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PowerShell Version 2 or 3? Windows 8 comes with the latest version of PowerShell 3. It contains all the features of PowerShell 2 plus a host of enhancements and additional features. Fortunately, Microsoft has kept both the versions of PowerShell in Windows 8 meaning that the user can run whichever version he likes. By default, if you go to “Run -> powershell.exe”, this will open PowerShell 3. If you want to open PowerShell 2, run the command with the following syntax:...

1. Access Samsung Keyboard Settings To customize Samsung Keyboard, you will occasionally need to open its “Settings”. Follow the following steps to do so. Pro Tip: Tap on the Settings icon next to Samsung Keyboard while switching between keyboard apps to open keyboard settings. 2. Customize Samsung Keyboard Toolbar The top row in the Samsung Keyboard is called the toolbar. It houses shortcut icons for various features offered by the keyboard like clipboard, emojis, text editing, keyboard size, and more....

We’re absolutely sure that you’re always on the lookout for new ways to motivate yourself, and “Time to Walk” might do just that. With that said, let’s talk about how to use “Time to Walk” on Apple Watch, how to download and remove individual episodes, and other ways to interact with this feature in the Workout and Fitness apps. Requirements for Using “Time to Walk” on Apple Watch As you can already guess, “Time to Walk” isn’t a free-of-charge feature....

What Is Python? Python can be best described as a general-purpose programming language. It was developed by a Dutch computer scientist named Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s and early 1990s to be a dynamically-typed programming language and successor to the “ABC” programming language. Today it is widely considered to be one of the most popular programming languages in the world, with use-cases ranging from anything in web development to complex mathematics and scientific calculations....

Featuring a side littered with quality players, including Leicester City stars Wout Faes and Youri Tielemans – plus, of course, Kevin De Bruyne – Belgium are many people’s tip to go far in the tournament. The European side kick off their campaign against Canada, a team expected to surprise in Qatar. Belgium vs Canada kick-off time Belgium vs Canada kicks off at 7:00pm UK time on Wednesday, November 23. This is the final game of the day, following on from Morocco’s early tie against Croatia as well as Germany vs Japan and Spain taking on Costa Rica....

The Big Fat Quiz of The Year is as much a part of the festive season as mince pies and a drop of port. It’s been going for nearly two decades now and once again Jimmy Carr will carry out the hosting duties. We love the more regularly broadcast Big Fat Quiz of Everything, but the Big Fat Quiz of the Year is always an extra special treat. There’s a new crop of celebrity contestants for the 2022 curtain dropper, with Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Katherine Ryan, Rose Matafeo, Stephen Merchant and Richard Ayoade joining Jimmy Carr....

Your iPad’s battery is going to run out sooner or later, but there are some tips you can follow to make it last longer. It’s going to require that you turn off some features, but it’s going to pay off. Lower the Screen Brightness Something as simple as lowering your screen brightness can go a long way towards saving your battery. Try to reduce it as much as you can – the lower the better....

The NordVPN Black Friday deal enables web users to mask their real internet protocol (IP) address, which can provide additional levels of security and anonymity and protect against would-be malicious actors. It also enables you to access networks in different countries, which is great if you need to watch live sports or log into your work accounts when you’re out of the UK. If you’re already sorted for a top VPN service like Nord and still have the urge to splurge, check out our ever-updating rolling Black Friday weekend deals coverage for the best of the remaining and emerging bargains right through to Cyber Monday....

About half a year ago, we decided to move out of our shared Hostgator account and migrate to ServInt. Not that Hostgator is no good, it just that MakeTechEasier has grown rapidly over time and we need to get a bigger server to host our site. In my opinion, Hostgator is one of the best shared web host company around and I would seriously recommend them for those who just started blogging....

Why Maluuba Maluuba does more than add a pretty voice to tell you it’s searching for something. Several features are added while others are enhanced. As mentioned earlier, one of the big benefits is the ability to say what you want to do in everyday speak. Maluuba will give you voice access to several applications and and other functions not readily accessible with the standard Android voice input. For example, by saying: “tweet what is the best tea to drink when you’re sick?...

