Microsoft Edge: Change the Default Search Engine to Google or DuckDuckGo
By default, Bing is used as the default search engine with the Edge browser. However, if you want to use a different search engine such as Google or DuckDuckGo, follow the steps in this tutorial.
How to Enable Smart Lock and Trusted Face on Your Android Phone
Here is some good news for you. Lollipop 5.0 comes with features to keep your Android phone secure without having to punch in your passcode constantly. With Smart Lock, you type your passcode once, and as long as your phone stays near you or in a trusted location, you do not have to type it again.
Smart Lock works with Trusted places, Trusted devices, and a Trusted face — yours. Combined with an Android security mobile app, Smart Lock delivers the perfect blend of safety and convenience.
The Easiest Way to Create a Google Account Using an Android Device
To maximize the use of your Android phone, you need a Google Account. Without one, you cannot even start downloading free applications and content from the Play Store. You can create a Google account through a website. However, you still need to verify your Google account via SMS or a phone call. This control is in place to prevent the creation of multiple Google accounts using automated procedures. This verification process may inconvenience some users as you need a unique, previously unregistered phone number to verify your newly created account. What most Android users do not know is that an Android phone can be used to create a Google account quickly and easily. This article explains how to create a Google account in a few steps using your Android phone or tablet.
Windows 10: Change the Theme Accent Color
By default, Windows 10 extracts colors from your desktop’s background and uses the main extracted color for text, icons, app tiles, and many other elements in the system. While this feature helps to create a system theme that matches your wallpaper, the extracted color may sometimes create a theme that you find unappealing. Furthermore, if your computer shuffles through a lot of wallpapers throughout the day, the theme will be changed constantly. Luckily, it is possible to set the accent color manually without relying on the current desktop background. Here’s how.
How Do I Send an Emergency Message Using My Samsung Galaxy Device
The latest Samsung Galaxy devices have safety features that are helpful during emergencies. One of them is Emergency Message Mode that allows you quickly to send a message showing your current location and address. You need to enable Emergency Message Mode on your device so that you can use it. Read on to learn how to maximize the use of this feature.
How to Share a Google Calendar
Have you been tasked with scheduling study groups, team meetings, or class due dates? You can create a shared Google Calendar to communicate relevant events to everyone who is interested. You have the choice to share with a few individuals or to make your calendar public so that anyone can find and add it. Read on to learn more about sharing your own Google Calendar.
Mac: How to Use Multiple Desktops
My life changed for the better when I discovered multiple desktops for Mac OS X. I am a multitasker and tend to have several applications running at once. Multiple desktops, sometimes called “spaces,” help me stay organized and switch quickly between apps. Here’s how to set up multiple desktops on your Mac.
How Do I Enable USB Storage on My Firefox OS Device
Most Firefox OS devices come with a slot for a memory card. You can use this extended memory space for your multimedia files such as music, photos, videos and movies. By using a USB cable, you can connect your Firefox OS device to a computer and share files between the two devices. However, by default, this function is not enabled to protect the files on your phone. If you want to enable the USB storage function on your Firefox OS phone, then this article is for you.
How to Test Your Internet Speed
Does your internet seem sluggish? If you have purchased an internet package that was advertised at a certain speed, this article will walk you through how to test to find out what your internet speed really is.
How to Go Back to Windows Phone 8.1 from the Windows Phone 10 Preview
Since Windows Phone 10 is still a work in progress, the OS may exhibit some bugs and strange behaviors. If you have been testing out Windows Phone 10 using the Insider Program and think that your phone is not stable enough to be used daily, you can always revert to Windows Phone 8.1. Here is how.
How to Upload Pictures to Google Photos
