Google does recommend having a strong Wi-Fi or carrier network for downloading Play store apps. But, in many cases, it’s not the Internet speed which is the real issue. You also don’t have to reboot your Android phone or tablet or nervously search for another Wi-Fi provider. There are calmer and easier ways to ensure that you can start downloading your desired app in any urgent situation. Are You Using a VPN?...
As good and useful as live tiles are, they sometimes get stuck and show the same information without any updates whatsoever. To solve this live tiles not updating issue, you can make Windows automatically flush the live tiles every time you shut down your system. This forces the live tiles to update themselves when you turn on the system. Flush Live Tiles in Windows 10 Just like with many things, we can use the handy Windows Registry to automatically flush live tiles when you shut down your system....
That being said, after a long wait with the Anniversary update, Windows 10 users got the extension support for the Edge browser. Compared to the early insider builds, Microsoft made it easy to install extensions on the Edge browser directly from the Windows Store. As of now, the store has quite a few extensions to play with. Moreover, the extensions are close to Chrome extensions. This makes it easy for the developers to port their extensions to the Edge browser....
Getting Started with appoi US After downloading appoi US from the Google Play Store, you will need to grant access to your Facebook account. If you have the Facebook application already installed and are using it on your phone, you won’t need to enter in your e-mail address and password again. The next screen is the permissions that you’re actually granting appoi US. As you can see by the screenshot below, appoi US will be able to access your data any time, access posts in your news feed and also post on your behalf....
Turning on the Keyboard Turn on your computer and tap on the small notification box at the bottom, far-right corner of the screen. A new window will slide into view. Select the “All Settings” option near the bottom of the window to go to the Windows Settings page. Click on the “Ease of Access” section of the page. This is the section of the settings that is used to make your interaction with your computer quicker and easier....
The same thing has happened with technology; it hasn’t rendered desktops and laptops obsolete, but it’s made them not as necessary. It’s possible to make your tablet as powerful as a desktop or laptop. You just have to have the right setup and have the diligence to see that there is almost always a way to get the job done. 1. Tablet Stand If you want to work long hours on your tablet, you have to make sure you have a good stand that can allow the tablet to stand at different angles....
It’s important to know that you don’t have to remember the separate passwords for each Gmail account. There are several ways to access multiple Gmail accounts from one place and check all your email simultaneously. 1. Using Gmail Sign-in Add Account Gmail has a sign-in “add account” feature which lets you add secondary Gmail accounts to your primary Gmail address. This is undoubtedly the fastest, easiest, and most widely used method to keep all your Gmail addresses in one place....
Luckily, there is a workaround. Thanks to ExaGear Strategies and ExaGear RPG (tailored for strategy games and RPGs respectively), you can play the golden oldies of PC gaming on your Android device. Note: For this, you’ll need the original game files, and you’ll need to pay a small amount for the control schemes after a three-day trial. First, grab ExaGear Strategies and/or ExaGear RPG from the Play Store (depending on what type of game you want to play), and install the classic PC game you want on your Android device onto your PC....
What Is PlatformIO? PlatformIO is an extension for Visual Studio Code that lets you run and debug code for embedded systems. It currently supports 1,395 development boards from all kinds of manufacturers, letting you use it for more than just the Arduino. Comparing PlatformIO to the Arduino IDE can be more like a “use it and you’ll know it” kind of thing. In my opinion, it’s definitely better because you can add more features to it, like better C/C++ linters, autocomplete, and even MicroPython support....
Screen Protectors After upgrading to the new iPad just for the retina display, you want to keep it in tip-top shape. Screen protectors will keep your iPad from getting minor scratches, whether it’s in use or put away. I also find that they make iPads slightly easier to keep clean. They can be found fairly cheap, and it’s a product where design and brand really doesn’t matter too much. The absolute only downside is that they can be a pain to put on without bubbles or dirt trapped underneath....
How does it work? Like most phishing scams, this one works by faking legitimacy. You receive an email in your inbox that contains a PDF linking you to a page posing as a Gmail login page. You enter your information into it, and hackers have instant access to your Gmail account. What’s so special about this one? Phishing scams are commonplace. Look through your junk mail, and you might find one of them sitting around, telling you that there’s something urgent that needs your attention on your eBay, PayPal, email, or other account....
The first thing we need to do is to disable the default actions assigned to the Function keys. To do this: Open System Preferences on your Mac. Select Keyboard. From the “Keyboard” menu, enable the option to “Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys.” Once this option is enabled, you’ll see that the Fn keys, when pressed, will not perform the normal actions that are inscribed on them....
This includes the Shutdown.exe utility that simply shuts down or restarts Windows 10 PCs in your local network once they’re configured accordingly. From here on it’s only a matter of seconds to perform the tasks remotely. Here’s how to remotely shut down or restart your Windows 10 PC. Enable remote registry service If you want to shut down or restart your PC remotely, you’ll start by configuring each computer in your local network....
Installing ESET’s NOD 32 or Smart Security anti-virus and anti-spyware software, declared as one of the best on the market, can get your system defended against malicious content. While NOD 32 offers general anti-virus protection for your computer, Smart Security protects you more while you are browsing the Internet. Installing ESET’s software, in this case Smart Security, is relatively easy. But uninstalling it is not! Uninstall ESET’s Software the traditional way There are instances when we would like to get rid of software....
In Windows 10 the OneDrive icon will usually be displayed in the taskbar. This icon is the gateway to your OneDrive cloud storage, though it is known to go missing and disappear from time to time. There are various reasons for the missing OneDrive icon in the taskbar. Here we cover various fixes. Enable Icon in System Tray The following method will work for any icon missing on your taskbar....
About Program Compatibility Troubleshooter Most Windows software designed for an earlier operating system work quite well on the latest Windows versions (but not always the other way around). The compatibility troubleshooter’s main goal is to fix any compatibility issues – for example, if your program is not rendering properly on a newer Windows device. The older your legacy operating system gets, such as Windows 7, Vista, or XP, the more it is necessary to troubleshoot applications in compatibility mode....
To save highlighted text in Firefox, download the Save Text to File extension and start using the feature right away. Highlight the text you want to save and right click on it. Click on the option Save Text To File. This should bring up the extension’s menu with all of its options. First you can rename the file (the default is set to Highlighted Text). This is a must if you’re planning to save multiple files this way....
Opt for a Cheaper Subscription Currently, Netflix has three different subscription tiers. The pricing of those tiers are based on two things: how many devices can stream simultaneously and the quality of the video. At the time of this writing, the three available tiers are as follows: Note: pricing is in U.S. dollars and may vary based on location. Prices are on a per month basis. Basic – one video stream, standard definition (non-HD) video: $8....
A Dropbox, Box or Google Drive account (all have free options) An Gmail account Google Chrome Browser Before anything else, make sure you have your files uploaded to a cloud service of your choice (Dropbox, Box or Google Drive). Another thing to note is that this extension works well with Gmail – so do get one before you proceed. Installation Install the extension in Chrome. Log on to your Gmail account....
We’ll show you how to create canned responses, then use filters to send them as auto-replies to whomever you want. Enable Canned Responses First, you’ll need to enable Canned Responses in Gmail. It’s a bit of a mystery why such a useful feature isn’t enabled by default. To enable Canned Responses, click the cog icon at the top-right corner of your Gmail inbox. In Settings click the Advanced tab, then select “Enable” next to “Canned responses....
