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First, open the Discord app and log in to your account (if necessary). Click the gear icon in the lower-left corner of the Discord app window to open User Settings. In User Settings, click “Windows Settings” in the sidebar. On the Windows Settings page, click the switch beside “Open Discord” to turn it off. This will prevent Discord from opening at startup. After that, click the “X” in the upper-right corner or hit Escape to exit User Settings, and you’re good to go....

Microsoft Edge is a very solid browser, but it does have a few quirks you might not like. One example is the weird way that Edge will display the title of a page when pasting a link instead of the URLs. How Edge’s “Link” Copy and Paste Feature Works This “feature” was introduced in Edge 87 for Windows and Edge 88 for macOS. Here’s what happens if you’re unfamiliar. Say that you copy the URL from the How-To Geek homepage and paste it somewhere....

To turn off mirroring on your iPhone, open the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. Tap the mirroring button in the upper-left corner of the Control Center to turn it off. Yes, you can disable Screen Mirroring on your Android device. To do this, go to Settings > Connected devices > Screen mirroring and toggle the switch off. To check if your iPhone is being screen mirrored, go to the Home screen and open Control Center....

Notifications are handy when you want to know when a new email or message comes in. But the last time you want to be interrupted is in the middle of a winning streak in your favorite game. I’ve been mildly addicted to Spider-Man Unlimited on my iPad recently, and I’m getting pretty good–if I do say so myself. But whenever a notification comes in, the game stutters, breaking my rhythm and sending me flying into a brick wall, or Dr....

Windows 10 now signs you into Skype automatically, making you available so you’ll always receive messages and incoming calls. If you’d rather not be signed into Skype all the time, here’s how to sign out. There are two different Skype apps. One, currently called “Skype Preview”, now comes with Windows 10 and signs you in by default. Then there’s the older, traditional Skype desktop app you’re probably used to, that you have to download separately—though once you do, it also launches at boot and keeps you signed in at all times....

Windows 10’s Anniversary Update offers new “game hubs” for PC games in the Xbox app. Your friends on Xbox Live will now be able to see when you’re playing a PC game, and what PC games you recently played. If you’d like to keep your PC gaming activity separate, so your Xbox friends can’t see what you’ve been playing, you can disable this feature. Option One: Sign Out of the Xbox App RELATED: The Best Xbox Features in Windows 10 (Even If You Don’t Own an Xbox)...

Why Stop Windows from Using Your Monitor? If you’re actually using the small speakers in your monitor, this isn’t the article for you. And if your monitor doesn’t even have speakers, well, this definitely isn’t the article for you. (But in either case, do stick around to learn a trick to help out a friend or coworker!) On the other hand, if you’re frequently frustrated by Windows, seemly for no good reason, switching from your headphones or desktop speakers to the little internal speakers in your computer monitor, this is definitely the article for you....

When you use your Chromecast for YouTube videos, there’s an annoying feature where suggested videos continuously queue up whether you want them or not. Here’s now to turn that feature off. What’s the Deal? RELATED: How to Stop YouTube from Automatically Playing Videos on iOS, Android, and the Web YouTube likes to automatically play suggested videos after your current video is over. This is pretty easy to turn off on the desktop and mobile apps, but the setting is a bit more hidden when it comes to the Chromecast....

With Spotify Premium, you get access to higher quality music streaming. By default (and if you’re on the free plan), Spotify streams at 96kbps on mobile and 160kbps on your computer. At these sort of bitrates, you’ll hear a small but noticeable drop in quality compared to a CD. RELATED: What Are the Differences Between MP3, FLAC, and Other Audio Formats? With Premium, however, you can stream tracks at up to 320kbps; that’s pretty much the gold standard of lossy bitrates and most people can’t reliably tell the difference between it and a lossless format like a CD....

Yes, you can stream from your PC to your PS4. To do this, you’ll need to download the PS4 Media Player app from the PlayStation Store. Once you have the app installed, open it and select “PC.” You’ll then be able to choose which files you want to stream. To connect your PC to your PS4 Media Player, you’ll need to use an HDMI cable. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your PC and the other end to the HDMI port on your PS4 Media Player....

There is no class action lawsuit against Microsoft for Windows 10. Microsoft has always been an “open” company, meaning that we have always been willing to share our technology and ideas with other companies. We have also always been supportive of the open source community. There are a few ways to get Windows 10 for free.Use a pirated copy of Windows 10. This is a very dangerous way to get Windows 10, as it can brick your computer and data....

When you have the perfect tech setup at home, it can be difficult to leave all that behind when you go on a trip. Here are some tips and tricks to get the best experience possible with what you can bring with you. From that one Joni Mitchell song (perhaps made popular by the Counting Crows), there’s a saying: “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” I’ve been constantly battling with this whenever I travel—I never really think about all the tech comforts I have in my home until I go on a trip, and then suddenly I panic and realize what I’m missing....

To swing in Spider-Man PS4, you need to use the Web Swinging mechanic. To do this, hold down the R2 button and then release it to swing. You can also press the X button to launch yourself forward. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to swing better in Spider-Man depends on your own individual strengths and weaknesses. However, some tips to swing better in Spider-Man include practicing regularly, focusing on your form, and using your momentum to your advantage....

Git is a decentralized version control system, which means your local repo is the same thing as the remote repository on a site like Github. When you need to push or pull changes, you must do so using a Git remote. What Are Git Remotes? Because Git is a decentralized service, where local and remote repos use the same system, your local repository has no idea what the current state of your Github repo is, and vice versa....

There are a few different ways to sync your calendars. You can use the Calendar app on your phone and desktop, or you can use an online calendar service like Google Calendar or iCloud. There are a few ways to sync your Android phone with your wife’s calendar. The easiest way is to use the Google Calendar app on your phone and sign in to your wife’s account. You can then choose “sync calendars” and the Google Calendar app will automatically sync all of your events and appointments....

There are a few potential causes for why your Kindle may not be syncing with your phone. First, make sure that your Kindle is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. If you’re using a 3G or 4G connection, make sure that your Kindle and phone are both connected to the same network. Second, make sure that your Kindle is updated to the latest version of the Kindle app....

There are a few different ways to transfer music wirelessly from your Mac to your Android device. The easiest way is to use a wireless network connection and connect your Android device to the same network as your Mac. You can also use a USB cable to connect your Android device to your Mac. There are a few ways to sync iTunes from a Mac to an Android device. One way is to use the free iCloud sync feature on both devices....

To eject a disc from a PS4, hold down the eject button on the front of the console. The disc will pop out, and you can then take it out of the console. The eject button is on the front of the PS4, near the power button. The most common reason for a disk not ejecting from a PlayStation 4 is that there is a foreign object obstructing its path....

The Samsung Note 10 starts at $949.99. There is no simple answer to this question, as the two phones are quite different. The Note 10 is a more powerful device, with a larger screen and more features, while the S20 is more affordable and has a better camera. Ultimately, it depends on what you need from your phone. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has been discontinued. There is no definitive answer to this question, as both the Galaxy S10 and the Note 10 are excellent smartphones....

If you’re using a Lenovo laptop, the at symbol can be found by pressing and holding Alt+N. There are two ways to type the symbol on a Lenovo Ideapad. The first way is to press and hold the alt key, then press the semicolon (;) key. The second way is to press and hold the alt key, then press the number pad semicolon (;). Lenovo offers a variety of ways to test your Lenovo product....