Printing your own checks is a simple process but you’ll need a special printer with a MICR toner. Here’s what you need to know about toner and ink, and what printer to get for the best results. A Few Words on Toner and Ink MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. The Federal Reserve requires all checks to have their routing, account, and check numbers printed with MICR. Why? The checks are read not only optically, but also magnetically....

You don’t have to sit about and wait for it to start working again. Take matters into your own hands with these six fixes for a slow Ethernet connection. Before you start, though, you should determine whether it’s only your device with the slow connection or the entire network. The fixes below are only if your device is slow, but other Ethernet-connected devices have a fast connection. If all connected devices are slow, the problem is either with your router or with your ISP....

Astrology defines as a translation of a human being’s situation based on the celestial body’s position and movement. It is a knowledge that believes can state human’s financial, relationship, and other affairs. Now, let’s see what are the best astrology apps you can rely on. Stay tuned to learn the best nine in this article! 9 Best Astrology Apps for iOS and Android There are many options for the best astrology apps....

These apps also offer support for collaborating with others, so they’re perfect for any group projects where managing time and sticking to schedule is important. For the most part, these apps are free to use, but some may have features for an additional fee. We’ll talk more about that as we take a closer look at each app. #1 – Trello Trello has become a very popular productivity app that also doubles up as an effective team collaboration tool....

1. Clean Your Touchpad Your Chromebook’s cursor may freeze or flicker if there’s dirt, dust, or liquid on the touchpad. Wiping your touchpad with a clean, dry, and lint-free cloth might get it working correctly again. If using an external mouse, ensure it’s on a flat, dirt-free, and smooth surface. Place and use the mouse on a mousepad if you have one. External mice sometimes malfunction when their batteries get low or die....

We’ll walk you through IDM’s download process and compare its download speed for different files across different platforms. This post also covers factors affecting IDM’s download speed and how to configure the app for improved download performance. 5x Download Speed Increase: How’s That Possible? Internet Download Manager uses a “Dynamic File Segmentation” technology to speed up file download on your computer. It splits a file into eight segments and downloads them individually....

In the past, owning a laptop meant being happy with technology a generation behind what the desktop market was enjoying. It means using a compromised display, cramped input devices and paying a massive premium for the privilege. Over time however, technology has evolved in such a way that the modern laptop is essentially indistinguishable in terms of performance from the typical desktop. The baseline performance of even the cheapest computer is now comfortably in excess of what most people need....

You’re most likely getting this error because there’s a problem with the Windows 10 “Shared experiences” settings, a feature that lets you easily share files between multiple Windows devices. Windows may also display the “Microsoft account problem” error due to file system corruption, or if your PC is unable to sync your account information with the Microsoft server. Although this error often presents itself after a recent password change, it’s possible to encounter the issue even without changing your account password....

Work your way through the list of fixes and suggestions below, and you should be able to track down missing files in Google Drive. Check Google Drive’s Trash Google Drive moves files that you delete into a specifically designated area called the Trash. You then have 30 days to restore them should you want. So before you move on, it’s well worth looking inside it for the missing files since you could’ve very well deleted them by accident....

Some people might know that activate iPhone without SIM is possible. For example, when you want to change the function of your iPhone only as an iPod touch or as an iPhone for your child with only connection when using Wi-Fi. You will be very happy if there are many ways you can do to activate your iPhone. There are many methods to activate your iPhone, even if you do not have a Wi-Fi connection....

Ubuntu Linux is capable of working with multiple displays or monitors. If you have additional monitors that you want to extend your work to, simply plug them into your Ubuntu Linux machine and start working. Your computer will automatically try to detect the second monitor when attached. If Ubuntu Linux does not automatically recognize the second monitor or you would like to adjust the settings, then you can do it from the Ubuntu system settings app....

Since we write about enhancing and improving Windows on this site lot, and some of your guides show you to do it in the registry, we want to show you how to make a backup of the Windows registry to protect your system in cases where mistakes were made and restoring your system is the only option to get it working again. A mistake in the Windows registry can be dangerous and render your system inoperable....

Telemarketers, phone scams, market surveys, and debt collectors all have two things in common. The first is that they are all annoying. The second is that they don’t use fingers to dial the phone. That takes too much time, and they’re in the business of volume. How much volume? In the U.S., over 4.7 billion robocalls in January 2020 alone. That’s an average of 14.4 calls for every person in the U....

Today there is no time to feel sorry for yourself as a single person. Thanks to your phone which can connect you with the people around the world. Just download Tinder to erase your loneliness. Just like the other app, if you want premium features you must do a subscription. Once you’ve done it, you will get more service from them. But sometimes you want to stop the subscription too....

When your computer goes to sleep, the power usage is reduced, allowing users to save their work and sessions without worrying about losing them. Your PC can also start up faster and get to you back instantly from where you left off once the PC wakes up from sleep. On most PCs, one can resume using the power button. In many cases, pressing any key on the keyboard or opening a lid on the laptop may wake the PC from sleep....

If you feel your Internet connection is slower than what it should be or you notice that certain websites get blocked while browsing, it could be because all your Internet traffic is going through a proxy server. A proxy server is basically just another computer that sits between you and your ISP. It’s usually configured in corporate environments to filter web traffic going to and from employee computers. In this article, I’ll show you how you can check your proxy settings to see if your computer is indeed using a proxy server or not....

pH7 CMS (now known as pH7 Builder) lets you build your own professional, open-source social & dating CMS websites on your servers. Written in OOP PHP with MVC, this platform will help you be the next match.com. pH7 Dating CMS enables you to build robust social networking websites for your school, company, or for any group looking to collaborate around the same ideas or issues. For more on pH7 CMS social platform, please visit its home page...

Microsoft has not been blind to this and did give us some options for cutting, copying and pasting in Word 2007 with the Paste button on the main ribbon. Recognizing that what they’d done so far wasn’t enough, Microsoft went a step further in newer versions of Word by giving users a much better preview of what they’ll get when choosing a particular option. Word’s Paste feature can be accessed two different ways; the first is by clicking the right mouse button in the spot where you want to paste something....

In this article, we’ll take a look at what Kik is and why you may wish to delete your account before moving on to exactly how you can do so. What Is Kik? Kik is one of the most popular free messaging apps for iOS and Android. You are able to send private messages and share media including photos and videos to other users. Why Should You Delete Your Kik Account?...

These notifications help you stay informed and updated with almost everything happening on your device. In some instances, you may not want your notifications displayed on the lock screen when you’re not around and/or in public areas. The lock screen shows a background curtain that gets displayed when you locked your computer or step away for a moment and your computer goes idle and locks itself. If that’s the case, you may also not want your notifications displayed in public....