| How to Use Chrome Shortcuts to Maximize Efficiency Posted: 07 Nov 2021 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow article will teach you shortcuts to help maximize your efficiency. Google Chrome is one of the most comprehensive and extensive internet browsers available today. There are a few easy ways to make your Chrome usage more efficient and maximize all of Chrome's features. These tips are great for anyone who uses Chrome, whether for work, academics, or personal projects. [Edit]Create Groups of Tabs - Keep all related tabs together in one workspace to make it easier to work.
- Right-click on any tab.
- Click Add Tab to New Group.
- Click New Group or click the name of an existing tab group.
- You can assign different colors and names to each group to find tabs faster.
- Click the circle next to your tab group to enter a name and pick a color.
- Right-click the colored circle next to the tab group you wish to name.
- Enter a name for the tab group.
- Pick a color for the tab group.
- Even if your tabs are not grouped, you can always select groups of tabs and move them as a unit.
- Click on the first tab you want to move.
- Hold down the Shift key and select the other tabs you want to move.
- While continuously holding down Shift, you can click and drag the unit of tabs you've created into a whole new Chrome window or an existing Chrome window.
[Edit]Utilize Bookmarks - Bookmarking a website saves that website for easy access later on. You can have as many bookmarked websites as you want, and saving them to your bookmark bar will make navigating to websites much easier.
- Open the website you want to add to your bookmarks.
- Under the 'Bookmark' option in the top menu, choose the second option: 'Bookmark this Tab.'
- This website will now be in your bookmarks bar.
- If individually assigning bookmarks sounds too tedious, you can also bookmark all your tabs at once.[1]
- Open up all the websites you want to bookmark.
- Under the 'Bookmark' option in the top menu, click on 'Bookmark All Tabs.' This will create a bookmark for every single tab you have opened.
- If your bookmarks tab is too crowded, it's also easy to delete websites from your bar.
- Right-click on the bookmark you want to remove.
- In the drop-down menu, choose the 'Delete' option. This website will no longer appear in your bookmarks.
[Edit]Install Extensions - Chrome extensions are programs that can be installed to your Chrome to change how your browser functions.[2] There are hundreds of different types of free extensions. To install an extension:
- Navigate to the Chrome Web Store. You will not be able to install any extensions if you are browsing in an incognito window.[3]
- Browse the extensions and select the one you want to install. You can install as many extensions as you want.
- Click on the 'Add to Chrome' button.
- Some extensions may ask for certain data permissions, which you can choose to allow. Some extensions will visibly change your browsing experience, but others may just run in the background.
[Edit]Install a Theme - If Chrome's default browser page is a little too boring for you, there are several options for customizing your browser experience.[4] Chrome has pre-designed themes that you can easily install. These themes range from monochromatic to space, so you'll be able to find exactly what you want.
- Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of your browser.
- From the drop-down menu, click on 'Settings.'
- This will take you to Chrome's settings page. Scroll down until you see the 'Appearances' header.
- Under Appearances, the first option will be Themes. Click on this option.
- You will be taken to Chrome's Themes page. Explore and find one that's right for you.
- Once you've chosen your theme, click on it and then click the blue 'Apply to Chrome' button to install your theme.
- You can install as many themes as you want until you've found the right one.
[Edit]Permanently Adjust Zoom Levels - You always have the option to zoom in on Chrome (check out our shortcut on it), but if you want to permanently change the level of zoom on Chrome, follow these steps.[5]
- Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of your browser.
- From the drop-down menu, click on 'Settings.'
- Scroll down to 'Appearance' and click on the drop-down option for 'page zoom.'
- You have the option to zoom up to 500%. Play around with which level is best for you.
[Edit]Adjust Font Size - If you don't want to adjust the page zoom, but need the font on Chrome to be larger or smaller, you can adjust this in settings as well.
- Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of your browser.
- From the drop-down menu, click on 'Settings.'
- Scroll down to 'Appearance' and click on the drop-down option for 'font-size.'
- You can choose any option from very small to extra large by using the drop-down menu.
[Edit]Use Shortcuts Chrome has a few preset keyboard shortcuts for common actions within the browser. Committing a few of these to memory can save you time and effort while you work on Chrome. [6] - Open Last Closed Tab. If you accidentally close a tab and realize you need it, use this shortcut to reopen your most recently closed tab.
- On Windows: Ctrl + Shift + T
- On Mac: ⌘ + Shift + T
- Go Incognito Mode. It's easy to open a private browsing window on Chrome:
- On Windows: Ctrl + Shift + N
- On Mac: ⌘ + Shift + N
- Close the Active Tab. To quickly exit the tab you're working in, use this shortcut.
- On Windows: Ctrl + W
- On Mac: ⌘ + W
- Jump Between Tabs. If you're working in multiple tabs on Chrome, this shortcut will make it easier to navigate between tabs without having to use your mouse.
- On Windows: Ctrl + PgDn (Next open tab) or Ctrl + PgUp (Previous open tab)
- On Mac: ⌘ + Option + Right arrow (Next open tab) and ⌘ + Option + Left arrow (Previous open tab)
- Open Downloads Page. To see the documents, images, or any other content you've recently downloaded via Chrome, try out this shortcut.
