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Quick Links Summary To create a contact group (distribution list) in Outlook on Windows, click the “People” icon and Contacts > New Contact Group. Enter a name for the group, add your members, then click Members > OK > Save & Close. You can also create a distribution list inside Outlook for Mac and on the web. Do you oftensend emailsto a specific set of people at once? By creating a contact group in Outlook, (formerly a distribution list) you can email all necessary recipients by simply entering the group name....

Summary For a clean install of Windows 11, follow these steps: Knowing how to perform a clean install of Windows 11 is useful in a number of situations, not least for avoiding potential errors and conflicts when upgrading from an older version of the OS. It can even breathe new life into a PC plagued by crashes or manufacturer bloatware. There are several methods available for a clean install of Windows 11, but not all are suitable for every situation....

Quick Links The Windows 11 24H2 update is one of the biggest updates from Microsoft for Windows in recent years. While the update mainly focuses on Copilot+ PCs, there are also plenty of new features for all Windows 11 devices. If you haven’t updated your computer to 24H2, here’s how to get and install it. 1Get the Windows 11 24H2 Update Through the Standard Method The best way to get theWindows 11 24H2 updateis through the standard method used for any other Windows update....

Summary To sign in to Facebook without a code generator: Want to log in to your Facebook account but can’t generate a two-factor authentication code as you’ve lost or misplaced your phone? Don’t worry; you aren’t completely locked out of your account. There are multiple alternative ways to get the code, and we’ll show you how to use them. Why Does Facebook Want a Code? After you’ve turned ontwo-factor authentication for your account, Facebook will ask you to enter the verification code from your code generator app each time you attempt to log in to your account on your devices....

Quick Links Windows 11 normally requires a Microsoft account when you set it up, but you may bypass Microsoft account creation and use a local account instead. Here’s how to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account or convert an existing Microsoft account to a local account. Can You Skip Microsoft Account Creation During Windows 11 Setup? Yes, but they both require some advanced preparation. We’ll cover them below. On a new PC, you’ll be guided through the normal Windows 11 setup process....

Quick Links Summary To shuffle a Spotify playlist on iPhone or Android, play a song, tap the Now Playing bar, then tap the Shuffle icon. On a Windows PC or Mac, play a song and click the Shuffle icon (two intertwined arrows). Or, press Ctrl+S (Windows) or Command+S (Mac) on your keyboard. You can easily spice up your Spotify listening experience by shuffling your playlists. By shuffling, your favorite songs will playin random order, surprising you with each beat drop....

Quick Links Spotify is great for finding new songs and playlists that match your music taste, but not all of its content is family-friendly. What do you do if you want a cleaner listening experience for yourself and other people around you? Don’t worry; there is a way to filter out explicit content on Spotify. What Does “Explicit” Mean on Spotify? Any content containing profanity or mature and suggestive themes is considered explicit on Spotify....

Quick Links Summary Windows 11 promotes a lot of contentlike birthdays and trending searches with flashy icons in the Search pane. If you’d rather keep this area free of such suggested content, disable the Search highlights feature using one of many ways on your PC. Here’s how. What Are Search Highlights in Windows 11? Search highlights are the content you see on the right-hand pane when youaccess your PC’s Search function....

I would probably describe myself as a casual aviation enthusiast, but thanks to the Flightradar24 mobile app, my interest in this field has grown over time. Allow me to explain what the app is, some of its features and uses, and why I decided to upgrade to Silver. Flightradar 24 is available for free on theApple Storefor iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, andGoogle Playfor your Android device. You can also use theweb version of the programon your desktop computer....

Quick Links Summary Does Microsoft Edge take ages to launch, navigating its menus feel like a chore, and browsing as a whole seem cumbersome? All of these are signs of a slow browser. From a lack of system resources to not updating the browser on time, several factors can slow Microsoft Edge down. Fortunately, you may speed it up with a few simple steps. 1. Preliminary Checks If Microsoft Edge ran smoothly before but has suddenly slowed down, perform the following preliminary checks:...

Whether your TV is brand new or 20 years old, chances are it has a remote control that uses IR (infrared) light to work. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, but there are many things that annoy me about IR remotes, and, honestly, there are better ways to control devices at a distance these days. So, I really think it’s time that TV makers ditch IR technology, or at the very least move over to something better while leaving IR as the fallback option....

JBL has finally announced upgraded models of its popular Clip 5 and Go 4 portable Bluetooth speakers. Both mini speakers pack improved sound, better Bluetooth technology, new colors, and bigger clips and straps. We’re also getting a powerful JBL Xtreme 4. The outgoing models first arrived in 2020, and even though we praised the speaker in ourJBL Clip 4 review, these upgrades are very welcomed. All three speakers come in June, with the popular JBL Clip 5 debuting for $79....

Whether you want a powerful desktop computer that looks as minimalist as possible, or just something you can use to write documents, there’s a tiny PC for everyone. Lenovo’s ThinkCentre series of computers are perfect for the workplace, but the latest ThinkCentre neo Ultra might be one non-business users could be interested in. Lenovo has just launched the ThinkCentre neo Ultramini PCat CES 2024, its inaugural ultra-small form factor desktop boasting robust AI capabilities (and a design that looks a lot like aMac Studio)....