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While there are sadly no robots that will cook and clean for you, this article will walk you through the process of building a truly connected, truly “smart” kitchen that makes the day-to-day tasks of cooking and cleaning more convenient. Bring in a Smart Fridge (Samsung) If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the refrigerator is the heart of the kitchen. Smart refrigerators are more than just connected devices; some, like the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator, has a built-in voice assistant that can play music, order food from Grub Hub, and much more....

Whether on Windows or Mac, many tools are available to help you diagnose your hard drive and repair it. If you suspect your hard drive is close to failing, be sure to try and make a backup of all your data or clone your hard drive before running any of the tools below. How to Check Your Hard Drive for Errors On Windows Windows includes built-in tools to help check your hard drive, and manufacturers may also provide tools to help diagnose problems....

Popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Yandex Browser support user profiles. Each of these programs have a mobile counterpart, too, but their apps don’t let you create a new browser profile for separate people. Below is everything you need to know to create a new browser profile, including why you’d want to set up your own and how to configure user profiles in popular browsers. Tip: If you’re an Android user, there’s a guest profile you can switch to when others use your device....

You can still create a personalized email address, but it’s not possible without paying. The reason for that is because you need to first purchase a domain name in order to setup the email for that domain. So in order to get a personalized domain email address, you first have to register a domain. This also means that you are limited in what your “personalized” email address can be. If a domain is already registered, you won’t be able to buy it and therefore won’t be able to send email via that domain name....

These are some of the occasions where you may decide to downgrade your device to an older version of the OS, especially when that older version worked perfectly fine on your device. Unlike iOS devices, it’s totally possible to get an Android device back to an older version of the OS. Many of the manufacturers have their own tools to help you do it. Downgrade Samsung Android Phones Using Odin If you have a Samsung Android phone that you wish to downgrade, you’re in luck....

So if you’re wondering how to edit GoPro videos, here are some of the best apps and resources you can use to make amazing footage. Edit GoPro Videos Directly in the App OK, so you’ve recorded your GoPro footage and now you’re ready to edit it. You don’t have to go very far to do it! The GoPro App (Android & iOS) for smartphones has a very basic, yet fast and powerful video editor built into it....

In the days of online syncing, all your contacts are synced automatically between all your devices as long as you’re logged into the same account. Which is why it’s important to keep all your contacts updated. If you’re moving to a new Gmail or Google account, here’s how you can import contacts to Gmail from various sources (including Outlook, Android, and iCloud) in the CSV and VCF (vCard) formats. How To Export Contacts From Outlook If you’re in the Microsoft suite, and you use your Outlook account to sync your contacts, you’ll find all your contacts stored in the People section in the Outlook website....

What that means is you no longer need to rely on the official Google Play Store to get your apps as you can get any app from any source and install it on your device without any restrictions. One of the ways to install apps on an Android device is to use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) utility. It is a tool that allows you to execute various commands on your device from your computer....

Whether you want an exact look-alike of yourself or something a little different, you can create and customize almost every pixel of your mini-me. Ready? Here’s how to make an Instagram avatar on your mobile device. Create an Avatar on Instagram As of this writing, the avatar feature is only available in the Instagram app on Android and iPhone. You cannot create or edit your avatar or see the avatar stickers on the Instagram website....

The Microsoft Speech API is what is used for the text-to-speech accessibility feature built into Windows. You can also write programs that call the API, which would allow you to let your applications speak, but that’s for developers. Just making your computer say what you want is pretty easy actually! In this article, I’ll show you how to create a VBS script that will take a text input from a user and then speak it....

Before we get into that, let’s look at the reasons why you might want to consider deleting your tweets, Facebook posts, and Instagram posts at all. Digital detox – spending a certain time period without using gadgets or social networks in particular – is a popular one. Other reasons include applying for a job (your new boss doesn’t necessarily need to see your party pictures or read your tipsy tweets), or starting a new relationship....

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just rip audio from a YouTube video? Then we could listen to it whenever we wanted. Let’s address the issue of whether it’s legal or not to rip audio from YouTube. It depends. Just assume that everything is copyrighted. The content owner may mark the video as Creative Commons, public domain, or just say in their description that anyone can use it. But to be completely sure, contact the owner of the content and ask for permission....

We have previously shown you a few sites which help you download videos and playlists, but that involves using other peoples servers, checking the page source, hunting for obscure download links, and dealing with endless NSFW pop-ups on other peoples domains. Why bother with all that when you can quickly and effortlessly rip a YouTube video using a software app most people already have installed on their computer? I refer of course to VLC Player....

It’s different from the age old answering machines in that instead of storing the message on the device, it stores it in a mailbox on your service provider’s server, the same way an email message is stored. If you’ve never used or activated voicemail on your Android or iPhone, we’re going to show you how to set up voicemail and access your messages. How To Set Up Voicemail On Android To do this, you’re going to need a voicemail number provided by your mobile carrier or service provider....

This is a troubleshooting guide, so you’ll need to follow each step one by one until you have found a solution that works for you. We will start with the easiest solutions first and will leave the more difficult troubleshooting steps till last. Hopefully, you’ll have your issues solved before you finish the article. How To Fix Robotic, Distorted Voices On Discord Usually, Discord will hit these kind of robotic voice issues when your ping is too high to the server you’re speaking on....

For most of their history the answer has been “no” for most users, but the latest generation of smartwatches have changed that. Let’s explore whether modern smartwatches have done enough to justify their price. Are Smartwatches Mature Enough? Early smartwatches were full of compromises. Third-party app support has also been lacklustre, thanks to weak hardware and a small install base. One of the biggest problems was the lack of always-on displays....

We often share things such as personal pictures, business secrets and legal documents on messaging apps, information that we don’t want to make available to the wrong people. But how far can we trust your messaging apps to protect all our confidential messages and sensitive information? Following are some guidelines that will help you assess the level of security that your favorite messaging app will provide. A Few Words on Encryption Of course, all messaging platforms profess to encrypt your data....

Whether you enchant a sword to deal more damage, a set of boots to help you fall slower, or even a shield to automatically repair itself, learning how Minecraft enchantment works with items will give you an edge in all end-game content. Minecraft Enchantment List Before setting out to enchant all of your gear, you need to first understand what each enchantment is and what it does. Minecraft has a lot of different enchantments that range in level from 1 to 5....

The service has only grown since then. Streaming services win out because they offer more on-demand options at a lower price than cable services do. When Netflix was the only real streaming option, the choice was easy. But with so many services to pick from, it can be hard to narrow down which one of the major three is the better option. The average person might have Netflix because of its vast span of originals, then either Hulu or Prime for a single show or two....

There are, however, several important differences between the two. The complexity of the survey you want to build, as well as your budget and skills with design, determine which survey tool to choose. Also, be sure to check out our short video on YouTube where we walk you through the steps to create a simple survey in Google Forms: How Much Do SurveyMonkey and Google Forms Cost? While SurveyMonkey offers some functionality for free, if price is your main consideration, Google Forms is the clear winner....