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Why Are My Image Thumbnails Not Showing? Image thumbnails not showing in Windows 11 is usually caused by the incorrect settings being selected, missing or corrupted system files, and a lack of sufficient free space. Fortunately, the causes of this common Windows 11 bug aren’t anything to worry about as the issue can usually be fixed by applying one or two of the below solutions. How to Fix Windows 11 Thumbnails Not Showing There are a number of solutions for fixing Windows 11 thumbnail and file icon problems....

About Private IP Addresses 192.168.1.254 is a private IP address and is one of a block of addresses reserved for private networks. This means that a device in this private network cannot be accessed directly from the internet using this private IP. However, any device on the private network can connect to the other devices on that network. While the router has the private IP address of 192.168.1.254, the router assigns devices in its network a different, private IP address....

Automatic Assignment of 192.168.1.3 Computers and other devices that support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) receive their IP address automatically from a router. The router decides which address to assign from the range it is set up to manage. When the router is set up with a network range between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.255, it takes one address for itself—usually 192.168.1.1—and maintains the rest, or a portion of the remaining addresses, in a pool....

Automatic Assignment of 192.168.1.4 Computers and other devices that support dynamic address assignment using DHCP can obtain an IP address automatically from a router. The router decides which address to assign from the range it is set up to manage (called the DHCP pool). For example, a router set up with a local IP address of 192.168.1.1 normally maintains all of the addresses starting with 192.168.1.2 and ending with 192.168.1.255 in its DHCP pool....

Make the topic meaningful, but do not use too broad a scope of content.Focus on three or four points to present.Delve into each of these points in an order that leads from one to the next.Make your information clear and logical. Deliver what your audience came to learn. Stick to important information only. If they want to know more, they will ask—and be prepared for those questions. Choose appropriate colors for the design of your slide show....

Go to the Instagram Explore tab to check out the most popular photos being shared. Many are high-resolution, lack filters, and were likely taken with a good quality camera and edited professionally. The pre-recorded video upload feature allows individuals and businesses to film clips using a real camera, edit them on a computer, and then post those videos later to Instagram. There are also countless video editor apps for mobile devices that showcase numerous clips in a professional style and add fancy effects....

Notepad++ includes features such as line numbering, color coding, hints, and other helpful tools the standard Notepad application doesn’t have. These additions make it an ideal choice for web designers and front-end developers. Komodo Edit includes many great features for HTML and CSS development. Additionally, it allows you to add extensions for more language support or other helpful features, such as special characters. Komodo doesn’t shine as the best HTML editor....

How to Turn off Explicit Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Like many apps and services on Apple’s iOS devices, the controls for censoring Apple Music explicit content aren’t found within the Music app. Instead, song and radio options are controlled by the main Settings app. Here’s how iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users can block explicit songs on Apple Music. How to Block Apple Music Explicit Content on Mac and PC Media marked with the Explicit tag can be blocked in the iTunes app or Music app on computers and, fortunately, the instructions are the same whether you’re using a PC running Windows 10 or a Mac powered by macOS....

We’ve known since 2021 that Apple was working on a Self Service Repair program, but up to now, we only knew it was slated for sometime in “early 2022.” Well, it looks like Apple decided now is the time, as it’s just announced that the program has kicked off for its United States customers. According to Apple, Self Service Repair will provide those capable of at-home electronic maintenance with hundreds of official parts and tools to fix their iPhone 12s or 13s....

It was revealed via tweet that both Bethesda’s Starfield and Arkane Studios’ Redfall are having their releases pushed back by several months. According to Bethesda and Arkane, both games need additional development time to better realize the teams’ ambitions. Arkane’s (Dishonored, Prey) Redfall aims to be a cooperative open-world shooter set in a city completely overrun with vampires. Four different playable characters each offer different abilities and specialties, which can complement other squad members in co-op or provide some single-player variety....

