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This new Android feature could change the way you send messagesBest smartphone deals in 2021Chromebooks and Android phones can now sync Wi-Fi passwords: Here’s how Android Developer Options To access your Android’s “Developer options,” you’ll have to first make yourself a developer by enabling developer mode. The process may vary slightly between different Android smartphones, from a Samsung Galaxy to a Google Pixel, but it should fundamentally be the same. First, head to “Settings” and locate or search for the “About phone” section....

The feature, which is baked right into Windows 10, changes the white spaces on your browser, apps, and operating system UI to black. Most icons, tabs, and pages either become black or shadowy gray, while text flips to white for high contrast. It’s a nice effect, but if you prefer the white theme, check out our guide on how to enable Windows 10’s new Light Mode, and how to turn on the Black Theme in Microsoft Office....

Since launch, players have only been able to plug in an external hard drive and offload games. To play them, you still had to use the internal storage, which at just 667GB of usable memory, fills up fast. These are the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games so farBest gaming deals in 2021 Thanks to the public release of the PS5 September software update, users can now use that SSD slot, add an M....

To install these, you first need to understand that it’s not nearly as straightforward as it should be. Though Apple supports these plugins, it doesn’t exactly advertise it. And some are available with installable packages, while others are installed as bundles, meaning installation isn’t the same for every plugin. That said, this should work for a majority of Mail plugins, though if it doesn’t you may have to consult the instructions offered by the developer....

Apple, to its credit, makes it easy for Windows users to download and add QuickTime to their PCs. Once you have QuickTime installed, your PC can play the HD movie trailers that Apple streams online, video clips recorded on Apple devices and various other videos that are broadcast over the internet. One note: you may notice that Apple only lists Windows Vista and Windows 7 in the QuickTime download page, but rest assured, we’ve tested this download and it works on Windows 10....

Method One: Alexa on a Fire Tablet There are two ways to make calls and send texts on a Fire tablet. Note that Alexa is not available on 3rd-generation or older Fire tablets, nor will it work on any tablet that has parental controls enabled. If your tablet is compatible, make sure both the tablet and the Alexa app are up to date. Open the Settings menu and select Device Options....

Fortunately, in Windows 10, you can securely protect your private documents or files in a secret folder that is password protected, and you can do it without buying any additional software. Once you’ve created a new folder in Windows 10, here’s how to password-protect it. You can never be too careful when it comes to privacy. A note before you start: We’ve received comments about issues people have run into with this how-to....

To start, you’ll need to have some saved searches. If you haven’t saved any searches, it’s pretty simple to get started. Simply search for anything in File Explorer, and click the Save Search icon in the ribbon. If you aren’t seeing the ribbon, click the carrot on the right side to reveal it. Open the File Explorer by right-clicking the Start Menu and selecting it. Navigate to your Users folder....

Now that Wordle has a new owner, some players are concerned that this free-to-play game that runs sans ads is bound to get sullied with a paywall or flashy commercials. The latter is more likely: Wordle will still be free, but it may get smothered with ads. If the thought of this makes you cringe, don’t worry. You can download the original, uncontaminated copy of Wordle and play it for seven more years....

Here’s how to send SMS messages with Cortana on Windows 10: Setup on Android Download Cortana for Android from the Google Play Store to your phone. Tap the hamburger menu in the top right-hand corner. 3, Tap Settings. Select “Sync Notifications.” 5. Turn on “Missed call notifications,” “Incoming message notifications,” and “App notifications sync.” Setup on Windows 10 Click Settings in Cortana. 2. Turn on “Send notifications between devices.” Send an SMS Activate Cortana....

To create the shut down shortcut: In Windows Explorer, navigate to: C:\Users[User Name]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs. Right-click on an empty space in the right pane and select New > Shortcut. In the location field, enter “shutdown.exe -s” (without the quotes) If you don’t want the computer to shut down immediately add a space after the -s and then “-t 60”. This will set a timer for the system to shut down in 60 seconds, and you can replace 60 with any number....

