The Personal Safety app has features like car crash detection and location sharing with your emergency contacts. You can also get crisis alerts about nearby natural disasters or public emergencies. We’ll walk you through how to install or activate the app on your Google Pixel device and how to use it to enhance your personal safety. Apple iPhone users should follow our guide on how to set up emergency SOS calling and emergency contacts in iOS....

If you can’t attend the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you can stream the live broadcast on your devices. This article highlights platforms where you can watch the Indianapolis 500 race online without cable. When Is the 2023 Indianapolis 500 Race? The 2023 Indy 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, 2023. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) will provide live coverage on cable TV and streaming services with NBC in their channel lineup....

We often share things such as personal pictures, business secrets and legal documents on messaging apps, information that we don’t want to make available to the wrong people. But how far can we trust your messaging apps to protect all our confidential messages and sensitive information? Following are some guidelines that will help you assess the level of security that your favorite messaging app will provide. A Few Words on Encryption Of course, all messaging platforms profess to encrypt your data....

As for what Mastodon actually is, well – that takes more than a paragraph to explain. Mastodon is a social media platform that shares similarities with Twitter, but that’s just the start. Mastodon Is Free, Open-Source, Decentralized & Federated The first thing to know about Mastodon is that it is FOSS – free and open-source software. Anyone who wants to, can download a copy of the source code, and modify it in whatever way they want....

Lastly, some features from older versions of Windows are good enough to keep as-is in newer version. One example of this is the backup options. In this article, I’m going to talk about the built-in backup features in Windows 10 and how it’s a blend of new Windows 10 features and old Windows 7 backup options. In a way, it’s a good thing that you still have all the options you had before, but it’s also more confusing, just like having IE 11 and Edge installed at the same time....

Roll20 is an online platform used for hosting Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, as well as other tabletop pen and paper games. It is a great way to interact with not only your friends, but also your character. Roll20 automatically calculates damage, hit points, armor class, and many more important parts of Dungeons and Dragons. If it’s your first time using Roll20, it can be intimidating and overwhelming. There are a host of different menus to navigate through and options to select from....

The good thing about these games is that they don’t require any sign-ups, installations, or special browser add-ons. Now, if you’re ready to break away from your spreadsheet or report, check out these fun Google Doodle games (listed in no particular order). 1. Doctor Who Celebrating Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary is a game that has you manipulate your environment to win. Start by picking your character and then strategize how to move your character to the goal....

You might be using Windows Media Player or Media Player Classic on Windows or you might be using QuickTime Player on a Mac. If you search on Google, you’ll find there are all kinds of tutorials for loading subtitles in these programs, but you’ll run into a ton of issues. Firstly, programs like Windows Media Player and QuickTime only support subtitles for certain types of video files. In WMP, you can’t even load subtitles for MP4 files even if you install codecs, name the SRT file the same as the movie file, etc....

The three smart assistants dominate the market, each one claiming to the best at what it does—and all three claim to be the right choice for your home. But which one really does the best job, and which one gives you the most bang for your buck? We’re going to take a look at the functionality of all three devices, their various models, different prices points, and more to help you make that decision....

However, batteries could always be better! Solid state batteries seem to be the next big advancement and products that use them are around the corner. This means now is the perfect time to familiarize yourself with what they are and why they’re important. What Does “Solid State” Mean? Whether it’s a lead acid car battery, alkaline disposables, or lithium polymer batteries in a phone, they all use a liquid electrolyte....

That’s its original meaning, anyway. As time has gone on, NSFW has evolved to apply to any content that might make someone uncomfortable. Essentially, if you see it attached to something, turn your screen away and check it out yourself before you share the content with anyone else. How Sites Use the NSFW Tag Curiously enough, the NSFW tag is only rarely used for extreme gore. More often than not, the “not safe for life,” or NSFL tag, is used in its place....

Twitter itself has also changed often over the years. It’s introduced longer Tweets, threads, polls, GIFs, videos and more. The latest change to the service is the addition of a so-called “Fleet”. What is a Twitter Fleet? The answer is a little complicated, but we’re going to make it as simple as possible. What Is a Twitter Fleet Exactly? A Fleet is an alternative type of Tweet. It doesn’t go into the regular timeline of other users....

Depending on the version of Android you have installed, you’ll see Android System WebView in various different formats. No matter your device, you’ll need ASW (or a version of it) enabled and up-to-date. This guide will explore why, as well as explain how to keep this system component up-to-date. What Is Android System WebView & How Is It Used? Your Android device may have a web browser installed, but that isn’t necessarily the go-to tool for opening web pages or web-based apps....

As somebody looking for content, you’re free to use Creative Commons licensed work such as artwork, photos, educational papers, scientific research or music, as long as you follow the rules for attributing the creators. The benefit Creative Commons provides in our creative-driven world is immeasurable. Let’s take a closer look at how it all works, why it’s so powerful for creative content and how each license works. What Is Creative Commons and How Does It Work?...

While it got its start as a gaming platform, Discord is now used by communities and hobbyists everywhere. Those who want more functionality can subscribe to Discord Nitro for $10 per month or $100 per year, which lets users improve their personal profile, power up their emojis, get free server boosts, and much more. This guide will lay out the details of Discord Nitro to help you decide whether the service is worth the cost....

But what is fiber internet? Is it worth switching over from your trusted cable internet to this newfangled fiber internet technology? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about broadband fiber internet so that you can make the decision for yourself. DSL Vs. Cable Vs. Fiber The internet is, in very simple terms, the transfer of information over wires from one computer to another. That information is made up of very small snippets of code made up of ones and zeroes (on and off signals)....

If you’re worried about your child’s music tastes, then give Spotify for Kids a try. This brand new alternative to the fully-fledged music streaming service locks down its music library, offering only safe and child-friendly alternatives, but just how different is it to the main Spotify experience? What Is Spotify For Kids? The Spotify Kids service isn’t a standalone service but is available as part of a wider Spotify Premium Family subscription (costing $14....

Likewise, knowing your device’s operating system version can help you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. This tutorial will show you how to check the Android version of different devices. How to Check Android Version (Stock Android Devices) “Stock Android” is the version of the operating system released by Google. It’s recognized as the stable and pure form of Android. Phones with stock Android are bloatware-free, and they receive prompt system updates and security patches....

So we’re going to keep it as simple as possible and help you make sure that any disappointment is avoided come Christmas day. Asking The Right Questions Every person is different and so some people will gravitate towards one game console or the other. Take the time to have a conversation about which games this person is excited about playing, what game consoles they already have (if any) and what their friends are playing, If someone is enthusiastic about gaming, they shouldn’t take much prodding to chat about it....

Some are a better bargain than others based on price alone, but you do need to pay close attention to what your family will use before choosing just one. Netflix ($8.99 Per Month) Netflix remains the most popular streaming service, with approximately 20 million subscribers as of May 2018. Although you’ll find plenty of popular shows licensed from other networks, Netflix’s draw is its original programming. Popular shows like Stranger Things and Orange Is the New Black keep viewers paying that monthly subscription fee....