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Why create custom live tiles? You can create a shortcut to a document you use frequently which makes it easier to open rather than digging through folders to find it. You can create a shortcut to your download folder instead of navigating to it through the desktop. You can also create your own program shortcuts that Windows 8 does not recognize as a live tile. Creating your own live tiles adds functionality to the Start screen and gives you access to documents, folders and programs Windows 8 does not give you on its own....

The good news is, you can create a unique eBook cover that’s free, professional looking, and even beautiful with Canva. Canva is a “tool that makes design simple for everyone.” It is available on any web browser and on the iPad. By using Canva, you can create an eBook cover in less than 30 minutes. There’s no need to spend hours creating it or to hire a professional graphic artist....

It is not difficult to make your own, and using Gboard as the keyboard on your smartphone allows you to create them without opening any other apps. You can even use your own face! Most of the time you’ll show your GIFs to your friends or family to make them laugh, or maybe to say thank you. What could be a better way to express yourself than with a GIF of your face?...

Deleting Your Facebook Account vs. Deactivation: What is the Difference? Facebook offers two ways to eliminate access to your account if you want to stop using it: deactivate the account and delete the account. Deactivation is a temporary process that lets you hide your account from others. You will have to reactivate the account to use it. Deactivation comes in handy when you want to take a break from Facebook without deleting the account....

1. Using File Manager App on Phone Deleting downloads or downloaded files isn’t a tough job on Android. Just open the dedicated Downloads folder using a File Manager app, then select the file you want to delete and hit the Delete button. That’s it. Typically, your phone will have File manager preinstalled. It will be called “Files,” “My Files,” “File Manager,” “File Explorer,” etc. If your phone doesn’t have a File Explorer app, you can always install one from the Play Store....

How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone Unfortunately, there is no native way to delete or select multiple contacts on iPhone and iPad. However, two workarounds exist that allow you to delete contacts in bulk on iOS and iPadOS. 1. Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone with iCloud With this method, you’ll need to access iCloud on a computer to delete multiple contacts from your iPhone. The idea is that if your iPhone contacts are synced to iCloud, you can delete them via iCloud’s web version from a Mac or Windows PC....

Most attacks on Linux are aimed at exploiting bugs in services like java containers and browsers, and its main aim is to change how the targeted service works and sometimes shut it completely. One of the most dangerous attacks on a Linux system is when an attacker tries to get a user’s login credentials. When this is successful, the hacker can run anything they want and have access to confidential data....

If you perform an advanced restart using a USB device in secure mode, you may encounter a “security boot fail” error. This is perfectly normal, and there is no need to panic. Basically, Windows 10 is designed to boot using only firmware that is trusted by the manufacturer. In this guide you will learn how to safely disable UEFI secure boot and also reenable it so that you can go back to the secure mode whenever you want....

For example, Your music preferences on Pandora (which is an Open Graph launch partner) are shared with Facebook which may then choose to share it with your other friends (or advertisers). Scared, already ? Thankfully, Facebook has made it reasonably easy to exclude yourself from the “Open Graph”. Exclude Yourself From Facebook’s Open Graph First of all, sign in to Facebook and open your privacy settings. Click the “Applications and Websites” link....

How to Access the Font Store To access the store, first click on the Start button, then click on the cog on the left to access the Settings page. Find and click on “Personalization.” On the left bar in the Personalization window, click on Fonts. At the top of the window, click on “Get more fonts in Microsoft Store.” The Store The Microsoft Store should open and automatically redirect itself to the font page....

Have an Android device? Here’s how you can run iOS apps on it. Why Download iOS Apps to Your Computer Downloading iOS apps to your computer may sound like a silly idea, but the following reasons may convince you to start an iOS app repository on your system. Claim promotions quickly: App discounts are usually available for a limited time. Downloading iOS apps to your computer is a quick way to grab the app during a promotion if you don’t have your iOS device within reach....

You don’t have to be a tech genius to be able to do this. With the following methods, you’ll be able to download your Facebook chat history and quickly save all the conversations you want. Download Facebook Data to Save Your Conversations If what you’re looking for is to download absolutely everything from your conversations, including photos, then this is the method for you. By downloading the Facebook data, you’ll download things such as friends lists, Facebook data, posts, messages, pictures, etc....

ServiWin is a portable tool which can help manage Windows drivers and services by displaying a list of what is installed. It also gives the status of the service whether it is stopped, started or disabled. The list of information ServiWin provides is quite long. The information further includes Startup type, Error Control, dependencies, file version, company, file location, command-line etc. Since ServiWin is a portable utility, you only need to extract the executable from the zip file and run it....

Synkron is a cross-platform compatible application that allows you to synchronize files and folders in your computer. It works in Windows, Mac and Linux and it helps you keep your files and folders updated. Installation Head over to the Synkron site and download the installer. For Windows user who are not keen to compile from source, you can download the portable version from PortableApps.com. For Linux users, unzip the compressed file to your Home directory....

Touch Keyboard vs. On-Screen Keyboard Microsoft primarily created the touch keyboard for tablets and touchscreen-enabled laptops running Windows. On these devices, it’s automatically displayed when you touch any area that accepts text inputs and hides when you no longer need it. It also sports a modern look adhering to Microsoft’s latest design language. On the other hand, the on-screen keyboard is part of the Accessibility tools in Windows. It boasts a few exclusive extras, such as a full suite of navigation keys and function keys....

There is an app called Photos Duplicate Cleaner for Mac that lets you find duplicate photos and delete them from your Mac. The app is available for free in the Mac App Store. Here’s how you can use it on your Mac: Finding and Deleting Duplicate Photos on a Mac Download and install the Photos Duplicate Cleaner app from the Mac App Store on your Mac. Launch the app from the Launchpad on your Mac....

Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do when things start going wrong on your PS4, thanks to a little-known recovery screen that lets you implement all kinds of fixes for common issues. We’ll show you how to fix the “corrupted data” issue and get things back to full working order. What Is the “Corrupted Data” PS4 Error? The “corrupted data” error that you’re most likely to encounter will likely be labelled CE-34875-7 or NP-32062-3....

Good to know: are you dealing with the network cable unplugged error? We show you how to fix it. What Causes ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR? Below is a list of the primary reasons the error may emerge: Expired SSL certificate: an SSL certificate is a specific code that encrypts the information sent over the Internet. An expired certificate no longer works to keep your info safe and exposes your data to possible cyber attacks....

The Obvious Fixes for Messages Not Working on Mac Before you try any of these more detailed fixes, make sure you’ve done the basics first. Have you restarted your Mac? Are you sure you have an Internet connection? You should also check for a system-wide outage on Apple’s System Status page. While the Messages app rarely goes out, confirming that it’s active is important before you start troubleshooting a problem you cannot fix....

There can be many possible causes for the network cable unplugged error, both software and hardware dependent. We bring you a systematic guide to troubleshoot the problem, and get back online quickly. What Does It Mean When My PC Says Network Cable Unplugged? Unless there is something wrong with your modem or router, you shouldn’t have any issues connecting to a Windows device. The easiest way to test the router’s health is to have it connect with other Wi-Fi gadgets at your home....