In this article, I want to point out the major differences to help you decide which option is best for you. Functionality – Microsoft Word Wins With Microsoft Word being around for longer than Google Docs, Microsoft has had more time to bundle in features and build a stronger piece of software. It’s safe to say that Microsoft Word is easily the most advanced option when it comes to functionality....
These were slow, you had to align the two emitters perfectly and they only worked at a range where the phones were practically touching! So thank goodness for Bluetooth! It’s a name you’ve undoubtedly heard, but not a name that does much to explain what it actually is. OK, What Is Bluetooth? As you might have deduced from the opening paragraph, Bluetooth is a wireless digital communication technology. It lets two Bluetooth-equipped devices connect to each other and exchange data via radio waves....
If you haven’t been using Android voice to text input, you really should give it a try. For those of us with especially fat thumbs, it’s a big improvement. As long as you don’t mind anyone within earshot knowing what you have to say, that is. A Quick Explanation of Android Voice to Text We assume you already know what Android’s voice (or speech) to text does in practice. You speak to your device and it writes down what you say as text....
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....
Regularly deleting trash and removing unwanted temporary files from your Windows 10 computer helps improve its performance and can also free up more space on your hard drive. Although it can be done manually, it’s better to just set it and forget it so that you don’t have to keep being reminded of emptying the recycle bin and temporary Internet files. These files are created automatically by applications in the background....
For example, if you want to create a new database or add data to an existing database, you send a message to the MySQL server, give it the data you want to add, and tell it where to add it. Whether your business is small or large, your data is an essential element. To ensure that your valuable information is secure from damage, theft, or the effects of a disaster, backup your MySQL database....
You could choose to avoid this situation by setting Windows to automatically log you in whenever you boot up your PC. It can save you precious seconds, bypassing the login screen in its entirety, and it’s a rather simple process to boot. So long as you can bother to remember your password in the first place. But what if you can’t? What if it were to suddenly slip your mind?...
The display language you select changes the default language used by Ubuntu Linux features like Settings, text in windows, and web pages. When installing Ubuntu Linux on your device, you are given the option to select your preferred installation language. When you do, Ubuntu Linux uses your preferred language for settings, apps, and other features. The display language you choose at setup can also be changed after installing Ubuntu Linux....
Ubuntu Linux comes with a standard mouse pointer color and size which is small and blank. The default black color usually isn’t helpful especially for people with poor vision. With the use of wide screens and higher resolutions, it can be difficult to spot the mouse pointer across bigger areas of the screen or even double screens. Changing the color of the mouse pointer may not only be for people with poor vision or low light sensitivity, but a cosmetic change to match the color of the desktop theme or background or for people who just want to have some fun....
Ubuntu Linux comes with a standard mouse cursor size and color, which is small and black. The default small size usually isn’t helpful especially for people with poor vision. With the use of wide screens and higher resolutions, it can be difficult to spot the mouse pointer across bigger areas of the screen or even double screens. Ubuntu Linux allows users to increase or decrease the cursor size to help folks who can’t see clearly or have some sort of vision impairment making it difficult to see the cursor on the screen....
If your Windows 11 device has a built-in precision touchpad with multi-point gestures, you can change certain functions that allow users to have quick access to several different functions, menus, or certain actions. Windows also allow users to turn off or disable these actions from the Settings app. If you have a mouse connected to your laptop and you rather use it, then disabling the touchpad actions will save you some annoyance....
Ubuntu Linux will display the date and time on the Lock Screen, System menu on your desktop as well as other applications that depend on your system’s time. The time format displayed on the lock screen is the same configured within the Ubuntu system control panel. Whatever format is selected there will be displayed system-wide. The lock screen is the screen or curtain you see when you turn on your computer before the sign-in screen....
This article can be applied to Windows 7, 8, and 10 and maybe upcoming editions. They all handle this the same way. If you’re currently using a Windows computer, then it already has a name. When you purchase a new computer, some of the first things you do are to create a username, computer name, and maybe a password before you can log in. If your computer has a new one that you want to change, the steps below will show you how....
Windows 11 supports Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3. Wi-Fi 6 gives you better wireless coverage and performance with added security. WPA3 provides improved Wi-Fi security by using the latest standard. IEEE 802.11ax is the official Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz) standard for wireless local-area networks (WLANs) and the successor of 802.11ac. Most newer devices will support WiFi 6 today. However, not all PCs are Wi-Fi 6 capable, and the steps below can be used to determine if your Windows 11 supports it....
Rather than risking your files, there’s an obvious solution for most users who need to share files on dual-boot PCs. Instead of relying on outdated software, you can create a shared “pooled” drive that both operating systems can safely access using the NTFS file system. Before You Begin While it’s true that you could use your existing Windows partition, this method has risks. You won’t be able to isolate your files if you need to erase that partition at a later date, which might be necessary if you end up infected with ransomware for instance....
For guest users, however, you probably don’t want to go to the trouble of setting up an entirely new user account each time. What you can do instead is set up a dedicated Windows 10 guest account. This account has limited access to settings, but will allow users to run already installed software and access the internet. Why to Use a Windows 10 Guest Account Previous versions of Windows offered a dedicated guest account as a standard feature....
This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to remove old MySQL databases and users associated with those databases using the command line terminal on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. The steps are intended for removing the MySQL database and user on Linux via the command line only. and you should be extremely careful when dropping MySQL databases. When you’re ready to drop MySQL databases and associated users on Ubuntu, follow the steps below:...
You may want to prevent others from accidentally pressing keys on your laptop and possibly cause data loss or corruption. You could also disable the keyboard when cleaning out your laptop to remove accumulated dust or debris. Your laptop keyboard may also be damaged from a spill or broken. In this case, you may need to use another keyboard instead of your laptop keyboard. Whatever the reason, we’ll show you different safe methods you can use to disable the keyboard on a Windows 10 laptop or MacBook....
Although you can download the free ISO file containing Windows 11, you must still own a product key or the activation key to use it. If you don’t have a valid product key, you will not be able to install and use Windows 11. There are no free versions of Windows 11. You’ll also want to make sure that the computer you want to install Windows 11 on has met the straight requirements of Windows 11, including having TPM 2....
Syncing your info in Google Chrome can be very helpful in that. If you change devices (like if you lose your phone or get a new laptop), you’ll get all your info back once you sign on to the new device with your account. You can also personalize your experience with other Google services like your web and app activities. Syncing your data across devices may also pose a risk, in that if someone manages to log on into your device with your account, they will be able to see your synced data and activities....
