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Google has teamed up with AT&T to bring RCS to all Android devices on the carrier's network in the US. As a part of the partnership, all Android devices on AT&T's network will also ship with the Google Messages app as the default messaging client. Google has been trying to push RCS as a popular alternative to iMessage for Android users in the US. While WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging apps are wildly popular in other parts of the world, iMessage and regular text messages dominate the messaging scene in the US. T-Mobile and AT&T Both Ship Their Android Devices With Messages App T-Mobile was the first major US carrier to enter into a partnership with Google in March this year to support RCS and ship all Android devices on its network with Google Messages as the default messaging app. AT&T has also supported RCS on its network for a long time, but its implementation was not interoperable. With the carrier now joining hands with Google, AT&T su...

Google Chrome updates are pretty unobtrusive. However, if you've decided you don't want them to run automatically, there's no setting in the browser to turn them off. For people who prefer a more granular level of control over their updates, that's an issue. Fortunately, Windows users can disable automatic updates in just a few easy steps. Keep reading to learn how to stop Chrome updates on Windows. Method 1: System Configuration Utility The most common way to stop Chrome from updating on Windows is to use the System Configuration Utility (also known as MSConfig). Open the Run prompt. You can do this by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R. Once it opens, type  msconfig and hit Enter . Open the Services  tab. Look for the two following items: Google Update Service (gupdate) and Google Update Service (gupdatem) . To find them easily, it may be easier to either check Hide all Microsoft services or click on the Service column header to sort the list al...

HDMI splitters (and graphics cards) can send video output to two HDMI monitors at the same time. But not just any splitter will do; you need one that works well for the least amount of money. We'll discuss why finding the right splitter is so hard and recommend the three best HDMI splitters, plus an HDMI splitter alternative and HDMI cable. What Is an HDMI Splitter? An HDMI splitter takes an HDMI video output from a device, like a Roku, and splits it into two separate audio and video streams. You can then send each video feed to a separate monitor. Unfortunately, most splitters suck. Many don't work because of an anti-piracy measure built into hardware called High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP Is the Problem With HDMI Splitters HDCP is an anti-piracy measure built into streaming devices, televisions, and cables. It protects content by using a verification process between the video-playing device and the screen. Once it establishes a verified connectio...

Unlike what Microsoft had initially stated, Windows 10 isn't "the final version of Windows." Windows 11 is coming soon, and apart from a collection of new features, it will also have a heavily tweaked desktop. Many who've tried a leaked version of the OS are praising Microsoft's cleaner and more streamlined new desktop. However, you don't have to illegally download the leaked, unstable, and unsupported version of Windows 11 to enjoy its new looks. Instead, you can tweak your existing Windows 10 installation to look like Microsoft's next Windows, as we'll see here. A Clean New Look Windows 11 includes an assortment of tweaks to many of its visual elements. Combined, they make Microsoft's next OS look cleaner and sleeker than Windows 10. You can already bring your Windows 10 desktop closer to Windows 11's by using some of its wallpapers . Beyond that, you can get even closer to the real Windows 11 visual experience. Although it's impossib...

Do you want to change the background of a photo in Photoshop? Perhaps you want to turn a cloudy sky into a beautiful sunny day? Or add a flat background to your corporate headshot? If so, you'll be pleased to know it's actually quite easy. Being able to change the background of a picture is one of Adobe Photoshop's best features. The application even includes tools to select tricky areas like hair, and match the colors from different images. How to Change the Background of a Photo in Photoshop The best approach to making a background change in Photoshop is to create a selection that separates the foreground and the background. As with everything in Photoshop, there are several different ways to do achieve the same results. In this tutorial, we'll be using the Quick Selection tool, but it would work just as effectively with the Pen tool. Here's what we're going to create. We'll start with the photo on the left, and finish with the one on the right. I...

Can you move pages in Word? Depending on the type of document you're creating in Microsoft Word, you may find yourself in this situation. It is especially likely for lengthy documents; moving a page on Word can make or break the document in the right circumstances. Unlike PowerPoint, you cannot rearrange the slides in Word. That's because Word is a word processor, so it's one long scrolling document. As opposed to PowerPoint, which is an application that has slides as its own elements. But there are ways to rearrange and move Microsoft Word pages. You can rearrange word pages online or offline using three easy methods. How to Interchange Pages in Word With the Navigation Pane The Navigation Pane in Word is a handy tool for jumping to certain spots in your document without having to scroll or search. For this reason, the Navigation Pane method is the way to go if you use headings in your document. And it's most helpful if you have a heading at the top of each page. ...

Getting too many emails can fill your inbox with lots of unnecessary items. While you're used to that, it still adds a little weight to your mind. You're burdened with having so many unopened messages, but you don't want to delete any of them. Who knows? An unread message in your inbox might save your skin in the future. So what should you do to clean up your Inbox without losing data? By archiving! Here's how you do it. What Is an Archive? According to the Cambridge Dictionary , an archive is a collection of historical records relating to a place, organization, or family. It's also defined as a computer file used to store electronic information or documents you no longer use regularly. Similarly, in Gmail, an archive is a repository of your messages that you don't use regularly. Putting an email in your archive is storing it someplace out of sight and out of mind. But it's still there if you need to come back to it someday. It's like your basement,...

When filling out spreadsheets, Excel autofill features are the most efficient way to save time. Most people don't realize that they can automate many things they do manually on Excel. For example, maybe you want to apply a formula to only every second or third row when you drag down to autofill. Or maybe you want to fill in all of the blanks in a sheet. This article will show you five of the most effective ways to automate column filling. 1. Autofill Every Other Cell in Excel Anyone who has used Excel for some time knows how to use the autofill feature to autofill an Excel cell based on another. You simply click and hold your mouse on the lower right corner of the cell, and drag it down to apply the formula in that cell to every cell beneath it (similar to copying formulas in Excel ). In a case where a first cell is just a number and not a formula, Excel would just automatically fill in the cells by counting upwards by one. However, what if you don't want to apply the Ex...