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How to Enable or Disable Tab Sleep Feature in Firefox Browser

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In this post, we will teach you how the Firefox user can disable or enable the Tab Sleep feature in the browser. If this feature is enabled, then Firefox puts inactive tabs (that you haven’t viewed for minutes) to sleep mode or put it another way, suspends those tabs. That is a helpful feature that will keep those inactive tabs from occupying system resources or memory. Whenever you try to wake any of the inactive tabs, those tabs will turn back to the active mode with a refresh. To enable or disable this feature, you could use the following steps: Step 1 : Launch the Firefox browser. Step 2 : Type in about:config to access the Advanced Preferences page. Step 3 : Search for browser.tabs.unloadOnLowMemory option. Step 4 : Set its value to false/true to disable/enable tab sleep.

How to View the Active Power Plan in Windows 10

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In Windows 10, a power plan is a set of system and hardware settings that decide how your device consumes and conserves power. By default, you can choose from three predefined plans, including Balanced, Power saver, and High performance. If you want to see which power plan is currently in use on your Windows 10 device, then this article will help you. You can use the easiest way to check the power plan in Windows 10 by using the following steps: Step 1 : Press Win + I to open Settings . Step 2 : Navigate to System > Power & sleep . Step 3 : Scroll down the right page to look for the Additional power settings option. Step 4 : Click on the button then you will see the current power plan.

How to Enable Tab Sync in Microsoft Edge

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If a user uses Microsoft Edge on his'.her PC and smartphone, with Tab sync enabled, the user will be able to view the tabs open on the phone from the PC and vice-versa. In this article, we will show you how to easily sync and enable Microsoft Edge Tabs in Microsoft Edge. With default settings, tab syncing feature is not automatically enabled on the version of Edge for Windows. To enable it, you can use these instructions: Step 1 : Launch Edge web browser. Step 2 : Click the ellipsis (the three horizontal dots menu) icon in the upper-right corner. Step 3 : Navigate to Settings > Profiles > Your profile > Sync . Step 4 : Click on Turn on Sync . Step 5 : Switch on the Open Tabs button. Step 6 : You can also switch on the toggle of History, which will further boost the interoperability between devices.

How to enable or disable NTFS File Compression in Windows 10

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NTFS (New Technology File System) is a proprietary journaling file system offered and then continually developed by Microsoft. It started with Windows NT 3.1 and is the default file system of the Windows NT family. With default settings, Windows 10 supports compression for files and folders on NTFS volumes that users can do by using NTFS compression. In this article, we will explain to you how to disable or enable NTFS File Compression in Windows 10 by using the following instructions: Step 1 : Press Windows key + R to launch the Run dialog. Step 2 : In the Run dialog box, type in cmd and then press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER to open Command Prompt (Admin). Step 3 : In the command prompt window, type in the command below and then hit Enter. To enable NTFS: fsutil behavior set disablecompression 0 To disable NTFS: fsutil behavior set disablecompression 1

How to Create a Bluetooth Shortcut in Windows 10

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Usually, to access the Bluetooth feature on a Windows 10 device, users need to click the icon on the system tray/notification area in the lower-right corner. In this article, we will explain to you how to create a Bluetooth shortcut that can provide direct access to the function of receiving and sending files via Bluetooth. In Windows 10 users can find the Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner, which serves as the only quick access to Bluetooth settings. If the Bluetooth icon is missing in that corner, you can restore the icon by using the following steps: Step 1 : Press Win + E to open File Explorer . Step 2 : Navigate to  C:\Windows\System32 Step 3 : At the location, search for file named fsquirt . Step 4 : Next, right-click the fsquirt.exe file and then select Copy from the drop-down menu. Step 5 : Go to the Windows 10 desktop, and then Paste the file on it.

How to Clear Memory Cache by Reducing Visual Effects in Windows 10

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Unless you have set a high-end configuration, the problem of running out of memory is not as tricky as you might think. The rule of thumb is that the more apps users have, the more memory will be allocated and occupied. While closing apps may help, but at times, the memory may stay occupied, and that’s why it may be necessary for some users to clear out old memory and to free the RAM. This article will explain to you how to clear Memory Cache in Windows 10. Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings . Step 2: Navigate to System > About . Step 3: Click on the Advanced system settings on the right pane. Step 4: Click on the Setings button within the Performance section. Step 5: Tick off the Adjust for best performance option. Step 6: Click on OK to confirm your change.

