How to Join Images Vertically or Horizontally

By joining multiple  images vertically or horizontally, you can make an excellent looking collages and after that, post them on your social media account. In case you are using Mac, then you can use Preview application for combining images vertically and horizontally. If you are using Windows PC, then you can use Microsoft Paint. Here’s how to join images vertically and horizontally.

Join Images Vertically or Horizontally

Steps to Join Images Vertically or Horizontally on Your Mac

•    Go to the first image you wish to start using in the Preview application.

•    Tap on the Edit and Select All option.

•    You have to click on the Copy button because you are not using the duplicate image instead if the original one.

•    Choose the Tools option.

•    Press on the Adjust Size option located in the Preview application.

•    After pressing on that option, it will make an extra space so that the other image can be added.

•    Select the Width section.

•    After that, enter the total width of the images.

•    Just take an example, in case width of each image is of 500 pixels, then you have to type the 1000 pixel into the Width section.

•    If you wish to start joining the images vertically, then you have to adjust the value in the Height section.

•    Ensure that you have gone through the “Scale proportionally” option before clicking on the OK button.

•    Press on the Edit button.

•    Now, you need to Paste for adding the images which you have copied earlier.

•    Transfer the image to the left-hand side for finding a folder for the other images.

•    You do not have to click on the Close button before the transferring process gets completed.

•    Go to the other image and place it into the Preview application.

•    Choose all the images.

•    You have to start copying the second image and transfer the image to the right-hand side of the display.

•    Now, the joining process of the images is completed.

Steps to Join Images Vertically or Horizontally on Your Windows PC

•    Search for the images you wish to join vertically or horizontally.

•    You have to resize the two images so that you will get a good result.

•    The Microsoft Paint will permit you for resizing the two images through the Pixels or Percentage.

•    You need to equal the vertical and horizontal sizes on two images.

•    Pull the rectangle on the right-hand side.

•    Search for the Paste option located in the upper left-hand side of the display.

•    Press on the Tool option.

•    After completing all the steps as mentioned above, choose the “Save As” option.

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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Want to Cancel a Pre-Order on iTunes? Know How to Do it

Apple offers you an option by which one can pre-order things on iTunes, but sometimes users might change their mind and wants to cancel their pre-order on iTunes. Therefore, users can easily do so just by following few simple steps provided by the experts. However, anyone can easily cancel their pre-order wit minimum hurdle and within no time. Below we provide complete procedure with a stepwise guide for how to cancel a pre-order on iTunes in your iPhone, iPad, PC or Mac. No matter which device you used, just follow the instructions and cancel your pre-order on iTunes.

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Here are a few things that you should consider while canceling a pre-order on iTunes which are as follows:

  • Ensure that you have to cancel the pre-order before any item comes or add into iTunes. If you are too late, then albums and movies have been already released. So, you have to pay for it.
  • During the time you pre-order, the payment isn’t taking directly from your chosen payment method until the items appear on the device, so no one has to wait for refunded money or refund.
  • In some cases, Music albums and TV shows, then you might have to charge for those releases. If some earlier episodes and music tracks have already been released, then you will have to pay for all these things which users already downloaded.

Steps to Cancel A Pre-Order on iPhone

For canceling a pre-order on iPhone is one of the best things one should ever perform when users are on the progress. But before you continue with the process, we suggest you follow the steps in the same sequence as mentioned below to save you from unwanted errors and troubles. Here how to cancel it:

  1. Click on the ‘Settings’ icon to launch it on the screen.
  2. Click on the Apple ID or Username’ option.
  3. After that, click on the ‘iTunes & Apps Store’ option.
  4. Next, press the ‘Apple ID’ and then hit the ‘View Apple ID’ option.
  5. Now, scroll down the list and choose ‘Pre-Orders’ option.
  6. Next, click on the item you wish to cancel pre-order.
  7. Press ‘Cancel’ tab.
  8. Choose ‘Yes’ tab.
  9. Finally, your pre-order is successfully canceled.

Steps to Cancel A iTunes Pre-Order on PC or Mac

For canceling pre-orders on your Mac and PC, you need to install iTunes on your Apple device. Follow the below-given steps in the correct sequence to avoid trouble and successfully cancel your pre-orders. Here how to do it:

  1. Click on the ‘iTunes’ icon to open it on the screen device.
  2. Choose ‘Account’ option.
  3. After that, scrolling down the list appears on the screen and choose ‘Settings’ option.
  4. Choose ‘Manage Pre-Orders’ option.
  5. Now, search for the items you want to cancel pre-orders from the iTunes.
  6. Then, choose ‘Cancel’ option.
  7. Lastly, tap on ‘Yes’ tab.
  8. Finally, your pre-orders have been successfully canceled.

