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Group and Ungroup Conversation Threads in Windows Mail Arrange messages in conversations in Windows Mail or turn the feature off, if desired. Group Conversation Threads in Outlook In Microsoft Outlook, the settings for conversations are on the View tab. Change Conversation Options Outlook allows you to change several other conversation options, as well. These are available from the View tab. Show Messages from Other Folders displays messages in the conversation that you have moved to other folders, including messages in your Sent Items folder....

How to Filter Data in Excel If you want to filter data in an Excel spreadsheet, here’s how to do it. How Filtering Works Best Practices for Filtering Save yourself some hassle by following best-practice guidelines for working with filtered data: Unless there’s a good reason for it, don’t save a shared spreadsheet with filters active. Other users may not notice that the file is filtered.Although you can filter on several columns simultaneously, these filters are additive, not exclusive....

Adding Funds to Venmo via Your Bank The first option for funding your Venmo purchases is by linking your bank account to your account. While Venmo will default to using your balance in the app first, if your balance doesn’t cover your purchase then you can add your bank account as an option to transfer the funds. Entering your login information for your bank may allow you to verify instantly; otherwise, Venmo sends micro-transfers of < $2 to your account to confirm your identity....

How to Add Programs to Startup in Windows 10 You can enable or disable apps from running on startup in the App Startup Control Panel and the taskbar, but the only place you can add new startup programs is through the Windows startup folder. What Is the Windows Startup Folder? The Windows startup folder is a folder that Windows looks in for programs to run every time it starts. This was the only way to manage startup programs in older versions of Windows....

How Do I Add Widgets to My iPad Home Screen? If you’ve added widgets on your iPhone, adding widgets to your iPad home screen will be very familiar. If not, don’t worry: It’s very easy. Here’s what to do: How Do You Customize Widgets on iPad? By following those steps, you’ve added a widget to your iPad home screen. But you’ll probably want to customize your widgets, or at least their location....

How to Back Up Your Android Phone Automatically Backing up your Android data is simple. Google stores most of your options and data in the cloud, making it easy to transfer it from one device to another, such as when you buy a new phone. As long as your Android device uses your primary email, nearly everything in the Google suite, including Calendar, Contacts, Gmail, and other Google apps, is set to automatically back up....

Do I Qualify for a Groupon Refund? The Groupon refund policy is something you always have to keep in mind when attempting to get a refund for your Groupon. All Groupons fall under four different categories and each of these categories has a different policy: Local Deals: Can be returned for a refund within 3 days of the purchaseGroupon Getaways: Refunds are available until the “book-by” dateGroupon Goods: Can be returned for a refund within 30 days of the delivery dateGroupon Live: Cannot be refunded past the day of purchase, unless the event is canceled or rescheduled...

How to Cancel Audible Membership It’s easy to cancel an Audible membership, no matter what your reason for doing so. You keep all the books you’ve already purchased and can still buy Audible books at full price. You won’t be able to return any books after you cancel, and you lose any existing credits on your account that you haven’t used. You must cancel your account from a desktop browser. Here’s how....

Canceling on the Website The following steps will show you how to cancel your subscription via the HBO Max website. Canceling via the HBO Max App The following steps will show how to cancel your subscription via the HBO Max app. The instructions are the same whether it’s on mobile or tablet, but the images seen are from the mobile app. Can You Cancel Through a Provider? Some streaming and cable TV providers allow customers to get HBO Max via their service....

How to Change the iPad Side Switch Action By default, the iPad side switch is used to mute the iPad, but that’s not its only function. If you prefer, change a setting on the iPad so that when you toggle the switch, the iPad locks in landscape or portrait mode. Locking the orientation of the iPad is convenient when playing a game or reading a book and holding the iPad at an odd angle....

