Can I Block a Wi-Fi Network? In Windows, you can block a Wi-Fi network, so it doesn’t show up in your computer’s list of available networks. If you’ve previously connected to a network, you can prevent Windows from connecting to Wi-Fi automatically. On a Mac, you can remove a network from your Preferred Networks list if you’ve previously connected to it. You’ll still see it in the list of available networks, but you must re-enter the password to reconnect....

Ways to Browse the Web Anonymously Staying truly 100 percent hidden on the web is next to impossible. Normal web browsing leaves your information exposed to the website owner, your ISP, the government, and whoever else can gain access. Fortunately, there are several privacy tips you can adopt to use the internet with a little more stealth. Follow these steps ranked in order of strength of privacy and ease of use to become the ultimate anonymous browser:...

7 Factors to Consider When Buying Headphones There are some key factors to keep in mind when shopping for headphones. You’ll likely encounter a wide variety of headphones with different features and specifications. The seven areas you need to investigate before buying headphones include: CostForm FactorDesignWired vs. WirelessAudio QualityNoise CancellationBrand How Much Should Headphones Cost? The cost of headphones varies widely depending on the technology that goes into them. Here’s a general overview of what you can expect....

Summarizing Data: Central Tendency and Spread The central tendency tells you where the middle of the data is, or the average value. Some standard measures of the central tendency include the mean, the median, and the mode. The spread of data means how much individual results differ from the average. The most straightforward measure of spread is the range, but it’s not very useful because it tends to keep increasing as you sample more data....

How to Cancel an Apple Arcade Subscription Apple Arcade can be canceled through the app store on any Apple device, as long as you’re logged into the Apple ID associated with the subscription. That means you can cancel an Apple Arcade subscription on a Mac, iPhone or iPad, or Apple TV. Here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade on your Mac: How to Cancel Apple Arcade on an iPhone or iPad Here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade on your iPhone or iPad:...

Change the Theme In Google Slides, a theme is a collection of presets that includes colors, fonts, background, and layouts. You can select a new theme to modify the way your presentation looks. Import a New Theme If you want to apply a theme from another Google Slides presentation or a PowerPoint slideshow, you can import it into your current presentation. Change the Layout The layout of a presentation in Google Slides is the manner in which text and images are arranged on a slide....

Change the Background Color for a New Image Changing the color of a picture’s background can have a dramatic effect on how it looks, and one of the best tools to do that is Adobe Photoshop—although there are some great alternatives. Whether you have the full version or a free trial, there are a few different methods you can use to do it. Changing the background in Photoshop before you create a new image is the quickest way to set it to your preference....

Use Windows Task Manager to Check Microsoft Edge Memory Usage The Windows Task Manager tells you about the different processes running concurrently on your PC. You can tell immediately if the Edge browser is using up the resources or some other program. Use the Windows Task Manager first and then the Browser Task Manager in Edge during high memory usage events. When Edge is the problem, the browser’s own task manager can help spot the process that is consuming most of the memory....

How to Check the Type of Data in an Excel Cell Excel’s TYPE function is one of the information functions that can be used to find out information about a specific cell, worksheet, or workbook. The TYPE function reveals the type of data located in a specific cell, but it doesn’t determine whether a cell contains a formula. Open the Dialog Box This information covers the steps used to enter the TYPE function into cell B2 of the chart below using the function’s dialog box....

How to Clear Cookies in Chrome The process is similar to clearing the cookies in most browsers. Follow these steps to delete cookies in Chrome and clear the browser cache: How to Clear Cookies From Individual Sites in Chrome If you don’t want to remove all your data, you can delete cookies for specific websites in Chrome: Why Websites Use Cookies Websites commonly use cookies to track your browsing habits and target ads to you....

How to Clear the Safari Cache on an iPhone The most commonly cleared cache on any device is the web browser cache. This is full of saved images and web pages, cookies, and other files. The web browser cache is designed to speed up your browser by saving files it might need later so you don’t have to download them again. Clearing Safari’s cache might slow down your browser because it will have to download previously cached data....

How to Connect Your AirPods to a MacBook Air Connecting AirPods to a MacBook Air is pretty simple. Just a few clicks and button presses and you’ll be listening to wireless audio. Here’s what to do: Can You Connect Two Pairs of AirPods to One MacBook Air? Got a friend who wants to hear whatever you’re listening to? You can connect two pairs of AirPods to one MacBook Air. To do so, follow the steps from the last section to connect both sets of AirPods to the MacBook Air....

How to Connect AirPods to a Kindle Fire Tablet AirPods and AirPods Pro connect via Bluetooth, so you can connect them to most Bluetooth devices. Here’s how to connect AirPods to a Kindle Fire: Can You Adjust AirPods Settings on Kindle Fire? AirPods and AirPods Pro work best with Apple products. When using AirPods with a Fire tablet, you won’t have as many options for settings and adjustments. To alter the few settings you do have access to, just press the Bluetooth icon in the quick access menu, then tap the gear icon next to your AirPods....

Combine Alexa and Sonos: Getting Started An Internet connection with Wi-Fi router.Sonos system running the latest update.An Alexa enabled device, such as an Echo. Set up Your Sonos Speaker If you already have your Sonos speaker(s) set up, move to the next section on Alexa. If you have a new Sonos “player” or system, here is how to get started: Follow additional steps to set up your specific Sonos player(s) or speaker(s), such as those shown in the above photo....

Connect Android to Your HDTV With a Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable The cheapest, the easiest and perhaps the best way to connect your Android device to your HDTV is with an HDMI cable. It isn’t as common for manufacturers to include a Micro HDMI port in their device as it was just a few years ago but if you are lucky enough to have one, it makes the entire experience much easier....

Connect a Smart Light Bulb to Alexa Before you begin, make sure the smart bulb is compatible with Alexa, then install the bulb according to the manufacturer’s directions and give it a name. Usually, this means screwing the smart light bulb into a working outlet. Refer to the instructions if a hub other than Alexa is involved. Connect a Smart Switch to Alexa To connect a smart switch to Alexa, you must first install the switch....

How to Create a Top Nine Instagram Photo Collage Follow these steps to create a Top Nine Instagram Photo Collage: Best Instagram Top 9 Creation Methods A popular way to create a collage of your nine most-liked Instagram photos is to use an app or website that specializes in this feature. There are various app options for iOS and Android, in addition to a number of websites. Before you choose a service to create your collage, check the following:...

About Microsoft Word’s Transcribe Feature You can use the Transcribe feature in Word Online as long as you have a premium subscription to Microsoft 365. There are two ways to get a transcription. You can speak directly into your computer microphone (or an attached microphone) and record and transcribe audio simultaneously.You can upload up to 300 minutes of audio per month, and Microsoft will transcribe it. Record and Transcribe Live Audio in Microsoft Word Online Whether you’re recording an interview with someone else, or your voice, Microsoft Word Online can both capture and transcribe that audio at one time....

How to Disable Remote Access in Windows XP Why would you want to disable remote assistance or remote desktop? Because either could be used or exploited by an attacker to gain remote access to your computer, allowing them to run programs on your computer or use your computer to distribute spam or attack other computers. Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop can be beneficial when you need them. But, most of the time, you don’t....

Screen Mirroring Features on LG Smart TVs One way to view your smartphone on an LG TV is with Screen Mirroring. Almost all Android phones have this capability. LG labels its TV screen mirroring feature as Screen Share. How to Use LG Screen Share With Android The screen mirroring feature on different brands/models of smartphones may be referred to as: Screen Share or Smart Share (LG) Miracast Wireless Display (aka WiDi) Display Mirroring HTC Connect Wi-Fi Direct...