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It can be really annoying if you are typing something and all of a sudden the cursor jumps to another part of the document! In this article, I’ll show you the different ways to disable the touchpad on OS X, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Disable Trackpad OS X Mountain Lion If you’re running the latest version of OS X and you have a bluetooth or USB mouse connected, you can have OS X ignore the trackpad by going to System Preferences and then clicking on Accessibility....

How To Enable Developer Tab in Microsoft Word The drop-down list feature is available under the hidden Developer tab in Microsoft Word. You can go to Word options in Windows and macOS to enable this menu by customizing the Ribbon. In Windows, you can enable the Developer tab in Microsoft Word by going to File > Options. In the Options dialog box, select Customize Ribbon in the sidebar. On the right side, under the Customize the Ribbon section, enable the Developer menu and click the OK button....

Cancel a Personal or Family Microsoft 365 Subscription The simplest way to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription is by going to the company’s website. The site is somewhat easier to navigate on a Windows or Mac computer, but you can also access it on iPhone or Android. When you’re ready to cancel, go to Microsoft’s subscriptions page and sign in with your Microsoft account. You’ll see a Manage subscription section that lists the details of your Microsoft subscription—when your plan expires, the next billing date, the payment method, and the total price for your annual or monthly subscription....

If your favorite browser is Firefox, this is simple and easy. However, if your favorite browser is Chrome, Opera, Brave, or an alternative browser, it takes significantly more work to set it as the default web browser in Windows 11. How To Make Firefox the Default Web Browser in Windows 10 and 11 Mozilla, makers of Firefox, weren’t happy with Windows 11 requiring people to select the default browser for each file type....

Though it’s less common, there are times when you might need to connect to another computer to change, delete or add registry keys and values. Obviously, you could remote desktop into the computer and do this, but if you’re reading this article, you aren’t going that route. In this article, I’m going to talk about the remote registry service in Windows that allows you to connect directly to the registry hives on another computer using regedit....

You can choose your own way of dealing with those, but we recommend investing some time and effort into mastering “the king of Email“. Gmail actually comes with a variety of functions that not everyone knows about. With new features rolling out all the time, it can be hard to prioritize and keep up. In this article, we hand-picked some of the most useful hidden Gmail features that you may have missed....

We will be trying out the commands on an Ubuntu installation, though the syntax works the same on all Linux distros. Interestingly enough, symlinks can also be created on a Mac PC. What Are Symbolic Links? If you want to be able to access a file from multiple locations, simply copying it over is not a good solution. You are wasting disk space, not to mention making it difficult to track changes due to there being multiple files....

If you use the Mac or Windows desktop version of Word, you won’t find the dictate button unless you subscribe to Microsoft 365. However, you can use the free Microsoft Word web app or smartphone apps to dictate to your heart’s desire. We’ll assume you have a good internet connection and a device with a microphone enabled. How to Use Dictation in Word on Macs, PCs, or the Web The steps for dictating documents in Word are largely the same, no matter whether you’re using the desktop app or the browser-based version....

Whether you’re a gamer who accidentally keeps tapping the Window key midgame or a power user who wants to make better use of the conveniently placed button, this is just the guide for you. Disabling or Remapping the Windows Key with AHK AutoHotkey is one of the most well-known and robust tools for modifying the function of any key on your keyboard (or the mouse, for that matter). It’s lightweight, uses negligible system resources, and is quite easy to use....

HP printers may also display this error if the printhead pulls air from ink cartridges. This tutorial covers troubleshooting fixes for the “Missing or Failed Printhead” error on HP printers. Restart or Factory Reset Your Printer Rebooting your printer will fix common printer problems, so will restoring its settings to factory default. Note: Factory resetting your HP printer won’t reset its page count, language, or tray size. Reseat your printer’s printhead if the missing printhead error message persists....

For most users that statement means nothing. Understanding what a BSOD System Service Exception error is should help you to troubleshoot and fix the problem. If you’re facing this kind of BSOD error on your Windows PC, here are some steps to help you understand, troubleshoot, and resolve the issue. What Is A System Service Exception Error In Windows 10? In Windows 10, a BSOD caused by a System Service Exception error (usually shown as SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION) is unusually tricky to resolve....

Is there a way to get WiFi without an internet provider? Actually, we’ve got six things you can try. If you prefer to quickly watch a video instead of reading through the article below, make sure to check out our YouTube video where we go through the different ways you can get WiFi Internet without an ISP. Public WiFi (With a VPN!) Depending on where in the world you live, there may be a lot of public WiFi hotspots available around you....

Layers in Photoshop are like separate flat panes of glass stacked on top of each other. Each contains a different piece of content. How To Resize An Image Layer In Photoshop You can resize, rearrange, and merge image layers in Photoshop to get the effect you desire. Start by uploading an image to Photoshop. Choose the layer you want to resize from the lower right-hand corner of the screen. If your layers panel isn’t showing, go to Windows in the top navigation and click on Layers to open it....

Thankfully, most minor issues with Outlook can be resolved with a quick restart. We’ll show you how to restart Microsoft Outlook when it stops working on Windows and Mac below, along with some common Outlook problems that you can troubleshoot. How to Restart Outlook on Windows If Outlook stops working on your Windows computer, the first thing you should try is to restart it. This can often fix minor glitches and errors that cause Outlook to malfunction....

Batch files are one of the best ways to automate tasks. Add on to that the ability to schedule those batch files and you’ve got a powerful productivity tool. Scheduling Batch Files in Windows Using Task Scheduler After you make a batch file to automate a job, you’ll want it to run regularly. The easiest way to do that is with the Task Scheduler built into Windows. It’s a tool that automatically runs jobs on a schedule....

To sideload apps, your PC must have Hardware Virtualization enabled. Additionally, your device’s region must be set to the United States. Refer to our tutorial on installing Android apps on Windows 11 for more details about these requirements. You can sideload Android apps in Windows 11 either through Command Prompt or third-party Android installers. We’ll show you how to do both. Sideload Android Apps in Windows Using Command Prompt First, you’ll need to set up the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) and Android Debugging Bridge (ADB) on your computer....

While most software programs have no problem picking the right GPU for the job, sometimes they get it wrong. This is why it’s a good idea to learn how to switch between your dedicated GPU and integrated graphics. Dedicated vs. Integrated GPUs Explained A quick note about what these two terms mean. A dedicated GPU has its own separate processor package, RAM, cooling and circuit board. An integrated GPU sits inside the same microchip package as your CPU and also shares the same pool of RAM....

If you don’t have a premium Office 365 account, you can still use Microsoft Forms by signing up for a free Microsoft account. Below, we’ll walk you through how to use Microsoft Forms, including: how to create a form, collect responses, and access the results. How to Create a Microsoft Form Begin by logging into forms.office.com. From the dashboard, you can choose to create a form or quiz, or you can use one of the free or premium templates provided by Microsoft....

You must have noticed those super-specific categories that Netflix recommends to you on the home page. You can search for these categories yourself using the code numbers Netflix has assigned to them. There are tons of these genre categories, and the secret Netflix codes will likely make it much easier for you to find something you want to watch. Where To Find Netflix Codes There are a lot of genre codes that Netflix uses, so you probably won’t be able to remember them all....

The Google Home app is a handy way to view and control your gadgets. The app is designed to work with iOS and Android devices only, meaning you’ll have to use another workaround to use Google Home app on a computer. The most common workarounds include using Google Chrome for Google Home or installing an emulator to use Google Home app on your computer. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use both methods to use Google Home app on your Mac or PC....