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Google+ Hangouts Android App Tip: Snooze Notifications
Google’s Talk app for Android was replaced with Google+ Hangouts. While a great way to keep in touch with friends, too many notifications is annoying at times. Here’s how to snooze them.
Use Shift + Click to Open a CMD Prompt Directly in a Folder
This groovy tip is a time saver for anyone who frequently uses the command prompt within the Windows operating system.
Windows Tip: Delete Files Instantly from the Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin in Windows provides a place to get rid of files and folders you no longer want. But sometimes you might want to delete them instantly. Here’s how.
Send Email From Other Accounts in Outlook.com
A cool feature in Outlook.com is the ability to add multiple accounts. And once you do, it’s easy to choose the account you send a message from.
How To Add Videos to the Windows 7 Start Menu
If you use the Windows 7 Start Menu a lot, you’ve probably noticed that Pictures and Music links are listed, but not videos. Adding your Videos is easy, here’s how.
iOS Tip: Create Separate Email Signatures for Each Account
If you have multiple email accounts on your iPhone or iPad, you might want to use different signatures for each account. Adding a signature per account is easy.
Double-Tap To Automatically Punctuate the End of Sentences on Android & iPhone
How fast is your mobile keyboard kung-fu? This tip could add extra speed to even the quickest typist’s skill tree.
Download Purchased Movies and TV Shows From iTunes Later
Apple has recently added a feature in iTunes 11 and iOS 6 that allows you to save time and money (sort of) when downloading media. Here’s a look at how it works.
Carry a Surge Protector While Traveling to Become an Airport Hero
Most airports could use more power outlets. Why not bring your own power strip and guarantee you’ll have a slot on one? And help some other travelers too!
Insert the Cent Symbol In Microsoft Word with Keyboard Shortcut
Sometimes when you need to add a special character to your MS Word document, like the cent symbol, you can go through a long list of symbols from the menu, or just use this simple keyboard shortcut.
Bing Tip: Show Time Specific Search Results
Recently Microsoft added a new feature to its Bing search engine that allows you to find articles more easily based on the time they came out.
Spell Check Microsoft Word Documents with a Keyboard Shortcut
If you need to edit a document, or write a quick draft and check spelling later, here’s a quick tip to run a spell check with keyboard shortcuts.
How To Remove Windows Icon Check Boxes
Windows allows you to set check boxes to select multiple items, which some users find annoying. If you’re not a fan of the boxes, here’s how to get rid of them.