How To Set Up New Email Alerts In Apple Mail

How to Get Apple Mail Notifications for VIPs, Contacts, Inbox, Smart Folders, Rules or All Messages To specify what kind of mail you want to receive desktop alerts for in Notification Center: How to Add Desktop Notifications to Incoming Message Rules in Apple Mail To make any incoming message rule in Apple Mail alert you to the messages its criteria select: Inbox Only: receive alerts only for new messages arriving in your inbox....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 212 words · Jeanette Phillips

How To Set Up Xbox Game Streaming For Your Phone

How to Stream From Your Xbox One to Your Phone Streaming from your Xbox One console to your phone is also referred to as remote play and console streaming. This process involves loading and running a game on your Xbox console, and then streaming the video output to your phone. Inputs from your controller are then passed wirelessly from your phone to the Xbox One, allowing you to play the game on your phone even if you aren’t in close proximity to your console....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 188 words · Laura Owens

How To Shut Down Windows 10

Shut Down Windows 10 From the Start Menu The easiest way to shut down your PC is from the Windows 10 Start Menu: Shut Down Windows 10 From the Power User Menu The Power User Menu contains several advanced options, one of which is to shut down your computer: Shut Down Windows 10 From the Sign-In Screen You can shut down your PC from the log-in screen that appears when you switch users in Windows 10....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Debbie Wagoner

How To Speed Up Your Cable Or Dsl Service

Types of Broadband Speed Tweaks Today’s techniques typically aim at specific applications such as P2P file-sharing systems and games. The most common broadband tweaks involve adjusting parameters of the TCP/IP network protocol, typically: TCP receive window sizeMaximum transmission unit (MTU)Maximum segment size (MSS)Time to live (TTL) The Microsoft Windows Registry contains default values for TCP/IP parameters. To apply these speed tweaks to your computer, use a Registry editor to change the default values on each, rebooting the computer each time....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 380 words · Helen Henderson

How To Stop Other Devices Ringing When You Get An Iphone Call

Change Your iPhone Settings You can turn off the Continuity feature that causes your incoming iPhone calls to ring elsewhere. The best way is to change the settings on your iPhone: Stop Calls on iPad and Other iOS Devices Changing the settings on your iPhone should take care of things, but if you want to be sure, do the following on your other iOS devices: Stop Macs From Ringing for iPhone Calls The change of the iPhone setting should have done the job, but you can be double sure by doing the following on your Mac:...

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 256 words · Joshua Noonan

How To Store And Maintain Your Games And Cases

Why Is Video Game Storage Important? While the monetary value of most video games goes down over time, the opposite is true for certain titles. As more games are released on digital platforms like Steam and the PlayStation Network, physical media is becoming less common, which is making hard copies of video games more valuable among collectors. For example, Sonic Mania was originally a digital exclusive in 2017, but Sega released a physical version the following year just for collectors....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 344 words · David Knight

How To Successfully Fund Your Indie Game On Kickstarter

Running a successful Kickstarter campaign takes ​a huge amount of planning and a well-balanced course of action for generating interest and publicity for your project. You’re asking for backers’ money based on an idea and the good-faith claim that you’ll follow through, so put as much time and effort into your Kickstarter presentation as you can possibly spare. Ideas are a dime a dozen—execution is the hard part, and if you want to see your project successfully funded, the consumer needs to know that you can make good on your promises....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 487 words · Eileen Wells

How To Take A Screenshot On Android 12

How to Take a Screenshot on Android 12 Using the Power Button One of the easiest ways to take screenshots on Android 12 is by pressing down the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. This method is excellent for taking quick screenshots of moving video and images or for items that vanish off your screen quickly. How to Take a Screenshot on Android 12 in Recent apps Another way you can take screenshots on Android 12 is through the Recents screen, which showcases your most recent applications....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 144 words · Linda Cole

How To Tell If You Have Windows 64 Bit Or 32 Bit

Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 & Vista: 64-Bit or 32-Bit? Windows 11 only comes in 64-bit, and Windows 7 Starter Edition and Windows Vista Starter Edition are available only in 32-bit. Here’s how to tell if you have a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista: Windows XP: 64-Bit or 32-Bit? The General tab in System Properties provides all the details. Check the ‘Program Files’ Folder Name This method isn’t as easy to understand as using Control Panel, but it does provide a quick way of checking on whether you’re running a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows, and is especially helpful if you’re looking for this information from a command line tool....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 338 words · Ivan Tiemann

How To Transfer Photos From Iphone To Macbook Air

What Is the Easiest Way to Transfer Photos From iPhone to MacBook Air? The simplest way to transfer photos from your iPhone to your MackBook is to make it automatic. You can do this by setting up synching with iCloud, which will allow you to access your phone’s entire photo library from your laptop. And once it’s set up, the shared library will update itself with every new photo. How Do I Import Photos to My MacBook Air?...

