The Taskbar in Windows 10 comes with a lot of customizations. One of those customizations allows you to show/hide texts beside icons in opened windows in the Taskbar. You can show the icon and the name of the window at the same time.
The Taskbar in Windows 10 comes with a lot of customizations. One of those customizations allows you to show/hide texts beside icons in opened windows in the Taskbar. You can show the icon and the name of the window at the same time.
This used to be the Taskbar default behavior way back in Windows 95. Let’s explore how to get this feature back.
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First, open some Taskbar apps then right-click the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings. (You can also find this same screen by heading to:
Settings > Personalization > Taskbar
Refer to below image:
Accessing Taskbar settings
By default, Windows 10 hides open application windows under a single Taskbar button that looks like the app’s icon. Lets change this.
Next, in Taskbar settings, click the menu labeled Combine taskbar buttons. See below image:
Accessing Combine Taskbar buttons
Now, in the pop-up list that appears, select Never. See following image:
Selecting the Never option
Next, you will notice that any open windows listed on your Taskbar now show labels as well as the app icon. Refer to below image:
Your opened icons with labels
Here is another example of labels beside its icon. Although its hard to see, the Settings icon is gray indicating it is the top window. Depending on your color scheme, it may be a different color. Also, notice that each opened window is underlined. See below image:
Your opened icons with primary window icon and label highlighted
If you are satisfied with that, close Settings, and you are all set. It’s like Windows 95 all over again as to labels beside its icon!
If you change your mind, you can always undo it by selecting Always hide labels in the Combine taskbar buttons menu.
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Two-Factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra security layer to your accounts across the internet. 2FA means your accounts require information beyond user name and password to confirm you are who you say you are before you can get into the accounts. Let’s explore how to access 2FA.
Two-Factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra security layer to your accounts across the internet. 2FA means your accounts require information beyond user name and password to confirm you are who you say you are before you can get into the accounts. Let’s explore how to access 2FA.
This is for iPhone, iPad, PCs and Macs. Screenshots are from Windows 10 and iPhone XR
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The “second factor” comes in after you enter your username and password, which are considered to be the “first factor.” 2FA can be used to confirm your identity by asking for an extra piece of information. The additional information can be:
Something you know, like an additional passcode.
Something you have, like your phone to receive a one time authorization code.
Something you are, like a fingerprint or voice print. This is also called biometric security.
The idea is to provide another piece of information a hacker would not have, making it harder for the bad guy to break into your account.
The following is not an exhaustive list of services with 2FA ability, but we cover the major services everyone tends to use, and walk you through how to access. We will cover Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Twitter. Activate 2FA on all of these and you will be more secure. Once you have found their 2FA screens you can can set it up for each app.
Amazon
First, launch Amazon.com on the desktop and login in to your account. Next, click the Menu icon in upper left-hand corner. Now, scroll down the drop-down menu to Your Account option.
Next, click on the Login & Security big button. Now, on the next page, click Edit next to Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings. The preferred method is an authentication app (scan the QR code); phone number(s) are the backup method. Refer to below image where I already have 2SV based on my phone number (which is dimmed out):
Amazon 2SV
If you think your account has been comprised, go back to Login & Security and click the Edit button next to Secure Your Account.
Apple
Following are the steps on how to access 2FA for Apple using either iOS or macOS.
On iOS go to:
Settings > [your name at the top] > Password & Security > Turn on Two-Factor Authentication.
On macOS go to:
System Preferences > iCloud, then sign in, click Account Details > Security > Turn on Two-Factor Authentication.
Note! once Apple 2FA is activated for two weeks, you can not turn it off. “Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information,” according to Apple. See below image for iOS:
Apple 2FA
Facebook
First, login to Facebook on your desktop. Next, click the Down arrow in upper right-hand corner. Now, from the drop-down menu that appears, click on the Settings & Privacy option. On the next screen, click the Privacy & Checkup option. From there, click on the topic How to keep your account secure. Under this topic, you can access 2FA for Facebook. See following image where 2FA is On with a backup method of sending a text message to a phone number.
First, sign in to your Google account on your smart device. Next, at the top of the screen, locate the Security tab and tap it. Now, scroll down and tap the 2- Step Verification option. You can continuing scrolling to see more ways to verify you. Refer to below image where my 2SV is already turned On and I am using the backup method of Voice or text message:
Google 2SV
Google calls its system 2SV . It’s all about identifying you via phone. When you enter a password to access your Google account for almost any service, if 2SV is on, there are multiple options to get that second step. First among them now: the Google Prompt. You simply add your smartphone to your account, make sure the Google search app is on the phone, and at login, you can go to the phone and simply acknowledge with a tap that you are the one signing in.
