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We have already shown you how you can change your IP address from the command prompt, which required long netsh commands, now we are doing the same thing in PowerShell, without the complexity. Note: The following commands are new in PowerShell v3 and therefore require Windows 8, they also require an administrative command prompt. Editors Note: This article is probably for our more geeky audience and requires some basic knowledge of IP Addressing and CIDR notation...

You have plenty of options for adding cell borders in Microsoft Excel. But if you want to be a bit creative or use a border with more meaning to you, you can create and reuse a custom border in Excel. The default border options in Excel are fine in most cases. You can use a top, bottom, left, or right cell border, surround a group of cells inside and out, and choose the thickness and style for the line....

Have you ever wanted to use your iPhone as a simple voice recorder to take simple notes? Or to record speeches, lectures, or presentations? The iPhone includes a simple app that will allow you to do just that. The app you’re looking for is called “Voice Memos” and can be found in a folder on your home screen called “Extras”. You’ll note there’s a few other items in here you might be interested in, but today we’re solely concentrating on Voice Memos....

Windows 10 has a lot of built-in advertising. This isn’t just about the free upgrade offer: Even if you purchase a new PC that comes with a Windows 10 license or spend $200 for a copy of Windows 10 Professional, you’ll see ads in your operating system. You can, however, disable a lot of it. Disable Lock Screen Ads RELATED: How to Disable Ads on Your Windows 10 Lock Screen...

If the content of another Microsoft Word document is relevant to the content in a Word doc you’re currently working on, you can embed or migrate the text of that document into your current document. Here’s how. First, open the Word document that you would like to add the contents of, or embed, another Word document to. RELATED: How to Insert a PDF into Microsoft Word Next, head over to the “Text” group of the “Insert” tab and click the down arrow next to the “Object” option....

Active Directory lets companies manage users, computers, printers, and more from a centralized location. Have you wanted this functionality at home but don’t have money for Windows Server? Here’s how you can promote Windows Home Server to a domain controller. Maybe you don’t have 100+ computers in your closet but sometimes it may feel that way. Active Directory allows you to centrally manage the users that can log into the machines as well as help quickly set up machine preferences and can even help manage your virtual machines....

Windows 10 offers a startup application manager that practically any Windows user can use. It’s integrated into the operating system and simple to understand — it even shows which programs are slowing down startup the most. Windows comptuers tend to boot slower over time as you install more desktop programs, many of which add themselves to the startup process and automatically start each time you boot your computer. The new Startup manager helps you trim things down....

In PowerPoint 2007 and 2010 there is a little feature called Presenter View that could help you get rid of your printed notes and track better your time when presenting. This little feature may come too handy if you use PowerPoint a lot, but also if you need to make a truly great presentation. When using Presenter View, you will have your presentation being displayed in the projector, but keep your notes displayed, a time tracked and other handy tools displayed in your computer....

Most laptop touchpads make it possible to perform a middle-click, but not all do. In some situations, you may need to enable this option in your mouse driver’s control panel or install the appropriate drivers first. The Basics To left-click on a touchpad, you click the pad with one finger. To right-click, you click the pad with two fingers. To middle-click, you click the pad with three fingers. That’s the ideal situation, anyway....

For a long time, you could only post photos from Snapchat’s camera to your Story. This was really annoying if you took a great photo on your phone and wanted to share it to Snapchat: you just couldn’t do it. Thankfully, things have changed now. Here’s how to share a photo from your phone to Snapchat. RELATED: How to Use Snapchat: The Basics of Sending Snaps and Messages Open Snapchat and on the main photo screen, swipe up to get to Memories....

Sometimes it seems like every app in the world wants to get our attention. If you’re not careful when starting up new apps, you’ll soon find yourself juggling annoying notifications on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s a quick way to turn off notifications without having to dig around in Settings. First, if your device is not locked, launch Notification Center by swiping down from the top center edge of your screen....

Any browser can slow down and become cluttered over time as you install add-ons, build up history, and change settings. Firefox can “Refresh” your profile to quickly give you a clean slate while keeping your most important data. This would let you try the overhauled Firefox Quantum with a fresh profile, speed Firefox up if it’s become slow, or fix other browser problems. RELATED: What’s New in Firefox Quantum, the Firefox You’ve Been Waiting For...

Insecure Wi-Fi is the easiest way for people to access your home network, leech your internet, and cause you serious headaches with more malicious behavior. Read on as we show you how to secure your home Wi-Fi network. Why Secure Your Network? In a perfect world you could leave your Wi-Fi networks wide open to share with any passing Wi-Fi starved travelers who desperately needed to check their email or lightly use your network....

WhatsApp is a great way to stay in contact with people, regardless of what smartphone they use. And, like SMS, WhatsApp supports Group Chats so you can talk with a group of friends, your sports team, clubs, or any other group of people. Here’s how to start a group chat in WhatsApp. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone. On iOS, tap New Group. On Android, tap the Menu icon and then New group....

VLC includes a fairly easy-to-use streaming feature that can stream music and videos over a local network or the Internet. You can tune into the stream using VLC or other media players. Use VLC’s web interface as a remote control to control the stream from elsewhere. Bear in mind that you may not have the bandwidth to stream high-definition videos over the Internet, though. Broadcasting a Stream To start broadcasting a network stream, click the Media menu in VLC and select Stream....

What Is Google Finance? Finance is Google’s real-time tool that displays current market information and aggregates business news. It’s currently integrated with Google Search, so if you look up the ticker symbol of a specific corporation on Google such as WMT for Walmart or AAPL for Apple, you will immediately see the current stock quote and historical data for that security. You can click one of these stocks to go to a company’s Google Finance page, which shows the company’s financials, related news, and allows you to compare it with other commodities....

Uninstalling Internet Explorer 10 Press the Win + R keyboard combination and type appwiz.cpl into the run box, then hit enter. When the Programs and Features window opens, you are going to want to click on the “Turn Windows features on or off” hyperlink on the left hand side. Next, find Internet Explore and uncheck it. You will then be given a warning, you can just click yes to continue....

Docker lets you package up software as self-sufficient containers that share their host’s kernel but look and feel like independent VMs. The software within runs with near-native performance. This makes Docker containers a great way to safely try out new packages without installing them “bare metal” on your machine. Here’s some of the techniques you can use. Why Use Docker to Try Software? Installing directly from a package manager isn’t always desirable when you’re trying software for the first time....

Continuity Camera Requirements Even if you have the best built-in webcam (like the one on the 2021 MacBook Pro), your Mac will provide an inferior image to your iPhone. The optics, overall resolution, and low-light performance are better on an iPhone designed with photography and videography in mind. Luckily, Continuity Camera allows you to use your iPhone’s high-quality rear camera as a webcam for your Mac. To use this feature, you’ll need an iPhone XR (introduced in 2018) or later, including the iPhone SE 2020 and 2022 refresh....

Whether your photo printer is new or has been collecting dust between the holidays, you’ve likely spent a few frustrating moments setting up the machine. But did you know proper setup can improve the quality of your prints? Spend a few moments looking over the basics, and see why it can be a good idea to keep your drivers updated, learn about some basic printer maintenance, and see some advanced options for setting up great prints....