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RELATED: Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: How Much Better Is a Wired Connection? Not All Ethernet Cables Are Equal Wired networks are generally very simple to use. Most of the time, you plug the cable into the Ethernet port or adapter on your computer and you’re good to go. Purchasing an Ethernet cable can seem far more complicated, with many different standards, speeds, and specifications to account for. Network cables are separated into different categories, with the base standard being Cat-5....

If you’d like to use the same formula across multiple cells, copy the formula instead of typing it individually in each cell. You can use both dynamic cell reference and absolute cell reference while doing this, and we’ll show you how. To copy an Excel formula, you can use either the traditional copy and paste method or drag and drop. Both work the same way and produce the same results....

On Windows 10, each window has a colored window border and a shadow. You can change the color of your window borders and even disable the shadow, if you like. Insider Preview builds of Redstone 5 change the default border color to gray so it blends in with the shadow, but you can re-enable colored window borders on Redstone 5, too. How to Choose a Border Color In the April 2018 Update and earlier versions of Windows 10, Windows automatically chooses a window color that matches your desktop background....

Starting with iOS 12, you will always have to unlock your iPhone or iPad to connect a USB accessory. This is because of “USB Restricted Mode,” which protects your iPhone or iPad from hacking tools like GrayKey. Why You’re Seeing This Message You’re seeing this message because of “USB Restricted Mode,” a security feature Apple added in iOS 11.4.1 and improves on in iOS 12. It prevents any USB devices from establishing a data connection while your iPhone or iPad is locked....

One benefit users of stock Android devices have had for the past few iterations of the OS is the System UI Tuner—a hidden menu that allows for extra customization of simple things like which icons are shown in the status bar, powerful notification controls, and more. Now, thanks to a new app (and a short workaround), you can have this menu on any Android device—not just ones running stock Android....

The Android home screen is powerful and customizable—if you take the time to set it up. While not an extensive guide on all things home screen, this beginner’s guide to the Android launcher should help get you started. What is the Launcher? The Android launcher is the first thing you see when you press the home button. In most cases, it houses the app drawer, the dock, widgets, and a lot more useful information....

Ubuntu’s Unity desktop is a change of pace, whether you’re coming from Windows or another Linux distribution with a more traditional interface. Unity has its own way of doing things, including powerful keyboard shortcuts. If you’re not using Ubuntu, you can play with Unity in your browser using the Ubuntu online tour website. This guide is targeted at new Unity users, but even experienced Ubuntu users might discover a few new tricks....

If someone is posting abusive messages in a Facebook Group you manage, you’ll want to remove it. It’s quick and simple to do, so here’s how. Click the downward facing arrow next to the offensive message. From the dropdown, select Delete Post. Facebook will ask you to confirm so click Delete again. And that’s it, the offending post is gone. If you’re not an admin in the Group, the best you can do is report the post....

Google can feel pretty pervasive and, if you’re concerned about your privacy, that might worry you. So, if you want to get rid of all your Google services, here’s how you can do it and what you’ll be losing. Editor’s Note: It’s worth pointing out before we begin that we’re not advocating getting rid of Google—we generally prefer their services over the competition. We’re simply trying to give you all the facts should you try to go that route....

Other people are the worst. You put up a lovely photo of yourself on Facebook and they just have to say the meanest things. The good news is that you can delete any comment that appears on one of your posts, photos, or videos. Here’s how. Go to the offending comment and hover your cursor over it. Next to the comment, you’ll almost always see a little X. Click the X and then Delete to remove it from your post....

This only applies to purchases you make within apps. If you purchased a paid app from the App Store, you can just revisit the App Store and reinstall the app. As long as you’re signed in with the same Apple ID you purchased the app with, you’ll be able to install it again on any device. Consumable vs. Non-Consumable Purchases RELATED: How to Prevent Your Kids From Spending Thousands of Dollars on In-App Purchases...

Do you have games on your Steam account you’d like to share with friends and family? You can do that using Steam’s “Family Sharing” feature. It allows others to access and play games from your library at no additional cost. How Does the Sharing Feature Work on Steam? Before we get started with using the sharing feature, let’s look at how it works. As the name suggests, Steam’s Family Sharing feature allows others to play games from your Steam library without needing to pay for the games....

Ubuntu 18.04 collects data about your PC’s hardware and software, which packages you have installed, and application crash reports, sending them all to Ubuntu’s servers. You can opt out of this data collection—but you have to do it in three separate places. How to Opt Out of System Information Reports After you install Ubuntu 18.04 and boot up, you’ll see the “Welcome to Ubuntu” window. Click through it and you can choose whether or not to submit data about your PC to Ubuntu on the “Help improve Ubuntu” screen....

iOS 11‘s new multitasking features make the iPad even more powerful. The ability to access the dock in any app allows you to more easily launch apps in split-screen mode. iOS 11 also adds a new drag-and-drop feature that allows you to move content between apps. Previously, iOS 9 added a long-awaited feature to the iPad: the ability to have multiple apps on-screen at the same time. iPads support three different types of multitasking: Slide Over, Split View, and Picture in Picture....

The Oculus Go is a great headset, but there’s no easy way to keep things secret on there. What if you want to browse something embarrassing—like a Linux fan page? Here’s how to use Incognito (Private Browsing) mode on the Oculus Go. On the home screen, look down at the toolbar, and select the “Browser” option (check out the image above). In your browser, look over to the left, and you’ll see the “Enter private mode” button at the lower left-hand corner....

Microsoft transformed the Sticky Notes app in with Windows 10’s Anniversary Update. The new Sticky Notes app supports pen input and offers reminders and other “insights”, thanks to Cortana. It’s a convenient, lightweight alternative to OneNote for taking quick notes. How to Launch Sticky Notes The Sticky Notes app is like any other application included with Windows 10. You can launch it by opening the Start menu, searching for “Sticky Notes”, and clicking the shortcut....

If you have a newer Android smartphone, the back camera has a much better sensor than most Windows laptops and some of the cheaper webcams on the market. Trust us—this is one of the fastest ways to improve your video-conferencing game. RELATED: 12 Tips for Video Conferencing While You Work From Home You can try using your video-conferencing platform’s Android app, but if you’re joining a work call, you might want to use your Windows computer instead....

Android “O” is officially Android Oreo, which is beginning to roll out to compatible devices now. As with most major Android releases, this one brings a host of new features and improvements over its predecessor, Android Nougat. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect when Oreo lands on your device. Play Video Android Oreo will be available on the following devices out of the gate: Nexus 6P Nexus 5X Google Pixel Google Pixel XL Nexus Player Pixel C...

While much of your Galaxy Z Flip 4 case hunting will come down to style, there are a few key things you should look for when comparing different products. The first (and arguably most important) is hinge protection. Your fancy new phone is only as good as that hinge—and if it’s not protected, it’s all that much easier for it to be damaged. Many cases come with some form of hinge protection, although you’ll have to put up with some added bulk....

So you saw something called “coreaudiod” while browsing Activity Monitor. What does that do, and could it be causing problems? RELATED: What Is This Process and Why Is It Running on My Mac? This article is part of our ongoing series explaining various processes found in Activity Monitor, like kernel_task, hidd, mdsworker, installd, WindowServer, blued, launchd, dbfseventsd, and many others. Don’t know what those services are? Better start reading!...