In Windows 10 build 16215, OneDrive Files On-Demand has made it possible to get access to files stored on OneDrive via the cloud without you having to download them first. The idea behind OneDrive Files On-Demand is you not only get quick access to the files but also don’t have to come up with the storage space on your hard drive to host them. This […]
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How to Sync Folder to OneDrive in Windows 10
You can run commands in the Windows 10 command line to sync a folder that’s on the computer to your OneDrive account. Windows 10 also allows you to choose which folders you would like the operating system to sync to OneDrive automatically for you. The OneDrive folder can always be accessed via %UserProfile% in File Explorer. The following tutorial demonstrates how to sync a folder […]
How to Enable/Disable Automatic Pause OneDrive Sync in Battery Saver Mode
OneDrive comes with numerous settings that can be altered directly from the OneDrive icon in the Notification Area. Many of these settings have changed over time and Windows 10 has continued to evolve, but some of them have remained throughout all Windows 10 versions. One of the things you can do from the OneDrive settings is to enable or disable the chance to automatically pause […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Tips in Windows 10
Cortana is a cutting-edge virtual assistant. Cortana can help make your life more efficient because as a virtual assitant it will happily take tasks from your fingers and do the research for you. However, when you’re new to using Cortana it can be difficult getting to know how it is best utilized. As such, Microsoft has programmed its virtual assistant to offer you tips when […]
How to Turn Off Cortana Contacts, Email, & Calendar Permissions in Windows 10
The Settings app in Windows 10 states that Cortana works best when the virtual assistant lives in an environment where the language you choose on Windows matches the region on your computer. Similarly, Cortana also works better when you allow it access to your contacts, email, and calendar so it can remind you about tasks and when important dates are coming up. However, you don’t […]
How to Enable/Disable Cortana in Windows 10
If you wanted to remove Cortana from the taskbar, you can right-click on its icon and then deselect the Show Cortana button. Once you have done that, the virtual assistant should have minimal impact on your computer’s memory usage. However, if you are an administrator and want to disallow others to use Cortana, you would need to enable and disable Cortana using the Local Group […]
How to Change Cortana SafeSearch Setting in Windows 10
You can search the Windows operating system and the web through Microsoft Edge and Bing when using Cortana. Windows 10 allows you to choose between three search settings that can help filter search results. For instance, if you wanted only content that was suitable for children, you could enable that. Or, if you wanted to make sure the search results had no filter at all […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Location Permissions in Windows 10
When you first install the Windows 10 operating system, you are asked if you would like to enable location services so your computer knows your location to help personalize your features. Similarly, Cortana, the Windows 10 virtual assistant, also has its own location permissions you can turn on and off. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off Cortana location permissions when using a version […]
How to Change Cortana Language in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant, so you best believe she is multilingual. That said, she prefers it when your computer’s settings have the same speech and display language and a region that makes sense for those languages based on what we know of geography. Cortana is smart enough to pick a default language for a region, but you can also change that language if you’re […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Suggested Reminders in Windows 10
Though it’s sure to be turned off by some over privacy concerns, should you enable Cortana’s history permissions so the virtual assitant can get access to your email, contacts, and other communication history data, it can then really put the “assistant” in “virtual assitant” and remind you of things that needed to get done based on the data in your emails. When Cortana can read […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Listen Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 10
I had long wondered why in so many of my premium Windows 10 laptops I couldn’t seem to get them to go to sleep consistently. I have since learned it may be related to Cortana, and one of its default settings in particular, that allows her to keep listening at the expense of not having the computer go to sleep. If Cortana can continue listening, […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Browsing History Permissions in Windows 10
One of the most common settings people need to get to know from a web browser is how to delete the history so it cannot be tracked. Likewise, many people are iffy about using Cortana for similar reasons. Thankfully though you can change the browsing permissions strictly related to Cortana. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off the Cortana browsing history permissions when using […]
How to Change Name Cortana Uses for You in Windows 10
One of the most gratifying features of using the Cortana virtual assistant is that she will call you by your name. And in case you were to ever have a name change or feel like being called something different, you can indeed change the name Cortana will refer to you as when you use her in Windows 10. The following tutorial demonstrates how to change […]
How to Turn On/Off Hey Cortana in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant in Windows 10 that allows you to speak to your computer verbally and have it do the work to retrieve information for you. It is the first step toward the automatization of the operating system. As you would with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, you can ask Cortana what you’re local weather is like, and so forth, and wait for […]
How to Create Boundary for Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Mixed reality is the result of blending the physical world with the digital world. Mixed reality is the next evolution in human, computer, and environment interaction and unlocks possibilities that before now were restricted to our imaginations. It is made possible by advancements in computer vision, graphical processing power, display technology, and input systems. Technological advancement is what has enabled mixed reality experiences. There are […]
