Add and Remove Columns in Windows Media Player 12 The columns that display in Windows Media Player 12 present music tag information about songs and albums in a clear way. However, not all of this information can be useful, depending on your particular requirements. In this tutorial, we show you how to display only the information you need to see in the columns. Here’s how to add new columns, remove columns you don’t need, and rearrange columns to fit your needs:...

How Do I Change My Desktop Wallpaper? There are three kinds of desktop wallpapers supported in Windows 11, and Settings is how you access all of them. An Easier Method for Picture Backgrounds The steps described above are easy enough to understand, but there’s a much quicker way to change the desktop background if you want it to be of an image. Instead of opening Settings and navigating through the menus, you can apply the desktop wallpaper directly from the image itself....

Charge the Joy-Cons While Connected to the Switch The easiest way to charge the Joy-Cons is by connecting them to your Nintendo Switch. And you can use the dock or the AC adapter that came with your game unit to charge the Switch and controllers. Slide your Joy-Cons into the sides until they click. Then, use one of the following options. Use the Nintendo Switch Charging Dock The dock that comes with your Nintendo Switch gives you an easy way to keep everything charged....

If you want to learn a bit more about graphics cards, you’ve come to the right place. Here is how you check your graphics card on Windows 10, and a bit more on understanding how it all works. How to Check Your Graphics Card Using Device Manager Finding out what GPU you have installed on your Windows 10 computer is pretty simple; it will take a bit more work to find the model of the actual card you have....

Can I Chromecast to Fire Stick? Android devices are designed to cast seamlessly to Chromecast devices with the tap of a button. That functionality isn’t available for Fire Stick. While Fire Sticks do support screen mirroring through Miracast, Google removed support for Miracast from stock Android starting with Android 6.0. The functionality is still available in some Android phones, but only if the phone manufacturer decides to include it. For example, many Samsung, Huawei, and OnePlus phones still support casting, or wireless display mirroring, through Miracast....

Projector Screen Cleaning: What You Need In most cases, you’ll use these items to clean a projector screen: Microfiber or lint-free soft cotton cloth (you may need two or three) Bowl Water (distilled is preferred) Dish soap Latex gloves Masking tape Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs Optional Cleaning Tools Optional items that can make the job easier: Canned airFormula 409Large pencil erasersFoam brushes Put on the Latex Gloves and Start Cleaning! Follow the provided video projector screen cleaning tips carefully, as not all screens use the same material....

Backup Before You Delete Files The first step is to have a current backup of your Mac’s data. This is a precaution to ensure you can return your Mac to the state it was in before you began this process. There is nothing more disheartening than to remove files, improve your Mac’s performance, and then discover that the work report you need to turn in at the end of the week is gone, a victim of enthusiastic cleanup....

How to Connect a Monitor to a Dell Laptop Follow these steps to hook up your Dell laptop to an external monitor: Can My Dell Laptop Connect to an External Monitor? The motherboards in all Dell laptops have a built-in graphics card adapter port, which allows you to display your computer’s desktop on an external screen. Most external monitors are compatible with Dell laptops; you don’t need a Dell brand monitor....

How to Connect Roku to Wi-Fi for the First Time Follow the below steps if you’re connecting your Roku to Wi-Fi for the first time. What You’ll Need To prepare for the internet connection process you need: A Roku streaming stick, box, or Roku TVYour Roku remote controlA Router with Wired and Wireless connectivity optionsYour Network Password Connect to the Wi-Fi Once you have your Roku device connected to power and powered on, you’ll be guided through a setup process which includes connecting the stick or box to the internet....

Five Ways to Connect Your TV to an External Audio System A better alternative to a TV’s internal speakers is to connect the set to an external sound system. Depending on the brand or model of TV, there are up to five options that allow you to send audio from a TV antenna, cable box, or streaming device to an external sound system, such as a soundbar, home-theater-in-a-box system, or a stereo receiver or home theater receiver....

How to Add the Developer Tab in Microsoft Word The form data you create can include the option to choose a date, mark a checkbox, select Yes or No, and more. Before you can configure these controls, you must add the Developer tab to Microsoft Word as they are called. You can create and configure any form data using this tab. How to Create a Fillable Form in Word with a Checkbox There are several types of fillable form options in Word....

How to Add a Temporary Alias to Gmail When signing up with a new website or online service, insert a period somewhere in your normal Gmail address. For example, if your address is “johndoe@gmail.com,” typing “john.doe@gmail.com” creates an instant alias. Insert the period anywhere you like, and insert as many as you like. For instance, “j.o.h.n.d.o.e@gmail.com” works just fine. As strange as such aliases look to the casual observer, Gmail treats them as identical to your original address....

Set Up an Ad Hoc Network on Windows 10 and 8.1 Windows 10 doesn’t have a proper ad hoc network feature. You can, however, create something that looks and behaves like the ad hoc network feature on previous versions of Windows. Before setting up an ad hoc network on Windows 10 and 8.1, you’ll need Windows and client computers with wireless network adapters. Windows 7, and Vista To create an ad hoc network in older versions of Windows:...

How To Uninstall Android Apps Through The Settings App When you buy an Android phone, it usually comes with preinstalled software. This software can be useful, or it can be an annoying drain on your phone’s battery and processor. If you’re sick of this “bloatware,” here’s how to get rid of it. First, you should see how much of the bloatware can be removed. Uninstall Apps Through The Google Play Store If you’d prefer not to use the settings app, you can also uninstall apps through the Google Play Store....

How to Get Rid of System Storage on iPhone It’s not actually possible to completely delete system storage on iPhone. System storage is made up of vital system files your iPhone needs to operate, so your only option is to try to reduce the storage. To check how much system storage takes up on your iPhone, follow these steps. How Can I Reduce iPhone System Storage? While you can’t just delete iPhone system storage, you can perform a few steps to reduce it....

Delete Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer When you access the same web page again, the browser uses the stored file and only downloads the new content. This feature improves network performance but fills the drive with potentially unwanted data. Control temporary internet files by deleting these files as needed to free up space on the drive. Deleting these files is a quick fix for a drive that is nearing capacity....

Why Use Double Space on Google Docs While the standard formatting in Google Docs is often good enough for most purposes, there may be other reasons to make the spaces between lines larger. Probably the greatest of those reasons is to have extra space for editing. In most cases, double spacing is standard during the drafting phase of a document, especially large documents like lengthy papers or even book manuscripts. It’s time like this, when you need extra space, that it’s good to know all the ways you can double space on Google Docs....

Can You Draw on Any iPad? You don’t need a high-end iPad with a large display to start drawing. As long as your iPad works, you can use it. What Do I Need to Draw on My iPad? If you want to draw on your iPad, you can use the Notes app. For a better experience, consider getting a stylus, a matte screen protector, and a dedicated drawing app. Any stylus will work, but the Apple Pencil is a pressure-sensitive stylus built just for iPads....

How to Use Dark Mode on WhatsApp iOS WhatsApp supports the system-wide dark theme in iPhones. Dark Mode feature is available on iOS 13 and above. Update your phone if the phone is running a lower version. Then, enable the Dark theme from Settings or the Control Center. Enable Dark Theme from Settings Choose the dark theme from the Settings screen or set it appear at a specific time of the day or night....

How to Send Encrypted Email in Gmail If you use a free Gmail account, your messages have Google’s standard encryption protocol called Transport Layer Security (TLS). TLS only works if the person you’re emailing uses an email provider that also supports TLS, but most major providers use TLS. Assuming mutual TLS compatibility, all messages you send through Gmail are encrypted via TLS. TLS makes it difficult for anyone to intercept your message when it’s en route to the recipient....