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XP Mode can also be used to run different versions of the same application side by side. As a web developer this allows me to run IE8 (running in Windows 7) and IE6/IE7 (running using XP Mode) side by side for testing web site compatibility. Lets see how to install and get started with XP Mode in Windows 7. Part One: Downloading XP Mode and Virtual PC Step 1. Navigate to the Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC download page, and select your edition of Windows 7 and desired language for installation....

In this post, we will discuss about the default Google Chrome download location on mobile and desktop and the steps to change it to a desired folder or drive. Find Google Chrome Downloads on Mac You can find the Chrome downloads from the Downloads folder and change the location from the same menu. Step 1: Open Google Chrome and wait for the download process to complete. Step 2: Click the up arrow beside the downloaded file and select ‘Show in Finder’....

Even though iCloud doesn’t provide the best of experiences on PC, you’d at least expect the damn thing to install itself without any issues, right? Wrong! Apparently, Apple hasn’t given enough thought to the fact that not all Windows 10 PCs have Windows Media Player and related features enabled or pre-installed by default. However, they’ve still gone ahead and developed iCloud to depend on Microsoft’s media libraries for some strange reason....

For instance, the Magic Keyboard’s backlight may not adjust properly to the surrounding ambient light levels. Or, it may fail to turn off alongside your iPad and end up draining the battery. The fixes that follow should help you resolve such issues. Uncover Ambient Light Sensor The Magic Keyboard’s backlight automatically changes in brightness based on the ambient light level. In dark surroundings, the backlight increases in intensity, and vice versa....

Of course, this mistake happens more commonly in the Chrome browser. Firefox has a work-saving warning dialog which looks like this: Chrome doesn’t. Quite frankly, I find this to be a surprising omission in a browser that supports multi-tabbed browsing in separate threads. Well, as we all know, what Chrome lacks as a default feature, the extensions fill the gap. Window Close Protector is a Chrome browser extension that adds a warning dialog to help protect against accidentally closing multiple tabs....

To be honest, I don’t like the idea of pressing the Back and Home button to navigate in between apps while working on an Android device. In the past, we have talked about an app called GMD Gesture Control for Android using which one can get iOS like gestures in tablets. But the app only worked on a rooted device and creating personalized gestures was a bit challenging for a normal user....

Here are the quick steps: Step 1. Choose Page Layout tab on the Ribbon. Go to Page Color -> Fill Effects. Step 2. In the Fill Effects box, click on the Texture tab. Step 3. Click through the texture swatches on display (the names appear just below) and then select the swatch for Parchment. Step 4. Click OK. Word applies the parchment texture to the background. Alternatively, you can also experiment with the other ‘paper’ textures like Papyrus, Paper Bag, Newsprint, Recycled Paper, Stationery, Blue Tissue Paper, and Pink Tissue Paper....

Canva is a beautiful tool to create posters, graphics, wallpapers, social media posts, etc. We have covered the steps for the web version of Canva and mobile apps (Android and iPhone). You can use it to group text, elements, and other objects. Let’s see how to group and ungroup elements in Canva on the web (Windows, Mac), Android, and iPhone. How to Group and Ungroup Elements in Canva on PC There are three methods to group items on the web version of Canva....

The only problem here, apart from the obvious lack of productivity while finding something on the desktop, is that you don’t really want your friends, family or anyone else to see your desktop because of its disordered and chaotic look. So how do we deal with this situation? Well, hide the icons. You instantly get a clean desktop! While this is a workaround and not a solution, it’s effective nonetheless....

Whether you’re learning how to add music to your Reels or want to groove to the tunes later on, this guide will help you identify Reel music in the blink of an eye. Let’s get started! 1. Find the Song By Tapping the Song’s Name It’s a lazy day and you’re scrolling through Instagram. You hear a catchy song. You desperately want to know which song it is. In such a case, your first bet is to check if the maker of the Reel has added the name of the song to the Reel....

