How to Set Up and Use “Hey Siri” on iPhone and iPad
Using your iPhone or iPad with your voice is as easy as saying “Hey Siri” and speaking a request out loud. You’ll have instant access to Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant. Here’s how to set it up.
How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11
Bluetooth is great for wirelessly connecting peripherals such as mice, keyboards, controllers, headsets, and more to your Windows 11. Here’s how to turn it on and make your first connection.
FYI: You Can Expand the Siri Suggestions Menu on iPhone and iPad
Here’s a quick, small tip for iPhone and iPad owners that is easy to miss. When you bring up the Spotlight search screen, you can expand Siri Suggestions and get an extra row of results. Here’s how.
How to Find Your IP Address on Windows 11
Sometimes, you need to know your network IP address while using Windows 11, but it’s not obvious how to see what it is. Here are two good ways to quickly find out.
How to Run Windows 11 on an Intel or M1 Mac
Parallels 17 for Mac makes it easy to run Windows 11 on an Intel or M1 Mac using a seamless virtual machine. On an Intel Mac, you can easily run your favorite Windows programs side-by-side with Mac apps. Here’s how to set it …
How to Change the Date and Time on Windows 11
By default, Windows 11 keeps track of your date and time automatically thanks to an internet-based time server. If you need to manually adjust the date and time, re-enable automatic timekeeping, or force a time synchronizatio…
PSA: You Can Change Your Touch Keyboard Theme in Windows 11
This is pretty cool: Windows 11 allows you to change the look of your touch keyboard—the virtual, on-screen keyboard that lets you type on touchscreen PCs and tablets. Here’s a look at some of the themes and how to do it….
How to Change Touch Keyboard Themes on Windows 11
If you use Windows 11 on a tablet or touch-screen computer, you might rely on the touch keyboard to enter text. But did you know you can give this virtual keyboard a fresh new look with a colorful theme? Here’s how….
How to Set Your Default Apps on Windows 11
When using Windows 11, the OS keeps track of which apps open which types of files by default. For example, Notepad usually opens TXT files. Here’s how to change those default file associations in Settings….
40 Years Later: What Was it Like to Use an IBM PC in 1981?
Forty years ago today—on August 12, 1981—IBM introduced the very first IBM Personal Computer, also known as the IBM PC (Model 5150). It sold well and set standards that are still with us today. Here’s what it was like to …
How to Hide the Taskbar Search Button on Windows 11
Search plays a big role in Windows 11, so Microsoft puts a Search button on your taskbar by default. If you never use it—or you just want to save space—it’s easy to disable. We’ll show you how to turn the Search button of…
How to Enable the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11
If you have a touchscreen PC running Windows 11, an on-screen virtual keyboard can be essential if you want to use it like a tablet. By enabling an icon in your taskbar, you can bring up the touch keyboard at any time. Here’s…
How to Hide the “Task View” Button on Windows 11
The “Task View” feature in Windows 11 lets you quickly view open windows and virtual desktops, but not everyone needs a dedicated button for it on their taskbar. Here’s how to get rid of the Task View button—and bring it ba…
The First Website: How the Web Looked 30 Years Ago
Thirty years ago today—on August 6, 1991—Tim Berners-Lee posted about his World Wide Web project on the alt.hypertext newsgroup, inviting the public to take a look at the world’s first website. The invitation eventually l…
How to Only Allow Apps from the Store on Windows 11
If you’d like to make Windows 11 safer to use for a computer novice, you can disable the execution of app installation files and choose to only allow apps from the Microsoft Store. Here’s how to set it up….
How to Use Teams Chat in Windows 11
It’s easier than ever to quickly communicate with friends, family, or co-workers thanks to Microsoft Teams Chat built into Windows 11 and accessed through a “Chat” button on your taskbar. Here’s how to set it up and start cha…
Here’s How Windows 11’s Teams Chat App Works
Windows 11’s taskbar now includes a built-in chat feature that lets you communicate and collaborate through Microsoft Teams. Here’s how it works as of its initial release in Insider Preview builds of Windows 11….
How to Pin File Explorer to the Taskbar in Windows 11
If you remove File Explorer from the taskbar in Windows 11, you might not know how to get it back. Here’s how to open File Explorer and pin it to the taskbar again.
How to Show Hidden Files on Windows 11
Windows 11 handles hidden files and folders almost identically to versions of Windows that came before it: with special file flags. Showing these hidden files in File Explorer is easy. Here’s how.
Remembering Radio Shack’s Windows Competitor: Tandy DeskMate
In the 1980s, Radio Shack parent Tandy Corp. released a graphical user interface called DeskMate that shipped with its TRS-80 and Tandy personal computers. It made its PCs easier to use and competed with Windows. Let’s take a…
How to Hide the Taskbar on Windows 11
In Windows 11, the taskbar takes up a small portion of the screen. Luckily, it’s easy to reclaim that space by configuring the taskbar to hide itself automatically. Here’s how.
How to Remove the “Chat” Taskbar Icon on Windows 11
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 Always Show Scrollbars in Windows 11
By default, Windows 11 hides most scrollbars when they’re not in use. If you’d prefer to always see scrollbars in windows on your screen, there’s an easy way to keep them on. Here’s how to set it up.
How to Turn Off Animations in Windows 11
Windows 11 includes animation and fading effects that add eye candy but can make your PC feel sluggish for some by adding a slight delay to certain actions. For a more snappy experience, it’s easy to turn animations off. Here…
How to Turn Off Transparency in Windows 11
Windows 11 includes fancy new transparency effects in its windows, taskbar, and some menus. If you don’t like them, it’s easy to disable translucent interface elements in Windows 11 with the flip of a switch. Here’s how….
