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Google finally has added a way to protect the data stored on your My Activity page. The new verification tool became available on Tuesday, and The Verge reports that it will block anyone who doesn’t have your password from accessing your activity data. Your web and activity page is basically a list of all the things you’ve done across various Google services. This page includes info like location data, search data, and results for video searches on YouTube....

Google has been quietly developing the Fuchsia operating system (OS) from the ground up as a non-Linux-based alternative to its current OS. Google confirmed to 9to5Google that the upgrade is coming with the new firmware update for its first-generation Nest Hub devices. Users should have it soon, if not already. Previously, Nest Hub devices utilized Google Cast as the operating system. The differences between Cast and Fuchsia are so minimal that users might not even notice any changes....

Add Gmail to Outlook Using a POP Server You can set up Gmail as a POP account in Outlook, however, you’ll have to disable two-step verification first, as the Outlook app won’t ask for a verification code. To test that your new Gmail POP account works, go to the Send/Receive menu in Outlook, and click Send/Receive All Folders. You should see a status window pop up that shows the send/receive syncing process....

How to Put a Website on the Chromebook Menu Bar The Chromebook shelf is located at the bottom of the screen by default. Like the Windows taskbar and the Mac dock, it houses an app launcher and shortcuts to your commonly used apps. You can also add website shortcuts to your Chromebook shelf. To add website shortcuts to your Chromebook shelf, follow these steps: How to Customize the Chromebook Shelf There are a few other ways you can customize your shelf....

How to Add Programs to Startup in Windows 11 You can add or remove startup programs using a menu built into the Windows 11 settings menu. Here’s how to access it. The Startup menu will automatically list or remove apps when you install or uninstall them. It also provides an estimate of how much a program might increase the startup process. This estimate ranges from No impact to High impact. Don’t read too much into this estimate, however....

How Do You Block Someone on Discord? Blocking someone on Discord only a few clicks, and then you won’t have to hear from them again. Here’s how to do it. How to Block Someone on Discord Using the Desktop App To block someone on Discord on the desktop application, follow these steps. How to Block Someone on Discord Using the Mobile App Here’s how to block someone on the iPhone or Android Discord app: Now the user will no longer be able to contact you....

Adding a New Bookmark in Safari Anyone who assumes you use the Safari Bookmark icon, which looks like an open book, to bookmark a web page is only half right. That’s because there are two ways to add a bookmark in Safari. The fastest way is to press and hold the Bookmark icon at the top of the screen and select Add Bookmark from the pop-up menu. Adding a New Bookmark Using the Share Icon However, you have more options when you use the Share icon to add a bookmark....

How to Make Nintendo eShop Purchases If you have a Nintendo 3DS, your gaming experience isn’t limited to the game cards you buy in the store and plug into the back of your system. The Nintendo eShop lets you use your 3DS to buy games and apps online from the downloadable DSiWare library. Keep in mind that the Nintendo 3DS eShop doesn’t utilize Nintendo Points: All prices are listed in real cash denominations (USD)....

Call a Private Number for Free With *69 Following the FCC mandate to allow private calling, telephone companies created a service called Last Call Return that automatically calls the last number that called your phone, whether or not the call was private. The service is free for many, but not all, providers, and to activate it, dial *69 (in the U.S.) on a landline or cellphone before another call comes in....

How to Replace the Batteries in a Magic Mouse If your Magic Mouse has an oblong black tab on the bottom side, you can replace the batteries. It takes two AA batteries, and you can use either disposable or rechargeable batteries. It doesn’t take any special tools, so just make sure you have some fresh batteries ready before you start. Here’s how to replace the batteries in a first generation Magic Mouse:...

How Do You Change Alexa’s Voice to Shaquille O’Neal? Follow these steps to enable the Shaq voice skill on your Echo: How Does the Shaq Voice Skill for Alexa Work? Celebrity voice skills do not change Alexa’s default voice. Instead, Shaq will respond to specific requests. If you ask him for help making a list, setting reminders, or shopping, Shaq will defer to Alexa. Here are some examples of voice commands Shaq will respond to:...

How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to an iPhone The process of pairing a Bluetooth speaker with an iPhone only needs to happen once. Once a Bluetooth speaker is successfully paired to an iPhone, it should automatically connect each time it’s powered on. How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to an Android Phone Same as with an iPhone, the process of connecting a Bluetooth speaker to an Android device only needs to happen one time....

Connect a DVD Recorder to a TV Here’s how to connect your DVD recorder to your TV. Useful Tips for a Successful Connection If cable TV is coming in directly from the wall with no cable box, the only option is to connect the Coaxial cable to the RF input on the DVD recorder and then output to the TV using either RF, composite, S-Video, or Component audio and video cables....

How to Set up Apple AirPods With iPhone and iPad Before you begin, ensure your iOS device is updated to the latest operating system and your iPhone is unlocked and on the Home screen. Then, follow these steps to set up your AirPods on your iPhone or iPad. Why Do AirPods Have Such Great Sound? The Apple AirPods earbuds deliver amazing sound, true wirelessness, feel great in your ears, and support advanced features like Siri and automatic audio balancing when you take one out but leave the other in....

How to Access a Router as an Administrator There are several reasons you may need to access your router as an administer. One basic reason is to change the default password or username. You access the router through a web browser using either an Ethernet cable or a wireless connection. Here’s how: Routers are shipped with default usernames and passwords—usually, the word admin is the default username, but it could be different for your router....

How to Copy From Excel to Word The first method is the simplest, and you’re probably already aware of the it. You can easily convert your work from Excel to Word by copying and pasting. How to Convert Excel to Word Using Insert Object In contrast to copy and paste, inserting Excel as an object inserts a miniature version of your Excel document in Word, complete with multiple sheets and other features....

How to Create a Google Photos Slideshow Here’s how to create your simple Google Photos slideshow. Viewing a Google Photos Slideshow While you can choose the photos that appear in a Google Photos slideshow, you can’t otherwise customize it. The slideshow starts automatically, and you can’t change the amount of time a photo is shown before fading into the next one. You also can’t add or change music. All you can do is choose the album and the first photo of the slideshow....

Enable Access Key for Yahoo Mail The Access Key feature has replaced on-demand passwords in Yahoo Mail. With Access Key, you need just tap on your phone to log in to Yahoo Mail—with no password to type or forget. To turn on Access Key for your Yahoo Mail account and log in using only the Yahoo Mail app for iOS or Android: Log On to Yahoo Mail Using Account Key To sign in to your Yahoo Mail account using Account Key in a browser:...

How to Delete Your Grindr Account and Profile on Android Deleting your Grindr account and profile from an Android device is a little more involved than if you’re using an iOS device. The instructions here walk you through deleting your Grindr account and profile on Android. How to Delete Your Grindr Account and Profile on iOS The instructions for deleting your Grindr account are only slightly different on iOS than they are on an Android device....

How Do I Delete Photos From My iPhone but Not iCloud? Depending on your needs, you can try several methods to clear up space on your iPhone. Switch Off iCloud iCloud Photos syncing is a default on every iPhone. As long as there’s space on your iCloud account, it automatically syncs with Photos on the iPhone. In short, any photo on the iPhone or iCloud is the same and not a copy....