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Windows has predefined locations that it’s configured to search for content. However, users can add to include additional locations or paths to have Windows search from to provide relevant content. Besides adding additional locations, users can also filter by file types, properties, and content they want to include in the Windows Search index. The index uses the Windows Search service which runs in the background to index new content. The service will automatically rebuild and update for changes when new locations are added or removed....

By default, Microsoft Edge will remember your web browsing history, cookies, tracking, and other web data. This can be helpful in many cases, especially when you’re visiting your favorite websites and don’t always want to completely type the address in the address bar. Your favorite websites will auto-complete, your saved passwords will get you to log in without typing and many more useful features are available in Edge standard mode....

The problem? Not having email access might cause you to miss something important. What if your opinion is needed in order to proceed with a big sale? What if a client desperately needs you? The workaround is to set up email forwarding in Microsoft Outlook. By configuring auto-forwarding, you can be at ease knowing that all mails sent to your work email account will be automatically forwarded to another email address....

The power button on your Ubuntu Linux PC is merely there to turn on the machine. The button is also configured to perform other actions while the PC is turned on, such as shutdown, restart or do nothing. In Ubuntu Linux, you can change these settings so that when you press the power button while the PC is on, it can shut down, restart or do nothing. The shutdown action will help in situations where the PC is not responding and shutting down and restarting again may get you back into the machine....

Modifying the startup sound of your Windows 10 computer is very easy. However, depending on your device’s configurations, you may encounter some difficulties in the process. Not to worry, though, we’ll walk you through all the steps and troubleshooting methods involved. Change the Windows 10 Startup Sound Note: If you run an older operating system on your computer, refer to this guide on changing startup sound on Windows XP, Win 7, and Win 8....

The modern display is a sensitive device that requires special care. You can easily damage a touchscreen if you clean it using a rough sponge or an aggressive cleaning agent. You’ll eventually scratch the screen and damage its special coatings, and you’ll end up with an inferior device that no longer takes your touch commands. This applies to any laptop, tablet, TV, phone, or another device with LCD, MicroLED, or OLED display....

Just as a computer with an uncluttered hard drive runs better and faster, a computer with no dust build-up in it runs cooler, and thus better and faster. Add a clean monitor, keyboard, and mouse and the computer is just more pleasurable to use. There’s a lot to doing a good cleaning, but it can go very quickly. Due to the number of steps and details, this article will be broken into 2 parts; physically cleaning your computer and cleaning out the ‘insides’ of the computer meaning Windows and your hard drive....

An easier and quicker way is to connect your phone to a TV wirelessly. Whether you want to stream YouTube or cast a Zoom meeting, this guide will explain how you can connect your Android phone or iPhone to a TV wirelessly. How to Connect Your Android Phone to a TV Wirelessly There are different methods you can use to connect your Android phone to a TV wirelessly. These include using Google Chromecast, Android Screen Mirroring, Smart View, and Roku....

Doing a system image backup is useful in cases where you’ll want to restore your complete PC at a point in time when the image was created. Usually, a complete system image is taken once after the PC has been tested and is in full working order. Taking a complete system backup isn’t the best solution for all situations. For most users, simply backing up important documents should be enough....

Web browsers do not see self-signed certificates as valid. That’s why when you browse to a host using self-signed certificates with any web browser, you’ll be prompted with a warning that the certificate can not be trusted. Most self-signed certificates are specifically created to use internally or in a development environment. Websites or applications on the public internet do not use self-signed certificates because they can’t be trusted by major web browsers....

Windows 10 features a new way to present desktop notifications which you can find on the bottom right side of the Windows Taskbar. The upper part of the notification pane shows Tips and App notifications, and the lower part shows a series of Quick Action buttons. Windows 10 improves on the notification area to include more programs and applications that can notify and alert you about potential issues or warnings as well as basic information like event reminders....

If files on your system’s disk are fragmented, you should run Windows; a built-in defragmenting tool to help organize and consolidate the systems’ files. This should be done regularly to help speed up accessing files and data that are needed to operate Windows 11. Defragmenting your system drive may take a while especially if the drive is large and has lots of data on it. You should schedule a time, preferably overnight when no one is using the computer....

Messenger is an instant messaging app that offers a lot of fun, thanks to tons of features brought to your table. But for whatever reasons, you might want to get rid of a Messenger contact. If you wish to know how to delete someone from Messenger, it’s your lucky day! Here, you are about to learn how to remove a Messenger contact. Although delete button has been removed from this app, there are some alternative methods to achieve this goal....

Windows developer mode is turned off by default. If you’re using Windows 11 in a normal environment to carry out basic tasks such as browsing the web, reading email, and running some productivity tools, then you may never need Windows developer mode enabled. If you are a developer who will be writing software and building tools, then you may want to enable Windows developer mode to sideload apps and access other developer features....

Fortunately, you have several methods to potentially fix this DNS problem in your web browser. Here are all the ways you can use to troubleshoot it. Relaunch Google Chrome Relaunching your Chrome browser helps you fix various issues in the browser, including the “dns_probe_started” error. It’s easy to use this method, and there’s no harm in performing it. Make sure to save your unsaved work before you reopen the browser....

Just like with other SSL connection errors in Chrome, ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR doesn’t necessarily mean that the error originates from the server-side (although that’s a possibility). Work through the troubleshooting tips below and see if you can fix the error yourself. Adjust the System Date & Time Having the date and time set up inaccurately on your computer is a common reason for the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR in Chrome. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to kick things off by syncing the Date & Time settings on your PC or Mac with the Microsoft or Apple servers....

Obviously, many people are facing this issue, but luckily for me, after half an hour of shuffling the settings on steam and PES, this “ps4 controller not working on PES 21” issue seems to be fixed, and working fine as it should be. Hence, this is a step-by-step guide to fix ps4 controller not working on pes. Please go through the steps sequentially; hopefully, that will help you resolve this problem....

Like Windows systems, users of Ubuntu Linux can be forced to change their password at the next logon. This allows a user to log on with their current password and immediately be prompted to change it. You can only choose this option when creating a new user using the desktop. If the account already exists, you can’t use the desktop to force a user to change the password at the next login....

If your computer is running low on free disk space, you will not be able to install important security updates or upgrade Windows OS and your computer’s performance will suffer. It is always important to make sure that you don’t run out of free drive space on your computer. When you get a message that your computer is low on disk space, resetting Windows might help, but you may lose other stuff doing that which is like killing a fly with a hammer....

In some cases, you may need to generate and manage GPG keys on Ubuntu Linux servers or desktops. As you may already know, GPG encryption helps keep files safe and secure. Using GPG encryption to encrypt your data before transfer ensures that they will not be viewed or read by anyone without a valid matching key pair. This technology works across diverse platforms, including Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to generate and manage GPG keys on Ubuntu servers or desktops....