Normally, if you browse websites in the normal browsing window, it stores all the data on your computer. The same thing doesn’t happen when you use the Private or Incognito mode. However, let’s assume that you want to browse the internet in the normal browsing mode but do not want to save any data. In such situations, you can follow this step-by-step guide. Prevent Chrome from saving Browsing History and Data using Group Policy To prevent Chrome from saving browser history using Group Policy, follow these steps: To learn more about these steps, continue reading....

Remove double spaces in Word Another reason many Word documents might contain double-spaces after every full stop is that doing so was the convention for typewriters. Those who practiced typing on a typewriter would be habituated to the double-space after full stops even while creating documents on a computer. The method explained below can remove double-spaces from Microsoft Word files, however, it is known to work with many other similar Word editors....

Reset Windows Backup to Default settings To reset the ‘Backup and Restore (Windows 7)’ feature, aka Windows Backup settings to its default, follow these steps outlined below: Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog. In the Run dialog box, type cmd and then press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER to open Command Prompt in admin/elevated mode. In the command prompt window, copy and paste the command below and hit Enter....

Reset Windows Spotlight in Windows 11/10 First, you need to make sure that Microsoft Edge and Settings apps are allowed to run in the background. Open the Windows 10 Settings App and navigate to Privacy > Background apps. From the list populated in the right-side panel, toggle Microsoft Edge and Settings switches to On. Next, open Personalization > Lock screen and for the drop-down of Background, select either Picture or Slideshow....

Secure files with OneDrive Personal Vault The software giant created this section primarily on the basis of security. Its more secure than other sections of OneDrive, therefore, for those with sensitive files, the best spot to store them is in the Personal Vault. When its time to gain access to the Personal Vault, users are required to log-in by using two-factor authentication, fingerprint authentication, Windows Hello, PIN, or even facial authentication....

What is a Security Key A security key is a physical device which can be used to sign in instead of using your username and password. However, you will always need a PIN with the security key, for the obvious security reasons. You can also add your Fingerprint lock with the security key for extra safety. The security keys are also available on sale from the retailers dealing in computer accessories....

Google Docs offers several exciting features, out of which voice typing is the most used feature by users as Google Docs cloud application delivers robust and almost 100% accurate voice dictation solution. So all Google Docs users must go through this article thoroughly and eventually use voice commands for typing. How to use Voice Typing in Google Docs Here are the basic steps to using Voice Typing on Google Docs: Voice Typing tool processes your voice in real-time....

If you are not aware, Facebook Chat or Messenger supports file sharing natively. Why this feature is still not known to many users is for the simple reason that it lies somewhat hidden in a menu in the chat client. You can, however, upload the file to the Internet and share the link pointing to it in chat. Share Files with Facebook Friends Log into your Facebook account and open a chat box for the friend you want to share files with....

How to show or hide Picture Placeholders in Word To show or hide picture placeholders in Microsoft Word, follow these steps: To know more about the process, keep reading. To get started, you need to open Microsoft Word on your PC. Then, click on the Options menu visible in the bottom-left corner to open the Word Options panel. Following that, switch to the Advanced tab and head to the Show document content section....

Show Taskbar in Full-Screen mode on Windows 11/10 Here are few methods you can use to display or show the taskbar in Full-Screen mode: Every method has its own advantage, so make sure to try each of them. 1] Press Win Key If you press the Windows key on the keyboard, to open Start, it will instantly display the taskbar, and when you release it, the full-screen mode will resume. This is excellent if you need to check on the clock or the taskbar for any status update....

If you use a Windows 11 powered touch screen computer with a stylus, this Pen menu could be a handy companion. Windows 11 displays an icon on the right side of the Taskbar, and a menu pops up when you touch or click the corresponding icon when the Pen is in use. Following that, you can use this section to pin frequently used apps and open them quickly. How to show the Pen Menu Taskbar Icon on Windows 11 To show the Pen Menu Taskbar icon on Windows 11, follow these steps: To learn more about these steps, continue reading....

Let’s assume that you have a spreadsheet containing the full name of some people, and you want to split the first name and last name into two columns. Instead of names, it can include anything like product list, your services, and price, or anything else. If the number of rows is small, you can do it manually. The problem occurs when you need to do the same with hundreds of columns in either Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets....

How to tell if your computer is 32 or 64-bit Windows You can make use of Windows Settings or the Control panel to tell if your computer is running 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows and using 32-Bit or 64-Bit hardware. 1] Using Windows Settings From the Windows 11/10 WinX Menu, open Settings > System > About. Under Device specifications> System type, you will see if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows operating system on a 32-bit or 64-bit hardware....

How to turn off Message Preview in Outlook Follow the steps below to turn off Message Preview in Microsoft Outlook: Follow the steps below to turn off Message Preview in Microsoft Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook. Click the View tab. Click the Message Preview button in the Arrangement group. Click the Off option in the drop-down menu. A message box pops up; you can choose to turn off the Message Preview for ‘This Folder’ or ‘All Mailboxes....

How to Turn Websites into Desktop Apps in Windows 11/10 It is pertinent that you have an understanding of how these website desktop apps work before you create any for yourself. A website, when opened as an app, looks and can be used the same way as you’d work on it on a browser. The only difference is that none of the toolbar elements, such as the bookmarks section, are present in the app....

Microsoft included Widgets in Windows 11 with lot more features, options, flexibilities, etc. Whether you need to check the weather forecast, latest sports news, or general happenings from across the globe, you can quickly open Widgets from the Taskbar and find everything in one place. It is easy to add or remove Widgets from Windows 11 Taskbar, and that is why you can easily go through this new feature if you are using Windows 11....

Look no further, with Power Query technology in Excel, you can change this. The new capability added to Excel allows you to unpivot static tables, ie. access your tables, perform a transformation and create a PivotTable from the transformed data, in Excel. Unpivot Static Tables in Excel Consider you have an Excel workbook that is dedicated for manual data entry to track the number hours you expend energies on a single relevant project....

While there exist some good free software update checker tools to find outdated programs and update them, for those who want to bulk update programs using Windows Package Manager, this post is helpful. Do note that only those programs are updated that can be recognized by the repository used for getting the updates. The default community repository recognizes 1500+ programs that can be updated. Update installed programs at once using WINGET To update all programs in one go, you can use Windows Package Manager with elevated PowerShell, Command Prompt, Windows Terminal, or any other Windows Console application....

Autodesk Sketchbook, now free, is a raster graphics software application for expressive drawing & concept sketching. In simple words, Autodesk Sketchbook is a drawing and painting solution for creative people like architects, designers, and concept artists. It lets you create striking illustrations in minimal time and allows you to stay productive on all major platforms and devices. This drawing app is available on multiple platforms including, desktop, Windows 10, and mobile....

In this article, we will see how you can use Eudcedit and Charmap built-in tools of Windows 11/10. Eudcedit creates special characters and symbols in Windows 11/10 If you want to create your own special characters and symbols, you can use the Eudcedit tool. Because this tool creates user-defined special characters, it is also known as Private Character Editor. Follow the below-listed steps to open the Eudcedit tool on Windows 11/10: Alternatively, you can also open the tool by typing “Eudcedit” or “Private Character Editor” in the search box....