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How to take screenshots on your Chromebook
Chromebooks 101: how to take screenshots on your Chromebook – By Barbara Krasnoff The Verge
Screenshots can be useful for a variety of reasons. For example, you can send copies of error messages to support services, show a friend what your game screen looks like, or save a tweet that you suspect is going to be deleted in a few minutes. Today’s laptops all include ways to take screenshots, and that includes Chromebooks.
– Ctrl+Shift+V Is the Best Shortcut You’re Not Using
Ctrl+Shift+V Is the Best Shortcut You’re Not Using – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Tired of pasting and getting weird fonts and formatting in Windows 10 or 11? Don’t use Notepad as an intermediary. Try Ctrl+Shift+V, and you’ll get only the text you want. Here’s why.
What’s the Difference Between a Hub, a Switch, and a Router?
What’s the Difference Between a Hub, a Switch, and a Router? – By Ask Leo! YouTube
The Best USB Flash Drives of 2022
The Best USB Flash Drives of 2022 – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
The primary factor you have to keep in mind when shopping for a flash drive (also known as a thumb drive) is how much storage you’ll need. Depending on the brand you buy and how powerful it is, flash drives can get pricey. Generally, it’s better to go for a higher capacity flash drive, so that you don’t fill it up and need a replacement as quickly.
Bitwarden now lets you generate fake alias email addresses in addition to passwords
Bitwarden now lets you generate fake alias email addresses in addition to passwords – By Manuel Vonau Android Police
Password managers are vital these days, helping you create and store individual and strong passwords for all of your online accounts. However, you might not be comfortable sharing your personal email address with every single service out there and might prefer to use either a throwaway email or an email forwarding service like Firefox Relay. This is where Bitwarden comes in with its latest update. It now directly integrates with SimpleLogin, AnonAddy, and Firefox Relay, helping you create unique and private user names in addition to passwords right through the Bitwarden app and browser extension.
USB Flash Drive vs. External Hard Drive
USB Flash Drive vs. External Hard Drive: Which Is Better? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
If you’re looking to expand your portable storage, you’re likely considering either an external hard drive (HDD) or a smaller portable flash drive. So what are the differences, is one always better than the other, and are there other options?
What is Link Rot
What is Link Rot, and How Does It Threaten the Web? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
If you’ve been browsing the web and hit a 404 error page or an unexpected redirection, you’ve seen link rot in action. Over time, the links that hold the web together break, threatening our shared cultural history. Here’s a look at why that happens.
– What Does “LTE” Mean on a Phone?
What Does “LTE” Mean on a Phone? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Curious about the LTE symbol on your smartphone? It’s one of the many wireless standards that allow you to communicate on the go. But what does LTE mean, and how is it different from 5G?
Google Drive adding cut, copy, and paste
Google Drive adding cut, copy, and paste shortcuts to greatly speed up file management – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Google is updating Drive on the web with useful keyboard shortcuts to make managing your files much simpler. Fortunately, the key combos are pretty standard and align with modern file browsers, but they only work in the Chrome browser.
Chromebooks Get a New “Cursive” App for Handwritten Notes
Chromebooks Get a New “Cursive” App for Handwritten Notes – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Google has been testing its new ‘Cursive’ notetaking application on select Chromebooks, and now it’s officially available on any Chromebook that supports stylus input.
The Origins of Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+Z Explained
The Origins of Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+Z Explained – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
We use them dozens of times a day: The Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, and Ctrl+V shortcuts that trigger Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste. But where did they come from, and why does Windows use those particular keys for those functions? We’ll explain.
– How to Make Your Facebook Account More Private
How to Make Your Facebook Account More Private – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Facebook has a shaky reputation when it comes to privacy, but it’s a useful tool for keeping in touch with friends and family. If you’re going to use the social network, there are a few things you can do to lock things down as much as possible.
Revitalize an Elderly Mac with Google’s Chrome OS Flex
Revitalize an Elderly Mac with Google’s Chrome OS Flex – By Julio Ojeda-Zapata tidbits.com
When my brother was killed in 2017, I inherited his Apple setup that included a late 2012 Mac mini. Initially inclined to donate the computer, I decided to keep it as a reminder of the Apple-obsessed Frankie. I couldn’t find a compelling use for his increasingly sluggish Mac, however, so I set it aside.
Do You Really Need Antivirus Software on Your Windows or Mac Computer?
Do You Really Need Antivirus Software on Your Windows or Mac Computer? – By Sydney Butler online-tech-tips.com
Do you still need third-party antivirus software on modern systems? There are tradeoffs, so make sure you know what you’re getting into before clicking that download button.
4 Ways to Ruin Your Smartphone’s Battery
4 Ways to Ruin Your Smartphone’s Battery – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
There’s a lot of information out there about how to treat smartphone batteries. We can argue about the best practices, but there are some clearly bad things that can ruin batteries quickly. Let’s make sure you’re avoiding them.