Instagram
First, launch Instagram on your smart device. Next, go to your Profile in lower right-hand corner, then tap the menu (the hamburger icon) on the top-right. Tap Settings > Security > Two-Factor Authentication. There you can choose how you would like to get your authentication code by tapping the Get Started button. See below image:
Instagram 2FA
Linkedin
Business social network Linkedin makes it easy to set up verification, either by SMS texts or authentication app.
First, launch Linkedin on you smart device, then go to your Profile at upper left-hand screen. Next, go to Settings > Sign in & Security > Account > Two-step verification to activate it or deactivate. See following image:
Linkedin 2SV
Microsoft
First sign into your Microsoft account on your smart device. Now, tap your Profile. Next, scroll down and tap Security. 2FA is the second option, tap on it. Once again, tap Two -step verification > Manage. Microsoft will suggest you get app passwords as needed for older service or devices (like Xbox 360); go in later to generate one as needed. Refer to below image:
Microsoft 2SV
Twitter
First, to activate Login Verification on Twitter.com on the desktop, login to Twitter, Click the More menu on the left (the three dots) and select Security & Account Access > Security > Two-Factor Authentication. See following image:
Twitter 2FA
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Christian Louis Lange
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Adding an animated GIF GIF to your Word document is useful if you want to convey a message, demonstrate an activity, capture the audience’s attention, or just add some flair.
Adding an animated GIF to your Word document is useful if you want to convey a message, demonstrate an activity, capture the audience’s attention, or just add some flair. Let’s explore how this is done.
This is for devices running Windows 10 and Word. Screenshots are from Word in Office 365
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Microsoft Word lets you insert animated GIFs stored on your computer’s hard drive. The process for inserting a GIF in a Word document is no different than inserting a photo. Unfortunately, this only works in Microsoft Word for Windows 10. If you are a Mac user, you can still insert a GIF, but it will not be animated.
First, launch Word and place the cursor in the document’s location where you want the GIF to appear. Now, in the Illustrations group of the Insert tab, click Pictures. Next, choose This Device from the drop-down menu. Refer to below image:
Selecting where to find a GIF
Now, the File Explorer will open. Next, locate and select the GIF you want to insert, then click Insert. See below image:
Selecting a GiF to insert
The GiF will appear in your Word document. If you want to pause the Animation, click the pause icon in the bottom-left corner of the image. See following image:
Your GIF inserted into Word
To add alt text, right-click the GIF and then select Edit Alt Text from the context menu. Refer to below image:
Selecting the Edit Alt Text option
The Alt Text pane will appear to the right of the window. Type the desired alt text in the text box. See below image:
Entering your Alt Text
You have now learned how to insert an animated GIF into your Microsoft Word document. Congratulations!
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Some apps require you to run a certain Java version to properly function. You can check which version of Java you have installed using a graphical tool or via the command line.
Some apps require you to run a certain Java version to properly function. You can check which version of Java you have installed using a graphical tool or via the command line. Let’s explore how to do this.
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Check Graphically
If you prefer to avoid the command line, you can use the About Java utility to find the installed Java version.
First, open the Start menu. Next, type in About Java in the Cortana search box in bottom left-hand corner. Now, click the first result in upper-left corner. Refer to below image:
Accessing your About Java app
Next, you will see your current Java version listed in the first line. See below image:
Your Jave Version and Update number
If you do not see About Java in the Start menu, search for Configure Java in the Cortana search box and click the result. Then click the About button to see your Java Version and Update number. See following image:
Accessing the Java Control Panel About button
Note: If you do not see either the About Java or Configure Java tools, you likely do not have Java installed. You can download it here from Oracle’s official website. This may take several minutes; just be patient.
Check Using the Command Prompt
You can check your Java version from the command line, too.
First, open the Start menu. Next, type in Command Prompt in the Cortana search box in bottom left-hand corner. Now, click the Command Prompt app in upper-left corner. Refer to below image:
Accessing the Command Prompt app
When the Command Prompt opens, type the following command at the prompt and press Enter.
java -version
Now, you will see your Java version and some numbers next to it. These numbers are your Java version and Update number. See below image:
Your Java Version and Update number
If the Command Prompt says that Java is not recognized as an internal or external command, that’s probably because the system variables are not properly set; or perhaps because you do not have Java installed. Reinstall Java on your PC from the download it here link and this should fix the issue for you.
