How to Install the iOS 12.5.4 Update on Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Apple released the iOS 12.5.4 update in mid-2021 for some older iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch models to fix three security issues that could give other parties access to a device. Here’s what you need to do to install the iOS 12.5.4 update on your old iPod Touch, iPad, or iPhone. Which Apple Devices Can Get the iOS 12....
Indents: What They Are and How to Use Them An indent sets the distance between the left and the right margins. It’s also used in bullets and numbering to ensure that the text lines up properly. Indents are displayed on the Ruler. If the Ruler doesn’t show at the top of the document, click the Ruler checkbox on the View tab. The indent marker consists of two triangles and a rectangle....
How to Install a Windows 7 or Windows Vista Gadget The compartmentalized nature of gadgets for these older operating systems makes running new gadgets a breeze. More Help With Windows Gadgets If you remove a gadget from the desktop, it’s still available to Windows, it’s just not installed on the desktop. In other words, the gadget is still on your computer like any other program, but there just isn’t a shortcut to it on the desktop....
Read the Instructions If the idea of enjoying audio outside at home appeals to you, go for it; pick up a set of outdoor-rated (weatherproof) speakers. This type of speaker installation can seem daunting, but it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Before you start drilling holes or running wires, read the product’s instructions. Manufacturers typically provide pertinent information along with a bracket mounting kit. After giving the manual a good scan, locate some positions for consideration....
Can You Jump in Animal Crossing New Horizons? It’s not possible to jump in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In its first year of launch, a trend started that had players take screenshots of their Animal Crossing character floating in the air, making it look like they were jumping. It’s fun to do but ultimately pointless. Here’s how to do it. Can Animal Crossing Character Jump? Early on in Animal Crossing, you may notice areas of water you might want to hop across....
What Does It Mean to Lock Cells in Google Sheets? Before we get to the actual how-to of locking cells in Google Sheets, it’s worth taking a moment to understand what options Google Sheets puts at your disposal. When you lock cells in Google Docs, you have two options: Show a warning. If someone (including yourself) tries to edit a cell that’s protected in this way, Google Sheets will display a warning, but allow the cell to be changed if the user persists....
How Do You Craft a Pickaxe in Minecraft? To make a pickaxe, you need 2 Sticks and 3 of another item. The steps are basically the same no matter what type you’re making. The only exception is the Nethrite Pickaxe, which requires a Smithing Table. The easiest tool to make is a Wooden Pickaxe since all you need is wood. Wooden Pickaxes will mine basic stone blocks: How Do You Make a Stone Pickaxe in Minecraft?...
How to Make Obsidian in Minecraft To make obsidian in Minecraft, you need two things: A bucket of waterA source of lava Here’s how to make obsidian: How to Find Lava in Minecraft You can find Lava throughout the world, including on the surface. It’s most frequently below Y=11 while mining in the overworld and below Y=31 in the Nether. If you have trouble finding an easy source above ground, consider mining down to Y=11 in the overworld and then horizontally mine while listening for lava....
Email Threading on an iOS Device The Apple iOS built-in Mail application has several settings controlling email threading. Email threading is turned on by default. Email Threading on Gmail on an Android Device As of Android 5.0 Lollipop, Android devices use Gmail as the default email application, as opposed to the previous Android application called simply Email. Email threading (called the conversation view) is turned on by default, but if it isn’t follow the below steps to enable it:...
How to Mark a Text as Unread on iPhone Starting in iOS 16 (and in iPadOS 16 on the iPad), you can mark text messages as unread in the pre-installed Messages texting app (you can also pin conversations to the top of the window and mute notifications for them). If you’re running an earlier version of iOS on your iPhone, you don’t have this feature and this is one of many good reasons to upgrade your OS....
Use the Minimize Button on the Application’s Title Bar Minimizing windows that aren’t active helps you optimize the limited screen estate of computer screens. Where Are the Minimize and Maximize Buttons? The Minimize and Maximize buttons are located in the top-right corner of the application window’s title bar. The Minimize icon looks like a dash or an underscore. The Maximize/Restore icon is usually a square when maximized partially or two overlapping squares when it is maximized completely....
Your Conversation With Rover the Cat Determines Your Avatar’s Look For a game that’s supposed to be all about you, Animal Crossing: New Leaf offers little in avatar customization options, especially early in the experience. When you start the game, you have a conversation on the train with a cat named Rover, and the answers you provide to Rover’s questions determine your avatar’s gender, eye shape, hairstyle, and hair color. While you can’t change your avatar’s eye shape, you can change his or her hair color and style once you unlock the Shampoodle hair salon....
Use a Lightning to HDMI Cable With the many advanced projectors out on the market, it’s possible to have the experience of a wide-screen theater right in your own home. It also means you can watch nearly anything by connecting your iPhone or streaming devices. If you want to watch Netflix specifically, there are a couple of ways you can do so with your iPhone and projector. The easiest way to connect an iPhone to a projector to watch Netflix is to get a lightning-to-HDMI adapter....
Printing Envelopes: Getting Started The first few steps are the same for all of the sets of instructions below. Begin by turning on your printer and connecting it to your Mac via a cable or Wi-Fi, depending on your printer’s features. Then, put the blank envelope into the correct tray on your printer, facing the correct direction.Many printers have icons on them, or onscreen instructions, indicating the correct position. How to Print Envelopes on a Mac Using Contacts The easiest but least-known way to print envelopes on a Mac is to use the preinstalled Contacts app....
Current iPad Malware Threats Both of the above mentioned exploits are similar in how they infect your iPad. They use the enterprise model, which allows a company to install its own apps on the iPad or iPhone without going through the App Store process. In the case of Wirelurker, the iPad must be physically connected to a Mac using the Lightning connector and the Mac must be infected with Wirelurker, which happens when the Mac downloads infected apps from an untrusted app store....
What Can I Do When iCloud Storage Is Full? Apple offers you a minimal amount of iCloud storage for free and slightly more at a discount. If your iCloud storage fills up, you have to either sign up for a more expensive plan or free up some storage by deleting what you have stored there. If you don’t want to upgrade, or you’ve already upgraded but would like to switch to a cheaper plan, there are several ways to free up iCloud storage:...
How Do I Make My iPhone Forget Words? Predictive text is a valuable feature that guesses which words you’re typing or going to enter on your iPhone. It’s only helpful when it guesses correctly, though, and sometimes it gets the wrong idea. The only way to make an iPhone forget words from its predictive text dictionary is to reset the dictionary. You can’t edit individual entries in the predictive text dictionary, and you can’t remove individual words....
How to Remove Your Smart Bag Battery The challenge that many people have found with smart luggage is that the batteries are hard to remove. Though some smart bag manufacturers have started making batteries that are easy to remove, others are still a challenge. Pop-out batteries are becoming more popular, and they are as easy to remove as pushing a button until the battery pops out of the socket that holds it....
What Are Default Mouse Settings? Windows configures the mouse for an average right-handed person. You will find the defaults in Mouse Settings and Additional mouse options. How Do You Reset Your Mouse to the Default Pointers? Custom pointers and cursors are fun. But follow these steps when you want to return to the default pointers. Here are some common default mouse settings: Primary Button: LeftMouse Wheel Scrolls: Multiple lines at a time How many lines to scroll: 3Inactive window scroll: On...
Yes, You Can Safely Use Airport USB Charging Stations Even though the threat of data theft is real, you shouldn’t let it deter you from using USB charging stations. With a barrier between your charger and the airport charging station, you can prevent data theft and malware attacks. There are some smart moves to make when using these stations so your devices stay safe and secure. Use a USB Data Blocker USB cables have two functions....
