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How to use multiple desktops in Windows 10 In the Windows 10 Pro you can add a seemingly unlimited number of virtual desktops quickly and easily, thanks to the new Task View pane. Unfortunately, Windows 10's multiple desktop functionality is still very limited -- you can't drag and drop programs between different screens, you can't change the wallpaper for individual desktops, and you can't quickly jump to a particular screen without cycling through all of your open screens.

Set Up Exchange E-Mail on an Android Mobile Phone You can set up e-mail using an Exchange account on an Android mobile phone. From the Applications menu, select Email . This application may be named Mail on some versions of Android. Type your full e-mail address, for example tony@contoso.com, and your password, and then select Next . Select Exchange account . This option may be named Exchange ActiveSync on some versions of Android. Enter the following account information and select Next . Domain\Username    Type your full e-mail address in this box. If Domain and Username are separate text boxes in your version of Android, leave the Domain box empty and type your full e-mail address in the Username box. Note: On some versions of Android, you need to use the domain\username format. For example, if your e-mail address is tony@contoso.com, type contoso.com\tony@contoso.com. Your username is your full e-mail address. Password    Use the password that y

How to Disable OneDrive in Windows 10 Disable OneDrive Everywhere in Windows and Apps Press Win + R keyboard accelerator to open Run dialog box. Type GPedit.msc and hit Enter or OK to open Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> OneDrive.  In the right pane, double click on policy named Prevent the usage of OneDrive for  file storage .  Select the Enabled radio button. This policy setting lets you prevent apps and features from working with files on OneDrive. If you enable this policy setting: * Users can’t access OneDrive from the OneDrive app and file picker. * Windows Store apps can’t access OneDrive using the WinRT API. * OneDrive doesn’t appear in the navigation pane in File Explorer. * OneDrive files aren’t kept in sync with the cloud. * Users can’t automatically upload photos and videos from the camera roll folder. If you

Tips to resolve OneDrive sync issue - When OneDrive stops syncing to a local computer and you receive the following error message “Credentials needed, We need your credentials to sync some libraries.  Please click here to sync now”. If that does not work (i.e. if your sync issues do not go away),  Stop Syncing and follow this process: Go to the Onedrive cloud in the tray (bottom right hand corner) Right click and say Stop Syncing folder (it will give you a warning about permanently stopping this). Now Go to c:\users\%username%\onedrive @Yourinfo.com Rename the folder to onedrive@ Yourinfo.old. This will preserve the old data. Shut down any Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Start Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) End the following processes: groove.exe, msosync.exe Check to make sure you have Hidden Files/Folders turned on by going to "This PC" and selecting the View tab. Check the box for "Hidden Items". Go to c:\users\%username%\AppDa

Back up and restore your files It's always good to have a backup. Keep copies of your files on another drive in case something happens to the originals. Set up your backup Select the Start   button, then select  Settings     >  Update & security  >  Backup  >  Add a drive  and choose an external drive or network location for your backups. All set. Every hour, we’ll back up everything in your user folder (C:\Users\username). To change which files get backed up or how often backups happen, go to  More options . If you’re missing an important file or folder, here’s how to get it back: Search for  Restore files  from the task bar and select  Restore your files with File History . Look for the file you need and then use the arrows to see all its versions. When you find the version you want, select the  Restore  button to save it in its original location. To save it in a different place, right-click (or press and hold) the  Restore  button, select

So your having some issues with Google? So first try removing and re-adding your Google Account,  because it's likely that something in your account (e.g. bookmarks, history contacts etc is having trouble syncing.. So let's remove it, Open the Chrome menu. Touch Settings. Touch your name. Under "Accounts," switch the slider to OFF. Touch OK. Open the Android Settings app on your device. Touch Apps > All > Chrome > Touch Force stop > OK. Now let's open Chrome and Touch the Chrome menu > Settings >Touch Sign in to Chrome.>Choose an account and turn sync back on. If the steps above don't work, check the Google Chrome sync settings on your device. Open the Android Settings app on your device. Under Accounts lets touch Google. Touch your email address. In the list that appears find "Chrome"and check to see if the check box next to it is selected.  Select the check box if it's not selected. Sign in to Chrome and turn syn