Bob Martin is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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Fortnite Season 9: How To Find Secret Battle Star For Season 9 Week

Fortnite season 9 is officially out for all the fans to experience a whole new theme to the title and delve into the realm of future where the entire Fortnite map has massive skyscrapers, malls, and modern destinations to have a real feeling of time traveling to 20 years in future.

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Season 9 for Fortnite not only includes awesome ambiance but it also provides gamers with an opportunity to unlock some highly spectacular wearables and cosmetics to use in the game.

Season 9 avails players with an option to purchase new Battle Pass which would grant players with a chance to unlock exclusive cosmetics and items. Moreover, players who have access to Battle Pass can opt to complete some additional weekly challenges to avail Secret Battle Star which helps in leveling up the player’s tier.

With every advancement of players in-game tier, new rewards and items get unlocked which players can utilize while battling it out on the Fortnite match. Currently the week one challenge are already live for PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch users and players can accomplish all the seven challenges with ease.

Similar to the previous year, players can also unlock some secondary missions after completing every week’s challenges.  As Discovery challenges in the season 8, players can try to complete Utopia challenges in season 9.

By accomplishing all weekly challenges for season 9, players will be able to view a hint or a clue on the in-game loading screen which would guide players with the location for the hidden Banner or Secret Battle Star.

Players who accomplish all the challenges for week 1 season 9, will be presented with a loading screen with two in-game characters shooting with some massive weapons. By taking a closer look, players will be able to spot some text on the side of the weapon stating I5, I6, J5, J6. Clearly, these are the coordinates of the Secret Battle Star for week 1 of season 9.

By correlating this week’s coordinates from the loading screen, it could be determined that the hinted location is the Lonely Lodge. So players will be required to head towards the Lonely Lodge to find this week’s Secret Battle Star.

Still, players will have to keep in mind that the secret Battle Star would only appear once you have accomplished all the week one challenge and have managed to unlock the loading screen with the hot of the Secret Battle Stars coordinates.

So players should not attempt to go directly to the Lonely Lodge locating as they would fail to spot any Secret Star until they accomplish all the week one challenge. Let’s see what more is in pipelines for Fortnite players as season 9 is expected to include some highly futuristic weapons that include lasers guided hand healed and sonic boom grenades.

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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How to Find Game Add-ons on PlayStation 4

Did you purchase and install any add-on for a game title for PS 4 but are unable to find it? Well, in this blog we will guide you on how to find game add-ons on PlayStation 4. In case you are unable to locate the add-ones for your game, then read on.

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Steps to locate game add-ons on PlayStation 4

  1. Firstly, you need to log into your PSN used for purchasing the game add-on on your PlayStation 4.
  2. Now, move to the home screen of your console.
  3. Go to the Library.
  4. After that, head over to Purchased.
  5. Select the game for which you have bought the add-on.
  6. Choose PlayStation Store at the bottom left.
  7. Then, select Your Add-Ons option located in the upper right side below Add-Ons.
  8. Now, you will be able to view the add-on you are trying to find in the directory of your add-ons.
  9. In case the status next to the add-on does not say “Installed,” then you need to click the add-on for downloading it.

What to do when you are unable to find the purchased add-on?

Ensure that PS4 Game Licenses are synchronized

When you restore PlayStation 4 licenses, your purchases get synced with your PSN account. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Log in to the PSN that was used to purchase content on your PlayStation 4.
  2. Move to the home screen.
  3. Click on Settings.
  4. Select Account Management.
  5. Click on Restore Licenses.
  6. Hit the OK button.
  7. Now, move to the library.
  8. Click on Purchased.
  9. Choose the game for which you have bought the add-one.
  10. Choose the game add-on.

Disable and Enable the Primary PlayStation 4

Enable your PlayStation 4 as Primary for ensuring that all the content is accessible on the PlayStation 4 you will be logging into. Activating it lets your PlayStation system to download all your pre-orders and purchases automatically.