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · Suzanne Thomas

How To Troubleshoot Memory Card Readers

Computer Cannot Find or Recognize External Card Reader First, make sure the memory card reader is compatible with your computing system. Older readers might not work with newer operating systems, for example. Second, verify the USB cable you use for the connection isn’t broken. Next, try a different USB connection slot on the PC, as the reader might not be drawing enough power from the connection slot you used originally. You also might need to download the latest software and drivers from the memory card reader manufacturer’s Web site....

December 5, 2022 · 3 min · 545 words · Dora Curry

How To Turn On And Turn Off Disney Plus Subtitles

How to Get Subtitles on Disney Plus The process for turning Disney+ subtitles on is very similar across the numerous supported platforms but there are some subtle differences. Mobile Apps and Web If you’re using the Android or iOS Disney+ apps or are watching in a web browser, the steps for turning on subtitles or closed captions are the same. Chromecast If you’re using Chromecast to watch Disney+ on your TV, you’ll need to manage the subtitle settings in the app or web browser using the steps above....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 297 words · Sharon Pearsall

How To Unfollow Someone On Facebook

How to Unfollow Facebook Friends Your Facebook News Feed is a convenient way to catch up on the activities of family and friends. Unfortunately, a Facebook friend might be the source of recurring posts, shared articles, and opinion rants that annoy, offend or bore you. Fortunately, it’s easy to unfollow that friend on Facebook, so you don’t see their posts. You’ll remain Facebook friends officially, and you can still exchange messages over Messenger, but you won’t have to see their posts when you open your News Feed....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 171 words · Arthur Rabenold

How To Uninstall Or Reinstall Windows Media Player 12

However, unlike other programs you can reinstall, you don’t actually need to delete Windows Media Player, nor do you download it from a website when you want to install it. Instead, just disable Windows Media Player within the Windows Features utility to remove it, or enable it to add it back to your computer. How to Disable Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 12 is included in Windows 10, Windows 8....

December 5, 2022 · 1 min · 175 words · Yolanda Nachtrieb

How To Unlock Your Apple Watch With Iphone Or Passcode

Unlock Your Apple Watch Using Your iPhone Some users like to have their Apple Watch unlock whenever they unlock their iPhone. If your iPhone has a complex, secure passcode, this is an easy way of extending this protection to your Apple Watch without having to enter a long string of numbers and characters. Here’s how it works: Unlocking Apple Watch With Its Passcode To enter your Apple Watch passcode, wake the device, enter your passcode, and select OK....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 315 words · Anita Benoist

How To Upgrade A Cpu

Should You Upgrade a CPU Yourself? Learning how to upgrade a CPU is a right of passage for any DIY PC enthusiast. It’s not overly complex, but you need to execute it carefully, as there is real potential to damage your CPU and your motherboard. Even if you do it mostly right, leaving components with inadequate cooling can lead to overheating and further damage. Before You Buy a New CPU The first step in any CPU upgrade journey is buying the right one....

December 5, 2022 · 4 min · 746 words · Bridgett Gutierrez

How To Use A Keyboard Or Mouse On A Ps5

How to Connect a Keyboard and Mouse to Your PlayStation 5 It’s super simple (and useful) to use a keyboard and mouse with your PlayStation 5. Here’s how to do it. What Keyboards and Mice Are Compatible With the PlayStation 5? The PlayStation 5 is compatible with pretty much all keyboards and mice. Some mouse and keyboard combinations may require you to wait a moment or two for the console to register them but for the most part, they simply just work....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 413 words · Barbara Hastings

How To Use A Trackball Mouse

What is a Trackball? On a standard mouse, the pointer represents the mouse. You move the mouse around, and the pointer follows the mouse. On a trackball, it’s as if the pointer is just above the ball. As you roll the ball, it moves the pointer on top of it. Trackballs also have a different sense of momentum. A standard mouse only moves when you give it a nudge. You can spin a trackball like a marble....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 335 words · Dorothy Jost

How To Use A Windows 10 Metered Connection

What Is a Windows 10 Metered Connection? The metered connection setting limits the functionality of an existing internet connection. Any Wi-Fi network you use can be labeled as a metered connection. When using a metered connection, most operating system and app downloads are paused, and some background operations also stop working. How to Set Up a Metered Connection on Windows 10 Before you can mark a connection as metered, it must be added to your device’s list of known networks....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 382 words · James Richards

How To Use Cortana Notebook And Settings Features

Activate Cortana Mode Once you enable the wake word, you can use your voice to work with Cortana. When you say, “Cortana,” a small window opens with a blue circle, indicating that Cortana is listening for a command. Alternatively, you can open Cortana and type into the Ask Cortana box. Whichever way you choose to interact with Cortana, you can use the assistant in numerous ways. Manage Your Calendar Cortana can help you schedule appointments and keep track of the items on your calendar....

December 5, 2022 · 2 min · 216 words · Melanie Sa