These updates can be manually installed by accessing a menu on the device that will check for and install any updates that are currently available. The steps in this article were performed on a Roku 1, but will work for other Roku models that are already running the system software shown in the screenshots below. How to Install a System Update for the Roku 1 If your Roku 1 is already connected to the Internet, then it is likely that it is already configured to install updates automatically....

There is a lot that you can do with AirPlay, and tasks that had previously been difficult, such as viewing your iPhone pictures on anything other than your iPhone, can become easy and even a little fun. So follow our guide below to see how you can view your iPhone pictures on your televisions with the Apple TV. How to Airplay a Picture from an iPhone to an Apple TV The steps in this guide were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus, in iOS 10....

The steps below will show you how to enable this option in your Gmail account so that you can take advantage of the ability to recall a Gmail message that you have just sent. The maximum amount of time that you will have for this option is 30 seconds, however, so you will need to make the decision quickly after sending the message. Make Gmail Wait Before Sending an Email The steps in this article will adjust the settings for Gmail in your Web browser so that you have a small amount of time after sending an email in which you can recall it....

Search Field Program and Menu Commands The first thing I want to do is tell you exactly what it is that I’m talking about. If you click the Start button (sometimes called the Windows orb) at the bottom-left corner of your screen, it will open the Start menu. At the bottom of this menu is a search field. You might have used it in the past to search for a file that you couldn’t find, but it can actually do much more than that....

Learning how to remove the “sent from my iPhone” signature from emails on your iPhone is something that most people won’t do until they see it in a reply from someone else. Smartphones are more popular than ever, and there is no longer any stigma attached to emailing someone from your phone. In fact, a significant percentage of all emails are read on mobile phones, and that number is only going to go up....

I think the subscription option is ideal for freelancers or people just starting out that absolutely need to have Adobe Photoshop, but may not have the resources available to acquire it. Then as you build up your client list and start making money from your Photoshop creations, that monthly subscription fee will simply be just another cost of doing business. You will also be able to upgrade to the latest version of Photoshop when it is released, ensuring that you always have the most current version of the software....

In an effort to fit all of these features on the device and make them easily accessible, Apple included a couple of interesting methods for accessing some things. One way that you can enable and disable some Apple Watch options is via the Control Center. This is a menu that you access by swiping up from the bottom of the watch face. That menu contains some mysterious icons, like a water drop....

A workbook in Microsoft Excel is the entire file and can contain worksheets inside of it. A worksheet is each individual tab inside of a workbook, and you can add or remove worksheets as needed. We have written a lot about Microsoft Excel 2010 at SolveYourTech.com, and we try our best to make concepts as easy to understand as possible. However, we often need to reference certain elements of your Excel file, which can be difficult to do without using the proper terminology....

They are among the best and most popular solutions for this problem, and have been offering a constantly-updated line of products that keep getting better and faster at streaming video to your TV. The Roku line of products is one of the best solutions for this situation, as they are affordable and they are very easy to use. But if you have been thinking about getting a Roku, there are a few important things to know before you make that purchase....

One set of controls lets you use some of the basic functions of the various music apps that you might be using. Our tutorial below will show you how to find those controls on your iPhone’s Control Center if you aren’t seeing them when you open that menu. How to Find the iPhone Control Center Music Controls Our guide continues below with additional information on how to use the controls in the Control Center to pause or play your music....

Our tutorial below will show you how to find the app listing that displays the battery usage percentage of your apps. The apps are listed by their usage percentage, with the apps that consume the most battery percentage listed at the top. Check Battery Usage by App on the iPhone 5 in iOS 8 This is a feature that was added to the iPhone with the iOS 8 update. Earlier versions of iOS do not have this option....

If you’re using Microsoft Office 2013 and are considering purchasing it for additional computers, you should consider getting an Office 365 subscription. We have written about some of the benefits of purchasing Office in that format, and it is especially good for people that need multiple installations of the new Office version. Outlook 2013 Signature Link to a Website, Facebook or Twitter Putting a link in your Outlook 2013 signature is a helpful way to market a contact preference that you like to use....

Fortunately you can, and it is accomplished through the Borders tool in Word 2013. Our guide below will show you where to find this tool so that you can draw your own custom border around each page of your Word document. How to Create a Border Around a Page in Word 2013 The steps in this article are going to result in a border that goes around the entire page of each page of your document in Word 2013....

Stop Showing Password Hints in iOS While it can be very helpful to ward off people that are blindly attempting to guess your password, not having the hints available could make it very difficult for you to login if you happen to forget your own password. So make sure that, before you disable these password hints, that you realize that they will be disabled for everyone, including you. So that password you are attempting to protect better be something that you are unlikely to forget!...

But accessing files in the iPhone Dropbox app requires you to have an active Internet connection. Dropbox files are not automatically downloaded to your iPhone, as that can take a lot of your limited device storage space. But you can choose to mark a file as a favorite, which will download the Dropbox file to your iPhone so that you can access it on your iPhone when you do not have Internet access....

The chart below lists the Roku models in order from the least expensive model (the Roku LT) to the most expensive model (the Roku 3). Personal factors to consider To begin deciding which Roku is right for you situation, you should answer the questions below about your home network and entertainment environment. What type of TV are you connecting the Roku to? An HDTV with an HDMI port? Or a TV without an HDMI port?...

Adding Folders to the Video Library in Windows 8 The Libraries links in File Explorer are meant to be a collection of folders containing the types of files indicated by the name of the library. But Windows 8 will not actively seek out these kinds of files, so you need to follow the steps below if you want to add a specific folder of videos to your Videos library. Step 1: Click the File Explorer icon in your task bar, or open any folder on your computer....

You likely enrolled a finger when you initially set up the device, but you may find that you are not always holding the iPhone 6 Plus the same way. Enrolling multiple fingers allows you to handle the device in a number of different ways, plus it serves as a back up in case you injure a finger or your fingerprint cannot be read. Our guide below will show you where to go so that you can add additional fingerprints to your device....

One way to manage this is by learning how to add an app to your iPhone 5 wish list so that you can find it again in the future when you have the time and space to dedicate to it. How to Use the iPhone App Wish List Our guide continues below with additional information on how to add an app to the iPhone wish list, including pictures of these steps....

Fortunately you do not need to leave your iPhone’s device name at the default setting in iOS 8, and you can adjust it to almost anything else that you would prefer. Our article below will show you where to find this setting so that you can adjust it as needed. Set a Different Name for Your iPhone in iOS 8 The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 8....