Revoke an App Password for Gmail Using 2FA To delete an application-specific password generated to access your Gmail account through IMAP or POP: Manage Third-Party Apps With Account Access To manage third-party apps that have access to your Gmail (and other Google services) even if you don’t use 2FA or app-specific passwords: Other Security Features The Security tab contains several other ways to keep your account secure such as the Security Checkup that provides personalized recommendations to secure your account along with alerts of any ongoing issues....

Does Windows Have a Diagnostic Tool? There are a few ways to create system diagnostics reports on Windows 10 and 11. In addition to built-in Windows options, many hardware manufacturers have troubleshooting tools, and there are also third-party apps for diagnosing computer hardware issues. How Do I Run a Diagnostic Test on My Computer? If you can’t pinpoint what is wrong with your PC, start with the Windows Troubleshooter: If the troubleshooter finds a problem, it will suggest how you can fix it....

How to Send a Message in Plain Text From Yahoo Mail To compose a text-only message or convert a rich-text email to plain text in Yahoo Mail: Switching Back to Rich Text You can go back to rich-text formatting if you change your mind. Click the rich-text button at the bottom of the compose window. It looks like a capital T with a small plus sign next to it. Why Use Plain Text?...

Use a Comma as a Separator Most — not all — email clients require that you use a comma to separate multiple email addresses in any of their header fields. For these email providers, the correct way to separate email addresses in the header fields is: and so on. For nine out of 10 email programs, commas are the way to go. They work fine unless you use Microsoft Outlook. Some email clients, like Gmail for Android accept either a comma or a semicolon....

How to Join Twitter via the Website Signing up for Twitter is a lot like other websites, so it’s a fairly stress-free process. What to Do After Joining Twitter Joining Twitter is simple enough, but you’re not finished. Here are some steps to make your experience more personalized. Change Your Twitter Username Twitter assigns you a random username based on the name you enter when signing up. Here’s how to change it....

How to Get Apple Mail Notifications for VIPs, Contacts, Inbox, Smart Folders, Rules or All Messages To specify what kind of mail you want to receive desktop alerts for in Notification Center: How to Add Desktop Notifications to Incoming Message Rules in Apple Mail To make any incoming message rule in Apple Mail alert you to the messages its criteria select: Inbox Only: receive alerts only for new messages arriving in your inbox....

How to Stream From Your Xbox One to Your Phone Streaming from your Xbox One console to your phone is also referred to as remote play and console streaming. This process involves loading and running a game on your Xbox console, and then streaming the video output to your phone. Inputs from your controller are then passed wirelessly from your phone to the Xbox One, allowing you to play the game on your phone even if you aren’t in close proximity to your console....

Shut Down Windows 10 From the Start Menu The easiest way to shut down your PC is from the Windows 10 Start Menu: Shut Down Windows 10 From the Power User Menu The Power User Menu contains several advanced options, one of which is to shut down your computer: Shut Down Windows 10 From the Sign-In Screen You can shut down your PC from the log-in screen that appears when you switch users in Windows 10....

Types of Broadband Speed Tweaks Today’s techniques typically aim at specific applications such as P2P file-sharing systems and games. The most common broadband tweaks involve adjusting parameters of the TCP/IP network protocol, typically: TCP receive window sizeMaximum transmission unit (MTU)Maximum segment size (MSS)Time to live (TTL) The Microsoft Windows Registry contains default values for TCP/IP parameters. To apply these speed tweaks to your computer, use a Registry editor to change the default values on each, rebooting the computer each time....

Change Your iPhone Settings You can turn off the Continuity feature that causes your incoming iPhone calls to ring elsewhere. The best way is to change the settings on your iPhone: Stop Calls on iPad and Other iOS Devices Changing the settings on your iPhone should take care of things, but if you want to be sure, do the following on your other iOS devices: Stop Macs From Ringing for iPhone Calls The change of the iPhone setting should have done the job, but you can be double sure by doing the following on your Mac:...

