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In this article I’m going to mention the two main ways to generate a directory listing: using the command line or using a third-party program. If your needs are very simple, the command line method is the easiest and doesn’t require any additional tools. If you need a more fancy report, then check out the freeware utilities. Command Line So let’s start with the command line method first since it’s easy and will probably be enough for 90% of the people reading this article....

If you aren’t familiar with Find, this post will help you figure out how to use it in any browser on any device. You’ll also learn about ways to search for a word or text in multiple open tabs and web pages simultaneously. How to Open and Use Find on Any Browser Find is present in web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. It also works the same everywhere and is conveniently accessible via a standard keyboard shortcut....

In this tutorial, we’ll cover what a beacon is, how you craft one, and how you can use them. What Is a Beacon? A beacon is a block that creates a vertical beam of light that players can see from a distance, acting as a guide back to that location. Each Minecraft beacon is a single block, but they must be formed into beacon pyramids to be activated. The larger the pyramid, the higher the level of the beacon....

You can share your screen on Slack using the web client or the desktop app, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid Slack plan first. If you’re looking to set up and use Slack screen sharing, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Set Up Slack Screen Sharing Before you begin to use screen sharing on Slack, you’ll need to be aware of a few things first. Unfortunately, certain features (such as voice calling and screen sharing) are only available on Slack if your workspace is on a paid plan....

If you’ve never done this before, this tutorial will show you how to share audio on Zoom. We’ll also cover how to show YouTube videos with audio to other Zoom meeting participants, and how to share music from Spotify with your audience. How to Use Screen Sharing to Share Computer Sound on Zoom for Windows or Mac To share computer audio on a Zoom call, you’ll need to open the app and start a new meeting....

There are lots of freeware programs out there that can help you sync two folders, but very few of them do a good job of syncing the folders in real time. What I mean by real-time is that the user doesn’t have to manually open the program and run the synchronization or have to wait for the program to run on a recurring basis. In this article, I’m going to write about a freeware program that you can use to setup real time syncing between two folders stored in different locations....

For example, if you own an Xbox One, a Windows Phone, a Surface tablet and all the other computers in your home are Windows PCs, then it might be more convenient to stick with a PC. On the other hand, if you own an iPhone, an iPad, an Apple TV, and an AirPrint enabled printer, then a Mac would fit in really well with those other devices. Additionally, even if you end up with a mixed environment with Windows and Mac devices, it’s pretty easy to share data across devices....

Printer ink is not the only consumable that fuels the profit margin of a particular industry. Another often-touted example is razor blade replacement cartridges. (How many others can you think of?) For the longest time, though, the only choice we had was (except for using third-party or refurbished ink cartridges, but that’s another story) to suck it up and pay the price—if, that is, we wanted to keep printing. Over the past few years, though, due primarily to pressure from consumers and technology journalists, printer makers now offer us choices, many choices....

Well, the argument can basically be broken down into whether or not you know what you are doing. In my opinion, if you don’t know what a Windows service even is, then you really should not disable any service. If you have some basic understanding of services and programs, then it’s OK to disable only non-Microsoft services. As a general rule, I never disable any service that comes installed with Windows by default or that is from Microsoft....

Hopefully, by the end of our guide, you’ll know everything there is to know about buying SSDs. If you’re not buying an SSD today, make sure to bookmark this page so that you have the information ready for when you do decide to purchase one. Why Buy an SSD? It’s quite straightforward – SSDs are far faster than standard hard drives and typically less likely to break down. SSDs use flash cells that are charged up with electricity....

The best place to install these sensors is under the bathroom or kitchen sink or near the hot water heater in your home. There are a lot of different types of flood and leak sensors on the market and it can be hard to narrow down which one is right for your home. This list will cover the best flood sensors on the market to help you make the right decision....

However, eBay isn’t always the best option. Whether you’re unhappy with eBay’s poor customer service or scared of falling for one of the numerous buyer and seller scams, there are plenty of alternatives that you can use. Here are some of the best online auction sites that specialize in different categories of products that you can try. Etsy Etsy is an online auction site that’s basically an eBay for arts and crafts....

But what about the Christmas lights? Does the thought of scrambling around the roof trying to string up the lights on every corner and checking each bulb frustrate you already? Best Smart Christmas Lights If your answer is yes, you can add some automation to your Christmas lighting routine by getting smart Christmas lights that you can control through an app on your smartphone, and bring that glimmering warmth back to your home or favorite space....

The one downside is the installation process. Because a smart home is made of so many different parts, it can be hard to figure out exactly what devices work with others and what you should start with. To help expedite this process and let you drive head-first into smart home tech, we’ve put together the Smart Home Starter Kit to help you decide exactly what type of device is right for you....

More people are spending more time analyzing others’ lives through images. Those who are hyper alert of this new reality understand it’s not enough to take a picture and post it, unconcerned with the noticeable slant or the obviously low resolution. As smartphone cameras have evolved, so have a multitude of photo editing apps, further shifting standards for what qualifies an image as “good.” To the critical eye of today’s Instagram devotee, aesthetic enhancers like tone, fade and filters–fabricators of quality as they may be–matter just as much as the content of the image and its resolution....

However, if you want to become a real power user, you’ll need to learn to use Gmail keyboard shortcuts. Not only will it save you time, but it will also boost your overall productivity. Find some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts below and learn how to enable them in Gmail. How to Enable Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Before you can start using keyboard shortcuts in Gmail, you first need to enable them in your account Settings....

Note that browsing the web in private browsing mode doesn’t guarantee that everything you do is not being recorded. Make sure to read my post on clearing or hiding your search history to better understand how private mode works. Private Browsing in Google Chrome Google Chrome calls their private browsing mode Incognito mode. To turn on this mode within Chrome, select New incognito window from the Tools menu (the hamburger icon in the upper-right corner of the window)....

Cryptojacking is a bit like ransomware, but stealthy and potentially worth more money to the criminals that use it. While ransomware takes your data hostage until you pay the ransom, cryptojacking uses your computer or phone’s resources to mine cryptocurrencies like Monero or Ethereum. You may never know that it is there. The only thing you might notice is that your computer isn’t working as well or fast as it used to....

Our web ports might be open, but your home router’s ports shouldn’t be, as this opens a hole for malicious hackers. However, you may need to allow access to your devices over the internet using port forwarding from time to time. To help you learn more about port forwarding, here’s what you’ll need to know. What Is Port Forwarding? Port forwarding is a process on local network routers that forwards connection attempts from online devices to specific devices on a local network....

If you’re concerned about your online privacy and want to take steps to increase it, stick around to learn what private DNS is and how you can configure it on your devices. What Is DNS? The Domain Name System (DNS) maps the web address that you search (like online-tech-tips.com, otherwise called the URL or Unified Resource Locator) to a set of IP addresses so that packets are efficiently sent over the internet....