Think about it this way: if you do not have a good internet connection, then chances are that you won’t be able to connect to the internet, and services that would usually be available for you to use in whatever app you are using, will no longer be available to you. There is no exception in this case with Hinge. By ensuring that your internet connection is up to the best standards, you will get the best service when using the app....

And if you live in Outlook all day, here’s a look at how to manage time zones better. Add Extra Time Zone to Microsoft Outlook Calendar Note: If you are running an older version of Outlook, you can add an extra timezone to the calendar on those versions, too. The process is essentially the same. Launch Outlook and go to File > Options. Then in Outlook Options, select Calendar from the list on the left....

Manage Disney Plus Watchlist To add shows to your Disney Plus watchlist, first launch the app on your platform of choice. Here I am using a browser on the desktop, but the process is similar to other devices. Choose your profile if you have multiple ones. Then select the Search button from the top row of the app or site and search for the movie or show you want. Note that the search button on mobile devices is on the bottom toolbar....

It’s also easy to switch between Google accounts in the Chrome browser. But if you use one account more frequently than others, you may want to change your default Google account to that one. How to Change Default Google Account The trick to setting the default Google account in Chrome is understanding how the default account is selected in the first place. There isn’t some setting buried in your Google account that lets you select this....

But until recently, there hasn’t been an easy way to customize the font for your messages in the Mail app. If you wanted to change the font style, you needed to change it each time you sent an email out. But a recently added new feature aptly named “Default Font” allows you to change the font style, size, and color for all your accounts. Change Default Font in Windows 10 Mail App The first thing to note is that to create a custom default font; you need to be running version 16005....

However, if you have 10,634 followers, it’ll only show 10.6k. Also, unlike Twitter, Instagram will always round down to the nearest 100, instead of up. This applies for both the browser and app version of Instagram. Even though it’s not as simple as pressing on their profile to view their exact followers, there are still ways you can do this. Here’s how! How to Check Exact Instagram Followers If you want to know the exact number of followers someone has on Instagram rather than seeing the K number, there are various different ways that you can go about it....

Good news! The process is easy and quick, so let’s take a look at this Quick-Tip. Note: This article was written in 2010 when Android was in its early days. Now you can clear your browsing history and cache from Settings inside Chrome or whatever browser you’re using. Step 1 – While in the Android browser, Tap the external menu button. Note: On my Samsung Galaxy S it was located at the bottom left corner of the screen, but this can vary depending on your device....

How to pop-out email replies and forwards in Microsoft Outlook by default If you want to do the opposite and stop replies and forwards from automatically popping out into new windows, go through the steps again and make sure the box is unchecked. Domain Corporate Environments To make this setting the default across the board, there is both a registry fix and a group policy for it. The registry item will not exist by default, however, Outlook automatically adds it when changing the setting in Outlook Options....

Note: Office 2010 by default supports .odt format, so this is only useful if you are running 2007, 2003, or an even older version. Step 1 Right-click the .odt file that you would like to convert and select Open with > WordPad. If WordPad does not appear on this list, you can still use it from the “Choose default program” menu. Step 2 Now that the file is open in WordPad click the File menu to the left of the Home tab....

Custom DNS Kindle Fire HDX From the Kindle Fire Options Menu, Click on the Wireless icon. On the next screen tap on Wi-Fi. Tap and Hold your Wi-Fi network to open the Advanced Wi-Fi settings. Then tap Advanced Settings. Now check the box “Show Advanced Settings.” Tap the IP Settings drop-down and change DHCP to Static. With IP settings set to Static, scroll down and change both entries to 8.8.8.8 and 8....

With the service is disabled, it allows you to install drivers manually instead. This helps when Windows continually installs buggy drivers that result in problems. You might also want to install a device driver that’s better for the operation of your hardware. Whatever the reason, Windows 11 includes an option that lets you disable automatic driver installation. Disable Automatic Driver Installation on Windows 11 Having the ability to install your own drivers manually helps in avoiding buggy drivers and non-functioning devices....

However, one problem that did occur is the mouse pointer would end up halfway across the screen, or the cursor would disappear while typing emails. I watched as they typed and noticed that they were resting their hands on the touchpad, which caused the cursor to go all over the place. Since they use a connected mouse, I did some research and found how to disable the trackpad. If you own a Google Chromebook and are having a similar situation, here’s how to turn off the touchpad and toggle it back on later if you need it....

Google has officially opened its social platform Google+ to Google Apps Accounts including Google Apps for business, education, and the free service. Here’s how to activate the service in the Google Apps administrator console. Login to your Google Apps administrator account and visit the control panel. This can be done at: In Google Apps, the control panel clicks the Organization & users tab and then clicks the Services sub-tab. About halfway down the list of services, you’ll find Google+....

The Collections feature available in the beta versions of Edge but has yet to appear in the stable build. The cool thing, though, is you can enable it in the stable build. Here’s how to enable and use the Collections feature. Update: Collections is Now a Feature of the Stable Version of Microsoft Edge You shouldn’t have to go through the steps below to set up the Collections feature anymore....

Why would you want to know your IP address, though? We live in a world where we are surrounded by multiple devices that need to talk to each other. Whether connecting two computers in a peer-to-peer fashion for sharing resources or accessing another device remotely, if you need to troubleshoot devices on a network, knowing your IP Address can help a lot. Finding the IP Address of a Windows 10 PC There are a few ways you can find your IP address....

In any case, when Windows 10 gives you a black screen and no error message, the only way to identify and resolve the issue is a good ol’ methodical troubleshooting. Let’s walk through it together. Resolving Black Screens During or After Windows 10 Installation Black screens are sometimes encountered when you install Windows 10 for the first time. This may happen during the Windows 10 install process or just after the Windows setup is complete....

That is, of course, if Steam works properly. Steam errors are uncommon but they do happen from time to time, including the Steam service error. If you want to know how to fix a Steam service error on Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do. What is a Steam Service Error? A Steam service error is an error message that appears when Steam first loads. If Steam doesn’t have the correct permissions to run, the Steam client returns a Steam service error message....

Well, the good news is that you don’t have to throw in the towel and buy an Apple product. It’s possible to get Apple-style emojis right on your Android phone. By installing a keyboard app or font style, you can use iPhone-style emojis from directly within your messaging apps. Here’s how to get iPhone emojis on an Android device. How to Get iPhone Emojis on Android Using a Keyboard App One method of getting iPhone emojis on your Android phone is to install a keyboard app....

There is no chance someone’s phone number (which you may have used to validate your Snapchat account) would be revealed to the public unless they specifically put it in their Snapchat account’s bio. It means that there is no direct method to find someone’s phone number on Snapchat, which is unfortunate. The good news is that you may quickly obtain someone’s contact information on Snapchat by following a few simple steps....

As with all browsers, it includes a bar to display your bookmarks or “Favorites,” as Microsoft calls them. It has the features you’d expect like folders, icons, and sync between machines. While the Favorites bar makes it easy to find your bookmarked sites, sometimes you might want to hide it. Either for privacy or to get a better view of a site — especially on display with limited real estate....