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What Does the Tool Do? The new storage reclamation tool is similar to the old Disk Cleanup Utility found in older versions of Windows. It automatically finds files that are taking up space on a PC that the average user doesn’t need, allowing users to delete the data and reclaim disk space without worrying about deleting something important. Free Up Space Now To get started, open up the Settings by clicking on the Start button and then Cog icon....

Fortunately, Chrome offers you the choice to always go to a particular webpage as soon as you start the browser or to have the browser open at the last tab or tabs you were visiting during your last session. Setting a Particular Home Page Open Chrome and go to the three dots at the top-right corner of the browser. A pop-up window will appear with a list of options. Scroll down the list and select the Settings tab....

Unfortunately, malicious developers also realise the amount of trust users have in the Play Store. Their plan is to put a very close lookalike of official apps onto the Play Store, then sneak malicious code into it that can dodge the Play Store’s security checks. Innocent users think they’re downloading an official app end up getting something far worse! But how do you identify an app that’s trying to impersonate a real one?...

1. Lookator Looktor is a awesome app for finding a Wi-Fi hotspot. I’m sure you have been out and about looking for a Wi-Fi connection and see something like “Belkin-1” as the name. Thats great but where the heck is it? Well, Lookator solves this by turning on your camera and displaying the available networks on the screen. By showing the locations this way, you will know “Belkin-1” is the small bookstore down the street....

Getting Slackware Torrent downloads for Slackware 13 can be found here. I’ll be using the full DVD ISO for this article as it includes all the packages necessary for a typical install. Booting the Installer After burning the ISO to DVD and rebooting, you’ll be taken to the initial boot screen, pick a keymap, and log in. Setting up Disks Chances are, before you can begin the install, you’ll need to set up some partitions....

What if you don’t want a huge corporation having a direct line into your home? Maybe you want to build your own to understand how they work? Mycroft is the solution. Mycroft is an open-source AI assistant that aims to compete with the likes of Alexa and Google. No, Mycroft isn’t entirely there yet, but the project is still in active development. Mycroft is based on the hugely popular Raspberry Pi, so you can actually set up your own with a Pi and test it out....

Here’s how. While this article is focusing on Windows 10, most of the methods used are applicable for various operating systems Look Up Word Definition in Chrome, Edge and Firefox Most of the reading you do on your PC is probably in your web browser. The good news is that all the major browsers have extensions that you can install, letting you look up any word you read with a simple double-click....

How to Make a Group Video Call in WhatsApp on Your Mobile It’s pretty easy in WhatsApp to initiate a video group call with up to 8 people. Set Up a WhatsApp Group Video Call on Android On Android, you’ll have to create a group first, then use the video calling option from there. If you’ve already created a group, things are even more straightforward. Set Up a WhatsApp Group Video Call on iPhone In iOS, the process is similar, although not quite exactly the same....

Advantages of the Google Pixel Interface The good thing about a Pixel phone is that Google has included many Android features exclusively for Pixel phones. For example, While Android 12 brought Material You (Google’s new unified design language that lets users redesign the look and feel of their phones) into the wild, only the Pixel smartphones are able to fully take advantage of its capabilities. In addition, the customizations on Pixel phones are mild and Google does not mess with the overall look of stock Android....

1. Find a domain and hosting provider If you did not have your own domain, then you will need to find a domain provider. Find one that also has hosting plans (we recommend Hostgator), so you don’t have to look around for another service. 2. Setup the WordPress database Create a new database for your WordPress. If you use a Macbook, then you can use this guide to install and test WordPress....

Screen makes multitasking in the terminal dead easy. With it, you can run many tools in parallel, each in their session. After you run something in its own “screen,” you can then detach and re-attach to it at will. Being able “to leave things running in a detached session” allows you to jump between tools. If you’re juggling lots of tasks in the terminal every day, you’re either already using it, or you’ll love it after you try it!...

While there’s no harm opening settings in the new tab of the current window so that your existing tabs are also preserved, some users might prefer launching the Settings panel in a new window. The reason is probably because the user has a number of tabs open in his current window and would like for the settings panel to launch in a new window. If you would like to do that in Chrome, there is an easy way to do that....

1. Make a Backup of Your Files First Going for a clean installation means all your programs, settings, and files will be removed. Actually, there is an option to retain personal files and apps, but if you really want your PC performance to improve, it’s better to erase all the data and start over again. The only things worth saving are the files, pictures, browser bookmarks, videos, and product keys of any purchased software....

The permeation of high-speed broadband internet in the last decade has allowed the growth of games such as the blockbuster massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. Most MMORPG’s have fairly robust servers that allow millions of people around the world to play games simultaneously. However, there are a number of older games, such as the perennial Counter-Strike, which have become increasingly difficult to play on-line. Firstly, it is difficult to find other like-minded individuals to play these games with....

Using RetroArch PS1 emulation, you can upscale and tweak these games to something that looks a lot closer to what you remember – and better. Note: We’ve updated this guide to reflect the new UI that Retroarch has been using for a while now. If you’re still on the old XMB UI, then the guide still completely applies – it’s just that it will obviously look different on your screen....

However, the Arduino can’t emit more than 5V from any of its pins, let alone enough to power a light bulb that needs 30 to 40 times the voltage for an LED. That’s why you’re supposed to use a relay module instead. Here’s how to do that with your Arduino. What Is a Relay Module? A relay module (or relay, for short) is an electromagnetic switch that lets you control something connected to the mains electricity with a low-power microcontroller, like an Arduino Uno or ESP32....

In your browser, be it Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera, all you have to do is to right-click on any tab and you will be able to select the option “Close tabs to the right”. This will close all the tabs at the right of the current tab. Alternatively, you can also select the option “Close other tabs” which will then close all tabs except for the current one....

If you’re not sure what to do, check our guide for everything you need to know about recalibration. Why Should I Recalibrate My Android Battery? First things first. What’s the point of recalibration? It serves to give you an accurate reading of your remaining battery life by making sure the Android isn’t giving false readings. It will work for both phones and tablets, so don’t be shy. It’s beneficial if you’re constantly running out of power with little to no warning or if your battery life suddenly drops repeatedly....

For better or worse, Microsoft works off a “single sign-on” system, so if you’re locked out, you’re locked out of everything Microsoft. Don’t panic. You’re not stuck in password purgatory forever. Recovery is just a few steps (and minutes) away. How to Do Basic Password Recovery After trying an incorrect password a few times, Microsoft will show a warning which takes you directly to the Microsoft Account password reset page....

I don’t know how many people will find this a welcome improvement in Ubuntu. Personally, this has caused me a lot of inconvenience as I always depend on it to get myself out of a nasty crash. For those who wanted to restore back the Ctrl + Alt + Backspace combo, here’s the way: Install dontzap Disable dontzap Restart your computer That’s it. You can restart your X using Ctrl + Alt + Backspace now....