Check Using TPM Management Tool First, use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog. Then type: tpm.msc and hit Enter or click OK. Next, The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) utility will launch. Here you want to look for Status and TPM Manufacturer Information. In my example below, the status is: “The TPM is ready to use.” And the Manufacturer info is version 2.0. That means my CPU is good to go for running Windows 11....

If you are concerned about the amount of time you spend on your phone, you can check your screen time on Android. That gives you an idea of how much time you are spending on your phone. And when you check screen time, it may be much more than you think. You can check your screen time on Android by using the Digital Wellbeing feature. Here’s how. How to Check Screen Time on Android The ability to verify your screen time on Android is a helpful feature that allows you to manage your time on your phone....

Making the adjustment is straightforward by using the power settings in the classic Control Panel. In addition, you can customize the hibernation time when your computer is plugged in (laptop or desktop PC) or on battery power on a laptop. If you prefer additional control over the power setting, here’s how to configure hibernation time on Windows 11. How to Configure Hibernation Time on Windows 11 If you want to change the time it takes for your PC to go into Hibernate mode, you’ll enter the classic Control Panel....

Here, we’ll show you how to create a custom multilevel list style in Word. Define a New Multilevel List in Word Open your document in Word and then head to the Home tab. You can create the new list style whether or not you’ve inserted a multilevel list already. Tip: If you want to speed up the process or use an existing style to base your new one, place at least one level in your document....

Windows 7 and previous versions let you easily customize the sounds played when you Logon, Logoff or Shutdown your computer. You can still do it in Windows 8, but these and other sound alerts are hidden by default. But with a simple Registry tweak, you can get them back and customize them to your liking. Windows 8 Logon Sounds Here you can see that Windows Logon, Logoff, and Shutdown Program Events aren’t listed in Sounds....

There are a few different ways to go about killing the lock screen, but it will depend on which version of Windows 10 you’re running. Here’s how to do it on both versions. Disable Lock Screen Windows 10 Pro If you’re running the Pro version of Windows 10, you can use Group Policy Editor to turn it off. To do that, hit the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R to bring up the Run dialog and type: gpedit....

16-Bit Apps The solution for such a scenario is to run the operating system on an older version of Windows, requiring setting up a virtual machine. If you still utilize a 32-bit version of Windows 10, you can get the best of both worlds by enabling the 16-bit subsystem. As Microsoft’s future heads toward 64-bit computing, the company is minimizing its support for many of the legacy components in Windows. The best way to add 16-bit support in Windows 10 requires some command line work....

You don’t want to shut down your iPhone, either. Thankfully, the iPhone comes with a built-in switch that allows you to quickly enable or disable silent mode on your iPhone. You can also manage this setting from your phone by changing a few settings. If you’re in silent mode, you won’t hear any ringing, alarms, vibrations, or other types of alerts from your iPhone. If you want to know how to use it, here’s what you’ll need to do to enable or disable silent mode on an iPhone....

Before Selling Before handing off your phone to someone else, there are a few things you should do first. These include unlocking your device, then removing your personal information. Unlocking Your Phone Mobile phones are locked or unlocked, depending on the carrier and its policies. AT&T, for example, locks phones sold through any of its monthly installment plans, while companies like Verizon do not. Unlocked phones are worth more money since they’re usable across different carriers from a buyer’s standpoint....

Filter Unknown Senders Being able to filter messages between contacts and all others is currently only a feature on iPhone and Mac. It’s not yet available on Mac, although it could arrive on the next version of macOS. You must have friends, family, and coworkers already listed in the native Contacts app to get started. Additionally, these contacts must have a supported mobile number (SMS) or email assigned (Apple iMessage). After adding users, you can filter messages from people who aren’t in the Contacts app....

If this happens, there’s usually a clear-cut reason why. If you’ve recently updated your PC, a new driver may prove incompatible with your printer. A driver might be missing entirely, making it impossible for your printer to work properly. You can fix this error message in a few different ways—even a quick restart might solve it. If it doesn’t, however, you can give these more complex troubleshooting tips a try....

Here’s a look at how you can restore the Windows 10 context menu in Windows 11 Home or Pro. Get the Old Context Menu Back on Windows 11 Here is an example of the new Context Menu on Windows 11. You can still get the classic menu you’re looking for, but you need to do an extra click of “Show more options” or use the keyboard shortcut Shift+F10. To get started hit the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start button....

APA and MLA Styles for Block Quotes While each is similar in the indentation size, check first to make sure that the quote you’re using meets the other requirements. The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) has helpful information for both styles. We’ve included the basics below, but you can also visit the site for more details. APA long quotation requirements: MLA long quotation requirements: As you can see, both styles require the blockquote to have a 0....

Adding additional storage allows channels, games, and screensavers to load faster. This is because your Roku deletes the channels and games you rarely use to make room for new ones as you add them. You will still see your channel and game icons, but some will need to re-download first. So, the more drive space you have, the more it can cache on your Roku unit. Note, the microSD card will only store games, channels, and screensavers....

If you want to create your own calendar, you can do this using Google Sheets. Creating your own calendar gives you far more control over exactly how your calendar looks and functions. You can use it online or print it off to use as a pen-and-paper desktop calendar. If you want to make a calendar in Google Sheets, here’s what you’ll need to do. Using a Google Sheets Calendar Template The simplest way to create a quick and easy calendar in Google Sheets is to use one of the ready-made templates available to users....

You might not necessarily want your slides to be vertical, however, especially if you’re planning on printing them out. It’s not immediately obvious how to change this setting in Google Slides, however. If you’re still keen, it is possible to change some settings so that your Google Slides presentation slides are vertical rather than horizontal. Making Google Slides Vertical There’s no specific setting to turn slides from the default of horizontal (landscape) to vertical (portrait)....

You can keep track of the updates being made to Slack by heading over to the Updates and Changes page for each of its clients. Here’s where you can find each of them depending on while client your using: Web Browser Client Slack Updates / Change LogWindows Client Slack Updates/Change LogMac Client Slack Updates/Change LogiOS Mobile Client Slack Updates/Change LogAndroid Mobile Client Slack Updates/Change Log The changelogs detail the changes each month, including bug fixes, security updates, and new features....

It may seem impolite, but it’s sometimes necessary. You can carry on messaging your friend and viewing their posts when you view their profile, but your feed won’t be clogged. There are a couple of ways you can mute someone’s posts, stories, or both on Instagram—here’s how. How to Mute Someone on Instagram To start, make sure you’ve installed the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone. After installing the app on your phone, sign into your Instagram account if you aren’t already....

Password Protect Your Google Activity History To get started, launch your default browser and go to the Google My Activity page. Make sure to log in if you aren’t already. On the “My Google Activity” page, click on the “Manage My Activity Verification” link under your web, location, and YouTube History section. Next, a “Manage My Activity Verification” dialog will come up. From here, check the “Require extra verification” radio button and make sure to click the Save button....

Clean Install Windows 10 Using Fresh Start To use the Refresh Tool, your computer must be connected to the Internet throughout the entire process. Your computer must also be running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later. It does not work on prior versions of Windows 10 or earlier. First, click Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery and then click the link, Learn how to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows....