For many people, the first line of thought for protecting your privacy is to use a VPN. Using a virtual private network can be a great way to mask your connection, but it’s also a potentially dangerous way to hand over all of your browsing data to another third party. In fact, many VPN providers out there offer their services for cheap or free, and then sell off your data to companies....
In the next update coming soon called Windows 8.1 Update 1, any non-touch device will automatically boot to the desktop. They are also going to be adding a power button to the start screen so you don’t have to go to the Charms menu anymore. Anyway, it’s just a big mess of two worlds and it keeps changing with every release, which is sure to confuse and annoy more people....
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....
However, the Nintendo Switch is not just a gaming console. This device offers a variety of non-gaming apps for its users. In this article, we will discuss the best Nintendo switch apps that are not related to gaming. If you want to know how you can maximize your gaming device, read on. How to Download Nintendo Switch Apps Like any device, Nintendo Switch has an app store called eShop, where you can find all the applications you can download....
Sadly, the service shut down operations in 2018 after 16 years. The good news is that there are still StumbleUpon alternatives that are worth checking out. 1. Mix Mix is the “true” successor to StumbleUpon. In fact, in a letter to fans, the co-founder of StumbleUpon suggested Mix as the next step for the platform. You sign into Mix using your Google account where you are presented with five links: For you, Following, Popular, My Bookmarks, and Inbox....
The Meta Quest 2 VR headset features multiple settings that can make it easier to use (and easier to get started gaming) for first-time users. Try these tips and tricks for new users and see whether you enjoy the headset more. Enable Passthrough Passthrough is a setting that lets you see through the external cameras of the headset. It paints the space around you in a sort of blurry black-and-white, but it’s significantly easier to find your controllers after putting on the headset....
Now that the internet is available, the presence of video game guides has expanded tremendously. You can find information on practically every video game ever made, making it easier than ever to get through that part you’ve been stuck on. Since there are so many guide sites available, it can be hard to find the right ones for your needs that are reliable in helping you out. Use this list of sites to find the video game strategy guides you need....
Regardless of what your specific complaints are when it comes to the social media market leaders, you always have a social media alternative to turn to. Mastodon Mastodon is an Open Source, decentralized alternative to the Twitter microblogging service. It looks and works a lot like Twitter, so current Twitter users shouldn’t have too hard a time adjusting. Instead of Tweets, you send “toots” which can be up to 500 characters in length....
So what is GDPR and how can you make your business compliant? In this article, you’ll learn how to be GDPR compliant without having to read the dry EU data protection directive. We’ll help you understand what GDPR is and tell you what steps you need to take to make your site GDPR compliant. What Is GDPR? GDPR is a data protection directive in the European Union designed to protect the online privacy of EU citizens....
Unfortunately, even with all the great new security and updates to core features, Windows 8 has been hampered by the dual desktop and Start Screen interfaces. I personally switched back to Windows 7 because I find the Start Screen and lack of the Start button frustrating. However, back on Windows 7, I no longer have the new more-reliable copying functions of Windows 8. In addition to faster performance, Windows 8 also handles file conflicts and other errors way better than previous operating systems....
So what exactly is a shell replacement? It’s basically a program that will integrate with Windows and replace the default shell. The shell is GUI interface that you use to run programs or view files, etc. By replacing the shell, you can completely change the look and feel of the GUI. Usually when replacing the Windows shell, users are looking for more control and customization options than what is provided in Windows....
Why Use a Mouse and Keyboard with a Gaming Console? The main reason to use a mouse and/or a keyboard with your console is that certain genres of game control better with them. Good examples include first-person shooter games like Call of Duty or Battlefield. Since a computer mouse allows for precision snap-aiming, it’s a devastating FPS (first-person shooter) gaming tool. Real-time strategy games are also perfect candidates for mouse gaming....
Whatever the case, there are times when you need to change your account name, computer name, account picture or computer password. In this article, I’ll show you how to complete all of these tasks on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Windows 10 In Windows 10 and 8.1, you can have a Microsoft account and/or a local computer account. The procedure for changing your picture or password is the same for either type of account, but not for changing your account name....
After doing some research online, it seemed I had to perform a Software Update since the driver for my HP printer was supported by Apple. I performed a software update, but there was nothing to update! So now I was pretty confused as to what I should do. Luckily, I was able to figure it out, but it does take a few steps to get your printer properly installed on OS X....
If you’ve been hearing about GeForce Now, that’s because the service is finally out of the beta phase and offers quite a few neat features you won’t find with the competition. So, what is GeForce Now and how does it work? You’ll know exactly what’s up by the end of this article! What is Game Streaming? Game streaming works in a similar way, but has many special challenges to overcome....
Aside from the actual building process, it’s pretty straightforward to know how to throw together a gaming PC; you just need all the basic necessary components, like a computer case, power supply, storage device, RAM, etc. Below is a look at all of those hardware pieces and more, with explanations of what you need to make your gaming PC as inexpensive, yet usable, as possible. Quick Breakdown As you can see from the table above, the base total comes out to $432....
Fortunately, I quickly discovered the advantages of playlists, a list of all music tracks and/or videos that you have decided to put under a single name. So when you click on a list and open it, you will instantly have all of your favorite items right in front of your eyes. You don’t have to look or search for your content anywhere else. Here’s how you can create a playlist on various video and music platforms....
If this sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Procrastination results in a lot of wasted time that could be better spent finishing a task. If you struggle to focus, try out some of these apps and tips to fix procrastination. They will help you bust a bad habit and get started working. 1-3-5 List Procrastination happens when you’re overwhelmed. When you have a busy schedule and it doesn’t seem like there’s enough time for it all, the best strategy is to make a list and organize your approach to your tasks....
Here’s the fastest, easiest way to make one page landscape in Word. Also, feel free to check out the video we posted to our YouTube channel below, where we walk you through the same steps as in this article, just with an accent! The Point & Click Way To Make One Page Landscape In Word Select the image or text that we want to be on a landscape-oriented page....
While you could use Excel to make a scatter plot, another way you can do it is to use the freely-available Google Sheets to make a scatter plot instead. In this article, we’ll explain how to make a scatter plot in Google Sheets, including how to customize it once it’s created. How to Make a Scatter Plot in Google Sheets A scatter plot, as the name suggests, uses scattered dots across a chart to visualize two or more types of linked data....
