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How to Connect Roku to Wi-Fi for the First Time Follow the below steps if you’re connecting your Roku to Wi-Fi for the first time. What You’ll Need To prepare for the internet connection process you need: A Roku streaming stick, box, or Roku TVYour Roku remote controlA Router with Wired and Wireless connectivity optionsYour Network Password Connect to the Wi-Fi Once you have your Roku device connected to power and powered on, you’ll be guided through a setup process which includes connecting the stick or box to the internet....

Five Ways to Connect Your TV to an External Audio System A better alternative to a TV’s internal speakers is to connect the set to an external sound system. Depending on the brand or model of TV, there are up to five options that allow you to send audio from a TV antenna, cable box, or streaming device to an external sound system, such as a soundbar, home-theater-in-a-box system, or a stereo receiver or home theater receiver....

How to Add the Developer Tab in Microsoft Word The form data you create can include the option to choose a date, mark a checkbox, select Yes or No, and more. Before you can configure these controls, you must add the Developer tab to Microsoft Word as they are called. You can create and configure any form data using this tab. How to Create a Fillable Form in Word with a Checkbox There are several types of fillable form options in Word....

How to Add a Temporary Alias to Gmail When signing up with a new website or online service, insert a period somewhere in your normal Gmail address. For example, if your address is “johndoe@gmail.com,” typing “john.doe@gmail.com” creates an instant alias. Insert the period anywhere you like, and insert as many as you like. For instance, “j.o.h.n.d.o.e@gmail.com” works just fine. As strange as such aliases look to the casual observer, Gmail treats them as identical to your original address....

Set Up an Ad Hoc Network on Windows 10 and 8.1 Windows 10 doesn’t have a proper ad hoc network feature. You can, however, create something that looks and behaves like the ad hoc network feature on previous versions of Windows. Before setting up an ad hoc network on Windows 10 and 8.1, you’ll need Windows and client computers with wireless network adapters. Windows 7, and Vista To create an ad hoc network in older versions of Windows:...

How To Uninstall Android Apps Through The Settings App When you buy an Android phone, it usually comes with preinstalled software. This software can be useful, or it can be an annoying drain on your phone’s battery and processor. If you’re sick of this “bloatware,” here’s how to get rid of it. First, you should see how much of the bloatware can be removed. Uninstall Apps Through The Google Play Store If you’d prefer not to use the settings app, you can also uninstall apps through the Google Play Store....

How to Get Rid of System Storage on iPhone It’s not actually possible to completely delete system storage on iPhone. System storage is made up of vital system files your iPhone needs to operate, so your only option is to try to reduce the storage. To check how much system storage takes up on your iPhone, follow these steps. How Can I Reduce iPhone System Storage? While you can’t just delete iPhone system storage, you can perform a few steps to reduce it....

Delete Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer When you access the same web page again, the browser uses the stored file and only downloads the new content. This feature improves network performance but fills the drive with potentially unwanted data. Control temporary internet files by deleting these files as needed to free up space on the drive. Deleting these files is a quick fix for a drive that is nearing capacity....

Why Use Double Space on Google Docs While the standard formatting in Google Docs is often good enough for most purposes, there may be other reasons to make the spaces between lines larger. Probably the greatest of those reasons is to have extra space for editing. In most cases, double spacing is standard during the drafting phase of a document, especially large documents like lengthy papers or even book manuscripts. It’s time like this, when you need extra space, that it’s good to know all the ways you can double space on Google Docs....

Can You Draw on Any iPad? You don’t need a high-end iPad with a large display to start drawing. As long as your iPad works, you can use it. What Do I Need to Draw on My iPad? If you want to draw on your iPad, you can use the Notes app. For a better experience, consider getting a stylus, a matte screen protector, and a dedicated drawing app. Any stylus will work, but the Apple Pencil is a pressure-sensitive stylus built just for iPads....

How to Use Dark Mode on WhatsApp iOS WhatsApp supports the system-wide dark theme in iPhones. Dark Mode feature is available on iOS 13 and above. Update your phone if the phone is running a lower version. Then, enable the Dark theme from Settings or the Control Center. Enable Dark Theme from Settings Choose the dark theme from the Settings screen or set it appear at a specific time of the day or night....

How to Send Encrypted Email in Gmail If you use a free Gmail account, your messages have Google’s standard encryption protocol called Transport Layer Security (TLS). TLS only works if the person you’re emailing uses an email provider that also supports TLS, but most major providers use TLS. Assuming mutual TLS compatibility, all messages you send through Gmail are encrypted via TLS. TLS makes it difficult for anyone to intercept your message when it’s en route to the recipient....

The cost of consumables used with a printer typically outruns the printer’s cost in a couple of years. Depending on how much printing you expect to do, the cost of consumables may affect your purchasing decision. What Is CPP? The cost of the small amount of ink or toner on a printed page is known as the cost per page (CPP). A printer’s CPP is an important consideration when buying a printer....

Opening the Local Group Policy Editor When it comes to configuring Windows 10, some things are easier than others. For example, setting up and activating a wireless connection is easy with the taskbar notification area and the Settings app. But did you know you could prevent all users of a computer from accessing a CD-ROM drive? You can, and the Local Group Policy Editor is a way to do it. The first thing you should know is that the Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Professional and Enterprise versions of Windows 10....

How to Use the Discord Server Search Discord servers are essentially advanced online discussion forums with extra functionality like voice chat, system notifications, and app support on both computers and smart devices. There are hundreds of millions of Discord servers to join on almost every topic imaginable, from Discord dating servers to servers dedicated to gaming and anime series. The easiest way to find public Discord servers is to use the built-in server search on the Discord desktop app....

Some problems that prevent an Xbox One controller from turning on may require professional repairs or require you to buy a replacement controller. However, there are several things you can try first to resolve the issue. We detail these troubleshooting steps below. Common Reasons an Xbox One Controller Won’t Turn On Most of the problems preventing an Xbox One controller from turning on are related to the batteries or battery contacts, the charge and play kit, firmware problems, or internal hardware faults....

In some cases, atl.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Atl.dll Errors There are several different ways that atl.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see atl.dll errors: Atl.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because atl.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\atl....

The d3dx9_31.dll file is one of many files contained in the DirectX software collection. Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows-based games and other advanced graphics programs, these errors usually show up only when using these programs. D3dx9_31.dll Errors There are a number of different errors involving d3dx9_31.dll, any one of which may show up on your computer. These are just some of the more common DLL error messages you might run into:...

Errors related to this file are usually associated with a USB driver issue. In some cases, the errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware infection, or even a hardware failure. Ftd2xx.dll Errors There are several ways ftd2xx.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages: Ftd2xx.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because ftd2xx.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem....

How Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13 Appears When this error occurs, you will usually see a message that looks like this: Error playing videoWe encountered an error playing this video. Please try restarting the video or select something else to watch.Hulu Error Code: RUNUNK13 Causes of Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13 Hulu error code RUNUNK13 appears when you try to play a movie or show on Hulu, and the player is unable to complete the request....