How to Disable Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10

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You might, at times, run into instances of your computer's mouse not operating properly in your Windows 10 PC. And sometimes, it could well not respond to the movements ordered by you as fluently as it usually does, other times it just complete freezes. These are cases of problems with the mouse’s acceleration settings. Thankfully, the customization settings offered on Windows 10 are wide enough to allow users to fix those problems. In this article, we will show you how to disable Mouse Acceleration on your Windows 10 PC. Refer to the following steps: Step 1 : Type in Control Panel in the search bar and open it. Step 2 : Navigate to Hardware and Sound > Device and Printers > Mouse . Step 3 : Switch to the Pointer Options tab. Step 4 : Tick off the box next to the Enhance pointer precision option. Step 5 : Click on OK to confirm your settings.

How to Reduce Video File Size Using an Online Tool

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The way videos are made and shared these days is a long story. Except for a professional YouTuber, high video qualities such as 2K, or 4K can seem wasteful as most of them are used for casual entertainment or sharing purposes. Hence it's a common case where you do come across a video that is too enormous to be shared or uploaded and you want to reduce its size. So in this article, we will explain to you a hassle-free way to reduce the size of a video by using an online tool. Step 1 : Go to the official website of VideoSmaller . Step 2 : Browse your computer to select the video you want to edit. Step 3 : The Use low compression level (best quality) option is used to maintain the best quality of your video but doesn't reduce its size as much. Step 4 : Choose to scale your video. Step 5 : You can tick off the option labelled Remove audio from video , to rid the video of any sound.

How to Reset Ribbon Customizations in Microsoft Office

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Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used office suites. It includes excellent programs like Microsoft Word,  PowerPoint , and Excel. This wide array of apps has so far contributed to its popularization. And to cap it off, all the customizations they offer in each tool bring users great convenience. Ribbon Customizations are one of those customizations, a key one, as a matter of fact. Considering how wide the scope of customizing an app’s interface is when users are using the ribbon settings, one may sometimes want to revert to the initial settings. In this article, you will learn how to do that in just a few steps. Step 1 : Launch Microsoft Word . Step 2 : Click on the File button in the upper-left corner. Step 3 : Navigate to Options > Customize Ribbon . Step 4 : Expand the drop-down menu next to the Customizations option on the left pane. Step 5 : Click on Reset all customizations and then confirm it.

How to Automatically Relaunch Apps When You Sign in Again to Windows 10 Account

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In this article, we will explain to you how you can make your currently open apps save and restart automatically when you log out and then in again to your Windows 10 account. Some applications provide the feature to help applications restart after the computer reboots. It helps to revert to the same place where you were before logging out. Now you can choose whether to enable the feature by using the following steps: Step 1 : Right-click on the Start Menu and then select Settings . Step 2 : Navigate to Accounts > Sign-in options . Step 3 : Scroll down the right pane to find the Restart apps section. Step 4 : Turn on the Toggle of the Automatically save your restartable apps when you sign out and restart them after you sign in option.

How to Turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome

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Browsers today have become more concerned about keeping users' information safe compared with earlier products, To increase safety, most browsers provide built-in security and a set of checks to ensure that users don’t open wrong pages where they might wind up losing data or money. Chrome is developing various levels of safe browsing features, and one of them is Enhanced Safe Browsing. To enable this feature, you can use the following steps: Step 1 : Launch the Chrome browser. Step 2 : Click on the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner. Step 3 : Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security. Step 4 : Find the Safe Browsing entry and then click on it. Step 5 : Tick off the radio button next to the Enhanced protection option.

How to Rearrange the Order of Email Accounts in Mail in Windows 10

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The default Mail app in Windows 10 has been updated a few times. The program has become the main way for many users of the Windows 10 operating system to send and receive emails. It's sensible that users stick to use the Mail App, given that it provides all the key features. Yes, it is not as good as the Outlook tool. But that’s fine if you’re not a business user since it should provide everything you need. One feature many users could well miss in the Windows 10 Mail app is the ability to rearrange email accounts. It is feasible to do so in the Mail app, but the task is anything but straightforward, so bear that in mind before using the following steps: Step 1 : Type in Mail in the search bar and then open it. Step 2 : Right-click on one of your accounts located on the left pane and then select Account settings . Step 3 : Delete all accounts from the Mail app. Step 4 : Click on the Settings icon on the Mail app. Step 5 : Navigate to Manage Accounts > Add Account . Step 6 : Re-a

How to Make Task Manager Always on Top in Windows 10

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In this post, we will explain to you how to make Task Manager always on top in Windows 10. Just like the way users keep Calculator always on top, there is a built-in feature for users to keep Task Manager place it on top of other applications or programs.  Keeping Task Manager on top can come in handy in various cases. For example, you want to know CPU usage and memory when the computer is running a specific program. Even if some application is launched in maximized mode, Task Manager will remain in front of them for as long as you want. You can place Task Manager on top by using these steps: Step 1 : Press Win + Q to open the Search bar. Step 2 : Type in Task Manager and then open it. Step 3 : Click on the Options button in the upper-left corner. Step 4 : Select the Always on top option from the drop-down menu.

