A lot of the apps you’ll find on the Google Play Store are free, but not all. Sometimes, in the case of those with a jailbroken Android device or emulator like MEmu or Bluestacks, you may prefer to get those apps for free. In this case, you’d need to download an app in .APK format. We’re going to talk about what an APK file is and the best, safe APK sites....

Minecraft’s Java Edition, for all of its features and wide range of compatibility, is often a buggy mess on Windows 10. And while the glitches with the game itself are usually minor and easily fixed, launcher errors are more problematic. Any errors with Minecraft’s Launcher prevent the game from even starting up correctly. Many users report seeing a black screen that opens when running the application. And allocating more RAM to Minecraft does nothing for this problem....

Before Google, discovering websites and services or finding information was tricky. The same can be said for internet users now if they had to do anything on the web using URLs only, and no search engines. Today though, Google is more than just a search engine; it’s become a verb that we use every day, and this has been ingrained in the psyche of internet users. Billions of people visit Google’s pages and rely on its algorithms to deliver fair and balanced search results based on their queries....

Retro gaming consoles such as the SNES, Sega Genesis, and Playstation were the staples of video gaming long ago. You may remember owning one or two of these consoles and playing the popular games of that era. Revisiting that nostalgia can be a great experience, and it’s possible to do so right now, online, directly in your browser for free. Although you may not be able to find every game you played when you were younger, there exist huge libraries of retro games on many websites....

The PlayStation 5 , Sony’s latest gaming console, offers diverse experiences with its extensive video game library . Whether you’re a fan of action-packed adventures, thrilling sports titles, or immersive role-playing games, the PS5’s got you covered. If you plan on using the PlayStation Store for most of your video game purchases or own a PS5 Digital Edition, you need to know how to download and install your purchases. In this walkthrough, you’ll learn six ways to seamlessly download and install games on a PS5....

The sound of a phone dropping on the floor can be scary. Occasionally, the phone lands on its back, but the protective phone case keeps it from getting scratched or dented. Other times, the phone will fall face down and you’re not sure whether the screen is cracked or shattered. With a screen protector, you can save yourself from the potential heartache of a shattered glass face. Below you’ll find a selection of the best screen protectors for Android and iPhone that will keep your phone free from scratches, marks, or cracks....

Printing when you’re on the road is never a simple matter. Where you choose to print depends on when you need your printed document. If you only need to pick up your printout when you get home, printing over the Internet to your home computer is the way to go. This is possible from either your laptop or your cellphone. However, if you need a printout immediately, there are lots of kiosks and printing centers around the country where you can send your printout and pick it up immediately....

More than 400 million people read WordPress sites and view more than 20 billion pages every month . One of the most popular questions is what plugins to use for a new WordPress install. Most site owners want their site to look unique or different from other sites. But there are some must have plugins every new WordPress install should have to help you get your site up and running right from the start....

If you’re ready to sell your old iPad, you should ensure that you wipe all personal data from the device before you sell it. This guide will make your transition to a new iPad smooth by erasing all content from your old iPad before you sell it or give it away. 1. Ready To Sell Your Old iPad? Back Up Now This checklist is the same for all models of the iPad, such as the iPad mini, iPad Air, or iPad Pro....

Not for the first time, Apple has completely changed the fundamental technology that their computers use. It happened when the company shifted from Motorola CPUs to IBM PowerPC in 1995. Then again when they made the shift to Intel in 2006. Now we have three new Macs using Apple’s ARM-based M1 chip. This is an iPad-derived CPU that’s being compared to the likes of the Intel Core i7. Does the idea of an Apple M1 vs the Intel Core i7 even make sense?...

Your web browser is integral to your internet security. You access online services, check your email, consume media, and much more, all through your internet browser. As safe as your browser is, you can always add browser extensions to increase your security and privacy. Avast Online Security is one such security extension available for Google Chrome. So, does the Avast Online Security extension boost your security? Or are there better security extensions available?...

Beating long-standing industry names like Mcafee and Norton, Bitdefender has emerged as the top third-party antivirus software. But how does it stand up against the default Windows Defender? Let’s find out. This is an especially pertinent question in the age of the improved Windows Defender, where most basic antivirus capabilities like updating virus definitions and a firewall are already covered by it. So is it still worth getting a premium antivirus option like the Bitdefender?...

The internet is chock full of content, but not all of it is wholesome for general consumption by all. Thankfully, you can block certain websites to ensure no one accesses them on your home network, especially the kids. It may seem unfair to restrict internet usage at home, but it also protects your network from malicious content and viruses from some websites, while speeding up connectivity in general. We’ll show you how to block websites on your router, or by using DNS, among other solutions....

Are you having trouble connecting a Bluetooth device to your iPhone? Or has a paired device stopped working with your phone? Either way, your Bluetooth functionality is broken, and we’ll show you a few ways to get around the problem. There are many reasons Bluetooth doesn’t work on your iPhone. Some of these causes are that your phone and your Bluetooth device are far apart, your phone has a minor glitch, your Bluetooth device’s battery has run out of charge, your phone’s network settings are faulty, and more....

It’s a good idea to keep your Mac updated so that you benefit from the latest security patches, improved performance, and new features. However, it can happen that you can’t update your Mac successfully for no apparent reason. Here are the most likely causes for this issue and how you can fix them. You may also want to check out our articles on what to do if your software update is stuck downloading or installing on your Mac and how to update macOS from the Terminal in case something is wrong with the Apple Store....

If you have created a small worksheet in Excel, you may want to center it on the page when you print it. By default, it will print in the upper, left corner of the page. For a very small set of data, this can detract from the effectiveness of your presentation. There is an easy way to center the data on the printed page. You can center the data horizontally, vertically, or both....

Do you have an email address or a URL on your iPhone that would be more useful it it were on your Mac? Or maybe you have a picture on your Mac that you’d like to use on your iPad? Or maybe you have one file on your MacBook Air that you need to copy over to your iMac Pro? Using universal clipboard, just copy it on one device and paste it on another!...

There are those who enjoy the ability to stream live, but don’t have a need to have their videos be available to the masses. Instead, they’d prefer to have more control over their stream and the content they produce. Open-source software, like Linux, is the best answer to this obstacle. Thinking Ahead Before you begin setting up your own personal streaming server, you should ask yourself a few questions. First, what quality of stream are you looking for?...

Fans of the long-dormant futuristic FPS franchise Crysis , rejoice! After years of almost no fanfare or speculation, today Crytek announced a new entry in the hit series. It’s currently without a name or any substantial details, but we know one thing for certain: Crysis 4 is on its way. Join us as we dig into all the information out there right now. Crysis 4Coming To Xbox and PC The short 40-second teaser doesn’t reveal much, showing a planet decimated by rubble, war, and destruction....

Despite spending the last nine years in development hell, Dead Island 2 is releasing this April. After jumping from studio to studio, the final developer, Dambuster Studios, is amping up the pre-release buzz. The team have just released a 14-minute trailer showcasing a lot of the new features found in Dead Island 2 . Here’s a look at what players can expect from this hotly anticipated sequel. What’s New Coming toDead Island 2 This lengthy new video is jam-packed full of content for players to chew on while the game releases later in April....