  1. Log into the PSN used for purchasing stuff on your PlayStation.
  2. Select Settings from the home screen.
  3. Click on Account Management.
  4. Choose Activate as Your Primary PS4.
  5. Click on Deactivate.
  6. Click on Reactivate.
  7. After that, try to find the game add-on.

Review the free storage space on your PlayStation 4

Even though the PlayStation 4 will automatically inform you when the internal HD storage is full, you can check if there is sufficient storage space free by following the steps given below:

  1. Click on Settings from the Home screen.
  2. Select Storage.
  3. Now you can see if the space available is enough of not for downloading the game add-on.
  4. In case there is insufficient free space, then click on System Storage.
  5. Delete stuff from Applications to free up space.

Redownload the game on your PlayStation 4

Redownloading the game will make sure that you can download the whole game along with the add-one again to your PSN account.

  1. Open Library.
  2. Click on Purchased.
  3. Select the game.
  4. Highlight the game you wish to remove.
  5. Click on Options.
  6. Select the Delete option.
  7. The add-ons and other downloadable content will get removed.
  8. Go back to the Library.
  9. Click on Purchased.
  10. Select the Download option.
  11. Click on PlayStation Store to locate and download any added content.
  12. Click on the Download button.

By following the instructions mentioned above, you will be able to find game add-ons on your PlayStation 4.

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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How to Save Snapchat Snaps and Stories

Snapchat is an exciting and unique social media app. It allows you to connect with others through messages, snaps, and stories. Though, one thing that most of the users find annoying is that the snaps are no more there once you see them. We stumble upon some of the snaps that very good and wish to have them on our device. Even if you take the screenshot of the particular snap, the app will inform the other person that you took the screenshot.

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However, if you want to save the snaps and stories from Snapchat, there’s a way. The process is not that simple, but you can do it by through the process below. Here’s how can you do it.

Get AZ Screen Recorder

You can easily save any Snapchat video in your device by downloading the ideal screen recorder app from the play store. One of the best app for this purpose is the AZ Screen Recorder. After installing this app, open it in your phone, and you will see a floating icon on the screen. Tap on the camera icon over there to start recording and launch the Snapchat app and open the particular video that you wish to have in your Smartphone. For stopping the recording, slide down the notification slider and tap on the dedicated stop button. The desired video will be successfully saved in your device.

If you are not able to understand, here’s the same method in steps for you:

1. Go to the Play Store and download the AZ Screen Recorder from there.

2. Install the apps after downloading and then open it to access.

3. Once opened, find the floating icon on the app.

4. Now open the Snapchat app on your phone.

5. You have to tap on the floating icon that you searched earlier, and then the camera icon to start the recording process.

6. Visit the notification section on the top and tap on the stop option for stopping the recording process.

There is one more way that you can try for recording your Snapchat content. Open the particular snap that you want to record and bring another device to record the same. It can be another Smartphone, camera, or tablet. This option might is not the best but you can try it if you want.

How to save own Snaps and Stories?

The process to save own snaps in Snapchat is very simple. You need to tap on the Save option available at the bottom section before sending the snap and after creating it. For saving own stories, go to your profile by tapping the profile button present in the top-left part and select the download option available with the story to keep it forever. If you want to see the saved content on the app, open the camera screen and swipe up. In this way, it is possible to save your own Snapchat stories and snaps in your phone easily.

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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How to Boot a Computer from CD or DVD

At times you may have to boot your computer to troubleshoot issues. If you want to booty your Windows or Mac computer, from a CD/DV, then read the instructions given below.

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Steps to Boot a Computer from CD or DVD on Windows PC

•    Put the compact disk into the system drive. You have to place the compact disk symbol in the system optical disk drive. Make sure that the compact disk has the Windows version.

•    Go to the Start menu. You have to press on the Windows symbol given in the end left-hand side of the display, otherwise tap on the Windows key.

•    In case you are using Windows 8 on the computer, then move the mouse pointer in the upper right-hand column of the display and after that, press on the magnifying glass.

•    Press on the Power button. You will get this in the end left-hand side of the Start menu.

•    Press on the Restart option. It is located near the end of the context menu.

•    In case any program is working on the background, then press on the Restart anyway before moving to the next step.

•    Click and keep pressing on the Delete or F2 key to BIOS setup. Some of the systems will start indicating a text which is “Press (key) to enter setup” or other text which is the same as this text. Go through the text which will appear after restarting the system for verifying the key and after that, click on the BIOS setup.