Importing data from the web into Microsoft Excel saves you from manually feeding the data or copy-pasting it. Once you connect Excel to the web data source, it imports the information you need and updates itself when there are changes. Here’s all you need to know about importing data directly from the web into Excel. Important Things to Note When Importing Data From the Web Into Microsoft Excel You need to meet two requirements to import data from the web into Microsoft Excel:...

Recently, Safari has become exceedingly good due to the multiple updates that it received in iOS 13 and iPadOS. That warrants a switchover. But of course, that’s not to say Chrome is a bad browser by any means. On the iPhone, it’s still the best navigation-wise. Also, you can’t disregard its seamless cross-platform sync support for Windows and Android-based devices along with macOS. So today, I’m going to show you how to do the opposite — import Safari bookmarks to Chrome....

Over time, Telegram has evolved from a basic messaging platform to a full-fledged competition to WhatsApp. You can now perform voice/video calls, send full encrypted text messages, enjoy custom themes, locate users near you, schedule or silent messages, etc. These are just a few perks of using Telegram. Just to give you an insight, Telegram had the Dark Theme way before WhatsApp even began testing it. However, most of you aren’t aware of how you can do group video calls on Telegram....

The ability to mute someone is valuable in various scenarios. Perhaps someone is consistently posting spam, engaging in inappropriate behavior, or simply being excessively loud. Muting allows you to address these issues without resorting to more drastic measures like banning or blocking the individual. Additionally, muting is reversible, meaning you can easily unmute someone if the situation improves. However, it’s important to consider alternatives to muting, such as conversing with the individual or assigning moderation roles, as these approaches can sometimes lead to more effective resolutions....

Adobe Acrobat lets you view a PDF file in full screen mode. That’s helpful whether you have a large external monitor or viewing it on your humble laptop. Here’s how to open a PDF in full screen mode using Adobe Acrobat on your Windows 11 computer. Note that these solutions work on Windows 10 as well. How to Manually Open a PDF in Full Screen Mode Using Adobe Acrobat To ensure the audience can view the contents of a presentation, most PPTs are displayed in full-screen mode....

In such a scenario, it’s important for all Facebook users to carefully pick and choose to see content from credible news sources and friends who do not post stupid ‘1 Share = 1 Respect’ posts. As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has promised to make the social media platform as much free from fake news and offensive posts as possible and prioritize high-quality local news from trustworthy sources, we can expect Facebook to be cleaner in the future....

However, your Google Activity history reveals a lot about you as it contains information better left private. If you want to ensure the privacy of your Google Activity history, you can activate a protection feature. This protection feature requires anyone trying to access your activity to verify their identity. Here’s how to enable this feature to protect your Google Activity history on PC and mobile. How to Protect Your Google Activity History on a Computer Using your PC or Mac, you can enable a verification feature to prove your identity....

Before I proceed, just wanted to mention that in case you are looking for advanced customization, we’ve covered some nice tools previously that help you change and customize your Windows 7 logon screen. Okay, now back to the quick tip. Here we go. Step 1. Type account picture in the Start search bar. It should show Change your account picture. Click on it. Step 2. On the window that opens next, you can click on Browse for more pictures at the bottom....

Custom emoji reactions will help you make your conversations more fun and engaging. Be it reacting with fire emoji or sending a poop emoji, the new possibilities have opened up. The custom reactions were part of the Messenger update that also introduced features like chat themes, vanish mode, selfie stickers, etc. In this post, we have covered how to react with custom emojis, how to add new emojis in the panel, reset custom emojis, and Messenger emoji reactions not working....

We did have a laptop and a music system we could connect together but the problem was who would stand in front of the laptop to shuffle the songs in between games? These are the situations when your smartphone can justify the word ‘smart’ in its name. We’ve seen how you could control iTunes from your iPod touch or iPhone using the Remote app. Well, there are similar solutions for Android users too....