However, the software is a bit on the expensive side. For example, most languages on the site are currently selling for $209, which gets you either online access, a download or a CD-ROM. Although expensive, $209 is probably worth it if Rosetta Stone can actually help you master a foreign language. The thing is, the way Rosetta Stone teaches languages may not be that effective for some people. Rosetta Stone focuses mostly on being able to speak quickly and not as much on grammar, sentence structure, etc....

These gifts range from those suitable for a giftee who just wants to dabble in some mild nostalgia, to those that are very serious about their old-school retro gaming experience. Either way, there’s something here for everyone. NES & SNES Classic Nintendo has one of the best retro game catalogues of any company. If you already own one of their mainline consoles, it’s generally pretty easy to get access to their classic titles....

Note: You can also check out my other posts on how to burn CDs and DVDs on Windows and how to burn a CD or DVD on a Mac. You can also purchase commercial software to burn Blu-ray discs or you can use free open source Blu-ray burning software. In this article, I’ve written up a list of free apps you can download to burn Blu-ray discs. There are a lot of freeware apps out there, but only a couple are high quality and time tested....

There are countless free email services online today. Some are tailored for privacy. Others are meant to be integrated with all your social accounts and contacts. Still others are geared toward accessibility and cross-platform, mobile access. The following are 7 of the best free email accounts you can sign up for right now. 1. Gmail You knew Google was going to top this list, right? Well it does, and for good reason....

However, Google Maps has its faults. So, depending on your needs and wishes, you might want to consider using an alternative app that gives you more functionality or a different approach. In our list of alternatives to Google Maps below, you will find a perfect navigation tool (or tools) that will suit you and your lifestyle. Waze Price: Free. Best For: When your plans quickly change and you need a live update on the road situation....

As a parent or guardian, you want your kids to play games with fun and/or educational content so that they’re not exposed to unwholesome entertainment. You also want your child to learn something new or brush up on what they already know. If you bought your child a smartphone or laptop, try these free online educational games for kids to keep them entertained and informed. Sheppard Software Sheppard Software is an educational website with hundreds of free educational games....

But there’s yet ANOTHER way you can hide a files and folders, which is similar to the first post I mentioned above, but is a little bit more secure. It actually involves using the command prompt and a built-in Windows function to change certain attributes of a file or folder. Once the attributes have been changed, the files cannot be seen by the system. The reason I like this method is because it does not involve any third-party software, which people may notice, and it’s not as simplistic as the first method I wrote about where you simply change the properties of the file or folder to hidden and anyone can easily un-hide the folder by configuring the Windows Explorer setting to “Show Hidden Files and Folders”....

The latest Motion Boom Plus speaker by Soundcore Anker has just what it takes to become the best portable outdoor speaker of 2022. Dive into our Soundcore Motion Boom Plus review to learn more about this Bluetooth speaker and see if it’s worth buying. Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus: First Impressions & Specs The Motion Boom Plus is the latest addition to the line of Soundcore speakers by Anker. The Motion Boom speaker previously made our list of the best music gadgets to take on your next adventure (and we still stand by it), but the Plus model takes it even further....

Firstly, it took quite a bit of time to figure out how to stream MP4 and video files to the Xbox 360 using Windows Media Player, but once I did, it was great because I could watch all my movies, TV shows, etc. on my TV without a problem. Then came some system update in April and now my Xbox 360 doesn’t see MP4 files anymore. It just says “No videos found’” whenever I go into a folder with MP4 files....

These video connections mostly have initials for names, so we’ll sort this out for you. Let’s learn all you need to know about DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort video connectors. You may wonder why we’re not talking about USB-C and Thunderbolt video connections. It’s true that USB-C can carry video and DisplayPort and HDMI are working on having their specs work through USB-C, but it’s not that popular yet. Thunderbolt is also gaining popularity, but don’t confuse it with mini DisplayPort as they use the same connector....

However, Discord supports markdown. If you’re unfamiliar with markdown, it’s the simple symbol-based formatting you apply to messages to add effects like bolding and italicization. Of all markdown supported by Discord, code blocks may be the most versatile. You don’t have to be a coder to use code blocks, and many users aren’t aware that these blocky boxes actually allow users to add color to their text. Confused? In this article, let’s talk about code blocks and how you can use them to create Discord color messages....

In this article, I’ll show you how to go about adding a network folder to the search index so that when you search for a file from Explorer, you will also get results that include files stored in the network folder. Note: Technically speaking, the Windows client will not add a network location to the local search index. Instead, it will pass that search on to the server and the server will perform a search using its index....

If you want to automatically delete files, there are two ways you can go about it in Windows. The first method involves downloading a freeware app called AutoDelete that lets you configure a schedule for deleting files in a particular folder. I’ve already written two detailed guides on using the program (here and here), so check those out if you prefer a freeware program to get the job done. The second method for deleting files is to create a batch file and then schedule that batch file to run....

Those methods are ok, but they are not really very accurate and starting with Windows Media Player 11, the CTRL + I method does not even work! Don’t worry though, there is another way to grab a video frame and convert it into a still image using third party programs. VLC Media Player VLC media player is probably the most popular media player for Windows in terms of downloads. It’s regularly updated with new features and codecs and supports 64-bit versions of Windows....

You can change the background in Chrome so that when you open a new tab, you can look at a picture instead. You can also change the color scheme for the tabs and Chrome window to something more exciting. In this post, we will show you how to pull it off. This way, you can browse the web and enjoy the view while you do it. Note that none of this will change the background when you go to Google....

However, if you have a Windows 10 computer, you can also control Windows 10 with your voice. This is more than just a cool feature. It can be a real productivity booster and, for people with certain disabilities, an effective way to take control of their computer. Control vs Dictation Do you want to control Windows 10 with your voice or do you simply want it to write down what you say?...

A factory reset is a last resort when your computer is acting up, running slow, or displaying worrying error messages that software can’t resolve. Windows 10 ships with built-in recovery options that you can use to reset your PC with or without deleting all your files. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to factory reset Windows 10 How to Factory Reset Windows 10 We’ll look at four different ways to reset Windows 10 to factory settings:...

If that’s you, now’s the time to turn those idle hours at home into productive ones. You can find online jobs and make a decent living working from home. Here’s the basic set of considerations to help you get there. Self-Assessing Your Skills For Online Work You may have studied or trained for a specific profession, but that doesn’t mean the skills you’ve acquired over the years can only be used in that one narrow area....

Fixing the Back Button in Android Android phones originally had hardware buttons on the front of the phone, including a dedicated back button. Modern Android phones tend to be all screen now, so those buttons commonly exist as virtual software, sitting on the screen’s bottom edge. With some full-screen apps such as games or streaming videos, the virtual buttons may disappear but can be displayed with a swipe. In general, this is a better solution than the old physical buttons....

This error code is most often reported by Google Chrome users. The good news is that there are multiple fixes for this problem. This guide will not only help you understand what the error code is but also how to correct it. What Is Twitch Error Code 3000? Twitch error code 3000 is a multimedia decoding error. It means a browser cannot properly translate the stream information, which results in something like an endless loading screen....