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- The Best Roku Web Browsers to Use
Monday - 08/19/2019 - 06:00 AMCan you browse the internet on a Roku? Yes! Contrary to popular belief, it’s possible to install an internet browser on your Roku. On the downside, the number of Roku web browser options are very limited and lacking in features.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Flathub vs. Snap Store: The Best Sites for Downloading Linux Apps
Monday - 08/19/2019 - 09:00 AMDownloading apps for Linux is no longer the challenge that it once was. Gone are the days when you had to know how to build from source files for any program that wasn’t available in your Linux distribution’s app store or package manager.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Claim Your FREE Copy of Linux All-in-One for Dummies (Worth $30)
Saturday - 08/17/2019 - 07:00 AMLinux All-in-One For Dummies covers everything from the very basics of getting started with Linux up to more advanced topics such as scripting and Linux certification.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The Best Streaming TV Services (Free and Paid)
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 06:00 AMStreaming TV services can be broadly split into two categories: free and paid. Everyone likes free stuff, but paid options obviously offer more (and newer) content. In this article we list the best free streaming TV apps and the best paid streaming TV apps.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Watch English Premier League Games Online
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 09:00 AMThe English Premier League is the most-watched sports league in the world. Games are shown live in 212 territories, and billions of people watch at least one game.
Different networks and streaming apps hold the rights to broadcast the games live across the world.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Find the Fastest DNS to Optimize Your Internet Speed
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 11:00 AMGoogle’s Public DNS is a free Domain Name System (DNS). It is an alternative to your ISP’s default DNS settings which aren’t always the fastest option, and other public DNS services such as OpenDNS or the privacy focused 1.1.1.1 DNS.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The 6 Best Time Tracking Software and Apps
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 11:00 AMIt’s easy to lose track of time. After all, you are busy and multitasking between jobs every day. But even as you are ticking off all those pending to-dos, it’s important to keep an eye on where you’re spending your precious time.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- You Can Now Make Your Own Instagram AR Effects
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 04:30 PMFacebook has unleashed its Spark AR platform onto the public, opening it up to Instagram users. Spark AR gives you all the tools you’re need to create and upload augmented reality filters on Instagram.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Sideload Plex Plugins
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 07:00 AMIn September 2018, Plex announced that it was shutting down its Plugin Directory. But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean that you can no longer use Plex plugins. You just need to know how to sideload Plex plugins instead.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Change the Look and Feel of Your Windows 10 Desktop
Wednesday - 08/14/2019 - 12:00 PMWhile Windows 10 has a slick look out of the box, you may still wonder how to make Windows 10 look better. We’re here to explain the wealth of customization options that will make your computer more personal.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The 6 Best Weather Stations for Accurate Forecasts
Monday - 08/19/2019 - 08:00 AMMaybe you’re an amateur meteorologist, or you just want to stay on top of the weather forecast. In either case, using a weather station can give you some of the most accurate forecasts right from the comfort of your smartphone, computer, or device monitor.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 3 Ways to Schedule SMS Text Messages on Android
Monday - 08/19/2019 - 11:00 AMHave you ever forgotten to send an SMS message and ended up causing trouble because of it? You might think about texting an important message when it’s too early, so you tell yourself to do it later but it ends up slipping your mind.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Fastest and Free File-Sharing Apps to Transfer Large Files Online
Saturday - 08/17/2019 - 12:30 AMWhen you need to transfer a large file over the internet, try these websites and apps. From temporary sharing to a torrent-cloud hybrid, each has something a little different.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The 5 Best Windows PC Laptops of 2019
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 07:00 AMLaptops have been with us for a few decades now, but they are no longer purely work devices. These days, you can purchase laptops suitable for the most dedicated of gamers, hard-working developers, and even media editors.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Amazon Will Now Donate Unwanted Items to Charity
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 10:30 AMAmazon is launching an initiative called Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Donations. This initiative should help support charities while also reducing the amount of waste Amazon sends to landfill. Which is, by all accounts, a rather shocking amount.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The Portable RetroStone 2 Emulates Dozens of Retro Gaming Consoles
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 04:30 AMWhat’s old is new again. At least, that seems to be the case in the world of video games, where retro video games are more popular than ever.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 5 Tips to Bypass Your School Firewall and How It Can Fail You
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 01:00 PMKnowledge on how to bypass blocked websites at school is a valuable commodity amongst students. While the freedom to do whatever you please is tempting, is it entirely safe to do so?More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Get a Job as an IT Professional With These 3 Course Bundles
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 01:30 AMFrom networking to cybersecurity, there are many well-paid careers in IT. You don’t need a college degree to find work — you just need the necessary skills and some certificates to prove it.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 8 Fixes for a Roku TV Remote That’s Not Working
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 09:00 AMIs your Roku remote not working? It could be one of a number of different problems, some of which are simple, and others which are more complex.
