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How to batch rename files in Windows 11
Renaming multiple files can be a tedious tasks, but there are ways you can batch rename files in Windows 11 to make it easier.
Renaming files on Windows 11 doesn't require rocket science. While renaming a bunch of photos and files one at a time is tedious, batch renaming is relatively easy. You can use third-party apps or simply rely on the default method to change the names of multiple files quickly.
How to install Windows 11 on a new PC
Assembled a new computer and wondering how to install Windows 11? Here's a guide to help you install Windows on any computer without an OS.
Building a new PC can be a fun, if somewhat daunting process if you're doing it for the first time. Even if you run into some challenges, it's usually worth it for the feeling of turning it on for the first time knowing you have a faster (presumably) experience waiting for you... That is, until you realize you still have to install an operating system, such as Windows 11.
How to clear cookies on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers
If you wanted to know how to clear cookies to prevent tracking while browsing, here's how to do it on your computer and smartphone.
The primary function of cookies is to make sure your browsing experience isn’t reset every time you open a website. For example, if you added something to your cart on Amazon and closed the browser, the item will still remain in your cart the next time you open it. Cookies are also responsible for keeping you signed in on all the websites you visit. But cookies can also threaten your privacy since they track your usage continuously. So, it's always good to know how to clear cookies from your web browser from time to time. It can even speed up your browsing experience, eliminate bugs, or free up space on your computer. We’re going to tell you how you can clear cookies from your PCs, laptops, or even your smartphones to ensure a safe and snappy web browsing experience.
How to copy and paste on Chromebook
In this short tutorial we discuss how to copy and paste on a Chromebook. We also include a few additional tips and keyboard shortcuts.
If you recently made the move to ChromeOS from a Mac or Windows PC, the new keyboard layout can be confusing. One of the first things you probably noticed is that your new Chromebook keyboard doesn't have a Caps Lock key. After that initial shock subsided, you probably started thinking about your beloved keyboard shortcuts. When it comes to keyboard shortcuts, it's hard to find a more important trio than copying, cutting, and pasting. Whether you use your laptop primarily for work or for play, you likely use this functionality daily.
How to turn on Caps Lock on a Chromebook
This tutorial discusses all the ways you can enable Caps Lock on your Chromebook or other Chrome OS device.
Using Caps Lock on your laptop is pretty important. If you enjoy yelling at people online, it's pretty much essential. If you recently moved to a Chromebook from another operating system, you may have noticed the missing Caps Lock key. This is undoubtedly one of the glaring differences when comparing your Chromebook keyboard to a Mac or Windows keyboard. You can actually restore Caps Lock functionality on your Chromebook in a few different ways if you don't want to use an external Chromebook accessory like a keyboard that has a Caps Lock key built in.
How to take scrolling screenshots on your Android smartphone
All Android phones let you take a single scrolling screenshot instead of taking multiple shots. Here's how to do it.
Taking screenshots on Android phones is fairly simple. All you have to do is press a button or two, and the phone will capture whatever’s on your screen and save it as a picture in the gallery. But what if you want to capture a screenshot of something that's not displayed on your screen, like a long webpage, a document, or a menu that extends beyond what you can actually see on your phone screen without scrolling down? That's when you turn to scrolling screenshots.
How to use the emoji keyboard on a Mac
There's more than just one way to access and use the emoji keyboard on a Mac. Let's find out how you can get your hands on the macOS emoji keyboard.
When you buy a new Mac, such as the MacBook Pro (2023), one of the basics you may want to learn is using the emoji keyboard. After all, we heavily depend on these symbols to express ourselves online beyond just written words. Fortunately, there are two simple methods to use it. Whether you're running macOS Ventura or an earlier OS version, below you will find the steps you need to follow to use the Mac emoji keyboard.
Here's how to share your Wi-Fi password on Android phones
There's no need to remember a long string of characters to share your Wi-Fi password. There are two ways to share it on your Android phone.
It's important to have a strong Wi-Fi password to keep others from getting in and using your home network. But having a long and complicated Wi-Fi password also makes it tough to share it with others. We've all been there, right? Just trying to figure out what the password is when someone asks for it? Thankfully, Android phones make it very easy to share Wi-Fi passwords. There are a couple of ways to share Wi-Fi passwords on Android, none of which involve reading out a long jumble of letters and numbers. If you're wondering how to do that, you've come to the right place.
How to set up Face Unlock on Android
Not sure how to set up Face Unlock on Android? We can help. In this guide, we explain how you can set up Face Unlock on your Android phone.
Face Unlock is a convenient way to unlock your Android phone. Once you've set up facial recognition on your smartphone, you can simply look at it to unlock the device. Face Unlock uses images of your face to create face models that are used to identify you and unlock the phone.
What is USB OTG and what can you use it for?
If you're wondering what USB OTG is and what are the things you can use it for, we'll tell you all the different things you can do with it.
If you have an Android smartphone or tablet, you can actually do so much more with it than you can imagine. You can connect game controllers to play your favorite titles, for starters, and you can even connect peripherals like a full-fledged keyboard and mouse and actually use your device like a computer and get work done. Many accessories can now be connected wirelessly through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but it is also possible to use the charging port on your smartphone to connect wired accessories with a technology called USB On-The-Go (USB OTG). This allows you to plug in peripherals using the charging port on your phone.
How to check mobile data usage on Android
Keeping tabs on your mobile data usage on Android is easier than you think. Here's how you can do it.
