Mainstream browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are known to record user data and track activity. Instead, you should use one of the many alternative browsers out there. So let’s explore the best options for all your devices. What Makes a Browser Private and Secure? There are several features you should be looking for in a browser to make sure you choose the best option. Here are the most important ones:...
1. The Printer Is Offline At some point, you’re going to press the print button and get a message that the printer is not available or connected. Assuming that the printer was set up and working before, there are several things you can try: Check that the printer is on and indicates that it’s ready, with no errors displayed.Make sure the connection (USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth) is working.Try printing from another computer, if possible, to determine whether the computer or the printer is the issue....
Today, we can enjoy playing with friends online, but the concept of “couch play” is nearly non-existent. So we put together this list of two-player games you can play with your buddies online or together on the same PC or console. Overcooked 2 If you didn’t get to enjoy Overcooked 1, then we strongly recommend trying Overcooked 2. Both versions offer the ability to play local co-op on Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch....
We’ve discussed why Google Calendar is the best online calendar service. Since then, we’ve discovered even more ways to integrate Google Calendar into your life, especially if you’re using Google Workspace. For example, if you want to add weather to your calendar, use Gcal notifications to support Atomic Habits, or sync Slack with your Google Calendar, we’ve got you covered. Many iPhone and Mac users have found they like Google Calendar better than iCal....
What to Look For in an ISP First, you must have a good idea of how to evaluate an ISP candidate. It’s not much help to find a list of local ISPs, and have no idea how to tell the good ones apart. There are four essential areas to evaluate, but for a more in-depth guide please read 7 Things To Bear In Mind When You Compare New Internet Providers....
There are many apps out there designed to help you gamify your fitness journey, which can be extremely helpful when you find yourself hitting roadblocks. Some place you in an in-game story where your fitness activities can help you progress. Others allow you to track your habits and provide you with experience and rewards for meeting your goals. Below we have listed the best gamified fitness apps to help you kickstart a new chapter of your fitness journey....
The good news is that there are websites that provide fast and knowledgeable help to troubleshoot and correct almost any PC error you encounter. Some are paid services, but others provide help free of charge. These are some of the best remote computer repair options on the web. 1. r/TechSupport Reddit is a treasure trove of information on a variety of subjects, and the Tech Support subreddit is one of the best in terms of solving even the most difficult computer errors....
Over time, the service has become somewhat a victim of its own success. The site is becoming quite mainstream making it a hassle to book a rental. Also, Airbnb often works out more expensive because the rates are higher than they were before. At busy times, you may not find your ideal property as they can book out a long time in advance. If you can’t find the perfect vacation rental, here are some Airbnb alternatives that will make your next getaway memorable....
Best Sites to Find Things to Do for Free 1. Meetup Meetup is an excellent website where you can create or find groups of people interested in particular activities. You can easily search for groups or events in your area and filter these searches by type of activities and events, category, date, and location. For instance, you could find a book club or hiking group near you. While Meetup is helpful while on holiday, it’s most useful in your hometown....
If you want to set different volume levels for individual apps or if your Android device’s volume hardware keys are broken, there are many ways to squeeze more power from the native volume controls. One of these ways is to use a volume booster app. Whether you’re listening to a podcast or enjoying Netflix with friends, we’ll show you the best volume booster apps for Android to increase the sound level and quality on your device....
However, people do leave their laptops at home, in the office or back at the hotel. Serious work also favors the desktop and it’s mainly people who use desktop operating systems for work purposes who need to access that machine on the go. Luckily remote desktop software has embraced the mobile revolution. This means you can whip out your phone and tablet and mail yourself that presentation you forgot to put into Dropbox before you left for your flight....
Netflix’s default searching abilities aren’t as great as what some third-party Netflix tools offer. With some of the websites below, you can browse through all of Netflix’s movies or TV shows based on the genre, and even filter the results by rating and year, something Netflix doesn’t allow on its website or its apps. Soon On Netflix Soon On Netflix is a website that tells you what will soon be available on Netflix....
For children, as with adults, these devices come with some risks that you can’t avoid unless you have some controls in place. If you’re looking to buy your child’s first smartphone and are wondering which apps for children to pick, this guide will take you through all of the mobile parental controls you need to know. Challenges of Buying A Smartphone for Your Child Smartphones are fun and portable, but they also come with several risks....
That being said, it also has some really annoying problems. For one, it doesn’t yet support add-ons or extensions, but will soon. Another annoying issue is that it defaults to Bing when you perform any search in the address bar. Now this would normally not be a major issue because you can just change the search provider to Google or Yahoo easily, however, Microsoft has made the process purposely confusing so that you keep using Bing....
This guide will break down the difference between Chromecast and Android TV to help you understand how they differ and decide which of the two is the right choice for your streaming needs. What is Chromecast? Originally, Chromecast was a USB-powered dongle that plugged into your TV’s HDMI port that enabled streaming. Now, however, the name refers more to the branding. While there are still Chromecast dongles available for purchase, the service is built-in to more modern televisions–no dongle required....
There’s also the possibility that the ESC key is defective, probably because of dirt, physical damage, or wear and tear from regular use. However, it’s best to work through the fixes that follow before coming to that conclusion. 1. Use the Keyboard Troubleshooter Windows 10 and 11 have a dedicated troubleshooting utility that automatically detects and repairs problems specific to keyboards. To run it: 2. Switch USB Ports USB ports can malfunction and prevent connected devices from working correctly....
HEIC (short for High-Efficiency Image Container) is the new kid on the block. It gained popularity after Apple first adopted it in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. HEIC uses the latest advancements in compression technology and replaces JPG as the iPhone’s default photo capture format. Despite how mainstream JPG is, Apple had strong reasons to embrace the HEIC format instead. Below, we’ll dig deep and explore the most common differences between HEIC vs JPG and why Apple went with HEIC....
You can sync your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar to easily access and manage all your calendars in one place. This prevents scheduling conflicts and makes the management of calendars easier. How to Add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar A task that you enter on your smartphone may not appear in Outlook automatically, but you can add Outlook calendar to Google Calendar by following the steps below so that tasks will sync....
To begin, you have to create a Wi-Fi hotspot with the same name as the network your Roku was connected to on your device. Then, Roku automatically connects to your hotspot, and you can use the Roku app on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone to control your device. In case your Roku is already connected to a wireless network, you can directly use the Roku app on your phone to manage your device, as we’ll explain below....
Here’s how you can connect your Windows laptop to a mobile hotspot via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. What Is a Mobile Hotspot? A mobile hotspot lets your phone act like a router, sharing your data connection (either your mobile data plan or whatever Wi-Fi network it’s connected to) to other devices. With this functionality, you can always connect to the internet on your laptop even if your primary internet is down for some reason....
