Below are instructions for enabling the feature if you wish to share files and printer access with your network, but you can also follow along to disable file and printer sharing if that concerns you. The steps for enabling or disabling file and printer sharing are slightly different for Windows 10/8/7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, so pay close attention to the differences when they’re called out. Enable or Disable File and Printer Sharing in Windows 10, 8, and 7 Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows Vista and XP Listed here are the different networks you’re using....

In Windows Live Hotmail, you can move this instant messaging to, well, instant messaging if you’re both signed in to Windows Live Messenger (in a dedicated application, on the web, or inside Windows Live Hotmail). Exchange Instant Messages in Windows Live Hotmail To send somebody an instant message in Windows Live Hotmail: Make sure you are signed in to Windows Live Messenger in Windows Live Hotmail (see below).Go to your Contact list in Windows Live Hotmail....

An announcement from both Fitbit and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals a potential problem with Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches. It seems there’s a possibility that the lithium-ion battery in the device can overheat, which can lead to users being burned. The CPSC has stated that Fitbit received over 174 reports (US and international) of its Ionic Smartwatches overheating, with 118 of those reports mentioning users being burned, meaning roughly 67 percent of overheating incidents have resulted in physical injuries....

Companies like Samsung have teased the concept of a 17-inch folding tablet at trade shows, but the Asus 17 Fold OLED tablet is the first of its size to hit retail shelves. The 17.3-inch OLED display boasts a 2.5K resolution, a touchscreen, and a nearly imperceptible hinge in the middle that allows for folding. When folded, it transforms into a pair of 3:2, 12.5-inch 1920x1280 displays. Each display configuration boasts a 0....

To try this technique out, you will need to select a digital photo that contains a range of colors that you find pleasing. The following steps show you how to use this simple method yourself so that you can produce your own GIMP color palette from an image. Open a Digital Photo This technique builds a palette based on colors contained within a photo, so pick a photo that contains a pleasing range of colors....

What’s new: In addition to the iOS app, Google Podcasts for Web gets support for subscriptions. The app itself now sports three tabs: Home, Explore, and Activity. Home gets you a feed of new episodes, while giving you easy access to the shows you subscribe to. Tapping an episode to listen to gets you a list of topics or people mentioned in the ‘cast, and you can quickly go to a Google Search about them from within the listing....

How to Use Galaxy S10 Instagram Mode Before you can use Instagram mode, download the Instagram app from the Google Play Store. Once you open the Camera app, scroll through the camera modes at the bottom of the screen until you see Instagram. After you take a picture when in Instagram Mode, you have access to a variety of Instagram photo tools. You can also send the picture to your contacts, tag a friend on Instagram, or post it directly to your Instagram Story....

How Do I Connect My Wireless Printer to a New Router? When you change your router, your Wi-Fi network changes, too. It might be faster, operate on new frequencies (like 5GHz), and it will undoubtedly have a new SSID. That means if you want to keep your printer connected to a wireless network, you’re going to need to reconnect it. It’s a good idea once you have connected your printer to do a simple test print from a device also on that network—though you may need to add the printer to your PC or another device to do so....

How Do I Open the Privacy Dashboard in Android 12? Like most Android updates, Android 12 changes how some of the settings menus are categorized. Once you know your way around, though, you’ll be able to get to the Privacy Dashboard without any trouble at all. For now, you can follow the easy steps below to get started. What Kind of Information Can I Find in the Privacy Dashboard? Once inside the Privacy Dashboard, you’ll be able to see several tidbits of information in 12 categories....

How to Activate Alexa Follow-up Mode When you activate Follow-up Mode, you allow Alexa to “hear” one command, follow it, then wait five seconds to “listen” for another command. While it’s listening, the blue light indicator on your device remains lit. Follow these instructions to activate Follow-up Mode: That’s it! Now you can issue multiple commands to Alexa, only using the wake word once. What Follow-Up Mode Does For You For example, say it’s bedtime, and you want Alexa to help you with several evening tasks: learning about tomorrow’s weather, setting an alarm, and playing soothing music....

How Do I Add a Photo Widget on iPhone? You can customize your iPhone’s home screen in a variety of ways, and adding a photo widget is one of the options. When you add the photo widget to your home screen, a selection of your photos will appear in a set position. You can move the location of the widget if you don’t like where the system put the widget. Here’s how to add the photo widget on iPhone:...

Upload a PDF File to Your Website To upload a PDF file to your website, use the file upload program that your web service provides. If they don’t offer a file upload program, you’ll need to find an FTP program to upload your PDF to your website. How to Add a Link to Your PDF File After uploading a PDF, here’s how to add a link to the PDF on your website:...

Enable Portrait Mode to Blur Your Background in FaceTime Portrait mode lets those you’re calling see you clearly, So whether it’s a business call or a personal one, you can be almost anywhere or have nearly anything behind you without distracting from your video conversation. With Portrait mode enabled, you can still use Memojis, filters, stickers, and text during your FaceTime call. So you can enjoy the same fun features for your call while blurring your background simultaneously....

Import Your Photo into PowerPoint To begin this PowerPoint trick, select the image you would like to use, place it on a slide, and then duplicate the slide for the effect. Convert the First Photo to Black and White The next step is to convert the color photo into a black-and-white format to use in the presentation. The resulting presentation shows a photo changing from black and white to color....

How to Change Your Router, Switch, or Other Network Hardware Device Password You can change the password from the Administration, Security, or other similarly named page within the administrative console for the device. See how to log in to your router if this is your first time. The exact steps involved in doing this can differ from device to device, and especially from manufacturer to manufacturer. See how to change the default password on a network router for a tutorial specific to a Netgear router....

Record Your Video and Add a Voice Effect In order to use Voice Effects, your video must include your own voice. For instance, you cannot use Voice Effects in videos you create with the built-in templates that contain music. Available Voice Effects for TikTok TikTok offers several Voice Effects for a variety of voice-changing options. Since you can hear each one before you decide to use it, you can experiment with something fun....

Cleaning Your Mac’s Display What you need: Two microfiber clothsDistilled waterDistilled white vinegar Two microfiber cloths are convenient because you can use one for the dry cleaning of the display and dampen the second one with distilled water for stubborn spots. You can manage with a single microfiber cloth but be careful to dampen only a small area of it. Turn off the computer and monitor and disconnect from the power source before you begin the cleaning process....

What’s in Your Firefox History? Firefox remembers a lot of information to make your browsing experience pleasant and productive. This information is called your history, and it consists of several items: Cookies store information about the websites you visit. Browsing history is a list of sites you visited. Download history is a list of the files you downloaded. Form history contains information you entered into online forms. Search history includes all the terms you entered into the Firefox search bar....

How to Close Tabs in Chrome To clear all open browser tabs in the desktop version of Google Chrome: How to Close Tabs in Firefox To clear all open browser tabs in the desktop version of Firefox: How to Close Tabs in Opera To clear all open browser tabs in the desktop version of Opera: How to Close Tabs in Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge gives you the option to close all tabs whenever you close the browser window:...

How to Pair a PS5 Controller to iPhone All you’ll need is a charged iPhone, a charged PS5 controller, and a couple of minutes of free time to get the two connected. It’s recommended to turn off your PS5 for this process if it’s nearby, but it’s not essential. Try turning it off if you experience issues pairing. Tips on Connecting PS5 Controllers to iPhone Before trying to connect anything, make sure both your iPhone and PS5 controller are charged....