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The Roku is an awesome addition to the home entertainment system of anyone with a Netflix subscription, and Roku just released a cost-effective HD model. Click here to learn more about the Roku 1. Disable Siri on the iPhone 5 in iOS 7 Siri builds up a set of personalized data as you use her more and more. If you had previously used Siri and built up a sizable database, then it’s important to know that the data will be removed from Apple’s servers when you turn Siri off....

This can happen when you are about to take off or land on an airplane, but it can also be useful if you are having wireless connection issues and are going through troubleshooting steps. Our tutorial below will show you two different methods that you can use to enable and disable airplane mode on your iPhone. How to Activate iPhone Airplane Mode Our guide continues below with more information on how to turn on the iPhone Airplane Mode, including pictures of these steps....

How to Turn on the Wi Fi Hotspot on a Google Pixel 4A Our tutorial continues below with additional information on using the Google Pixel 4A hotspot, including pictures of these steps. Your Google Pixel 4A is able to connect to the Internet almost anywhere you go. Whether you are on a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, you can typically accomplish what you need. But not every Internet-capable device can connect to a cellular network, so you may find yourself in a situation where you want to use the Pixel 4A’s cellular connection....

But those images aren’t always perfect, and you might be looking for a way to edit them or add some additional elements. Photoshop will inevitably be something that you investigate, but the price tag and interface can be a little intimidating. Luckily there are some free online options, including one that we will discuss in our article below. When it comes to online Photoshop alternatives, there are not a large number of viable options to choose from....

Your iPhone 5 running the iOS 8 operating system allows you to put app folders in your dock, providing you with a convenient way to access a much larger number of apps. If this is something that you have been wanting to do, then our guide below will show you how. How to Have More than Four Apps on the iPhone 5 Dock These steps were performed in iOS 8 on an iPhone 5....

But picking between all of these devices can be tough, and the right answer isn’t going to be the same for everyone. Our Roku vs Chromecast tutorial compares two of these devices to help you decide which one is better for your situation. There are several options available when you are looking for an easy way to watch videos from services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and HBO Go on your TV....

It can be difficult to choose between Roku models, but especially so when you are contemplating the Roku 1 vs the Roku 2. Both models have connection options for both HD and standard definition televisions, can play 720 and 1080p content, and can use the one-stop search feature. You can see a complete comparison of their features in the chart below. But if you need help determining what makes these two devices different, and whether those differences are worth the added cost, then continue reading the article below....

Print Wirelessly with the HP Officejet 4620 Wireless printing is a very convenient thing to set up in your home or office, because it just gives you a lot of options for configuring the various devices on your network. For example, you can print to this printer from your iPhone 5, in addition to the computers on your network. You will need the following things for this installation: Computer that will be on the same network as the printerUnboxed Hp Officejet HP 4620USB printer cable (needed for setup)Your wireless network name (SSID)Your wireless network password...

But there are some features of Word that can cause frustration that are not related to formatting. One of these features is called smart paragraph selection. It is enabled in Word 2013 by default, and it affects the way that you select paragraphs in your document. If you are experiencing odd behaviors in Word when you are trying to re-position paragraphs, or when you are trying to completely delete them, then you might want to try turning off the smart paragraph selection setting....

Some of these are easy to identify, while others might be a bit confusing. If you have a moon on iPhone Home screen that you are unfamiliar with and would like to remove, then our guide below will show you how. How to Get Rid of the Moon on iPhone Home Screen Our guide continues below with additional information on removing the moon on iPhone Home screen, including pictures of these steps....

Modern operating systems on computers and other electronic devices try to make common tasks as simple as possible. This often means placing important settings and programs in an easily-accessible location. In Windows 7, one such locations is called the taskbar. You’ve probably heard someone use the phrase Windows 7 taskbar at some point when referencing an item on your computer but, if you do not use it regularly, then it might just be an element of your computer that you ignore....

But the taskbar can be hidden, which can be confusing if you rely on it for much of your Windows 7 navigation. Fortunately, you can also unhide the taskbar so that it remains visible on your screen and you can return to navigating your computer in the manner to which you are accustomed. You can follow our steps below with screenshots to learn how to change the taskbar visibility settings on your computer....

Some of the apps on your iPhone cannot be deleted, and are typically the apps that were included on your iPhone by default. You can continue reading below to see which of the apps on your iPhone cannot be removed. iOS 9 iPhone Apps That Cannot Be Uninstalled The apps that cannot be uninstalled on your iPhone are the ones that were included on the device by default. These apps are shown in the images below:...

The iPad keyboard is considered “docked” when it is at the bottom of the screen. When it is floating at the center of the screen, as in the image below Then the iPad is considered “undocked.” Fortunately you can change this setting quickly and restore the keyboard to its’ default location at the bottom of your screen. Move the iPad Keyboard Back to the Dock The steps in this article were performed on an iPad 2 in iOS 8....

This can happen if you change a setting, but, in my experience, most people do it with a misclick. Fortunately, it’s possible to unhide the ribbon in Word and restore it to its normal fully expanded view with just a couple of steps. How to Show the Ribbon in Word Our guide continues below with additional information on how to make the Microsoft Word ribbon visible, including an answer to the question of “what is it called when the ribbon is hidden?...

Add New Icons to Desktop for Programs If you use a certain program frequently, like your Web browser, a Microsoft Office program or an image-editing program, then having a desktop icon can make it easier to quickly launch this program. Many programs will add an icon to your desktop by default when you install the program but, if you elected not to install the icon, or if you deleted it previously, then you might be confused about how to get that icon back on your desktop....

If you are familiar with Microsoft Excel, then you may be aware that there is a “Sort” utility that allows you to quickly organize your information in a manner that you specify. This same feature is available in Word 2011, although it works in a slightly different manner. You can learn how to use the Sort feature to alphabetize in Word 2011 by following our tutorial below. How to Alphabetize in Word 2011 The steps below will show you to alphabetize a list in Microsoft Word 2011....

How to Use the Calculator on the iPhone 5 Once you find the folder in which the calculator is stored, you will also note that there are some other useful tools there, too. For example, there is an app for voice memos, a compass and direct access to your contacts. Note that this tutorial is going to assume that you haven’t moved any of your existing app icons. If you have, then you can skip the first two steps and find the icon shown in step 3....

Your iPhone 7 has a setting that will cause the screen to illuminate whenever you lift the device. This setting is called Raise to Wake and is meant to be a more convenient way to start using your iPhone. However, if you find this setting to be problematic, or if you previously had a different iPhone model and had become accustomed to how the device operated, then you might be looking for a way to stop the iPhone 7 screen from lighting up when you lift it....

How to Create Excel Column Names Our guide continues below with additional information to answer the question of how do you name columns in Excel, including pictures of these steps. Putting descriptions for columns at the top of your spreadsheet is a great way to label your data and make it easier to understand. This is such a common practice that Excel actually gives a name to it, which is the “title row....