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Microsoft has changed the look and feel of Windows for the new Windows 11. Sounds are no exception. Even the Windows startup sound has changed. It’s effortless and brief, and arguably ignorable. However, some would prefer to change the Windows 11 startup sound, or disable it, and we’ll show you how. How To Disable the Windows 11 Startup Sound With the GUI Working from home is here to stay, so we should consider the people around us as we work....

Changing the prompt in a command line can give you additional helpful information while navigating through a session. Microsoft DOS users To change the prompt in MS-DOS, you must utilize the prompt command followed by special codes used in conjunction with the prompt command. Below are some commonly used prompts. Microsoft DOS users Unix and Linux users prompt $p$g Changes the prompt to the standard used prompt in MS-DOS listing the drive with the current path, similar to what is seen below....

Where you connect a microphone to a computer depends on the connector the microphone utilizes. Generally speaking, there are two types of connectors used with microphones: the mini-plug and USB. Both types can connect to nearly any computer as most machines (including some laptops and Chromebooks) have both. The sections below have images and descriptions that help you determine which type of connector your microphone uses. Once you’ve figured that out, follow the instructions on how to get it connected to your computer....

When working with multiple disk drives, you may need to copy files from one drive to another drive. Or, you might need to download or transfer files from a usb drive or memory stick to a drive on your computer. Follow the steps below to copy and move files between drives. Microsoft Windows users To copy files from one drive to another internal or external drive in Windows, perform the same actions you would use to copy a file in Windows....

Charts and graphs help illustrate important information needing to be conveyed to other people. Common examples of data displayed in a chart are sales information for a month or year, or showing trends in the stock market. To create or edit a chart or graph in Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, or Google Sheets, select a link below and follow the provided steps. Create a chart in Microsoft Excel To create or plot a chart in a Microsoft Excel worksheet, follow the required steps below for your version of Excel....

To create a group in the Program Manager of Windows 3.x or Windows NT 3.x, follow these steps. Create a group in Program Manager In Program Manager, click File, New, and select Program group. When the Program Group Properties window opens, type the new name for the group. “Games” is a good example of what a group could be. Related information See our Program Manager definition for further information and related links....

To create a named cell in Microsoft Excel, select the cell and click the Name Box next to the formula bar, as shown in the image. This bar has the current cell location printed in it. For example, if you’re in cell A1, it should currently say A1 in the Name Box. In the Name Box, type the name you want to name the cell and press Enter. Once a cell is named, you can refer to this cell in a formula, chart, or anything else that uses cell references....

If you find personal information about yourself on the Internet, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to get that information removed. In most cases, once information is on the Internet, it is there to stay. Whether other people can find it, depends on how easy it is to find through a web search engine. Removing personal website If you own the website where your information is found, you can remove the information from the web pages or you can delete the web page or website entirely....

The motherboard is the most significant component of your computer. It connects all of the other components and allows them to communicate. While motherboards don’t get as much attention as GPUs or CPUs, it’s still important to know which model is inside your computer. In this guide, we will learn how to find the motherboard you have with five quick methods. Why Do You Need to Know? Why does it matter what motherboard you’re using?...

Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 10 minutes - 1 hour Sections 1 How to Fix a Cracked Lady Zest Q Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear 7 steps Flags Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! BackCPAP Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications...

TiWorker.exe is the Windows Update Trusted Installer Worker process, a sub-process of the TrustedInstaller system utility. It’s also called the Windows Modules Installer Worker (WMI Worker), and it’s vital in updating your computer’s operating system. TiWorker.exe runs in the background, checking for available updates or downloading system updates. The process may have high CPU usage when performing its responsibilities. But it’s unusual for TiWorker.exe to stay active in the background or consume system resources excessively....

Microsoft Word users To insert a page break in a Microsoft Word document, follow the steps below. Most Word processing programs, including Microsoft Word and OpenOffice, support the Ctrl+Enter shortcut key combination to insert a page break. If this shortcut key combination doesn’t work or you want more break options, follow the steps below. Microsoft Word users. OpenOffice Writer users. Microsoft Word 2007 and later Click the Insert tab. Select the Page Break option....

Installing and running Linux Apps on your Chromebook expands its capabilities with more productivity tools. This tutorial will explain how to install and run Linux apps as well as offer some suggestions on which to use. If you don’t already know, the latest versions of Chrome OS allow you to install Linux natively without having to create a separate install. The default distro that gets installed seems to be Debian. There is currently a feature request that will give you the option to install other distros like Ubuntu or Fedora....

If the primary font size on your computer is increased, it can be difficult to read the text and navigate your desktop. Users can fix this issue through Windows settings in normal mode or safe mode if the font is too large to navigate. Select your Windows operating system version below for specific instructions on decreasing the font size. Windows 11 To reduce the Windows font size in Windows 11, follow the steps below....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 1 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections How to repair charging device Elari FixTime3 1 step Flags 2 In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackElari FixTime3 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...

Adding a Microsoft Windows screen saver password helps protect your computer during the times you’re away. The following sections contain steps on how to set a screen saver password in each version of Windows. Select your version of Windows below and follow the steps. Set the screen saver password in Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11 Press the Windows key, type Change screen saver, then press Enter. In the Screen Saver Settings window, check the box On resume, display logon screen (A)....

Running the latest software version helps keep a program more stable and secure. The most recent versions of Firefox automatically check for updates. However, if you want to check for them manually, follow the steps below. How to update Mozilla Firefox Open the Firefox browser. Click the Open Application Menu icon. At the bottom of the drop-down menu, select the Help option. In the next menu, select About Firefox. In the window that appears, Firefox automatically checks for updates and displays the current version....

Below is how to use the choice and set command in a batch file to give users a list of selectable options. How to use set in a batch file Below is how you can use the set command to give batch file users the ability to press 1, 2, or 3 and perform the steps for the option pressed. How to use set How to use choice @ECHO off cls :start ECHO....

Many users today have installed ad-blocking extensions such as AdBlock or AdBlock Plus on their Internet browser. Consequently, websites that utilize advertisements to make money won’t allow users to view their site unless they disable these extensions. Furthermore, some users like to turn off ad-blocking software to support a certain site they enjoy. Whatever the reason, to whitelist a website or web page, follow the instructions below. How to whitelist an entire website These instructions were created using AdBlock....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 2 minutes Sections 2 Battery 1 step Optical Drive 2 steps Flags 1 Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackHP 15-R263DX Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications What you need Step 1 Battery Eject the battery from the computer by sliding the two clips on the bottom of the computer toward the center of the computer....