How CAT 6 Cable Works Category 6 cables support Gigabit Ethernet data rates of 1 gigabit per second. These cables can accommodate 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections over a limited distance—commonly about 180 feet for a single cable. Cat 6 cable contains four pairs of copper wire and uses all the pairs for signaling to obtain its high level of performance. Other basic facts about Cat 6 cables include: The ends of a Cat 6 cable use the same RJ-45 standard connector as previous generations of Ethernet cables....

A lot of people aren’t exactly sure what differentiates one audio system from another, let alone what constitutes “true” surround sound, digital audio signals, or what satellites and subwoofers are. This article will help clear up some of the finer points and help you decide whether a full 7.1\5.1 surround sound speaker system is the right choice for your computer. What You Need Before Buying a Surround Sound System Surround sound is a big commitment....

Email Protection from DuckDuckGo primarily acts as a sort of filter for your emails, whether from pre-established addresses or a new @duck.com account. This filter combs over incoming emails to check for hidden trackers then removes them to better protect your privacy and security. While the beta was previously limited, requiring interested potential users to sign up for a waitlist, that barrier for entry has been removed. Now, everyone can sign up for the beta and see what they think....

Enter DuckDuckGo and their popular (150 million downloads) privacy-focused web browser. Previously available only for mobile users, the company has just launched a version for Mac computers, as announced via an official blog post. Described as an “all-in-one privacy solution for everyday browsing,” DuckDuckGo’s Mac client brings some new privacy-enhancing tools to the table. For one, privacy features are engaged by default, with no complicated settings tabs to learn. The browser also includes an algorithm that automatically blocks cookie pop-ups on 50 percent of sites, and the company says that number is growing....

After a decade of debate, the EU has released legislation dictating that USB-C chargers become the mandatory standard for smartphones by 2024, as announced by a press release from the European Parliament. This legislation includes Apple products, potentially forcing the company to swap out its proprietary Lightning port with a standard USB-C port moving forward. In addition to smartphones, the ruling also applies to other gadgets like tablets, e-readers, cameras, gaming consoles, and more....

Export Contacts Directly to CSV Format Exporting information contained in the Contacts application requires a helper application. Some paid helper apps, such as AB2CSV and Address Book to CSV, are available in the Mac App Store. Others are available from third-party vendors. This example uses the application AB2CSV, which saves your contacts to a CSV file without having to create a VCF file first. Convert the VCF File to CSV If you’d rather not install an application or pay for an app to make a CSV file, export the Contacts application’s VCF file and then use an online utility to format the VCF file as a CSV file....

Once you’re happy with everything, tap Next (arrow) in the upper-right corner, which takes you to the caption and tagging page. This is where you can add a location. You can either choose one of the locations displayed in the list, which is generated by your device’s GPS, or you can start typing the name of a specific location in the search bar if you don’t see it in the list....

The collaboration was detailed on GM’s Corporate Newsroom blog, which states the 5G connectivity will roll out in certain 2024 model-year vehicles. The collaboration is part of the two companies’ intent to “launch the world’s largest fleet of 5G-enabled vehicles.” The 5G network will bring better roadway coverage, faster music and video downloads at a higher quality, enhanced navigation service, and secure over-the-air updates for the vehicles. GM also said 2019 model-year vehicles that are 4G-LTE capable will benefit as well, since they will experience faster speeds and performance....

The Google Phone app, which has quickly become the default phone app on many Android phones, will now let you enable Caller ID announcements. XDA Developers reports that the feature has been in development for a number of months now, originally debuting for testing in September. Now, though, it is finally rolling out to users on the latest stable version of the Google Phone app. Caller ID announcement is a very rudimentary feature when it comes to phone applications, and it is one that many other phone apps have included for years....

Here’s how to use it. Finding the Middle Value With the MEDIAN Function To make it easier to measure central tendency, Google Spreadsheets has a number of functions that will calculate the more commonly used average values. These include: The MEDIAN function finds the median or middle value in a list of numbers. The AVERAGE function finds the arithmetic mean for a list of numbers. The MODE function finds the most commonly occurring value in a list of numbers....