To do this, go to Windows 11’s prefs menu. Next, remove the ads masquerading as pinned apps. Yes, the company has used the space to show you ads too. you’re able to fix this by going toSettings > Personalization > Lock screen. choose the drop-down menu next toPersonalize your lock screenand selectPictureorSlideshow. Disable this to stop promotional content from showing up there. Hide OneDrive ads Microsoft loves to nag you about signing up for OneDrive....

But you should, because trees on your property actuallydohave valueand that value is often substantial. First of all, maintained trees in good condition add property value in generalas much as 15%. And some trees have been appraised for more than six figures. Some trees are so valuable poachers actuallyinvade peoples property tostealthem. But these tools do offer a starting point for valuing your tree. you might find a consulting arborist at the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)website....

Finally Ive had a cheesy bread that feels like a mealkhachapuri. This brilliant Georgian dish is all the melty cheese you could dream of, surrounded by carbs. And with this pizza dough hack, you dont even need to proof the bread for hours. What is khachapuri? This particular jot down of khachapuri is Adjarian khachapuri, named for the region of Georgia. This is a boat Id like to be in....

Tap it, selectIs Connected, then you could choose betweenRun After ConfirmationandRun Immediately. Finally, see to it to choose your AirPods from the Choose Devices category. you’re able to also build a custom Automation using the New Blank Automation option. Change the trigger time toIs Connected, then set your AirPods in theDevicesection. TapNext,then selectNew Blank Automation. From here, look forSet Volumein the search bar and select it. That’s why having an Automation that sets them to your preferred ANC mode can be really handy....

For smaller areas, rugs, and upholstery, try a pet hair rake. Just sprinkle it on before you vacuum. Before you mask smells, of course, you do have to get that pee out of the carpet. Take matters into your own hands with tech designed to groom and dry your dog.

I fall into the latter. I tested the middle-of-the-pack Q1SW Magnetic silent. It was also very easy to install, taking me about 30 minutes. I wanted something that was practical to use, move around, and stow. The Q1SW does that well. That said, it may not be a comfortable experience for tall rowers. This made it feel like I was cramped up in a small row boat. If you’re a rower, that’s probably important to you....

Getting your spring garden into shape, doing some pruning, or planting might call for some new tools. Even with meticulous maintenance, shears, mowers, and other equipment will wear out over time. Here are some of the best sales on offer this week from Amazon. The pruners are on sale for $9.98 right now, 52% off their regular price. These are good quality all-steel shears and they come with a lifetime warranty from Fiskars....

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Doing something purposefully. Blue category - You might ask Siri to convert these for you. Purple category - King Midas would like this category....

The erection of these towers, be they bastions of defense or homesteads, was accompanied by elaborate rituals. Additionally, sites were chosen to withstand natural calamities like avalanches or mudslides. This interconnectedness ensured that neighboring villages could constantly monitor each other. In times of crisis, a system of signaling between towers enabled swift communication and coordinated response efforts. Given the urgency to accommodate a family, attention to aesthetics took a backseat in the construction process....

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - What a straight-A student does with the instructions. Blue category - How much you own. Purple category - Cue theMission Impossibletheme....

In this column I try not to cover topics that any normal person already knows are fake. In other words, they banned chemtrails. She has worried about this, I bet, 10 years … If you look upone day, itll be clear. The next day they will look like some angels have been playing tic-tac-toe. Ive got pictures on my phone with Xs right over my house. For years they denied they were doing anything....

What is an emulator? How do I play Nintendo (and Sega) games on my phone? Which brings us to how to actually use Delta to play retro games on your phone. Delta is actually a fairly mature app, and using it is pretty intuitive. The catch is that youll need to provide the game files yourselves. Emulation enthusiasts assure players thatU.S. Delta will automatically find box art and sort your systems for you....

(My favorite entry: Gregg Araki’sSmiley Face, in which Anna Faris gives an Oscar-worthy stoner turn.) Shrouded in mist and dreamlike imagery, its pull is hypnotic. Its also way more messed up than you remember. Hypnotically boring, but still. Instead, Ill take the Shakespeare-meets-Star Trekearnestness ofForbidden Planet, a reimagining ofThe Tempestset on Altair IV. If you love to get high and hyper-focus, itll definitely keep you busy. (Not recommended if you are prone to bad trips....