If you’re like most people, you probably have a computer and TV connected together. But what if you want to watch your TV shows and movies on your computer? There are a few ways to do this, but the best way is probably through an HDMI cable. To connect your computer to your TV, you’ll need an HDMI cable. It’s a type of cable that goes from the computer to the TV....

Spotify is a music streaming service that offers users the ability to create and share playlists. To copy a Spotify playlist, first open the Spotify app and sign in. Then, select the playlist you want to copy from the list of playlists that appear on the left side of the screen. On the right side of the screen, you will see a list of options for copying a playlist. Choose one of these options to copy the playlist: Copy: Copying a playlist as a text file Copy: Copying a playlist as an image file Copy: Copying a playlist as an audio file...

If you’re having trouble figuring out which type of drive you have in your computer, there are a few things you can do. First, open the Start menu and search for “disk management.” When the Disk Management window opens, look at the list of drives on the left side. If you see a drive listed that isn’t your hard drive, it’s likely that you have an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your computer....

If you’re a gamer, then you know that disabling game mode is a must-have for keeping your game experience as smooth as possible. But what if you don’t have admin rights to your computer? Or if you just don’t want to enable it? Then there’s this easy way to do it without any fuss: Open the Start menu and type “cmd” (without the quotes) into the search bar. Type “disable” into the command prompt and hit enter....

If you’re experiencing popping or crackling sound on your Windows PC, there are a few things you can do to fix it. Here are three tips: Check the power cord and plug it in properly. If the noise is coming from the power supply, then your computer is likely not getting power. Check to see if there is a fuse or outlet in the vicinity that’s blown and/or if there’s something blocking the electrical outlet....

If you’re a Windows 10 user, you can open Google Chrome using the command prompt by running the following command: netstat -a | grep “Chrome” You can do almost anything from the Command Prompt on Windows 10—even open the Google Chrome web browser. You can also open Chrome in incognito mode or jump straight to a website. Here’s how it’s done. Open Chrome Using Command Prompt First, open the Command Prompt by typing “command” in the Windows 10 search bar and then selecting “Command Prompt” from the search results....

If you have a drive that is not working properly on your Windows 10 computer, it may be because the drive has been removed by the manufacturer or because it has been damaged. To remove a drive from your computer, follow these steps: Open the Start menu and type “cmd” and hit enter. Type “netstat -a” and hit enter. If there is a line like this in the output, the drive has been removed: tcp 0 0 0:0:0 tcp_win_ipv4 0xffffffff tcp_win_port 80 tcp_win_family TCPIPv4 If there is no line like this in the output, the drive has not been removed and you can continue to use it as normal: tcp 0 0 0:0:0 tcp_win_ipv4 0xffffffff tcp_win_port 80 tcp_win_family TCPIPv4 When you’re done using a USB drive on your Windows 10 machine, most people simply unplug it....

If you’re thinking of selling or giving away your Kindle, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are some tips on how to go about it: Make sure your Kindle is in good condition. If it’s not, it may not be worth anything to someone else. Consider what you want to get out of the deal. If you’re just looking for money, don’t sell your Kindle outright. Instead, offer a discount on future purchases or services....

Setting up a meeting in Microsoft Teams is a simple process that can help you get started on your next project. First, create a new meeting and name it “Microsoft Teams Meeting.” Then, add participants by selecting the “Participant” tab and clicking the “Add” button. Next, choose the time and location for the meeting. Finally, click the “Start Meeting” button to start the meeting. Microsoft Teams lets you create, schedule, and host secure meetings with a few of your clients or hundreds of employees....

If you’re looking to set up a simple file server on Ubuntu, you can use software RAID to improve performance. Here’s how to do it. .. Do you need a file server on the cheap that is easy to setup, “rock solid” reliable with Email Alerting? will show you how to use Ubuntu, software RAID and SaMBa to accomplish just that. Overview Despite the recent buzz to move everything to the “all mighty”cloud, sometimes you may not want your information in someone else’s server or it just maybe unfeasible to download the volumes of data that you require from the internet every time (for example image deployment)....

If you’re like most people, you use Outlook to manage your email, calendar, and contacts. But did you know that Outlook also has a new tasks feature? This handy tool lets you easily manage your to-dos and deadlines. In this article, we’ll show you how to use the tasks feature in Outlook on Windows. To get started, open Outlook and click the Tasks button on the Home tab. This will open the tasks list....

Slmgr is a Windows utility that can be used to change, remove, or extend your Windows license. Slmgr is available from the Microsoft Windows Update website. To use Slmgr, you first need to create a shortcut to the utility on your desktop. You can do this by right-clicking on your desktop and choosing New Shortcut. Then, enter the following information into the shortcut’s properties: Name: Slmgr Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsPowerShell\v1....

If you’re like most people, you probably think of Lost as a TV show. But if you’re an fan of the show, there are other ways to follow its story. One way is to cut the cord and watch Lost online. If you have an internet connection and a TV tuner, you can watch Lost without commercials or any buffering. Another way to follow the show is to sign up for Hulu Plus and watch it on your computer or phone....

If you’re using Ubuntu or Debian, you may be familiar with the “apt-get” command. This powerful tool lets you install and remove software packages from your computer. To see a list of all the installed packages on your system, type: apt-get list This will show you a list of all the packages currently installed on your computer. You can use this information to install new software packages, or remove unwanted ones....

Anti-ransomware software is a must-have for anyone who uses a computer. This type of software helps protect your computer from being taken over by ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands payment in order to release them. There are many different types of ransomware, but the most common is called CryptoLocker. This type of malware was first seen in 2013 and has since become one of the most common types of ransomware....

Windows users have always been able to use their favorite apps, but with the release of Windows 10, there are even more options for them. Here are five of the best apps for Windows 10 that you should consider using. Google Maps: This app is essential for finding your way around town and city. It has a user-friendly interface and is easy to use. Facebook: One of the most popular social media platforms on Earth, Facebook is a must-have for any Windows user....

If you’re like most people, you probably use your Mac to do a lot of things. But what if you could automate all of your tasks so that they were done automatically? This is possible with Smart Folders, a feature in OS X Yosemite that lets you create folders that are automatically filled with the items you need when you open them. To get started, open up Finder and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen....

Microsoft Edge is a web browser that comes pre-installed on Windows 10. It’s a great option for people who want to keep their browsing private and secure. However, if you need to translate a web page into another language, Microsoft Edge can be a bit of a pain to use. Here are four tips on how to automatically translate a web page in Microsoft Edge: Use the Translator Bar The Translator Bar is located at the top of the window and lets you quickly and easily translate text in any language....

Facebook Messenger is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, but it can be frustrating when people you don’t want to talk to show up in your chat box. If you want to block someone in Facebook Messenger, there are a few steps you need to take. .. While you can block someone completely on Facebook, it’s a pretty dramatic measure. Essentially, your Facebook account will cease to exist for them....

If you’re like most people, you use the default application for opening a file type on your Mac. But what if you want to change that? In this article, we’ll show you how to change the default application for a file type in Mac OS X. .. If you’re a recent Mac OS X convert, you might be wondering how to force a particular file type to open in a different application than the default....