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- Is Netflix Becoming the New Cable TV?
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 10:35 PMNetflix is over 20 years old, and it has had a good run. However, with competitors like Hulu and Disney+ nipping at its heels, it must continue innovating or wither and die.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What’s the Cheapest Data Plan for an Apple Watch?
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 06:00 AMThe Apple Watch is the perfect sidekick for your iPhone. With it, you can read messages, answer calls, and play music without picking up your phone. However, you have a GPS + Cellular Apple Watch, you’ll need a cell plan to get the most out of your device.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How Reedsy Can Help You Take Your Poetry to the Next Level
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 07:55 AMWriting and publishing poetry takes a lot of research and practice. You’re not just finding your own voice, but learning how to deliver it to your audience. Reedsy’s resources can help.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Memorial Day Sale: Save 15% on 123inkjets Compatible Printer Ink or Toner
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 08:05 AMWe don't know about you, but we're always running low on printer ink. We're not going to say cyan is low, but cyan is low. This, of course, doesn't explain why printing a document with blank ink is impossible, but here we are.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The Top 5 Apps for Making Presentations at Work
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 10:45 AMThere are several apps that come in handy for making presentations at work. With the right tools, you and your team will dramatically improve your chances of making the right impressions, closing that deal, or getting management to see things your way.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - External Drive Not Showing Up or Detected? 6 Fixes to Try
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 11:15 AMRemovable disk drives—like USB flash drives, SD cards, and external hard drives—should be easy to use with your computer. But in some cases, you may connect your drive to a Windows PC or another device with a USB port and find the external hard drive isn't showing up.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Got a Windows 10 Wi-Fi Problem? Here's How to Fix It
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 12:15 PMWhen your Windows 11 Wi-Fi is not working, it is one of the most frustrating issues you can encounter. Given that so much of modern computing relies on a web connection, being cut off from the internet can bring your productivity to a screeching halt.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What Can a Cybercriminal Do With Your Home Address?
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 12:45 PMYou've probably heard about people being swindled out of money after an online attacker accesses their payment details, login info, and other sensitive data. This happens incredibly frequently and can cause huge problems in terms of privacy and finances.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Use Old Android Phone as OctoPrint Server for 3D Printers
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 02:45 PMOctoPrint is an open-source application providing a web interface to control and monitor all aspects of your 3D printer. You can install OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi with a camera module to monitor your prints and create amazing time-lapse videos.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How to Hide Your Private Photos on Android
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 03:45 PMAll the photos you take with your smartphone end up in your device's photo gallery. A curious set of eyes could easily see images you don't want them to view.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How Does Apple’s Sensitive Locations Feature Work in iOS 15.5?
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 05:38 AMApple’s iOS 15.5 software update now stops pictures taken at certain locations from appearing in slideshows. The images in question won’t be deleted. You can still view them as you normally would, or manually add them to a custom slideshow.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 Things to Do When You Get Stuck Learning to Code
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 07:00 AMLearning to code can be boring when the going gets tough, especially if you get stuck on a particular coding task. But you're not alone; even experienced programmers will admit to struggling over a few lines of code sometimes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Adjust Mic Sensitivity on Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 08:05 AMWhen your mic isn't set up properly, it can make your speech-to-text software malfunction and cause no end of grief on voice calls. If your mic isn't cooperating, it might be because the mic sensitivity or noise suppression needs to be adjusted.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Game With Great Visuals and Smooth Framerates on Your Aging Windows PC
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 10:15 AMEven the most powerful PC available today will eventually be old news. It's only a matter of time until today's top tech starts struggling while trying to keep up with the latest, greatest, and most demanding games.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What Is the “Power Surge on the USB Port” Error, and How Do You Fix It?
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 11:15 AMThe "power surge on the USB port" is one of the rare errors Windows users encounter. According to the error message itself, an unknown USB device needs more power than the port can supply.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Fix Blurry Pictures: 3 Ways
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 11:30 AMWhether you're an aspiring photographer, Instagrammer, or just someone who hoards photos in their gallery, knowing how to fix blurry pictures is a skill you'll be thankful to have.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Send Large Files as Email Attachments: 8 Solutions
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 12:45 PMMany email servers prevent you from sending (or the recipient from receiving) large files over a certain size. When this problem happens, most users don't know how to email large files.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- How the Balance App Can Help You Relieve Stress With Personalized Meditation
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 01:00 PMMeditation is one of the best ways to practice self-care. Simple and accessible to all, the benefits of meditation are numerous. From reducing stress and anxiety to calming the mind and improving focus, meditation is a perfect antidote to our fast-paced modern age.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Why Does Windows' Default Search Suck So Much, and How Do You Fix It?
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 03:15 PMWe've all been there. You're searching for a simple file that you know is in a simple place, but Windows takes ages to find it.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 9 Basic Troubleshoot Steps to Fix Almost Any iPad Problem
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 04:00 PMThe iPad is arguably one of the best tablets on the market. But while many people swear by it for entertainment and productivity, it’s not immune to problems. Most of us know how to troubleshoot common issues on a computer—you just open the task manager and close the troublesome program.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What Are All the New Emojis in iOS 15.4?
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 05:10 AMiOS 15.4 introduced some new features to the iPhone, including mask-friendly Face ID, a gender-neutral voice for Siri, Universal Control, and 37 brand-new emojis! The new emojis include some more smileys, and many specific objects that you’re sure to find useful.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 4 Free Anonymous Web Browsers That Are Completely Private
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 07:45 AMUsing an untraceable web browser leads to a much safer online experience. Fortunately, it's easy to start using a browser that prioritizes your privacy.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What You Need to Install a Home Charger for Your EV
Monday - 05/23/2022 - 08:00 AMElectric cars are the way of the future. And while many users prefer to recharge their EV at a dedicated fast car charger or Supercharger, much like refueling through a gasoline station, you still get an enormous advantage if you can recharge at home.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The 6 Best Websites for Children to Learn a Foreign Language
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 10:30 AMChildren generally find it easier and quicker to learn a language than adults; if you have kids of your own, you should encourage them to become multilingual. Whether it's understanding other cultures, the freedom to communicate when traveling, or greater job opportunities, the benefits of learning another language can't be overstated.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Uncover the Android 12 Easter Egg
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 11:00 AMGoogle has been hiding an Easter egg in every version of Android since the release of Android 2.3, Gingerbread, and Android 12 is no exception.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Always Start a Program Minimized in Windows 10
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 12:15 PMIn Windows 10, you can set a program to always open minimized. This is especially helpful if you want to start your program and have it run in the background.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Choose the Ideal Number of Work Hours
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 12:30 PMThe first time you write your own schedule, you may default to an eight-hour workday, five days a week. But research suggests this is not the best option. Instead, it’s important to customize your work hours according to your unique needs.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to Fix Forza Horizon 5’s Online Mode Not Working on Windows 11
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 02:15 PMForza Horizon 5 is the latest addition to the Forza racing series for Windows 11/10. Although you can play Forza Horizon 5 in single-player mode, nothing beats the thrill of racing against human players online.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- The 100 Most Popular Emojis Explained
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 03:00 PMEmojis are everywhere. They pop up in social media feeds, SMS messages, commercials, products, and more. The number of emojis continues to grow each year and our digital language evolves in turn.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The 7 Best Windows Music Players for Hi-Res Audio
Sunday - 05/22/2022 - 04:00 PMWhile many Mac users just opt to use iTunes, things are different on Windows. While Microsoft's operating system has always offered built-in options like Windows Media Player (known just as Media Player in Windows 11) or the now-defunct Groove Music, Windows users are more likely to search for their own preferred music player.
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