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Toll roads are roads that charge you a fee just for using them. They’re usually faster and less congested than other roads, but they can also add up to your travel expenses—especially on regular journeys. Fortunately, Google Maps can help you avoid toll roads on your trip. You can use the Google Maps app to find the best way to get to your destination without paying any tolls. This article will show you how to avoid tolls on Google Maps on PC, Mac, and mobile devices....

Restricting access to apps like these also help to prevent a user from running harmful scripts or making unwanted system changes. Perhaps you need to block a browser like Chrome or a specific app within the Office 365 suite. Whatever your needs are, you can block desktop app access on Windows 11 or Windows 10 using either Group Policy or Security Policy rules by following the steps below. How to Block Desktop App Access Using Group Policy on Windows Blocking access to desktop apps is easily done using Local Group Policy rules on Windows 11 and Windows 10....

Change Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10 Starting with Windows 10 version 20H2 October 2020 Update you can change the refresh rate directly in the Settings app. An easy way to get there is to first right-click an empty area of your desktop and choose Display settings from the menu. The Display Settings section of the Settings app opens up. Scroll down a bit and click the “Advanced Display Settings” link....

In addition to freeing up storage space, it can delete leftover files that are potentially interfering with other apps and cause them not to work. However, since cached files are temporary, you can safely delete them without affecting other apps. If you’re having problems with an app on your Android device or while browsing, we’ll show you how to clear Android cache and fix various issues. How to Clear Android Cache The easiest way to clear your Android cache files on a modern device is to clear individual app caches....

Note: This method applies to Windows 7, and the steps for Windows 10 will vary. What is DNS? DNS translates IP addresses to an easy-to-remember domain name. For example, if you type: 64.90.59.127 into your browser address bar. It resolves to groovypost.com. Think of DNS as the Internet’s phone book. Remembering a name like groovypost.com is much easier than remembering the IP address. Configure DNS on Your Windows PC Google Public DNS provides a faster way to get to websites faster....

If you want to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets, you’ll need to follow a few steps first. Here’s how. How to Create a Gantt in Google Sheets To help you create a Google Sheets Gantt chart, we’ll use a basic example that shows the time taken to complete a list of common tasks. You can modify the steps below to suit your own spreadsheet data and requirements....

The good news is a workaround to download images from Google Docs with just a few clicks. You can’t download individual images from Google Docs. Instead, you can download a few images by exporting a document as a zipped web page in HTML format. We’ll show you how to download an image from Google Docs by following the steps below. How to Download an Image from Google Docs This process is possible by downloading the Google Docs document as a zipped web page in HTML format....

Here’s what you need to know about how to embed HTML into Google Slides. Can You Embed HTML into Google Slides? The short answer to this question is: no, you can’t embed HTML into Google Slides. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, it’s not possible to embed HTML into your Google Slides presentations. It’s a feature that doesn’t exist in the current version of the presentation app. However, all is not lost....

If you did want to export your Discord chat messages, however, you’re going to run into difficulties. There isn’t a built-in method for downloading your Discord chats, so you’ll need to use a workaround or two. To get started, here’s what you’ll need to know to start exporting Discord chats to your PC or Mac. Can I Export Discord Chat Messages? If you want to export Discord chat messages, you won’t find any built-in feature to do so....

We’ll show you a few different ways to locate emails by date in Microsoft Outlook and then delete them. If you prefer to archive any older emails you find instead of getting rid of them for good, you can do that, too. Find and Delete Emails by Date Using Search Unless you use it regularly, you might not even notice the Search box at the top of your Outlook window....

By performing a quick search, you can find unread emails in Gmail or have it display all unread messages at the top of the list. The ability to sort through email messages through different criteria makes your inbox more manageable. For example, finding unread emails in Gmail is typically the most important. How to Find Unread Emails in Gmail This first option to find unread Gmail emails works on your PC, Mac, or mobile device....

Previously we showed you how to find your PC’s IP address on Windows 11. Luckily, you can also use Windows 11 to find your router’s IP address. In addition to using the router’s admin tools (updating firmware, for example ), you can use it to connect other devices. We’ll show you how to find your router IP address on Windows 11 below. How to Find Your Router IP Address on Windows 11 There are several reasons why you would need your router’s IP address....

However, you might face a problem where screen savers aren’t working on your Windows 11 PC. While not necessary for modern LCD and OLED displays, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem if your screen savers aren’t working. In this guide, we’ll show you the troubleshooting steps you can use to get your screen saver to work. Check Your Screen Saver Settings If you have the wrong settings enabled, it could stop your screen saver from loading on your Windows 11 PC....

Shazam identifies the song as well as the artist or band. You don’t need to install the Shazam app to identify songs with your iPhone, however. If you want to know how to quickly identify songs on an iPhone (or an iPad), follow these steps. How to Find and Setup Music Recognition on iPhone and iPad Back in 2018, Apple purchased Shazam for $400 million. With that purchase, Apple went on to say it would provide the ad-free version of Shazam free of charge....

You might think it’s a long and complicated process to do this, but it’s pretty straightforward. You may decide you want to do this because Gmail offers tools and features that Outlook doesn’t, such as more effortless organization between business and personal messages. Whatever the reason, we’ll show you how to import Outlook email to Gmail below. How to Import Outlook Emails to Gmail When you move your Outlook messages and other data to Gmail from Outlook, you need access to both accounts....

This is Google’s controlled marketplace for apps, but it doesn’t mean that it’s perfect. Rogue apps often fall through the cracks, making it hard to trust the apps you’re installing. It doesn’t have every app, either, with some developers choosing to bypass the store (and Google’s control) entirely. An alternative is to install the app files (called APK files) directly. If you’re installing an app from a trusted developer that isn’t in the app store, you might want to do this....

Having a private account on Instagram means that only users who are currently following you will be able to view the content you post. With a private Instagram account, you have greater control over who is allowed to follow you. Only users who you’ve approved to follow your private account can view the content you share. There are various ways to conceal your Instagram activity, location, and likes, but if you want to enhance your Instagram privacy, you can take additional measures....

Thankfully, Google Sheets has several methods for removing dollar signs from cells in a spreadsheet. These methods include applying different cell formatting, using functions to remove the dollar signs, or manually removing them using the Find and Replace tool to help you. To use these methods to remove dollar signs in Google Sheets, follow the steps we’ve outlined below. How to Remove Dollar Signs by Applying Custom Number Formatting to Cells Google Sheets treats the data in your spreadsheet in different ways....

Restarting the device is especially important if it’s not functioning correctly or freezes up while working on it. Restarting a Chromebook is straightforward, but it’s different from restarting a PC or Mac. For example, a Chromebook doesn’t have a traditional “restart” button, but we’ll show you what to do. How to Restart a Chromebook Restarting a Chromebook means powering down the device and turning it back on. The main reason for this is that Chrome OS can quickly shut down and boot back up....

A visual indication is useful, but if the cell in question is on another sheet or off the edge of your current view, then you’re not going to notice the change. Wouldn’t it be useful if you could get Excel to make a sound when certain criteria are met? The good news is that it is possible to do, although you’ll need to dip your toe into the world of Visual Basic to do so....