•    Go to the Boot window. You have to click on the arrow keys for choosing the Boot option. The Boot window starts indicating the Boot Options, which will depend on the system’s manufacturer.

•    Choose the CD-ROM Drive button. Click the downward arrow key till you get the option which has a checkbox around it.

•    Click on the Plus key till you get the CD-ROM Drive option on the screen.

•    You need to save the changes you had made in settings.

Steps to Boot a Computer from CD or DVD on Mac

•    Place the compact disk into the system.

•    Press on the Apple icon.

•    Press on the Restart button.

•    Keep pressing the Cmd key.

•    Press on the compact disk symbol.

•    Click on the Return button.

Bob Martin is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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How to Fix Common Gmail Issues

In case you are not able to log in to your Gmail account and getting the error message on the Gmail mail page, then you have to follow the fixing steps given below to solve this problem easily. You have to use the Gmail website on that internet browser which supports Gmail in your iPhone or Android.

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How to Find Your Username and Password?

In case the users are using their Gmail account because they are not able to sign to their Gmail account by entering their username and password, then the recovery function of Gmail will help them to get rid of this problem. Just follow the steps given below to find your username and password by going to the website link mentioned below:

•    Open the website link accounts.google.com/signin/recovery.

•    Tap on the “Forgot Email” in case users forgot their email ID and password which is linked with the Gmail account.

•    Type the mobile number registered with the Gmail account or type another email ID which you had given as the recovery email address and after that, tap on the “Next” button.

•    Enter the username which the users had given while creating a Gmail account and after that, press on the “Next” option.

•    Tap on the “Send” option for sending the confirmation link to Gmail email ID or mobile number you had registered with the Gmail account.

•    Press on the username which is given to sign in.

•    Tap on the “Forgot Password” option in case the users are not able to remember their username and password for the Gmail account.

•    Type the password in the given field which you had remembered at the last.

•    Press the “Try Another Way” option in case the users do not remember all the created passwords which are linked with their Gmail account.

•    Now, you need to enter the mobile number registered with the Gmail account for getting the confirmation link.

•    Type the confirmation code which is given in your Gmail account and after that, tap on the “Next” button.

•    Make a new Gmail account password and after that, click on the “Sign In” button.

What Causes Error Message from Gmail?

The error message which the users are getting from the Gmail will help them to get to know the reason of this issue so that they can solve that issue easily. In case the users are getting the “Bad Request” or “Oops” text while signing to their Gmail account, then they have to go through the steps listed below:

•    Ensure that the users are using their Gmail account in the internet browser which supports Gmail. In case they are using the Gmail in the updated version of internet browser, then it works fastest and in a proper way. Some of the internet browsers like:

  • Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge.
  • Google Chrome.
  • Internet Explorer

Your Gmail account will work appropriately in your iPhone or Android default browser. In case Gmail is not running correctly on your default browser, then install the Google Chrome on the iPhone or Android.

  • Disable the “browser extensions” or “add-ons” to get to know in case they are involving in the work of Gmail. Additionally, the users can use their internet browser “private browsing” or “incognito mode” for opening the Gmail by not running the extensions. In case Gmail started working appropriately by not running the extensions, then turn on the extensions only at one time to identify the reason for this issue.
  • Now, delete all the internet browser’s cookies and saved site data.
  • Click on the website link mail.google.com/?labs=0 for opening the Gmail website without having any labs. In case the users are recently going through any function of Gmail, then it will start showing the error messages through Gmail. In case this solves the problem, then turn off the labs at only one time to get to know the reason of this problem.
  • Go to the “G Suite Status Dashboard” for getting the other common problems Gmail is going through recently.

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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How to download songs or albums on Google Play Music

Download and save the songs on your Google Play Music app to listen to them later without using the internet. Although without subscribing to Play Music, you can’t download the songs directly to your device, you can only save the tracks in the app. After subscribing, you can download the songs to your device also. Here is how to download the songs on Google Play Music.

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How to download songs on Play Music on Android

1.    Open the ‘Play Music’ app.

2.    Tap the ‘Hamburger’ icon at the left top side.

3.    Tap ‘Music library’ from the menu.

4.    Select a category (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, etc.) from the top.

5.    Select the track you want to download.

6.    Tap the ‘Download’ icon of the item to download.

7.    Or tap the ‘Vertical dotted’ icon and select ‘Download’ from the list.

The song will download. If you didn’t get the download option, then maybe the song is not available to download without the subscription. To download the song you may need to subscribe to Play Music.