How to Setup/Pair Mixed Reality Motion Controllers in Windows 10
A Windows mixed reality headset works best with motion controllers. Motion controllers are an alternative to gestures. And Microsoft considers them better than gestures because they offer better precision when interacting with digital objects. Your motion controllers will go hand in hand with the mixed reality headset. Motion controllers are compatible with immersive headsets; however, they are not compatible with the Hololens. The following tutorial […]
How to Uninstall/Reset Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Once you have learned how to set up the Windows mixed reality headset in Windows 10, you will hopefully have started using it. And there may even come a time when you either want to reset it or uninstall it entirely. Windows developers haven’t given a reset button for mixed reality which suggests they don’t think you’re going to have to reset it. But whether […]
How to Create Task in Task Scheduler in Windows Vista
You can use Windows Vista’s Task Scheduler to automate tasks at certain times so you don’t have to physically be present to begin them yourself. Admittedly, the Task Scheduler is mostly used by Windows admins, but to those who do use it, it is very useful. The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a task in Task Scheduler when using a version of the Windows […]
How to Set Up Windows Mixed Reality Headset in Windows 10
I want to use mixed reality on my Windows desktop computer but don’t know how to set it up. I assumed my mixed reality headset will automatically work but it seems more complicated than even Bluetooth! Resolution: Once you have a mixed reality headset that is compatible with Windows, you will still need to set it up before you can use it. Thankfully, Windows 10 […]
Runtime Broker Process Using Too Much Memory
I know that my CPU is always going to be in use to some extent, but I notice a process called Runtime Broker via Task Manager that uses up a lot of it — 20% or more. Why does the Runtime Broker process use so much of my computing power, and is it essential to my Windows experience? Resolution: There are plenty of complaints regarding […]
Samsung SM-T350 Firmware
The Samsung SM-T350 was released in May of 2015 and came with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. Since tablets don’t get used as often as smartphones, there are many perfectly good Samsung SM-T350 tablets still being used today. And if you’ve managed to change the battery, there’s no reason it couldn’t be used as a perfectly good eReader for many years to come. […]
Samsung S20 OEM ROMs
The Samsung Galaxy 20 has many custom ROMs and they are easy enough to find. If we haven’t covered them here, you can usually find them on forums like XDA Developers. For OEM ROMs though it’s a different story. Samsung doesn’t offer stock firmware from its website, so you generally have to rely on websites that offer files often locked behind paywalls that have manually […]
Remove Bootloader Unlocked Warning Samsung
When you unlock the bootloader on a Samsung smartphone, you always get a warning screen each time the smartphone is turned on letting you—and everyone else who sees your screen—know that the bootloader has been unlocked. I remember the first time I unlocked the bootloader on my Samsung smartphone, and I must admit, it was a turn-off to know I had done something that created […]
Towelroot: ‘Please Ensure You Are Connected to the Internet’
When I try to get root access using the Towelroot one-click rooting tool, it says: “please ensure you are connected to the internet.” The thing is, I am already connected to the internet. How do I solve this? Resolution: According to several forums, no one knows exactly why Towelroot gives that error, but the common conclusion is you need to download another version of Towelroot. […]
How to Change build.prop Without Root
I need to change the build.prop but want to do it without root access to Android. Resolution: You can change the build.prop with a reliable file manager app for Android. File managers generally don’t require root access and often have this feature for changing the build.prop built into them already. The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the build.prop file via the System folder in […]
How to Unroot Android Magisk
I have managed to get root access with Magisk; however, I can not work out how to unroot my smartphone with Magisk. Resolution: Magisk is a revolutionary Android rooting tool that, thanks to its modules, allows for easier operating system customization than ever before. The drawback with Magisk is that it’s not a simple task to get root access with it and often there are […]
How to Install Magisk on Samsung SM-A022F
The Samsung SM-A022F smartphone was released on January 27 of 2021 and came with Android 10 out of the box. It has since been upgradable to Android 11 which is indeed a desirable operating system, but for some, it still comes overly bloated with Samsung’s default apps that cannot be uninstalled unless you were to have root access. That’s one of the main reasons people […]
How to Root Lenovo A5000 on Android 4.4.2 to 5.0.2
I have tried to get root access on the Lenovo A5000 running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop; however, none of the one-click rooting tools such as KingRoot or Framaroot work. How do people get root access to this device? Resolution: There is no official root method for the Lenovo A5000. Some blogs claim you can install TWRP Recovery for the Lenovo A5000 and then install SuperSU […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A02s on Android 12/11/10
The Samsung Galaxy A02s is a smartphone that was released at the beginning of 2021. It came with Android 10 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 12. The default battery life is pretty impressive given that it boasts a powerful 5000 mAh battery. But Samsung smartphones are notorious for coming with a decent amount of bloatware that many people prefer to remove. […]
LG LS997 Bootloader Unlock
Many smartphones come with unlocked bootloaders these days. If yours isn’t unlocked, don’t blame the manufacturer necessarily; often it’s the carrier that chooses whether “their” device will be unlocked or not. Thankfully any Android smartphone can have its bootloader unlocked. And often it’s only a few simple steps. The LG LS997 smartphone is the Sprint variant of the LG V20. It was released in October […]