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If you’re like most people, you probably think of your Kindle as just an ereader. But if you take the time to explore its hidden features, you may be surprised at just how powerful and versatile it can be. Here are five hidden Kindle features that could make your reading experience even better: The Kindle’s built-in dictionary is a great way to learn new words and phrases. The Kindle’s built-in music player can play music from your library or online sources....

If you’re a Windows user, you know how to kill processes from the command line. But what if you want to kill a process that’s running in the background, without having to open a program or type a command? That’s where the Background Process Killer tool comes in. This tool can be used to kill processes that are running in the background without opening a program or typing a command....

Windows 10 has a great feature called “file and folder changes.” This feature lets you see what changes have been made to your files and folders since you last logged in. To use this feature, open the “File Explorer” window and click on the “Change User Settings” button. Then, under the “Folder Options” tab, select the “File and Folder Changes” check box. Now, when you log in to Windows 10, the file and folder changes will be visible in your “File Explorer....

If you’re like most people, you probably use bookmarks to keep track of important information while you’re reading long documents. If you’re a professional document editor or writer, you may also use bookmarks to help organize and manage your work. Bookmarks are a great way to keep track of important information while you’re reading a document. You can add them to any page in the document, or even to different pages if you want....

If you’re like most people, you probably use Internet Explorer 9 to browse the web and access online services. But there are some things you can do to optimize your browser for maximum privacy and security. One way to improve your privacy is to disable cookies. Cookies are small files that a website saves on your computer in order to remember your preferences and help the website understand how you interact with it....

Minecraft is a game that has been around since 2009. It is a sandbox game where you can create your own world and play with others. There are many mods that can be installed to make Minecraft more fun, including ones that add new features or change the way it works. One of the most popular mods for Minecraft is called “Chisel.” Chisel is a 3D programming tool that can be used to create custom blocks, items, and structures....

If you’re like most people, you probably have a Windows 8 PC that’s been running for a while without being refreshed or reset. But if you don’t want to go through the hassle of buying a new PC and refreshing it, there are ways to do it yourself. Here are three methods: Reset your computer by using the Windows 8 Reset Utility. This utility can be found in the Start Menu under Programs and Features....

If you have used the Word 2013 program to create or edit documents, you may have noticed that there is a Paste Options box at the bottom of the document window. This box allows you to paste text, images, and other types of files into the document. If you want to remove the Paste Options box from a document, you can do so by using one of several methods. You can use the keyboard shortcut Cmd+V (or Cmd+X), or you can right-click on the document and select “Remove Paste Options....

If you’re a Chromebook user, you know that it’s easy to get up and running with a full Linux desktop in a browser tab. But what if you want to use your Chromebook as your primary computer, instead of just a web browser? That’s where the following tips come in. First, make sure that your Chromebook is connected to the internet and that you have enough storage space to install all of the software required for a full Linux desktop....

SSH is a secure network protocol that allows you to connect to other computers over the internet. It is used to connect your computer to a remote server. SSH also allows you to forward your key so that it can be used on another computer. This article will show you how to do this using Windows. Image by kaneda99. Overview In this guide we’ll explain how to SSH to a Linux machine from Windows with your public key, using Putty & Winscp....

If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time typing on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. But if you’re like me, you don’t have the time to learn all the shortcuts to make your typing faster. So I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite text expansion shortcuts for smartphones and laptops. Type “space” to get a new line started on a smartphone or laptop. Type “tab” to move between lines on a smartphone or laptop....

If you’re like most people, you probably use your iPhone or iPad to access the internet, check email, and make phone calls. But what about all the other apps out there? There are a lot of them, and many of them are not as well known as the ones that you’re used to. So how do you know which ones to use and which ones to avoid? Here’s a guide on how to use app extensions on an iPhone or iPad with iOS 8:...

If you’re like most people, you use wildcards when searching for something in your word document. Wildcards are symbols that can be used in place of specific characters or words. For example, if you want to search for “the” in a document, you could use the asterisk (*). Wildcards can be a bit confusing at first, but they’re actually quite easy to use. Here’s how to use them: Open your word document and start typing what you want to search for....

If you’re like most people, you probably use your Android device as a mouse, keyboard, joystick and more. But there are a lot of ways to use your Android device as a different type of input device. Here are five tips to get the most out of your Android device: Use the launcher to control your devices: The launcher is the main screen on your Android device. You can use it to control all of your devices in one place....

Microsoft is still making security updates for Windows XP, but you can’t have them. The company released a security update for Windows XP on Tuesday that fixes a vulnerability in the operating system. But users of the aging OS can’t install it because Microsoft has stopped supporting it. “Windows XP will no longer receive security updates, technical support, or new features from Microsoft,” the company said in a blog post. “This includes both mainstream and extended support phases....

Windows 8 is a great operating system, but it can be a little overwhelming for new users. One way to make the transition easier is to remove multiple modern apps from the operating system with PowerShell. This guide will show you how to do it. If you’re using Windows 8, there are a few modern apps that you may want to remove from your computer. These apps include: Mail, Calendar, Photos, and SkyDrive....

Tar files are a popular way to store data. They can be used to store data in many different ways, including as a file system, a backup solution, and an archive. Tar files can also be used to create archives that are easy to access and use. 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 MarcusJ is curious about the tar format and why we’re still using it after all these years:...

The average laptop screen is about 17 inches wide, but the screens on many laptops are only 13 inches wide. That’s because most laptop manufacturers make them in two different sizes: a 13-inch model and a larger 17-inch model. But there’s no good reason for this. Laptop screens are usually made of two different types of glass: an anti-glare type for use in bright sunlight and a regular type for use in normal light....

Applications are portable because they are written in a specific language and designed to run on a specific platform. However, not all applications are portable. Some applications are written in a language that is not supported by the platform on which they were written, or the platform does not have the required libraries or tools to run them. Applications that are not portable may be difficult to uninstall or upgrade, and may not work on other platforms....

The debate over whether or not to track users online has been raging for years. But despite the lack of a clear answer, many companies still choose to track their users. There are a few reasons why not tracking users doesn’t stop them from being tracked. The first is that many companies use third-party tracking services, which means that even if a user isn’t being tracked directly by the company, their data is still being collected and used....