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If you have multiple contacts stored in a single .vcf file, and you try to import that file into Outlook, only the first contact will be imported. There is a way around this limitation that allows you to import all contacts from a single .vcf file. First, you must convert the .vcf file to a .csv file that can be imported into Outlook. This can be done using the Windows Contacts folder that has been available since Windows Vista....

Websites – at least the desktop versions – are designed for broadband connections and are larger than ever. This isn’t normally a problem, but what if you’re tethering your computer to a smartphone with a limited data plan? These tips will help you use less data and come in under your data cap. They shouldn’t be necessary if you are on a decent, wired Internet connection with unlimited data or a high data cap....

Building a modern desktop PC is surprisingly easy, thanks to modular parts and a lot of solid engineering. It’s often explained as “LEGO for adults.” But managing the air cooling system within a PC is considerably more complex. We’re talking about physics, thermodynamics, all sorts of fun stuff. But there are a few basic principles you can apply to almost any build to get optimal airflow, and thus, optimal cooling....

You can do almost anything from the Command Prompt on Windows 10—even open the Google Chrome web browser. You can also open Chrome in incognito mode or jump straight to a website. Here’s how it’s done. Open Chrome Using Command Prompt First, open the Command Prompt by typing “command” in the Windows 10 search bar and then selecting “Command Prompt” from the search results. In Command Prompt, run the following command:...

Photoshop isn’t just a photography app; it’s a powerful design tool. Opening a single image is easy, but what happens if you want to put together a poster with multiple different images? Let’s look at a few of the ways you can open more than one image in a single document. With a Document Already Open If you already have a document open, the process is simple. Go to File > Place Embedded…...

Thankfully, Android devices feature a few different methods for quickly launching the camera. Google Pixel devices are no different. The lock screen shortcut was handy, but it’s not actually the fastest method. There’s something even better. RELATED: The Fastest Way to Open Your Camera on Android A quick recap: Google Pixel devices with Android 12 have two shortcuts on the lock screen—smart home device controls and the wallet. Previously, those two shortcuts were for the phone and the camera....

RELATED: How to Secure Your Gmail and Google Account Choose a Strong Password Your first line of defense with any online account is always going to be your password, so choosing a strong one is paramount in securing your account. Don’t use your cat’s name, your child’s birthday, or anything else that can easily be guessed—if it’s something that other people readily know about you, it’s a terrible password....

There are two units of temperature that are commonly used around the world: degrees Celsius (ºC) and Kelvin (K). For some strange reason, Americans also use degrees Fahrenheit (ºF). While you can’t set your iPhone to use Kelvin (they’re more popular with scientists than the general public), you can swap it between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Siri, iOS’s Weather app, and any other app that pulls the default weather data from your phone will use your chosen units....

There are two kinds of Mac users: those who use Spotlight constantly, and those who ignore it. If you’re in the second category, that’s too bad: everything about using a Mac gets faster with Spotlight. This search tool doubles as a text-based Siri alternative, and with just a few keystrokes, you can launch or look up anything. Getting started couldn’t be easier: just click the little magnifying glass. But if you really want to be quick, don’t click: press Command+Space on your keyboard to launch Spotlight....

How to View Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on Your iPhone or iPad Your saved Wi-Fi passwords used to be inaccessible on iPhones or iPads unless you jailbroke them. Apple finally added the ability to check your saved Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. so you can now see saved Wi-Fi details on iPhone or iPad just like you can see Wi-Fi details on a Mac, Android phone, or Windows PC....

The new UEFI Secure Boot system in Windows 8 has caused more than its fair share of confusion, especially among dual booters. Read on as we clear up the misconceptions about dual booting with Windows 8 and Linux. 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 Harsha K is curious about the new UEFI system....

Sometimes when working with Windows, you see all manner of names, abbreviations, and identifiers such as HKLM and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE for example. Is HKLM simply an alias for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE or are there ‘differences’ between the two? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answers 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....

When people think of innovative tech companies, they generally don’t think of Microsoft. Microsoft has actually had a history of innovative products and ideas, but they’ve failed to execute them over and over again. Microsoft is trying to catch up with Windows 8, Windows Phone, Surface tablets, and other products and services, but let’s set those aside for a moment. How did Microsoft get to a point where it needed to catch up with its competitors?...

OneNote is a wonderful app for taking notes, maintaining lists, and more, but had to be purchased before adding it to your favorite computer, and was not available for Mac. But no longer! As of yesterday, Microsoft has made OneNote free for all Windows 7 and 8.x systems plus offered up a new version just for Mac OSX systems! Important Note: There is no version available for desktop Linux....

When it comes to RGB lighting, gamers are not without a lack of options. Razer, Logitech, Corsair, and a ton of other lesser-known brands offer some semblance of RGB lighting strips, bulbs, stands, or peripherals. Philips adds to the growing list of gaming lighting with the Play Gradient LightStrip for PC. The big, bulky white strip delivers a dynamic lighting experience that helps set the stage for content creators with a stagnant color gradient, singular hue, or reactive game and music sync lighting....

You’ve seen it over and over. The FBI uses their advanced technology to “enhance” a blurry image, and find a villain’s face in the worst possible footage. Well, How-To Geek is calling their bluff. Read on to see why. It’s one of the most common tropes in television and movies, but is there any possibility a government agency could really have the technology to find faces where there are only blurry pixels?...

Knowing how to check the condition of your hard disk is useful to determine when to replace your hard disk. In today’s article, we will show you some Linux disk utilities to diagnose the health of your hard disk. Image by Scoobay S.M.A.R.T System Most modern ATA and SCSI hard disks have a Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) system. SMART hard disks internally monitor their own health and performance....

The other day we wrote a guide to help people choose a battery pack for recharging their mobile devices, but we never considered that some people might want to also use it as a jump starter for their car. Well, we came across one that can do just that. RELATED: The Complete Guide to Buying an External Battery Pack The PowerAll PBJS12000R Rosso Red/Black Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter not only has the longest name for a product ever, it also works as 3 different products: a 12,000 mAh battery charger for your phone or tablet, a LED flash light, and a jump starter for your car....

4-in-1 Power Adapter Taking the UGREEN Nexode 100W Charger out of its packaging, you’ll find that it’s bigger than the power adapter that came with your phone, but it’s likely smaller than your laptop’s charger. Its modest size is thanks to its use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. Looking around the glossy and stylish charging brick, you’ll find three USB-C ports and one USB-A port on one side, and a Type-A-compatible plug (no ground) that retracts into the brick on the other....

Windows 9 looks like it will finally include virtual desktops, a feature Linux and Mac users have been enjoying for years. But Windows 7 and 8 already have some virtual desktop features — they’re just hidden under the hood. Windows has actually had API support for virtual desktops since Windows NT 4, but there’s no user interface around it. You need a tool to enable it, like Microsoft’s Virtual Desktops PowerToy for Windows XP once did....