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You can add photos from your Windows or Mac machine, Microsoft’s stock images repository, or the internet. You can then reposition and resize your images, so they fit your slides. Add a Picture From Your Local Storage to PowerPoint If you’ve already saved an image to your Windows or Mac machine’s local storage, it’s easy to load this picture into your presentation. PowerPoint supports nearly all image formats, so your photo can be in any popular file format....

There are multiple ways to install Windows 11 on your computer. You can use the Installation Assistant to upgrade without losing any data or perform a fresh install using a bootable USB drive. Which method is better? How do they work? Here is an overview. Upgrading an Existing Windows 10 Installation Most people prefer installing the new OS without losing their existing data. Backing up your important files and then performing a fresh install is certainly possible, but it’s tedious and time-consuming....

Remember the “WebcamGate” scandal that led to the Robbins v. Lower Merion School District federal class action lawsuit? Well, that ended with the school paying a staggering $610,000 settlement to settle that suit, after they were caught secretly spying on students in the privacy of their homes. Authorities from the school did this via webcams embedded in the laptops. Over 66,000 images had been secretly taken. Why Schools Install Spyware On School-Issued Laptops School-issued laptops are often available for a highly subsidized price, sometimes even given for free....

Even if you don’t post any sensitive or private information on social networks (which you should never do), hiding parts of or all social media activity is a good first step. You can protect yourself from data mining, identity theft, catfishing, and cyberstalkers with simple precautions. For those who want to improve your privacy and safety online, here’s how you can make your social media accounts private. How to Make Your Facebook Account Private You can tell how strongly Facebook feels against your keeping things private on their social media platform by how difficult it is to figure out the process of making your account private....

Note: The troubleshooting steps in this tutorial apply to Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. What Is Microsoft Office Click-to-Run? Microsoft uses Click-to-Run to download, install, and run Microsoft 365 and Office applications in Windows. With Click-to-Run, you can use Office apps while installing Office Suite in real-time. You no longer have to wait for Windows to download or install the entire suite before using an Office application. Click-to-Run also uses a virtualization technology to run Office applications in an isolated environment on your hard disk....

There could be situations where the controller becomes unresponsive, one or a few of the buttons aren’t doing what they should, or a number of other issues. In these cases, a good fix to try is to reset your controller. There are a couple ways you can reset a PS4 controller, depending on if you have a second controller or not. Both methods are pretty simple to accomplish. Reset the Controller Through the PS4 This method to reset a PS4 controller is basically disconnecting and reconnecting your controller to the PS4....

Internet requests from browsers can’t read domain names. They instead only understand numeric IP addresses registered to those domains. A Domain Name Server, or DNS, is where browsers go to get the correct IP address associated with a domain. The DNS configuration settings of your website are what allows visitors to still access your site even after you move the site to a new hosting provider. What Are Website DNS Configuration Settings & How To Set Them Up For most people, domain names are a lot easier to remember than a sequence of numbers....

As with most Windows 10 features, there are several ways to accomplish the same thing. The approach you choose depends on whether you prefer using your keyboard or your mouse. Let’s take a look at the ways you can split the screen in Windows 10, as well as third party apps that help you do it more gracefully. Also, check out our YouTube video from our network site where we walk you through the different options and you can watch it in action....

These diagnostics can also be carried out on most Linux OS’s and enables Linux users to determine how well their computer hardware is running by providing information about its capabilities and the need for refurbishments. The results of a Linux system benchmark will help determine if users should make any changes to hardware and identify system bottlenecks. There are many open-source Linux benchmarking tools available to help users fine-tune their network and system with objective comparisons....

How To Turn Off Google Assistant on Any Device The instructions for disabling Google Assistant on each device vary. These steps also may change over time as Google introduces updates. There’s one easy way to figure out how to turn off Google Assistant on all of your devices. First, use the Hey Google or OK Google voice commands, or fire up Google Assistant using other input methods. When Google Assistant is running, you can use this command: “How to turn off Google Assistant....

