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In this article, I’ll talk only about network or Ethernet printers. Also, this article is for Windows XP users. If you’re using Windows 7 or Windows 8, the process is far easier and you can read my other post on adding a printer to Windows 8 here. Now let’s get started. Here’s what you’ll need to do in order to setup the printer on your Windows XP machine: Step 1: First, connect the printer to your network by connecting one end of a Cat 5 or 6 cable (which should have come with your printer) to your router and the other end into the network port of your printer....

Microsoft did have a tool called Windows To Go (WTG) for creating portable workspaces, but it had a lot of limitations. For instance, it only supported USB drives certified for Windows To Go, external USB Hubs were not supported, and Windows To Go installations didn’t support feature updates either. As such, Windows To Go was deprecated in Windows 10 Version 1903. You can still use it to install older Windows versions, but this is generally not a good idea from a long-term perspective....

While Mac and Linux provide an easy way to pin a window on top, Windows OS does not natively support this feature. However, some specific applications do have this function built into them. Nevertheless, if you would like to get this feature on all applications, you mostly have to use third-party applications. Let’s see some ways how you can access this feature on Windows. How to Keep a Window Always on Top?...

The issue is that the messenger app doesn’t actually have an option to log yourself out. This is unlike many other apps where you have a clear button or option to sign out from your account. However, there are some ways to log out of Facebook Messenger on your devices. Log Out Of Facebook Messenger On iPhone You can log out of Facebook Messenger on iOS-based devices like iPhone and iPad by using the Messenger app itself....

It’s not as easy as making a torch – which only requires a stick and charcoal – but it comes close. This is great, since you will need torches to make lanterns anyway. Let’s see how. Lanterns vs Torches You might have already guessed it, but lanterns are more expensive than torches. If you’re only looking for a source of light to keep the monsters at bay, the humble torch is more than good enough for your needs....

In this article, we’ll show you how to measure distances, areas, and elevations on Google Earth. The first step is to choose a version of Google Earth to use. There are three main versions. The quickest way to get started is to access Google Earth on the web by visiting earth.google.com from a supported web browser. Currently, supported browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Mobile device users can download the Google Earth app from Apple’s App Store or from the Google Play store....

While it comes built-in on Apple devices, or at least freely available for download on the App Store, Windows users don’t have this option. So, opening it on Windows system isn’t as convenient as on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad. However, you still have several workarounds to open the file on your Windows system. Let’s get into the article to learn more in detail. How to Open .Pages File on Windows?...

Entering the safe mode allows Outlook to open with only essential configurations and without loading the add-ins. After closing the Outlook app, it will revert back to the normal mode the next time you open it. So, whenever you need to open in the safe mode, you can follow the methods mentioned below in the article. Using the Run Command You can enter a command in the Run window to open Outlook in safe mode....

The photos are best organized on a Mac computer through the built-in Photos app. Through this app, not only can you manage your images in different ways, but you can also sync them altogether through your iCloud account. The application is pretty smooth with its operations and easy to follow through with its different features. How to Organize Photos on Mac? Like any other application, you can access the Photos app either from the Finder or your Launchpad....

It’s probably true that the banking app you use on your iPhone probably encrypts the data sent between the phone and their servers automatically, but there is no guarantee. Plus, a lot of apps simply aren’t created with security in mind and therefore send data over the Internet in plain text. If you travel a lot and are routinely connected to unsecured WiFi networks, you should consider tunneling all that traffic through a VPN....

It can be anything like an email attachment (as winmail.dat files), image or video, a document or even data, which stores information for software to handle. The information contained within the .dat file can be binary or plain text but is related to the program that created the file. In order to read or open a .dat file, you need to know what kind of file it is, and then convert it to make it easier to open....

Image recovery tools can greatly help you retrieve lost pictures but recovering them via Google is equally easy. This article contains easy-to-follow steps and methods to recover your photos from an old Google account. How to Recover Photos From an Old Google Account? You can restore the pictures you want by reconnecting and syncing your old Gmail to your current mobile device. For computers, you can connect to the old Gmail and download the pictures through a web browser....

If the size of your PPT file is too large, it can take longer to load or have issues while sharing. In such cases, reducing the PPT size can help. We have listed some proven methods, like compressing media and PPT files, that can make your presentation more manageable. How to Reduce the File Size of Multimedia in PowerPoint? The size of the media files, such as images, videos, or audio, contributes to large PPT sizes....

Another consideration is what your purpose is for removing the GPU. Sometimes, you might also have to do some software removal to prepare for a new card. Why Should I Remove My GPU? There are a few reasons why a person might want to take the GPU out of their computer. Your purpose for removing it might determine exactly how you go about it. If you’re making way for a new graphics card, you may want to remove the GPU, all cables, and the software entirely....

Discord provides the Reset to Default option for some of the Settings, but not all of them. We have to get around this lack of a reset button by using the existing features. How to Reset Discord Settings? Resetting some settings on Discord is as easy as clicking a button since they provide an option to do so. But, if you want to reset the entire user settings on Discord, you might have to do some parts manually....

If you are facing a similar situation, this article might be the right one for you. In this article, we will show you how you can access, manage, and delete drafts on Instagram. Where Are the Drafts Located? Instagram allows you to post different kinds of content via four in-app features: Post, Story, Reels, and Live. With any of these features, you can capture/edit pictures or videos and later save them as drafts for future use....

In this post, you’ll discover how you can open HTML files in Word and save them in one of the supported file formats. Saving Web Pages to Word The easiest method, but with the worst results usually, is to simply save the webpage to your computer and then try to open it in Word. First, open your browser and go to the webpage you want to save. In the example below, we’re using Google Chrome but the process should work for any web browser....

In this article, we have done all the hard work and compiled the techniques that will overlook Snap Inc.’s Privacy Policy and let you take screenshots while the sender remains unaware. How to Screenshot Snapchat Without Them Knowing There are various methods under your display that you may fail to recognize unless someone sheds light on them. You can use the inbuilt screen recorder tool. Likewise, using Google Assistant is another efficient method....

These Memorialization settings help determine what happens to your Facebook account when you pass on. This article will help you set up settings for yourself and memorialize a page for someone else. How To Set Up Facebook Memorialization Settings At the end of your life, it may be nice to leave behind a sort of online memorial to yourself. Facebook provides you with the following two options. Set a “Legacy Contact,” someone who will manage your Facebook page after you’re gone....

Microsoft has created a compulsion for all Windows 11 Home and Pro users to create a Microsoft account during setup. Many users do not like being forced to do this and would like to use windows 11 with a local account. So how do we bypass this compulsion? Do not worry; we have two reliable ways to bypass it. We have also provided a third alternative which isn’t exactly bypassing it but will eliminate the Microsoft account from windows....