In this article, I’ll show you how to go about adding a network folder to the search index so that when you search for a file from Explorer, you will also get results that include files stored in the network folder. Note: Technically speaking, the Windows client will not add a network location to the local search index. Instead, it will pass that search on to the server and the server will perform a search using its index....

Backing up your contacts on your Google account proves especially helpful when you’re switching phones. Keep reading this article to learn more about how you can backup your contacts to google drive. How to Backup Contacts to Google Drive Google has a specialized service to save your contacts in Google Drive called Google Contacts. All contacts saved in Google Contacts are stored in Google Drive. To backup your contacts, firstly you need to be logged in to your Google drive account....

But don’t worry. We’ve accumulated a complete guide on how you can cancel downloads in different browsers, applications, and systems. How to Cancel Downloads Cancel Download on Google Chrome The downloading file appears at the bottom left corner of the Chrome Window. To cancel this download: If you want to cancel more than one file in chrome, you can press “ctrl + J”, locate the desired file and click on the ‘Cancel’....

If you want to know how you can change your Apple ID on any device, this article is for you. Here we have included various ways you can follow to switch or change your Apple ID on any of the Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad/Mac). How to Change Apple ID on Any Device? There are essentially two ways to change Apple ID on any device (iPhone/iPad/Mac). The first method includes changing your Apple ID with another iCloud ID....

It also supports the 24-hour format, also globally known as the military format. You can set a different format by navigating to the regional settings on your PC. Windows has integrated the method for changing the date and time format under the same settings. Read this article to the end to learn how to change the date and time format. How to Change the Date and Time Format in Windows?...

Imagine, for example, you just installed Adobe Photoshop on your PC. From now on, you want Windows to use Photoshop to open .jpg files, but currently Windows always opens .jpg files with the default Photos app included in Windows 10. Below we’ll show you several methods of changing file associations in Windows 10 so that your files open with the application you prefer. How to Change Windows 10 File Associations in File Explorer One way to tell Windows which application should open a particular kind of file is through the File Explorer....

This figure has significantly dropped since Google implemented two-factor authentication for their users. However, if your password is weak, no amount of security will protect it from attackers. Your password must be very unique and hard to predict. So, try keeping your passwords lengthy with punctuations, special symbols, numbers, and letters. How to Change Gmail Password on iPhone There are several ways to change your Gmail Password on your iPhone....

So, if you regularly perform CPU-intensive tasks for extended periods, it’s a good idea to monitor the CPU temperature. As an example, we’ve listed methods for Ubuntu in the sections below, but you can apply them to most other Linux distros as well. Thermal Sysfs Interface The motherboard contains multiple thermal zone devices (sensors), such as the acpitz, which is located near the CPU socket, or x86_pkg_temp, which is embedded in the CPU itself....

But you are not alone. In this guide, we will explore how to locate the Kodi log on your computer and solve a few common errors. Bookmark it and use it as a reference whenever you have issues with Kodi. Where is the Kodi Log located? 1. Locate Kodi’s Log on Windows In Windows, Kodi stores its log in the AppData folder. To find it, do the following: Open the Windows run dialog (press Winkey + R on your keyboard)Type %appdata% into the run dialog text field and hit Enter...

Whether you own a mechanical or optical Razer keyboard, every model needs to be cleaned properly if you want to enhance your typing and gaming experience. Moreover, cleaning the peripheral can keep your setup germ-free, which is an additional health benefit. Unlike other manufacturers, Razer crafts dedicated switches for different kinds of keyboards. So, you’ll need to consider some additional things before cleaning it. In this article, we will guide you step by step on how to clean a Razer keyboard safely....

A four-screen display unit shall surely up your gaming skills and also increase the rate at which you multitask. The extra desktop canvas will no doubt multiply your overall computing experience. So, whether by using an external adapter or via the built-in ports, you can easily connect four monitors to your computer. Therefore, this is the right place if you want to know if and how your computer can run four displays simultaneously....

If you’re someone who enjoys gaming on both consoles and your mobile phones, you’d be glad to know that your PS4 controller can now be used to play games on your mobile devices. This makes it easier to play your favorite games on your mobile as you don’t have to learn new control layouts and you can use the default layout of your controller. Since the PS4 controller uses Bluetooth to connect to the PS4 console, you can use this wireless functionality (Bluetooth) to connect your controller to your mobile devices....

Of course, it can only do this if it has a solid Wi-Fi connection. Without Wi-Fi, Google Assistant can’t sync with your smart home devices, your Google Nest products, or basically any of the traits that make it so useful. Here is how to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi. How to Connect Google Home to Wi-Fi There are two ways to connect your Google Home device to your Wi-Fi network....

But deleting or restoring photos from cloud storage backups is slightly more difficult. Deleting the files on the synced backup doesn’t actually remove them in some scenarios. You may also want to keep the photos just on your device or the cloud backup. So, in this article, we have mentioned the complete process for deleting or restoring photos for various backups. How to Delete and Restore Photos From Google Drive Google provides two different platforms to back up your files....

While useful, these files, especially memory.dmp, have large sizes and take up space on the hard drive. Therefore, they can be a problem for regular Windows users. To be a step ahead, many users want an answer to the question, should we delete win dump files? And, if possible, how to delete them. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about Win dump files, whether to delete them, and the different methods you can use....

Some of the best video downloaders for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are web apps, meaning that you don’t need to download a program to your computer to use them. Just copy the link to the video you want to save, and then paste it into the video downloader website to get the file (some even let you convert the video to an audio file format). All the methods mentioned below work from a computer, but you can also use them to save videos directly to your phone or tablet....

That much is intended behavior, but some users have reported cases where they faced this error despite using rmdir on an empty directory. This happens due to reasons like file system errors or broken symbolic links. We’ve detailed various ways to solve or work around this error on both Linux and Windows systems in the sections below. Fix Rmdir Directory Not Empty Error on Linux The easiest fix is to use the rm command instead of rmdir....

However, like most technology, it is liable to run into some issues. So, what do you do when you try to reach a far-away loved one through Skype’s video call, but it just is not working? It’s simple; you refer to the following guide. We’ll help you diagnose and troubleshoot any Skype video call-related issues. How Do You Fix Skype Video Calls Not Working? The software can be finicky. It’s understandable, considering how it’s required to work on different devices with different components and configurations....

This could partly be because of low memory (RAM) space, high CPU usage, or the application’s problem. The best way to fix this kind of issue would be to terminate the app’s processes, also known as force quit. So, here are some ways you can force quit an application on Mac. How to Force Quit an App on Mac? Mac computers provide a dedicated utility to force an application to close called the Force Quit Application....

However, there are some cases when you have to go to a remote area without cell service. You may be going there for a few days or even staying there for a longer period of time. Or you may even have to travel through such locations on a journey. In such scenarios, you likely need internet service to contact friends and family or even work while traveling. In this article, we account for all of these cases and provide you with the possible ways you can do to get internet access....