While the likelihood of this actually happening to you is probably very low, recent headlines about hack attacks against Sony, Gmail and even LastPass prove that you can never be too safe. With that in mind, I thought I’d share with you a tip for making your Dropbox data more secure. In particular, it prevents an unscrupulous employee at Dropbox from accessing your most sensitive data by encrypting it....

This handy battery report gives you a rundown of your battery specs, along with servicing options available depending on the make, model, and age of your system. For example, if your battery or laptop is still under warranty and it’s not performing up to spec, then you might be able to get a free replacement. Getting a battery report in Windows 10 is easy. Here’s how to do it....

You might think it’s a long and complicated process to do this, but it’s pretty straightforward. You may decide you want to do this because Gmail offers tools and features that Outlook doesn’t, such as more effortless organization between business and personal messages. Whatever the reason, we’ll show you how to import Outlook email to Gmail below. How to Import Outlook Emails to Gmail When you move your Outlook messages and other data to Gmail from Outlook, you need access to both accounts....

If you haven’t been accepted and you need to send them a message, you can send them a message. Before they see a message, it will get put in the Request section in the DMs and you’ll need to be accepted before you can be replied to. Before they accept or decline your request, they can view your message without you knowing. Can You Tell if Someone Declines your Message Request on Instagram?...

You don’t need to do anything special for Google Drive—it’s included as part of every Google account. However, if you build up too many files in your Google Drive storage, you may need to think about how to manage your files and folders. For instance, if you want to know how to make a copy of a folder in Google Drive, follow the steps below. Moving or Copying a Folder in Google Drive on PC or Mac Using the Google Drive App If you have the Google Drive app installed, you can copy folders in Google Drive like normal....

Also, when you make an image transparent, the feature in Word includes several features to make it more attractive. Whatever the reason you need to make an image transparent in Word, we’ll show you how to do it. How to Make an Image Transparent in Word As we mentioned, the ability to make images transparent is done with Word tools that also provide features to color text and add shapes to pictures....

Sometimes, however, the endless pings of message notifications can start to wear you down. The good news is that it’s possible to control how and when you’re notified about new messages. Here’s how to mute iMessage on Mac. Mute iMessage on Mac with Do Not Disturb If you want to quickly mute iMessage on Mac, you can turn on Do Not Disturb. This will block any iMessage notifications, but you can set it up so that you are still able to receive calls if you wish....

Open Attachments in Outlook Without a Mouse If you don’t have a mouse handy, you can use the Tab key to select the message column and then use the arrow keys + Enter to select the message you want to open. From here, use the tab button until the Message button is highlighted on the same line as the attachments. Then use the left or right arrow keys to select the attachment you want, and press Enter to open it....

Google Text Adventure Easter Egg Unlike some other Google easter eggs, you will want to use Chrome for the best experience. Although you should be able to use Microsoft Edge or Firefox, however, the text wrapping doesn’t work the best – especially in Edge (apparently, Safari doesn’t work either). You’ll also want to disable your ad blocker if you’re using one for the best results. First, make sure you’re on the Google homepage....

This article will examine what a QR code is, how to read them, and how to make them. What Is a QR Code? We all know what a regular barcode looks like, right? This is typically found on stuff you buy from the supermarket. Now here’s a QR code. Scanning that with your smartphone will take you to my website. So a QR code is essentially another form of barcode where you can put in various types of information....

Record Audio or Video with Microsoft OneNote First, you need to have the OneNote desktop or Universal app installed; you can download it for free from Microsoft here. Once you have OneNote installed, fire it up. Another task I would suggest you complete is to set up a Microsoft Account, so you can have access to your OneNote sections on virtually every device platform, including OS X, iPhone or iPad, Android, Windows Phone, or OneDrive, and keep them synced....

It could be a devastating malware attack, unforeseen hardware failures, or just general system instability—a system image lets you restore your PC to before there was a problem (assuming your hardware is working). If you’re unsure how to recover Windows 11 using a system image backup you’ve previously created, you can do so quickly by following these steps. How to Restore Windows 11 Using a System Image Backup Before you begin to restore Windows 11 from your system image, you’ll need to create a bootable Windows 11 USB installation drive or have a Windows 11 USB recovery drive ready to go....

If you’re struggling to send a large PDF file, you might need to consider reducing its size. There are a few easy methods for reducing PDF file sizes on a Mac, including built-in and third-party options. If you want to compress a PDF on Mac, follow the steps below. How to Reduce PDF File Size on a Mac Using Preview The easiest way to compress a PDF file on a Mac is to use the Preview app....

Can You Remove Suggested on Messenger Yes, the suggested contacts can indeed be deleted from your Messenger. If you frequently use Facebook Messenger, you may have noticed that people who aren’t your friends will appear as suggested contacts in your Messenger app. Although this is supposed to be a means of connecting you and your future Facebook friends, some people consider it intrusive and a violation of their privacy. The Messenger recommendations depend on the contacts you add to your Messenger account....

There are a few different methods to do this. One involves going through the user interface, another requires pressing buttons on your Siri remote, and finally, you can restart it by unplugging the power and plugging it back in. We’ll show you how to restart an Apple TV using each of the methods mentioned above. How to Restart an Apple TV Several things can cause an Apple TV to act buggy or freeze up, however, an easy way to restart it to fix the issue is through the Apple TV user interface....

This is where icons like the Recycle Bin and Microsoft Edge often appear for you to launch as soon as you’re ready. Over time, you might add other system icons pop-up for easy access, too. If you clean install your PC, you’ll want to restore the desktop icons on Windows 10 and 11 that you’ve lost. It’s a straightforward process on both versions of Windows, however. Here’s what you’ll need to do....

Once you save it, you can annotate it, share it, or tuck it away for reference. Here’s how to save a webpage as a PDF with Mozilla Firefox. How to Save a Webpage as a PDF in Firefox Luckily, it doesn’t matter if you use Firefox on Windows or Mac. The steps to save the page and (most of) the settings you can adjust are the same. With your webpage in view, open the Print settings one of two ways....

You may have realized that you’re not able to see missed calls from the people that you’ve blocked when you’re scrolling through your missed or recent list. When you block someone, you’re telling your iPhone that you don’t want their caller id on your history because the whole point of blocking is that you don’t want anything to do with them in terms of calls. Only people that you haven’t blocked will show up when they’ve tried to call you and they’ve been successful....

Review Browsing History on Asus Routers As you’ll notice, the web history log is minimal. To make matters worse, it captures everything. Most of the entries will be for ads or background processes that use the internet. Because of this, you’ll really only be able to see the last one or two websites that your kid has been on. But if you know your kid is hiding out in his bedroom on his tablet and you’re curious about what he’s up to, this is a foolproof way to find out....

One such feature is the ability to set up signatures. This allows you to automatically pop in your closing, contact information, or other signature in each email you compose. Plus, you can choose to use the signature for replies and forwards, switch signatures depending on the account, and use a different one on the fly. Create a Signature in Outlook on Mac Setting up a signature or two in Outlook on Mac follows the same process regardless of your desktop version....