Our Favorite Tech: What We’Re Thankful For At How-To Geek

We’re thankful for our favorite tech this year. From the iPhone X to the Google Home, there have been a lot of great innovations in 2018. Here are our top five picks! iPhone X: The iPhone X is without a doubt one of the best smartphones on the market right now. It has a beautiful design and is packed with features, like Face ID and Animoji. Google Home: Google Home is one of our favorite smart home devices because it’s so easy to use....

November 26, 2022 · 11 min · 2225 words · Harold Mckinney

Quick Launch: A Super-Powered Application Launcher

If you’re like most people, you have dozens of applications installed on your computer and you don’t have time to search through them all to find the one you need. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an application launcher that could help you find the application you need quickly and easily? There is a new application launcher called Super Launcher that can do just that. Super Launcher is a super-powered application launcher that can help you find the application you need quickly and easily....

November 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1414 words · Helen Siewert

Quickly Hide Menu Strips In Windows Media Center

If you’re like most people, you use Windows Media Center to watch your favorite TV shows and movies. But if you’re like some people, you also use it to listen to music and view photos. And if you’re like some other people, you also use it to quickly hide menu strips. Windows Media Center doesn’t have a hidden menu strip for hiding the main menu. Instead, you have to go through the File menu and select “Hide Menu Bar....

November 26, 2022 · 3 min · 459 words · Eric Rodriguez

Restoring A Sql Database Backup Using Sql Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio is a powerful tool that can be used to restore a SQL database backup. This article will show you how to restore a SQL database backup using SQL Server Management Studio. First, open the SQL Server Management Studio window. Then, click on the New button and select the Database Backup type. You can choose to restore a local or remote SQL database backup. Next, enter the name of the backup file and click on the OK button....

November 26, 2022 · 4 min · 650 words · Linda Eubanks

Scan Your Thumb Drive For Viruses From The Autoplay Dialog

If you’re like most people, you probably use your car’s auto play feature to access your music, movies, and other files. But there’s a new risk associated with this feature - viruses. Auto play can be a great way to access files you may not have time to get to. But if you’re not careful, you could end up downloading viruses that could damage your computer or even cause serious harm....

November 26, 2022 · 3 min · 501 words · Kevin Thompson

Sync Outlook And Google Calendar With Google Calendar Sync

If you’re like most people, you keep your work and personal lives separate. But if you’re a Google Calendar user, you may be wondering how to sync your calendar with Outlook. The answer is pretty easy: just open the Google Calendar app and select “Sync calendars.” You’ll then be able to see all of your events in Outlook and add them to your Google Calendar. Using Google Calendar Sync This small application is straight forward and currently will only work with Outlook 2003 and 2007....

November 26, 2022 · 2 min · 414 words · Margaret Maes

Using The Delegation Of Control Wizard To Assign Permissions In Server 2008

Server 2008 provides a powerful delegation of control wizard that can be used to assign permissions to users and groups. This article will provide an overview of the wizard and show how it can be used to assign permissions on a server. The delegation of control wizard is located in the Server Manager console under the Manage menu. The wizard has three main sections: Permissions, Users, and Groups. In the Permissions section, you can select which users or groups have permission to perform specific tasks on the server....

November 26, 2022 · 4 min · 703 words · Desiree Quiroz

Where Shortened Urls “Link To” In Your Favorite Browser

If you use a shortened URL in your favorite browser, it will “link to” the full URL. For example, if you type www.google.com into your browser’s address bar, the shortened URL www.google.com/#q=%22shortened+url%22 will open up Google with the search term “shortened url.” .. A few days ago we looked at some different URL shortening services and Extensions. But sometimes you need to know where the links are actually pointing to, as some can lead you to unsafe sites....

November 26, 2022 · 2 min · 281 words · Anthony Gregory

Workaround For Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Not Showing Correctly

Windows Vista users have been complaining about the thumbnail previews not displaying correctly in the taskbar. Microsoft has released a workaround that will fix the issue. .. The taskbar previews are actually part of the explorer.exe process, even if they access the DWM service to get the thumbnails. My first test was to restart DWM, which didn’t seem to do anything. Next, I opened up Task Manager and hit End Process on the explorer....

November 26, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Manuel Anderson

How To Remove The Annoying Youtube Bottom Bar

YouTube has a bottom bar that can be really annoying. It’s always there, even when you’re not watching a video. It’s hard to get rid of it, and it’s always in the same spot. Here are some tips to remove the bottom bar: Open YouTube and sign in. Click on the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen (the one with your name). This will open a menu with options like “Settings” and “History....

