This tweak is as simple as backing up a file and then renaming it… and when the Sidebar starts back up again it will reset to the default settings. Note: By resetting to the default settings, you’ll have to add your gadgets back to the sidebar. Hardly a problem if your sidebar doesn’t even work anymore. Closing the Sidebar You’ll want to make sure that the sidebar process is completely closed before you do anything else… and just because you don’t see the sidebar doesn’t mean it’s not running in the background....

When not everyone you work with speaks the same language natively, you may need to use a translator. In Google Sheets, you can translate languages so that collaborating or reviewing spreadsheets is a bit easier. We’ll show you two ways to translate languages in Google Sheets. The first method uses a function and formula while the second uses a third-party add-on. Take a look at how to use each to see which is best for you....

Writing to a Terminal It’s one of the most basic parts of interacting with a program. The program writes something to the screen, and you read it. Even taking into consideration the Unix-derived and Linux-upheld convention of command-line programs being as terse as possible—many only write to the terminal if something goes wrong. Telling the user what is happening, or is about to happen, or has just happened is an essential programming primitive....

Enter in your username and information. Also make sure you select if you want all users on your system to have access to it or not. Here you can decide which features to include with the installation. Unless you’re going to do development with Open Office you can probably leave everything as is. I also made sure to enable ActiveX Control for the rare situation when I use Internet Explorer....

The problem is most likely because you don’t have the Windows Media Player plugin installed for Firefox, so all we need to do is install it. Note that you’ll usually have the same problem anytime you try and view video files in FIrefox using Windows Media format, such as .wmv files. Installation Just download and run the plugin installer linked below. You’ll probably want to close Firefox during the installation....

The OutTwit add-on for Outlook allows you to both send and receive messages directly, and has now become my preferred Twitter client. Sending messages is about as simple as it gets… just type and hit the enter key. All of your messages will show up in your Inbox by default, but you can (and should) change that easily in the preferences. In the preferences you can add your user information, but more importantly you should create a separate folder to store the messages in because they can really overflow your inbox quickly....

When we talk about design, we’re talking about something that is inherently subjective. However, especially in software, design trends tend to follow what the general public finds appealing. In the case of emoji, Apple is being left behind with an outdated aesthetic. RELATED: That Emoji Might Not Look the Same On Your Friend’s Phone Why Do Emoji Look Different? Before I jump in, let’s talk about why there’s such a thing as “iPhone emoji” to begin with....

The app store on Windows, known as the Microsoft Store, received a much-needed overhaul just in time for Windows 11. Soon, it will become even more like the app stores on iPhone and Android — to a fault. Microsoft announced many upcoming features and changes to Windows during today’s Build event, some related to the Microsoft Store. The store will soon be open to all Win32 applications, meaning more software can be distributed through the Store, and Android apps will be available in more countries....

Modifying Your Download Manager Once you have installed the extension and restarted Firefox, there are two methods for accessing the options (nice!). The first method is through the Add-ons Manager Window and is shown here. This is the better of the two options if you are wanting access to all options in one window. You can manage the default download location, options for the download window configuration (i.e. separate window, sidebar, or new tab), commands/buttons to be included in the toolbar, and advanced options (i....

Thankfully there are a number of options to solve this: Use the Restart Firefox extension. Set Firefox to save all windows and tabs, every time. Set Tab Mix Plus to save all windows and tabs (if you are using the Tab Mix Plus sessions instead of the native Firefox one. ) Use the Restart Firefox extension First, you’ll need to download and install the extension from Mozilla Add-ons. Then just look on the file menu, and you should see a shiny new menu item....

It seems like every worthless application out there feels the need to infest the Tools menu in Internet Explorer with unwanted entries, and uninstalling the application almost never removes the menu item. To get rid of this entry, and potentially any others in the list, we’ll have to venture into the registry. Open up the registry editor by typing regedit into the run box. Browse down to the following key:...

Notice this is the default set up for replying to messages. To change this go to Tools Account Settings In Account Settings select Composition and Addressing. Change the drop down box to “Start my reply above the quote”. Here you can also choose where your signature will display on the message as well. When you done click OK then go back to the original message. That is all there is to it!...

You can quickly get to Device Manager by just typing device into the start menu search box. (Or from the command line, devmgmt.msc) Open the Disk drives section of the tree, and right-click on your hard drive, choosing Properties. Select the Policies tab, and you should see this dialog: Click the checkbox for Enable advanced performance, and you are done.

Open Up about:config in Your Browser Window Type “about:config” (without the quote marks) into the address bar and hit “Enter”. Once you have the about:config page open in your browser window, it is time to fix those two about:config entries. Type or copy & paste “view_source.editor.external” (without the quote marks) into the Filter Address Bar. Once the about:config entry is displayed, right click on the entry and select “Toggle” to change the value to “true”....

Babelgum works on both Windows and Mac OS X and you will need a broadband internet connection. Babelgum is unique in the programs it offers. There are a lot of indie films, programs, and channels. There are also familiar channels such as PBS and BBC. One of their recent partners is VBS.TV which has a wide variety of cool programs. At any time your watching a show you can get additional information on the channel it is on....

The Basics of How DAOs Operate A DAO is software code, so to make a DAO you need to write that software. The rules and policies of the organization are coded into that software. At the time of writing, DAOs make use of the Ethereum blockchain. Ethereum is designed to do more than create cryptocurrencies and facilitate transactions. In fact, a core feature of Ethereum is smart contracts. For our purposes here, all you have to know is that a smart contract, once activated, enforces the rules written within it and makes sure all the entities who are party to the contract adhere to the rules....

DEX vs. Centralized Exchange A DEX is commonly used to purchase tokens, not coins. These tokens can only be purchased with native currencies of blockchains, like Ethereum. Centralized exchanges, like Coinbase or Gemini, are usually used to purchase cryptocurrencies with cash. Only some of the most popular tokens may be listed on centralized exchanges. If traders want to buy and sell lesser-known tokens, a DEX is the way to go....

From the Gold Standard to Fiat In 1971, the United States officially ended the gold standard. Instead of a dollar representing a specified amount of gold, the U.S. dollar is now valued based on supply and demand and faith in the U.S. government. Therefore, currencies of more developed economies like the United States, Japan, the European Union, and others tend to be the most valuable. Countries that have instability or undeveloped economies typically have less valuable currencies....

A Brief Background on SMS SMS stands for “Short Message Service.” It’s a mobile phone text messaging standard supported on most mobile phones worldwide. It originated in Europe beginning in 1984, although it didn’t make its market debut until 1992. Still, SMS turns 30 this year, and it’s far past its sell-by date. While hundreds of millions of people use SMS every day, in the US we often hear about SMS in the context of Apple and how the Messages app colors SMS message bubbles green, unlike the blue bubbles....

Some people treat the Mac and PC platforms as an either-or proposition, as if drawing battle lines in a holy war. But why not enjoy both? Let’s put aside the platform battles and embrace what’s good about being platform agnostic. Get the Best of Both Worlds Windows PCs and Macs each have their own strengths and weaknesses. If you own a Mac and a PC, you’ll find that their strengths complement each other....