The problem is that our gadgets, especially touch-based ones, are a perfect breeding ground for all sorts of nasty critters. Never fear! We’re going to look at how to sanitize and clean your favorite electronic gadgets, without wrecking them! Warning! Read This First! You should always check your gadget’s manual when it comes to cleaning electronics. Different devices have different tolerances for liquid and solvents. If you damage your device while cleaning it, you won’t be covered by the warranty if you contravene the manual’s warnings....

Games have supported Xbox controllers natively for years and in most cases it’s simply a matter of plugging and playing. Does that mean there’s no way to connect and use a PS4 controller to a PC? Not at all! There are ways to make this work and in some cases it’s even the preferred controller. Let’s look at what’s involved. PS4 Remote Play and PS Now One of the main reasons a PC gamer might want to connect a PS4 controller to a PC is to play PS4 games on that computer....

To be safe, it’s better to have both. A lot of people scroll through their social media feeds at high speed, so all they are going to see is you mouthing your words silently. Which is pretty much useless. But on the other hand, what if there are subtitles? Then they might read something you’re saying to be interesting. Interesting enough to stop scrolling and turn the volume on. Unless they are in a public space, in which case subtitles are essential....

Similarly, if you’ve not disabled the auto-download feature on your device, some files will still be downloaded to your device without your knowledge. Plus, deleted files also remain in storage until they’re overwritten with new data or you format your device. All these together make it harder to put all your downloaded files together and delete what you don’t need. This guide explains the different options you have to delete downloads on Android....

Enable Google Drive Dark Mode (Android) If your phone runs Android 10 or newer, enable the system-wide dark theme to use Google Drive in dark mode. Open the Settings app, tap Display (or Display & brightness), and toggle on Dark theme (or Dark mode). You might find dark mode in Settings > Accessibility > Color and motion on new Android phone models. Google Drive returns to light mode when you turn off the dark theme....

Unfortunately, some Discord users who attempt a voice call will see a “RTC connecting” error appear that seems to prevent the call from connecting. A Discord “RTC connecting” error can be caused by several issues, but it can be fixed. If you want to fix this error on Discord, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is a Discord “RTC Connecting” Error and What Causes It? If you see “RTC connecting” on Discord, it usually means that there’s a problem that prevents the WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) protocol from creating a connection between you and the Discord servers to allow your voice chat to take place....

However, a common issue for users is to not have the lyrics feature work. This can be due to a variety of factors, either from a misunderstanding of how the feature works, to an outdated app, lack of storage space, or other reasons. If you’re trying to use the lyrics feature and it’s not working out, try some of the fixes here and get back to listening to your favorite tunes....

With so many options available, you may find it hard to settle on only one or two. Below is a list of 12 sites that will make it easier for you to decide so you can find and play just about any song in the world whenever you want. Where To Listen To Free Music Online Spotify Spotify is one of the leading music streaming service providers with millions of songs listed in its catalog....

Discord created a fun product for a group of people that are early adopters of technology and it seeped into their everyday lives. Because Discord is now a preferred way of socializing, learning, and doing business, people want to know how to record Discord audio. Apps to Record Discord Audio We’re fans of apps that are easy to learn and use for a bunch of things. There are two apps that will work great to record audio on Discord that can also be used for anything from live streaming to studio-quality music production....

Luckily, most damaged AVI or MPG files can be fixed because the problem is normally related to the index. If the index is repaired, then the files can be read by the media player again. In this article, I’m going to talk about a couple of programs that can help you repair corrupt video files. Note that you might end up with a smaller file or with parts of the video missing when using these tools, so make sure to create a backup of the original file....

If you’re having problems with Discord, you might want to restart or reset it. Quickly resetting your Discord client can help you to restore functionality if you’re suffering from connection problems, app crashes, or if your audio, video, or desktop streaming is unstable. If you want to know how to restart Discord, here’s how. Can You Restart Discord? If you search for this topic online, you’ll see a lot of misinformation (and, if we’re honest, poorly written articles) that fail to define what exactly is meant by a Discord restart....

Like all PC apps, however, the Steam client can sometimes run into problems. If a game isn’t updating, for instance, Steam may need administrative access to fix this. If you trust Steam enough to do this, then knowing how to run Steam as admin can fix some of these minor issues, which you can do by following these steps. Run Steam As Admin: Pros and Cons Before we begin, it’s important to know that there are certain pros and cons you should consider before you open Steam or run a Steam game as an admin on Windows....

Once you find and collect all of your connections in your friends list on Facebook though it might get difficult to remember everyone you have there. When that happens, Facebook has a pretty useful system of filters that you can use to search your friends list for one specific person. How to Search Your Facebook Friends by Name The main option that most people use when searching for someone in their Facebook friends list is searching by name....

If you believe in “simpler is better,” then Google Tasks is the right choice for you. Since it’s built into Gmail and Google Calendar—two apps that you probably already use—you don’t need to install and get used to using it. Here’s everything you need to know about Google Tasks and how to make the most out of it. What Are Google Tasks? Google Tasks is Google’s digital version of your handwritten to-do list....

This post highlights things to expect and platforms to watch Macy’s July 4th Fireworks online. Macy’s 2023 July 4th Fireworks: What to Expect The 47th edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will feature more fireworks shells in more colors and effects than previous editions. Macy’s will launch 60,000 shells from five barges across the East River in NYC. Approximately 2,400 shells and effects will go off every 60 seconds for 25 minutes....

We can tell you right off the bat that curved monitors actually have quite a few substantial benefits, but they come at a few notable costs as well. Let’s look at why some people make a fuss about curved monitors and why they command the prices they do. Didn’t We Just Get Flat Screens? A traditional LCD or OLED panel is flat. In fact, as you might recall, flat screen displays were a holy grail for many years....

There are two types of people out there. Those who believe that frequently turning a device on and off should be avoided, and those who think leaving a device on all the time will damage it. The confusion is caused by the information we once had when we were using those old PCs with CRT monitors. A lot of things have changed since then. However, in general, you won’t harm your computer or smartphone by turning it off....

Today things couldn’t be more different. Thanks to major advances in machine learning and cloud computing power, digital voice recognition systems can understand you nearly as well as another human being. Which is why it’s possible to ship every smartphone, laptop and tablet with a built-in Digital Assistant. The three main players are Siri from Apple, Cortana from Microsoft and Google Assistant, from, well, Google. In case it isn’t apparent from the name....

You’ll also learn how to check your Snapchat score, increase the score, check your friend’s Snap Score, and troubleshoot Snap Score-related issues. How to Check Your Snapchat Score Your Snap Score is right on your Snapchat profile page. You can check your Snap Score anytime you want, so can your mutual friends. Here’s how to check your Snap Score in the Snapchat app on Android or iPhone. How to Check Your Friend’s Snapchat Score Snapchat lets you check your friends’ Snap Score, just like they can check yours....

Typically, your ISP provides a dynamic IP address for your connection. However, there are times that a static IP address works better than the usual dynamic IP address. How do you determine which IP address to use, and what makes one better than the other? Let’s have a closer look at the difference between static vs. dynamic IP, as well as the strong points for each one. 1. Static IP Is Permanent....