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How to Change Your Gmail Language Settings

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Gmail has many languages so that the users can choose any of the languages by going to language settings. In case your Gmail account is not in the native language, then no worries you can change your default language. Here’s how to change your Gmail language settings. Steps to Change Your Gmail Language Settings in Your Browser • Go to the internet browser. • Go to the http://www.gmail.com . • Type the email ID and password on the given field. • Now, you will get the main menu of your Gmail account on the screen. • Press on the Settings option which resembles a gear-shaped symbol, and it is provided in the top right side of the webpage. • Once you get the pull-down list on display,choose the Settings option. • Press on the General option in case you have not chosen this option yet. • Find the language column. • Choose the pull-down list named as the Gmail display language. • You will get the menu list of all the languages which are available on display

How to Fix ‘The Local Device Name is Already in Use’

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The local device name is already in use” issue is faced by those users who use the network-based systems regularly. This error occurs when users try to open the network drive. If you are one of them, then follow the instructions mentioned below to fix this error. Here’s How to Fix ‘The Local Device Name is Already in Use’ Error •Map the Network Drive Again Through Command Prompt 1. Find the Command Prompt located on the right-hand side of the Start menu, or you can do this procedure by pressing on the search option. 2. You have to right-click on the result showing at the upper side of the display. 3. After that, click the “Run as administrator” button. 4. If you have an outdated version of Windows, then click on the Windows Logo and R keys together so that you will get the Run Prompt box. 5. Enter “cmd” in the search bar. 6. Click on the Control +Shift+ Enter keys together to open a Command Prompt window. 7. Start copying and pasting the command which is mentio

How to Turn Off Siri App Suggestions

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hen you turn off the Siri App suggestions, it will help you to increase the performance of your iPhone or iPad. It includes the proper functioning of the Spotlight Search function. Sometimes, using Siri suggestions will disturb you as it appears on your lock screen with the additional notifications. Do you wish to turn off Siri app suggestions? Then go through the guidelines mentioned below. Steps to Turn Off Siri App Suggestions in Spotlight Search • Go to the Settings tab on the iPhone or iPad. • Go down and press on the Siri and Search option. • Disable the Suggestions in Search option given in the Siri Suggestions window. Steps to Turn Off Siri App Suggestions on Today View Widget • Go to the Today View option by sliding on the right-hand side of the Home screen. • Go down to the end of the display. • Press on the Edit option. • After that, search for the Siri App Suggestions option by going to the Add Widget option. • Press on the red round minus symbol

How to Add Maximum Processor Frequency

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Some of the users find a way to operate the maximum processor frequency on their system. The default value of maximum processor frequency is 0 in all the latest versions of Windows. This means you can run the processor on the high value. But there can be many reasons to limit the maximum processor frequency on your Windows 10 PC. You can add maximum processor frequency by following the steps listed below. Steps to Add Maximum Processor Frequency Option Through Command Prompt •    Tap on the Windows and R keys together for opening the Run pop-up box. •    Enter “cmd” in the provided section. •    Click on the Control +Shift+ Enter keys together for opening the Command Prompt window. •    Enter the below-mentioned command in the Command prompt window and after that, type to add Maximum Processor Frequency in the Power Options window: powercfg -attributes SUB_PROCESSOR 75b0ae3f-bce0-45a7-8c89-c9611c25e100 -ATTRIB_HIDE •    Start the system again. •    Long press on t

Guide for Installing a Power Supplying Unit to a PC

Power Supply of any system is responsible for providing the electric current to all the hardware components. All the computer components like desktop, keyboard, mouse, RAM, Processor, Graphics card all such items require power to function, and PSU is specially designated with this task to supply proper power to all the components. It is essential to determine which type of PSU you wish to install to your PC as it mainly depends on the number of hardware items you are looking forward to connecting to your motherboard. If you are looking forward to pairing a basic PC, then you can opt off 450 Watt PSU, but if you are custom building a new editing or gaming PC, then you can choose a much more powerful power supplying unit. If you wish to upgrade your old power supplying unit from your PC or looking forward to self install a new PSU to your custom build a computer, then you can refer to the tips and tricks mentioned below. Choose a compatible Power Supplying Unit It is best suited to choo

