Laptop and Projector Setup (Wired) If the laptop will be wired to the projector with audio/video cables, this is how you need to set it up: Laptop and Projector Setup (Wireless) Some laptops connect to projectors wirelessly, in which case the setup directions are different: You can turn off a laptop by hitting the power button or using the shutdown function in the operating system. To shut down a projector, press its power button, usually on the top or front of the device; if you can’t find it, just unplug it from the wall....

Enable IMAP for Gmail to Work With Outlook Before using Outlook with Gmail, you need to enable IMAP within Gmail. Go into your online Gmail account and follow these steps: How to Add Gmail Account to Outlook Automatically If you add your Gmail address and password to Outlook, it automatically detects all the other settings. How to Setup Gmail in Outlook Manually The following instructions apply to pre-2019 versions of Outlook....

What Is a Personalized Alexa Flash Briefing? You can extend your flash briefing by adding more feeds. Most major and local news outlets have their own Alexa flash briefing feeds, as do websites like EPSN.com. There are thousands of flash briefing feeds, and not all of them are news and weather-related. You’ll find feeds that provide daily fashion advice, vocabulary words, and guided meditations. In addition to audio feeds, there are also text feeds that Alexa can read to you and video feeds for Alexa devices with a screen....

How to Create Google Drive Folder The first thing you need to do before you can collaborate with others in Google Drive is to create a folder. It’s a handy organizing bin for items you want to share. To create a folder in Google Drive: Share Your Folder Now that you’ve made a folder, you need to share it. Add Documents to the Folder With the folder and sharing preferences set up, it’s super easy to share your files from now on....

Difficulty: Average Time Required: 20 minutes How to Share Internet Connection in Windows XP Using the built-in Internet Connection Sharing feature on Windows computers, you can share that single Internet access with any device over Wi-Fi or by connecting with an ethernet wire. In essence, you can turn your computer into a wireless hotspot (or wired router) for other devices nearby. Your Internet connection will now be shared with other computers on your local network; if you connect them via wire (either directly or through a wireless hub), you’re all set....

How to Share and Print Photos Using the iPhone Photos App Got photos on your iPhone that you just need others to see? Follow these steps to share, print, or post your pictures from the Photos app: Importing Pictures from iOS Photos to Other Apps Lots of apps can import images from the Photos app. Doing this is a little different from the steps above. It’s also more convenient if you’re already in the app that you’ll use to share the picture....

Now you’re free to move speakers to their new locations. Time permitting, this can be a great opportunity to consider how you might hide or disguise speaker wire in living areas. With the proper techniques, wires can be put safely and aesthetically out of sight. Write down the numbers along with the speaker location (for example, front left/right, center, or surround left/right) in a notepad. When finished, measure the speaker wire you set aside earlier and compare it to your notes....

How to Take a Screenshot on a OnePlus device Though OnePlus smartphones run on a custom version of Android called OxygenOS, most of the core features carry over. The hardware-based method of taking a screenshot on Android is the same on a OnePlus device. The process takes a few seconds and requires two simultaneous button presses. How to Enable and Use Gesture Controls to Take a Screenshot Along with the standard way of taking a screenshot on an Android device, OnePlus users can enable specific gesture controls to do the same thing....

What You Need to Make a Bootable Lubuntu USB Drive You’ll need the following to create a bootable Lubuntu USB drive: The Lubuntu ISO file Win32 Disk Imager A formatted USB flash drive The first step is to Download Lubuntu. The 64-bit version of Lubuntu is recommended for most PCs. Check the Windows Control Panel to tell if you’re running a 32-bit or 64-bit system. You must also download and install Win32 Disk Imager, which you will need to burn the ISO file to the USB drive....

How To Turn Off Any iPad Model Turning off an iPad without a Home button is slightly different from turning off an iPad with a Home button, but we’ll explain the differences. Here’s what to do: How To Turn on Any iPad Model Turning on an iPad is simple: just hold down the On/Off/Sleep button in the upper-right corner of the iPad until the screen lights up. When the screen lights up, let go of the button and the iPad boots....

