The good folks at Microsoft have set high expectations for Windows 11 devices, publishing minimum system requirements that stretch the meaning of the word “minimum.” If your device is even a few years old, chances are your computer won’t cut the mustard. Outmoded hardware, though, can leave you in a real pickle. Do you continue using outdated software and invite security risks, or do you spend your hard-earned money on a new device and contribute to the global e-waste problem?...

Microsoft is constantly testing new features for Xbox through its Insider Program, and the company has just added new HDMI-CEC features that make it so you can control your Xbox Series S|X consoles with a TV remote. RELATED: Get the Latest Xbox Features Before Everyone Else with the Insider Program With the update, you can navigate around your Xbox console’s dashboard and control streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Twitch without needing to power on your Xbox controller....

What Did HomeKit Get With iOS 15? With the latest version of Apple’s mobile OS, you can now use one or two HomePod Mini speakers with Apple TV, creating a more enjoyable audio experience than you’ll get with just your TV speakers. This feature was previously only available on the full-sized HomePod (which Apple doesn’t make anymore), so it’s a welcomed addition to the Mini. Additionally, you can hook the Mini up to a TV through ARC / eARC to get sound from other devices....

By using a table in Microsoft Word, you can structure elements of your document or insert data in an organized format. Once you add your table, consider automatically resizing it to fit the document or the table contents. You can manually resize a table in Word by dragging a corner or edge. But with the AutoFit feature, Word sizes your table for you, eliminating some manual work. How to Automatically Resize a Table in Word You can automatically resize your table to fit the page or the contents in the table....

The tar command on Linux is often used to create .tar.gz or .tgz archive files, also called “tarballs.” This command has a large number of options, but you just need to remember a few letters to quickly create archives with tar. The tar command can extract the resulting archives, too. The GNU tar command included with Linux distributions has integrated compression. It can create a .tar archive and then compress it with gzip or bzip2 compression in a single command....

Docker containers are generally ephemeral application instances which lack internal state. That’s the best practice way to handle them that lets you stop or restart your containers at any time. Sometimes modifications to a container’s filesystem are unavoidable though. Perhaps you’re trying out software and want a snapshot to return to later. Another use case could be situations where the software inside a container’s stopped working and you want to save a replica you can debug in the future....

With Google Chrome version 90 and up, you can create a link to selected text on a web page. When clicked, this link takes you to a page and highlights the selected text. We’ll show you how to generate these links. How to Enable “Copy Link to Text” in Chrome For some people, Chrome’s “Copy Link to Text” feature is enabled by default. But for others, it’s not. If this is the case for you, you’ll have to manually enable it on Chrome’s experimental flags page....

Google Search is one of the most popular widgets on Android smartphones and tablets. It most likely even came preloaded on your device’s Home screen. Did you know you can customize how it looks? It’s easy and fun to do! To get started, tap and open the Google app on your Android phone or tablet. You can also tap the Google logo on the Search widget. Next, tap “More” in the bottom bar....

Delete Photo Albums on iPhone and iPad The Photos app on the iPhone and iPad makes it easy to add, organize, and delete albums. Plus, you can delete multiple albums at the same time from the album-editing screen. RELATED: How to Organize Your iPhone Photos with Albums When you delete a photo album, it doesn’t delete any photos that are inside the album. The photos will continue to be available in the Recents album and in other albums....

Microsoft OneNote provides drawing tools that let you create shapes, draw free-form sketches, and even write notes with a mouse or a finger on a touch screen. Here’s how it’s done. The steps for drawing in OneNote are a bit different between Windows 10 and Mac. We’ll show you how it works in both operating systems. How to Draw in OneNote for Windows 10 To get started, launch OneNote and open the notebook that you’d like to draw in....

How Does Dark Mode Work on Microsoft Office? In Microsoft Office for Android, you will find three appearance options: dark mode, light mode, and system default. If you choose the system default option, it will use your Android phone’s current theme (whether light or dark). RELATED: How to Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Office How to Activate Dark Mode in Microsoft Office for Android To enable dark mode in Office on Android, first, launch the official Microsoft Office app on your Android phone....

The “Getting Windows ready, Don’t turn off your computer” message appears while Windows is installing updates. Windows will normally finish the installation process if you give it time—but, if it’s been hours, you may just need to restart your PC. Unfortunately, it’s normal to wait a while for Windows to update, and this wastes an immense amount of time. Microsoft says there are about 700 million Windows 10 devices and that the April 2018 Update will take 10 to 30 minutes to install....

Section breaks and page breaks are great formatting features in Microsoft Word, but they can sometimes cause issues, such as creating too much white space. Here’s how you can quickly remove them on Windows 10 and Mac. Remove Section and Page Breaks in Word on Windows 10 To get started, open the Word document that contains the section and/or page breaks that you’d like to remove. Once it’s open, you’ll need to locate the exact position of the section or page break in the document....

Windows 11 includes a Chat icon that links to Microsoft Teams in the taskbar. While handy, if you don’t use it, it’s easy to hide. Here’s how to disable it—and how to bring it back if you change your mind later. How to Hide the Windows 11 Chat Button Getting rid of the Chat icon in the Windows 11 taskbar is easy. To do so, right-click an empty spot on the taskbar and select “Taskbar Settings” in the pop-up....

RELATED: How to Restart Chrome in One Click Using a Bookmark Restart Google Chrome With an Address Bar Command On desktop and Android phones, Chrome offers a dedicated command to shut down and restart the browser. Unfortunately, this command does not work in Chrome on iPhone and iPad. To use it, select the address bar in Chrome and type the following command. Then press Enter: Chrome will close and then immediately reopen....

If you own a growing YouTube channel, you’ll probably want to keep an eye on the number of people that subscribe to your channel. YouTube makes it easy to see the subscriber count on both desktop and mobile, and we’ll show you how. On YouTube’s desktop website, you can see both the subscriber count as well as the list of subscribers. Only those users who have kept their subscriptions public will appear in your subscriber list....

The story of the grumpy, Christmas-hating creature who learns the true meaning of the season after attempting to sabotage the holiday in wholesome Whoville is a favorite of multiple generations of kids and adults. Whether you prefer the classic animated TV special or the most recent staged musical production, there’s a Grinch for you. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Play Video Directed by legendary Looney Tunes animator Chuck Jones and starring horror icon Boris Karloff as the voice of both the narrator and the Grinch himself, this CBS special has aired on TV every year since its premiere....

Airplane mode disables all wireless communication, including Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. When you want to connect to a network, you’ll need to turn off airplane mode. Here are a few ways to do it on Windows 10. Turn Off Airplane Mode From the Notifications Menu One of the quickest ways to turn off airplane mode is by using the Notifications menu option. In the Windows 10 system tray, click the “Text Bubble” icon to open the Notifications menu....

Like Apple and Samsung, the change introduced in Android 12 allows you to launch Google Assistant—at least on Pixel phones—by long-pressing the physical power button. Up until its release, long-pressing the power button is how you restarted the phone. Thankfully, it’s easy to reverse this functionality and get the old action back. RELATED: The First Android 12 Beta Arrives with Big Changes in Tow First, swipe down (once or twice depending on your device’s OEM) from the top of the screen to reveal Quick Settings....

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a great security tool, and we always recommend it. Most apps make it pretty easy to turn on 2FA, and Slack is no exception. Here’s how to enable it and make yourself safer. You’ll need to be logged in to your Slack workspace, so go ahead and do this first, either in the Slack desktop app or at [yourworkspace].slack.com. Once you’re in, click on the arrow next to the name of the workspace, and then click “Profile & Account....