Before you join a Zoom meeting, you have the opportunity to change your default name to anything you want. This name will only appear for the current meeting session.

Set your preferred name before joining the meeting.

Once you’ve joined a meeting, it’s not too late to set a custom name. You can also change your nickname in a meeting if it’s a meeting you’ve created— be sure to check out our guide on how to set up a Zoom meeting if you haven’t made one before.

1. At the top of the window, click Participants.
2. Hover over your name in the meeting participants list.
3. Go to More > Rename.
4. Enter the new name and click OK.

You can also opt to change your Zoom name in a more permanent fashion by updating your profile name.

1. Open a browser and go to zoom.us/signin.
2. Choose Profile from the left sidebar.
3. Next to your username, select Edit.
4. Enter your new preferred name and choose Save Changes.

Press the left button to show the screen on your Fitbit Charge 3 or 4.

• Swipe left on your Fitbit Charge 3 or 4 screen, until you reach the “Settings” button.
• Press Settings.

• Swipe up to scroll down and find the button labeled “About.”
• Press About.

Now, you’ll swipe up until you see the two buttons labeled “Clear User Data” and “Reboot Device.” Each of these buttons can reset your Fitbit Charge 3 or 4 in a different way.

Clear User Data

Selecting this will essentially factory reset your device. It will remove

• Apps
• Stored data
• Personal information
• Credit and debit cards (for Fitbit Pay-enabled devices)
• Saved settings

On some other Fitbit devices, this is called “Factory Reset.” You’ll want to do this if you get a new Fitbit and sync it to your phone, for example.

Reboot Device

Selecting this will reboot the device itself. It will not reset or remove any user data. Rebooting the device troubleshoots many issues that Fitbit wearers might experience, such as when:

• The device stops responding.
• The device will not sync.
• It stops tracking your stats and steps.
• The buttons stop responding.

Your Fitbit Charge may need to plug in for the device to restart after being shut down.

We’re putting this one first because of how much we value security and privacy. In iOS 14, Apple makes it easy for iPhone users to quickly get an overview of:

• Who is tracking their activity
• How often activity is tracked
• How often the tracking is blocked

In addition, Safari now warns users if their passwords aren’t as secure as they should be. This is something we’ve been saying for a long time too! Check out our guides on how to generate a random, secure password and the only passwords you need to memorize to help increase your internet security.

Widgets have been redesigned to give more information in a smaller amount of space, making them more useful overall at a glance. iPhone users who upgrade to iOS 14 now have more customization options when it comes to widgets too.

Now, users can:

• Change the size of a widget on the screen
• Add a widget to the home screen
• Arrange widgets in new patterns on the screen

You can also use iOS 14’s new “Smart Stack” feature to let Apple automatically stack your widgets based on your usage history.

Each version of iOS has its new visual niceties, for sure. I’m grouping a few of the major visual updates, and only highlighting the updates that really affect the user experience. Fortunately, in iOS 14, there are some major changes to be excited about.

• Phone calls now don’t automatically fill up your entire screen but appear as smaller pop-up icons.
• Messages are now easier to find and have a more user-friendly interface.
• Applications can be grouped more intuitively by the user or by using Apple’s suggested groups.
• Facetime calls can be minimized to show the video while you browse your phone.

This is right up our alley here at howchoo! We love the idea of increasing the functionality and security of your home. For proof, see our Google Home-enabled smart mirror and our Raspberry Pi security camera!

In iOS 14, Apple has added key features and functionality to the “Smart Home” application, such as:

• Suggested automations, such as turning on lights when entering a room, whenever you add a new HomeKit accessory
• An updated home screen that shows the most pressing concerns for your smart home
• New defined “activity zones,” so you only get alerts for necessary things
• Light shifting mode that automatically adjusts lighting throughout the day

My favorite change is the “Face Recognition” feature that detects the face of the person ringing the doorbell and tells you who is at the door. How cool is that!?

First, they got rid of the key itself, making it so you only had to insert a fob. Then, you didn’t need to insert anything, which meant no more annoying lock/unlock sounds. Now, you don’t need a key or a fob to start your car. All you need is your iPhone with iOS 14 that will hold the “car key” in your Apple Wallet.

As long as you have an automobile that supports this feature, you can:

• Unlock your car with your iPhone (even if the battery goes dead)
• Start your car with your iPhone
• Manage who has a “key” in Apple Wallet
• Restrict access temporarily or permanently to particular vehicles

CarPlay also gets some visual updates with new supporting applications.

There are so many updates in iOS 14! We only touched on a few major updates here, as well as our favorite changes.