November 25, 2022 · 2 min · 414 words · Ryan Mills

How To Save Internet Explorer Bookmarks

If you’re like most people, you probably have at least a few Internet Explorer bookmarks. And if you’re a web developer, you may even have more. But what if you want to keep them all in one place? What if you want to use them when you’re offline or on a different computer? Well, there’s an easy way to do that: add them to your Favorites bar. Just type “ie bookmark” into the address bar and hit return....

November 25, 2022 · 2 min · 303 words · William Gilmore

How To Stay On Schedule With Dayhiker In Chrome

If you’re like most people, you’re always looking for ways to stay on schedule. Whether it’s setting goals for the day or trying to stick to a routine, there’s always something that can be done to make sure you’re on track. One way to stay on track is by using Chrome’s built-in calendar. This tool allows you to create and manage a schedule of activities, as well as add and remove events from your calendar....

November 25, 2022 · 4 min · 717 words · Enrique Kempson

How To Tell If Your Processor Supports Virtualization Technology

Virtualization technology is becoming more and more popular as it offers a way to run multiple applications on the same computer. However, there are a few things you can do to make sure your processor supports virtualization technology. First, check the BIOS for support. BIOSes are typically found on motherboards and are responsible for setting up the computer’s hardware and software. If your processor supports virtualization technology, then it should be able to support virtualization technologies....

November 25, 2022 · 2 min · 370 words · Joshua Rutt

How To Use Any Folder For Your Ubuntu Desktop (Even A Dropbox Folder)

If you’re like most people, your desktop is cluttered and full of shortcuts to programs and files you use only occasionally. You probably don’t have enough space on your desktop to store all of your programs and files, so you’ve been using folders to organize them. But what if you don’t have a dedicated folder for each program? What if you want to use a folder that’s already on your computer?...

November 25, 2022 · 3 min · 503 words · Melinda Gray

How To Use Dropbox With An Iphone Or Ipod Touch

If you’re an iPhone or iPod Touch user, you’re probably familiar with the popular file-sharing app Dropbox. But did you know that you can also use Dropbox to keep your photos, music, and other files organized and easily accessible? Here’s how: Open Dropbox on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Tap the “Files” button at the bottom of the screen. Select the folders that you want to access from Dropbox. (You can also select multiple folders at once....

November 25, 2022 · 5 min · 966 words · Phillip Bosch

Install Samba Server On Ubuntu

If you are a user of Ubuntu, then you can install Samba Server on your system. Samba is a network share that allows users to share files and printers. It is free and open source software. To install Samba Server on Ubuntu, follow these steps: Open the Terminal window and type the following command to start the installation process: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install samba-server To install, first open a terminal window and enter the following command:...

November 25, 2022 · 2 min · 276 words · Doris Craver

List Of Started Services From The Command Line (Windows)

Started Services is a Windows command line tool that allows you to start and stop services on your computer. It can be used to manage your computer’s resources, including printers, network adapters, and applications. Syntax: Provides this output(will vary based on your machine): Adobe Active File MonitorAdobe LM ServiceApplication Layer Gateway ServiceAti HotKey PollerAutomatic UpdatesBackground Intelligent Transfer ServiceBluetooth ServiceCisco Systems, Inc. VPN ServiceCOM+ Event SystemComputer BrowserCryptographic ServicesDCOM Server Process LauncherDHCP ClientDistributed Link Tracking ClientDNS ClientError Reporting ServiceEvent LogFTP PublishingHelp and SupportHID Input ServiceHP WMI InterfaceIIS AdminInfrared MonitorLogical Disk ManagerMachine Debug ManagerMicrosoft Search...

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 94 words · Wanda Murphy

Mozilla Thunderbird - Bcc In

Mozilla Thunderbird is a free and open source email client that is loved by millions of people around the world. Mozilla Thunderbird is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mozilla Thunderbird has been around since 2004 and has seen many updates and improvements over the years. The latest version of Mozilla Thunderbird is called BCC In. This new version of Mozilla Thunderbird includes a lot of new features and improvements. One of the new features in BCC In is called Smart Reply....

November 25, 2022 · 2 min · 339 words · Jennifer Lee

Revive Your Old Windows Mobile 6.X Device With New Life

Windows Mobile 6.x devices are a dying breed, but there are ways to revive them with new life. Here are three tips: Use a recovery partition: A recovery partition is a special partition on your device that stores data and files that can be used to restore your device if it is lost or damaged. This can be helpful if you lose your phone or if you have to reset it....

November 25, 2022 · 8 min · 1699 words · Francis Hazel

Save Money And Energy With Monitor Es

Monitor ES is a great way to save money and energy. It is a small, easy-to-use device that can be placed in your home or office to help you track your energy use and save money on your monthly electricity bill. Monitor ES can help you see how much energy you are using each month and how much you could save by changing some of your habits. You can also use Monitor ES to find ways to reduce your energy consumption even further....

November 25, 2022 · 2 min · 336 words · William Sheffield