In cases like this, restoring your Chromebook to its factory state may be necessary. Another reason you may want to apply this break-glass method is if you’re turning your Chromebook over to a new owner and want to make sure that all your personal information is removed beforehand. In either scenario, the Powerwash feature can be used to return Chrome OS to its original condition. What to Know Before You Powerwash a Chromebook Although most of Chrome OS files and user-specific settings are stored in the cloud, either associated with your Google Account or located in a server-side Google Drive repository, there are still some locally-stored items that are permanently deleted with Powerwash....

Other Sonos devices are rebooted and reset similarly, but the exact process, depending on your specific device, may differ from product to product, so these steps are only guaranteed to work on the Sonos One. How to Soft Reset Your Sonos One Soft resetting, or rebooting, your Sonos One is easy, and takes little more than 10 seconds. How to Hard Reset Your Sonos One Sometimes, a Sonos speaker can have trouble connecting or acting as expected....

How to Record Skype Calls Before you can record a Skype meeting you’ll need to make a HD video call or a phone call to another person. Recording a Skype call is as easy as hitting a record, but you need to make sure everyone knows, and agrees to be recorded. Thankfully, Skype makes it easy to comply with everyone’s privacy. Before you record a Skype call, Skype notifies everyone that the call is being recorded....

Don’t Load Remote Images Most of us get emails with images in them, for example, newsletters, advertisements, confirmations of purchases, or spam. To display the images embedded in each email, your iPhone has to download these images. And since pictures take up more storage space than text, that can add up to a lot of memory used. If you’re okay with your email being a little plain, block your iPhone from downloading this content....

Immediately: Disconnect From the Internet The first thing you should do is close all open browser windows and applications (including email) and disconnect your computer from the internet. If you’re connected to the internet using an Ethernet cable, just remove the cable from your computer. If you’re connected via Wi-Fi, here’s how to disconnect it: Try a Standard Uninstall A surprising number of applications labeled as adware and spyware have fully functioning uninstallers that will cleanly remove the program....

Before Replacing the RAM The type of RAM you need depends on the make and model of your computer and whether it’s a desktop or a laptop. In addition, the computer’s motherboard has strict requirements for which generation of RAM it will accept. So, be sure to look up the specifications for your machine. You also need to know which slots on the motherboard and in which combinations you can install the RAM modules....

How to Reset Network Settings on iPhone Take the following steps to reset the network settings on your iPhone: Your iPhone resets its network settings and then restarts, which takes a minute or so. When you can use your phone again, enter your passcode. Your phone should automatically reconnect to your cellular provider. If your iPhone doesn’t auto-connect to your mobile network, contact your carrier or Apple for support. You also need to rejoin Wi-Fi networks....

How Do I Restart the Print Spooler in Windows 10? A simple reboot of both your PC and printer can solve many printer problems. You will need to dive into Local Services and check the Print Spooler service if the problem persists. Start the Print Spooler if it’s not running or reset it by stopping and starting it. Log in as an Administrator before you begin troubleshooting. How Do I Restart the Print Spooler From the Task Manager?...

Why You Might Need to Restore the Firmware Apple supplies occasional updates, and although they’re not usually hard to install, problems sometimes occur. The most common problems are encountering a power failure during the installation process or turning off your Mac during the installation. Many Intel Macs that include a built-in CD/DVD drive can restore corrupt firmware to a known good state by using a Firmware Restoration CD available from Apple....

What Is a PDF File? A PDF is a file format created by Adobe; it stands for Portable Document Format. It was created to allow individuals to save and exchange documents without worrying about compatibility. Most operating systems, such as Windows and macOS, can open PDF files, meaning that you don’t need additional software. As such, the PDF standard is an excellent way to save documents that you may need to open or share down the road....

Instructions in this article apply to the following models: Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, and Echo Tap. If you have another model, learn how to set up an Echo Show or Echo Spot. Download for: With the app installed on your device and your Echo plugged in and in setup mode, follow these steps to connect it: Make Your Echo Smarter With Alexa Skills Companies release Skills to help the Echo work with their products....

Install ADB ADB is used by developers to send data between a computer and an Android device. It allows a developer, or just someone looking to tinker with their Android device, to control their phone from a computer, sending files, installing apps, and even running a console on the device with root privileges. Google makes the ADB available for free to anyone. You can download it straight from them and install it on your computer....

How to Remove Songs from Shuffle in iTunes/Music Excluding a single song from shuffling in iTunes/Music requires you to check a single box. Follow these steps: How to Remove Multiple Songs from Shuffle in iTunes Use a similar process to remove several songs or entire albums from the shuffle at once. Right-click the song and select Song Info.Click the ellipsis icon (the three dots located to the right of the song)....

How Do I Split a Cell Into Multiple Cells? There are several ways to split a cell into multiple cells, depending on the content of the cell you want to split. Split a Cell With Convert Text to Columns You need to determinate a pattern in order to split a cell. This pattern would be some delimiter like a comma, semicolon, or colon. Split a Cell With Excel Functions You can do the same thing using Excel functions....

Here’s how to stop Apple Music from playing tracks automatically. Tips to Stop Apple Music From Playing Automatically Sometimes Apple Music can seem to start up automatically when connecting to a car system, a speaker, or a pair of headphones or earphones. While it’s unlikely that the cause is an official iPhone or Apple Music feature, there are still several things you may want to try to prevent this from happening....

How to Stop iTunes From Opening Automatically If you don’t want iTunes to open automatically when you connect your iPhone to your computer, a few adjustments in the Preferences section of your iTunes app should fix the problem. Here’s how to make those changes: How to Make iTunes Open Automatically Again To revert back to the default behavior at any point, simply repeat the steps above and enable Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically....

How to Switch out of S Mode on Windows 10 While switching out of S Mode previously meant upgrading to an entirely different version of Windows, Microsoft has more recently made it possible to change out of S mode entirely with just a few clicks or taps. What to Do After Switching out of Windows 10 S Mode The process of switching out of S Mode only takes a few seconds and you don’t need to reboot your system for it to take effect....

What’s great about many of these karaoke machines is that they’re plug-and-play. Ones that don’t have a built-in display for lyrics connect to a television or through a home stereo receiver. What’s great about karaoke subscription services is the instantaneous cloud access to thousands of songs with an easy-to-use interface, saving you from having to shuffle through music CD+Gs or external media storage. Wired microphones are the easiest to set up, so long as the cord doesn’t get in the way (for example, dancing, during performances, foot traffic)....

Does Google Track My Location? Google Maps keeps a history of places you go on your Google Maps Timeline, even when the app isn’t open. Your Timeline syncs with Google Photos and other apps, which can help you remember when and where you took pictures and videos. However, if someone gets access to your Google account, they can find information you might not want them to know. If you have an Android or iOS device, Google tracks your whereabouts to help certain apps (like Google Maps) determine your location....

How to Turn On a Mac Computer As long as your Mac is plugged into a power outlet, you should be able to turn it on by simply pressing the power button. That power button will be located somewhere slightly different depending on which Mac you’re trying to power on, however. Mac Studio To turn on a Mac Studio, press the power button located on the rear left-hand side (from the front), located next to the 3....