Before you begin, you should collect the proper tools and know how to use them. You will need different sized screwdrivers to help with the disassembly (most modern cards use three different sizes of Phillips-head screws), plus cleaning materials such as canned air, alcohol, cotton swabs, and replacement thermal paste. I like to use a small brush to wipe away additional dust and old thermal interface material but that is optional for you....
The bookmarks can be saved on your homescreen by using either the default browser that comes preloaded on all the Android devices or the Firefox web browser. We will show you how you can do it with both of these web browsers. Using the Default Browser Launch the default web browser on your device. Open your favorite website. Press the Menu button on your device, and it will bring up a couple of options for you to choose from....
Note: I’m using Windows PowerShell to scan and fix the problems. However, you can also use the Command Prompt with the same exact commands and procedures discussed below. Scan for Corrupted Windows System Files To start, search for PowerShell in the Start menu. Right-click on it, and then select the option “Run as administrator.” This action will open the Windows PowerShell. In the PowerShell window copy and paste the below command....
To get started, simply install the extension in Google Chrome. Before you start to use Do Share, you have to make sure that you are logged into your Google+ account. Next, click on the Do Share icon in the toolbar and you can start to compose your message. It supports update, comments, +mentions, link sharing, reshares, and photo uploads. Just beneath the text editor is where you can select the circles you want to publish to....
Sending text messages from the web has been fraught with inconveniences such as saving conversations in one location, being able to receive messages easily and sending updates without paying outrageous fees. There are a few workarounds but one of the easier yet more unknown feature lies in Google’s Chat function. Enable SMS in Labs Sending text messages from Google Chat is easy to enable but hidden in Google’s experimental feature base called Labs....
Why Use LOMP Over Other Stacks (LAMP, LEMP)? LOMP is a popular choice for web development because it is open source and has a wide range of support. Additionally, all of the components in the LOMP stack are compatible with each other, making it easy to set up and maintain. Furthermore, OpenLiteSpeed is a high-performance web server when comparing it to other web servers, such as Apache and Nginx. OpenLiteSpeed is able to handle more concurrent requests and utilize fewer resources, making it a great choice for high-traffic websites....
In this tutorial we will show you how you can set up an external microphone on macOS. Connect the microphone Depending on the type of microphone you have, it will connect to your Mac in different ways. Regardless, all connections lead to the same place: the USB port. The easiest type of microphone to connect to a computer is a USB mic. You simply plug the mic’s USB cable into any open USB port....
What Is Android Studio? Android Studio launched in 2014 and is the official Integrated Idea Development Environment for Android app development. It is available for download on Windows, macOS and Linux-based operating systems. It allows you to enhance your productivity with features such as: A flexible Gradle-based build feature. A fast, feature-filled emulator. The ability to develop apps for all Android devices. A wide variety of testing tools and frameworks. C++ and NDK support....
Using ImDisk Toolkit ImDisk Toolkit is an application for managing virtual drives. It also includes a utility that allows the creation of RAM drives. Windows 11 Creating a RAM disk with Windows 11 is way faster than with Windows 10, as you get an “installation finished” message as soon as you initiate the ImDisk setup. Windows 10 If you’re on Windows 10 continue with the following steps to finish the RAM disk installation and then restart the system once....
How to Set Up Parental Controls in Google Chrome There are actually several ways to establish some form of parental controls within Google Chrome. Depending on the specifics of your situation, you can create a custom profile for your child, enable Google Family Link, turn on SafeSearch, or enable safe browsing. 1. Create a Profile for Your Child in Chrome If your child will simply be using your laptop or desktop to access the Internet, you can create a custom profile for them so to check on their browsing history from time to time and make sure they aren’t accessing inappropriate content....
These instructions will suit someone with a home system who would prefer their files be safe or those running small self-hosted servers. For larger, production-grade systems, careful planning and more elaborate implementation is advisable. The tools to use On Linux, RAID disks do not follow the usual /dev/sdX naming, but will be represented as md (multidisk) files, such as md0, md1, md2, stc. An important file you need to remember is /proc/mdstat, which will provide information about any RAID setups on your system....
If so, it only makes sense that Google allows us to share photos from Google Drive to Google+ account in just a few clicks. Since the option is hidden by default, you may not be aware that this is even possible. If you aren’t’ aware of this option, here’s the easiest way to share photos from Google Drive to Google+. Go to the Google+ homepage and sign into your account if you need to....
Since Microsoft is trying to slowly do away with the Control Panel in favor of the modern Settings app, the move makes sense. However, there are still several options that can only be accessed through the good old Control Panel. So if you use the Power User menu regularly and miss the Control Panel option, read on to find out how to add it with just a few clicks. There are two methods for adding the Control Panel to the Power User menu....
What if you like Reminders enough that you don’t want to move to a more powerful app like Things 3 or OmniFocus? In that case, Goodtask has exactly what you need. Goodtask builds on top of Reminders, keeping the simplicity and features while adding another feature set of its own. What does Goodtask add to Reminders? With Goodtask, Reminders becomes much more powerful, but it doesn’t get rid of anything....
What Is Back Tap? This new iOS feature is part of a new set of accessibility features introduced in iOS 14. It’s designed to register double or triple taps on the back side of your iPhone. That input is then transformed into action, which you can set and customize to your liking. For example, you can double-tap on the back side of your iPhone to take a photo. How to Enable “Back Tap” Actions on an iPhone As you can imagine, your iPhone needs to run iOS 14 for this feature to work....
It is nice to know that Microsoft has been listening all this while and promises that Windows 7 will be much better than Vista both in terms of resource utilization and general useability. That and the fact that Microsoft has decided to withdraw support for Windows XP, will see a lot of people migrating to Windows XP from Windows 7. The only problem is that Microsoft has not provided a direct upgrade path from Windows XP to Windows 7, so there are only two options for people who want to migrate up from Windows XP....
Towards More Efficient Apps Usage The more heavy-duty apps you use, the more battery is consumed by your phone. This can be a serious problem if you happen to be in a place where phone charging options are restricted. The “Standby Apps” feature, also referred to as “App Standby Buckets,” is designed to create different categories of apps on your mobile. The access to your phone’s battery and data resources is limited based on how often or how rarely you use those apps....
How to Access Gboard Settings Quickly Tap on the “Settings” icon in Gboard’s top row to open Gboard Settings or long-press the comma (,) key and tap on the Settings icon. Alternatively, go to “Settings → System (General Management) → Language & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard.” How to Enable Number Row Open Gboard “Settings” and go to “Preferences.” Turn on the “Number row” toggle. You will see a separate row containing just the numbers at the top of the keyboard....
What are daemons? Daemons (pronounced “demons”) are scripts that run in the background. Unlike applications, daemons run as processes and are not under the direct control of the user or another application. On macOS they’re under the command of the launchd framework which decides when they start and stop. The unusual name comes from Maxwell’s demon, an imaginary agent that sorts molecules in a thermodynamics thought experiment. Writing scripts In order to run daemons through launchd, you’ll need to write some scripts....
How Do Siri Suggestions Work? Overall, Siri Suggestions works in a way that requires almost no effort from the Apple device owner. To access the suggestions on an iOS device, swipe down on the center of any home screen. From there, a search bar will appear along with a box of apps under the heading “Siri Suggestions.” These might be apps you’ve recently used or apps that are appearing based on your location....
