Screenshots are useful in many ways and you have likely captured them on your computers, especially if your work requires explaining things to people. With these screen captures, you can easily show people what your computer’s screen looks like and you can even add pointers to draw people’s attention to certain parts of the screenshot. Like your desktop computer, your Android device also offers the option to capture screenshots. Android has this feature for a really long time and it’s available on most devices based on this operating system....

You’ve got lots of reasons to capture what goes on within that tiny screen on your Apple Watch. Maybe it’s to brag about your latest activity streak on social media. Or perhaps it’s to take note of some weird software-related bug before asking your techie friend for advice. But while the Apple Watch does allow you to take screenshots just as seamlessly as on an iPhone or iPad , the procedure can be complicated or confusing for first-time users....

While the Mac definitely has some of the top-notch apps that Windows counterparts will never be able to compete with, there are a few areas where a Mac doesn’t offer the convenience that a Windows PC does. One of these is attaching storage devices to your computer. If you ever need to transfer files from your Android device to your computer, you can do so easily on a Windows PC. Your PC will quickly recognize the device as a storage device and show it up in Explorer....

A Google Nest thermostat is a great smart thermostat and can help you cut energy costs when it’s working correctly. But it can be frustrating when something goes wrong, and the Nest thermostat stops working. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to troubleshoot your Nest thermostat immediately following an installation attempt or after it’s been working for a while and suddenly stopped. Note : The troubleshooting steps below should work for the standard Nest and the Nest Learning Thermostat, with only some slight differences....

Chromebooks are quite different from other laptops , and switching to one can be frustrating initially. One feature that requires getting used to is the Search or Launcher button, also referred to as the Everything Button. This button replaces the standard Caps Lock key, which confuses many first-timers. This article will show you two simple methods to turn on or off the Caps Lock key on Chromebooks. Why Is Caps Lock Missing?...

There’s a website for every niche and interest, but that doesn’t mean that the content is safe to find, especially if you’re sharing your devices with children. Unless you want to give them unlimited access to search results, you’ll need a filter in place. Google will block explicit content by default, thanks to the Google SafeSearch system. SafeSearch filters content that it judges as unsafe for children to view. It isn’t foolproof, but it does help to give children and young adults a safer way to search the internet....

Many smartphones (particularly Apple devices) no longer ship with FM radio receivers. Surprisingly, some high-end Android phones with FM radio receivers lack a dedicated radio app to access content from local stations. Some reports suggest that manufacturers leave out FM radio on smartphones and their flagship devices because smartphone users barely listen to radio stations. It could also be a strategy to drive the adoption and usage of music streaming apps ....

Apple computers are traditionally associated with users in the creative field, although these days they have much more mainstream appeal as well. Beloved by artists, filmmakers, and musicians, Apple has had many years to perfect its creativity software. Apple’s Garageband application is a surprisingly powerful music creation tool. It’s not just great for laying down musical ideas. There have been quite a few mega-hits that were created as finished products on Garageband....

Recently, I wrote a post on how to copy and paste content across different Apple devices using Handoff and Universal Clipboard. Continuity also includes a host of other cool features, one of them being Continuity Camera. This is a new feature that is only available on iOS 12 and OS X Mojave devices. It essentially allows you to open a supported app on your desktop (like Pages, Notes, TextEdit, etc.) and import a picture in real-time by either using the camera app or scanning a document using your phone....

If you want to play video games in this day and age there have never been more options. You can grab a smartphone or hop on a game streaming service and be playing in no time. However, for most people who play video games as a primary form of entertainment, there are two choices: PC vs console. Consoles are purpose-built gaming machines that offer plug-and-play gaming with no need to mess about with game settings....

Apple has been pushing their iPads (especially the iPad Pro) as a replacement for traditional laptops and even desktops for some time now. With the release of iPadOS , Apple has made perhaps the largest push to give iPads the same range of capabilities as you’d find in a laptop. While iPadOS is pretty fantastic and delivers on most of the promises geared towards making it your only computer, we still need software developers to step up and provide applications that give us the same sort of feature set as their desktop counterparts....

An iPad that lags, freezes, or stops responding can cause concern, but there’s no need to panic. In this troubleshooting guide, you’ll learn how to fix a frozen or unresponsive iPad. We’ll cover several solutions, including force-restarting your iPadOS device, resetting all settings, and reinstalling the system software in Recovery Mode. At least one of these fixes should fix the problem and save you a trip to the Apple Store....

Players of Disney Dreamlight Valley understand the importance of having enough resources, from having enough to build to having enough to cook. Coal is one of these bare necessities. Luckily, the most convenient way to get coal in the game is now returning in the next update coming out on February 16. From there on, players who enjoy cooking won’t have to limit their craft. Limitless Coal Returns toDisney Dreamlight Valley Normally in Disney Dreamlight Valley , running out of coal means you cannot cook any of dishes found inside of the game....

For years, deciding what display to use for gaming was simple. You used a monitor if you played on PC, and a TV if you played consoles. If you had a computer that could handle it, you might get crazy and play PC on a TV–but now there are a lot more factors to consider, especially when you consider that next-gen consoles can produce 120 frames per second at 4K....

Gmail is quite possibly the most popular web-based mail app in the world. What’s not to like? Lots of space, a smart mailbox and great integration with the rest of Google’s suite of tools. It’s a great service, until you stop getting notifications! If you’re not getting Gmail notifications like you used to, one of the tips below will most likely get you back into the loop quickly. Update Your Desktop Browser Since Gmail notifications on desktop systems are handled by your browser, it might be the culprit when it comes to not getting Gmail notifications....

Some digital files, such as songs, ebooks, and video games, are designed to prevent the consumer from copying, sharing, or using them on a different device other than the one it was purchased for. This can often create irritation on behalf of the consumer. When paying hard earned money for a product, you want to be able to do whatever you want with it. Purchasing such a program can often leave you feeling cheated, as if you’ve procured a broken or incomplete product....

Do you keep receiving a “Network sign-in failed” error while attempting to log into the PlayStation Network on your PS4 or PS5? Here are some tips on how to troubleshoot and fix the problem. Your PlayStation can fail to log you into the PlayStation Network for several reasons. For example, that could be due to a server outage or an incorrectly configured network setup. If you see a “Network sign-in failed” error on your PS5 or PS4, work through the fixes that follow, and you should be able to resolve it....

Both Sony and Microsoft decided to offer Netflix-like subscriptions for gamers . You pay a monthly fee and get access to thousands of games on your PlayStation or Xbox console. In fact, both PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass let you choose games from a library so extensive it’ll take you months if not years to fully explore. There are different benefits and drawbacks to PlayStation Plus and Game Pass. This article will explore them all so it’s easier for you to choose which one to go with if you also can’t decide which console to buy....

The Pokemon Company has released a new app called Pokemon Sleep , after announcing it in a Pokemon Presents stream on February 27, 2023. This app is available on iOS and Android devices and is mainly a sleep-tracking app. However, it also includes many gameplay elements involving Pokemon. If you’re a Pokemon fan, Pokemon Sleep is a great way to track your sleep while collecting Pokemon and has some added gameplay....

While many users prefer third-party web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Brave Browser, or Opera, Apple’s native Safari browser is pretty good! That is, assuming it’s working as intended. If you suddenly find that Safari simply won’t open for you on your Mac, walk through these steps to track down the issue. The solutions below are arranged from least complicated to most complicated, so starting from the top ensures you try the fastest and easiest solutions first....