Smartphones put millions of apps at your fingertips, giving you access to games, movies, and pretty much everything you'd want from the internet. This also means it's easier than ever to run out of data on your device. And if you're away from a Wi-Fi network and don't have an unlimited data plan, you may end up running through your monthly data and incurring a hefty bill. Thankfully, smartphones let you keep tabs on your mobile data usage. In fact, it's a built-in feature on Android phones that works out of the box, and it's also very easy to set up and use. If you're new to the world of Android and are wondering how to use this particular feature, then you've come to the right place. Here's a step-by-step guide telling you how to check mobile data usage on Android, so you don't end up biting more than you can chew.
How to enable always-on display on any Android phone
Want to enable always on display on your smartphone, but don't know how? Or worse, does your phone not have the feature? We have you covered!
The Always on display feature has been a part of Android phones for a long time now. It was first introduced by Samsung, but many have followed since then. You even get it on a lot of mid-range phones now, which is great. This feature, in case you don't know, shows the clock and some other useful information on your phone's screen all the time. It essentially takes advantage of the OLED panels on phones these days to light up only pixels needed to show you the clock and other notifications, while keeping the rest of the display completely off. So there's no significant impact on the battery life, even when the display is technically "always on" to show you relevant info.
How to set up Google Authenticator on your Android phone
Here's how to set up and use Google Authenticator, or transfer your account to a new phone.
None of your online accounts are completely safe from hackers, which is why we recommend setting up two-factor authentication or 2FA. For the uninitiated, 2FA is a process that allows web services to verify a login attempt using a secondary method to add an extra layer of security. While 2FA doesn't guarantee you complete protection from potential hackers, it's still your best bet to keep your accounts safe from bad players at work. With 2FA, you will essentially get a link to click or a code to enter when prompted to verify the login attempt. Alternatively, you can also use authenticator apps to verify.
What is Google Smart Lock and how does it work?
Google Smart Lock offers features that allow you to unlock a device or log into accounts with a few taps. Read this article to learn more!
Smart Lock is one of the ways that you can make your Android smartphone easier to use, and it's been around for a long, long time. It allows you to unlock your phone or Chromebook without a pin, pattern, or password based on certain criteria that you define. There are three different Smart Lock products that Google has: Smart Lock for Android, Smart Lock for Passwords, and Smart Lock for Chromebook. So basically, Google Smart Lock consists of features that allow you to quickly unlock and begin using a device or log into accounts with just a few taps, avoiding the need to remember a passcode.
How to take a screenshot or record your phone screen on Android
Learn how to take a screenshot or record the screen on your Android phone with this step-by-step guide.
Android has evolved a lot over the years, and it lets you do a lot of things right on your smartphone now. But if you're new to the world of Android, you may find it a bit overwhelming to navigate through all the options. So if you're finding it difficult to figure out how to take screenshots and record the screen on your Android phone, then we're here to help. Here's a step-by-step guide in which we'll walk you through all the different ways you can take a screenshot and record your screen on Android, regardless of the device manufacturer.
How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy phones
Samsung has a ton of Galaxy phones in its portfolio, but the process of taking a screenshot remains mostly the same on all of them.
Taking a screenshot is a handy feature as it allows you to share the content on your screen easily or just save it locally for future reference. There are several ways of taking a screenshot on an Android phone, with a few of them being unique to some devices. Similarly, there are different methods to capture screenshots on Samsung Galaxy phones, with some of them unique to OneUI software on these devices. The overall process, however, is fairly simple, and we're going to walk you through different ways of taking a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy phones in this post.
How to change emojis on Android, with or without root access
Want new emojis on your Android phone? We explain how you can change emojis on your device, with or without root access.
Emojis are great because they enhance modern digital communication by adding emotions and expressions. They also evolve over time as the Unicode Consortium frequently adds new ones. Google delivers the Unicode-ratified set of emojis to Android phones with software updates, so you don't have to go hunting for them separately. But since these updates take time to reach all Android phones, some of them are left behind with older emojis. Some OEMs also replace the default Android emoji set with their own version, again creating a disparity between what’s available on your phone versus your friend's phone.
How to record phone calls on Android
You may not have to record phone calls often, but here's how you can do it on Android phones when you really need to.
Phone recording is a handy feature that lets you record an incoming or an outgoing call with a tap of a button. You may not find yourself using this feature that often, but it can be very useful at times when you want to, say, record an important phone call in which you're discussing something important that you have to remember. Whatever the case may be, we think it's important to know how to record phone calls on your smartphone. The process of recording a call may not be the same on all phones, so decided to put together a detailed guide to walk you through the steps involved in recording a phone call on different Android phones. So if you're wondering how to record phone calls on an Android phone, then you've come to the right page. Let's dive in!
How to change the autocorrect settings on Android and iOS
Manage the autocorrect settings on your phone and avoid embarrassing errors.
Autocorrect is a double-edged sword. It can be really useful when it works perfectly, but things can get equally awkward when it goes wrong. We've all had those autocorrect mishaps from our beloved keyboard apps that completely changed the meaning of what we were trying to say, haven't we? Thankfully, we can modify the autocorrect settings or even disable it entirely on both Android and iOS. In this guide, we’ll detail the steps you need to follow to enable or disable autocorrect on both mobile platforms.
Simple steps to improve the battery life of your Android phone
Here are a few simple tips and tricks to improve the battery life of your Android phone so that you don't have to charge it as often.
One of the most common problems users have with their phones is sub-par battery life. The battery units inside our phones have gotten bigger over the years, but power consumption has also significantly increased due to newer components. For instance, the displays have become brighter with high refresh rates, and more devices now support 5G connectivity. All of these along with some similar factors chip away at your phone's battery, and you're left hunting for a charger just a few hours into your day. A 4500mAh battery may seem like a lot, but you're more than likely to drain it within a day, especially if you are a heavy user. If you're unhappy with the battery life of your Android phone, then here are some ways in which you can improve it: