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The Xperia Touch projector is here and has taken the projection space to a whole new level. Powered by Android 7.0, this portable projector is capable of turning any flat surface into a large-sized interactive Android display. But the Xperia Touch is more than just an ordinary projector. Here’s everything you need to know about this new innovation from Sony. Sony’s Xperia Touch: What Is It? The Xperia Touch is an ultra-short throw projector capable of projecting images diagonally up to 80 inches while sitting at a distance of around 38 centimeters from the surface it’s projecting on....

Usually here at MakeTechEasier, we focus on specific topics for our tutorials. This time we’re taking a different approach, and providing a high-level overview of series of steps designed to hone the skills of a Linux beginner, and turn them into the kind of geek who compiles a new kernel for fun. Step 1 – Install an “Easy” Linux in Real Partitions There’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you’ve likely already installed a Linux such as Ubuntu or Fedora....

A new app dubbed Yovo (You Only View Once) claims to have finally solved the screenshot problem. In this article, we will discuss the basics of the app, along with the features it provides. How Yovo protects your images from screenshots The app uses an optical illusion technique (Barrier Grid illusion) which is somewhat similar to what you experience driving past a picket fence – if you drive past a fence at a certain speed, you are able to see what’s beyond it, but when you stop you see only the fence, and whatever is behind the fence gets obscured....

Like a lot of cloud applications, this service is free with limited features. The thing is, all the features and limitations present with the free version, it shouldn’t affect many freelancers or small business owners. Read on to take a look to see what Zoho Repots is going to do for you. There are many reasons why you need a good looking report. Board meetings, loan applications or even meetings with potential investors....

Krunner operates independently of the Plasma desktop system as a standalone application. It includes a ton of features that make it useful beyond simple command launching. It has retained many of the features present in KDE 3 and greatly expanded them. We would fail to do it justice if we did not give it a top ten list. 10. Calculator Do you need to figure out how much money you have left for groceries after subscribing to three MMORPGs?...

As the development of appindicator getting more mature, more and more apps started to show up with support for the indicator-applets. Since most of these apps are not found in the Ubuntu repository, we have compiled a list of useful appindicators that you can install and use. Most of them are really useful, but you are not obliged to install all of them, just grab the one you need will do....

Still, screensavers can look super-pretty, and whether you want one for nostalgic reasons or to show off the eye-popping colors of your IPS monitor, it’s up to you. You can still use screensavers in Windows 10 and Windows 11, so we’ve gathered the best ones for you here. How to Change the Windows Screensaver Before we start, you should know the basics of setting your Windows screensaver. To do so, right-click your desktop, then click “Personalize -> Lock screen -> Screen saver settings” (at the bottom)....

Ad-blocking browsers give you a break from ads and help you concentrate on the information at hand. Sure, you may miss out on an advertisement you might be interested in, but you’ll come across it eventually. 1. Brave Browser Brave Browser first came out in 2016 and does a great job at keeping ads away. You don’t have to set anything up. As soon as you open a web page, you’ll notice that the ads are replaced with a blank space....

For Android users, using gestures is an option but not the only one. Android is not getting rid of the home button just yet, but you may still want to use gestures for various tasks such as navigation, multitasking, adjusting the settings, or enabling quick access to all the apps, menus and options you use most. The following apps are three of the best for adding gesture navigation to your Android phone....

1. Decide whether to install from scratch or upgrade your existing version In my past experience, upgrading an existing version of Ubuntu to the latest version always left a bad taste in the mouth. Downloads are slow, upgrade took forever and the completed product always break things here and there. This is worst if you are two or more versions behind as the transition from GTK 2.x (11.04 and below) to GTK 3....

1. Parenting – School Years This is the magazine that parents tend to forget about after they’re done with the crawling and diaper years, yet the magazine is filled with great information and advice for parenting all ages of children, not just babies and toddlers. They have special issues dedicated to parenting the school-age children. Included in this free app are fifteen page sample “magazines” of each issue. You can either browse through the sample or buy the full magazine....

From preventing accidental typing to doing a little keyboard spring cleaning, there are a variety of reasons you may want to disable the keyboard. Like its predecessors, Windows 10 also doesn’t provide an easy way to disable the keyboard. However, it’s not difficult to do, using built-in or third-party tools. Method 1: Use Device Manager to Disable the Keyboard in Windows 10 Most of the methods discussed below involve the use of third-party utilities to lock the keyboard....

When getting a USB hub, there are some “hidden” specifications to look for. We say “hidden” because they’re not actually hidden from you – they’re in plain sight. They’re just very easy to overlook when buying a hub, which can lead to some disappointing purchases. 1. The Number of Ports This may seem a little condescending, but it’s good to think beyond what you need for ports. For example, let’s assume you hate the touchpad and keyboard of your laptop....

1. Use MSConfig If you haven’t heard of MSConfig, get familiar with it. This tool is absolutely essential in managing many aspects of your computer’s behavior during its boot time. If you don’t know how to get to it, use the following process: Press “Win + R” on your keyboard. The “Win” key is next to each “Alt” key, away from the space bar. This brings up a dialog that looks like this: If you can’t find the “Win” key, or your keyboard doesn’t have one, type “run” in the search bar at the bottom of the Start menu and press “Enter”....

WordPress plugin Since the number of websites running on WordPress, regardless if they are labeled as blogs, is huge and growing, the first solution happens to be a WordPress plugin. Actually there are several plugins to choose from. Several years ago we featured an article on MobilePress. There is another very popular plugin called WPtouch Pro. If you find the right WordPress plugin, it will automatically redirect our mobile friends to a good looking mobile version of your site....

1. PasteBin’s Desktop Application If you’re a professional programmer, chances are you’re working with others in a team. Sometimes you’ll want to send some code over to someone to review before committing it to the server. Programmers aren’t the only people who use this. Anyone who needs to communicate some details or paste large amounts of text via instant messaging services often use PasteBin rather than trying to cut the text into pieces....

For proof, look no further than the existence of third-party app stores. There are plenty of apps available in the Google Play Store, but you may not find everything you need. Fortunately, all you need to do is install one or more of the following app stores and you’ll have many more options. 2. F-Droid If you’ve ever gone looking for open-source apps for your Android phone, you may be aware of F-Droid already....

However, some in the Linux community don’t like Steam. They see the commercial-gaming platform as a detriment to their software freedom, as it brings a lot of DRM. As a result of this, many people who love video games on Linux have had to go without. This list offers five good alternatives to Steam? 1. Itch.io For those looking for a solid alternative to Steam, this is it. In more than one way, Itch....

1. File Manager: Files Go Most stock file management apps are barebones. They allow users to browse the files on their device, move them around and delete them. They’re basically digital filing cabinets. The file manager app from Google, Files Go, retains that basic functionality but adds a slew of new useful features. This makes Files Go more like a personal assistant responsible for organizing your digital life. One of Files Go’s biggest claims to fame is its space-saving feature....

There are a bunch of GUI Git clients available for the Mac, but we’ve gathered together a few that should be on the top of your list. Before you start trying out clients randomly, give a few of these a shot. 1. GitHub Desktop If you mainly use Git to interact with GitHub repositories, then GitHub’s own client should be one of your first choices. Despite being called GitHub Desktop, this app can also work with repositories on GitLab, Bitbucket, and other places....