It’s been said that technology has taken over, and that our phones are now just as slow as our old typewriters. But is this really the case? There are a few things you can do to help your phone speed up, but it’s not your fault if it doesn’t. Here are three tips: Use a data plan that offers speeds up to 100 Mbps. This will allow your phone to send and receive data at a much faster rate, which will speed up your overall experience....
Microsoft Outlook is a powerful email and calendar application that can be used by individuals or businesses. It has a number of features that are not commonly used, but can be helpful in certain situations. Here are seven underused Outlook features you should know about. The “Send As” feature allows you to send an email as if it were coming from another user in your organization. This can be useful if you want to send an email to a group without revealing your own identity....
If you’re like most people, you probably use Windows 10 to do your work and play. But there’s a new feature called “God Mode” that can help you get more done. To activate God Mode, open the Start menu and type “cmd” into the search bar. Then click on the “cmd” icon. Type “godmode” into the command prompt and hit enter. Now, when you start Windows 10, it will ask if you want to enable God Mode....
If you’re like most people, you probably close apps when they’re no longer needed. But if you have an iPhone, there’s a better way to do it. To close an app, open the app’s settings and select “close.” Then select the app you want to close and press “close.” Normally you don’t need to close apps on your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini. When you switch away, they stay suspended, using few resources....
Google Slides is a great way to present your ideas and thoughts to your audience. However, there are a few things you can do to make sure your slides are as effective as possible. Use guides to position items in the slides. This will help you keep everything in place and make it easier for your audience to follow along. Use clear, concise language when describing your ideas and thoughts. This will help listeners understand what you’re saying and why it matters....
NVIDIA has just announced the launch of its new RTX 3080 graphics cards, but it’s not all that easy to get one. The good news is that there are a few different options available, so you should be able to find one that fits your needs. The first option is to buy a pre-owned card. This is the most common way to get a RTX 3080 card, and it’s usually the best option because it comes with a warranty and free shipping....
Plex is a streaming media player that you can use to watch your favorite shows and movies on your computer or phone. Plex also has a built-in Chromecast audio device, so you can stream your music and videos directly to your Chromecast. Plex is a great way to keep up with your favorite shows and movies without having to leave your living room. RELATED: How to Set Up Plex (and Watch Your Movies on Any Device)...
Spotify is making its podcast ads more interactive by allowing users to control the playback speed, volume, and other settings. The company says this will make it easier for listeners to find and listen to the best podcasts. Spotify also plans to add more podcast episodes per day, so users can stay up-to-date on the latest offerings. Podcasts have been growing in popularity over the past few years, with over 100 million active listeners in the U....
If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time on your computer. But if you have a short attention span, then this Mac App is great for you! It’s called “Short Attention Span” and it helps you stay focused on what you’re doing. Short Attention Span is easy to use. Just open it up and type in a few quick commands to start working on something else. After a few minutes, your attention will be back where it should be!...
Active noise cancellation is a technology that uses sound waves to cancel out background noise. This can be helpful when traveling or working in noisy environments, as it can make it easier to focus on what you are doing. Active noise cancellation technology is also becoming more common in headphones, as it allows users to listen to music or audio books without the distraction of background noise. What Is Active Noise Cancellation?...
Amazon Prime’s price has increased to $139, effective immediately. This increase is in line with Amazon’s goal of providing the best possible customer experience. .. For monthly Prime subscribers, the price went from $12.99 to $14.99, so there’s a pretty noticeable increase there as well. Students will have to shell out a little extra cash for Prime, too, as the price went from $6.49 to $7.49. EBT and government assistance recipients will see the price jump to $6....
Android 13 is a character that is not as exciting as other Android characters. However, that’s a good thing because he is not the focus of this article. Android 13 is Google’s release for 2022, and it’s not exactly the most exciting version of Android we’ve ever seen. There aren’t many big features that everyone will immediately notice. Is that really a bad thing, though? It’s only natural to want every update to include shiny new features....
Apple’s new M2 microprocessor is faster and more power-efficient than the original M1 microprocessor. This new processor is designed for faster performance and increased efficiency in Apple’s products. The M2 is a direct replacement for the original M1, not the more powerful chips Apple introduced afterwards (like the M1 Max and M1 Ultra). It uses a 5-nanometer design, with 20 billion transistors and 100GB/s of unified memory bandwidth. That’s a 50% upgrade in bandwidth compared to the original M1, which should improve everything from managing Chrome tabs to rendering 3D graphics....
As more and more people bring their own drivers, they are opening themselves up to attacks by other drivers. This is especially true if the driver is not up-to-date, or if it is not properly licensed. One common attack is bringing in a malicious driver that will allow the attacker to take control of the victim’s computer. This can be done by installing the driver from a malicious website, or by downloading and installing a rogue driver from an online source....
Google Assistant is a powerful tool that can help you with a variety of tasks, but sometimes you may want to delay a task until later. You can do this by adding a delay to your Google Assistant routine. .. Google Assistant “Routines” can be super handy for automating your life. Typically, Assistant performs the actions immediately on command, but what if you don’t want something to happen right away? You can use a delay to do that....
There are a few things you can do to avoid being victimized by undetectable deepfakes. First, be aware of the types of deepfake videos and images that are being created. These videos and images often look like real videos or photos, but they are made with software that is undetectable by traditional security measures. Second, be sure to use common security measures such as two-factor authentication and a password manager when you access your online accounts....
Google Sheets is a powerful spreadsheet application that can be used to track data, manage projects, and more. One of its operators is the “operator function” which allows you to perform various tasks with data in your sheet. Here are some tips on how to use the operator function in Google Sheets: Start by opening your sheet and selecting the “Operator Functions” tab. This will show all of the available functions for your sheet....
When you want to include an image in a PowerPoint slide, you can use the Image button on the toolbar. You can also use the following steps to wrap an image around a text block: Choose the Image button on the toolbar. Click on the image you want to wrap around the text block. Type or paste the text into the text block and click on OK. Placing text around an image brings a professional appearance to your presentation and makes the most of the space on your slide....
Instagram is a social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos with friends. The app has been around since 2010, but it seems as though the company doesn’t think the iPad is worth its time. According to a report from The Verge, Instagram is planning to remove support for the iPad in 2019. This means that users will no longer be able to post photos and videos on the app....
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s (Snapdragon) The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is a laptop that is suitable for power limited users. It has a small size and is easy to carry around. However, it does not have the best battery life. There’s a lot of power tucked inside this tiny frame, and it’s a wonder how much of it will actually get used. A fantastic travel laptop at 13.3-inches, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is less a device you consider when running extensive programs or presentations and more a workplace companion perfect for word processing and other perfunctory tasks....
