https://www.groovypost.com Technology made simple with the latest tips, news, and reviews. Your guide since 2007. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:58:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png https://www.groovypost.com 32 32 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoid-targeted-advertising-do-not-track-dnt-requests-microsoft-edge/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoid-targeted-advertising-do-not-track-dnt-requests-microsoft-edge/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:05:06 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265880 If you want more privacy while browsing the internet, you can enable Do Not Track (DNT) requests in Microsoft Edge. Here's how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoid-targeted-advertising-do-not-track-dnt-requests-microsoft-edge/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reader-view-firefox/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reader-view-firefox/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:05:30 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265849 If you want a distraction-free reading experience online, check out this guide on how to use Reader View in Firefox.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reader-view-firefox/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/news/stay-secure-microsoft-releases-windows-11-updates/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/stay-secure-microsoft-releases-windows-11-updates/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:47 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265925 Microsoft is rolling out its Patch Tuesday updates and this time all supported versions are getting them. Here's what to expect.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/stay-secure-microsoft-releases-windows-11-updates/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/news/google-pixel-event-reveals-pixel-9-pro-fold/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/google-pixel-event-reveals-pixel-9-pro-fold/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:56:31 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265920 On Tuesday, Google held it's annual Pixel event where AI was the theme and new phones with beefed up hardware are coming.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/google-pixel-event-reveals-pixel-9-pro-fold/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/news/elecrow-crowdfunding-crowview-note-monitor/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/elecrow-crowdfunding-crowview-note-monitor/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:05:13 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265908 If you've ever wanted a sub-$150 way to turn your Raspberry Pi or mini PC into a laptop, the Elecrow CrowView Note is a good way to do it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/elecrow-crowdfunding-crowview-note-monitor/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/resolve-spill-error-excel-pro-tips/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/resolve-spill-error-excel-pro-tips/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:05:40 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265800 Are you trying to use dynamic arrays in Excel but keep getting a spill error? We'll show you how to fix that pesky problem.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/resolve-spill-error-excel-pro-tips/feed/ 9 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/secure-your-internet-connection-on-windows-enable-microsoft-defender-vpn/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/secure-your-internet-connection-on-windows-enable-microsoft-defender-vpn/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:05:19 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265784 Want to add more security to your PC? If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, enable the Microsoft Defender VPN for free through the app. ]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/secure-your-internet-connection-on-windows-enable-microsoft-defender-vpn/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-horizontal-border-lines-word-document/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-horizontal-border-lines-word-document/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:05:37 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265765 If you need to section off specific areas of a document, this trick will save you time creating border lines in a Word document.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-horizontal-border-lines-word-document/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/restart-file-explorer-freezes-windows/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/restart-file-explorer-freezes-windows/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:05:07 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265742 When File Explorer freezes while managing files and folders, it dampers on your workflow. Luckily you can restart File Explorer. Here's how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/restart-file-explorer-freezes-windows/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/disabling-alt-tab-in-windows/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/disabling-alt-tab-in-windows/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:05:15 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265631 When you're gaming you don't want to tab away in the middle of the action. Here are some of the best ways of disabling Alt+Tab in Windows 11.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/disabling-alt-tab-in-windows/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/news/disney-hulu-espn-prices-going-up/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/disney-hulu-espn-prices-going-up/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:53:56 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265816 All things cost more and that includes your streaming services. Disney is raising prices for standalone and Disney+ bundle subscriptions.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/disney-hulu-espn-prices-going-up/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-private-randomize-mac-address-wi-fi/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-private-randomize-mac-address-wi-fi/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:05:49 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265645 If you want a more private session on untrusted networks, you can randomize your MAC address on Windows 11. Here's how to do it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-private-randomize-mac-address-wi-fi/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-iphone-always-on-display/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-iphone-always-on-display/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:05:29 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265706 Is your Always On Display not always on when using your iPhone? Here's what to try if your iPhone Always On Display's not working.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-iphone-always-on-display/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/test-searchgpt-from-openai-join-the-waitlist-now/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/test-searchgpt-from-openai-join-the-waitlist-now/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:31:12 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265757 OpenAI, the developer of the popular ChatGPT, is letting you test its new search product called SearchGPT. You can sign up to test it now.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/test-searchgpt-from-openai-join-the-waitlist-now/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/music-exclude-playlists-spotify-recommendations/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/music-exclude-playlists-spotify-recommendations/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:05:13 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265616 You love listeing to music, but you might want to remove certain playlists from Spotify recommendations. Here's how to exclude them.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/music-exclude-playlists-spotify-recommendations/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/youtube-music-lyrics-showing/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/youtube-music-lyrics-showing/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:05:02 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265536 Are you unable to sing along to your favorite YouTube Music songs? Here's what to try when YouTube Music lyrics aren't showing.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/youtube-music-lyrics-showing/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/changing-region-spotify/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/changing-region-spotify/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:05:36 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265586 Spotify offers different music depending on where you're located. Here's what you need to know about changing your region in Spotify.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/changing-region-spotify/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/effortless-management-transfer-android-phone-files/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/effortless-management-transfer-android-phone-files/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:05:36 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265588 A new feature will allow you to easily transfer files between your Android phone and Windows 11 using File Explorer. Here's how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/effortless-management-transfer-android-phone-files/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/boost-iphone-privacy-hide-secure-apps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/boost-iphone-privacy-hide-secure-apps/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:05:16 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265577 If you've been wishing Apple would give you a way to hide and secure iPhone apps, your wish is granted. Here's how it works.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/boost-iphone-privacy-hide-secure-apps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/access-apple-maps-web/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/access-apple-maps-web/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:05:06 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265568 Apple Maps used to be limited to Apple devices, but now it's available on almost any operating system in a web browser. Here's how to access it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/access-apple-maps-web/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/boost-productivity-learn-copy-paste-ubuntu-terminal/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/boost-productivity-learn-copy-paste-ubuntu-terminal/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:05:21 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265529 Even with Ubuntu’s user-friendly interface, the Terminal is a must. Learn how to easily copy and paste in the Ubuntu Terminal.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/boost-productivity-learn-copy-paste-ubuntu-terminal/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/maximize-battery-life-enable-battery-saver-mode-android/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/maximize-battery-life-enable-battery-saver-mode-android/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:05:42 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265495 Do you want to get the most battery power from your Android phone? This guide shows you how to enable battery saver mode. ]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/maximize-battery-life-enable-battery-saver-mode-android/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/news/google-gemini-ai-1-5-upgrade/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/google-gemini-ai-1-5-upgrade/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:12:18 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265556 Google is rolling out Gemini 1.5 Flash for free users of the chatbot on Android. It touts faster responses, improves functionality, and more.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/google-gemini-ai-1-5-upgrade/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/scanning-qr-codes-in-windows-without-a-webcam/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/scanning-qr-codes-in-windows-without-a-webcam/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:05:48 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265471 QR codes are made for mobile devices with cameras, but aren't so great with PCs. Here's how scan a QR code on Windows without a webcam.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/scanning-qr-codes-in-windows-without-a-webcam/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/news/disney-hulu-max-streaming-bundle/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/disney-hulu-max-streaming-bundle/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:16:47 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265538 You can get the Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle now in the U.S. Here is everything you need to know including prices.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/disney-hulu-max-streaming-bundle/feed/ 0