How To Make The System Volume Information Folder Smaller Tech Advisor

Windows has built-in protection against unwanted changes to the files on your hard drive. This means that if a software update causes your PC to crash, you can restore Windows to an earlier point in time when you know it worked. Such ‘Restore Points’ are created automatically when you install a new application, game or install new drivers. See also: How to use Refresh and Reset in Windows 8 Some space is automatically allocated on each hard drive (for which system protection is enabled) for storing all the data for each restore point....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 386 words · Daniel Mason

How To Move Steam Guard Authenticator To A New Phone

The ‘why’ part is easy to explain. You either lost your phone or bought a new one and are planning to sell the old one. Either way, you need to find a way to transfer Steam Guard Authenticator safely to the new phone. Let’s begin. Content Basic Requirements by Steam The Steam app requires the user to add a valid mobile number to their Steam account for verification. The Steam Guard Authenticator is tied to this mobile number, and not the phone itself....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 661 words · John Koeller

How To Navigate Netflix To Find The Best Movies Tv Shows

There are hundreds of movies and TV shows on Netflix, but it can be so difficult to find a movie if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, particularly if you’re using Netflix on your TV via a PlayStation, Xbox or set-top box. Here, we provide some tips on how to navigate movies to find the best movies and TV shows, and how to improve your Netflix recommendations. See also: The 80 best movies on Netflix UK If you’ve used Netflix before, you’ll know that the service offers up scrollable cards arranged into (sometimes questionable) genres and categories....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 589 words · Brian Narine

How To Open Control Panel In Windows 10

See also: Quick fixes for common Windows 10 problems It’s hard to know why the Control Panel and Settings app haven’t been merged. It’s possible that Microsoft wanted to create a simpler settings app for touchscreen or tablet users, but on a laptop or PC, it’s confusing as you’re never sure which one to open to change the setting you want. And there’s quite a bit of duplication between the two....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 309 words · Della Cacciotti

How To Open Two Chrome Windows On Android Side By Side

You can now split two tabs into different chrome windows on Android as you can do on PC. Let’s begin. Enable Chrome Windows on Android Android 12 or newer users are getting the new split-screen mode for the Chrome browser. The feature is still in early development, considering it is only available in Chrome Canary/Dev/Beta. That being said, make sure your phone is on Android 12 or newer versions to split chrome tabs into windows....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 335 words · Joe Parker

How To Play Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 At Midnight

The title will be available at midnight on Thursday 11 October, ready to launch the moment it ticks over into 12 October. If you’re a night owl and planning to stay up, we’re going to show you how to play Black Ops 4 at the stroke of midnight. We’ve got the best deals on buying Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 right here. How to play Black Ops 4 at midnight?...

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 185 words · Delbert Lopez

How To Protect Your Computer From Thunderbolt Attacks

Devices that connect to a computer using Thunderbolt are given greater access than are devices that connect via USB. This is thanks to Thunderbolt’s “very privileged, low-level, direct memory access,” according to Markettos. The primary line of defence against these attacks is a system component called the Input-Output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU), but it has been found that Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems are using this component neither correctly nor efficiently....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 633 words · Joe Harris

How To Protect Your Pc From Ccleaner Hack

The malware, which was present in the software for about a month, sent various data such as the computer name, IP address, and lists of installed and active software and network adapters to a server in the US. Piriform, the company behind CCleaner, was swift to react to the issue and shut down the malware’s ability to operate How to protect your PC from the CCleaner hack Piriform fixed the vulnerability extremely quickly by taking down the server and, for those running the Cloud version (1....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 248 words · Brenton Green

How To Put Phone Contacts On A Pc

If you lose your phone you needn’t lose your friends too. Here’s how to access your phone contacts on a PC, laptop or tablet signed into your Google account, plus how to export those contacts for use with another application. Also see: How to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone, and how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android. If saved correctly, any contacts saved on your Android phone are also available to you through a web browser on any PC, laptop, phone or tablet on which you are logged into your Google account....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 464 words · Kevin Clark

How To Record Your Screen And Webcam In Windows 10

Among these is the ability to record your screen, which works well across all Windows 10 apps. However, you’ll still need third-party software if you want to capture your screen at the same time. How to record your screen in Windows 10 The Xbox Game Bar is technically available on all Windows 10 PCs, but won’t work on some devices. This includes those with a specific type of graphics card, but it’s still worth trying if you’re not sure....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 363 words · Michelle Rose

How To Remove A Browser Redirect Virus

You might call it a virus, but others might call it unwanted software or a browser hijacker. We’re not here to debate this though: we want to help you clean up your browser and restore order. Why do browser redirect viruses exist? Like all malware, the answer is cold hard cash. The people who propogate such unwanted software do so in order to generate revenue via Google search or another third-party search engine....

