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What Is a Public Profile on Snapchat? The traditional way to use Snapchat is by inviting a few close friends and then sharing text and multimedia content with only those friends. However, social media platforms such as Instagram give content creators a chance to connect with their fans, show off their creativity, and share content using tools such as Snapchat’s Lens Studio. A Snapchat public profile is a new feature that enables snapchatters to find you more easily....

They’re a lot of fun and perfect to show people how nice your vacation spot was. Yet, you can actually use 360-degree media for more serious pursuits as well, such as building virtual tours. What is a virtual tour you ask? We’ll not only explain what they’re all about, but how you can build your own. What Is a Virtual Tour? A virtual tour is pretty much what the name implies....

But what is about:blank exactly and why would it show up in your browser URL field? We have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the about:blank page is nothing dangerous. It’s a built-in page most browsers have, similar to about:cache, about:settings, or about:about. The bad news is that in some rare cases malware or viruses can cause the about:blank page to be displayed in your browser....

One of the most deadly pandemics in human history, COVID-19 has disrupted lives and economies, causing the biggest global recession since the Great Depression. While the spread of misinformation has increased tensions and decreased our collective ability to overcome the pandemic, there are a few bright spots. One ray of sunshine is the joint effort between tech giants Apple and Google to create the Exposure Notifications System for contact tracing....

In this article, we will help you figure out why Facebook is not working. We’ll take you through a set of easy-to-follow troubleshooting steps and provide you with the right solutions. 1. Check Your Internet Connection A bad internet connection or Wi-Fi signal can prevent you from accessing Facebook. Check if your device is connected to the internet correctly. This might sound like a no-brainer, but make sure your ethernet cable is plugged in and that your router is on....

Regular exercise reduces the harmful effects of stress. Attempting to cram a workout into a hectic schedule could do the complete opposite and tack on even more stress. Instead, why not take advantage of the many readily available at-home fitness apps? 10 Best At-Home Fitness Apps Fitness apps offer plenty of features for the time-limited consumer. Most will offer both on-demand videos and live classes covering a multitude of different exercise regimens....

The Internet and the Web are Different One important fact you need to be aware of before we start any discussion on the web is that it’s different from the internet. The internet is the physical network equipment and computers that keep the world connected, along with the internet protocol describing how all these devices speak to each other. If you want to know more about internet architecture, check out Who Owns the Internet?...

If you want to settle down for a night and play some scary games but don’t have the money to spend on a new game, we’ve compiled a list of the best and scariest free horror games you can get on Steam. See how long you can spend on these games, and then maybe play something more comforting to let you get to sleep that night. 1. SCP: Secret Laboratory Steam offers many SCP-related (Secure, Contain, Protect) games, but this is the best....

Netflix Originals are shows or movies produced by Netflix themselves, and many of them are definitely worth a watch. Since Netflix has started making Originals, there have been a lot created, so you might wonder which ones are best. In this list you’ll find the top picks of Netflix Original Series and movies you can watch right now. 1. The Haunting of Hill House Starring: Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Michael Huisman, Elizabeth ReaserReleased: 20181 season, 10 episodes...

The five online simulators below use the latest in web animation, 3D graphics and web app technology to deliver something you’d have needed a supercomputer for thirty years ago, right onto your screen. So why not ditch reality for a while and spend some time exploring one of these simulations? GEO-FS Flight Simulator It’s been a while since we’ve seen any decent new flight simulators come to market. Microsoft is cooking up something special with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, but what if you just feel like getting in a virtual aircraft and flying around the globe a bit?...

The most usual draw to building a physical game library, rather than a digital one, is the pure sense of ownership. You can touch, resell, and borrow out your games, which is not the case in today’s age of strict digital rights management. One interesting consequence of the dwindling physical game market is that publishers who do choose to produce them are having to pitch them in very unique ways....

You’ll want to transfer over all your apps and data from the old phone, of course. But you should also make sure it’s worth keeping and make it as secure as possible. Inspect The New Phone We expect things to be fine right out of the box, but when was the last time you really checked? Do it now when it is still under warranty and you still have time to take it back....

Some of the reading apps for kids on our list provide storytime or independent reading material, while others help them learn important skills. If your child is already interested in reading at an early age, or you just need creative ways of encouraging the hesitant reader in your home, check out our roundup of the best reading apps for kids that’ll supplement what they’re already being taught at school. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube video where we go through a couple of websites where you can get free kids books....

We think you’ll be surprised at the number of “unknown” browsers there are out there. Some of them have unique features and others are rather bare, but you might like one of these alternative browsers over a popular one. Take a look at our picks for some of the more interesting alternative browsers that you can install right now on a variety of devices. Epic (Windows & Mac) If you like Chrome but you want something more secure, Epic might be right up your alley....

But what happens when your hotspot is not working? In this article, we’ll cover 10 of the best solutions to get your hotspot up and running again. Note that this article is for Android. Read our other guide if you’re having problems with your iPhone hotspot. 1. Check Your Internet Connection The first thing to check is that the internet connection is working on the device that’s sharing the hotspot....

Some, such as Essential Phone and OnePlus, rolled out in late 2018, while others, including Samsung and its higher-end Note and S9+ models didn’t’ see updates until January and February 2019. Android Pie, or Android P, as many folks call it, is a huge update from the previous version, Oreo. Android P has a new look, lots of new productivity, convenience, and security features, as well as several functionality changes to existing features....

Restart Your Phone Often apps don’t launch properly due to temporary issues that get resolved by simply restarting your device. You can perform a soft reboot by long-pressing the power button and selecting Restart or swiping the app-shade down, selecting the power icon, and then choosing Restart. Older Android phones use the power button method; more recent models use the app-shade method. Is the App for a Different Version of Android?...

Sending texts through a computer can be helpful if your phone is causing too many distractions for you but you still want to be reachable by text. Or maybe you can type a lot faster from your computer with a full-sized keyboard versus the small on-screen keyboard on your phone. Another reason for texting from a PC or Mac is if you’re just too lazy to pick up your phone from across the room!...

You might be wondering how it does this or perhaps you’re wondering what a “data breach” is in the first place. Allow us to explain it the easy way. What Is a Data Breach? When you sign up for an account with an online service, they store data about you. This can include all sorts of information, but if it’s a commerce site it could include your credit card number....

There are thousands of subreddits, and while there isn’t an official directory, you’ll come across interesting subreddits the more time you spend on the site. You can also discover new subreddits by visiting r/all, r/popular, or r/random. When you find a subreddit you like, don’t forget to subscribe to it! Best Relationship Advice Subreddits Advice forums abound on Reddit. Here are five popular relationship advice subreddits where you can ask for (and dish out) some advice about personal interactions....