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How to Disable Signal’s Contact Join Notifications Signal uses phone numbers as addresses you can reach people at. When a phone number in your contacts signs up for Signal, you’ll see a notification telling you they’re reachable on Signal. The name associated with that person comes from the contact information saved on your phone. To hide these alerts, open the Signal app on your iPhone or Android phone. Tap your profile picture or username initials shown at the top-left corner of the Signal conversation list....

Bluetooth mice are conveniently cordless, but it’s very frustrating when they lose their connection. Read on as we troubleshoot a reader’s Windows laptop and help them keep their mouse awake and in communication with their computer. If ever there was an email to motivate us to get around to fixing a problem with one of our infrequently used laptops, this is it. For months we’ve been meaning to take a moment to troubleshoot an identical problem: we too have a Windows 7 laptop laying around the office that frequently forgets it has a little Bluetooth friend....

There is no direct way to stream your PC to your PS4, but you can use a remote control or a streaming device like the Chromecast. There are a few ways to stream from Windows to PS4. The simplest way is to use a streaming software like Plex or Kodi. These programs allow you to stream your media files from your computer to your PS4. You can also connect your PS4 directly to your TV using an HDMI cable....

The annual Golden Globes Awards takes place on Sunday, January 5 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT. The award show is hosted on NBC’s channel, so you’ll be able to watch it all unfold right from there. If you’re a cordcutter, you might be looking for a way to watch it without cable. RELATED: How to Search All Streaming Services For a Movie or TV Show Here are some streaming services you can use to stream the Golden Globes....

If You Do Have a Cable Login ESPN will air every game of the tournament (that’s over 500 matches!) on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and ESPN+ for viewers in the US. The matches start earlier this round, with many beginning around 6:00 am EST. You can find the full schedule (and results) on ESPN’s site. If you have a cable login or you subscribe to ESPN+, you can also watch matches via the ESPN app or stream them live on WatchESPN or Wimbledon’s official site....

What Is Twitch Prime? How to Subscribe to a Twitch Streamer When you choose to subscribe to a Twitch streamer via your Prime membership, you’re giving $4.99 to that person. To subscribe to a streamer, navigate to their profile, and then click “Subscribe” at the top of the page. If this is the first time you’ve subscribed to a streamer from your Twitch Prime account, you’ll be asked if you want to use your monthly free subscription for this streamer....

Navi-X is a free media portal add-on for popular media center applications and mobile devices; read on as we show you how to supercharge your streaming media experience with one-stop access to thousands of content sources. The web is saturated with content but it can be a real hassle to get that content from the source to the device you want to watch it on. You might be aware, for example, that several of your favorite shows are available in streaming video format, but who has the time to figure out exactly how to get those streams to appear on your XBMC or PS3?...

There’s no one definitive answer to this question – it depends on your playstyle and what you’re looking for in a game. Some general tips, though, would be to try to focus on upgrading your character as much as possible, using the money you earn from kills and objectives to buy new weapons and gear; also, make sure to keep an eye on the mini-map and use your surroundings to your advantage when possible....

With reports that future Windows 11 Dev Channel updates could be unstable for Windows Insiders, you might want to switch to the more stable Beta Channel—or back to the Dev Channel later if you change your mind. Here’s how to do it. Dev Channel vs. Beta Channel: What’s the Difference? In the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft describes the Dev Channel as being “for highly technical users,” and that “there will be some rough edges and low stability....

Switching between the open Safari tabs on your iPhone doesn’t have to be a pain. Safari lets you jump or slide between tabs quickly using either a swipe gesture or the Tabs button. We’ll show you how to do both. RELATED: The Complete Guide to Mastering Tabs in Safari How to Switch Tabs With a Swipe Gesture in Safari The Safari interface changed with iOS 15, putting the tab bar at the bottom....

Tired of Safari’s default tab layout? Here’s how you can switch to compact tabs in Safari on your Mac to conserve the screen space and give it a leaner, more streamlined look. Unlike Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, Safari’s tabs appear by default under the address bar, called the “Separate” layout. Switching to the “Compact” tabs layout aligns the address bar with the tabs to allow more area for websites....

There are a few reasons why your controller might be going to Player 2. One possibility is that the console is configured to automatically send the signal to Player 2 if no one is using Controller 1. Another possibility is that there may be a problem with the connection between Controller 1 and the console. Finally, it’s also possible that the game itself is configured to send the signal to Player 2....

There are a few different ways to sync your iPhone to your Mac wirelessly. One way is to use iCloud. To do this, make sure you have iCloud set up on both your iPhone and Mac, and that you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices. Then, go to Settings > iCloud on your iPhone and turn on iCloud Drive. On your Mac, open System Preferences > iCloud and check the box next to iCloud Drive....

If your child is 13 or older on Family Link, their Google account will automatically become a Google Account and they will have the option to continue using Family Link to manage their account or switch to standard account settings. They will also be able to use other Google services, such as YouTube, Gmail, and Google Calendar. To manage devices using Family Link, first open the app and sign in using the Google account that is linked to the child’s device....

The best note-taking programs, like Evernote, sync your notes to all your other devices, so you have them wherever you go. If you have some OneNote 2016 notes that are stored locally on your computer, you can sync them to your other devices using OneDrive. RELATED: How to Migrate from Evernote to OneNote NOTE: There are two different versions of OneNote. The free version of OneNote that comes with Windows 10 automatically creates new notebooks in your OneDrive account, and automatically syncs existing notebooks with your OneDrive account by default....

The new iPhone 11 Pro has a lot of new features that are not found on the iPhone 11.The new iPhone 11 Pro has an improved camera with five lenses. This includes wide angle, telephoto, ultra-wide angle, and two cameras for 3D depth sensing.The display is 30% larger than the previous generation and offers more pixels per inch than any other device on the market. The iPhone 11 Pro is a 6....

Taking a screenshot on your iPhone is probably second nature but what about a screenshot to capture everything on a website, PDF, email, note, or stitching together multiple screenshots? Read on for how to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone. It used to be you needed a third-party app to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone. But with iOS now, you can natively do that with webpages, PDFs, the Notes app, emails, and more in Apple’s first-party apps....

What if you need to take a screenshot in Windows 10, but you don’t have a “Print Screen” key on your keyboard—or you don’t have a keyboard at all? Luckily, it’s easy to capture your screen using only a mouse thanks to a built-in tool called Snip & Sketch. Here’s how. To run Snip & Sketch without a keyboard, open the Start menu and locate “Snip & Sketch” in the alphabetical applications list....

You can find mutuals by clicking the “Find Mutual Friends” button on your Facebook profile. You can also find mutuals by checking your list of friends and looking for people you have in common with other people you know. You can’t see mutuals because Instagram has a privacy setting that blocks the app from showing you. Mutuals work by having users follow each other. When two people mutually follow each other, it means they are following one another on the social media platform....

Download the app To download TikTok for Android, you can go to the Google Play Store. Tap the search bar and search for “TikTok” or “Tiktok.” Once you find it, click the download button and wait for the app to be downloaded. Next, open up your app drawer in your home screen and tap on “TikTok.” When prompted to enter your name and password, enter them both then hit next....