Arne Arnold

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Final Crypt: So verschlüsseln Sie Dateien ohne Passwort

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Arne Arnold

1 hour agoheise online (@[email protected])Einige der zuletzt hier besonders häufig geteilten #News: Belohnung für gefundene Sicherheitslücken in Fediverse-Software ausgelobt …7 hours agoSchimmel, Mäuse, Fäkalbakterien – Reporter-Team deckt Hygienemängel bei Kaufland aufEin Reporter-Team stellt in dutzenden Kaufland-Filialen teilweise gesundheitsgefährdende Mängel bei Hygiene und Lebensmittelsicherheit fest.
How to quickly insert an electronic signature in Word

3 weeks ago | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

Firstly, you need your signature in digital form, preferably using a tablet PC with pen input. If you don’t have such a device to hand, sign on a white sheet of paper and take a photo of your signature using a scanner app. Microsoft’s OneDrive app, which not only provides access to the manufacturer’s cloud storage, but also has a good scanner function integrated, is an uncomplicated help here.
Ratgeber: Word-Dokumente ganz einfach elektronisch unterschreiben

1 month ago | channelpartner.de | Arne Arnold

Zunächst benötigen Sie Ihre Unterschrift in digitaler Form, am besten mit einem Tablet-PC mit Stifteingabe. Ist ein solches Gerät nicht zur Hand, unterschreiben Sie auf einem weißen Blatt Papier und fotografieren Sie Ihre Unterschrift mit einer Scanner-App. Unkomplizierte Hilfe leistet Ihnen hier die Onedrive-App von Microsoft, die nicht nur Zugriff auf den Cloudspeicher des Herstellers bietet, sondern auch eine gute Scannerfunktion integriert hat.
So einfach können Sie Word-Dokumente elektronisch unterschreiben

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Arne Arnold

NowDie Apple Watch steht vor einer großen VeränderungApple plant einen durchaus großen Schritt für die Apple Watch, der aber, und da bin ich mir relativ sicher, für einige Diskussionen sorgen wird. 3 hours agoÄnderungen im Straßenverkehr: Was ab April für Autofahrer giltIm April müssen sich Autofahrer auf einige Neuerungen einstellen. So kommt eine digitale Version des Fahrzeugscheins.
How to keep app volumes consistent in Windows 11

1 month ago | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

Whether you’re watching a feature film or a television show, you’ve probably noticed big fluctuations in volume levels, especially when a commercial break pops up and nearly shatters your eardrums. Fortunately, you can reduce the volume with the help of volume normalization. On a Windows 11 PC, this feature is called Volume Equalization. Whether this function is available on your PC or not depends on the sound driver used or the built-in hardware. However, most sound drivers offer normalization.
How to use Windows 11 Pro to create an encrypted virtual drive

1 month ago | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

Protecting your data is important, especially because cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their hacking and phishing attempts. But did you know that you can store your data in a virtual drive (aka VHD) and also encrypt it using Bitlocker? Although Bitlocker and VHD are standard Windows tools, you’ll need Windows 11 Pro to encrypt the drive, so make sure you’ve got the right version.
How to use a video as your Windows desktop background

1 month ago | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

If you’re looking to make your desktop background more visually engaging, you should try embedding a video with the open source app Lively Wallpaper. This app comes with some free videos for your wallpaper, but you can also use it to add your own videos to your desktop. Here’s how it works. First, install Lively Wallpaper from the Microsoft Store. After starting the program for the first time, you can click on one of the displayed videos and select it for your desktop.
How to use AI chatbots on your PC without the internet

2 months ago | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

The AI chatbot ChatGPT from Open AI has triggered the hype surrounding generative artificial intelligence and dominates much of the media coverage. However, in addition to the AI models from Open AI, there are other chatbots that deserve attention. And unlike ChatGPT, these are also available for local use on the PC and can even be used free of charge for an unlimited period of time. We’ll show you four local chatbots that also run on older hardware. You can talk to them or create texts with them.
Ransomware attacks hold your files hostage. These tools can free them

2 months ago | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

If your laptop or PC has been infected by ransomware, i.e. a blackmail virus, you’ll receive a message asking you to pay a ransom. You’ll feel like your in the the hot seat, but that’s the whole point. The criminal will crank up the pressure by threatening to destroy the encrypted data forever in a few days or publish it on the internet. If ever find yourself in this kind of situation, then your antivirus has failed.
3 free Linux distros that look and feel like Windows

Dec 4, 2024 | pcworld.com | Arne Arnold

Linux is available in countless variations. Thanks to such diversity, there are even a few Linux variants that have similarities to Windows. For anyone curious about Linux, this familiarity with Windows could make adoption of the alternative OS less intimidating. Regardless, of your motivations, we present three Linux distros that feel like Windows:Wubuntu (formerly: Linuxfx / Windowsfx)Zorin OS Linux Mint Each system has its advantages and disadvantages.