How to Open a GoPro Camera Case

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If you are operating GoPro for the first time, then it is quite possible that you may be facing some hard-pressed challenge to open the case in which your GoPro device is actually housed. As the GoPro case is waterproof, it becomes assured that all the sides are sealed packed and one cannot merely use force to open it. GoPro case is adequately enclosed and is quite well suited to house the GoPro action camera. But inevitably it becomes quite amusing to witness the effort that some individual put in, to figure out a way to open up the GoPro Action Camera case. The opening latch for the GoPro Action Camera is quite rigid and can prove to be a little bit of a challenge for beginners. Honestly, you don’t have to be a  brave-hearted knight with unimaginable forces rather you have to use some usual wit to open up the case. Whether it be charging up your GoPro or transferring captured pictures and videos, so to understand better the process of opening up a GoPro case latch refer t

How to Watch Netflix Without a Smart TV

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In case you do not have a smart TV in your home, then you don’t have to worry as there are many ways to watch Netflix without a Smart TV. You need just to pair the laptop or computer to a TV. In this blog, we will explore the process to watch Netflix on a regular TV. Here’s How to Watch Netflix Without a Smart TV Steps to Connect the Laptop to the TV Through HDMI You can start downloading the Netflix application to the laptop and start using the HDMI adapter for pairing it to the TV. Ensure that the electric plug is not far away from you. The other thing you have to ensure that the TV and laptop are compatible with the HDMI adapter. Here are the steps listed below to watch Netflix without a Smart TV by connecting the laptop to the TV using HDMI: • Pair the TV and also the laptop by using the HDMI adapter. • Now, you need to switch video input of the TV to the HDMI. • You can go through this procedure by using the TV remote by clicking on the “Source” or “Input” option ti

How to Use Screen Time on Mac

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Screen Time records the time you spend in different application, which includes social networking and games applications. This also includes a blocking feature to stop excessive usage. There is also a parental control feature like placing limitations on communication, especially from a particular contact. If you don’t know how to use Screen Time on Mac, then follow the instructions mentioned below. Here’s How to Use Screen Time on Mac Steps to Enable Screen Time on macOS • Press on the Screen Time option located in the System Preferences. • Click on the Options button provided at the end left-hand side of the display. • Press on the Turn On option given at the upper right-hand side of the screen. • Press on the Turn On option provided at the upper right-hand side of the display. • Now, you can use Screen Time on Mac. Steps to Disable Screen Time on macOS • Press on the Screen Time is given in the System Preferences menu. • Press on the Options

How to Use the App Store on Apple Watch

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When you install any application on your iPhone, then that application gets automatically installed on your Apple Watch. So, it was the only method to use applications on it. But the App Store permits you to install the application directly on the Apple Watch. If you have purchased a new Apple Watch and don’t know how to use it, then go through the step given below. Here’s how to Use the App Store on Apple Watch Steps for Searching App Store on Apple Watch • Click on the Digital Crown by going to the Home screen of the Apple Watch. • Press on the App Store. • Click on the Search option. • Press on the method which you wish to use in the search procedure. Here are the two options mentioned below any chosen one of the method: 1. Scribble 2. Dictation. • Scribble the application which you wish to search. • Press on the Done option. • You will get the results for all the applications which is compatible with the Apple Watch. • In case you do not get the ap