What is the Latest Java Version
To check this, open your browser and search for:
What is the Latest Version of Java for Windows 10
As of this writing , the latest version Update 281. I have Update 271, so I need to upgrade. You can download it here for the latest version from Oracle’s official website. This may take take several minutes; just be patient. You will be prompted to uninstall your older version, just click the uninstall button. When finished, close your Java dialog box. Now, go back to either method above on checking your Java version. See following image where I have updated to the latest version:
Your updated Java Update number
Check Your Version of Windows
You are finished. You can do the above for Windows 8 or 7, but in the download, you have to choose the Windows operating system, either 32-bit or 64-bit, download link. To check this in Windows 10 , first, open the Settings app by pressing Windows+i or click Start, then the Settings icon in lower left-hand corner. Next, scroll down to:
System > About
On the right side, look for the System type entry. You will be showned two pieces of information; whether you are using a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system and whether you have a 64-bit capable processor. Refer to below image:
Your operating system
For Windows 8, head to:
Control Panel > System
You can also hit Start and search for system. Look for the System type entry to see whether your operating system and processor are 32-bit or 64-bit.
For Windows 7, click on Start, right-click on Computer, and then choose Properties. On the System page, look for the System type entry to see whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit.
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The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life.
Bill Gates, Microsoft
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We have all been there; looking up a word on Google just to find out how it’s spelled. No matter the typos, Google usually knows what you want to type. Thankfully, Google allows you to use its spell-check feature everywhere in your Chrome web browser.
We have all been there; looking up a word on Google just to find out how it’s spelled. No matter the typos, Google usually knows what you want to type. Thankfully, Google allows you to use its spell-check feature everywhere in your Chrome web browser.
Called the Enhanced spell check, this setting allows you to access Google’s more advanced spell check whenever you type something on the Internet.
But as is the case with most Google services, there is a privacy cost to this. Turning on Enhanced spell check in Chrome also means agreeing to send everything you type on the web to Google’s server. So enable it at your own risk. But, you can also enable Basic spell check without sending data to Google. Lets explore how to do this.
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First, open your Google Chrome browser. Next, click the three-dot hamburger icon located in the top right-hand corner. Refer to below image:
Accessing the menu hamburger icon
Now, from the drop-down menu that appears, select Settings. See below image:
Accessing Settings
Alternatively, you can press the Cmd+Comma keyboard shortcut on a Mac or Alt+E on a Windows PC to access the Settings option.
Next, in the sidebar, click Advanced to reveal the advanced menu. Now, choose Languages from the list. See following image:
Accessing Languages under the Advanced section
Under the Spell check section, toggle the radio button in front of the Basic spell check option to turn it On. If you want enhanced spell checking, toggle the radio button in front of the Enhanced spell check to turn it On. Keep in mind, the enhanced option means you are sending your browser activity to Google. Refer to below image:
Enabling Basic spell check option
At the time of writing, Enhanced spell check is not available for Google Chrome’s Android and iPhone clients.
The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn’t think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.
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There might be times when it would be helpful to add a YouTube video to a Microsoft Word document. It can help you get your point across or help with training. Inserting the YouTube video directly into the document makes it easier to watch it. Word allows you to include the video right inside the document. Then the reader does not need to click a link to the video and launch a separate browser instance.
There might be times when it would be helpful to add a YouTube video to a Microsoft Word document. It can help you get your point across or help with training. Inserting the YouTube video directly into the document makes it easier to watch it. Word allows you to include the video right inside the document. Then the reader does not need to click a link to the video and launch a separate browser instance. Let’s explore how this is done.
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If you follow my example, I will be using a YouTube video from the 2008 Winner in a Poland ballroom dance competition on BBC One. I have been ballroom dancing for 15 years and this is one of the best ballroom dance videos I have found. As of this writing, the video has been viewed over 3.9 million times. I hope you enjoy the video and this post.
Copy YouTube Video URL
To insert a YouTube video into your Word document, open your browser of choice (I am using Chrome) and go to the YouTube website. Now, search for a YouTube video that you want to use by typing the name of the video in the search bar. Next, click the search button or simply press Enter. Refer to below image:
Entering your YouTube video name
Next, select the video from the search results by clicking it. See below image:
Accessing your YouTube video
Now, highlight the video’s URL in the browser’s address bar. Right-click and then select Copy from the context menu. (This is the easiest option). See following image:
Copy the URL of your YouTube video
Copy YouTube Embed Code
Alternately, to get the embed code, click Share under the video. Refer to below image:
Accessing your YouTube video Share option
Next, in the Share window, select Embed. See below image:
Selecting your YouTube video Embed option
Now, the Embed Video window will appear. Click Copy to copy the code to your clipboard. Optionally, if you want to start the video from a specific time, check the box next to Start At and enter the desired time. See following image:
Copy your YouTube video Embed code
Insert URL or Embed Code
With the URL or embed code copied to your clipboard, open Word. Next, place your pointer where you want to insert your video.
