Users who have upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7, chances are, might still be on a local account. Using a local account ensures your privacy and prevents Microsoft to collect personal data on you. Moreover, using a local account, you can do almost anything on Windows 10, but cannot install apps from the Windows Store. Microsoft makes it mandatory for the users to sign in using a Microsoft account and personalize all the settings to it before a user can download anything from the Store....

WhatsApp’s Block option is a nift privacy feature that doesn’t notify users when they get blocked. But once you are blocked on the IM app, there are some smarter ways to learn whether your acquaintance, potential customer, or date has blocked you. Here’s how to start. 1. Check Last Seen and Online Status This is the first thing you can check to see if someone on WhatsApp has blocked you....

Thankfully, things have changed for the better over the last decade. Now, not only can you pick your own superhero theme for your poster, but you can also design the other elements as well. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s see how we can make custom superhero posters. But before we get going, let’s have a quick check on what type of images you can and should download....

like Any.Do and Clear . This time, we’ll focus on a new app, named GoodTask, which provides a fresh focus on how to deal with your tasks and reminders. Let’s take a more in-depth look at it. Design Perhaps one of the things that stands out the most from GoodTask for iPhone ($4.99, universal) is that it takes its design seriously. Instead of just applying a flat design for the sake of it, the app adopts it to simplify its elements and make it easier to use....

Today, we will see how to make Safari or Opera as your default browser. The scenario remains the same – you had been using Safari or Opera as default and some changes to the system caused another browser (like Chrome or IE) to set itself as the default. So now you need to change it back to the way it was. Make Safari Your Default Browser To set Safari as default, you would first need to visit its Preferences....

So, what do you do in situations like this? Do you scroll through the sticker icons endlessly until you arrive at the right one? Or, do you keep the sticker pack just so that you can use a single sticker? It’s almost 2019, and it’d be a shame if it really came down to it. Thankfully, we can make our sticker packs for WhatsApp, and fill it with our favorite characters, memes, and expressions....

Google regularly adds new features to the Chrome Password Manager. While the Chrome Password Manager works in the background to store your sensitive information, the option to manually create new entries was missing. You can now use the Google app on Android or Google Chrome on iPhone to add new passwords to Google Password Manager. Use Google App or Google Chrome on Android There are two ways to access the Chrome Password Manager on Android....

Every Blue Screen of Death has a stop code that, when found and analyzed, lets you understand the real cause of the issue. We have covered one such error code, fltmgr.sys. In this article, we will show you how to simulate the Blue Screen error; in other words, how to manually cause a BSOD error in Windows. Let’s jump right into it. Note: It is vital that you save your work before proceeding with the below-mentioned steps and methods....

Furthermore, if I wanted to monitor some additional information, I could use tools like Kiwi and Process Explorer. All these information can be very useful at times when you want to have a look at how the installed applications are using your computer resources. Wouldn’t it be great if you could quickly monitor the app activities on your Android phone too? Today, a high-end Android smartphone is as good as an entry level laptop, and thus it’s always advisable to know how the installed apps are using your device’s resources and if at all they are being misused....

Whether you are in another continent or just a few kilometers away, you can print files or documents from another device using your local printer. I’ll show you how to set up and use remote printing in Windows 10. You will also learn how to troubleshoot local and remote printing issues on TeamViewer. How to Set up Remote Printing on TeamViewer Remote printing allows you to access and print files stored on remote devices using local printers....

Think of them as two dimensional barcodes that are cuter than those vertical bars we are so used to behind packaged goods and books. It’s not only the looks as QR Codes also hold much more information and can be read even if one is obscured. Originally a product of the car industry, QR codes now can be found everywhere; even as fashion accessories. Smartphones with QR code-reader apps have made their use more ubiquitous for information exchange....

There are several ways to report a Twitch channel or user, and we will show you all the possible ones whether you are using a smartphone or PC. So, let’s get started. However, first, let’s understand when you can report the user or channel. Things to Note While Reporting a Channel or Person on Twitch Reporting a channel or person on Twitch is a serious matter, and as you know, it should be only done for valid reasons....

Before we begin, it is important to notice that some methods may not work depending on the version of Windows 11 you are running on. With that in mind, let’s begin the article by understanding the difference between classic and new design ribbons on Windows 11. Difference between Classic Ribbon Menu to the New Design There’s a good difference between the old classic ribbon menu to the new modern ribbon design....

While this system is simple, it does have its limitations. For instance, you can’t transfer contacts from one account to another or expressly choose the destination for a new contact. Of course, there’s a workaround that we’ll talk about below. Do you have multiple accounts linked to your iPhone and want to add a contact to a particular account (say Exchange for work) instead of your iCloud or Gmail account?...

For example, I’d create an account at Bitmessage.ch to receive a unique Bitmessage address. This address is used as my email. So I can sign on to the webmail and operate it just as if it were a popular email service. Attach files, bold/underline/italicize text, and even send read receipts to the recipients. If you like the Bitmessage program, you’ll love using this online service. Create a New Bitmessage Account Step 1: Open the registration page found here to choose a password for your account....

Assigning a different messaging tone for individual contacts helps identify the person who sent the message without looking at or touching your phone. It comes handy when you use the SMS app for messaging different kinds of people, such as your friends, acquaintances, or co-workers. You know who has messaged just by the notification tone of the message. Let’s check how to set a custom message notification tone for contacts on Android phones from Google, Samsung, and OnePlus....

Automated replies are useful since you won’t want to spend your off-time sifting through dozens of work-related mail. But at the same time, you don’t want a person to think that you aren’t even interested in their conversation without going through it once. That’s where automated replies are useful and setting one up doesn’t require any extra software or extensions and can be done both via your desktop or smartphone app....

Comcast actually has an app called Xfinity My Account for iOS and Android. On top of being able to pay your bills and manage services, it has a handy troubleshooting feature for issues you might be having. Whether your Wi-Fi isn’t working or your cable is freezing up, you can walk through steps and even fix issues right from the app. Xfinity TV Problems If you’re having issues with your Comcast Xfinity television service, you can tap TV in the My Account app to see the list of available troubleshooting options....

The issue is twofold. If Hamachi is not working on your Windows PC, continue reading this guide. Let’s begin. 1. Reboot Some users said that rebooting their system once solved the problem. Well, its worth a try and takes only a few moments. Try it. 2. Run as Admin Hamachi needs administrator privileges to set up a VPN on your computer. Maybe that’s what is missing while you attempt to run it....

We all wish there was a way to stop our friends from peeking through our photo gallery. Luckily, there are two such Android apps that help you handle this dreadful situation like a pro. What are these apps? How do they work? Let’s take a look. 1. Secure Photo Viewer App Secure Photo Viewer is a newly released app, which makes it easy for you to hand your phone over to a friend without worrying if he or she will snoop around your private photos....