How-To Geek - Stop Shutting Down Your Windows PC

January 17, 2022

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If you’re in the habit of completely shutting down your Windows PC on a regular basis, you might be inconveniencing yourself unnecessarily. Windows 10 and Windows 11 include more effective methods of saving power—and they also save you time. Here’s what to do instead. Read More »

If you use Google Calendar for appointments, meetings, and events, then why not use it for tasks and reminders too? With these built-in features, you can keep track of everything on your plate in one handy spot. Read More »

By adding a page break in your Microsoft Word document, you decide exactly where a page ends and a new one begins. Here’s how to insert and remove page breaks in Word. Read More »

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Linux memory usage can be difficult to interpret and hard to understand. With smem it’s easy to find out what memory a process is using, and which processes are using the most. Read More »

You probably have a lot more apps on your Android phone than you realize. It’s very easy to accumulate a huge library of apps without even realizing it. There are a few reasons why you should clear some out. Read More »

Excel isn’t just a powerful tool for many business professionals; it’s a vital way to organize data, identify insights, and make decisions — but only if you know how to use it. Excel VBA Notes for Professional is brimming with comprehensive examples, screenshots, and strategic advice that can help you take your mastery of Excel to the next level. Download the free ebook here to get started!

By default, your Mac automatically connects to the most-recently-used Wi-Fi network. But if your home has multiple networks, you might want to prioritize one in particular on your Mac. Here’s how to change your default wireless network on Mac. Read More »

When you pin someone’s chat on Snapchat, that chat always appears at the top of the “Chat” screen. This ensures you don’t miss any messages from that person. We’ll show you how to pin and unpin people in Snapchat. Read More »

Reminders is one of the most useful apps on your iPhone (and Mac). One particularly useful feature is the ability to nest reminders under collapsible headers, which makes navigating long lists and ticking off multiple items easier than ever. Read More »

This week, Netflix is bringing the drama with the return of a hit award-winning series as well as a cult-favorite romantic-drama film franchise. Don’t worry. There are also a few fun options as well. Read More »

When you search for something on Instagram, the platform saves that search term in your account history. You can clear this search history whenever you want, and we’ll show you how. Read More »