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However, there are times when the app may say that the Philips Hue lights are unreachable. What causes this issue, and what can you do about it? In this article, you’ll learn the most common causes of this problem and how you can fix it and get your Philips Hue light bulbs connected to your overall smart home again. 1. Is Your Mobile Device On the Same Wi-Fi Network? The most common issue when your Philips Hue lights are unreachable by the Philips Hue app is that your mobile device isn’t on the same network as the Philips Hue hub....

Like many other industries today, home security is undergoing a massive digital transformation that’s putting the power of advanced technology in the hands of consumers. Rather than signing a monitoring contract with a security provider and paying for them to install the system, DIY home security products from companies like Ring, Nest and Arlo follow subscription-based models and provide smart devices that connect to your handheld devices and are easy to install and set up on your own....

Unfortunately, if you use your main phone number when signing up on Craigslist or Airbnb or when applying for a credit card, the number may eventually find its way to these telemarketing companies. Luckily, you can add a second phone number to your current phone that you can use anytime you don’t want to share your main number. In this article, I’m going to talk about several apps that basically add a second line to your phone....

Instead, I wanted a way to be able to keep my folders in My Documents or wherever I had them and still have them sync with the cloud services. I learned that the best way to do this is to use symbolic links in Windows. A symbolic link is kind of like creating a shortcut to a folder, but it’s more permanent and acts like a separate folder, even though it’s not....

The only thing you need to change and tweak your Windows 10 settings and appearance is the right tool. The good news is that there are a lot of different options available, but not all of them are safe. This is a list of the best, virus-free tools for tweaking Windows 10 settings. Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 is one of the most popular and powerful customization Windows 10 tweak tools available....

Best of all, Sony has said the current model of the PSVR headset will be compatible with the upcoming PlayStation 5. Whether you plan to buy a VR device now or you currently own one, these are the PlayStation VR games you owe it to yourself to check out. Beat Saber Rhythm games are always fun, but there’s just something about slashing oncoming objects in half with virtual lightsabers that other experiences can’t match....

There are still a few gems out there that offer some great models for you to download and print for your own personal use. We’ve picked out a number of them that you’re sure to like. Unless we explicitly state it in the opening paragraph, all websites featured in this article offer 3D models for free download. If you’re looking for 3D printers instead, here’s a list of great starter models....

Google Canary is one of four Chrome release “channels” that allow Chrome to test out these features with a smaller user base, aimed at developers and testers who can report on bugs and issues to help fix them quickly. If you’re curious about Google Chrome Canary and want to learn more, here’s what you’ll need to know. What is Google Chrome Canary? When coal miners used to head down the mines, they took with them a canary as an early-warning system....

In this section, under the Orders link, you’ll see all of your orders sorted by how recent the order took place. Each order shows the status. If it was delivered already, it’ll show the date the item was delivered. Under the delivery date, you’ll also see a note as to where exactly the item was delivered. If it was delivered at your door or inside your mailbox, this status will say so....

Find My Phone Find My Phone is exactly what it sounds like. You ask Alexa to dial your number, and your phone begins ringing—perfect for those times when you lose it in-between the couch cushions or you just can’t remember where you placed it. Find My Phone can hold multiple numbers, so it’s usable by the entire family. The downside is that it cannot turn your volume up, so if your phone is on silent the Skill loses some of its use....

Let’s look at a few Google Keep tips and how to use Google Keep to become a more productive learner. Take Your Notes To Google Docs You can open Keep in a sidebar next to Google Docs and Slides. Use Keep as a placeholder for your outlines or rough ideas. Then, when you have more time, add them to Google Docs with a simple drag and drop. You can also do the reverse....

Yes, the popular “find a way out of the room in Xx minutes by solving puzzles” games are also available online. You can play them solo, or host a Zoom meeting with your friends and enjoy looking for clues together. Have a look at our list of the best free escape room games online that we categorized by interests. Choose one that suits your mood the most, or play them all one by one....

Now “120Hz” has joined the list of marketable features for both of these product types. What does this mean? A “120Hz TV” refers to the “refresh rate” of the TV screen, which needs just a little explanation. What Does “Refresh Rate” Mean? The refresh rate describes how often your screen can completely update the image it’s displaying. So a 120Hz TV screen can display 120 unique fresh images every second!...

Although shutting down the PS5 is straightforward, it’s a task that first-time users sometimes struggle with. This tutorial covers two different ways to turn off the PlayStation 5. You’ll also learn how to use and manage other power options on the PS5. Note: The methods and procedures in this tutorial apply to the Standard and Digital edition of the SONY PlayStation 5. 1. Turn Off PS5 From the Power Menu You can turn off your console from the power menu in the PS5 control center....

We spent some time digging into the music scene on Reddit and found a wide variety of the best music subreddits. We’ve divided our suggestions into two categories: 1) subreddits where you can discover new music from many music genres and 2) subreddits focused on a specific music genre. Best General Music Recommendation Subreddits Try these subreddits for music recommendations that span the musical spectrum. 1. r/Music With 27.7 million members, r/Music is easily the most popular music-related subreddit....

If you’re like me and haven’t updated your Garmin or TomTom in years, then a lot of newer areas simply won’t show up when you search for them. Also, if you are short on data usage, it’s probably not a good idea to use your smartphone for getting directions. In these types of cases, I simply use a service like Google Maps to get the coordinates for the address I am looking for and then I just plug those into the GPS in my car....

Even if you do have a Facebook account, it is perfectly possible to use Messenger without going anywhere near facebook.com or even having the Facebook smartphone app installed. I should know. I’ve had Facebook uninstalled from my iPhone for months but I still use Messenger. Use The Messenger Smartphone App If you’re a heavy smartphone user, it makes sense in this case to just use the Messenger app for your phone....

With scant few dubbed and heavily-edited shows airing on US screens, fans resorted to swapping bootleg VHS tapes and later digital video fan-subtitled copies from the internet. Now every major streaming service has a healthy library of anime anyone can watch at the press of a button. Netflix is a particular standout because of its investment in original anime productions. These are shows they either paid to produce or bought the exclusive rights to broadcast....

Wikipedia is probably the best example of this. It’s an encyclopedia written by the people, for the people, which has produced a surprisingly authoritative online text. Wikis like Wikipedia democratize knowledge and, through the wisdom of crowds, self-corrects its content as people scrutinize and resolve conflicts. Now imagine that amazing community power applied to something a little less serious? That’s where the fan Wiki finds its niche. Driven by massive communities of passionate fans, these fan wikis are dedicated to some of the most popular (or obscure) cultural properties in the world....

Many of these shows never made it to DVD or BluRay, or they are locked behind regional restrictions. This makes it hard to stream them outside the US. It’s always worth searching YouTube for copies of old shows you can’t find anywhere else. To get you started, here are some of the best forgotten TV shows on YouTube. Do be quick about it, not all of them are going to hang around forever!...