- On Windows: Ctrl + J
- On Mac: ⌘ + Option + L
- Clear Browsing Data. To quickly clear all your search data, this shortcut makes it much easier than clearing via settings.
- On Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete
- On Mac: ⌘ + Shift + Delete
- Snap Your Cursor to the Search Bar. Instead of using your mouse to enter a new address into the search bar, use this shortcut.
- On Windows: Ctrl + L
- On Mac: ⌘ + L
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| How to Use the Dark Sky App Posted: 06 Nov 2021 05:00 PM PDT Dark Sky is an iOS app that provides accurate and detailed weather data, from temperature and precipitation to UV index and pressure. The app describes it's forecasts as "hyperlocal;" whereas other weather providers might give you the forecast for your county or city, Dark Sky narrows data down to the street you're on. It also includes a feature that allows users to report the weather themselves, adding to the weather data's accuracy and making the app perfect for those with an interest in meteorology. If precision and interactive features are important to you, keep reading to learn how to use Dark Sky. [Edit]Downloading the Dark Sky App - Download Dark Sky from the iOS app store. Search and download Dark Sky. The app costs $3.99 and its icon is a blue water drop with a black lighting bolt going through it.
- Dark Sky is only available on iOS, but some similar alternatives for Android users are The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, and Flowx. [1].
- Allow the app to use your location. The first time you open the app, you'll get a notification asking if it can use your location. Select "Allow" so that you can receive weather data for your exact location.
[Edit]Checking the Forecast - Check the day's weather using the forecast tab. The homepage of Dark Sky is the forecast. When you open the app, the first thing you'll see is the current temperature and the temperature it feels like.
- Look at the hourly forecast. Scroll down to see a breakdown of the estimated temperature and cloudiness over the next 10 hours, sunrise and sunset times, and weather estimates for the next five days.
- Find advanced information about the weather. At the bottom of the 10-hour forecast, you can also select to see other indicators like precipitation, wind speed, or UV index.
- If it's raining or expected to rain, the homepage will also show you what time the rain will stop or start in your exact location.
- If you want to check the weather somewhere other than your location, you can press the search icon in the top left corner of the homepage to type in a location manually.
- Explore the map feature. If you want to investigate weather patterns in or around your location in a more visual format, press the Map icon at the bottom of your screen. Using a color scale, the map allows you to look at precipitation and temperature in any location, from as close as your own county to as far as the other side of the globe. [2]
- The map feature is especially handy if you want to track a storm or heatwave
[Edit]Customizing Your Notifications - Customize your notifications. To choose which push notifications you want to receive from Dark Sky, press the Notifications icon to the right of the Map icon. You can turn on a variety of useful alerts, like an umbrella reminder when the chance of rain rises above 20 percent or a daily morning overview of the forecast.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Then, search Notifications, push Dark Sky, and make sure "Allow Notifications" is toggled on.
- Add a custom notification. You can create your own notification by pressing "Add custom notification." If you're waiting for enough to build a snowman, for example, you can create a notification for when snow accumulation reaches 3 inches.
[Edit]Reporting the Weather - Report the weather yourself. A unique feature of Dark Sky is that it allows users to cross-check the forecasts and report their observations. Your feedback helps the app deliver even more accurate predictions for your location.
- Click the Report icon. This icon is the furthest one to right, then select the weather illustration that matches the weather in your location most closely.
- Below the illustrations, you can also specify further by indicating if you see lightning, fog, or hail.
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| How to Recover a TikTok Account Posted: 06 Nov 2021 09:00 AM PDT This wikiHow article will show you how to recover a TikTok account. If you are unable to log in to your TikTok account, there are a few troubleshooting steps you should try first. If this doesn't resolve the issues, you can escalate things. If you have forgotten your password, you can use TikTok's password reset system to set a new password. If you have deleted your account, you have 30 days to reactivate your account before it is permanently deleted. If you have been banned from TikTok, you can submit an appeal and contact TikTok directly. [Edit]Recovering a Forgotten Password - Open TikTok. This app icon looks like a white, blue, and red music note on a black background. You can find this on either your home screen, in the apps menu, or by searching.
- Tap . It's at the bottom of the screen next to "Already have an account?".
- Tap . This option allows you to log in using either your phone number, email address, or username, and password.
- If your account was created using a social media account such as Facebook, Google, Instagram, or Twitter, you will need to tap the option to log in with that account and log in with that account info. If you don't have the password for that account, you will need to reset your password using that platform.
- Tap . This allows you to log in using either your email address or username and password.
- Enter your username or email address and tap . This gives you options for resetting your password.
- If you don't have access to the email address or phone number you used to log in to your TikTok account, you can use the feedback form to contact TikTok. You'll need to enter your username and an email address you have access to. It does not need to be the same email that is associated with your TikTok account. Select "General account inquiry" as the topic. Briefly explain that you forgot your password and you do not have access to your email address or phone number and ask for help. Click Submit. You may need to be persistent and submit a new form each day if until they respond. You can access the feedback form at https://www.tiktok.com/legal/report/feedback.[1]
- Tap or . A link to a password reset page will be sent to you. You can select if you want to receive it via email or on your phone via text message.