How to Turn Airplane Mode On or Off There are two ways to enable or disable Airplane mode on Windows 10 or 11 devices. Use the Network icon on the Taskbar The easiest way is from the Network icon on the Taskbar (that thin strip at the bottom of your display where the Start button exists and program icons appear). Simply position the mouse over that icon and select it. From there, select Airplane mode....

Where Is the Off Button on the Samsung S20? Earlier models—like the Galaxy Note 9—have a dedicated power button, but that’s no longer the case. Samsung decided not to include a dedicated power button on the Galaxy S20, which has also carried over to the Galaxy S21. In short, there is no dedicated power button on the S20. You now use one of two methods to power down the S20. A shortcut involves pressing a combination of hardware buttons or using the software interface to shut down and restart the phone....

How to Turn Off Bluetooth on iPhone Temporarily If you only want to disconnect a pair of headphones or another Bluetooth accessory from your iPhone, you can do so via Control Center. To access Control Center on the iPhone, slide your finger downward from the upper-right corner (in iOS 12 and later) or upward from the bottom of the screen (in earlier versions of the iOS). The Control Center displays some quick settings for screen brightness, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a Do Not Disturb function....

Create Upside Down Text Using an Online Tool The easiest way to generate upside-down text is by using an online tool. There is a handful available, and all work similarly; you can also download mobile apps to use on your smartphone. Options include TypeUpsideDown, txtn, and Upside Down Text. We tried out all three. Using TXTN For Upside Down Text Txtn works like many online conversion tools. It just takes one click....

Remove an App With the Windows 10 Start Menu Option The first way is the simplest and quickest method for removing an app. Windows 10 Settings App Option Another option is to follow the Settings app method. Get started by navigating to Apps & features. A list of all the installed Windows Store apps and desktop programs will populate on this screen of the Settings app. Windows 8.1 and 8 Other than the right-click method listed in the Windows 10 section, Windows 8....

How to Update Android Auto Typically, Android apps, including Android Auto, should themselves whenever one is available. You may receive a notification or a request for permission depending on your settings. If you didn’t set up your Android device for automatic downloads, you can download and install the update manually. How to Force An Android Auto Update In some cases, Google will push an optional Android Auto update ahead of a wider release....

How To Update Xbox Series X or S Controller Firmware With a New Console When you first set up your Xbox Series X or S console, your console checks for controller updates as soon as it first connects. Here’s what to do during the process. How to Update Xbox Series X or S Controller Firmware With a New Controller When you buy a new controller or connect an existing one for the first time in a while, you may be asked to update the controller....

How to Connect a Wired Keyboard or Mouse to a PS4 Connecting a keyboard and/or mouse to your PlayStation 4 is quite simple: Just plug the keyboard or mouse into the USB port on the front of the PS4. The PS4 recognizes most devices immediately and flashes a keyboard or mouse icon on the screen to let you know the connection is made. If You Are Out of USB Ports The PS4 also supports connecting a USB hub to one of its USB ports, which can expand the number of USB devices you can hook into your console....

How Can I Use an Echo Show as a Security Camera? The camera in your Echo Show is primarily meant for video calls, but it also allows the Echo Show to work as a security camera. Here’s how to enable the feature: What Is Alexa Home Monitoring? There is no ring or other audible alert when you activate the feature. However, a message displays on the Echo Show’s display, so anyone who happens to be looking at the device when you activate Home Monitoring will know that you’re watching....

What Is Bixby? Released with the Galaxy S8 in 2017, Bixby is only available on Samsung devices running Android 7 (Nougat) and above. This means that if you’re using an older Samsung phone or an older version of Android, you won’t have access to it. Bixby is also available on some Samsung tablets, and it is the driving force behind the Galaxy Home smart speaker. How to Set up Bixby Before you can ask Bixby to look up movie times, you’ll need to set it up....