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If you go into the settings of a chat thread on Facebook (FB) Messenger, you will find a number of options there. These include Mute, Ignore, Archive, Block, and Pin. All of these options perform completely different actions. While Pin keeps the chat thread at the top of the chat list, Archive hides it from the list for a temporary period until the person messages you again. Block, on the other hand, completely turns off any interaction between the two parties....

You can choose Request Desktop Website in Safari on your iPhone or iPad. You can also open all websites in desktop mode on your iPhone or iPad. Method 1: On iPhone Note : Modern websites have responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes, making it challenging to force a desktop view. This can lead to websites displaying their mobile/tablet view even when the feature to access a desktop website is enabled in Safari....

To create a PowerPoint mouseover effect with text, you need to first pick an image or object. You can then apply a hyperlink to that image. Lastly, just insert the text that you want to appear when you hover the cursor on top. Like most major Microsoft programs, PowerPoint has a lot of beginner-friendly, surface-level features, as well as more advanced features hidden a little deeper in its menus. One of those features allows you to add a handy PowerPoint mouseover effect, in which hidden text appears when you hover the mouse cursor over an element....

On iPhone: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions > tap Content Restrictions > Music, Podcasts, News, Fitness, and select Clean or Explicit. On Android: Open Apple Music > tap on the three-dot icon at the top-right > Settings > Content Restrictions. Set a passcode, turn on Enable Content Restrictions, and choose your preferred option. Enable or Disable Explicit Songs on Apple Music On iPhone The content restrictions module controls Apple Music’s explicit content, which now resides inside the Screen Time setting....

When blocked, the person can no longer see your profile, send messages, or connect with you. Go to the person’s LinkedIn profile, click on the More button, and select Report/Block to block them. To review blocked users, navigate to your Settings & Privacy page > Visibility and select Blocking to see your blocked list. What Happens When You Block a LinkedIn Member The person you block will no longer be able to see your LinkedIn profile....

To change the thumbnail for a folder, open its properties and go to Customize > choose file. You can also reset the folder thumbnail to have Windows automatically set it for you. To disable folder thumbnails on Windows, go to the View tab in File Explorer Options and check the box for Always show icons, never thumbnails. How to Change the Folder Thumbnail in Windows By default, Windows picks a folder thumbnail or picture automatically based on the folder’s content....

You can change the input source with or without your Samsung TV remote. The SmartThings mobile app is a great way to control your Samsung TV without needing a physical remote. You can also rename the sources of your Samsung TV if you have connected multiple devices. Change Input Source on Samsung TV First, let us look at how you can change the input source by using your TV remote or the new Smart Remote....

The modern gallery apps such as Google Photos, Apple Photos , and Samsung gallery come with cloud storage support, face recognition, advanced editing tools, and the ability to create a video/movie using many functions. Apple Photos is also catching up with them. You can create a beautiful memory montage using the photos and videos in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad. Apple continues to improve the Photos app on iPhone and iPad with every major OS update....

To change the color and size of your mouse pointer in Windows 11, go to Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch. You also have the option to use a custom icon as your mouse pointer in Windows 11 by accessing additional mouse settings. How to Change the Color and Size of the Mouse Cursor There are a few default cursor options in Windows 11 if you want to change the way the mouse pointer looks....

The Navigation Bar can be customized to suit your preferences From changing layout to buttons, there’s scope for a lot of customization Over the past few years, the navigation gestures have quietly gotten the lead on the navigation bar on Android phones. However, you can still use the navigation bar if you find it more convenient. If you are one of those people, here’s how to customize the navigation bar on your Samsung Galaxy phone....

Can I use task scheduler or task manger to disable my Ethernet? If I can, can I assign it to a keyboard key combo? Now days I only want my Ethernet on when I want to look at the web. Thanks, John

The ORCA MSI editor tool used to be a part of Microsoft Developer Tools but is now retired and no longer supported by the company. We’ve provided a link to download the tool as a standalone package. Orca MSI Editor allows you to edit the properties of any MSI file. How to Download and Install the ORCA MSI Editor Downloading the standalone MSI installer file is quite difficult. However, we’ve extracted and uploaded it onto a link that you can download from....

One of the core reasons the switch user option is missing is due to a disabled user account. Quickly enable the account using Windows Registry or Windows PowerShell. Even Windows updates can break existing features, such as Switch User. Fix 1: Enable Inactive Accounts If the other user accounts on your system are disabled, they won’t appear on the login screen. To enable it, follow the below steps. Step 1: Launch PowerShell as an administrator option....

Open Settings > Privacy and Security > Profiles > If there’s a Work or School account, select it and then click the minus icon to remove it. Open Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > Enable Content and Privacy Restrictions > Allow Passcode Changes and Account Changes. Use Safe Mode, a built-in troubleshooting method for Macs prevents third-party app interference and loads only system apps on startup....

The Windows Sandbox lets you do just about anything. You can try out sketchy-looking programs and websites or mess around the operating system settings without worrying about breaking things up. But provided that you managed to activate Windows Sandbox , you might run into an issue where you might not have access to the internet within the virtual setting. Usually, that issue occurs due to a variety of factors ranging from technical glitches, virtual private networks, to antivirus firewalls....

Check if your contact has enabled Activity Status to see the typing indicator in your chat. Disable Less Mobile Data Usage in Instagram by going to Settings in the Instagram app > Media quality > disable Use less mobile data. Enable Background App Refresh on iPhone by going to Settings > Instagram > Background App Refresh. Basic Fixes Force quit and relaunch Instagram : You can force quit and relaunch the app to give it a fresh start, especially if it has been running in the background for some time....

Windows 10 users usually face the error ‘This action is only valid for products that are currently installed’ when working with a version of Office suite of apps. The error is not limited to any particular Office version . So, how to fix this ghastly error that leaves you clueless? Here is the short version. You have a trial version of the Office installed. You like what you see and decide to buy the official version and install that too....

Has your Mac ever frozen to the point where you couldn’t even shut it down? It can be a frustrating experience, leaving you feeling helpless and unsure of what to do. But don’t worry, in this article, we will guide you on how to force restart or shut down Mac when frozen. There are several ways to force restart or shut down your Mac when it’s frozen. You may use hard shutdown, PRAM reset, etc....

Almost all of us have played with a Gamecube and Wii or might have heard about it sometimes. What if you can play your favorite games from these consoles again on your PC or Android smartphone? Yes, with the help of Dolphin Emulator, you can. Simply add games to Dolphin Emulator and start playing them. With this guide, we will show you how to download and install Dolphin Emulator, as well as help you set it up....

Outlook’s advanced text editor for the PC comes with the ability to natively add tables, which work similarly to Word. You can freely merge and delete cells inside the table, but make sure to read the table and surrounding content after, as it might get shifted around. If you want an all-platform solution (including mobile), you can use a dedicated table editor like Google Sheets or Excel and simply copy-paste the table into the email....