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How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

If your smartphone is lagging or running low on battery too fast, it might be time to figure out how to close apps on Android. Since apps launched on Android continue to run in the background long after you stop using them, closing them can improve battery life and operating speed. You can also close an Android app that is malfunctioning or taking too long
How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

Are you wondering how to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10? Whether you're using the default app for Windows 10 or the Skype desktop app, it is easy to disable Skype on startup. If you want to decide for yourself when to launch Skype on your Windows 10 computer or device, read this tutorial to learn how to stop Skype from starting automatically:
How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

Are you wondering how to record your important Skype calls to review or use later? With Skype's built-in recording ability, you can create podcasts, save precious moments with your loved ones, or make sure nobody misses what was discussed in the latest online meeting. Your Skype recording gets saved to a cloud for 30 days, during which you can download and share it. This tutorial
How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

If you're worried about your online privacy, it helps to clear the cookies stored by your Android browser, whether it's Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera (Mini), or Samsung Internet. While cookies save your preferences to offer a more personalized browsing experience, they also allow sites to track you and gather data about you. This tutorial illustrates the steps you need to take to clear the
How to record a Zoom meeting

How to record a Zoom meeting

There are times when you might want to record your Zoom meetings, like when you're a teacher and want to save the online lessons you're having with your students. Whatever your reasons, in this tutorial, we'll show you how to make Zoom meetings recordings. If you want to learn how to do that, as well as find answers to some common questions such as "Can
4 ways to share files and folders from OneDrive

4 ways to share files and folders from OneDrive

OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud service for storing and sharing files. You can store business documents, presentations, pictures, videos, your personal folders and many other types of items. You can share anything from OneDrive using the OneDrive app for Windows, iOS, Android and so on. However, you can also share stuff from the OneDrive website, in any web browser that you want to use. If you
How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time in Windows 10

How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time in Windows 10

Using multiple Skype accounts at the same time can help you keep an eye on different areas of your life simultaneously. You can use one account for work conversations and business calls, one to keep in touch with your family, and another to hang out and make plans with your friends. Either way, it doesn't make sense to keep signing in and out, when you
3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

Many people rely on using mobile platforms for working and communicating with coworkers, business partners, or loved ones. Even if it has had its share of security flaws, Zoom proved to be one of the best online meeting services. Are you using it for work, or maybe for keeping in touch with your family or friends? Did you know that Zoom allows you to schedule
How to open multiple windows of the same app in Windows 10

How to open multiple windows of the same app in Windows 10

In Windows 10, you can open multiple windows of the same app and work with them in parallel. Whether you're comparing information, transferring files from one location to another, or compiling data from several documents for your homework or report in Microsoft Word or Excel, running multiple instances of the same app can provide a significant boost in productivity. If you want to find out
3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

Microsoft's OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage services in the world, and it is built into Windows 10. OneDrive offers its users 5 GB of free storage space right from the start, and that's just what you get by signing up with a Microsoft account. You can add more space to your OneDrive storage using several methods, and one of them is free.
How to make audio and video group Skype calls (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to make audio and video group Skype calls (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

Skype offers the option to make both audio and video group calls for free from multiple platforms. You can catch up with your loved ones, even if they are far away, or take a business meeting without leaving your desk. And you don't need additional software to be part of a Skype group call, since this feature is built into the Skype apps for Windows,
What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

If you use a PC or a laptop with Windows 10, a Microsoft Surface tablet, or an Xbox One console, you have undoubtedly come across OneDrive, even if you don't use it. The same is true if you are using Office 365. You might have seen OneDrive even on your Android smartphone. Are you asking yourself: What is OneDrive? Do you want to know what
How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

Knowing how to share your screen on Skype is useful in a variety of situations. Whether you need help with your computer, want to show a presentation to your colleagues, or feel like getting a loved one's opinion on your dating profile, you can use Skype screen sharing during calls to broadcast what you see on your device. This tutorial shows you how to screen
6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

As more people are starting to work from their homes, online meetings are also becoming a necessity. Fortunately, there are quite a few services that allow you to meet online with your work colleagues, business partners, and friends. One of the best solutions is Zoom. If you need to join a meeting on Zoom, do you know how to do it? Are you wondering "How
How to add metadata to photos, in Windows 10

How to add metadata to photos, in Windows 10

Most people are not aware of the fact that every file in your computer stores a set of information about its source, author, and other details, depending on its type. This information is called metadata, and you can say that metadata represents "data about data." Pictures are a particular type of file, not just because they store visual information, but also because they have lots
How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

Did you know that you can get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp? During the Coronavirus pandemic, the app has been making the necessary social distancing more bearable by connecting both individuals and communities. Recently, several countries and organizations launched WhatsApp messaging services, in an effort to keep the general population informed and provide reliable data. This article shows you how to get updates about COVID-19
How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

Storing your files in OneDrive is a great way to access your data conveniently. Once your files are in the cloud, you can view or edit them using any device with internet access. But what happens if there is a file you need from your Windows computer, but it isn't stored in your OneDrive folder? You may think you're out of luck, but that is
2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

Zoom has become one of the most used online communication tools in the world, partly because its services and apps are of excellent quality and easy to use, partly because many people are working remotely from their homes these days. If you're looking for a communication service that lets you keep in touch with your colleagues, friends, or family, Zoom might be the solution you