Create a New Microsoft Email Address To change your Microsoft email, you may choose to create a new account. With a new Microsoft account, you can export email messages, contacts, and other information from your old account and then import the data to use with your new email address. Add an Alias to Your Microsoft Account Microsoft also provides a quick and easy way to create an alias for your current account which is a good way to change your Microsoft email address....

How Do You Charge a Logitech Wireless Keyboard? Use the charging cable included with your keyboard. Plug the small end into the charging port on the back of the device, then plug the other end into the charger or your computer. If you don’t have the original charger, you can use any micro-USB connector. While most Logitech keyboards have a built-in battery, some models, like the Logitech K800, use replaceable AA or AAA batteries....

Activate Location Services for Google Maps Before Google Maps can track your location, you must turn on Location Services on the iPhone. The Google Maps app doesn’t have to be launched on the iPhone to track your location, but it can’t work without location services being turned on and then activated for Google Maps. View Tracking History in Google Maps After turning on Location Services, here’s how to view your tracking history in the Google Maps app:...

Component vs. Coaxial Component speakers provide better sound but are more expensive. Full-range or coaxial speakers are cheaper and easier to install since you can typically find aftermarket replacements that are direct replacements for the OEM units. If sound quality is the most important factor for you, get component speakers. If your budget doesn’t allow it, many full-range speaker systems provide great sound. Full-range speakers are also the better option if you’re planning on a DIY installation and don’t have much experience....

Why You Should Clean Your Fitbit Band Regularly Fitbits pick up sweat dirt with every day use, not to mention bacteria that can produce unpleasant odors and irritation. A study by Tic Watches showed that some Fitbit bands had 8.3 times more bacteria than what’s found a toilet seat. Plastic and leather wristbands were the worst offenders, with higher bacteria levels than other materials. Because Fitbits pick up more grime than other types of watches, it’s important to keep them clean....

How to Merge PDF Files With Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Acrobat Reader is free. You can use Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files, as well as add annotations. To further manipulate these files or combine multiple PDFs into one, install Acrobat DC. Follow these steps to merge PDF files with Adobe Acrobat DC: How to Combine PDF Files With Apple Preview On a Mac, use the built-in Preview application to combine PDF files, eliminating the need (and cost, as Preview is free with macOS) for third-party software or an online service....

How to Use GameCube Controllers on Switch Official and third-party GameCube controllers can connect to a Nintendo Switch, but the method can vary depending on the model of the controller. Using the GameCube Adapter for Switch A GameCube controller Switch adapter is the easiest and best way to connect both original controllers that came out with the GameCube, and newer GameCube controller models designed for use on the Wii U. Once you have a GameCube controller adapter, do the following to connect your controllers....

How to Set Up and Use Parallels Access to Control Your PC Parallels Access costs $19.99 a year, but if you plan to control your PC from an iPad on a regular basis, the cost is worth it. You can sign in to your PC remotely using a 4G connection or a remote Wi-Fi. Instead of taking control of the mouse, Parallels Access transforms your PC into what is essentially an app server....

How to Convert an Image to PDF in Windows 10 You can use Microsoft Print to PDF virtual printer to convert an image to PDF from anywhere that has a Print function. How to Convert Images to PDF Online Use these two clutter-free web tools to convert JPG to PDF instantly. Adobe.com Drag and drop an image file (JPG, PNG, BMP, and more) into Adobe.com’s online tool to convert to PDF....

Download Android x86 The Android x86 project allows an older version of Android to run as an emulator on desktop-class hardware. The software from this site isn’t always in perfect sync with Google’s Android releases. Android x86 isn’t an official Google product and, therefore, requires time to port. Download Etcher There are several ways to write a disk image to a USB drive. The complexity of these varies, and it can be easy to write the image to the wrong place....

Delete the Service You Suspect Contains Malware The process of deleting a service that you suspect was used to infect your computer with malware is similar in all versions of Windows. Why Delete Windows Services? Malware often installs itself as a Windows service in order to load when Windows starts. This allows the malware to run and control designated functions without requiring user interaction. Sometimes, antivirus software removes the malware but leaves the service settings behind....

How to Clear Browsing Data in Chrome To delete cookies in Google Chrome: To clear the cookies from the Chrome mobile browser, tap the menu button (the icon with three stacked dots), and choose Settings. Go to Privacy and security > Clear browsing data, and then open the Advanced tab. Tap each area you want to erase, for example, Cookies and site data, or Saved passwords. Delete the selection with the Clear data button....

How Do I Delete Time Machine Backups on My Mac? Generally, Time Machine automatically deletes old backups. Once your storage device is running low on space, macOS deletes anything unnecessary, such as your oldest Time Machine backups. However, if you need to delete your backup manually, here’s what to do. How Do I Delete All My Time Machine Backups? If you want to delete all your backups, you don’t need to do it date by date....

How to Delete a User From Your PlayStation While deleting users from your PlayStation 4 makes room for more of your content, you might want to check with the individual who created the account before proceeding as to not delete any of their important information. What Happens to a Deleted Account? When deleting a PlayStation account from your system, any data related to the user including saved game data and screenshots are deleted....

How to Buy Books on the Audible Website While browsing a book’s details, you’ll see the price listed alongside the cost to purchase with credits. Although the cost to purchase books with a credit card can differ, you can get almost any book with one credit. To buy a book on the Audible website: Your new books are available for download in your Library. How to Buy Books on Audible Using the App Purchasing books using the Audible app is as easy as using the website, and it follows similar steps....

How to Download Your Twitch Broadcasts Twitch streamers can download their previous broadcasts from the Twitch website. Depending on whether you’re a regular user, Twitch Affiliate, or Twitch Partner, your window for downloading previous broadcasts varies between 14 to 60 days after the initial stream. After this, the video will auto-delete. Enable Auto-Archiving You can tell Twitch to save your broadcasts automatically with a single switch. Here’s where to find it....

These steps work everywhere you can use WhatsApp, including on your phone and computer. How To Save Video From WhatsApp Saving WhatsApp videos is far more straightforward if you’re using the desktop or web version. Those directions are at the bottom of the page, but let’s look at how it works in the mobile app first: Mobile App You’ve probably noticed that you can’t just hold your finger down on a video to find a download or save option....

Encrypt iPhone or iPad Data Security and privacy are hot topics with company data leaks, hacking, and ransomware on the rise. One important step you can take to protect your information is to encrypt it. This is especially important for devices that tend to be lost or stolen—such as smartphones. Whether you prefer Android or iOS devices, you should know how to set up encryption. The iPhone and iPad use file encryption that is activated by default when you set a passcode for your iPhone....

How to Use Netflix Codes To use Netflix codes, you’ll need to use a web browser on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. These codes do not work on set-top boxes like the Apple TV. Then follow these steps: Where Can I Find Netflix Codes? There’s an absolutely massive number of Netflix codes available for pretty much every genre available. All of the available codes for Netflix can be viewed in the complete Netflix code list....

Is Windows 11 Firewall Good Enough? The Windows Defender anti-malware package has seen a lot of improvement since it was first introduced, and the version included with Windows 11 is very good at catching and eliminating malware. Most people can get by with just the Windows Defender anti-virus component without installing a secondary anti-virus or anti-malware package. Some premium anti-virus programs are more highly rated than Defender in terms of catching and eliminating new and unknown malware, but the firewall component of Windows Defender is good enough for most situations....