You may take a quick 10-minute coffee break or spend your entire lunch hour at your desk, but that doesn’t mean you have to continue working. Get your game on, scribble a doodle, or play a tune to enjoy that much needed break. 1. Wordle Can you guess the word of the day in six or less tries? This Chrome browser extension version of Wordle is just like your favorite mobile game on Android or iOS....
A good way to have both things taken care of at once is to create an image of your hard drive. By creating an image, your entire system state, including the OS and data files, is captured like a snapshot and can be reloaded at any time. It’s the best way to protect your data and is the fastest solution also. However, it’s not necessarily the easiest solution since most imaging programs require a bit of trial and error when performing a restore....
While there’s no 100% guarantee you’ll ever figure it out, there are a few things you can try to suss out the origins of your mystery snap. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video that goes through some of the stuff we talk about in this article. EXIF Data Is Always The First Stop EXIF data is a form of metadata that can be found in some JPEG and TIFF images....
You can view the hidden files and folders in both File Explorer as well as command-line tools like PowerShell and Command Prompt. Show Hidden Files and Folders in File Explorer Follow the steps below to configure File Explorer to show all hidden contents in your directories. Show Hidden Files and Folders From Control Panel If you prefer the Control Panel, you can use an option in this utility to get Windows 10 to display hidden files and folders....
Criterion says, “All we ask is that each film in the collection be an exemplary film of its kind.” Serious film lovers appreciate that Criterion movie releases are lovingly restored and have extra features, but what if you just want to stream the films, restored or not? We’ve compiled a list of sixty of the best films from the Criterion Collection available on streaming services other than the Criterion Channel, the online subscription service Criterion launched in 2019....
1. Bixby (Samsung Only) Bixby is Samsung’s in-house virtual assistant app. While Bixby was a bit of an irritation to most Galaxy phone users at first, over the years, Samsung has continued to improve the software, adding more features and making existing ones better. One advantage Bixby has over Google Assistant is better integration with Samsung’s phones. For example, you can access your phone settings directly with Bixby. It also has neat features, such as “quick commands” that let you use short phrases for common queries or Bixby routines, which works much like Siri’s Shortcuts....
It isn’t just version differences that spawn new file extensions. Some file extensions refer specifically to the type of file, such as whether it’s an Excel template or an Excel file that contains a macro. If you understand all of the Excel file extensions, you’ll have a better handle on how to save your file in the file save dialogue box. Why Excel File Extensions Matter The extension of an Excel file provides you with important information about that file before you open it....
When it comes to free PS4 games, though, what you get can sometimes be a mixed bag. It’s hard to know if what you’re downloading is going to be a quality game, or something you can tell little effort was put into. So you don’t have to spend your time doing trial and error just to find a game to play, here is a list of the best free PS4 games you can download right now....
A lot of systems become infected when someone opens an email attachment that appears to be safe, but in reality is malware. To protect yourself from those type of situations, you really need a real-time monitoring program in order to stop the malware from installing itself immediately. I’m going to mention a couple of great free anti-malware programs, but most of them do not include real-time monitoring in the free versions....
Luckily numerous online tools make life as a distance learning educator easier. You don’t need to be an expert technologist or media maven to be an effective online teacher, just the right online learning tools to do the job right from your laptop. Generic Tools Online Educators Should Know This article is about the best tools specifically designed for online learning, but most of the tools used in remote education are generic....
Whatever may be the case, there are a couple of ways you can loop videos on YouTube. Thankfully, YouTube has upgraded their video player to HTML 5, so that on most web browsers all you have to do is right-click on the video to loop it! In this article, I’ll mention all the different ways to loop a YouTube video in your browser. If you are trying to do this on a phone, it won’t really work from the YouTube app....
In this article, we’ll share how you can access the clipboard on an Android phone and which third-party apps will help you manage your clipboard for the best experience. How to Access the Clipboard History on Android The clipboard is a feature of many operating systems including Android, Windows, and Mac, but while the latter systems grant you greater control over the clipboard, it hasn’t always been so for Android....
In this article, we’ll explain what temporary files are and how to clear the cache on your Samsung phone. What Is Cached Data? Smartphones store temporary data as cache files so that the information can be accessed quickly whenever you open apps. For example, Google Chrome might cache parts of pages, like images, so that the website loads quicker next time you visit it. Cached files are used by all devices and apps, including Microsoft laptops and PCs, Apple Mac computers, iPhones, and Android devices....
In this tutorial, we’ll show you all of the possible ways that you can use to save and download your Reels from the Instagram app on iPhone and Android. How to Save Instagram Reels for Future Use If you don’t need the Instagram Reels video in your phone’s camera roll but just want to save it on the app for future use, you can simply bookmark it using the feature inside the Instagram app....
Netflix errors come in variations, each with its unique codes, causes, and solutions. When you get an error message while watching content on Netflix, the video streaming provider is telling you that there’s a problem somewhere. Perhaps with your internet connection, your Netflix account, subscription status, etc. In this article, we’ll walk you through seven ways to fix Netflix error code F7701-1003. But first, a brief explanation of what the error means and its causes....
Work your way through the list of fixes and suggestions below, and you should be able to get rid of Yahoo! Search as the default search engine or homepage in Chrome. The initial solutions should help you quickly revert changes to the default search engine and startup page settings. If that fails, follow up with the subsequent fixes that involve checking your PC or Mac for malware. Only reset or reinstall Chrome if none of them works....
I recently had to move a copy of Windows 10 from an old PC to a new one and I had no idea where my product key was anymore. I didn’t have it on the computer, on a certificate or even in my email, so I was kind of stuck. After talking with Microsoft about the issue, they told me I could simply link up my product key to my Microsoft account, which would basically make it into a digital license....
Overall, the feature works fairly well, though there are some strange quirks that I hope get ironed out over the next few iOS releases. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the steps for creating a locked note in iOS and how to use them properly. How Locked Notes Works in iOS Before we get into the actual process, it’s important to go over how locked notes really work in iOS....
Google Docs may not have much in the way of brochure templates, but customizing a template to fit your needs is simple. You can also create a tri-fold pamphlet yourself, or use a third-party template to make it even easier. Let’s get started. How to Make a Brochure On Google Docs This gives a pretty decent brochure with proper margins and a nice layout. You can start printing these out if you are satisfied, or customize them further....
You can move the Dropbox folder to wherever you like. However, you can’t do that using the usual methods you use to move folders in Windows Explorer. You’ll need to change an option in Dropbox settings to change your default Dropbox folder location. Before You Move Your Dropbox Folder Unlike normal folders, moving the Dropbox folder to just about any storage device can cause issues. The following explains what drives you should and shouldn’t use with the Dropbox app....