How to Switch Languages on a Samsung Phone Anytime you use your Samsung keyboard, you can switch between languages on the fly. Open the app you want to type in, such as Messages. The spacebar displays the language abbreviations for each one you’ve installed. Tap and hold the spacebar to select another language. You can also tap the globe icon next to the spacebar to toggle between languages. How to Change the Language Back to English on a Samsung Phone To switch back to English, tap and hold the spacebar and select English....

How to Change Your TV Resolution Turn on your TV and use your remote to complete the following steps. Specific names of buttons and menu options may differ among TVs, but generally, the process is the same. How Do I Fix the Resolution on My TV HDMI? If you’re connecting your TV to another device via HDMI, changing the resolution on your TV may not help in getting to your desired display....

Does Apple Magic Keyboard Come With a Charger? Yes, the Apple Magic Keyboard comes with a USB-C to Lightning cable for charging purposes. It’s possible to use it while it’s plugged in and charging, or you can go wirelessly once there’s sufficient charge. Does Magic Keyboard Need to Charge? Yes, but not often. When your Magic Keyboard arrives, it should come with a certain amount of charged battery power already. Its internal battery can power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges depending on how frequently you use it....

Supplies You Need You might not need every supply listed here to clean your camera’s various components. The first item is essential, though; it will clean all parts of your point-and-shoot digital camera safely. You should be able to find everything you need at a camera or electronics store or online. Anti-static microfiber cloth (free of chemicals and oils; stored in a plastic, re-sealable bag for protection)Lens-cleaning paper or a clean, soft, cotton clothLens-cleaning fluid (may substitute a few drops of clean water)A small, soft-bristle brush...

How to Clear Your Browsing History in Chrome You can delete some or all of your browsing history if you don’t want a record saved on your computer. Here’s how: How to Clear Only Selected Sites From History in Chrome If you don’t want to clear all your browsing history, you can remove a single site or a selected group of sites from your browsing history. To do this: Types of History and Data You Can Delete You must understand what each browsing or data category includes before clearing it, or you may erase important information....

How to Connect a PS3 Controller to a PC In addition to your DualShock 3 controller and PC, you’ll need a mini-USB cable and the following files: ScpToolkit Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer Xbox 360 controller driver (only needed for Windows 7) When you’ve assembled everything you need, here’s what to do: How to Use Your PS3 Controller With Your Computer Once installed properly, the DualShock 3 should automatically work with the Steam client and any PC game that supports gamepads....

Add Monitors Using a USB External Display Adapter These are adapters which turn your USB port into one or two external display ports. Use a Thunderbolt Port to Add a Second Monitor If you have a newer laptop, you might not even realize you have a special port on your computer called a Thunderbolt port. These ports are available on both macOS and Windows 10 laptops. This port is usually located near the power adapter port....

Here’s a look at the evolution of the Dock and how to change back and forth between a 2D and 3D appearance using Terminal or the third-party cDock utility. The Evolution of the Dock OS X Cheetah introduced the Dock, creating the Mac desktop’s distinctive look. It was a basic 2D dock with the original Aqua pinstripe interface elements introduced in the first OS X version. The Dock morphed a bit through Puma, Jaguar, Panther, and Tiger, but remained 2D....

Change iTunes Settings to Create MP3s The first step is to make sure the iTunes file conversion feature is set to create MP3 files. It can produce many kinds of files, including AAC, MP3, and Apple Lossless. To enable iTunes to create MP3 files: How to Convert AAC to MP3 Using iTunes To convert an AAC music file to MP3 format in iTunes: How to Get the Best Sound Quality for Converted Files Converting a song from AAC to MP3 (or vice versa) can result in a loss of sound quality for the converted file....

Convert an HEIC File Using CopyTrans HEIC for Windows HEIC, also known as HEIF files, is a useful format, but sometimes, you need JPG files. CopyTrans HEIC for Windows is a software plugin for Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. Here’s how to use it. How to Convert HEIC to JPG With HEICtoJPEG Another form of HEIC converter is HEICtoJPEG. It’s a website, so you don’t have to worry about installing new software to convert files....