How to Read Binary Code “Reading” binary code typically means translating a binary number into a base 10 (decimal) number that people are familiar with. This conversion is simple enough to perform in your head once you understand how the binary language works. Each digit location in a binary number has a specific value if the digit isn’t a zero. Once you’ve determined all those values, you simply add them together to get the base 10 (decimal) value of the binary number....

How Do I Stop Facebook From Putting Birthdays on My Calendar? Newer phones are less likely to automatically synchronize Facebook events to your calendar. Though if you’re using an older device/operating system (or manually allowed Facebook to sync with your calendar), you may still need to revoke some permissions. Your first option is to refuse access. If the Facebook app asks you for access to your Calendar, or asks if you want to save an event to your calendar, deny it....

How to Remove the Paragraph Symbol in Outlook Formatting marks like the paragraph symbol can be useful when checking an email layout for mistakes or design errors, but they can also be annoying when all you want to do is write an Outlook email and send it. Hiding formatting marks doesn’t undo the formatting, but it makes them invisible so you can focus on the text without being distracted by the various symbols....

How to Remove the Recycle Bin From a Windows Desktop These instructions work in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista; Windows XP directions are further down the page. Windows XP Directions Windows XP is similar in some ways to newer Windows versions, but it’s missing the option to hide the Recycle Bin. For that, we’ll instead go into the Windows Registry to make a small change....

Make Sure You Have the Latest Version of Bixby Remapping the Bixby button means changing the application it opens when you press the button. Before you begin the process, check the version of Bixby Voice to make sure it is 2.1.04.18 or higher. Go to Settings > Apps > Bixby Voice and scroll to the bottom to view the version. If you need to update the app before proceeding, go to the Galaxy Store app....

Why Does a Wi-Fi Adapter Need to Be Reset? Most people who connect to the same Wi-Fi network, where very few network changes occur, will rarely need to perform a Wi-Fi adapter reset. However, some issues can cause conflicts or errors with your Wi-Fi adapter. Resetting the adapter can clear up these issues. These include: Router settings have changed, such as the network security type or password. Your current computer’s IP configuration has changed and doesn’t match what the router (your network gateway) expects....

How to Scan a Document on Mac Using Image Capture With the all-in-one printer or stand-alone scanner turned on and connected to the Mac, place a document, publication, or image you want to scan in the scanner. Then: More About the Scan Options in Image Capture The options in the Show Detail panel give you control over the finished scan. Scan Mode: Choose between Flatbed and Document Mode. Kind: Select either Color, Black & White, or Text....

How to Quickly Start a Meeting in Microsoft Teams Up to 300 members can participate in a Teams meeting, during which they can share their desktop and files while communicating via webcam, microphone, or text. Here’s how to set up a Teams meeting as quickly as possible. How to Schedule a Meeting in Teams In addition to starting a meeting that begins almost immediately, it’s also possible to use Microsoft Teams to plan a get-together for a set time in the future....

How to Search For a Word Using Command/Ctrl+F The simplest way to find a word on a page is to use the Find Word function. It is available in the major web browsers, including Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera. Here’s the keyboard shortcut method: How to Search for a Word With the Mac Menu Bar Another way to search web pages is to use a relevant menu bar....

Activate 2-Step Verification in Gmail Two-factor authentication (2FA) refers to two steps you must take to get into an online account after you enter your user name. Gmail’s 2FA is called 2-Step Verification. The primary method used for 2-Step Verification is a Google prompt. When you sign in to Gmail, you enter your username and password. Then Google sends a prompt to your mobile device. You must respond to the prompt before you’re allowed access to Gmail....

See Who Viewed a Google Doc To see who has viewed a document, visit Google Docs and sign in with your Google account. Then, open the document. Additional Dashboard Viewing Features Select Viewers and use the Shared With tab to see everyone you have shared the document with to find out who else needs to review it. You can also use the Email column to send a message to those you’ve shared the document with as a reminder....

How to Set Up a VPN on Mac Using VPN Settings To set up a VPN via the Mac’s built-in VPN settings, make sure you have all the necessary data first. This includes the VPN type, the server address, username, password, and shared secret. All this information is specific to each VPN and provided by your VPN operator. How To Set up a VPN in macOS 13 Ventura If you’re using macOS 13 (Ventura), the process for manually setting up a VPN is a little different....

How Do I Set Up My Asus AiMesh Router? Before setting up your Asus AiMesh network, you need to decide which of your compatible routers will act as the AiMesh router and which will act as nodes. Ideally, the router should be the most capable, with the most robust feature set. Once you have decided, update the firmware for each of them. Instructions for that will be different depending on the router, but you’ll be able to find the firmware and details on how to do so on the Asus support site....

How to Set Up Apple Pay Cash Apple Pay Cash is one of the best and simplest ways for Apple users to send and receive peer-to-peer payments on their devices. Whether you want to send or receive money via iMessage or Siri, on your iPhone or Mac, Apple Pay Cash is the way to do it. To set up Apple Pay Cash to send or receive money, follow these steps:...

How to Automatically Log On to Windows There are plenty of good reasons to auto log in to your computer, and there are several reasons not to set up your computer to auto log in. The most important is that you lose the ability to secure your files from others who have physical access to your computer. If security isn’t an issue, being able to have Windows fully start, without having to sign in, is handy and easy to do....

How to Set Up Google Home Filters To set up parental controls on Google Home devices, install the Google Home app. You can install the app from Google Play for Android or from iTunes for iOS devices. Once installed, you’re ready to configure filters and set up a downtime schedule. Now that you’ve finished going through the filter, all of the filtered devices you selected follow the filter rules you set in this wizard....

How to Show or Hide Hidden Files and Folders in Windows It’s not difficult to show or hide hidden files and folders in Windows. To accomplish either, see below: You can test to see if hidden files are actually being hidden by browsing to the C:\ drive. If you do not see a folder named ProgramData, then hidden files and folders are being hidden from view. Don’t show hidden files, folders, or drives will hide the files, folders, and drives that have the hidden attribute toggled on....

Can I View My Photos on My TV? An HDTV is great for showing photos. If you also shoot full-HD videos with your digital camera, an HDTV is made for displaying those types of recordings as well. No matter how perfect your HDTV may be for displaying photos and videos, though, it’s utterly worthless if you can’t properly connect your camera to the TV. Each camera/TV connection is a little different, so you may have to try a few different methods....

How to Summon a Wither Follow these steps to summon a Wither in Minecraft: Spawn a Wither With Cheat Commands In the desktop versions of Minecraft, you can use a cheat command to summon Withers. First, go to your World Settings and make sure the Activate Cheats toggle is enabled. Then, go back to your game, press / to open the command window, and enter the following: How to Fight a Wither in Minecraft Bring a lot of healing potions and strength potions to the fight....

What Kind of TV Do You Need to Watch Hulu in 4K? In order to watch Hulu in 4K resolution, you need a 4K smart TV that is capable of connecting to the internet. In addition, the TV must also have a built-in HEVC decoder, and it has to be both HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant if you’re watching Hulu via an external streaming device such as a Roku. Most 4K Ultra HD TVs manufactured after 2014 meet the above criteria....