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How to Adjust Margins of your Google Docs Document

Google Docs page have a default page size, color, orientation, and margins. When you open it, you’ll see the same page format. You’ve seen while creating a document in Docs; some space remains blank on all the four sides of the page. This empty space will also come in the paper when you print the document. If you want to change the default page format, and minimize this black space, the process is quite easy. You can customize the page and set margins according to your need. How to change the side margins of Google Docs Changing left or right margins are the simplest task you can do in Google Docs, here is how. 1.    Open the ‘Google Docs’ in your PC. 2.    Create a new document or open a document to change its side margins. 3.    You’ll see a margin ruler at the top of the document with two pointers determining the side margins of the text. 4.    To adjust the left side margin, click and hold the triangle pointer near the starting of the ruler. 5.    Move the pointer a

How to Capture Screenshot on Windows and Mac

We do a lot of things in all of our devices and take a screenshot of what we are doing. Most of the people find capturing the screenshot in smartphone easy, but when it comes to taking Screenshot in computers, it is not the same. This blog will guide you with the ideal way to capture the screenshot on Mac and Windows as well as Linux PCs. Here are the best possible ways to take a screenshot on various OS. Taking Screenshot on Windows The best and easy way of taking Screenshot in Windows in through the PrintScreen button. You can easily find around the upper-right section of the keyboard. Once you find the same keyboard button, click on it. Your entire screen is copied now, and you have successfully taken the screenshot of your screen. To check what you copied, go to the Paint program or Word and hit the Ctrl+V or paste command. However, this method captures everything present on the screen. Another great tool to take a screenshot on Windows is through using the Snipping Tool. T

Give your Old Speakers a “Smart” Makeover

Do you often find yourself purchasing a new technological device and thinking you have entered the future? But do you also get disappointed by your item suddenly turning obsolete as technology progresses by leaps and bounds? Do you wish your Echo device could play music at a louder volume? Well, you no longer have to worry about that! The good news is that there are still ways to modify your old devices to make them compatible with the latest technology! Similarly, do you think that your speaker and music playing system could be hooked to a smart network? Then you have come to the right place! Is your System Compatible with Link Amp? As per the latest updates, the tech and retail giant, Amazon, is all set to release Echo Link Amp – the answer to make all things smart. Using this product, you can connect existing home audio setups with an established Amazon ecosystem. Record turntables or iPods – everything can be made smarter. With Amazon’s new Echo Link Amp, you can even

How to Turn Off Microsoft Narrator

One can access the Narrator function from Windows. This will help those who have low vision understand the system display better. Microsoft Narrator is a screen reader application which uses voice for reading the text which is shown on the display. In case you wish to disable the Microsoft Narrator, then follow the steps mentioned below. Steps for Disabling Through the Keyboard •    Press the Windows key or Windows symbol, located on the end left-hand or end right-hand side of the system keyboard. •    Press the Control key named as “Ctrl”, located on the end left-hand or end right-hand side of the system keyboard. •    After clicking on the Enter key, you will get the voice saying “Exiting Narrator.” •    Did you change the settings for not permitting a given shortcut? For changing this, visit Settings, then Ease of Access and after that, Narrator option. You should go through the box nearby the “Allow the shortcut key to start Narrator” option. Steps for Disabling Nar

How to Unlock a Password- Protected Word Document

MS Word provides various levels of security which you can apply on the Word document, permitting you to choose which person you wish to allow to edit or open your Word document. You can lock the Word document by adding a password and changing different security settings as per your requirements. If you wish to lock your Word document with a password, then follow the instructions mentioned below. Steps for Locking the Word Document in Windows •    Go to the “MS Word Document.” •    Choose the “File” button which is given in the top right-hand side of the display. •    After that, choose the “Info” button by going to the left-hand side pull-down menu. •    Choose the “Protect Document” option. •    The pull-down menu will start appearing on the display which includes many options. •    After that, choose the “Encrypt with Password” option. •    Now, you have to type the password, which is necessary so that no one can open your Word document. •    Make sure that the pa

How to prevent unauthorized purchases on Google Play

If you’re sharing your device with others and want to prevent unauthorized purchases from your Google Play account, then setting up authentication for the purchases is the best option. Setting up Authentication means, every time you make a purchase through your Google Play account, it will ask you for a confirmation password or code. Whenever you want, you can change your Google account password. Here is how to prevent unauthorized purchased and setting up authentication. How to turn authentication on and off The Authentication settings will only apply on the account that is active on the device. If you’re using multiple accounts or using the same account on the multiple devices, then you need to do it manually on them. Repeat the below steps for each account and each device, you want to enable authentication. Here is how to set up authentication. 1.    Open the ‘Google Play Store’ app. 2.    Open ‘Menu.’ 3.    Go to ‘Settings.’ 4.    Tap on ‘Require authentication for

How to recover Windows 10 system using System Restore

If an issue has occurred in your computer after making changes or installing a program, you can fix the problem by simply using created restore points. This will undo the changes and make your computer working as it was. You can do this either your Windows is starting or even if it is not. Using System Restore when your Windows is starting: 1.    Open ‘Start.’ 2.    Type ‘Create a restore point’ in the search and hit ‘Enter.’ 3.    Open the top result to open system properties. 4.    Click the ‘System Protection’ tab to open it. 5.    Click ‘System Restore..’ button under “System Restore” section. 6.    Click ‘Next >’. 7.    Choose a restore point you want to use. 8.    Click ‘Next >’. 9.    Click ‘Finish.’ Once a restore point is restored, your computer will start working as previously. Using System Restore when your Windows isn’t starting: If your Windows is not starting correctly, and you’re unable to access your desktop, don’t worry still you can r

How to record your Mac’s screen without using QuickTime

With macOS Mojave, users also get a new feature for capturing and recording the screen of their Mac. This new tool simplified the process of recording the video of your screen. So, without using the QuickTime player, you can record video of your Mac’s screen as well as take screenshot easily. Here is how to use the new screenshot toolbar to record screen. How to record video of your Mac’s screen Screen recording is much easier with the new screenshot toolbar of macOS Mojave. You can record the whole screen as well as a selected portion,  just launch the toolbar and start recording; here’s how. 1.    Press the Key “Command + Shift + 5” together to open screenshot toolbar. 2.    Click on an option as you want to record the screen, whole screen or a portion. 3.    The recording will immediately start if you choose “Record Complete Screen’. 4.    Select the part of the screen you want to record if you’ve chosen “Record a Selected Portion.’ 5.    Then click the ‘Record’ butt

How to stop apps from accessing data of iPhone or iPad

With the Parental Controls, you can block an app from accessing your information like contacts, photos, calendars, location, microphone, Bluetooth sharing, Facebook or Twitter accounts, and advertising settings. To stop app access, first you need to turn on the restrictions. How to turn on restrictions on your iPhone or iPad 1.    Go to ‘Screen Time’ in the settings of your iPhone. 2.    Tap on ‘Turn on Screen Time’ on the top. 3.    Go to ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’. 4.    Set a passcode of four digits. 5.    Re-enter the passcode to verify. The restrictions have been enabled and now you can select the contents, app, location sharing, websites, and more to block. How to stop a new app from accessing data of your iPhone or iPad with iOS 11 or previous After enabling the restrictions, follow the below steps to block a new app from accessing data of your iOS device. 1.    Go to ‘General’ in the settings of your iOS 11 or older device. 2.    Go to ‘Restric