Some of these are things that people commonly modify, like their desktop background, while others are less common because they are not so easily found. if you have seen someone using unusual desktop shortcut icons and would like ot do something similar yourself, then check out our tutorial below on how ot change desktop icons in Windows 7. How to Switch Windows 7 Shortcut Icons Our guide continues below with additional information on how to change a shortcut icon in Windows 7, including pictures of these steps....

To make it easier for us humans to remember, we also assign a hostname using words. If the need arises, here is how to change hostname in Linux. The History of Hostnames Before the advent of DNS servers, every computer on a network needed a list of hostnames and their associated IP addresses. On Linux, this was found in the /etc/hosts file. We do have DNS servers now, but it’s still up to the computer to broadcast what its name and address is....

If the sound that plays when you get one of these notifications isn’t a sound that you like, then you might be wondering how to change the calendar notification sound on your iPhone. Our guide below will show you where to locate that setting on your device so that you can choose from one of the other options available. How to Switch the Notification Sound for the iPhone Calendar Our guide continues below with additional information on how to change the calendar notification sound on iPhone, including pictures of these steps....

Our guide below will show you how to modify a worksheet tab in Google Sheets by applying a color to it. This color appears as a horizontal bar at the bottom of the tab. You can select from a large number of colors, so you can really do a lot with this to customize the appearance of the file. How to Add Color to a Worksheet Tab in Google Sheets Our article continues below with additional information on changing a sheet tab color in Google Sheets, including pictures of these steps....

Customizing the settings in a Microsoft Office is program is a great way to give yourself a sense of ownership when you are using the program. One effective way to do this is simply by changing the default font for new Word documents. Whether you are doing this because you dislike Word’s default font or because there is a certain font that you really like, it can be difficult to find the menu that will allow you to change your default Word 2013 fault....

When you download files from Microsoft Edge, they go into a specific folder where you can access them later. Typically this is the Downloads folder, which is found inside the Windows 10 user folder. While this may be fine for some people, you may find that you would prefer to have your downloaded files in a different location, such as a folder that you have created on your Desktop. Our tutorial below will show you how to change the location of the Microsoft Edge download folder so that you can use any folder you wish....

But if your password is old, weak, or has been shared with someone for whom you would no longer like to allow access, then it could be time to update that password. Our tutorial below will show you where to go on your MacBook so that you can update the user password. Change Your MacBook Air’s User Password The steps in this article were performed on a MacBook Air using the macOS High Sierra operating system....

The setting that you elect to use for this switch is entirely a mater of personal preference, and you might even find that you change the setting based on the situation. Our tutorial below will show you where to find the side switch setting so that you can adjust it as needed. Adjusting the Side Switch Setting on an iPad The steps in this article were written using an iPad 2, in iOS 8....

Your iPhone can notify you about new text messages by playing a tone, or by vibrating the device. You may already know how to change the text message sound on your device, but you can also customize the vibration pattern. If your iPhone is often on Silent or Vibrate, then having a different vibration pattern for your text messages than the pattern used for your emails or phone calls can make it easier to distinguish which type of notification you have received....

Our tutorial below will show you a quick way that you can change from the current wallpaper option to one that you might like better. So continue reading below to see how you can change the background wallpaper in the Android Marshmallow operating system. Your Android phone has a lot of useful utilities, including one that can capture an image of your screen. Our Pixel 4A screenshot guide can show you how....

One of the more helpful features of your iPhone running iOS 8 is its’ ability to show how much data each app has used since the last time the device’s statistics were reset. It can even show you how much data has been by the system services on the device, which is a category that includes things like Siri, iTunes, push notifications, and more. Find Out How Much Cellular Data is Being Used by System Services on Your iPhone The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 8....

This is true for the HomePod and HomePod mini, but Apple offers little guidance in cleaning these smart speakers. From our own personal experience and suggestions of others, we’ve come up with some guidelines for how to clean a HomePod or HomePod mini. How to Clean a HomePod or HomePod Mini (According to Apple) Apple offers only a few thoughts on how to clean your HomePod or HomePod mini. It offers much more guidance on how to keep your smart speaker from being damaged....

If you would prefer to simply revert to the default formatting for those cells so that you can start fresh, then there is a way to do so. Our guide below will show you how to select a group of cells in the spreadsheet and remove the formatting from them. How to Remove Formatting from Cells in Excel 2013 The steps in this article were performed in Excel 2013, but will also work in Excel 2010 and Excel 2016....

Thankfully, smartphones allow you to add multiple people to the same call to create conference calls where all of you can speak to and hear each other at the same time. We’ll explain how to conference call on iPhone and Android below. What is a Conference Call? A conference call is simply a telephone call involving more than two people. Modern smartphones allow you to call someone, then add another person to that call....

Step 1 (from your iPhone or iPod) Tap the Settings app from your home screen. Our end destination is going to be: Settings > General > Bluetooth Once in Bluetooth, Tap the switch to set it to on. Your device should now be discoverable by your computer. Step 2 (from your Windows computer) Click the Start menu orb and type bluetooth into the search box. From the list of Control Panel results, Click Add a Bluetooth device....

Extract Audio from a Video to MP3 Using VLC You won’t get any special message from VLC letting you know the file conversation is complete. The progress bar will disappear from VLC when finished. The amount of time it takes will vary depending on the length and size of the video file. Open the destination folder you chose, and there you will find your MP3 file with just the audio from the video....

First, you’ll need to download or create a search connector for the website you want to be searchable from Windows Explorer. Most larger sites already have a Search Connector created that you can download. But just in case you can’t find one, here’s how you would go about creating one. How To Create Your Own Custom Search Connector The easiest way is to start is by using an existing search Connector and modifying certain parts of it to match your needs....

Before starting, make sure you have an external drive connected, network location, or go old school with a blank DVD available. Create a Windows 8.1 System Image Now System Image is located in File History. So open the Control Panel on the desktop – not the metro version – and click File History. Go to File History control panel, lower-left corner click “System Image Back Up.” If you want to use the modern interface, hit Windows Key + W to set up Setting search and type in file history, and select it under the results....

Setting an alarm in the Clock app requires a few short steps that will have you set up with an alarm in a few moments. You will be able to specify the time and dates that the alarm goes off, as well as some additional settings that can really let you customize your alarms to how you need to use them. How to Set an Alarm on a Samsung Galaxy On5 in Android Marshmallow The steps in this article were performed on a Samsung Galaxy On5, in the Android marshmallow operating system....

The Windows HomeGroup feature lets you share files, folders, and printers connected to your local area network with other Windows computers. Each computer connected to the HomeGroup can share its library of pictures, music, videos, documents, and printers with other computers on the same HomeGroup. Any computer running Windows 7 or later can join a HomeGroup. This tutorial sets up a Windows Homegroup in Windows 10, but the steps are also applicable for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8....