If you’re like most people, you probably use your computer and phone to access the internet. But what if you want to transfer files between your devices? There are a few ways to do this, but it can be a bit of a hassle. Here’s how to transfer files over Wi-Fi between your PC, tablet, or phone: Open the File Explorer on your PC or tablet. On your PC or tablet, click on the “Files” tab....

If you’re looking for something specific in an app on Windows 8, the search feature is a great way to find it. Just type in what you’re looking for and the app will show you results based on your search terms. You can also use the arrow keys to move through the results, or use the left and right arrow keys to change what you’re looking for. Searching in Windows 8 has changed significantly, in fact at first you might think that all most Metro apps “lack” a search function altogether....

PowerShell is a powerful tool that can be used to manage computer information. It can be used to create and manage scripts, to automate tasks, and to access data from computers. PowerShell is a versatile tool that can be used in many different ways. WMI and its newer brother CIM can both be used to manage the Windows machines in your environment. But do you know the difference between them? Join us as we take a look....

The Pebble Smartwatch is a wearable device that connects to your smartphone to provide notifications, weather, and other information. The watch is available in a variety of colors and materials, including stainless steel. The Pebble Steel is an attractive option for those who want a smartwatch that looks good and can take a beating. The watch has a stainless steel case and band, as well as a black face with silver accents....

Windows 10 has a new pin to start the recycle bin. The new pin is in the taskbar and looks like a three-dot icon with a blue arrow pointing down. .. While poking around Windows 10 we noticed that you can pin the Recycle Bin to the Start Menu… and then from there you can pin it to the Taskbar, something that people have been asking about for a long time....

The maximum amount of RAM a 64-bit computer can theoretically hold is 8GB. Most people upgrade from 32-bit computing to 64-bit computing to blow through the 4GB RAM limit, but how far can you blow through that limit once you’ve entered into the realm of 64-bit computers? Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. Image by Petr Kratochvil....

If you copy the program’s folder to a new Windows system, you may not be able to run the program. This is because the program’s files are located in the same location on the old system as they were on the original Windows system. When moving to a new Windows system, either after getting a new computer or reinstalling Windows, you may be tempted to copy a program’s folder to your new system just like you’d copy your files....

Google Chrome is a web browser that is used by a lot of people. It has a lot of features that make it popular, such as the ability to search the internet and read articles. However, one feature that may be used more often than others is the text size increase when browsing with Chrome. This can be because Google is using its own font library in Chrome, which can have an impact on how large text appears onscreen....

Windows Task Manager is a great tool for managing your computer’s resources, but it can be confusing if you don’t know how to use it. In this article, we’ll show you how to use Windows Task Manager to see all of your running processes. .. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. The Question SuperUser reader Agovizer took a long hard look at the table Process display table in the Windows Task Manager and came back with some questions, specifically:...

Windows 8 is a new operating system from Microsoft that is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. This review will show you how to get started with Windows 8, step by step. .. You might be surprised to see us reviewing a Windows 8 book, especially considering we recently launched our own book, The How-To Geek Guide to Windows 8 – but since we don’t (yet) have a paperback version, we may as well give you another option....

Windows 8.1 will start encrypting hard drives by default, according to a report from The Verge. The new feature is part of the operating system’s upcoming update, which is set to release in October. Encryption will protect your data from being accessed by unauthorized individuals, and it will also help keep your computer running more smoothly. Windows 8.1 users can enable encryption by going to Settings > System > Security and selecting Encrypt Hard Drives....

If you’re like most people, you use your iPhone or iPad to print documents, photos, and other files from your computer. But what if you want to print from your iOS device? There are a few different ways to do this. The first option is to use AirPrint. This is a built-in feature of many iOS devices that allows you to print documents, photos, and other files from your device. To use AirPrint, open the document you want to print, tap the Share button (or press and hold on the document until a pop-up menu appears), and select AirPrint....

Google Chrome is a web browser that offers users a variety of features, including the ability to install extensions from the Chrome Web Store. However, some users may have disabled their extensions in the stable or beta channels of Chrome, due to compatibility issues or other reasons. In this article, we will show you how to re-enable non-web store extensions in the stable and beta channels of Chrome. To re-enable non-web store extensions in the stable and beta channels of Chrome:...

If you’re like most people, you probably use your iOS device to access the internet and do some work. But what if you don’t want anyone else to have access to your device? You can remotely lock or wipe your device, but there are a few things you need to know in order to make this process as easy as possible. First, make sure that your iOS device is connected to the internet....

duplicates photos on your computer. If you have a lot of photos, it can be difficult to keep track of which ones are yours and which ones are from other people. Duplicate Photos is a program that can help you remove duplicate photos from your computer. You meant well, you intended to be a good file custodian, but somewhere along the way things got out of hand and you’ve got duplicate photos galore....

If you’re a Windows 8.x user and have trouble finding your way to the Start Screen, there’s a good chance that you’re using an outdated or unsupported version of the operating system. To fix this, you can reset the Start Screen to its default tiles. To do this, open Settings and select System on the left hand side. Then select Reset Screen on the right hand side. Once these two options are selected, enter your desired information into the Reset Screen Parameters field and click on Reset button....

If you’re like most people, your Ubuntu Linux system is probably cluttered with old software and files that you no longer use. In this article, we’ll show you how to restore your Ubuntu system to its previous state so that you can clean up and organize your computer more easily. First, make a backup of your current system using the Ubuntu Backup Tool. This will help if something goes wrong during the restoration process....

If you’re like most people, you use your tablet or smartphone to do a lot of things: watch videos, check email, browse the web, and more. And while these devices are amazing for entertainment and communication, they can also be quite power hungry. That’s why it’s important to know how to save battery life on your device. Here are some tips: Turn off unnecessary features: If you don’t need a feature on your device, turn it off....

Google has announced that it is making a cloud print server available to raspberry Pi users. This server can be used to print documents and photos on your computer or printer. You can also use this server to print documents and photos from the Google Cloud Print app. The Google Cloud Print server is free to use and you can find more information about it at https://cloudprint.google.com/. Google Cloud Print is a fantastic way to link your printers to the cloud and enjoy print-from-anywhere access, but there’s a catch....

Android is a mobile operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets. Typing on Android can be a pain, but with the right tips and tricks, you can type faster than you ever thought possible. Here are six tips to help you type faster on Android: Use the Swype Keyboard If you’re a fan of the Swype keyboard, then you’ll love how fast it is to type on Android. Just swipe your finger across the keyboard to move your cursor, and then use your fingers to type....