5 Best Videos to GIF Converters in 2019

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GIFs make the comment or chat section more interesting and entertaining. They are being used by a lot of social media users these days. Mostly, the users use the GIFs that the search engine suggests or find the perfect one through dedicated words for sending. Sometimes, they end up using the same GIFs from time to time on chats. In that case, you can easily create your own GIFs if you want. The process will be easier with the use of the below-given tools. 1. Giphy GIF maker Giphy’s GIF maker is an ideal web app for web users. You can easily make a GIF from images or videos using Giphy. It can even gather clips from online sources as it has an URL option on the website too. After uploading the desired video for making GIF, you can crop and edit it later on accordingly. Then, you will be taken to the Decorate page where you get the option to add exciting captions, stickers, or do simple doodling on it. For making your GIF look more dramatic, you can even choose different filters othe

How to Recover Deleted Android Text Messages

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Messages from our loved ones are very precious. And, it is not easy to recover valuable messages from friends and family if your phone gets damaged or stolen. From heartwarming messages to pictures, everything can disappear from your phone quickly. You must be looking for an ideal solution if you wish to recover messages on your Andriod device. On that note, all the best possible ways for recovering messages on Android are discussed here below for you. Recovering Deleted Text Messages on Android You must know that there isn’t any reliable solution when it comes to recovering deleted texts on an Android device. There are different tools already available in the market that are made specifically for this purpose but are not that great. Most of the people find it challenging to use them, and they come with three significant drawbacks. Firstly, they demand root access. Secondly, they ask you to pay a dedicated to recover. Thirdly, they want you to access the unavailable USB Mass Storag

How to Use the New Voice Controls Feature on Mac

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Voice Control feature allows the users to control their Apple device using verbal commands. It is slated to launch on macOS Catalina in a few months. In this article, we will explore the process of enabling and using Voice Control on Mac. So without further ado, let’s get started. Steps to enable Voice Control on Mac In case you have not used Voice Control before, then you will have to do its setup. Here’s how: Open System Preferences from the Dock. Now, select Accessories. In the following screen, click on Dictation mentioned below the Motor section. Click on the box next to Enable Voice Control. When you have activated Voice Control, you can give verbal commands to your device. The Voice Control icon will appear at the right of the screen. Steps to wake or sleep Voice Control on your Mac Here’s what you need to do to put Voice Control to wake or sleep: Go to the Voice Control icon at the right and select the Wake option. Go to the Voice Control icon at the right and select the Sl

How to Add and Remove Extensions or Apps on Chromebook

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Extensions and applications make a device more powerful. If you want to make your Chromebook more potent with more features and functions, then the easiest way is adding apps and extensions to it. But to add anything to your Chromebook, you must be using the administrator account. If you’re using it as a guest or at work or school, then you can’t add any one of these without the permission of the administrator. If you’re already using the Chromebook with admin access, then here is how to add and remove extensions or apps on Chromebook. How to add extensions and apps on Chromebook 1. Go to the ‘Chrome Web Store.’ 2. On the Store’s main page, click on ‘Apps or Extensions’ in the left menu. 3. Now, browse through the app or extension. You can directly find the thing you’re looking for with the search bar. 4. Find the search bar and click into it. 5. Then type the name of the app or extension you are seeking. 6. When you find an extension or app, you want to add to you

How To Customize Message Announcements On iPad or iPhone

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With the new iOS 13 rolled out by Apple, users are now able to receive voice announcements through Siri. As per this new voice announcements feature, whenever a user gets a new text message, Siri would immediately let you know about the person who has to send the message by using your Apple AirPods and then will read out the message that is sent to you. As of now, this new feature works on both iPhone and iPad, still this unique voice command feature lacks in compatibility with any other third party software. So users will only be able to access their Messenger text message only. Still, Apple has announced that they have planned tie-ups with other messaging applications as well, and soon users will be able to also enjoy this feature on other third party software’s. The voice announcement feature will not only allow an individual to hear their incoming text messages via Siri, but users will also be able to send their reply by simply saying Hey Siri Tell them “and then your message.”

