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1. Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 This is one of the best Xbox controllers a gamer can have. With its wireless connectivity, you’ll find it comfortable to use without the loose and tangled wires. It’ll even give you a nice feel due to its textured grip, but this may be a downside if you prefer a smooth controller. Pros: Wireless connectivityHeavy but comfortable to wearSolid, clicky, and programmable buttonsRechargeableIncludes carrying case and USB-C cable...

What Does 32- and 64-bit Mean? Given how bigger numbers on computer hardware usually mean better things, it’s easy to figure that a 64-bit phone is an improvement over a 32-bit phone. But what does 32- and 64-bit mean exactly? This specification relates to the type of processor within the device in question. When a processor is labelled as 32- or 64-bit, it’s referring to the amount of values that can be stored on that particular processor’s register....

Almost Everything Used to Steal Your Fiat Money Have you ever had your credit card stolen and had to spend a lot of time on hold with your issuer to tell them that they should cancel it? Yeah, that happens with Bitcoin, too. If you’re using a mobile wallet, all someone has to do is steal your phone. If you’re using a wallet with any NFC capabilities, they can steal it by just bumping into you....

Once iOS created the ability to import files from iCloud and third-party apps into Safari, I was closer. I found apps to change the size and the name of the photos, but they would still import into WordPress as “image.jpg.” After many nights of figuring out the problems, I finally came up with the answer: keep the image out of Apple’s hands. With the right apps, we can now upload an image into WordPress (or any other site) on an iPad and retain its image name....

A brief history Back in 2013, BitTorrent announced its plans to come up with a security-focused communications system. In July this year, the company unveiled a pre-alpha version of Bleep, which was largely aimed at invited testers and worked only on Windows 7 and Windows 8. Last month, the app entered open alpha and was made available to the general public. The company also added support for Mac and Android platforms....

nnn is the equivalent of a desktop file manager for the terminal. Although not an ultra-complex solution like Midnight Commander, nnn is light on resources, fast, and allows you to navigate your file system without having to type commands. Installing nnn nnn is available for multiple platforms, including Android, macOS, BSD, and Linux. Its installation depends on your platform of choice. nnn offers release packages for Arch Linux, CentOS, Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu....

1. Protect Your USB Drives from Physical Damage/Loss I don’t know if this applies to anybody else, but for me physical damage/loss is the number one reason for “killing” my USB drives. I do take care of them but very often something bad happens to them! To minimize the risk of physical damage, keep your flash media in a box, purse, pouch or whatever else you deem appropriate. Keep them away from high temperatures, water, and magnetic emissions (e....

Benefits of Virtualizing Windows Applications The obvious benefit of portable apps is the ability to take the portable apps anywhere using any means like a USB Flash drive or the Internet. There is no need to install apps everywhere. You just have to take the portable app folder which will also take all the settings and data along with it. A lesser-known benefit of portable apps is that they can be great in preventing the system from getting viruses....

While it was a rumor for a long time that the upcoming iPhone would ship without a headphone port, a few Android phones were actually the first to debut without this feature. The iPhone rumor still persists with rumors that the missing headphone jack will be one of the few changes over the iPhone 6S. For those Android phones as well as the future iPhone, this means that headphones would need to plug in through the charging port, eliminating the ability to listen to music while you charge your phone....

Free Two-Day Shipping (And Sooner) Depending on the item, you may also be eligible for same-day or one-day delivery at no extra cost. Same-day is only in specific zip codes, so don’t be surprised if it’s not offered in your area. As an added benefit, if you’re not in a hurry to get your items, you can choose No-Rush Shipping, which usually takes two to three extra days. If you go this route, you’ll usually get $1 to $3 in digital credits to use on digital items, such as ebooks, music downloads, and videos....

Demystifying TV Technology That sounds pretty straightforward, right? What if I told you that LED TVs are nothing but LCDs with improved LED backlighting? These LED TVs, in turn, have nothing in common with OLED TVs. Quantum dot TVs are basically LED TVs equipped with a glorified plastic sheet filled with nanoparticles. Does that sound confusing? You might want to refer to this TV buyer’s guide to navigate the convoluted world of contemporary display technologies....

One thing good about Android phone is that if you don’t like the ROM that comes with your phone, you can easily flash a custom ROM. The problem is, flashing a new custom ROM is not an easy job, and if it is not done properly, it could brick your phone. In addition, the custom ROM might not contain all the features you want. This is where Xposed Framework comes in....

Furthermore, Yggdrasil is free, relatively easy to set up and is also available to a wide array of platforms. This makes Yggdrasil a strong alternative for people who are interested in having a secure, private connection with other people. What Is Mesh Networking and Yggdrasil? Yggdrasil achieves mesh networking by representing a network as a tree of interconnected nodes. In that, these nodes can act as relays to other nodes....

What Is a VRM? Your motherboard’s VRM is a crucial but underappreciated series of electronic components that ensure your CPU or GPU receives clean power at a consistent voltage. A poor VRM can lead to degraded performance and limit a processor’s ability to function under load. It can even lead to unexpected shutdowns, especially when overclocking. How Does a VRM Work? A VRM’s first job is to convert the 12-volt power from your computer’s power supply down to a usable voltage....

But does that mean that 2023 will be able to pick up the slack? We’ve been searching the web for all the latest Xbox news and rumours to figure out what the company is planning for the next year, and we have to say, it looks like it’s going to be good. Without further ado, here is what you should expect to see from Xbox over the next 12 months....

And, of course, you can also Google tech information, be it troubleshooting, tips and tricks, app reviews, tutorials, news, shopping, etc. All that information is available with the help of Google. We asked our writers, “What type of tech information do you Google?” They all have a vast amount of tech knowledge anyway, so we want to know what they research. Our Opinion It turns out many of us are using Google the same way....

The Windows 8.1 Start button is a stop-gap, a bone being tossed to those who complained. Essentially it is a step between Windows 7 and Windows 9, after complete removal proved to be too drastic a change for some. What You Don’t Get Excited upgraders will likely click the button fully expecting a menu to appear, but that will not happen – there is no Documents, Pictures, list of installed programs or anything of the sort....

Every blockchain works differently, and there currently isn’t a set protocol that can reliably transfer data between multiple chains. That’s likely to change, though, as there are projects currently working on everything from chain-to-chain transactions to an “internet of blockchains.” If they’re successful, the way that data moves around the world and how we control it could change on many levels. What’s wrong with isolated blockchains? Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Monero, Cardano, and all the other blockchains/cryptocurrencies are like islands, each of them with their own government, ecosystem, and population....

If you have ever wished there was a better way to adjust your NVIDIA GPU’s graphics settings, we’re here to explain how NVIDIA Inspector can come to your rescue! What is NVIDIA Inspector? Developed by user Orbmu2k, NVIDIA Inspector is a free, lightweight program that primarily reads out driver and hardware information related to your graphics card (or GPU). When you open the application’s simple executable file that does not require an installation, you’ll be brought to NVIDIA Inspector’s main window, where most of its functionality is located....

You can download Microsoft’s Windows 8 Release Preview here, if you’d like. Do not install this on a partition as an upgrade to your current primary installation. Install it on either a new drive, new partition, an unused computer, or a virtual machine (like I do). You’ll get a key that you need to write down once you start the installation. Well, the introductory screen is rather cute and similar to the one we’ve seen in Windows 8 CP:...