- Verify your email or phone number and tap or . It's the pink button below the bar with your email or phone number.
- Open the email or text message from TikTok. If you chose to reset your password using your phone, check your text messages. If you chose to reset your password via email, check your email. You should have a message from TikTok.
- If you don't see the email from TikTok, check your junk or spam folder. If you still haven't received it, wait a little bit and check again.
- Open the email or text message or email and copy the code. You will receive an 6-digit code in your email or text messages. Copy the code or write it down.
- Enter the code. Go back to TikTok and enter the 6-digit code on the spaces. If the code is correct, you will automatically be asked to reset your password.
- Enter your new password and tap . The new password my be 8 to 20 characters long and contain both letters, numbers and special characters. Enter your new password on the line and then tap the pink button that says Log In. You will see a message that says the password has been set and you will be instantly logged back into your account.
[Edit]Recovering an Account You Deleted - Open TikTok. This app icon looks like a white, blue, and red music note on a black background. You can find this on either your home screen, in the apps menu, or by searching. If you have deleted your TikTok account, your account will be inactive for 30 days. You can recover your account at any time during this time. After 30 days, your TikTok account will be permanently deleted and you will not be able to recover your account.
- Tap . It's the option next to "Already have an account?" at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap . This option allows you to log in using either your phone number, email address, or username, and password.
- Login to your TikTok account. Once you log in to your account, you will be informed that your account has been deactivated. If you cannot log into your account, your account may already be permanently deleted. Use one of the following steps to log in to your account:
- Using a phone number:' Tap the Phone tab at the top. Enter your phone number and tap Send code. Retrieve the code from your text messages and enter it.
- Using an email or username: Tap the Email/Username tab. Enter the email address and password associated with your account and tap Log In.
- Tap . This reactivates your account.
[Edit]Recovering a Banned Account - Submit an appeal. If your account has been banned, you will receive a notification either inside the TikTok app, or via email. To view your notifications inside TikTok, tap the Notifications tab at the bottom. The notification contains the option to appeal the decision. Click or tap the option and then fill out the form. Explain why you think your account should not have been banned or why it was a mistake. TikTok will review your appeal and decide whether or not to reinstate your account.
- Create a new backup account. Having a backup account allows you to keep in touch with some of your more dedicated followers while your main account is suspended and let them know what is going on. You can also submit feedback to TikTok using your backup account. If TikTok decides not to reinstate your account, you'll have a new account to start over with. It may be frustrating, but that may be your only option.
- Submit a feedback form to TikTok. You can access the feedback form online at https://www.tiktok.com/legal/report/feedback. Fill out your username and email address. Select "Account ban/suspension" as the topic. Then explain why you feel your account should not be banned. You may need to be persistent and submit more than one form in order to get a response. Don't submit more than one form every 24 hours.
- Email TikTok directly. In addition to submitting a feedback form, you can also email TikTok directly. Be sure to include your username and explain why you feel your account should not be banned. You will need to be persistent and send multiple emails until you get a response. Send your emails to business-servicesupport@tiktok.com [2]
- Ask your followers and other content creators to contact TikTok. This is especially useful if you have a large following. Use your backup account or ask other TikTokers that follow you to put out a call-to-action on their own accounts. Explain that you have been banned and provide instructions on how other users can contact TikTok and ask your account to be reinstated. TikTok is much more likely to respond if lots of users are sending them messages and asking your account to be reinstated.
[Edit]Troubleshooting - Restart your phone or tablet. If you are unable to access your account, there are a few steps TikTok recommends you try first before anything else. The first step is to restart your device. Power your phone or tablet off and then power it back on. Then try to access your account again.
- Check your internet connection. Check the status bar at the top of your phone. Make sure you have a good Wi-Fi signal. If you are using 4G or 5G, make sure you are getting enough bars. If 4G or 5G isn't working, try connecting to Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi isn't working, check to see if other apps and devices are having the same problem. If you are experiencing problems with your Wi-Fi service, unplug your router or modem for about 20 seconds and then plug it back in and let it boot up. If the problem continues, contact your internet service provider.
- Clear your app cache. If you are unable to log in or access your videos, you may need to clear the app cache, use the following steps to clear your app cache:
- Open TikTok.
- Tap Me in the lower-right corner.
- Tap the icon with three dots in the upper-right corner.
- Scroll down and tap Free up space.
- Tap Clear next to "Cache."
- Tap Clear next to "Downloads."
- Wait and try again. Sometimes there are server issues or routine maintenance that take various servers offline. This can prevent you from access your account or your videos for a time. Wait a few hours and try again later.
- Contact TikTok. If you are still unable to log in or access your account after several hours, you may need to contact TikTok. You can contact TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/legal/report/feedback. Fill out the form and select "General account inquiry" as the topic. Be sure to include the correct TikTok username and a valid email address. Explain what the issue is and click Submit. You may need to be persistent and submit multiple feedback forms before you get a response.
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