For a more comprehensive overview, check out Apple’s official iOS 14 page.

activate application "SystemUIServer" tell application "System Events" tell process "SystemUIServer" -- Working CONNECT Script. Goes through the following: -- Clicks on Bluetooth Menu (OSX Top Menu Bar) -- => Clicks on SX-991 Item -- => Clicks on Connect Item set btMenu to (menu bar item 1 of menu bar 1 whose description contains "bluetooth") tell btMenu click tell (menu item "{{ The name of your airpods here }}" of menu 1) click if exists menu item "Connect" of menu 1 then click menu item "Connect" of menu 1 return "Connecting..." else click btMenu -- Close main BT drop down if Connect wasn't present return "Connect menu was not found, are you already connected?" end if end tell end tell end tell end tell

Thanks @erebusbat for this applescript!

Open Script Editor.

It lives in /Application/Utilities/, but just use spotlight (cmd + space).

Click New Document to get a blank editor.

Paste the code into the editor.

Find the name of your AirPods from your Bluetooth settings. Whatever shows up in the menu is the official name of your AirPods. This name is case sensitive and only allows curly quotes. A curly quote is ’, not '. A curly quote can be entered using shift + option + ]

Find the section that says {{ The name of your AirPods here }} and replace it with the name of your AirPods.

For me, “Dayne’s AirPods Pro” becomes “Dayne’s AirPods Pro”.

See the completed code below:

activate application "SystemUIServer" tell application "System Events" tell process "SystemUIServer" -- Working CONNECT Script. Goes through the following: -- Clicks on Bluetooth Menu (OSX Top Menu Bar) -- => Clicks on SX-991 Item -- => Clicks on Connect Item set btMenu to (menu bar item 1 of menu bar 1 whose description contains "bluetooth") tell btMenu click tell (menu item "Dayne’s AirPods Pro" of menu 1) click if exists menu item "Connect" of menu 1 then click menu item "Connect" of menu 1 return "Connecting..." else click btMenu -- Close main BT drop down if Connect wasn't present return "Connect menu was not found, are you already connected?" end if end tell end tell end tell end tell

• Hit cmd + S to save.
• Select “Application.”
• Give your application a catchy, memorable name.

Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy

If the settings are locked, click the lock at the bottom left and enter your password to unlock it.

• Select Accessibility on the left side.
• Click the + sign.
• Find the new Application you just created and select it.

• Open the Automator Application which can be found at /Applications/Automator, but again, just use spotlight (cmd + space).
• Click New Document.
• Select the cog that says “Quick Action” (it may be called “Service” on older MacOS versions).

In your new Automator action, under “Workflow receives”, select no input. Make sure it reads “Workflow receives no input in any application.”

On the left side, look for “Launch Application” and double click it.

• Click the dropdown, select Other,
• Find and select your new application.

Hit cmd + save and give your action a catchy name.

Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts

• Click Services on the left side and look for your new action under the “General” section. Mine was at the very bottom.
• Make sure the checkbox is enabled here.
• Click Add Shortcut next to it.

Think of a memorable keyboard shortcut and enter it. It will appear next to the action.

Hit your keyboard shortcut and, voila, things should happen! You may get a security alert the first time you run it, but other than that, you’re all set!

First, make sure your computer meets the minimum spec requirements. You need a processor capable of reaching 1 GHz and at least 1 GB of RAM. Storage-wise, you need 16 GB for 32-bit Windows and 20 GB for 64-bit. You also need a GPU supporting Direct X 9 or later.

If you’re using Windows 7, then pressing the Windows button at the same time as the Pause Break key in the top right section of your keyboard will give you specs.

In order to install Windows 10, you need a valid license for the OS. There are a few editions to choose from, ranging from basic packages to professional bundles that include more features.

To purchase a license, visit the official Microsoft website and choose an edition for your computer.

The media creation tool is available on the Microsoft website and can create the installation media you need. For a complete breakdown of this process, check out our guide on how to make a Windows 10 bootable USB.

If the machine you want to upgrade has anything important stored on it, you should back up the critical data to an external drive. Upgrading the existing computer to Windows 10 will wipe anything it currently has stored.

If you’ve determined the machine meets the minimum spec requirements and it’s okay to wipe, connect the Windows 10 installation media you created by either inserting the installation disk or plugging in the flash drive.

When you reboot, the Windows 10 installation will begin. Follow the prompts to configure the OS with your own custom settings and complete the setup.

If the installation did not begin, make sure the boot order in the BIOS of the target machine is set to prioritize the disk drive or USB port.