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In this article we’ll help you troubleshoot why your Roku remote has stopped working, and hopefully get your Roku remote working again. - The 8 Best Media Server Software Options for Linux
Wednesday - 08/14/2019 - 01:00 PMAsk someone how to watch video online and they will likely point you to any number of streaming services. But these aren’t the only ways to enjoy content on all of your devices.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The Best Way to Sync an Outlook Calendar With Your iPhone
Monday - 08/19/2019 - 07:00 AMChances are that you keep two different types of calendars. For your personal calendar, you might use Google Calendar or a similar online calendar like iCloud. You may even just use a plain old reliable paper calendar that hangs on the wall.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 5 Ways to Make Your Computer Read Documents to You
Monday - 08/19/2019 - 01:00 PMWant to know how to get your computer to read to you? Several different approaches are available. Both Windows and Mac have native tools that can read documents and MS Word files aloud, while there are bevies of third-party apps.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- You Can Now Assign Google Assistant Reminders to People
Saturday - 08/17/2019 - 09:30 AMYou can now set reminders for other people using Google Assistant. Assignable Reminders let you remind friends and family to perform certain tasks at certain times. Or even when they reach a certain location.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The 7 Best Video Converter Apps for macOS
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 08:00 AMFor a long time, video was something most people only watched on TV or a computer. You certainly didn’t have to move video files around from device to device, unless you were some sort of video professional.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 6 Ways Your Email Address Can Be Exploited by Scammers
Friday - 08/16/2019 - 10:00 AMIt may seem odd at first, but an email account is a goldmine for scammers. A hacker can do more than get their hands on your coveted chicken casserole recipe; it can cause damage to your identity and finances.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Spot Unsafe Email Attachments: 6 Red Flags
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 10:00 AMEmail remains a prominent attack vector for hackers, cybercriminals, snoopers, and other online miscreants. As such, it’s vital that you know how to spot an unsafe email attachment.
If you’re not sure where to start, keep reading.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Do You Need Antivirus Apps on Android? What About iPhone?
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 12:00 PMEveryone knows (or should know, by now) that you need an antivirus package on your computer. There is a lot of nasty malware out there, and you need protection.
But what about your smartphone or tablet?More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Start Multitasking on Android With These 8 Powerful Tips and Apps
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 06:00 AMYou’re probably used to opening and using a single app on your Android phone at a time. But did you know that it’s possible to greatly increase your productivity by multitasking?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The 5 Best Baby Monitors If You Care About Reviews
Thursday - 08/15/2019 - 08:00 AMWhen it comes to taking care of your child, you don’t need company spiels and glossy advertisements; you need advice from other fellow parents. As such, we’ve collected the best baby monitors on the market as decided by mothers and fathers themselves.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 6 Reasons to Use LinkedIn Beyond Searching for Jobs
Wednesday - 08/14/2019 - 06:00 AMPeople generally use LinkedIn to search for a new job. The social media site has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the best places to go to find a new job.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share