Guide For Wiping Computer Hard Drive

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Wiping a hard drive refers to erasing the components in the drive completely. Removing files by deleting does not wipe the files on a hard drive completely neither dose formatting. So users will have to consider some additional options if they wish to wipe their hard drives entirely. Formatting the hard drive or removing one of the partition, does not imply that your drive is completely wiped as generally by performing the action mentioned above a user only deletes the system files resulting in disappearing of the file icons. Still, these files are not removed from your device, and any recovery tool or software can bring such deleted files back. So, if you wish to completely wipe your hard drive, then you will have to utilize some special program to do so. Steps to clean computer hard drive completely Wiping a hard drive is quite a straightforward task; still, the time required to accomplish this cleanup process is uncertain and generally various between a few hours to several mi

Guide for Accessing Zip Files Without Using Winzip

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Are you in search of some means to extract .Zip files from a folder. Well, prominently every technical expert would suggest you, to use some sort of extracting program which would enable an individual to unfold all the files and documents incepted in the Zip file. One of the most known software to do so is WinZip, which allows a user to view their compressed data files. Still, it is possible to extract such incepted Zip files without using any third party software, as both Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac includes in-built free software’s to do the extracting function and that too for free. To better know about such useful tool, refer to the tips and tricks mentioned below. Steps For Windows Users Head to the location of the zip file that you wish to extract on your PC. Now use your left mouse button and tap twice on the Zip file that you want to extract and access. Then choose the “Extract” option from the “Compressed Folder Tools” panel which can be viewed at the extreme

Fit the Fat 3: 8 Tips and Tricks to Master the Game

Fit the Fat 3 is a fun game wherein four obese characters have to lose weight. You can either play this game alone or opt for races. The more the character works out, the more weight will they lose. Each character has their own story, which gets unlocked as you progress. Let’s explore the tips and tricks to help you master the game. Best Tips and Tricks for Fit the Fat 3 1. Keep Training When you unlock your very first character, you will swiftly become acquainted with the different ways to help your character become fit. Opt for training, and then your character will start riding a bike. Soon, your character will also be able to go for jogging. These activities will help you shed some weight. 2. Opt for Racing When you are tired of playing alone, you can opt for the Race option. It allows you to compete against others. Select foot racing or bike racing and compete against two opponents. In this mode, you have to focus on speed in order to win. Try to grab as many speed boosts as poss

5 Best Online Freemium Email Marketing Tools

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Even after the Instant Messaging boom, email continues to hold the position of being the most trusted format of professional communication. A number of businesses continue to make use of emails for marketing and advertising their goods and services. Crafting a marketing email takes a great amount of skill, and since companies normally send out such emails in bulk, it would be impossible to personalize such emails. This is where an email marketing tool comes into the picture. An email marketing tool is helpful in running a targeted or generalized email advertising or marketing campaign. It adds automation, social media integration, and even collects data to generate analytic reports to help make your campaign a success. Now that you understand the importance and the need for an email marketing software, here are some of the best freemium or free trial tools available: 1. Mail Chimp Mail Chimp is one of the most renowned email marketing tools available. It offers a high degree of fre

How to Download MP3 Songs from Soundcloud for Free

There are several ways to download free songs from the SoundCloud in MP3 file. To know each way stick to this article closely because I don’t know which one works best for you. Soundcloud is a great platform for music nerds. When I started using SoundCloud years ago, I got addicted to it. Seriously it gives you an awesome music experience. If you are a trap and electronic music nerd, then Soundcloud is made just for you. But it gets very hectic when you have to connect to the internet every time before listening to a song. Today we are going to discuss how to download MP3 files from SoundCloud for free. Downloading songs from SoundCloud has become easier and faster than before. Now we have tons of tools to do just that. Download Songs from Soundcloud Using a Chrome Extension It is the most preferred and easiest way to download any songs from SoundCloud. It only takes one click to download an MP3 track from SoundCloud. To download using an extension, follow the given steps. Sear