The answer is a freeware utility called CutePDF Writer, and if you can stand rebooting your computer twice (painful) then you can get it installed without a lot of trouble. The great thing about this utility is that it even works in Vista 64-bit, while many of the other utilities do not. Update: You can also use the freeware doPDF writer for a less messy installation. Installing CutePDF Writer...
Have you added holidays to your calendar in Outlook and now you want to remove them? Maybe you added holidays from a country or religion you didn’t mean to add, or you just don’t need to see the holidays on your calendar. We have previously showed you how to add holidays to your calendar. Now, we’ll show you how to remove them. If your calendar is not currently active, click the Calendar button on the Navigation bar....
What Is Chrome OS Flex? Chrome OS Flex is a version of Chrome OS designed for business and education settings. It is based on the software CloudReady, developed by Neverware, that enabled Chrome OS to run on nearly any PC. You don’t need a Chromebook to run it. The goal is to create a lightweight OS to replace Windows and macOS on older computers so they don’t slow down with time — improving longevity and reducing e-waste....
Before you reach for a duster or cleaning solution, make sure you read this. First: Consult The Manufacturer’s Instructions Your TV or monitor manufacturer likely has its own set of cleaning instructions for your specific display type. This goes for LG OLEDs, Samsung QLEDs, and Dell touchscreen monitors. While these manufacturer guides often err on the side of caution and recommend very little in the way of cleaning products, you may also find some specific advice to your particular display and the types of coatings used on it....
This is particularly interesting when dealing with scammers. For example, in the massive Twitter hack on July 15, 2020, many news organizations and individuals reported just how much money had been sent to the scammer’s Bitcoin address. Here’s how they discovered that number—and how you can do the same for any Bitcoin address. To find this information, you’ll have to examine the Bitcoin blockchain. It’s a public, shared record of all the Bitcoin transactions occurring....
Have you ever wanted to have the cover of a book you were reading as your Kindle screensaver? Well, until recently, you had to jailbreak your Kindle to do it. In 2021, though, it’s finally an official feature. Here’s how to turn on this long-awaited option. What You’ll Need There are a couple of prerequisites and caveats that you need to be aware of to set a book cover as your screensaver....
When you’re trying to look at a set of data in a spreadsheet over time, it’s often helpful to be able to sort the data using the dates in that range, which Microsoft Excel allows you to do using the built-in sort tool. Here’s how. Sorting Dates in Ascending or Descending Order The easiest way to sort data in Microsoft Excel by date is to sort it in chronological (or reverse chronological) order....
While you’re exploring your Minecraft world the game is devoting a huge amount of resources to creating it around you. Generating these pieces ahead of time significantly decreases the resource load on your CPU while playing the game which leads to smoother game play with less lag. Read on as we show you how to prepopulate your world map for speedier play. Why Do I Want To Do This? As we’ve discussed in other Minecraft tutorials, Minecraft is a surprisingly resource intensive game....
IMDb TV IMDb TV is a free service where you can watch shows like Lost for free with ad breaks during each episode. It has every episode of all six seasons for you to stream without paying a dime. If you don’t mind the ads, this might be the best choice for you. Hulu If you already have a Hulu subscription or are thinking about subscribing, this would be another great option....
As all iPod owners might know, it isn’t possible to sync your iPod with more than one computer. But what if this computer (with which you sync the iPod) dies? All the content on your iPod is at stake, because syncing it with another computer will erase everything. Ah, poor lonely iPod. Fortunately, there’s a way out. So keep reading to see how you can sync your iPod with a new computer without the risk of losing data....
Smartphones are essential to our daily lives. They help us stay connected and keep us organized. But when it comes to calendar syncing and Gmail there are limitations. Here’s how you can sync your shared calendars and contacts from Gmail. If you use Gmail you probably know about the ability to create and share calendars with others. They help keep groups organized and even let you subscribe to public events....
How to Enable Dark Mode From Control Center Dark mode was first introduced with macOS Mojave. You could enable or disable it from the System Preferences. Mac users who are running macOS Big Sur and newer can now enable or disable dark mode right from the Control Center. Click the “Control Center” icon from the top-right corner of your screen. From the Control Center drop-down window, click the “Display” module....
Your computer has a speaker port (perhaps even multiple ones) and a headphone port. You can plug your headphones into both of them and tunes come out, so what’s the real difference between the two? Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. The Question SuperUser reader C-dizzle wants to know what (if any) difference there is between speaker and headphone ports:...
Instagram, Snapchat, and many other apps use your location for a variety of reasons. iPhone apps can also request your “Precise Location.” Contrary to what you may have heard, people can’t use this to see your exact location. The misunderstanding comes from a series of viral posts on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter about the “Precise Location” toggle in the iPhone settings. Some posts claim it “allows other people (criminals!) to see your exact location....
Ninite is a free tool that automatically downloads, installs, and updates various Windows programs for you, skipping past the evil toolbar offers. For Windows users, Ninite is arguably the only really safe place to get freeware. This application is far more than a tool for tech support people to easily set up PCs. It’s a place you can get safe Windows freeware without trawling the usual download sites full of harmful garbage....
Being able to access a service to learn your public IP address can be very helpful, but how does the process work? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader’s question. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. Screenshot courtesy of Douglas Porter (Flickr). The Question SuperUser reader Harry wants to know what the steps for finding the public IP address of a computer are:...
Network Attached Storage Explained NAS stands for “Network Attached Storage,” while NAS devices are referred to as “NAS drives” or “NAS systems.” They act as centralized network shares for use over a local network. Other machines on the network can connect to a NAS to read and write data as if the drive were connected to their computer directly. NAS devices make it easy to share a pool of storage between an entire network of computers and other devices....
Ever since the iOS 10 update, you’ll notice something new about your iPhone: The screen seems to turn itself on randomly. It isn’t random, though–in fact, it’s a new feature designed to turn the screen on when you’re handling it, or when notifications come through. The New “Raise to Wake” Feature RELATED: The Best New Features in iOS 10 (and How to Use Them) This feature is called “raise to wake“....
What Crypto Mining Does to a Computer Whether you’re mining Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency that uses proof-of-work, “mining” works a bit like guessing the combination to a lock. On a three-tumbler lock, you’d definitely get the right combination within 1000 tries, because there are only 1000 combinations of numbers between 000 and 999. Add one digit and that list of combinations goes up an order of magnitude with 10000 possibilities....
Regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, and Europe now allow you to use electronics during takeoff and landing. This is called “gate-to-gate” device use — you could be using a device the entire time you’re on an airplane. If you’ve ever been forced to put away your Kindle or tablet and found yourself looking longingly at the person next to you reading a paper book or newspaper, you’ll be relieved to know those days are behind us....
