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Word 2007 thru Word 2016 The procedure for setting the default margins in Word 2007 thru Word 2016 are the same, except for aesthetic design changes over the years. To set the default margins, click the Page Layout tab. Click the Margins button and select Custom Margins from the drop-down menu. The Page Setup dialog box displays. Make sure the Margins tab is active. Enter the margins you want to use as the default margins in the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right edit boxes in the Margins section....

But maybe some repetitive tasks don’t have shortcut keys. Wouldn’t it be great if you could create your own keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Office? Well, you can. How to Create Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Office Let’s go through these steps in Word first. The steps are identical in Excel and PowerPoint on the desktop. Scroll down to see how to do this in Outlook. The FileSendPdf shortcut will automatically convert the document into a PDF, create a new email message in Outlook, attach the PDF, and give the email a Subject....

However, you may run into an issue where the Fitbit won’t sync with your iPhone or Android device. In such cases, the Fitbit app will warn you that the fitness tracker can’t be found or the sync process is unable to complete. There are several reasons why your Fitbit keeps failing to sync. The most common ones include: Wireless connection issuesFitbit is no longer associated with your deviceConnecting to multiple devices simultaneouslyBluetooth connection issuesMinor glitches in the Fitbit operating system...

For the most part, my previous article has helped me quite a few times over the last 5 years. Only until a few days ago did I run into a problem with BITS where the article didn’t help. In this case, one of my computers had gotten a bad virus and in the process of cleaning it, the BITS service just disappeared from the list of services. Any command I tried to run to restart the service or re-register it simply wouldn’t work....

NOTE: In addition to the Hidden files and folders option discussed in this post, hidden files and folders can be viewed when using search, or using the “dir /a” (without the quotes) command in the command prompt window. To access the Hidden files and folders options, open My Computer in Windows XP, or Computer in Windows 7, and select Folder Options from the Tools menu. When you click the View tab on the Folder Options dialog box, you may encounter a situation where both radio buttons under Hidden files and folders are checked, as pictured below....

There are a lot of reasons these behaviors can occur, so it’s important to be very methodical when you’re troubleshooting and trying to fix the issue. This article will walk you through the typical fixes that resolve this issue, from the most common issues to the more rare and complex ones. 1. Make Sure There Are No Internet Issues The first thing you should check before you worry about troubleshooting Chrome is whether your internet connection is down....

Unfortunately, free users only get about 15GB of free storage to cover all of the storage for those services. A Google One subscription plan lets you pay for extra storage, offering more benefits. But is it worth subscribing to? How Google Drive Storage Works The storage with your Google account is unified, except for compressed Google Photos. This means that your emails, Drive contents, device backups, and anything that has to be stored in the cloud count against the total pool....

The good news is that you can fix these problems. They might lie with your internet connection, version of the HBO Max app, or something else, but a few quick fixes can get you right back to watching your favorite show without interruption. 1. Check HBO Max’s Status The first thing you should do is check whether HBO Max is working. The easiest way to do this is through DownDetector....

In Windows 8/10, things get more complicated. The pagefile.sys is there all the time, but the hiberfil.sys is only there if you have fast startup enabled in Windows. What is fast startup? It basically allows Windows to perform a hybrid shutdown. This is why Windows 8/10 boots up so much faster than previous versions of Windows. Check out my previous post that explains what a hybrid shutdown is in Windows 8....

This is known as a CAPTCHA. It’s designed to stop non-human behavior online. But what does that actually mean? And can a CAPTCHA with one step as simple as ticking a box really stop bots from performing actions online? Let’s take a deeper look into what CAPTCHA is and how it is used to bring security throughout the internet. What Is CAPTCHA? CAPTCHA is a strange acronym for a pretty easy to understand sentence – it stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart....

If you haven’t been using Android voice to text input, you really should give it a try. For those of us with especially fat thumbs, it’s a big improvement. As long as you don’t mind anyone within earshot knowing what you have to say, that is. A Quick Explanation of Android Voice to Text We assume you already know what Android’s voice (or speech) to text does in practice. You speak to your device and it writes down what you say as text....

No need to Google that anymore. We’re going to show you how to add more desktop clocks to Windows 10 and some tips and tricks with clocks and time. Add Desktop Clocks for Windows Clock Built into Windows is the ability to add 2 more clocks to the clock in your system tray. It’s easy to do! Now you can see all three time zones by hovering over the system clock or selecting it....

This is called a memory dump file, saved in the DMP file format. These files contain various information on the problem, including your current Windows version, any running apps and drivers at the time of the BSOD, and the error code itself. To help you analyze memory dump files, here’s what you’ll need to do. What are Memory Dump Files on Windows 10? A Blue Screen of Death is a critical and unrecoverable error on a Windows PC, but the cause of these errors can vary....

While Gmail gives you an option to unsubscribe from newsletters, and it has a good spam filter, it’s messages like these that make it through the filter, and then end up in your primary inbox. But don’t worry, there’s a solution to this. All you have to do is block the email sender. Here’s how to block emails on Gmail. How To Block Emails On Gmail Web You can block emails directly from the email interface (just like you can on Instagram and Facebook)....

If the file has the wrong file type, then Windows will use the wrong program to open it. This will probably cause an error and stop you from accessing your file—after all, Microsoft Word can’t handle MP3s. If you need to figure out how to change file types in Windows 10 the right way, then you’ll need to follow these steps. Can You Change File Type in Windows 10? A file extension acts as a way for Windows to determine what to do with a file....

This high demand for videos has resulted in many companies offering programs to make creating videos easier. VideoMakerFX, a template-based video builder for Windows and Mac, is an example of one such software program. It is easy-to-use and helps marketers and business owners create animated videos to promote their message in an engaging and visually appealing way. With VideoMakerFX, you can create animated videos such as: AnimationWhiteboardKinetic textLogo openersCorporate presentationsPhoto showcasesLower thirds, and more...

In a modern operating system like Windows 10, most people will never have to see or even know about this direct line to the heart of the OS. Power users, on the other hand, live and die by the command prompt to get certain tasks done. If you know what you are doing, the command prompt can be used to quickly diagnose problems or make sweeping, deep changes to the system....

Buckle up! We’re going to dig into the multitude of ways you can customize Windows 10. The Absolute Basics: Wallpapers & Themes Windows 10 comes with some pretty attractive desktop wallpapers. Most people are probably pleased enough with the standard choices. However, changing your wallpaper is also the easiest way to make the system feel like your own. You can use any picture you like as a wallpaper, but to get the best results you should use an image that matches the native resolution of your screen....

In this article, we’ll take a look at what Kik is and why you may wish to delete your account before moving on to exactly how you can do so. What Is Kik? Kik is one of the most popular free messaging apps for iOS and Android. You are able to send private messages and share media including photos and videos to other users. Why Should You Delete Your Kik Account?...

This tutorial will show you how to add a trash folder to your Chromebook’s file manager. You’ll also learn other ways to restore deleted files on your Chromebook. How to Enable Chromebook Recycle Bin Follow the steps below to enable the hidden recycle bin on your Chromebook through Google Chrome’s Flags menu. Send Files to Your Chromebook Recycle Bin To send files to your Chromebook’s recycle bin, right-click the file and select Move to Trash....