How to Disable YouTube Shorts
To disable Shorts on YouTube’s mobile or desktop site, look for the “Shorts” section and click or tap the “X” icon. On the iPhone or Android app, either use an old version of the YouTube app or tap the three dots for each Short in the “Shorts” section and choose “Not Interested.”
Not a big fan of YouTube‘s short-form videos in your feed and want to get rid of them? While there’s no official method to turn off YouTube Shorts, you have a few workarounds to hide them from appearing in your feed. We’ll show you how to do that on your iPhone, Android phone, and desktop computer.
How to add Weather to the lock screen on Windows 10 and 11
- On Windows 10, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen > Change the background to “Windows Spotlight” > Choose “Weather” as the app to display.
- On Windows 11, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen > Choose “Weather” for the “Lock Screen Status” feature.
People love to check the weather. On your phone, smartwatch, or computer, it’s nice to have easy access to this information. Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to put the weather on the lock screen. It’s the first thing you see.
[mai mult...]Windows 11 Update Fails After a Restart? 6 Ways to Fix
Why Your Windows 11 Update Fails After a Reboot
There are several reasons your Windows 11 update fails to install. Some of these include a faulty internet connection, a minor system glitch, an active VPN, insufficientdisk space, and corrupt Windows system files. Sometimes, it’s one of these causes that creates the problem. Other times, it’s a combination of several items that causes the issue. We’ll walk you through each solution from simplest to most complex so you can solve it as quickly as possible.
[mai mult...]How to Reset All Audio Settings in Windows 11
To reset all audio devices and volume levels in Windows 11, open Settings and go to System > Sound > Volume Mixer. Look for “Reset Sound Devices and Volumes for All Apps to the Recommended Defaults” and click the “Reset” button.
If you’re PC’s audio isn’t working, or you’d like to bring the sound settings back to the defaults so you can re-customize them, it’s easy to reset all kinds of audio configurations on a Windows 11 computer. We’ll show you how to do just that.
[mai mult...]Bing Chat: How to Use the AI Chatbot
To use Microsoft’s new Bing Chat AI:
- Visit bing.com with the Microsoft Edge web browser
- Sign in with your Microsoft account
- Click “Chat” at the top of the page
- Choose a conversation style and type your prompt
How to Use Microsoft Word’s Hidden Transcription Feature
Did you know Microsoft Word has a voice transcription feature that lets you upload audio files? You can upload and transcribe unlimited minutes of audio—great for transcribing interviews, meeting minutes, or anything else. It works incredibly well, too.
Word’s Transcribe feature is hidden because it’s not in the version of Microsoft Word you’re probably using. As of April 2023, transcription is only available in Microsoft Word for web—the version of Word you access in a web browser like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. If you’re using Microsoft Word for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, or iPad, you won’t find the Transcribe feature anywhere in your Word application.
[mai mult...]What Is Wi-Fi, and How Does It Work?
Wi-Fi is a networking technology primarily used to connect to the internet. It uses radio waves to transmit data wirelessly and is supported by various modern electronic devices, including computers and smartphones. Wi-Fi has become one of the most popular technologies. Most of us use it to access the internet. But what does connecting to Wi-Fi mean, what does Wi-Fi stand for, and how does it work?
[mai mult...]How to Stream From VLC to Your Chromecast
VLC‘s developers have been working on Chromecast support for some time, and it’s finally available in version 3.0. That means now, you can stream video and audio files from VLC media player on your PC to your Chromecast connected to your TV.
Note: even though this feature is in the stable version of VLC, it can be finicky. Some people report it works perfectly for them, while others report it doesn’t and has problems with certain types of media files. Your experience may vary, but it’s worth trying to see if it works for you—and it should only get better over time.
[mai mult...]How to Chromecast to a TV From a Laptop or Desktop PC
Chromecasts aren’t just useful for watching TV. They also let you easily cast content from your PC, including mirroring your computer’s screen.
We’re assuming you already have a Chromecast or compatible device set up, and you’re ready to jump right into using it. If you’re new to the Chromecast and reading this article because you’re considering purchasing one to mirror your PC’s screen or otherwise cast content, you may want to use the Tables of Contents to jump down to the sections “What Do I Need to Chromecast PC Content to a TV.”