Now, from the top toolbar, click the Insert tab, then select Online Video in the Media group. Refer to below image:
Selecting the Inset option for Online Video
The Insert a Video dialog box will appear. Next, paste (Ctrl+V or right-click > Paste) the URL or embed code in the text box, then click Insert. See below image where I used the URL:
Copy/Paste the URL of your YouTube video
The video will now be inserted into the Word document. Clicking the play button will make the video pop out in the foreground while the background is dimmed. Press the Play button again to start. To pause, just click the video.
Your YouTube Video in Word
All of the normal video controls you would find on YouTube are also available for the video inserted into your Word document. See following image on how the video is displayed in Word:
Your YouTube video inside of a Word document
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Gertrude Stein
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Are you wondering how to create multiple folders in Windows 10 or even in Windows 7? That can be very useful if you’re a analyst, for instance. Say that you need to make a folder for each month of the year on your Windows PC. Sure, you can manually create a folder for each month, but that might take some time. Fortunately, there is a way to automate this.
Are you wondering how to create multiple folders in Windows 10 or even in Windows 7? That can be very useful if you are a analyst, for instance. Say that you need to make a folder for each month of the year on your Windows PC. Sure, you can manually create a folder for each month, but that might take some time. Fortunately, there is a way to automate this. Let’s see how to create multiple folders at once, using a simple Command Prompt.
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Using the Command Prompt
First, click the Start button from the Taskbar and type “cmd” (without quotes) in the Cortana Search bar (next to the Start button). Next, choose Command Prompt from the search results. Refer to below image:
Accessing the Command Prompt
Next, you can change directories in Command Prompt using the “cd” command (without quotes) and switch to the directory where you want to make your folders. See below image:
Changing the directory
Now. using the “md” command (without quotes) you can make a new directory for your folders. You want to create twelve folders, one for each month in a year with the following command:
md Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
See following image:
Making the Folders
If you want multiple words for a folder, just enclose the words in quotes, for example:
md “2021 Jan“ “2021 Feb” and so on.
Next, you can close the Command Prompt and open the destination in Windows Explorer to check the newly made folders. Refer to below image for some of the created folders: (Due to Explorer sorting, we are only showing some consecutive ones.)
The created Folders
There are other ways to accomplish creating multiple folders at once, but this method is the easiest.
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Alan Kay
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The advantage of the Microsoft Office suite is that all the programs in the collection work quite well together. An example is the ability to link or embed a Microsoft PowerPoint slides into a Microsoft Word document.
The advantage of the Microsoft Office suite is that all the programs in the collection work quite well together. An example is the ability to link or embed a Microsoft PowerPoint slides into a Microsoft Word document. Lets explore how this is done.
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Linking vs. Embedding Explained
If you link or embed a PowerPoint slide in a Word document, the goal is always the same; to provide an external reference that complements the content of the document. However, there are subtle differences between linking and embedding that you should be aware of.
The difference between linking and embedding an object is how the object’s data is stored and how the object’s content is updated. Since data is stored differently between the two methods, the content update process will also be different.
If you link an object, then that link simply sends the reader to the location of the source object when clicked. The file itself does not actually store any data from the linked object to the file. This is advantageous if the object you are linking to is large in size and you need to reduce the size of your Word document. The downside is that if the location of the linked object changes, the link in your Word document will break.
If you embed an object, then you do not need to worry about whether the location of the object changes, as it becomes part of the document itself. That is, Word stores the object data in the actual Word file. The good news is that you do not have to worry about broken links in your document. The downside is that when the object is updated, those updates are not reflected in your embedded object, because there is no link connecting it to the source. Also, you will need to consider that the file size increases with embedded objects.
Link or Embed a PowerPoint Slide into a Word Document
First, open the PowerPoint project that contains the slide you want to link or embed. Now, select the desired slide by clicking its preview thumbnail. Refer to below image:
Selecting a PowerPoint slide
Next, copy the slide to your clipboard by using the Ctrl+c (Cmd+c on Mac) keyboard shortcut, or by right-clicking the slide and selecting Copy from the context menu. See below image:
Selecting the Copy option
Now, open your Word documentyou would like to link or embed the slide to. In the Clipboard group of the Home tab, click the down arrow under Paste. See following image:
Selecting the Paste option
In the drop-down menu, click Paste Special. Refer to below image:
Selecting the Paste Special option from drop-down list
The Paste Special window will appear. If you have copied the PowerPoint slide to your clipboard, you will see a Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Object option in the box under As. Next, click it to select the option. If you do not see this option, repeat the above steps. You may not have copied the slide to your Clipboard.