December 20, 2022 · 7 min · 1481 words · Joseph Puulei

How To Remove Airtag Speaker To Disable Airtag Sound

In this guide, we will see how to effectively mute Apple AirTag, or remove the AirTag speaker to make it barely noticeable to track someone without getting caught. Content Why Should You Disable AirTag Speaker Apple AirTag lets you track anything, from your pets to people, ebikes to cars. If you want to protect your car from carjackers, you can simply put an AirTag in the trunk. The same works in case you want to follow people....

December 20, 2022 · 6 min · 1089 words · Dorothy Hopkins

How To Repair Pst File Outlook Email Database With Outlook Repair Tool

In this guide, we will see the possible causes for the issue and methods to fix the same to recover emails on your Outlook inbox. Outlook Cannot Start Errors Here are examples of errors after which you must use the Outlook file recovery tool: Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window. The set of folders cannot be opened. Errors have been detected in the file. C:\Users\…\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst. Quit Outlook and all mail-enabled applications, and then use the Inbox repair tool (Scanpst....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 737 words · Nicole Harber

How To Replace Measuring Tape With Google Measure App

Let us see how to use Google Measure App to measure the length and hight with your Android phone. Setup Google Measure App This app supports ARCore compatible Android devices. The distance measure app from Google will work with Android 7 and above for Pixel 1, or Pixel 2 owners. Before you jump in, make sure you have Google Measure App is available on your phone. If not, download Google Measure from PlayStore....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 616 words · Eugene Grulkey

How To Root Moto G 4G Lte And Install Twrp Recovery

Rooting basically is a specific way to gain full control over the phone system. Manufacturers tend to put some kind of restrictions or we can say limitations for accessing the phones internal system files. The only way to overcome these limitations is to have root access. Although gaining root access can void your phone’s warranty but still it is the best way to experiment and modify the system files on your device....

December 20, 2022 · 7 min · 1460 words · Terri Riggs

How To Root Moto G2 2014 And Install Twrp Recovery

Hence in 2014, Moto G2 was brought into the Android world. Basically, Moto G2 redefines the budget smartphone category by combining a high-resolution screen, good quality hardware as well as up to date Android version. Even though this smartphone has some amazing specs still few Android geeks like me are never satisfied with their phone’s performance and always want something more. Those users can always go for the third-party custom ROMs which can give your phone a completely new feel and experience....

December 20, 2022 · 7 min · 1419 words · Mary Meredith

How To Root Vivo V11 Pro Without Pc Easy Method

Besides, Vivo V11 Pro has some amazing and breathtaking features. If you compare Vivo V11 Pro vs Oppo F9 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F1, you’ll conclude that Vivo V11 Pro is the best mobile of 2019 in all aspects. Some of the Vivo V11 Pro specs include a 6.41 inches touchscreen with 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution. It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch 4.5 OS user interface....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 756 words · Yasmin Tucker

How To Set Iphone To Automatically Close Safari Tabs

Here is a simple guide on how to automatically close Safari tabs on iOS 13. How to Automatically Close Safari Tabs on Your iPhone? Safari browser on iPhone, unlike the Mac version, preserves all the tabs even if you close the app. You do not need to go to the history section in order to find out the tabs opened in the previous session. However, this can cause significant memory and battery usage when you relaunch the app....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 333 words · Virgilio Johnson

How To Set Up A Ps4 Or Ps4 Pro

But how do you set Sony’s consoles up? It’s a fairly straight-forward process, and here we explain exactly how to set up your brand new PS4 or PS4 Pro. Setting up your PS4: A Guide Before we get into the setup, it’s worth noting that the PS4 box has been designed as a carry case for safe transportation, so it may be worth keeping it handy for such situations. Resist the temptation to rip it open!...

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 271 words · Lynda Knarr

How To Set Up Google Play Family Library

Google Play Family Library setup: at a glance: Go to https://play.google.com/store/family/createYou become the Family managerPick or enter a credit or debit card for purchasesInvite up to five family membersNew purchases can be automatically added to Family Library Google Play Family Library: limitations There are quite a few limitations with Family Library. First, only children over 13 can be invited to join a Family Library. This may mean you’re forced to lie about their date of birth in their account if they’re below 13, or you have to sign into their device with your Google account – rendering Family Library a bit useless for young kids....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 546 words · Willard Hooker