[Fixed] Taskbar Notifications Not Showing in Windows 10

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If your device's taskbar notifications are not working well in Windows 10 then this article will help you tackle the problem. Many users encounter the problem that the badge icon for Microsoft Store applications in the taskbar won’t work. So, if there is some new update or message, no notification or unread message count for any pinned or unpinned app will crop up in the Taskbar. Users have to manually check for updates by launching the app. If you are also troubled by the same issue, then you could use the following instructions: Step 1 : Press Win + I to open Settings . Step 2 : Navigate to Personalization > Taskbar. Step 3 : Turn on the toggle next to the Show badges on taskbar buttons option.

How to Disable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Windows 10

If you prefer to disable the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature in Windows 10, you could use the following guide. Since Windows 10 provides an in-built option capable of disabling this feature, no extra software is required. ICS, the shorthand for Internet Connection Sharing, is a feature that allows you to share your computer’s internet connection with multiple computers that are connected in a Local Area Network. Let's put it another way, the feature can provide an internet connection to more than one PC from a single IP address via the NAT technology. To disable it, use these steps: Step 1 : Press Win+R to open the Run box. Step 2 : Type in ncpa.cpl and then press the Enter button. Step 3 : Right-click the network adapter. Step 4 : Choose the Properties option. Step 5 : Switch to the Sharing tab. Step 6 : Uncheck the Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection checkbox. Step 7 : Click on the OK button.

How to Manage Local Storage of Telegram

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Do you know how to manage local storage on Telegram? The management includes operations such as clearing the cache and decide where downloaded files are stored. Despite the fact that it can be very useful under certain scenarios. most people have no thought of using the storage feature. Manage storage in Telegram for desktop In truth, the task is simple if you want to manage the storage in Telegram. Its developers over the years have transformed Telegram into a well-built program that works very well across multiple devices and platforms. You can use the following instructions to learn how to manage your local storage of Telegram. Step 1 : Launch the Telegram app. Step 2 : Click on the Hamburger button in the upper-left corner. Step 3 : Navigate to Settings > Advanced . Step 4 : Click on the Manage local storage button within the Data and storage section, Step 5 : Make the change to the settings according to your needs.

How to Remove Pin Login in Windows 10

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Windows 10 offers a whopping set of security features to help users keep desktop safe. One of those security features is Windows Hello. which provides faster Windows sign-in options like a PIN, fingerprint scans and face recognition. The PIN option can be used to sign in to Windows, services, and apps. A great difference between a Password and Windows Hello is that the PIN is connected to a device on which it's set up. The PIN is useless to anyone without the device. Someone who knows your password can sign in to the device, but in case of a PIN, they have to steal your device to do so. Besides, if you have several devices of Windows 10 that have a PIN, removal of it from one device will not delete other Pins on other devices. How to remove PIN in Windows 10 Step 1 : Press Win + I to open Settings . Step 2 : Navigate to Accounts > Sign-in options . Step 3 : Click on the Windows Hello Pin option on the right pane. Step 4 : Click on the Remove button.  Step 5 : Click on the Remov

How to Enable Dark Mode in Word

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Microsoft allows users to customize the feel and look of its applications. You are allowed to change the layout to a desired one or switch between Light and Dark modes. In this article, we’ll explain to you how to turn Dark Mode On or Off in Microsoft Word. Refer to these instructions: You can choose to configure the changes either on a single computer or across all devices to which you have logged in. Step 1 : Launch the Microsoft Office application.  Step 2 : Click on the File tab. Step 3 : Select Account . Step 4 : Expand the Office Theme drop-down menu. Step 5 : Select Black to turn On the Dark Mode . Step 6 : To enable Dark mode for a single PC, click on the File Tab. Step 7 : Go to Options . Step 8 : Scroll down to the Office Theme and then choose Black .