While there are many ways you can use to log in, if you are looking for convenience and security at the same time, then we recommend PIN security. In this article we will show you how to add PIN security to your Windows 10 account and why it is better for you. Why Go for PIN Security? Fingerprint security or iris reader security might offer better protection, but do you really want to buy separate hardware and go through the inconvenient scan process every time you want to log in?...

Backing up is the only viable way to retrieve your SMS messages from an Android device. We show you in this tutorial how to back up your text messages on your Android using various methods, so that when you eventually need them, you can safely restore them without issue. 1. Google Drive (Or Any Other Built-in System) Android has a built-in backup system that automatically creates backups of your system and saves them to Google Drive (in the cloud)....

Before we proceed on to do a backup of your registry, I would advise you to run a registry cleaner program to clean up your registry. This is to ensure that all the useless registry entries left by third party software are removed and you have a lean mean backup. Backing up your registry Once you have cleaned up your registry, follow the steps below to backup your registry....

Choosing a device Before setting up the software in the media center, you’ll need to choose a device. OpenELEC supports a multitude of devices. From regular desktops and laptops to the Raspberry Pi 2/3, etc. With a device chosen, think about how you’ll access the media on the OpenELEC system and get it ready to use. Note: as OpenELEC is based on Kodi, there are many ways to load playable media (Samba network shares, external devices, etc....

After creating my personal tech blog, TechComet, on Blogger, I realised that my blog lacked a professional touch as its favicon was set to the default Blogger logo: the white and orange “B”. If you want to create a brand for your blog, it is essential to replace the default icon with your own creation that matches the theme of your website. In this article I will outline the steps to create and change the Blogger favicon....

In such instances, there are two things to consider. The first is the logical system input which is configured directly in OS X, and the second is the actual physical layout of the keys. We’ll first show you how to change the input source in OS X, and then options for changing your physical keyboard. The “Language & Region option” in OS X lets you change the language used all around in your Mac, from input in Word to Google Chrome....

How to change where screenshots are saved If you’re using macOS Mojave, changing the screenshot location is very easy. We’ve detailed the steps for this below: Press Command + Shift + 5. Click on Options. You can choose any of the listed frequently-accessed folders or choose your own by clicking on “Other Location.” Navigate to and select a folder where you want your screenshots to be saved. From now on all of your screenshots will be saved to your specified location....

Luckily, you can change the icons to any other built-in system icon (from .ico, .exe., and .dll files), or you can download free icon sets from the Web for a more uniform look. Even though some program icons are trickier than others, for the most part you shouldn’t have any trouble. Right-click on the icon that you want to change. Right-click on the name of the program, which should be in the right-click menu....

Your iPhone comes with its default browser — the mobile Safari. The problem is, not all of the iPhone users love this browser. There are several good browsers you can use with your iPhone to make your browsing experience a pleasant one. Among these browsers are Opera mini, Skyfire, 360 browser, VanillaSurf, etc… You may have used one of these, but how can you make your favourite browser the default browser of your iPhone?...

About Suspicious Package Suspicious Package is a special-purpose utility program designed to check macOS packages – software files that install application programs. Packages typically contain several components, including the app itself, scripts that automate the installation process, and other files the program needs. Although the macOS packaging system is an efficient way for developers to organize all the pieces that go into an app, it’s also possible for hackers to subvert it by inserting their own malicious programming....

But even though Gmail does its job well, there are still plenty of extra little things you can do to make your inbox even more tidy, ensuring that all emails go to the right places and that you don’t get any unwanted surprises. Turning Labels into Inboxes I get a lot of emails that I consider important enough to look at at some point but not quite so important that I want them popping up at the top of my “Primary” inbox all the time....

Benefits of Using a Keyboard and Mouse with Your PS4 If you’ve ever tried the laborious method of inputting text on a DualShock 4 controller, there’s a good chance you can already think of why a keyboard would be beneficial. A keyboard enables the user to type messages to friends faster and easier. While the PS4 is first and foremost a gaming console, it excels as a multimedia machine. The use of a keyboard and mouse makes things like navigating the system’s menus and browsing the web much easier....

There are a number of ways to connect your PS4 controller to your PC, and we have them all covered here. Connect PS4 Controller via Bluetooth Click the Start menu, type bluetooth, then select “Bluetooth settings.” In the new window, make sure Bluetooth is set to “On.” With your controller off, hold the “Share” and “PS” buttons on the DualShock 4 until the light bar starts flashing. Your controller should appear in the “Manage Bluetooth devices” window on your PC as “Wireless Controller....

The first thing you will want to do is download an replacement home screen launcher. The reason for this is to gain the ability to overlap widgets. The home screen launcher used in this demonstration is tha paid version of Nova Launcher Prime, but the free version will work as well. You will also need to download an app to let you add widgets to your lockscreen. In this case, WidgetLocker Lockscreen is being used....

Here we show you how to create keyboard shortcuts, including shortcuts for Apple-specific apps. We also touch on using “Hot Corners” – a great way to jump into certain macOS states when using the Trackpad. Why You’d Want to Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts In a nutshell, keyboard shortcuts are the number one way to improve your efficiency and productivity on your Mac. For the uninitiated, they’re a collection of key presses that carry out actions without having to use the Trackpad....

Note: While you can create self-extracting archive in Windows and Linux, the created archive is not cross-platform compatible. You can’t create a self-extracting archive in Windows and expect it to work in Linux. Even in Linux, the archive might not be compatible with each distro. If you are planning to send the self-extracting archive to your friend, make sure you are using the same OS platform as him/her. Self-extracting archive can impose a risk if you are not sure of the content within....

Create an account with BT:Engage. Note: BT:Engage is still in beta and you will need an invite to be able to create an account. (Yes, we have an invite for you. Refer to the end of this article for more detail). Once you have logged in, it will direct you to the theme design area. Here you will see two sections: the top section showing the header of the browser (the part where the theme will appear) and the bottom section with all the custom background and images that you can use....

Accessing the Dock First and foremost, you need to know how to access the dock in case you are brand new to the iPad. On your home screen, the dock is always visible. If you are in an app, bringing up the dock is as simple as swiping up from the bottom of the screen. Be sure to not swipe too far up, otherwise you will end up in multitasking mode....

This is especially true when you want to share login and payment information. The actual problem occurs when the site is labeled “Dangerous” with a huge red sign. That should make it completely off-limits for any kind of browsing. Ever since the new SSL standards were enforced by Chrome, it left end users confused. Many are not sure if they want to totally avoid the flagged web pages. Even a site like ESPN is carrying the “not secure” badge at the moment....

1. Using Delete or Backspace This is one of the easiest methods to remove a page from your Word document. Navigate to the page you want to remove, then use one of the following methods: Remove Blank Page: if it’s a blank page, click at the bottom of the page and press the Backspace key (Windows) or Delete key (macOS) multiple times until the page is removed and the cursor moves to the page above it....