When it comes to document editing, there are already several players in the mobile market. Google Drive (Words and Sheets), Quick Office, Kingsoft Office, Documents to go, etc. Can Microsoft Office for Android break into the market like it is on the desktop? Let’s check it out. Note: This Microsoft Office Mobile review is done on an Android phone, though reference to iOS (and App Store) will be provided too....

What does the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights do? According to the White House’s proposal, this legal project is somewhat similar to that of the European Union’s “right to be forgotten”, although the bill significantly expands upon this idea. The bill requires companies to use “easily understandable language” when providing details on their privacy and security practices. Despite its inclination to regulate what the private sector does with customer data, the draft is not very clear on whether government will also have to comply with its own rules....

A new leak on 22 June 2017 revealed that it could not only infect computers across networks but even infiltrate air-gapped systems at will using a couple of cunning tactics and a USB thumb drive. Why Would You Want to Infect Air-Gapped Systems? Air-gapping has been used for several years as a strong line of defense against outside infiltration. As networks become more convenience-centric, they become more vulnerable. To help counteract this, some companies and government institutions have completely removed sensitive systems from their networks, using them only as offline storage to be accessed only by select personnel....

Android Lollipop is a huge and major update from Google. It defines the direction Google aims to take the Operating System. This update is so significant, Google has even come up with a new slogan. “Be together, not the same.” This is a reference to the fact that the OS is no longer dedicated to mobile devices (think smartphones and tablets), but also includes TV’s, wearables, and cars. We shall discuss the major new features of Android Lollipop and why they matter....

When choosing a VPN, you should look past the marketing materials and check that their technical and privacy standards are up to par. Knowing a few of the most important factors will help you out a lot in separating the good from the bad. For a limited time only, get an extra 3 months when you sign up with ExpressVPN for only $6.67/mo. Get this special VPN deal. 1. Strong security protocols The most basic requirement for a good VPN is that it keeps your data encrypted and secure....

To get started, be sure that your Dock position is already set to the left or right. You can do this via the Apple menu (Apple -> Dock -> Position). Next, open Terminal and enter one of the following commands: pins Dock to bottom corner pins Dock to top corner You’ll then need to restart the Dock by entering this Terminal command: If you want to put the Dock back in it’s default center position, you’ll need to enter this command in Terminal: Don’t forget to restart the Dock again: Which position is your favorite for the Mac Dock?...

This great value contract sees the Pixel 7 Pro included with 200GB and unlimited minutes and texts for just £37 per month. To put that into context, it will cost £888 over the course of the two-year arrangement, while the standard cost of the device is just £849. So for £39 extra, you’ll get all that data as well as the handset. If you’re looking for yet more deals this Black Friday week, then remember to check out our liveblog where we highlight the best offers we’ve seen....

For those who have not heard of Pixelpipe, it is a connector that links you to the various social networking sites. For example, if you have taken a ton of photos/videos in a party and wanted to post them to various sites like Flickr, YouTube Facebook, Twitter or even your own blog, you can either manually upload them one site at a time, or use Pixelpipe to upload them all to various sites at the same time....

The catch? Quantum computers aren’t very useful yet. They currently require some high-grade scientific equipment to function, are expensive to build and maintain, and are only good at specific tasks. The bottom line is that quantum computers are almost at the point of being amazing scientific machines, but they may never actually speed up the delivery of cat pictures from Internet servers to your eyeballs. Too long, didn’t read Quantum computers are complicated, so if you’re just looking to get the idea without getting into the details, this is for you....

Not all PC game controllers are PC-only, and vice versa for consoles. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about here, take the Razer Sabertooth as an example. It clearly looks like an Xbox controller, and that’s because it is one. You can buy this to have a more ergonomic experience on your console, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a piece of Xbox-only gear. The Razer Sabertooth also functions on the PC!...