Regardless, you can quickly remove Dropbox whenever you want. The following instructions will show what you must do to uninstall Dropbox on Mac, Windows, and Linux. How to Uninstall Dropbox on Mac If you use Dropbox on a Mac, you can remove it just like any other application by moving it to the Trash. But first, you must stop Dropbox’s sync service from running in the background. Select the Dropbox status icon on the Mac’s menu bar....

Most Raspberry Pi devices use Raspbian, the Debian-based Linux operating system specially designed for this tiny PC. If you’ve used Linux before, and you’re comfortable using the terminal, updating your Raspberry Pi won’t be too difficult. If you’re unsure, here’s how to update a Raspberry Pi to the latest version. How to Update Raspberry Pi Software The Raspberry Pi is a tiny, feature-filled computer. It may not look like much, but it’s more than capable of running the best Linux apps, whether you’re using Raspbian, Ubuntu, or another Linux operating system with it....

One of the best Windows releases to date is Windows XP, with a small number of users continuing to use this 20-year-old operating system on their PC. If you want to experiment with XP today, you could use a Windows XP emulator on Android using the Limbo app. What Is a Windows XP Emulator? An emulator is software that allows you to run software on a device it wasn’t made for....

Google Maps lets you find a location and then show its latitude and longitude. You can also enter coordinates directly to find a place. Whether you use the popular maps service on the web or your mobile device, here’s how to use latitude and longitude in Google Maps. About Latitude and Longitude in Google Maps Here are a few things to keep in mind when using the GPS coordinates for latitude and longitude in Google Maps:...

As the name suggests, the command can kill tasks and processes, freeing up system resources. It is more useful than other similar methods because of its versatile filtering options, allowing a clever user to set up automated kill lists to prevent unnecessary programs from hogging memory. To get you started, here is a short primer on how to use the Taskkill command on Windows 10 or 11. Why Do You Need to Use the Taskkill Command?...

1. Identify the Version of Windows 7 and Product Key The Windows 7 Product Key is essential for reinstalling Windows and getting it activated. If you purchased your PC from a manufacturer, the product key may be printed on a label that is attached to the computer’s case. It may also be printed on some documentation that came with your PC. If you purchased a retail of copy of Windows 7, then the product key may be printed on the box or included as documentation....

One of the most common problems Microsoft Teams users experience is that the app simply won’t load or open on their computers, be it Windows or macOS. If that happened to you, don’t worry, here are nine ways you can easily fix this error. 1. Server Downtime Millions of people rely on Microsoft Teams to communicate and collaborate. Sometimes the servers that run MS Teams are simply overwhelmed by the number of users and they crash....

If you’re trying to decide which one is best for your needs or which version of a file you should download, there are some important things you need to know. What Is MKV? Matroska Multimedia Container (MKV) was developed to replace the AVI format. The term “container” is important and means that Matroska Video is simply a container for various video and audio codec formats. A “codec” (short for coder/decoder) is an algorithm that describes how video and audio data should be represented....

The downside is that these wireless network surveys tend to be expensive — unless you do it yourself. The NetSpot App is one of the many recommended professional applications for Wi-Fi network surveys, Wi-Fi analysis, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. In this review, we’ll provide feedback on NetSpot’s Wi-Fi analyzer application. What Is the NetSpot Wi-Fi Analyzer? NetSpot is a professional-grade Wi-Fi analyzer that works on iPhone, Android, macOS, and Windows....

However, not everyone is familiar with customizing their Wi-Fi router’s firmware, as it sometimes can be technical. This post will discuss the difference between DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt and explain in simple terms which option is better for your home network. What’s a Custom Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers? Custom firmware for Wi-Fi routers are programs that allow you to manage your home network and internet connectivity. They are much like the default factory firmware that comes with the Wi-Fi router when you buy it from the store but can offer more features and improve your router’s performance....