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What is Compatibility Mode in Excel? Microsoft has released different versions of Office till now. Hence, there are different versions of Microsoft Excel. Excel files created in older versions may not be compatible with newer versions and vice versa. That’s why Microsoft introduced the Compatibility Mode for Microsoft Excel and other applications. The Compatibility Mode allows users to open Excel files created on other versions of Excel. Why is my file in Compatibility Mode?...

How to turn off Design Ideas in PowerPoint Follow any of the methods below to turn off Design Ideas in Microsoft PowerPoint: 1] Turn off Design Ideas using the Design Ideas button Launch PowerPoint. Type a text into your slide and click the Design Ideas button on the Home tab in the Design group to open the Design Idea pane. Click the Design button again to turn off Design Ideas....

Windows Search Indexer runs in the background continuously to keep indexing new files and folders from the mentioned paths or locations. The more it indexes files, the bigger it gets. If you have low hard drive space and want to store some other important files than the Search Index, you can stop it manually. As mentioned earlier, you can turn off search indexing when your hard drive reaches a certain amount of free storage....

The Superfish malware replaces the advertisements on the website which the user visits, and replaces them with new advertisements which possibly benefit Lenovo and Superfish. This raises security concerns, since, when it intercepts HTTPS encrypted webpage to replace its own ads, it creates a mix of secure and insecure content, laying open the path for other hackers to potentially carry out their own attacks. If you bought a Lenovo laptop recently, you may want to first check if you have Superfish malware installed on it....

Uninstall preinstalled Apps & Games via Windows Settings How to uninstall Apps & Games via Windows 11 Settings Open Windows 11 Settings > Apps > Apps and features > Locate the app > Click on the 3 vertical dots and select Uninstall. How to uninstall Apps & Games via Windows 10 Settings While you can always right-click on the Game or App icon in the Start Menu and select Uninstall, you can also uninstall them via Settings....

Use your laptop screen as an external monitor If you’re ready to get more out of the Windows PC you already own and save money over buying a dedicated second monitor, this tutorial is for you. Using your laptop screen as an external monitor is one of the last things buyers consider when they first purchase one. However, it’s good to have it as one of the options. To get started, open Windows Settings on the laptop that you want to use as the second display....

In this article, we’ll discuss about this simple yet useful app included with your operating system. The Alarms app basically has three sections in it; Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch. Now let us see separately the functionality of each of these sections in detail. How to use Alarms App in Windows 8.1 First of all, you can find the Alarms app by searching for it in Windows. You have to press Windows Key + Q and type alarm....

Figma is a user interface design app with web-based graphics editing capabilities. Using Figma, you can design graphics, wireframe websites, make prototype designs, create mobile UIs, and also craft social media posts, and much more. This article discusses various features of Figma on Microsoft Teams and you can use Figma on Microsoft Teams. As a graphic editing tool, Figma is unique. It works directly on your browser hence you can access your projects while on a Microsoft Team’s call and even start designing....

Port Query (PortQry.exe) tool in Windows 11/10 Windows has many tools for diagnosing problems in TCP/IP networks (ping, telnet, pathping, etc.). But not all of them allow you to conveniently check the status or scan opened network ports on a server. The PortQry.exe utility is a convenient tool to check the response of TCP/UDP ports on hosts to diagnose issues related to the operation of various network services and firewalls in TCP/IP networks....

Signal app Tips and Tricks Getting Started with the Signal app is easy. You need to register your phone number, confirm your identity with the sent OTP, and then set up basic profile details. Once done, check out the list of customization offered by the Signal App. Some of the features are Android only, i.e., they might not be available on iOS (iPhone). That said, you may also find some of the features similar or exactly the same as other apps....

Samsung Screen Recorder for Windows PC The Samsung Screen Recorder app can now be downloaded from the Microsoft Store for PCs running on Windows 11/10. However, the screen recorder can currently only be used on Samsung computers. Upon installation, you need to click on the launch button. After being launched, a vertical bar pops in on the top of the screen with options for users to start recording, take a screenshot, or turn the webcam on....

How to use Windows Libraries effectively in Windows 11/10 The default Windows Libraries are Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos. Since Libraries have many benefits like quick access and so on, it is necessary to know and understand how to use Libraries effectively in Windows 11/10/8/7. Once you add a location to the Library, it’s just one click away inside of File Explorer. This way, you can easily manage your work or daily tasks....

Today most of us use wireless presentation clickers often called as wireless remote controls to effortlessly play a video in powerpoint. The lectures are made more interactive and distraction-free by using clickers to move the slide effortlessly behind you as you speak to the audience. Most of the speakers invest in a presentation clicker to deliver an eye-catching presentation to gear up your professional game. Presentation clickers help the speakers to proactively engage the audience by moving away from the screen....

While this is not harmful if you have your own personal computer system, but it can certainly be awkward if you share a computer. Thankfully, there is a solution to this problem. In this Click on Remove and remove the products individually from your browsing history. However, you can remove all your history items at one go too. Click on the Manage History drop-down menu on the right corner. You can also turn Browsing History Off just by checking the box....

Activity History in Windows 11/10 Keeping Windows Privacy in mind, Microsoft offers you to manage your activity history, and restrict Windows to keep track. Just before we start, there are a few things you should know about Timeline and Activity History: It collects activities from the PC you are using.It can sync your activities from this PC to the cloud.You can access this history when you switch PC All these are linked with the Microsoft Account you sign in to the PCs....

Improve Wireless Network Speed How can you improve the wireless network signal? Here are some tips that will help. 1] Place Your Wireless Router or Access Point At A Central Location You need to check out the central point of the wireless network you have installed in your home and place the wireless router accordingly. If your house consists of two floors and you wish to access the network from any of the floors, you may want to place the router on top of a shelf so that both floors get proper signals....

Installation ended prematurely because of an error Installation ended prematurely because of an error is a generic error that can occur with any software installation or reinstallation. So the solutions we suggest here works for similar issues. Once done, make sure to download a fresh copy of the software you want to install. 1] Use a third-party uninstaller If the software uninstallation weren’t complete, it would leave files which could be the cause....

Get a list of all installed apps on Windows 10 Here is a comprehensive list of features that you can see in InstalledAppView- It shows all the essential details of system apps. It displays app name, app version, Registry name, last Registry modification date, installation folder and modification date, installation folder owner name, uninstallation command, quiet uninstallation command, Registry key, install user, and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).Show and export list: It not only shows the list and details but also it can help you save the list with all the information to your computer....

Internet Connection stops when Mobile Hotspot is turned on If the Wi-Fi or Internet connection stops when the mobile hotspot is turned on on your Windows 11/10 PC, follow these suggestions: Before heading towards these solutions, it is recommended to restart your computer once. Many times, a simple restart fixes various issues within seconds. 1] Change band – 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz When you set up a mobile hotspot, it asks you to choose the band....

Le Dimmer screen dimmer tool Using Le dimmer is pretty straightforward. Just download the application, extract its contents and run the application. Upon installation, you can see a tiny bulb icon residing in the system tray. When seen, the dimming action starts right away. Launch any other program and only that one is seen active, other dims away. That’s not it! If you would further like to increase the degree of dimming, there’s a useful command line switch you can make use of....