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Using “Save In …” This is achieved by using an extension called “Save In …” This allows you to set up folders which can then be selected as download targets when you want to grab something This makes it a lot easier to sort your downloads as you save them. The main problem is that you can’t save files outside of the folder you’ve designated as your default download folder. However, you can still designate specific folders within your download folder itself and save your files to each one as you go....

With a Mac safely in Target Disk Mode, its hard drive contents can be read from another computer and it is essentially reduced to the role of external hard drive, from which it can be booted from, and an operating system can even be installed. Read on below for some tips on getting started with Target Disk Mode. Getting Started In order to use Target Disk Mode with two Mac’s, we’ll need a Firewire cable of the type 6 pin to 6 pin....

What Is Right to Repair? Technically, if a state in the U.S. enacts “Right to Repair” legislation, it establishes a framework by which device manufacturers will be obligated to provide an easy way to acquire the official hardware they use to manufacture their devices. Right now, for example, you usually have two choices. You can take your device to a service center approved by the manufacturer, wait several days for the problem to be fixed, and pony up a large sum of money if the device is not under warranty....

What is AutoHotkey AutoHotkey is a free, lightweight and open source application which can be used in tons of ways like binding keys, customizing your computer, data manipulation with regular expressions, complex macros, compiling scripts, etc. Since AutoHotkey is mainly intended for power users, it uses scripts written in a specific syntax to perform all those magical actions. Simply put, AutoHotkey can run any action with a single keystroke. It is more than just a regular key binding application....

A Primer on Two-Factor Authentication The gist of it is this: If you have to use something besides just a user-name and password to get into an account, you’re most likely using two-factor authentication to get into it. Most often you’ll see this happen when you log into a banking app or use an app like Uber for the first time. It usually comes in the form of an SMS confirmation to make sure that you’re the owner of the phone number that was registered with the account....

Our Opinion A few of our writers are using Windows 10. Christopher admits that he’s been critical of it in the past, but eventually he did upgrade to it, mostly because of his job description. In order to write tutorials and reviews for use with Windows 10, he needed to experience it himself. Judy admits it has its flaws but believes that there is no perfect OS. This happens to be an OS that she’s very happy with....

DKOldies DKOldies is a family-run shop based in Pennsylvania that specializes in Nintendo games and consoles from the 80s and 90s. That being said, they also carry Sega, Playstation and Xbox titles. The best thing about DKOldies is the robust quality-control measures that they have put in place. Unfortunately, with game ROMs being easy to find online, there are many fake cartridges being produced and passed off as the real deal....

Are you sure you’re using the right measurement? Remember that megabyte and megabit are used to describe two different measurements of data. The data transfer speed on your network is usually measured in megabits per second. That’s one-eighth of a megabyte per second. That means that if you’re running on a 100 Mbit connection, your download speed should be roughly 12.5 (100/8) megabytes per second at maximum. Testing Your Speed Before reading onward, you should test your internet speed....

One noise that people don’t expect from their computer, however, is a soft whining sound. Not all computers have one, but if it does, the user will definitely notice! Most users report that this whine only occurs when their computer is pushed to its limit and can sometimes predict what kind of apps will cause it to whine. Why is this happening? The Whine Computers whine for one of two reasons: either “coil whine” or “capacitor squeal....

If you ask, you’ll find out that corporations are doing everything they can to protect their systems. A big attack costs a lot of money and degrades customer trust. However, securing computer systems is radically difficult. If you forget the mortar on a single brick, your house probably won’t fall down. But in computer security, that’s exactly what happens. Security Is Complicated The complexity of security systems can be surprising to the uninitiated....

1. You Can Plug Storage into It If you have a memory stick and/or an external HDD compatible with your router, you can access it over the Wi-Fi. Just plug it into the USB port on your router, and every device on your network should be able to access it. Unfortunately, it may take a little bit of work to get it working. As such, you may want to do research into both your router model and your preferred storage medium to see how to set it up....

Not all of the Android phones come with some of the everyday essential applications like a file manager or batch uninstaller. By using a 10-in-1 app like Superbox, you can get all of the functionality of individual applications, yet lose only a fraction of the space on your device. Why use a single app? Many people have older Android phones. Some of the devices cannot run Froyo or higher. Many of the older Android phones lacked internal memory....

Things have improved vastly since then. For Linux, there are two easy ways to install Go. Download the official Linux binary build from the Go downloads page or opt for a pre-built package for your Linux distribution. The easiest way to install Go on Ubuntu is to use apt-get: Once Go is installed, you can start to develop programs. One of the simplest Go programs is the classic “Hello World!...

Here is a run-through of what you can expect. Download Xobni will email you a link to the download page. You will need to sign in with the email address you used to register for the invite. I have 2 accounts and tried to use my first email and it would not let me through.You will need to have your Android set to install applications from unknown sources. If you do not, your device will prompt you to do so....

The First Look Even at first glance, you can already tell that the developer of this app put as much attention into design as the other aspects. The first time you open the app, you are greeted by an invitation to choose one of the handcrafted artistic covers for your new notebook. Instead of using the digital files and folders approach like Evernote, Zoho Notebook tries the less techie physical notebook representation and stacks of colorful notes to manage your scribbles....

1. Collaborate Using @Mention Sharing a note in Apple Notes is nothing new, but now you can also tag a person in the note. This will allow users to tag people with “@” to bring their attention to something important in the note. This could be used to create a to-do list where different items need to be bought by different family members. It could also be used to delegate tasks or bring attention to details....

This could be due to your physical system’s hardware capabilities (or lack thereof), but it is not out of the question that it may be the program running your virtual machine that is running slow. This article will cover a few reasons that your virtual machine may be slugging along as well as a few key tips to go about speeding up your virtual machine. 1. Restart Your PC Before we get too deep into the nitty gritty, give your PC a restart if you have not already....

1. Have the Right Equipment For the everyday user, the built-in cameras, microphones and speakers on a computer are more than good enough. However, if you want to improve overall quality, third-party options are plentiful. Having the right equipment is critical to ensuring others on a video call can both hear and see you clearly. To that end, we’ve included some equipment recommendations below to up your video conferencing game....

1. Sega Genesis Mini Price: $172 Genesis can do what NintenDON’T! For anyone who remembers the Super Nintendo versus Genesis battle, “NintenDON’T” was one of the iconic catchphrases of the video game wars. The Sega Genesis Mini stands as a strong reminder of why this system was wildly popular and one of the best remembered retro gaming consoles of all time. With 40 games ready out of the box, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Ecco the Dolphin and Golden Axe, there is something for everyone....

1. Notepad Alternative: Notepad++ The humble Notepad is often overshadowed by Microsoft Word, mainly due to the limitations of Notepad. It’s possible Microsoft kneecapped Notepad so that it wouldn’t pose a threat to Word’s adoption rate. But in our opinion, Notepad isn’t really meant to be a competitor to Word, instead being an app that allows users to quickly jot down notes. While Notepad is often forgotten, a far superior version, Notepad++, has set its sights on redeeming the Notepad name....