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If your child has an iPhone and you want to be able to block them from downloading anything from the App Store, then you can take advantage of a feature on the iPhone called Restrictions. This allows you to prevent a lot of different types of activities on the iPhone, including the installation of apps from the App Store. Block the App Store on an iPhone The steps below are going to completely remove the App Store icon from the device until you return to the Restrictions menu and re-enable the App Store....

You may find yourself in a situation, however, where you need that ruler to use the Centimeters unit of measurement. Fortunately you are able to change from inches to centimeters on the Excel 2013 ruler by adjusting a setting on the Excel Options menu. Our guide below will show you how to access this menu and change the setting that controls the unit of measurement. How to Change the Unit of Measurement on the Excel 2013 Ruler from Inches to Centimeters The steps in this article were performed in Microsoft Excel 2013....

When you type data into a cell in Google Sheets, that data uses the default formatting for the sheet, assuming that the cell doesn’t have some pre-existing formatting applied to it from old data. But not all of the data that you put into your spreadsheet is being typed, and it’s entirely possible that you will copy and paste data from another document that has its own formatting. Doing this several times can result in a spreadsheet with a lot of differently formatted cells, which can make it difficult to read....

One other function of this interconnection is the ability to start working on something on one device, then pass it off to another one. This feature is called “Handoff”, and can be very useful in certain situations. But it can also cause some problems, and some troubleshooting guides will suggest that you turn it off if you are experiencing weird behavior on your iPhone. Our guide below will show you where to find the Handoff setting on your iPhone 6 so that you can disable it....

But if these have resulted in reduced functionality with what you need – due to slow internet speeds say for example; then turning this feature back off might just be something worth considering! One way you can use a lot of data on your iPhone is by streaming videos or downloading large files. You should be aware that this will quickly consume gigabytes, so managing those activities on your own can go a long way when trying to reduce cellular data usage....

This is ideal for displaying a slideshow at a trade show or convention, where visitors might be walking up to your booth at any time, and where you might not always be present. We will show you below where to find the kiosk mode setting for your Powerpoint 2013 slideshow so that you can give it a try. How to Put a Powerpoint 2013 Slideshow into Kiosk Mode The following steps are going to show you how to change a setting for your Powerpoint presentation that allows that presentation to be put into “Kiosk” mode....

While streaming audio uses less data than streaming video, you might find that Spotify uses a considerable amount of data if you use it for several hours every day. If your cellular plan has a limited amount of data, then this could mean you don’t have much data left for other things. Luckily Spotify has a feature called “Data Saver” that can help you use less data. it limits some of the more data-intensive features in the app, while also lowering the audio quality....

Our guide below will show you how to use the square root formula in Excel 2013, as well as some helpful information that will make it easier to use. How to Do a Square Root in Excel 2013 The steps below are going to show you how to find the square root of a number that is currently stored in one of the cells in your spreadsheet. We will be entering a formulas into a different cell which will pull the value from the current cell, then determine the square root of that number....

Phone numbers are something that we need to remember less and less as it isn’t information that is shared as frequently as it once was. It’s so easy to reach people through other means, like social media, and our phones remember all of our phone numbers for us. But occasionally you will need to share your phone number, so it’s helpful to be able to locate it on your iPhone 7 in case you forget the number, or you need to find it on someone else’s phone....

If this is happening to you, then someone that is trying to help you may ask for your system information. This helps that person know what system resources Photoshop is seeing so that they can identify potential problems or bottlenecks that are limiting your Photoshop performance. Where Can I Get My Photoshop CC System Information? The steps below were performed in the Photoshop CC version of the application that is part of the Creative Cloud subscription....

One such feature is a Home button. This is something that you can click to automatically take you to a specific page. In the case of Google Chrome, this is either the Google search engine, or a new blank tab. The Home button is located next to the address bar. If you don’t see the Home button, or if you don’t use it, then our tutorial below will help you find the setting that controls its display....

Is there a picture that you want to use in your Microsoft Word document, but it’s reversed? Or are you trying to make a printout for a t-shirt and the picture is ironing on backwards? Luckily there is a feature in Microsoft Word that you can use to fix this. Hidden among the various image-editing tools in Microsoft Word are options to flip an image horizontally or vertically. By finding and using one of these options on a picture that you have included in your document you can get the mirror version of your picture so that your document includes the version of the image that you require....

You can learn how to get rid of a text box in Powerpoint 2016 by finding the text box to remove, clicking on its border, then pressing Delete on your keyboard. Adding text to a slide in Microsoft Powerpoint is typically accomplished with a text box. You may already know how to select the text in a text box and use options on the Home tab to apply formatting changes....

It can be helpful to monitor your cellular data usage statistics from your iPhone if you use a lot of data and are worried about overage charges that might occur if you hit your data cap. The iPhone cellular data statistics are a running total, however, so you will need to reset them periodically if you want to have a clearer idea of how much data you are using each month....

Our guide below will show you how to edit the sound setting on an existing alarm. Once you have completed these steps, your alarm will play your selected song the next time that it goes off. How to Use a Song as Your Alarm Tone on an iPhone The steps in this guide were written using an iPhone 7 Plus, in iOS 10.2. Note that the song you select will need to be one that is saved to your iPhone....

But like the Windows or MacOS operating system on your computer, those apps occasionally require updates. These updates might fix an issue that the app was having, or it might add new features that make the app better. Typically it’s best to install new updates as they become available, as older app versions can sometimes pose a security or performance risk on the device. But if you have an app that you don’t want to update, such as if that version of the app has a feature or tool that you really like, but the new versions have removed it, then you might not want your iPad to install that update automatically....

Our guide below will show you how to capture a screenshot on your iPhone. It’s a very convenient and intuitive way to image your iPhone screenand, once you are familiar with it, you will find that taking screenshots is a simple and effective way to save information. How to Do a Print Screen on an iPhone 7 The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus, in iOS 10....

But part of the Screen Time experience involved the app sending you some notifications, such as a weekly report that lets you know how much you used your iPhone. If you don’t want to receive these notifications, and would instead prefer to check the Screen Time app manually, then you can follow our guide below and turn off notifications from the Screen Time app on your iPhone. How to Stop Receiving Notifications from the Screen Time App The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus in iOS 12....

Bookmarks and favorites have long been useful parts of Web browsers that make it easier to get to your favorite sites. In fact, it’s possible to become so accustomed to using those tools that you may find yourself a little lost and confused when trying to visit your favorite sites if those things aren’t where you expect them to be. If you have switched over to Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, then it’s possible that the Favorites bar isn’t visible....

The Type tool in Photoshop CS5 has an associated panel called the Character panel and includes a number of additional type settings that can help you to customize your text layers. But if you need to access the Character panel and do not see it on your screen, then it may be hidden from view. Fortunately, there are two different ways to show the Character panel in Photoshop CS5, and you can use either of these methods to gain access to the settings that it contains....