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Earlier this week Google released two interesting updates. The first was an upgrade for Picasa web albums and the second was for Google Maps. Here’s the breakdown. Picasa Albums Grow By 9000 For some users, 1000 web albums just weren’t enough for organizing their pictures. Because of this Google has increased the limit to a whopping 10,000 albums. You’re probably thinking, “Seriously? How many different sets of pictures can one really store on Picasa?...

Microsoft October Device Event 2015 Some of what we should see include two new flagship Windows Phones, Surface Pro 4, a new Microsoft Band, and more. It’s also safe to assume we’ll see new Preview builds of Windows 10 TH2 as well as an update for Windows 10 Mobile. Some of the devices that are going to be introduced are already floating around the web like the flagship phones: Lumia 950 and 950 XL that Microsoft accidentally revealed on its UK site last week....

Make Your Windows 10 Upgrade Successful Disconnect non-essential devices attached to your computer. If you have non-essential external devices (printer, scanner, etc.) connected to your computer during installation, these can interfere with the setup engine and prevent the installation from completing because Windows 10 is trying to detect and install them. So, keep only the bare essentials attached, keyboard and mouse. Disable your Antivirus utility, non-essential services, and startup programs. If you upgrade from a previous version of Windows or a former Windows 10 build, a typical blocker for Windows setup is security utilities....

iPhone 7 The new iPhone 7 has a “newish” design with a high gloss finish that you can see below, or you can get it without the gloss, too. You can get it in gold, silver, and rose gold. The Home button has been redesigned, has haptic feedback making it more responsive, and is customizable. It’s water and dust-resistant. There is a new chip inside called A10 Fusion 64-bit with four cores and an improved GPU....

Many years ago, I scanned my signature for use in digital documents, but I always wanted to be able to sign a document on the fly. The capability existed for many years; I just never saw the value of owning a tablet to enter my signature. In late 2015 I became the owner of a Microsoft Surface Pro; little did I know how much I would underestimate the Surface Pen as part of the user experience....

For this article, I’ll be covering the basics of adding a bot to your server. I will also briefly cover some good sites you can find bots on. Bots are made by the discord community, so they all function differently and are managed differently. Here, I’ll just use a basic, popular bot to give you a general understanding of how bots function on discord. Where To Find Discord Bots There are many resources out there that provide decent lists of discord bots....

To circumvent these issues for websites that you know are safe, you can set up a Trusted Sites list. This lets you maintain your current security level when using Microsoft Edge, but still visit those websites that you trust are safe. You can do it all right in your Windows 10 Control Panel, here’s how. Navigate to Trusted Sites in Windows You’ll navigate a bit to arrive at the spot to set up your Trusted Sites list, but once you land there, the rest is a breeze....

Add a User to Your Apple TV Running tvOS 13 On your Apple TV head to Settings > Users and Accounts > Add New User. The next screen will provide a list of email addresses you have previously used on the TV. But since you’ll need to add the other person’s Apple ID address, choose “Enter New” at the bottom of the list. Then enter in that person’s Apple ID and password then hit the “Sign In” button....

Automatically Change Your iPhone Wallpaper: Requirements Before getting started, make sure you have iOS 14.3 or later installed on your iPhone. To update your smartphone: Confirm that your iPhone is using iOS 14.3 or later. Otherwise, tap Download & Install to update. Once you’ve updated your iPhone, there’s one final step to perform: You can now start the process of automatically changing your iPhone wallpaper based on a schedule. Automatically Change Your iPhone Wallpaper: Shortcuts to Try Apple’s Shortcuts app lets you perform everyday tasks (or a series of functions) on your iPhone using your voice, a simple tap, or automatically....

Today I accidentally deleted a really important Text message on my Android Mobile! This was no ordinary text either. It was a job offer that included the $$$ and a few other details about the job. I had to call my new boss and explain what happened, looking like an idiot in the process… In the future, is there an easy way to avoid this? Sorry to hear about this groovyReader....

Step 1 – Launch CMD as an administrator Click the Start Menu Orb and Type cmd into the search box. Under the programs list that appears Right-Click cmd.exe and Select Run as administrator from the context menu. Step 2 In the command line, Type in the following command: You can replace the number 10 with any number you like, this will determine how many incorrect password attempts can occur before a lockout is initiated....

Get Quick Launch Bar Back in Windows 8 Right-click the Taskbar and go to Toolbars > New Toolbar. File Explorer will open up and you’ll need to copy the following path in the address bar and click Select Folder. %appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch If you have a problem getting to it using that path, just navigate to C:\Users\user_name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch That will add the Quick Launch toolbar on the Taskbar. Right-click the Taskbar and Unlock it....

That’s because of the DPI of the image is low. What is DPI, though, and how can you check the DPI of an image on your PC? Here’s what you’ll need to know. What is DPI? DPI stands for Dots Per Inch. This is a term, originally from printing, that refers to how many printed dots there are in one inch of your printed document. It’s now a term used across computing to allow you to determine the quality and resolution of a photo or image....

Clear Cookies for Individual Websites in Edge To get started, click on the Settings and more button (three dots) in the upper-right corner of the browser’s toolbar. Then scroll down and click on Settings from the menu. On the Settings page, click on Cookies and site permissions in the left pane. Next, on the right-hand side, scroll down to the “All permissions” section and click on “Cookies and site data” from the list....

Clicking on the (1) Manage History drop-down, you can also (2) Remove all Items or (3) Turn Browsing History on/off as shown below. I hope that helps. Actually, I updated the link after your comment so all good! Thanks for the comments. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Note: Office 2010 by default supports .odt format, so this is only useful if you are running 2007, 2003, or an even older version. Step 1 Right-click the .odt file that you would like to convert and select Open with > WordPad. If WordPad does not appear on this list, you can still use it from the “Choose default program” menu. Step 2 Now that the file is open in WordPad click the File menu to the left of the Home tab....

Whether you’re new to Slack and still getting the hang of it or simply haven’t taken the time to tailor your notifications, groovyPost is here to help! We’ll show you how to customize your Slack notifications on your desktop (including your browser) and on your mobile device so you never miss a message. Customize Your Slack Notifications Slack is available across computer platforms, online, and on mobile devices. So while you’ll see mostly the same options and features, some terms, actions, or the order in which you see the settings may vary....

I remember back in 2007 when the service was first introduced, it was automatically enabled. While this may not be true for newer accounts, if you are an old-school Gmail’r like me, then Google might be keeping tabs on your account’s web history without you even knowing it. Though, even back then Google provided a nice and easy way to opt out of the “feature.” Ready to permanently clear your history and disable further tracking?...

Facebook Fast Delete Messages To get started, go to the Facebook Fast Delete Messages homepage in the Chrome Web Store and install the extension. The extension will require access to your browsing history, data on Facebook, and other browser settings to work properly. Finally, click on Add to confirm the installation. After installing the extension, login to your Facebook account and open your Messages page; rather than an archive button, it will now show you a delete option (check out the screenshot below for an example)....

One way it “helps” you is by saving your search history. Facebook claims this is to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for. However, in the background it’s creating a database of your searches and querying things like brands, other people you’re following…etc.. Delete Facebook Search History If you want to start taking control of your privacy on Facebook – the best you can anyway – you can delete your search history....