How to Play Blu-ray Discs on Windows 11
Windows 11 has no built-in Blu-ray player. See what drive you need, which software plays store-bought discs, what VLC can do, and fixes when a disc won’t play.
How to Stop Windows 11 From Restarting Without Permission
Stop surprise Windows 11 restarts: use active hours, schedule the restart, pause updates for up to 35 days, and see what Group Policy and IT deadlines do.
How to Install Node.js on Windows 11
Install Node.js and npm on Windows 11 with the LTS installer from nodejs.org, check it with node -v, and fix PATH and PowerShell script errors when npm fails.
How to Connect an iPad to a Computer Wirelessly
Set up Wi-Fi sync once with a cable, then sync an iPad with a Mac or Windows PC over Wi-Fi. Plus AirDrop, Sidecar, Universal Control and iCloud Drive.
How to Set Up a Blink Camera
Set up a Blink camera: install the app, add a Sync Module if your model needs one, scan the camera’s QR code, meet the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi rule, then arm the system.
How to Play MOV Files on Windows 11
Play MOV files on Windows 11 with Media Player, fix iPhone videos that show sound but no picture with HEVC Video Extensions, or use VLC from videolan.org.
How to Get Rid of the Magnifying Glass on iPad
The floating magnifier on an iPad is usually Zoom. Double-tap with three fingers to turn it off, then switch Zoom off in Settings so it doesn’t come back.
How to Tell if a Dead iPad Is Charging
A dead iPad can stay black for 2 minutes before a low battery image appears. See the signs it is charging, how long to wait, and what to do if nothing shows.
How to Change Your Spectrum WiFi Password
Change your Spectrum WiFi password in the My Spectrum app or on Spectrum.net, reconnect every device afterward, and fix it when the option is missing.
How to Copy a Playlist From iPhone to iTunes or Apple Music
Syncing only copies music to your iPhone, not back. Use Sync Library, Transfer Purchases or Export Playlist to get an iPhone playlist onto your PC or Mac.
How to Print a Test Page in Windows 11
Print a test page in Windows 11 from Settings or Control Panel, print the printer’s own self-test page, and use the results to find what is actually wrong.
How to Find the Current Desktop Background Image in Windows 11 or 10
Find the picture on your Windows 11 or 10 desktop: copy the TranscodedWallpaper file, rename it to .jpg, or locate the slideshow, spotlight or theme folder.
How to Check Total Hard Disk Space in Windows 11
Check total hard disk space in Windows 11 with This PC, Settings, Disks & volumes, Disk Management or PowerShell, and see why a 1 TB drive shows about 931 GB.
How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Android (Pixel, Samsung and Other Phones)
Get your Android phone out of safe mode with a restart, the Pixel button combo or Samsung’s notification, then stop it coming back and find the app at fault.
How to Get Out of Voice Control, VoiceOver or Siri on iPhone
Is it Voice Control, VoiceOver or Siri? See which voice feature is on, how to turn each one off (with VoiceOver gestures) and how to stop it coming back.
How to Find Metadata in Word Documents
See a Word file’s author, dates and other metadata in File > Info, Advanced Properties or File Explorer, then check hidden data with Document Inspector.
How to Show the Menu Bar in Windows 11 File Explorer
Windows 11 File Explorer has no menu bar to turn on. See where File, Edit, View and Tools went, open Folder Options and use shortcuts that replace the menus.
How to Make Your Laptop Look Aesthetic on Windows 11
Give your Windows 11 laptop an aesthetic look with built-in settings: themes, wallpaper, dark mode, accent colors, lock screen and a tidy taskbar and desktop.
How to Change or Turn Off the Windows 11 Startup Sound
Windows 11 lets you turn the startup sound on or off, not replace it. Find the checkbox, quiet your PC at boot and change other sounds without registry edits.
How to Combine Word Documents and Keep Unique Headers
Merge several Word documents into one and keep each header: add a Next Page section break, insert with Text from File, then turn off Link to Previous.
How to Print a Banner in Word on One or Many Pages
Word has no banner print mode. Print a banner across Letter or A4 sheets one letter per page, or set a custom size up to 22 x 22 inches for banner paper.
How to Install Git on Windows 11
Install Git on Windows 11 with the official Git for Windows installer or winget, check it with git version, set your name and email, then update or remove it.
How to Turn On a VPN on iPad (and Turn It Off or Remove It)
Turn on a VPN on iPad with your provider’s app or a manual setup, then learn how to turn it off, delete a VPN configuration, and fix a VPN that won’t connect.
How to Use Apple Pencil in Google Docs on iPad
Use Apple Pencil in the Google Docs iPad app: what works, how to try Scribble for handwriting, and how to add sketches or signatures as images or mark up a PDF.
How to See Your Followers on Facebook
Find your Facebook followers list on a computer or in the app, learn why friends are not listed, why the option goes missing, and how pro mode changes it.
How to Paste Comma-Separated Values Into Excel Columns
Pasted comma-separated text landing in one Excel cell? Split it with Text to Columns or TEXTSPLIT, keep leading zeros, and send values down rows instead.
How to Add a New Slide in PowerPoint
Add a slide in PowerPoint with Home > New Slide or Ctrl+M, choose where it goes and its layout, duplicate or reuse slides, and fix common New Slide problems.
How to Split a Page Into Four Parts in Microsoft Word
Divide a Word page into four equal quarters with a 2×2 table sized to the page, print four identical copies with Labels, or use columns for vertical strips.
How to Use Autofill in Word: AutoText, AutoCorrect and More
Word has no Excel-style AutoFill. Save reusable text as AutoText, set AutoCorrect shortcuts, and accept Text Predictions with Tab to fill in text faster.
How to Rename Columns in Google Sheets
Google Sheets can’t rename the A, B, C column letters, but you can add a heading row, freeze it, name a range for formulas or convert the data to a table.