. To make this experience better, Apple has included a feature called Reader Mode on Safari that improves the readability of the text. This removes ads and other distractions from the webpage and makes reading content a breeze. Further, there is also a feature that lets you save articles, and this is called Reading List on Safari....

You can look for all Skype conversations and call details by going to View-> History. By default, Skype saves all your instant messages, SMS, calls, voicemails and file transfers. And it’s accessible to anyone who can get hold of your PC. You could delete the previous chats and call details and disable the Skype history feature by changing the settings. Go to Tools-> Options. On left pane click on “Privacy settings” tab....

Obviously you can’t imagine spending your weekend hunting and dumping duplicate files on your computer manually. To make this task automatic, one of the best available options is NoDupe. What is NoDupe NoDupe is a free tool to find and delete duplicate files on your computer effectively and efficiently. While sometimes one might keep duplicate files at different locations deliberately for better organization, usually most of the duplicate files in the system get generated in the course of copy, paste and download activities, and getting rid of them to reclaim space becomes a necessity....

Windows 11 brings hundreds of notable features including the major ones like support for Android apps, snap layouts that were always present in PowerToys (like Fancy Zones), and several other changes. Also, Microsoft has outlined feature-specific requirements so that you can check and verify if your computer meets those requirements to run them. For instance, DirectStorage works with NVMe SSDs only and Auto HDR requires you to have an HDR monitor to make the best of it....

In this article, we will look at the best ways to get rid of that humming or buzzing sound from your PC. But before that, let’s understand the possible reasons that your computer speakers are acting funny. Why Is My Computer Speaker Making a Buzzing Noise There are three possible reasons that can cause your computer speakers to emit a buzzing noise. First, it could be faulty hardware where the cable connecting your speakers is damaged or an internal issue within the speaker itself....

There are various reasons why FaceTime will not let you capture or save Live Photos. Privacy-related restrictions, outdated system software, and FaceTime glitches are often the usual suspects. So, let’s take a look at the best ways to resolve them. Enable FaceTime Live Photos FaceTime Live Photos are undoubtedly fun to take. However, not everyone likes to have embarrassing moments captured in the Live Photo form. So there’s a built-in setting to help prevent that....

Microsoft OneNote is one of the popular note-taking solutions. The software is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Web. OneNote uses OneDrive to store and synchronize the data across platforms. Millions of users use the note-taking app there as it is free, comes with tons of features and sharing options out of the box. With such popularity and usage, OneNote does come with some annoying behaviors. For example, you cannot synchronize data to other cloud storage platforms....

No. There is no sorcery involved. The digital world is just weird. One is never sure as to what causes such an issue. But don’t worry. Things are about to change. Both Android and iOS users have experienced the YouTube app not working issue. So, here you will find a few solutions to fix the problem. Let’s check them out. Restart Phone and Modem Let’s check the simplest solution — restart the device....

More often than ever, I find myself in scenarios where I have to forward multiple emails in order to provide complete story line to the receiver. One way to do that is to forward two individual emails and ask the recipient to look into both. That’s not very appealing to the recipient and isn’t a good practice on the part of the sender. A better way is to compose a new message and attach the items to be forwarded (other email threads) within that....

If you look at the masses, undoubtedly, a majority of users use Android smartphones and Windows PC. While the OS in both the platforms is different, thankfully there’s a common bridge between the two. And this is in the form of Android apps, or rather Windows apps for Android. Cortana for Android helps to bridge the gap in the notification system between Windows 10 and Android and helps to receive Android Notifications on Windows 10 PC....

While the Always On Display on Samsung phones does a good job, a notification LED brings back nostalgia and utility at the same time. So, grab your Galaxy S23 series device, and let’s reintroduce the world to the awesome notification LED! What Is the Need for an LED Notification Light LED notification lights were a great way to determine which notification you have received. For example, if the LED was blinking blue, it indicated a notification from Facebook....

The list of the Pixel 2 features is quite long. So, let’s jump straight in. 1. Auto HDR+ Mode The Google Pixel 2 camera is easily one of the best Android cameras ever produced. One of its most highlighted features is the auto HDR+ mode. It’s particularly helpful if you aren’t proficient with manual camera modes. If you have the OnePlus 3/3T or the OnePlus 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S8, the auto HDR+ mode can be easily ported to these Android flagships....

If some nosy contacts ask you about your late night presence on WhatsApp, you can always remove them from your contact list and stop sharing your last seen status. But that’s not an ideal solution. Instead, you can use the steps below and hide seen from selected contacts on WhatsApp. What Happens on Hiding Last Seen At From Specific Contacts on WhatsApp The only way to stop people from viewing what time you were online is to choose different options for Last Seen At....