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If you feel like you have a good handle on your cellular data usage but are still consuming more than you think you should be, then it’s possible that the culprit are your app updates. Android apps need to be updated from time to time, and it’s possible that those updates are occurring automatically. If it’s also happening over a cellular network instead of a Wi-Fi network, then the data usage from that behavior could be considerable....

But if your current ringtone isn’t ideal, you may be looking to use a different one. You can change your iPhone SE phone call ringtone by going to Settings > Sounds > Ringtone and selecting a new one. Your iPhone’s ringtone is something that you are going to hear every time you receive a phone call, so it’s a good idea to use a ringtone that is noticeable and sounds good....

Fortunately this automatic calculation feature is not a mandatory setting in Excel 2013, and you can instead switch to a manual calculation option. This will require you to calculate your values on your own, but it can save you some time if constant formula calculations were negatively impacting your spreadsheet work. Our guide below will show you how to switch to the manual calculation option for a worksheet. Turn Off Automatic Calculation in Excel 2013 The steps in this article will adjust the settings for your current worksheet only....

But these high-resolution pictures can take up a lot of storage space, which can be at a premium depending on the amount of storage you have available to you. If you don’t particularly need images with incredibly high resolutions, then follow our tutorial below and see how you can reduce the file size of the pictures you take with your camera. How to Reduce File Size of Marshmallow Camera Images The steps in this article were performed on a Samsung Galaxy On5 in the Android Marshmallow operating system....

But it’s pretty easy to press this button by accident, which can make typing on your iPhone somewhat difficult. If you don’t use the dictation feature, then you may be looking for a way to remove or disable it. Fortunately this is possible by following the steps in our tutorial below. How to Get Rid of the Microphone Next to the iPhone Keyboard The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus in iOS 10....

Since Norton might not have enough data about this file, it is choosing to block it as a security precaution. But if you know that the file is safe and you want to proceed with downloading it, there is a setting you can turn off to allow for this. How to Shut Off Norton Anti Virus Download Intelligence Our guide continues below with additional information on how to download less popular files if you have Norton, including pictures of these steps....

One particularly bothersome issue occurs when everything seems to be lagging, making it difficult to interact with websites. Luckily there is a setting that you can adjust in Chrome that can often resolve this problem. How to Shut Off Google Chrome Hardware Acceleration Our article continues below with additional information on disabling hardware acceleration in Google Chrome, including pictures of these steps. Have you forgotten a password that you have saved to your browser?...

But you can also back up your iPhone through iTunes, which can be a preferable option if you want to use your iCloud storage for something else. Our guide below will show you how to disable the iCloud backup of your iPhone 7 if you would prefer to handle your backups manually. How to Disable the iCloud Backup on an iPhone 7 The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus in iOS 10....

Fortunately this is a feature that you can turn off in Outlook.com’s settings. Our tutorial below will show you where to find and disable this setting so that it doesn’t occur in future messages that you are writing. How to Stop Outlook.com from Making Suggestions When You Type an Email The steps in this article were performed in the desktop version of the Google Chrome Web browser. By completing the steps in this guide you will be turning off a feature where Outlook....

Unfortunately, for some, there is an audio notifications associated with the notifications and messages, and you might find it to be distracting or disruptive. Fortunately you can adjust the settings for the Echo Dot so that you no longer get that audio notification on your Echo or Echo Dot. You can also read our how to change Bluetooth name on iPhone guide if you would like to update your iPhone’s device name....

But if you do not wish to go into the Mail app and either read all of your messages, or mark them as read, then you may be looking for a way to simply disable this notification instead. Fortunately you can configure the badge app icon for each of the email accounts that are set up on your iPhone. Disable the Red Number Showing Unread Mail Messages on an iPhone 6 The steps in this article are going to turn off the badge app icon for an email account that you have set up on your iPhone in iOS 9....

Your iPhone has a passcode, too, and you might need to enter it pretty often on the device. If you would prefer not to have a password to use your phone, then you can follow our tutorial below on how to turn off the passcode on an iPhone. Why Would I Want to Turn Off My iPhone’s Passcode? Often when you are trying to do something on your iPhone, you will want to accomplish it as quickly as possible....

But if you’ve been using this feature then you likely noticed that the videos you create don’t have any sound. Luckily you can learn how to get sound on screen recording videos on an iPhone by adjusting an option found on a secret menu in the Control Center. How to Enable Audio for Screen Recordings on an iPhone Our guide continues below with additional information about how to get sound on screen recording iPhone videos, including pictures of these steps....

Dark mode has already been launched on many popular apps. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of dark mode and also how to turn on dark mode on Instagram and WhatsApp. Benefits of Dark Mode Dark mode “makes it easier to stay focused on your work. It provides the comfort of use at night or in dark environments.It not only reduces eye strain but also improves visibility for users with low vision and those who are sensitive to bright light....

Enable Windows 10 Virtual Touchpad You might find yourself in a situation where you need to do an important PowerPoint presentation and end up forgetting the Surface Type Cover or mouse. Or, maybe you do have a peripheral to control it, but it’s not working. This is where having the on-screen virtual touchpad experience comes in handy, provided you’re using a device with a touch screen. To turn it on, right-click the Taskbar and select “Show touchpad button....

There are a number of problems that arise from blocking someone on Facebook. They can no longer see anything you post. You can’t send or receive messages with them. And lastly you will never be able to see anything they post either. You may be annoyed by a few of their posts, but there are better ways to see less of their annoying posts than outright blocking them. How to Unblock Someone on Facebook If you want to quickly unblock someone on Facebook, you can follow these steps: You can also follow our more detailed walkthrough below....

But you may eventually need to unhide one of the worksheets that were previously hidden, so you can follow the steps below to start unhiding your worksheets as needed. Show a Hidden Worksheet in Excel 2013 The steps in this article will assume that you have an Excel workbook that contains a hidden worksheet, which you would like to unhide. If you do not see any worksheet tabs at the bottom of your workbook at all, then you may need to change a setting to make your worksheet tabs visible....

Our tutorial below will help you find and change this setting so that you can start viewing larger text when you browse the Web. You will have a few different sizes from which to select, so you can test them out until you find a text size with which you are comfortable. How to Change the Font Size in Google Chrome The steps in this article were performed in the desktop version of Google Chrome....

The same applies if you’re having fun and playing games. Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to hide your notifications from view, even if it is only temporarily. A good way to do this on Windows 11 is to use Focus Assist. This feature will block all notifications while you’re busy until you’re ready to see them again. If you want to use Focus Assist on Windows 11, here’s what you’ll need to do....

With Instagram Reels, users can record and edit 15 to 30 second multi-clip Reels videos with audio, special effects, text, and stickers, then share them with all the followers. According to Instagram, “reels in Explore offer anyone the chance to become a creator on Instagram and reach new audiences on a global stage.”The Reels option can be easily located the Instagram camera –right next to Boomerang, rewind video, slow-motion, and more....