To embed the slide, click the bubble icon next to Paste.
To link the slide, click the bubble icon next to Paste Link.
Now, select OK to insert the linked or embedded object. See below image:
Selecting the Paste option to embed the PowerPoint slide
Your final Word document should look like the following image:
Your Word document with the PowerPoint slide embedded
The Microsoft PowerPoint slide is now linked or embedded into your Microsoft Word document.
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Have you ever noticed the message you see when you install a browser extension in Chrome, for example? For most browser extensions, a message appears stating that the extension can “Read and modify all of your information on the websites you visit.”
Have you ever noticed the message you see when you install a browser extension in Chrome, for example? For most browser extensions, a message appears stating that the extension can “Read and modify all of your information on the websites you visit.” Refer to below image where we are looking at DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials extension, an Internet privacy company, on their permissions:
Viewing a Chrome extension for permissions
What! Does not look secure to me as it reads all data on your device. You want to remove this browser extension and similar extensions for privacy issues.
To review your Chrome browser extensions:
Open Chrome, and click the 3-dot hamburger icon in upper-right hand corner.
Click on More Tools, then Extensions. They will be listed alphabetically.
Find a browser Extension that is enabled. Click on its Details button. Now, scroll down to the Permissions and Site Access sections to view how it is accessing your data.
You may be surprised as to the information the Extension is collecting on you. Let’s explore what this is about.
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This means that the browser extension has full access to all web pages you visit. It can see which web pages you are browsing, read their content and look at everything you write. It can even modify the web pages; for example by inserting additional ads. If the extension is malicious, it can collect all your private information; from web activity and emails you write to your passwords and financial information; and send it to a remote server on the Internet.
I am tired of receiving fake emails, texts, tweets, posts, and so on. Recently I have been receiving media from Thank You, USPS, Wells Fargo, Cox Communications, and so on.
This is primarily due to my accounts being compromised and sold. Another reason is some browser extensions is watching my activity.
If a browser extension is completely reliable and trustworthy, that’s fine. The browser extension may behave responsibly and not capture any data or interfere with your banking information.
We do not say that you have to uninstall every browser extension you have. Instead, you just realize the enormous access you give to the browser extensions you install and act on accordingly.
See below image for a popular Chrome extension, Todolist, permissions allowing access to its web site:
Viewing a Chrome extension for permissions
But keep this in mind; if you do not trust the add-on, you may not want to run it in the first place. We recommend you click the Remove button to delete any extension you do not trust. See following image:
Removing a Chrome extension
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No matter who you are or what your profession is, the Calculator app is one of the most used applications. If you use the Calculator app extensively, here is how you can keep Calculator “always on top” in Windows 10.
No matter who you are or what your profession is, the Calculator app is one of the most used applications. If you use the Calculator app extensively, here is how you can keep Calculator “always on top” in Windows 10.
This is for devices running Windows 10
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In the Windows 10 build 18956 (20H1), Microsoft added this new option to the Calculator app.
The Calculator has a number of different modes, including Standard, Scientific, Graphing, CurrencyConversation, and more. Note! This feature only works with the Standard mode, but it is still handy.
This feature is pretty useful when you use the Calculator in conjunction with some other app. If you are writing a document and need to do a couple of quick calculations, switching between applications each and every time is a bit annoying. So let us save some time and enable this feature.
First, open the Calculator app from the Start Menu pinned apps or Tiles; or click the Cortana Search box in the taskbar, type calc then open Calculator from the search result. Refer to below image:
Accessing the Calculator app
Now, the Calculator will open in the last mode you used. If you are not already in Standard mode, click the hamburger icon in the top left and select it. See below image:
Accessing the drop-down menu to select Standard calculator
Next, tap the keep-on-top icon next to the Standard title. See following image:
Selecting the “always on top” icon
The Calculator will pop-out to a slightly smaller window that will always “stay on top”. You can drag it around by grabbing the top bar. To slightly resize it, grab the edges of the window. Refer to below image:
The Standard calculator
To close the window, just click the “X”. No more switching back and forth between windows to do simple math.
An alternative Calculator that I recommend is Calc Pro HD. There is a free and paid version. It offers a more attractive interface plus more features. The paid version offers 10 calculators to meet your needs.
Although “not always on top”, it is “always available” by allowing you to use voice commands to perform your calculations!
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