Why Is Video Game Storage Important? While the monetary value of most video games goes down over time, the opposite is true for certain titles. As more games are released on digital platforms like Steam and the PlayStation Network, physical media is becoming less common, which is making hard copies of video games more valuable among collectors. For example, Sonic Mania was originally a digital exclusive in 2017, but Sega released a physical version the following year just for collectors....

Running a successful Kickstarter campaign takes ​a huge amount of planning and a well-balanced course of action for generating interest and publicity for your project. You’re asking for backers’ money based on an idea and the good-faith claim that you’ll follow through, so put as much time and effort into your Kickstarter presentation as you can possibly spare. Ideas are a dime a dozen—execution is the hard part, and if you want to see your project successfully funded, the consumer needs to know that you can make good on your promises....

How to Take a Screenshot on Android 12 Using the Power Button One of the easiest ways to take screenshots on Android 12 is by pressing down the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. This method is excellent for taking quick screenshots of moving video and images or for items that vanish off your screen quickly. How to Take a Screenshot on Android 12 in Recent apps Another way you can take screenshots on Android 12 is through the Recents screen, which showcases your most recent applications....

Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 & Vista: 64-Bit or 32-Bit? Windows 11 only comes in 64-bit, and Windows 7 Starter Edition and Windows Vista Starter Edition are available only in 32-bit. Here’s how to tell if you have a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista: Windows XP: 64-Bit or 32-Bit? The General tab in System Properties provides all the details. Check the ‘Program Files’ Folder Name This method isn’t as easy to understand as using Control Panel, but it does provide a quick way of checking on whether you’re running a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows, and is especially helpful if you’re looking for this information from a command line tool....

What Is the Easiest Way to Transfer Photos From iPhone to MacBook Air? The simplest way to transfer photos from your iPhone to your MackBook is to make it automatic. You can do this by setting up synching with iCloud, which will allow you to access your phone’s entire photo library from your laptop. And once it’s set up, the shared library will update itself with every new photo. How Do I Import Photos to My MacBook Air?...

Computer Cannot Find or Recognize External Card Reader First, make sure the memory card reader is compatible with your computing system. Older readers might not work with newer operating systems, for example. Second, verify the USB cable you use for the connection isn’t broken. Next, try a different USB connection slot on the PC, as the reader might not be drawing enough power from the connection slot you used originally. You also might need to download the latest software and drivers from the memory card reader manufacturer’s Web site....

How to Get Subtitles on Disney Plus The process for turning Disney+ subtitles on is very similar across the numerous supported platforms but there are some subtle differences. Mobile Apps and Web If you’re using the Android or iOS Disney+ apps or are watching in a web browser, the steps for turning on subtitles or closed captions are the same. Chromecast If you’re using Chromecast to watch Disney+ on your TV, you’ll need to manage the subtitle settings in the app or web browser using the steps above....

How to Unfollow Facebook Friends Your Facebook News Feed is a convenient way to catch up on the activities of family and friends. Unfortunately, a Facebook friend might be the source of recurring posts, shared articles, and opinion rants that annoy, offend or bore you. Fortunately, it’s easy to unfollow that friend on Facebook, so you don’t see their posts. You’ll remain Facebook friends officially, and you can still exchange messages over Messenger, but you won’t have to see their posts when you open your News Feed....

However, unlike other programs you can reinstall, you don’t actually need to delete Windows Media Player, nor do you download it from a website when you want to install it. Instead, just disable Windows Media Player within the Windows Features utility to remove it, or enable it to add it back to your computer. How to Disable Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 12 is included in Windows 10, Windows 8....

Unlock Your Apple Watch Using Your iPhone Some users like to have their Apple Watch unlock whenever they unlock their iPhone. If your iPhone has a complex, secure passcode, this is an easy way of extending this protection to your Apple Watch without having to enter a long string of numbers and characters. Here’s how it works: Unlocking Apple Watch With Its Passcode To enter your Apple Watch passcode, wake the device, enter your passcode, and select OK....