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1. Refurbish and Recycle Purchasing refurbished products is one of my favorite ways to be earth friendly year round. It’s like a little secret only us super savers seem to know about. It’s ridiculous that many people dismissed refurbished product as their purchase option. When purchased from a reputable source (for example, your Mac directly from Apple’s refurbished program), you can be sure that it is in a good working condition, comes with warranty, and at a much lower price than a brand new product....

Below are a handful of apps to show you some of what’s available in the Google Play Store and get you started with augmented reality apps for Android devices. If you have any other favorites, feel free to add them in the comment section below. 1. Google Goggles Google Goggles is an app I tried a couple of years ago that lets your phone look at and interact with the real world....

1. Check Login History One of the fastest ways to know whether your Gmail account has been compromised is to check for recent activity. Underneath your inbox and toward the right is a security setting for “Last account activity.” It should have a time next to it. It’s a good indicator if you haven’t visited your inbox for days, yet it’s showing a time that doesn’t coincide with your use. To find out more, click on “Details,” and a pop-up will open to show you your most recent activity....

1. Travel Planning There can be a lot of information swimming around in your head when planning a vacation or even planning to travel for business. You need to decide on a hotel and flight, and maybe even a destination. We had that recently when planning a cruise for next year. We’re just in the beginning process, but have booked the cruise. But now we need a hotel for the city we’ll be departing from, a flight to get there, etc....

1. Greenify Greenify is one of my favorites. As you know, most of the apps in Android run silently in the background and hog valuable resources on your phone. With the Greenify app, you can quickly hibernate any/all the apps that are running in the background. The good thing is you can also use Greenify on non-rooted devices (experimental feature). 2. Root Uninstaller Most Android phones suffer from pre-installed bloatware, and there is no easy way to uninstall them unless you root your device....

What is terminal? Before you can begin learning the ins and outs of Linux, you will need to understand what terminal is. The terminal is Linux’s version of the command prompt or powershell. Linux, which was originally created as a command-line operating system, added a graphical interface for ease of use because of its growing popularity The Linux operating system, in its most productive form, uses terminal. Terminal commands are unlike most applications you may be familiar with....

1. Take Regular Breaks The best way to prevent damage performed by repetitive actions is to stop doing the action! Ensure you’re not typing for long periods of time without pause. If you’re guilty of “getting into the flow” without realising it, set a timer to alert you when it’s time to take a break. You could also use a word processor that tracks your word count in real time and opt to relax your hands after you hit specific milestones....

1. Increase Font and Icon Size One of the most common complaints you’re likely to hear from elderly family members about using a smartphone is difficulty in reading. Thankfully, to make text more readable for them, you can increase both the text and display size on their Android device. 2. Increase Screen Contrast We also recommend turning up the contrast and vividness or saturation of the device. This will not only make text even more readable, but the enriched color grading of the device may help people with poor eyesight to read the screen more clearly....

The following list of indie game engines use the most powerful technologies, have the most vibrant online communities for support, and provide the most essential tools and workflows to take your final output to the next level. 1. CryEngine V Crytek’s CryEngine V is where this developer remastered one of the gaming community’s most beloved FPS titles: Crysis. Since Crysis titles are known for having impressive graphics, especially when first released, CryEngine boasts numerous features for creating appealing visuals such as Area Lights, DirectX 12 support, Physically Based Rendering, and 3D HDR Lens Flares....

1. Showtimezz (Singapore) As an avid movie-goer, this app is essential in ensuring that I am able to arrive on time for films and secure the best possible seats. Firstly, the app displays all the films playing around Singapore for the next few days. Secondly, you can choose which movie theatres you want to visit. My favourite aspect of this app is that it is not limited to particular theatres. It scrapes films from Cathay, Shaw, Golden Village, Eng Wah and Filmgarde and shows you the nearest theatre....

That’s where vector images and graphic editors come in, doing the more advanced graphical tasks that Photoshop can only dream of. Here are the best free graphic editors for vector images you should try. 1. Krita Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux Krita is an open-source graphics editor that has historically specialized in raster graphics editing. However, an update in Krita 4.0 meant that it’s had an overhaul of the vector tools at its disposal and has become a pretty handy app for the creation of vector graphics....

You can easily configure Plasma and make use of a lot of its convenient and time-saving features to boost your productivity and have a desktop that empowers you, rather than getting in your way. These tips aren’t in any particular order, so you don’t need to prioritize. Pick the ones that best fit your workflow. 1. Multimedia Controls This isn’t so much of a tip as it is something that’s good to keep in mind....

But, for now it’s one very popular game, and you’ve probably been playing for hours on end. I’m sure you completed quite a few levels, but are you sure that you’re taking full advantage of the game? Here are some tips and tricks for you to master Super Mario Run. 1. Master the Different Kinds of Jumps Wall Jump – Jump when you’re heading towards a wall, and then tap on the screen again just as you’re going to hit the wall....

Fortunately, the idea of a charitable adblocking solution is now reality. We are now capable of blocking ads and giving back. Brave: The Adblock Browser that Pays Publishers Brave Browser is a lightweight browser with a built-in adblocker and a unique twist: the ability to enable clean, lightweight Brave ads that ensure publishers are still paid and sites can continue to run. Finding this browser is what spurred my creation of this article....

Here’s a guide to help you make a decision about which Apple device is right for you. What’s new with the iPhone 7? The iPhone 7 has made headlines since it was announced that the device would drop the headphone jack. Given that it’s the most expensive iPhone that has ever been released, is it really worth the extra money? Early adopters have started giving their verdict on the device, and it isn’t as much of a leap as we’d been hoping for....

In this post we will show you the basic process of adding additional clocks in Windows 10 and also a few neat Windows 10-only tricks to be more productive while keeping up with different time zones. Add Up to Two Additional Clocks Apart from your local clock, you can add up to two additional clocks to keep up with different time zones. To do so, click on time and date in the system tray on the far right corner....

Here we show how to make missed deliveries and stolen packages a thing of the past while also reducing the amount of packaging used to ship your orders. Before we begin Choose your address and payment method.

Dash To get started with Dash, pick up an OBD2 adapter of your choice (some options go for as low as $10). After that, the app itself is free to use. Dash tries to save you money by encouraging you to drive better, showing you your MPG and providing feedback to help you improve it. It also throws in a social dynamic, hoping a little peer pressure will provide greater encouragement....

Plasma Discover KDE’s Plasma desktop is a well-established powerhouse that’s still very friendly for new users. You can customize everything, but you don’t necessarily have to customize anything. The Plasma interface that you get from a fresh install should look and feel very familiar to Windows users, so the transition isn’t a jarring one. Plasma also includes truckloads of modern conveniences. It even integrates with your Android phone to send and receive text messages....

Q: I’m Having Difficulty With My MBR Since I’ve Switched My System to a New Drive. How Can I Fix The Amount of Time I Take at Boot? A: In the question, you also mentioned that you kept the original hard drive that had the operating system on it. I’m not sure what you did to move the Windows installation, but it often still registers certain sets of hardware enumeration without changing their values....