Sometimes, group messages just make more sense than sending individual messages. When you’re trying to get a group of people altogether and a conversation needs to happen, putting everyone in the same message is the way to go. Other times, that’s not the case. The way group messaging works most of the time is pretty straightforward: the SMS is converted to MMS, then sent to everyone on the distribution list....
Fortunately, you can send a gift receipt both during and after a purchase. We’ll show you how to do both. Giving a Gift Receipt at the Time of Purchase On the purchase page, check the “Add a Gift Receipt for Easy Returns” checkbox. Or in your Shopping Cart, check the “This Is a Gift” checkbox. Or at checkout, click “Add Gift Options”. Whichever option you take, you’ll be presented with the Add Gift Options screen when you checkout....
Even though Focus on iPhone blocks incoming notifications, it will still, by default, allow those red notification counter badges to appear on your apps. Here’s how you can set your Focus Mode to hide them when active. Beginning with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, the Focus feature lets you reduce any distractions while you work or rest. Focus is an improved version of Do Not Disturb and allows only select apps and contacts to reach you....
Whenever you leave your Windows 11 PC, it’s a good habit to keep it locked (with a special Windows software feature) so that others can’t use it. Here are several ways to keep your PC secure by locking it up. Locking vs. Signing Out or Shutting Down When we say “lock” your PC, we’re not talking about using a physical padlock (or even a keyhole lock like the ones found on PCs in the 1980s and 90s....
A handy feature of Outlook calendar is the ability for invitees to propose new times for events. As the event organizer, you can accept or decline a proposal and even stop others from being able to propose new times. If you have an event with many attendees and receive more than one new time proposal, you can also review them all in one spot. For the next meeting or event that you set up using Outlook calendar, we’ll show you how to do it all to effectively manage those new time proposals....
Once the AirScreen app is installed, you’ll use your iPhone’s AirPlay feature to send your screen content to your Fire TV. And that’s how it all works. RELATED: How to Mirror your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Screen on Your Apple TV In the Appstore, search for and select “AirScreen.” On AirScreen’s app page, choose “Download” to download and install the app on your Fire TV. When AirScreen is installed, select “Open” to open the app....
Why Avoid Drilling? Although drilling a secure mount for your smart security cameras is the gold standard for security and stability, we can certainly understand why you might not want to drill holes and sink anchors into your home. The most obvious reason is that you’re renting, and it’s against your rental contract (or at least puts your deposit at risk) to drill into anything inside or outside your home....
File Explorer is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps you manage your files and folders. But, if it’s not pinned to your taskbar, it isn’t always obvious how to launch it. Here are five easy ways to launch File Explorer in Windows 11. The Fastest Way: Press Windows+e At any time while using your PC, press the Windows key and the “E” key together, and a File Explorer window will pop up immediately....
Presenting a document in Google Meet has never been easier. You’ll notice a handy button at the top of your Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides menu that lets you present your document directly to your meeting participants in Google Meet. You have three convenient ways to present the document. You can open the document in a new tab for an active meeting, click a scheduled Google Calendar event, or enter a meeting code or link....
The bookmarks bar in Chrome is hidden by default to follow Google’s minimalist approach to browsing the web with little to no distractions. But if you’d rather give up minimalism for accessibility, here’s how to always show the bookmarks bar. How to Always Show the Bookmarks Bar Fire up Chrome, click the menu icon, point to “Bookmarks,” then click on “Show Bookmarks Bar.” Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+Shift+B (in Windows) or Command+Shift+B (in macOS)....
Different situations require different phone settings. Pestering notifications might be useful at work, but you may prefer a more chill vibe at home. If you have an Android device, you can automate the process of silencing your phone. Like a lot of things that have to do with Android, there are a couple of different ways to achieve this. Google Assistant includes a method that will work with any Android device, but Google Pixel handsets also have a more “built-in” method....
This show follows a comedian going through life as a stand-up in New York City. Of course, the show wouldn’t be complete without some of the cooky people he meets along the way. While none of this is based on real events, these skits are similar to something you’d see in real life. TBS TBS’s website, as well as its app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, is a great place to find some episodes of Seinfeld to watch....
Tired of having Windows 11 autocorrect words while you type using the on-screen Touch Keyboard? In can be frustrating, especially if you know they’re actually correct. Luckily, it’s easy to disable autocorrect in Settings. Here’s how. First, open Windows Settings. To do so quickly, press Windows+i on your keyboard. You can also open Settings by right-clicking the Start button and selecting “Settings” from the menu that appears. In Settings, click “Time & Language” in the sidebar, then select “Typing....
What Is “Floating Video” in Microsoft Edge? Using the Picture-in-Picture on iPhone or iPad is convenient while browsing the web or working on other tasks. Most apps call it Picture-in-Picture. However, the Microsoft Edge browser labels this feature “Floating Video” instead of Picture-in-Picture mode—a different name for the same feature. The only limitation of Picture-in-Picture in Microsoft Edge is that you can’t watch the video outside the browser. If you close the browser, the video stops playing....
It was a long journey for iOS and iPadOS devices to get picture-in-picture for YouTube. The feature started out as an experiment for Premium subscribers in August 2021. A few months later, the experiment ended. In July 2022, Google started rolling it out for real. Non-Premium Members: Everyone in the U. S. can use picture-in-picture in the YouTube app regardless of whether they have a Premium subscription or not. PiP only works with non-music videos....
How to Play Xbox Games on the Windows 10 PC Xbox App If you want a quick and easy way to stream Xbox games over the cloud without a console, you can use the Windows 10 PC Xbox App, but there are some requirements. First, you’ll have to be an Xbox Insider, which is Microsoft’s beta program for Xbox features. You’ll also have to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber....
The Disk Cleanup tool included with Windows can quickly erase various system files and free up disk space. But some things–like “Windows ESD Installation Files” on Windows 10–probably shouldn’t be removed. For the most part, the items in Disk Cleanup are safe to delete. But, if your computer isn’t running properly, deleting some of these things may prevent you from uninstalling updates, rolling back your operating system, or just troubleshooting a problem, so they’re handy to keep around if you have the space....
When is the Denver Broncos next game? Is The Office on this week? You can get answers to questions like these right from your calendar. On the web and your mobile device, see sports and TV schedules in Outlook calendar. Add Schedules to Outlook Calendar on the Web If you want to keep up with your favorite teams and TV shows, it’s easy to add them to Outlook calendar on the web....
The price increase is scheduled to begin on October 8, 2021, so you’ll get to enjoy your current Hulu pricing for a bit longer. The ad-supported tier currently costs $5.99, so it’ll go to $6.99 after the 8th. In addition, the ad-free Hulu plans will jump from $11.99 to $12.99. It doesn’t sound like much, but an extra $1 per month adds up with all of the streaming services out there....
In determining what to look for with wireless earbuds, you need to consider four main criteria: comfort, audio quality, battery life, and ease of use. Today, many wireless earbuds come with active noise cancellation that automatically or manually adjusts based on the level of ambient sound. Good earbuds also have settings that can be toggled to eliminate all or some background noise. Other options come with dedicated smartphone apps that allow you to change EQ presets, configuring the audio exactly as you want to hear it....