While Chrome is popular among the masses, it boasts a number of advanced features that take time to learn and settings buried behind menus. We put together a list of how-to’s and tips to help you make the most of Google’s browser, including reducing its infamous memory usage, silencing tabs with background video and even adding an emergency button for when your boss comes around. Oh, and if you want to update your Chromebook or unlock Chrome’s dark mode, we’ve got your back too....

If you haven’t tried to use Google Pay recently then you should definitely give it another shot, both the app experience and perhaps more importantly adoption of contactless payments have improved massively in the last couple of years making it a viable wallet replacement in a lot of cases. How to clear your cache on AndroidThe best phone deals in August 2021How to create a Gmail account Whether you are looking to use your phone to make in-store or online payments or you just need to settle up with a friend after dinner here’s how to use Google Pay to get that done....

How to unlock your iPhone with Apple WatchApple Watch 7 review: Tracking its victory lapsBest Apple Watch Black Friday deals 2021 How to turn on AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch While Apple’s selection of new accessibility features are designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities, the Apple Watch’s AssistiveTouch can help people control their wearable in various tricky situations — or if they prefer to keep their Apple Watch free from smudges or fingerprints....

Open Skype. Select Tools from the menu at the top of the Skype window. Click Options from the drop-down menu. Open the Calls menu from the left-hand sidebar and click Call Settings. Click Show advanced options. Check the options to Answer incoming calls automatically and Start video automatically. Call your home Skype account (the one you set this up on) using a second Skype account to view the video. Skype Tips Previous TipNext Tip...

Samsung Galaxy S22 review: A near-perfect pocketable flagshipBest budget phones in 2022Best phone deals in 2022 To watch the Galaxy A Event, head over to Samsung’s official YouTube channel or the Samsung Newsroom (opens in new tab) to catch the livestream kicking off on Thursday, March 17 at 10 a.m. EDT / 2 p.m. GMT / 7 a.m. PT. According to a Geekbench test and other leaks (via Notebookcheck), the Galaxy A73 is expected to be equipped with a Snapdragon 778G chip, 8GB of RAM and 128HB of storage....

There’s a range of third-party options that can facilitate wireless file transfers between Windows computers and phones. Even though these cross-platform utilities are built-in, you don’t have to do much to set them up and begin beaming chunks of files across your devices. Here’s how to get started. AirDroid: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Web AirDroid (opens in new tab) is an all-inclusive service to manage your phone from your computer....

The Chromebook x2 has a 12.3-inch, 2K display and runs on an Intel Core m3-7Y30 CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. HP’s Active Pen Stylus is included in the box, and the tablet has both a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-MP rear shooter. HP says it’s just 0.6 inches thick with the base and 1.6 pounds (up to 3,1 pounds when you include the keyboard). HP claims over 10 hours of battery life, and the company pointed out in a conference call that the Chromebook comes with a stylus and keyboard, while the newest iPad does not....

Right now, you can get the HP Envy x360 with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor for just $866.75 at Walmart (opens in new tab). That is $133.24 off the list price and also over thirty bucks less than the price you’d find over at Best Buy. More: Best 2-in-1-laptopsBest cheap laptop dealsHP Envy x360 13 review We had some high praise in our Envy X360 review, as it redefined “the sub $1,000 category by delivering an uncompromised premium 2-in-1 laptop for less....

Unfortunately, the Omen’s secondary display is underwhelming in real-world use, and the main display on this machine is rather dull. Additionally, the Omen’s speakers produce poor audio for a premium gaming laptop. Regardless, the Omen X 2S’ performance is killer, and if you can deal with the second display’s shortcomings, you could get some interesting uses out of it. Price and Configuration Options I tested the $2,849 model of the Omen X 2S, which comes with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU with 8GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD and a 1080p, 144-Hz display....