In this article, I hope to give you as complete a guide to sharing across devices as possible. It’s going to be long, so feel free to skip down to the section that applies to you. The sections will be broken down into sharing between computers, sharing between computers and mobile devices, and sharing between mobile devices only. Note: This article will link out to a lot of my previous posts on Online Tech Tips and Help Desk Geek because those articles explain certain tasks step by step....

Strikethrough is one of the text formatting options that comes most handy while proofreading. If you’re looking for a formatting option that indicates the writer to remove certain content, strikethrough is just the tool for you. In this article, we will guide you in learning your way around the strikethrough format in both the web and application versions of Google Docs. Keep reading and get one step closer to becoming a Google Docs expert!...

Note: If you haven’t yet redeemed your gift card, you may be able to redeem it on a different account (if it isn’t linked to the original account).

Furthermore, you may be perplexed about turning on or pairing the controller with the Switch. Although, the different varieties of controllers require a different process to get it done, the process for pairing is relatively easy. Different Nintendo Switch Controllers If you own a Nintendo Switch there are multiple controller options available for you. Nintendo primarily offers you two variants of controllers; The basic Joy-Con ones that come packaged with the switch and the feature-packed Pro controller variant that you have to purchase separately....

So, if you own a monitor with speakers but have been unable to figure out how to use its speakers so far, we got you covered. This article will guide you through the process of how to use the speakers built onto your monitors. How to Find Out if My Monitor Has Built-in Speakers? This step is for those of you who do not yet know if their monitor has speakers....

On a more recent timeline, system restoration and the process of using it has remained mostly the same from Windows 10 to 11. You can still access this feature via the Control Panel, or winRE. Of course, if you’ve never used system restore before, you may not know the details of these methods. So, in this article, we’ll go over how to enable System Restore, how to create System Restore points, and finally, various ways to use said restore points on Windows 11....

However, Windows 11 lets every user view their update history directly through the settings app. This history page shows each user the official name of the most recent updates and the date they were installed on their PC. Furthermore, this page allows users to uninstall the updates and return Windows to the previous build as well. So, if you’d like to know more about how to view your Windows 11 update history, then this is just the place for you....

One particular reason you might be facing this issue on an HP laptop is that the touchpad is disabled within the OS or in the BIOS. Besides this, system file failure and corrupted driver files are known to cause issues with hardware. And this includes the touchpad as well. This article further lists why the HP touchpad stops functioning, along with a step-by-step guide on fixing the issue. Why is the Touchpad on My HP Laptop Not Working?...

If your keyboard is typing backward, it’s likely because of region/language conflicts or some minor keyboard issues. Solving these problems is quite straightforward, and you can find all the troubleshooting methods below. Why is my Keyboard Typing Backwards? How to Fix the Keyboard That’s Typing Backwards? The first thing you should try is to restart your Application. If you encountered this issue on a web browser, it’s better to reopen the tab instead....

For example, you could use this command to map the Outlook folder stored at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook to a drive letter like Z. Whenever you click on the Z drive in My Computer, you would actually be redirected to the Outlook folder! This can be very useful in many different situations, especially when working with paths that are longer than 256 characters. So what’s the problem with using the SUBST command?...

Even though it’s inevitable that the battery will not hold a charge as well after hours of playing and charging, there are still a few fixes that can help when you feel like your Switch has experienced a sharp decrease in how long it can stay away from the plug. Why is My Switch Battery Draining So Fast? Understanding why batteries lose their ability to hold a charge over time can help you better react to what’s happening with your Switch....

This is where the Switch’s SD card capabilities come in. The console has a slot for a micro SD card, allowing you to add a substantial amount of space to the system if needed. There are a lot of SD cards out there, though, so you might be wondering which ones are the best to use specifically with the Switch. Below you’ll find where to start looking for these SD cards, some of the better ones to buy, and how to use it with your Nintendo Switch....

Online dating scammers rely on our need for companionship, love and the avoidance of painful loneliness. Everyone deserves to find someone special, but that doesn’t mean you need to be completely uncritical when looking for love online. We’re going to look at how online dating scammers work, what the warning signs are and how you can deal with each one. How Online Dating Scammers Work There are two main types of online dating scammers....

So in this article, I will mention the free SMS texting sites last, as you really should avoid using them unless you have no other option. Luckily, there are some legitimate ways to send a text message from your computer without having to use shady websites who might sell your data and spam you. Send SMS via Carrier Websites A lot of the wireless carriers let you send text messages directly from their websites....

In other words, it detects all attached devices, checks that they are working properly and lets you know if something is wrong before the operating system of your choice loads. Your BIOS is written onto a read-only flash memory chip that’s unaffected by the power being cut or anything that goes wrong with your operating system. That doesn’t mean the BIOS itself can’t be updated. Through a process known as “flashing”, your BIOS can be updated with new versions released by the motherboard maker....

However, there are a few very important things you need to know before jumping in with both feet. Switching Takes Some Work & Some Things Must Stay Behind While Apple makes an Android app to help you switch to their phones, it’s no surprise that they don’t offer one to help you switch to the competition. The good news is that the stuff you most likely want to transfer from your iPhone to your new Android phone can simply be shifted over using cloud services....

Dave (iOS and Android) Billing itself as “banking for humans,” Dave wants you to think of it as your financial friend. All users of the app get a $100 cash advance facility, and if you set up a direct deposit with Dave, that facility goes up to $200. The app lets you get your paycheck up to two days earlier than it would usually arrive. Although it costs $1 a month in fees to use the app, you’ll save much more than that in accidental overdraft fees....

This massive success and incredibly large install base means that the Switch has also become a hot platform for game developers. Featuring both last-generation ports, current generation multi-platform games and a healthy number of exclusives, the Switch has so many worthwhile games that culling some sort of list highlighting the best ones is essentially impossible. Yet, that’s exactly what we have to do, because as a (presumably) new Switch owner looking to start your library out strong it can be hard to know which titles are absolutely worthy of your money....

The problem though was that they were not secure. If the chat platform or a government wanted to eavesdrop on your conversations, they very easily could. But thanks to Edward Snowden, we eventually found out just how little privacy we have online. Since then, huge advances have been made in making it more difficult for people to listen in on our conversations. Among them is a heavily encrypted smartphone and desktop app called Signal, made by the wonderfully-named Moxie Marlinspike....

Some of these shortcuts and tips are available through YouTube natively, whilst others are available through your browser or via your computer through other means. Alright, let’s jump straight in. YouTube Video Playback ShortcutsI Perhaps the most useful shortcuts are focused on video playback controls. Many people are aware that pressing the spacebar will pause or play a video. You can also press K. But there are many more shortcuts for video playback, too....