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Named User License

A Named User License is a software license agreement where a single named software “user” is specified when the software is purchased or registered. Named User Licenses can be:

  • Single seat licenses (a.k.a. volume license accounts)
  • Licenses specific to a single user who is licensed to use the software product on multiple computers
  • Concurrent named user licenses that permit users to log on to multiple computers, but limits the number of users able to access the software at the same time
What We're Reading

This section contains what we're reading from around the web, along with commentary from our editors. Think of it like your daily digest of the most interesting things online.

How to Enable Extensions in Chrome’s Incognito Mode

Chrome's Incognito mode prevents websites from tracking you when you're online. Because Chrome can't guarantee that extensions aren't tracking you, they are disabled in Incognito mode by default.

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How to Pair a Bluetooth Headset with Android Wear

Android Wear has the ability to store music on the watch for on-the-go listening away from your phone. But you don't have to use its tiny little speakers (if your watch even has speakers)—you can actually pair a Bluetooth headset with your watch and leave the phone at home.

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How to Post Multiple Photos to Instagram at Once

Instagram is changing. Gone is the simple filter app; in its place is one of the most popular social networks in the world. To support the needs of millions of users, Instagram has constantly innovated and added new features. In the latest update, you can now add multiple images to the same Instagram post. Let's look at how.

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What Is HTTPS, and Why Should I Care?

HTTPS, the lock icon in the address bar, an encrypted website connection—it’s known as many things. While it was once reserved primarily for passwords and other sensitive data, the entire web is gradually leaving HTTP behind and switching to HTTPS.

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How to Stop People From Swiping Through Your Smartphone Photos

If you want to show somebody photos on your phone but don’t want them wantonly scrolling through the rest of your camera roll, there are a few clever tricks you can employ to ensure that they see what you want them to see…and nothing else.

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Why You Should Drill Pilot Holes Before Screwing Into Wood

If you’re hanging shelves or mounting anything heavy to the wall, you’ll probably want to mount it directly to the wall studs. However, you should be drilling pilot holes first before driving in any screws.

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How to Add a Drop-Down Calendar to the macOS Menu Bar Clock

Windows users can click the clock on the taskbar to see a calendar, which is perfect if you need to know what day of the week June 17th is. Macs don’t offer this feature, at least not out-of-the-box. But there are programs that can add one.

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How to Blink Your Hue Lights When Your Alexa Timer Goes Off

Alexa’s hands-free timers are one of the best reasons to own an Echo (or an Amazon Tap), but it would be nice if those timers gave you a visual indicator as well. Here’s how to set your Philips Hue lights to blink when your timer goes off.

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How to Use Java, Silverlight, and Other Plugins in Modern Browsers

The latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge only support the Flash plugin. You’ll need to find an alternative browser if you want to use Java, Silverlight, or any other ActiveX or NPAPI-based plugin.

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How to Import and Export Contacts Between Outlook and Gmail

You can use Microsoft Outlook with just about any email account, including Gmail—but Outlook doesn’t provide a built-in way to sync your Gmail contacts. If you’ve amassed a bunch of contacts in either service, you’ll have to import them from the other manually to use them.

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How to Set Custom Wallpapers on the PlayStation 4 or Pro

With the recent software update to version 4.50, Sony added something to the PlayStation 4 and Pro that has long been requested: the option to set custom wallpapers. Here’s how to make it happen.

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How Does the “8x” Zoom on My Point-and-Shoot Compare to My DSLR?

Your camera may boast “8x zoom”, but most DSLRs do not advertise values like these. So how do they compare? The answer is more complex than you may think.

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Why Is My PC Making a Clicking Noise?

If you hear a distinct “clicking” or tapping coming from your PC, it’s probably worth investigating. Let’s take a look at some problems that can cause your PC to make a clicking noise.

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