How to download your subscription music

The Play Music subscribers can download their subscription playlists, albums, songs, and radio stations. You can listen to the downloaded tracks even offline, till the expiry of your subscription. Here is how to download music to listen offline.

1.    Open the ‘Play Music’ app.

2.    Tap the ‘Hamburger’ icon at the left top side.

3.    Tap ‘Music library’ from the menu.

4.    Select a category (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, etc.) from the top.

5.    Select the track you want to download.

6.    Tap the ‘Vertical dotted’ icon.

7.    Select ‘Download.’

How to download songs on Play Music on PC or Mac

You can download music on a computer also by using a web browser.  On Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer you can download the same song only two times. While on Chrome’s Google Play Music or Music Manager, you can download a song unlimited times on your computer. Here are some different and simple ways for you to download the songs.

Downloading songs or albums using the web player

1.    Open the ‘Google Play music web player.’

2.    Open ‘Menu.’

3.    Go to the ‘Library.’

4.    Click the ‘Songs’ or ‘Albums.’

5.    Hover the mouse pointer over a song or album to download it.

6.    Click the ‘More’ icon.

7.    And click ‘Download/Download album.’

Download the songs with Music Manager

Steps to download and install Music Manager on your computer:

1.    Open a browser.

2.    Go to “play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/manager”.

3.    On the downloading page on Music Manager, scroll to the bottom.

4.    Click the large orange ‘DOWNLOAD MUSIC MANAGER’ button.

5.    After downloading, go to the installation file.

6.    Run installer file.

7.    Go with the prompts and install it.

Note: To install the Music Manager on your Mac, click and hold the Music Manager icon and drag it to the Application folder.

Steps to download the songs with Music Manager:

1.    Open the ‘Music Manager’ app.

2.    Enter the credentials of the Google account you use with Google Play Music.

3.    Select the ‘Download songs to my computer’ option.

4.    Click the ‘Continue/Next’ button.

5.    Select a folder to download the music.

6.    Select what you want to download, your library or purchased music.

7.    And click the ‘Start download’ button at the bottom.

That’s it! The selected music will begin to download to your computer.

Downloading songs via the Google Music website

1.    Open a browser.

2.    Go to “music.google.com.”

3.    Sign in with your Google account.

4.    Switch to ‘Music Library’ tab.

5.    Select a category (PLAYLISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, etc.) from the top.

6.    Select the track you want to download.

7.    Tap the ‘Vertical dotted’ icon.

8.    Select ‘Download’/Download Album.’

That’s it! If you didn’t get the option to download, may be the song is not available to download. Click the ‘Buy’ button to purchase the music.

Bob Martin is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Source : Google Play Music

How to edit and delete contacts with Google Contacts

You can edit and delete your contacts from your Android Smartphone with the Google Contacts on your computer. And the changes you do in contacts with Google Contacts will sync to your all Android devices. Here is how to edit, delete, block, remove, and undo changes.

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On Computer:

How to edit contacts from Google Contacts

The details like contact’s profile, school, work, or organization you can’t change.

1.    Open ‘Google Contacts.’

2.    Find the contact you want to edit.

3.    Click on the ‘Contact’s name.’

4.    Click the ‘Edit’ (pencil icon) at the upper right corner.

5.    Update the information.

6.    And click ‘Save.’

How to delete contacts from Google Contacts

1.    Open ‘Google Contacts.’

2.    Find the contact you want to remove.

3.    Tick the boxes of the Contact’s name to select multiple contacts.

4.    Click the ‘More’ icon.

5.    Select ‘Delete’.

6.    Again, click ‘Delete’ to confirm.

How to undo changes in Google Contacts

If you want to cancel the changes you have made then within 30 days you can undo them. Here how to undo changes in Google Contacts.

1.    Open ‘Google Contacts.’

2.    Open the ‘More’ options.

3.    Select ‘Undo changes.’

4.    Select a time you want to go back.

5.    And click ‘Confirm.’

That’s it!

