So in this article, I will mention the free SMS texting sites last, as you really should avoid using them unless you have no other option. Luckily, there are some legitimate ways to send a text message from your computer without having to use shady websites who might sell your data and spam you. Send SMS via Carrier Websites A lot of the wireless carriers let you send text messages directly from their websites....
The faster way to share files is to simply turn your computer into an FTP server so that users can connect remotely and download the files. Windows has a built-in feature for setting up a FTP server in the Professional and Ultimate editions, but it requires quite a bit of technical knowledge to get working. Luckily, there are a couple of open source programs that streamline the process considerably, leaving you with only a few things to configure on your own....
It’s the command center for most PC gamers. When it goes down or refuses to open, it impacts your entire gaming experience. If Steam is not opening, here are several ways you can fix it ordered from the easiest method to the most drastic. Check if Steam Is Down The first thing you should try before attempting any other fix is to find out if Steam is down. If the service is down, nothing else will work....
If you jump between tabs using your computer’s trackpad or mouse, using keyboard shortcuts is faster. In this article, we’ll show you how to switch tabs using your keyboard. We’ve compiled the tab navigation shortcuts for some renowned web browsers—Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Brave. These shortcuts should help you access and manage your tabs more easily. Check them out. Chrome and Microsoft Edge Tab Shortcuts These browsers run on the same Chromium engine and share a lot of similarities—although Microsoft Edge is more feature-packed....
Users can install add-ons through the Google Workspace Marketplace. Open the marketplace and click the Works with Gmail tab on the left side of the screen to sort by compatible add-ons only. 7 Best Gmail Add-Ons Keep in mind that many people use the term add-on and plugin interchangeably, but this is not the case. An extension is installed in your browser, while a Gmail add-on is installed in the G Suite app....
Everything from Legend of Zelda to the original Super Mario Bros makes the NES a revolutionary platform. Whether you’re revisiting old classics or experiencing them for the first time, these are the best NES games of all time. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube video where we show you some in-game footage of the games mentioned below: Super Mario Bros This is the game that started it all....
Using these ChatGPT Chrome extensions, you can summarize web pages and videos, get help writing emails, and have spoken conversations with ChatGPT. They’re all available in the Chrome Web Store, so just install and go. 1. Summarize a Web Page: ReaderGPT You can summarize content on a lengthy web page using ReaderGPT. The extension allows you to use an OpenAI API key or log in with ChatGPT and get a summary of the page quickly....
So we’ve done a little research and come up with a list of (in our opinion) the best podcasts you should be listening to right now. You Are Not So Smart Human psychology is fascinating, and the rise of pop psychology is a testament to this. Yet, what’s most fascinating is how we can be fooled, fool ourselves and generally make a mess of making the right decision or finding the truth....
However, many homeowners will buy smart devices and leave it at that – failing to take advantage of their technology’s true potential. Where smart devices truly shine is when they work together. Stringify is a conditional trigger system that can connect devices and actions together. You’ll specify a trigger, and then an action that will take place when that event occurs. The service refers to these pairing as Flows, since one action flows into another....
Why is this? There are a lot of reasons that have to do with its features, layout, and the fact that the default functionality naturally supports the GTD structure that you’ll build inside it. Even if you’ve never heard of GTD, the following will include basic GTD tips to get you started, and how you can use Todoist to do so. Note: The exact version of GTD used in this article is built upon the principles put out by Carl Pullein and his Your Digital Life 3....
In this article, I’m going to talk about the different ways you can install Windows on a Mac and the advantages/disadvantages to each method. Most people assume that we are only talking about installing a full copy of Windows on OS X, but that’s not necessarily the only option. For example, using special software, you can run certain Windows apps on a Mac without actually having to install a full copy of Windows....
In this article, I’m going to mention a couple of tools that I’ve used to recover a ZIP password on some test files that I created. Hopefully, you’ll be able to access your ZIP file by cracking the password using one of these tools. It’s worth noting that if the ZIP file is encrypted using AES 128-bit or 256-bit encryption, your only option will be a brute force attack. If the password is very long, you’ll need a really powerful computer to process as many passwords per second as possible....
If you’ve been confused by the recent talk of “e-girls” and “e-boys” you might benefit from a quick explainer about what these colorful internet personalities are all about. History and Origin of E-boys and E-girls E-boys and e-girls are a fairly recent phenomenon. It mainly coincides with the launch of TikTok, which happened in 2018. TikTok is of course a unique short-form video sharing site. A little like the now-defunct Vine, TikTok lets users post 15-second video clips....
So, it’s natural to ask… What Is the Google App? The Google app is the Google Search app. But it also does a bit more than the standard Google Search Bar on your browser to help you discover the world around you. Think of it as a single window into the outside world. You can then customize it to discover information around your special interests and stay informed with personalized updates....
One issue with Twitch streaming, however, is the ads. If you don’t subscribe to a channel, you’ll see video ads appear at the start (and occasionally during) a live stream or recorded video. The best way to stop seeing ads on Twitch is to use Twitch Turbo. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What Is Twitch Turbo? Twitch Turbo is the only guaranteed method for stopping ads on Twitch....
Some reasons your YouTube closes unexpectedly include your phone being too hot, YouTube’s cache being faulty, your VPN not getting along with YouTube, and your phone running out of storage space. 1. Force Quit and Reopen YouTube on Your Phone If you’ve tried quitting and reopening YouTube on your phone but to no avail, force close and reopen the app to see if that fixes the app crashing issue. As the name implies, a force close forces the app to turn off all its functions and close....
4K/UHD has four times the number of pixels as 1080p, so it must be better, right? Not exactly. You may only see the change in quality if you’re at a close viewing distance or if the movie or image is native 4K content. 4K can’t improve any image under native 4K, so anything less than 4K will show no improvement. HDR (high dynamic range) doesn’t focus on adding more pixels like its 4K counterpart, but instead creates better, more dynamic pixels by boosting contrast and brightness and providing a wider range of colors....
About 90% of the information sent to our brains is visual. Then 99% of sensory information is filtered out by our mind right away. So it’s not surprising that 65% of people are visual learners. Plus, 45% more users will click on a link if you include an infographic. In other words, infographics are the bee’s knees. The next step now is finding the best tools to create an infographic that’s professional and share-worthy....
Whilst the basics may be easy to learn, many of the best features go unnoticed. In fact, there are dozens of features hidden within the menus of Sheets, Docs, and Google Drive itself. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, want to know how to search for files quicker, or want tips for managing your cloud backups, Google Drive will be more powerful with some advanced Google Drive tips – we’ve picked out the best below....
Getting hacked is, however, a real danger for modern day users of devices like computers, smartphones and tablets. There exists an entire underground of so called “black hat” hackers that profit from exploiting vulnerabilities in systems and human psychology. Identity theft and direct monetary theft are two common drivers of these criminal hackers. The problem is that knowing you’ve been hacked can be hard. It’s not like there’s a big flashing red light to let you know....
