How are Fn Keys Helpful? The Fn key turns the F1–F12 keys into dual-purpose keys. Essentially, it works as a default hotkey, but there’s a slight difference. The combinations differ among manufacturers and models. You’ll mostly find them on laptops (where you can usually change things like screen brightness), but you’ll also find them on some specialty keyboards (like gaming or productivity-centric boards). For instance, on a Dell XPS15z, Fn + F5 increases the brightness, while on a Lenovo G560, the same combination will display the wireless device settings....

There are many mouse settings one can configure in Ubuntu Linux. For example, one can choose to change their mouse primary button, show mouse pointer location, change the size of their mouse pointer, and many more. By default, Ubuntu Linux allows users to open an item by double-clicking using the mouse primary button. A mouse double-clicks speed settings to change how quickly one can double-click to open an item. If the second press is too long after the first, your computer may think they are two separate clicks, not a double click, and may get two separate windows instead....

Cache helps speed up your system and improve performance. Windows thumbnails cache can also become corrupted causing thumbnails to display incorrectly or distorted. When this happens, you may want to clear out and reset the cache so that it can be rebuilt resolving the corruption. By default, Windows stores each user cache .db file in a hidden folder located at the path below: or browse the user folder. If your system becomes slow and images are not displaying properly or are distorted, resetting the Windows cache may help resolve the issues, and the steps below show you how....

It’s a pretty quick way to get back to your work that you left unfinished the previous time. You actually save yourself from the hassle of manually finding the document wherever it’s saved on your computer. The software finds and displays that for you. Although it’s a really useful feature, it may not be so for some users. If you’re someone who never uses this recently used files list in Word and you’d rather not have it there, you can actually disable it in the program....

There are several different ways to convert a Word document to PDF, and password-protect the document to ensure that only those with the passcode can access it. It takes only a few seconds to convert Word to PDF, and we’ll show you the different methods you can use to accomplish that. How to Convert Word to PDF With Microsoft Word If your PC is running Microsoft Word 2007 or later versions, you can convert your Word document to PDF directly using the built-in software features in just a few clicks....

In this article, you’ll learn how to use embedded features in Google Sheets that will let you convert Google Sheets to PDF. There is also one option to take advantage of your print driver’s ability to print anything to PDF format. Note: Many of the options below will also work for converting a Google Docs document to PDF as well. 1. Download as a PDF File The easiest method to convert a Google Sheets spreadsheet in your Google Drive account to PDF format is using the built-in download option....

In this post, you’ll learn how to create a password reset disk so you’ll never be locked out of your system again. What You’ll Need A password reset disk is stored on a USB flash drive. You’ll also need the password for the computer you want to access. That’s pretty much all you’ll need. You can’t create a password reset disk if you don’t know the current password. You also won’t be able to store the program on a CD or DVD....

You can keep your shared files in one place for every member to access, or use the meeting, call, chat, or poll features to engage and stay connected with your teammates wherever they are. Better still, you can use Teams as a web app or a standalone app on your computer and mobile device without a Microsoft 365 subscription. If you’ve been tasked with coordinating your teammates, use this guide to learn how to create a team in Microsoft Teams....

Airsonic is designed to handle large music collections and is optimized for MP3 streaming. It works with any media format that can be streamed over HTTP / HTTPS, including AAC, OGG, WMA, FLAC, APE, and more. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to easily install Airsonic on Ubuntu 16.04 / 17.10 and 18.04 LTS servers and desktops. For more about Airsonic, please check out its homepage....

Compared to other password reset methods (security questions, for example), a password reset disk is easier to create and way more secure. In this guide, we’ll explain pretty much everything you need to know about creating and using a password reset disk on a Windows computer. What is a Password Reset Disk? Think of a password reset disk as a master key that can be used to regain access to your computer if you forget your password....

In our previous post, we showed you how to view active power plans as well as how to change power plans for your Windows 11 devices. Windows 11 has multiple power plans. In some laptops, you’ll find Balance, Power saving, High performance, and Ultimate performance. Each plan provides different performance benefits and other savings including, improved battery life for laptops, reduced power consumption, and more. Windows also give you the power to create custom power plans if the above can not meet your needs....

By default, Microsoft Edge offers to save credit card details and automatically fill out payment details the next time you want to checkout online. The AutoFill feature lets users auto-complete credit card information in web forms using previously stored information. This can be convenient but can also lead to payment information being compromised. When using Windows 10, you can turn off or disable this feature for all users on the system so that credit card details are never automatically saved and are not used to auto-complete web forms....

Users will see a lock screen when they turn on their computers or lock it when they are away. This feature helps save battery life and also protects you from others accessing your files and programs. Windows allows users to enable or disable local screen notifications, change the background, and many more. When you personalize your lock screen background by choosing to show pictures or slideshows, you can also choose to “Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen“....

Most people have multiple devices, and often begin an activity on one device but end up finishing it on another. To accommodate this, apps need to span devices and platforms, and this is where Share across devices comes in. When you enable share experiences, all your devices that are connected with your Microsoft accounts will be able to share apps and settings across each device. This can be a good or bad thing....

When you install the Dropbox app in Windows 11, you will be able to take advantage of the convenience of Dropbox with Windows 11 features such as Windows Hello, which adds an extra layer of protection and uses either your face or fingerprint instead of your password to unlock your Dropbox content. The Windows app also allows you to drag and drop from Dropbox to Windows File Explorer, provides quick search, accepts and shares folders with others, and more....

Some of the core Windows operating systems run services. File Explorer, printing, Windows Updates, Windows Search, and others are all powered and controlled by services. By design, some services start automatically when Windows starts. Others are also designed to only start on demand. Few services will start when triggered or delayed until after all other services are started. Some services also have dependent or child services. When you stop a parent service, the child or dependent service will also be stopped....

The lock screen is the screen or curtain you see when you turn on your computer before the sign-in screen. It is also displayed once your computer is locked after you stepped away or press the Windows key + L. To sign into your account, you must dismiss the lock screen by either pressing a key on your keyboard or swiping up on the lock screen (curtain) to show the sign-in screen....

Snapchat has worked its way to the top. Currently, it has become one of the most popular social media platforms that offer an engaging experience for users worldwide. But if you are a new user and don’t know how to find someone on Snapchat, you’re about to find the answer. Finding and adding someone to your contact list is not a big deal. Snapchat provides you with different ways to get this done, even if you want to make an interaction with someone you don’t know....

SFC Scannow can automatically fix many computer errors. Unfortunately, it can go haywire too. The most common issue when using the system file checker is the “windows resource protection could not perform the requested operation” error. Read on to learn what this error means and how you can fix it. What’s Windows Resource Protection? Windows Resource Protection is a Windows feature that protects important system folders, files, and registry keys....

A “no bootable device” error can be problematic, but it can also be fixed by following some common troubleshooting steps. If you’re facing this error and you’re not sure how to fix it, the steps below should help you resolve the issue on Windows 10. Check Your Drive Boot Order In many cases, a “no bootable device” error is a sign that your PC can’t find the correct drive to boot up because the boot order, which determines which drives and devices it should load and in what order, is incorrectly configured....