On Android smartphone or tablet:

How to edit contacts details

1.    Open the ‘Contacts’ app.

2.    Select ‘Contact’ to edit.

3.    Touch the ‘Edit’ (pencil) icon at the bottom.

4.    Select an account, if prompt.

5.    Update the contact’s information.

6.    Touch ‘Down arrow’ or ‘More fields’ for more details.

7.    Touch on ‘Photo’ to change or add a photo.

8.    Touch ‘Save’ to complete.

How to add contacts to favorites

If you want a contact to show up at the top in the contact list, then you can add the people to your favorite.

1.    Open the ‘Contacts’ app.

2.    Touch a ‘Contact’ to add to favorites.

3.    Touch the ‘Favorite’ (Start icon) at the top to add it to favorite contacts.

How to delete a contact

1.    Open the ‘Contacts’ app.

2.    Select a ‘Contact’ to delete.

3.    Touch ‘More’ button.

4.    Select ‘Delete’.

5.    Again, touch ‘Delete’ to confirm.

Touch and hold a contact to select multiple contacts and  touch and select contacts to delete. Lastly, touch ‘Delete.’

How to block a contact

You can block a contact number and report it as a spammer to stop receiving calls and messages from that person.

1.    Open the ‘Contacts’ app.

2.    Select a ‘Contact’ to block.

6.    Touch ‘More’ button.

3.    Select ‘Block numbers.’

4.    Touch ‘Block’.

5.    Mark the box to ‘Report as spam.’

If you want to unblock the number under the “More” option > Select “Unblock numbers.”

How to undo changes in Contacts app

To erase the changes you have made:

1.    Open the ‘Contacts’ app.

2.    Under the menu, select ‘Settings.’

3.    Go to ‘Manage contacts.’

4.    Touch ‘Undo changes.’

5.    Select an account, if prompt.

6.    Select a time you want to go back.

7.    And click ‘Confirm.’

That’s it!

Joey Williams is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Source : Google Contacts

Find And Fix A Windows Memory Leak

It is worth noting that there are different kinds of memory leaks in Windows. The most commonly found is standby memory. The standby memory is not only seen on Windows 7 but also on Windows 10 systems as well. After the standby memory takes away the available space, your device might stop working the way it should work.

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The method of searching memory leak with Windows’ Resource Monitor

  1. Firstly, put the combination of Windows Key+R, put ‘resmon’ and after that choose OK.
  2. Then, click on the Memory tab.
  3. After that, choose Commit for reordering the mentioned list.
  4. Next, check the Standby with the apps you generally use running.

The method of checking a memory leak with Windows’ RaMMap

  1. Firstly, visit RaMMap’s Sysinternals page.
  2. After that, choose Download RaMMap.
  3. Then, visit the folder of Downloads.
  4. Next, copy the RaMMap archive to any of the places wherever you wish.
  5. After that, right-click the RaMMap app file.
  6. Choose Run as administrator.
  7. Then, click on Yes.
  8. Next, see SYSINTERNALS SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS.
  9. After that, choose to Agree.
  10. Then, choose Use Counts tab.
  11. Next, check the standby memory and note whether it is increasing or not.

View RAM with Windows’ Memory Diagnostic

  1. Firstly, put the combination of Windows Key+R.
  2. Then, put ‘mdsced.exe.’
  3. After that, choose ‘OK.’
  4. Next, choose Restart now and look for problems.
  5. Note that the test shall start and might take a few hours to get over.
  6. Lastly, you need to follow the on-screen instructions after the test gets over.

The method to empty standby memory in Windows by RaMMap

  1. Firstly, right click on RaMMap app file.
  2. After that, choose Run as administrator.
  3. Then, choose Empty.
  4. Next, Empty Standby List.
  5. Check that the standby memory would be lower than earlier.

The method of troubleshooting Windows 10 Memory Leak by FreeStandbyMemory.bat

  1. Firstly, visit the script’s Pastebin page.
  2. Then, choose to download.
  3. After that, click on Save File.
  4. Next, visit the folder of Downloads.
  5. Then, right click on freestandbymemory.
  6. After that, choose Run as administrator.
  7. Next, click on More info.
  8. Then, click on Run anyway.
  9. After that, Click on Yes.
  10. Choose any of the keys after the script is included.
  11. Note that the FreeStandbyMemory shall start running on the background of the device.
  12. Go through the given below instructions carefully for deleting the script.
  13. Firstly, move to This PC.
  14. Then, click on Windows (C:).
  15. After that, click on Windows.
  16. Next, right-click FreeStandbyMemory.
  17. Lastly, choose Delete.

Bob Martin is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Source : Windows