If you aren’t using AirDrop on your iPad and want to avoid any potentially unwanted files from strangers, it is possible to configure the setting so that no one can send you files. Our guide below will show you where to locate this setting so that you can adjust it as needed. How to Disable AirDrop on an iPad The steps in this article were performed on a 6th generation iPad, using iOS 12....

The News app can send you a lot of notifications, so you may be wondering how to disable notifications from the Apple News app on your iPhone. Keeping up with the news is a good way to stay informed about what is going on in the world. There are a lot of different apps in the App Store that can provide you with news from different sources, but there is a default News app on your iPhone that you can also use....

Our tutorial below will walk you through the steps needed to disable Javascript from running on websites that you view in the Safari browser on your iPhone 6. This setting can be turned on or off as needed, and doesn’t even require you to close or restart any open browsing sessions. Disabling Javascript on an iPhone 6 in iOS 8 The steps in this guide were written using an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 8....

The lock sound may be one of the more frustrating noises that you hear coming from your iPhone, and it is even possible that you will choose to mute the entire device rather than hear that noise again. But fortunately the lock sound can be toggled on or off, and our tutorial below will show you where to find that setting. Turning Off the Lock Sounds on an iPhone 6 Device used: iPhone 6 Plus Software version: iOS 9....

But if you have your own way of managing these emails, then their appearance in that location may be unwanted. Our tutorial below will show you how to disable nudges from appearing in Gmail so that you can return to a more traditional way of viewing your messages. Did you know that you can edit an email subject? Our how to change the subject line in Gmail tutorial will show you how....

Windows is clever, but it isn’t perfect—you may need to switch auto brightness off on your PC. If you’re trying to manage or turn off auto brightness on Windows 11, you can do so by following these steps. Configuring Windows 11 Brightness Settings Before you begin, there are some things you’ll need to consider first. Firstly, each Windows 11 device handles auto-brightness differently. Some adjust the brightness based on ambient surroundings, while others have light sensors built-in....

Once created, you will need to input that passcode whenever you want to use your iPhone. This passcode provides a level of security for all of your personal information, emails, and apps, as strangers with physical access to your iPhone will not be able to use the device unless they know your passcode. Whether this means people in your office, or a criminal that steals your iPhone, requiring a passcode is an important element of keeping your iPhone data safe....

Fortunately you do not need to have a passcode or security pattern set up on the device. Our tutorial below will show you how to change this setting so that you simply need to swipe to the right on the screen. You can even choose to have the phone wake directly to the Home screen if you would like. Disabling the Passcode or Lock Pattern on a Samsung Galaxy On5 These steps are going to remove the passcode or pattern that you normally need to enter to unlock your Galaxy On5....

You may have even seen someone use their iPhone to scan one of these QR codes fairly quickly and easily. They aren’t doing this QR code scanning with a downloaded QR code reader app; it only requires the Camera app that you already have, so you already have everything that you need to learn how to scan QR code on iPhone. You can turn the iPhone’s QR code scanner on or off by going to Settings > Camera > Scan QR Codes so that you can either enable the Camera app to scan barcodes or prevent it from doing so....

But people also have a tendency to hide entire worksheets. I find that I often do this when I have a sheet that contains important information that I don’t want people to edit. If you have a workbook that contains a hidden worksheet that you need to either be able to view or edit, then our guide below will show you how to unhide it. How to Unhide a Sheet in Excel The steps in this article were performed in Microsoft Excel 2013, but you can use the same steps to unhide a worksheet tab in Excel 2013....

Uninstalling Programs in Windows 7 One thing that you need to be careful of when you are removing programs from your computer is not to go overboard. It’s easy to start removing a couple of programs at once and wind up deleting half of your installations. There are some very important programs on your computer that could be very harmful to remove, so make sure that you only uninstall those programs that you know you will not be using....

As much as we’d love to have completely paperless offices, especially at home, having to scan documents and photos is as inevitable as the tide. If you have a Microsoft Surface with Windows RT, scanning those documents on rare occasions is really a piece of cake. Set Up Printer on Surface RT & Windows 8 The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure your scanner is connected to your Surface RT....

You can pair the Apple wireless keyboard to your iPhone in a manner similar to how you would pair any other Bluetooth device. Our tutorial below will show you the exact process that you need to follow so that you can start typing on your iPhone with the Apple wireless keyboard. Pairing an Apple Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with an iPhone The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 9....

Google’s official blogpost said, “You can now find additional information about people within your organization, your Contacts, and people who email you in the Gmail side panel. This includes: Contact information, such as phone number and email address, Team and manager, Office and desk location, Whether you’ve received email from them before, and more.” It further added, “Even as there is no admin control for this feature, but users can visit the ‘Help Center’ to learn more about adding information to a user’s ‘Directory’ profile....

The default settings in Microsoft Word are the options that Microsoft feels are useful to the majority of people. But your situation might dictate that one of those default settings is not ideal, so you need to change it to make your use of the program more convenient. So if you typically print your documents on legal-sized paper, then it can be a hassle to constantly be changing the paper size whenever you create a document....

Windows 10 Search Filters First, if you’re new to Windows 10, there are a couple of ways you can kick off a search. Either click the Start button and start typing your query. Or, type what you’re looking for in the Cortana search field. If you hid the search box to save Taskbar space, click on the Cortana icon first and then start typing. At the top of the search box, you’ll notice a menu button (ellipsis icon)....

Here, we’ll cover how to add sections in Microsoft Forms as well as rearrange them or remove them if needed. Benefits of Sections in Microsoft Forms If you have a short form, survey, or math quiz, sections may not be necessary. But you can use them no matter what size your form. Here are just a few benefits of sections in Microsoft Forms. Break down longer forms. This can make your respondents feel less overwhelmed....

But as the number of posts increases it can be difficult to locate the ones that are still drafts, and require a little bit more work before they can be published. Fortunately you can filter your posts, and one of those options let you filter yoru view so that only the drafts are visible. Our guide below will show you how to see all of the draft posts that exist on your site....

Text wrapping in Word 2010 is a feature that may not initially seem like something that is very important, but the effect that it can have on your document’s overall appearance can be surprising. Images can be a helpful inclusion in many types of documents that you create in Word 2010. But the images will simply be inserted into your chosen location in the document, and may not be formatted in the most visually appealing way....

HTC One: The latest flagship smartphone to hit the market, HTC One features an absolutely stunning 4.7-inch full HD display with a resolution of 468 ppi – the highest so far in a smartphone. We do wish it had a slightly bigger screen though. It is powered by a quad-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 processor and 2 GB of RAM. You can choose from a 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage space....