Windows 10 has a built-in hidden emoji picker that works in any app. For example, you can use the emoji picker to type emoji in Microsoft Word. The emoji picker was first added to Windows 10 in the 2017 Fall Creators Update, and then updated in the April 2018 Update. … [Read more...] about How to Insert Emoji in Word and Other Windows Apps
Why Do Files Sometimes Not Save Properly to USB Drives?
Many people have saved important files to their USB drive then tried to open them on another computer and had that sinking feeling when they’ve seen that the file isn’t there. It’s incredibly frustrating when this sort of thing happens, especially when it was the only copy. The problem is that most of the time, files do save to USB drives properly, so it can be easy to assume … [Read more...] about Why Do Files Sometimes Not Save Properly to USB Drives?
What Are Bone Conduction Headphones?
Traditionally you either use headphones that cover your ear or sit in your ear. This is because, obviously, you hear sound. Therefore, to listen to music, you need a device that makes sound, ideally near your ear. … [Read more...] about What Are Bone Conduction Headphones?
How to Troubleshoot Why the Windows Key Is Not Working
As one of the two primary methods for interacting with your computer, your keyboard is key to being able to use your computer properly. As such, you really want to have all of your keys working. Having a key, like your Windows key, just fail to be recognised, can be really frustrating. We’ve collected some tips below that we recommend you try as you troubleshoot why your … [Read more...] about How to Troubleshoot Why the Windows Key Is Not Working
How to Hide Drive Letters in Windows 10
When browsing for files on your hard drive, Windows 10 shows the name and drive letter of your hard drives by default. Realistically though, to most users, the drive letters don't mean anything and it’s much more helpful to prioritise showing the drive name. For example, having your operating system drive named “Home (C:)” doesn’t really provide any benefit to the user over … [Read more...] about How to Hide Drive Letters in Windows 10
How to See and Erase Starred WhatsApp Messages
You send so many messages on your WhatsApp that it is practically impossible to count them all. Most of the messages you send or receive are probably not so vital that you want to label them as such. But, there are times when you get a message with info that you want to have quick access to. That's where WhatsApp's starred messages come in. It's not visible as soon as you … [Read more...] about How to See and Erase Starred WhatsApp Messages
4 Google Play Music Alternatives
It was great while it lasted, but Google is putting an end to Google Play Music this year. It's YouTube Music that'll be taking its place instead. But, what if YouTube Music is also out of the question when it comes to hearing your favorite tunes? Not to worry, there are various Play Music alternatives out there that have nothing to do with YouTube Music. The music service … [Read more...] about 4 Google Play Music Alternatives
How to Make a Flowchart in Word
Flowcharts are a great way to demonstrate or plan out any sort of process. Flowcharts are a series of shapes that describe decisions and stages of the process, all joined together by arrows showing the direction of progress. Before you make a flowchart, it’s important to know that certain shapes have generally understood meanings. Helpfully in Word, all of the symbols for … [Read more...] about How to Make a Flowchart in Word
How to Compress an Image in Word
One of the ways you can add extra detail to your Microsoft Word documents is by including images. For example, images can be a great way of helping to explain a complicated or lengthy process, making it easier to understand. One of the problems with images though is that they tend to take up a lot of storage space. One way to reduce the file size of an image is to reduce its … [Read more...] about How to Compress an Image in Word
How to Use Screen Lock in Netflix
When watching a show or movie on Netflix on a mobile device, it can be easy to accidentally tap the screen and press one of the controls. This can cause you to skip an important part of a scene or even skip an episode. To protect you from accidentally pressing a control button, Netflix has implemented a screen-lock feature. Screen lock is relatively simple, you need to tap … [Read more...] about How to Use Screen Lock in Netflix