What happens when you want to type something more specialized, like a character for a math equation, or a character from a different language? You’ll have trouble finding these special characters on a standard keyboard. Luckily, you can find those characters on Windows 11 if you know where to look. Here’s how to type special characters on Windows 11. Enable the Touch Keyboard in Tablet Mode Provided you have a touchscreen laptop, you can use the touch keyboard to type several special characters on Windows 11....

With the more adult-themed content, you’ll want to update your parental controls on Disney+. Here’s how. How to Update Parental Controls on Disney+ The new Disney+ shows typically have a TV-MA rating and include a lot of violence, curse words, and adult-themed issues. So, with the latest content, you’ll want to update your parental controls on Disney+. You can update parental controls on Disney+ using these steps: Adding Parental Controls on Disney+ While Disney+ allows subscribers to access more adult-themed content, you can still make sure your youngest ones stay clear....

While the Home version is adequate for most users, the Pro version offers business-orientated features like Group Policy, BitLocker Device Encryption, Kiosk Mode Setup, and more. If you work from home and need or want advanced features, here’s how to upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro. How to Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro To begin upgrading Windows 11 Home to Pro, right-click the Start button and select Settings from the menu....

Most people have no problem attaching one or two external monitors to their computer, but did you know you could have up to three multiple external screens? There are several options to do this. Some have limitations, but mixing and matching adapters or other devices allow you to have the ultimate multi-screen workspace. And if you’re using a laptop, this means you could also use your laptop display as a fourth screen!...

When you block someone on your Android or iPhone, so via the phone app, their caller id is hidden on your call history and it stops calls from connecting. It’s impossible to literally block numbers on the carrier side which is why there’s no way for them to tell if you’ve been blocked which makes it less of a hassle for you. Unfortunately on WhatsApp, they can tell that you’ve blocked them which is why it makes sense to only block their phone number and leave them on WhatsApp....

Why is Instagram Showing the Wrong Number of Likes? When you log onto Instagram, you want to see the up-to-date number of likes on your posts. When that doesn’t happen, it can be frustrating and alarming. There are a lot of things you can do to troubleshoot why it’s not happening like it should be, but there are some simple things that you might want to consider first. 1. Is it Possible You’ve Got a Bug?...

Xbox Music No Longer Available Windows 8 and RT have the Xbox Music service (No Longer Available) built-in, but what if your music collection is on Google Music? You could listen to it via the web interface, but having a touch-friendly app makes things a lot easier. gMusic is a free (ad-supported) app in the Windows Store that allows you to stream and manage your Google Music collection. gMusic for Windows 8 / RT After installing the gMusic app, you’ll need to log in to your Google account, and then it will display your collection on the home screen....

Several years ago, we showed you how to rip DVDs and Rip Blu-ray discs. Then you can store them on a server or NAS and stream them throughout your house via an app like Plex. While it’s geeky cool to run your own video service throughout your house, it takes a lot of time and effort. And nowadays, you can get high-quality digital versions of your discs without all the work....

Highlights of the New OneDrive for Business Features The flagship change is the integration between OneDrive and SharePoint Online team sites. The OneDrive sync client has long been used to keep files synced across devices, but now you can sync SharePoint Online team sites to your OneDrive with the click of a button. This will be a particularly welcome change for Mac users since they’ll now have a seamless way to access files on SharePoint Online team sites....

Windows Launcher for Android Microsoft Launcher 5.0 has a newly revamped Feed page that includes Glance, News, and your Windows 10 Timeline history. It’s not on by default, but to turn on Timeline support, launch Microsoft Launcher on your phone and head to Launcher Settings > Your Feed and toggle on the Timeline switch. Having it on will sync all your browsing activity between your PC and phone and vice versa....

Microsoft this week released Office 2007 Service Pack 2 for both their Office Products and Server products which they are advertising as providing new bug fixes and improving stability and performance. I can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t want to go grab these installs immediately and get them installed however before you run out and grab them, you should keep a few things in mind. Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Microsoft Office 2007 Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2)...

Old Original Article… Way way back in November 2008, I talked about the Microsoft Announcement that they would be giving away a free anti-virus client code-named Morrow. Well, it’s almost a year later, and Microsoft has been busy. On ~June 23rd, 2009 Microsoft announced the product name would be – Microsoft Security Essentials and released the product in Beta with free sign-up for anyone interested in trying out the Beta....

The GPS location of your vehicle to is not updating. This is something that can be frustrating. However, there are a few simple fixes that can resolve this issue right away. Why is My BMW App Not Updating? 1. BMW Apps and Services Out of Date Fix – Update Apps and Services First, scroll down to the Apps section on your infotainment system. Once you have the Installed Apps section open, press the options button....

I first read about RockMelt in my newspaper. No, not in an RSS feed–in my dead tree version of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, via an AP story announcing “Internet pioneer backs new way to surf.” The fact that I read about a new way to surf in the old media raised a flag for me. It meant either A) this revolution would be so freaking huge that the AP would be the one giving it heavy coverage (rather than say, TechCrunch or Arstechnica) or B) this was mainstream news targeted at a non-geeky mainstream audience....

One of the things I like about the Kindle Fire HD is its HDMI out port. Plenty of other Android tablets and phones also have this. However, unlike the HDMI port you typically find on a television or computer monitor, the HDMI out on these mobile devices is a lot smaller. It’s known as HDMI-mini, and to use it, all we have to do is get a cable that fits....

This guide will break down many common questions that people have regarding bots on Snapchat as well as detailed methods for avoiding them while using the app. Why Do Bots Keep Adding Me On Snapchat? There are a few common reasons that a bot would attempt to add your Snapchat account. If you are interested in what exactly the bots on Snapchat are there to do, the next part of this guide will break down the common goals of most spambots on the Snapchat application....

1. Passwords and Protected Backups Locked Forever A backup is another copy of your data, by definition. To keep that data safe, especially when it’s online, you need a password. Preferably that password is unique, so you’re protected when databases get hacked. You might even have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) (I have it set up on mine). Mistake #1: You’ve forgotten your password. Solution: Record your password and keep it in a safe place....

Make Sure You Have the Latest Apple TV Software We covered this before, and the process hasn’t changed. You want your tvOS version to be 9.2. Older versions require you to do the Apple Remote workaround. The latest update adds some great new features, so there isn’t a reason not to update. Setup the Pairing Head on over to Settings > Remotes and Devices. Go ahead and turn on your Bluetooth keyboard and have it in range at this point....

My screen snips below are from Windows XP and WinZip 11.1. However, the process should be the same for Vista and Winzip 10.x users as well. WinZip 9.0 was the first version of WinZip that began using AES 256 bit encryption, so 9.x users should also be able to take advantage of using WinZip as an encryption tool. So, let’s get right to it. 1. Navigate to the files or folder you wish to zip and encrypt....

What Is HTML? HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. It defines the layout and structure of a web page using formatting “tags” inside of brackets made up of less than “<” and greater than “>” symbols. Every web page element includes a specific label that tells the browser how to format or structure that section of the page. Thus, an entire web page is simply a series of those elements....