Really big files are a common occurrence. As the quality of our media increases, so do the files along with it. Compression software can squeeze an HD-quality film into a single gigabyte file, but it is time-consuming and impractical for most people. What happens when you want to move such a large file? Can you break a large file into smaller chunks to make sharing easier? Here’s how you split a file into multiple files using free software....

People no longer access the web from a single browser or device. Most switch between devices as they go about their daily routine. Each browser has its own set of bookmarks. If you create or delete a bookmark on one browser, the change won’t show on others you use. This will work fine if you use the same browser on all your devices. However, most people don’t. Firefox and Opera users, for example, want to view their favorite sites on multiple browsers and so want to be able to sync bookmarks on browsers across systems....

Compared to other laptops, MacBooks are known for their longer battery life . Even with extensive daily use, you can work on a Mac for hours without worrying about your battery dying. However, even the best tech loses performance over time. As your Mac ages, you’ll notice the need to charge it more often. For some people, having to be next to a charger all the time isn’t a problem, but others might find it more difficult....

There are many reasons to track Windows user activity, including monitoring your children’s activity across the internet , protection against unauthorized access, improving security issues, and mitigating insider threats. Here will discuss tracking options for a variety of Windows environments, including your home PC, server network user tracking, and workgroups. Check Your Web History If you want to know which sites someone on your computer (such as your children) are visiting, you can find that information via the browser history....

If you’re connecting to a remote desktop using the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) protocol, your connection might not be secure. Some VNC clients, like the popular TightVNC , don’t encrypt your connection beyond the initial sign-in stage. To get around the problem, you can tunnel a VNC connection over a Secure Shell (SSH) tunnel. Not only does an SSH tunnel provide an entirely secure connection for VNC, but it also allows you to use VNC connections when the typical VNC port (port 5901) is blocked....

Notifications can become an annoying distraction. If you feel like you’re constantly barraged with notifications on your iPhone, you can turn notifications off for any app you want—or turn them off entirely. Typically, an app asks you for permission to send notifications the first time you open it. It’s easy just to say yes and start using the app. Maybe you aren’t sure if the notifications will be important. If you find that certain chats are blowing up your phone too often, you can turn notifications off for specific contacts as well....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch is a powerful smartwatch that connects to your iPhone or Android phone via Bluetooth. With an intuitive watch screen, you can connect to Wi-Fi, track your heart rate, and use Bixby or Google Assistant to customize your phone. But what happens if you can’t restart your Samsung Galaxy watch? Look no further. In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to turn your Samsung Galaxy Watch on or off....

If you have an Apple Watch , you can use it to quickly and easily unlock your Mac machine. Apple has added a feature to the Watch that lets you unlock your Mac without entering a password. You just need to bring your Watch close to your Mac and your Mac will let you in. Requirements To Unlock a Mac With An Apple Watch Your devices must meet software and hardware requirements before they can be used for unlocking....

PlayStation 4 gamers have a lot to be happy about when it comes to the new PS5 console. Not only is it a next-generation powerhouse, but it’s backwards compatible with virtually all PS4 games. It’s not just the vanilla PS4 experience that’s on offer either. There are various options when it comes to upgrading your PS4 games to PS5 so you can play them on your new console. We’re going to look at all the improvements that are possible and how you can access them....

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services out there that keeps expanding, and there is more than one reason for that. You can enjoy this music streaming platform on your own or with your friends, creating collaborative playlists and exchanging your favourite songs. For worried parents, Spotify has a child-friendly mode that will keep your kids safe. Finally, as a new artist you can submit your own music to Spotify ....

If you live in an area prone to wildfires or have a loved one who does, then the Google Maps wildfire tracking is a definite must. You can see where the fires are located, how widespread they are, and the amount of containment in place. What’s nice about this Google Maps feature is that it’s available on the web and in the Google Maps mobile app . This allows you to keep up with the wildfires wherever you are....

In previous versions of Windows, the default calculator app was pretty standard and frankly useless. However, Microsoft decided to upgrade the calculator app in Windows 11 significantly. With that upgrade came new features such as a scientific calculator, programmer functions, and more. One of those is a graphing calculator that can give standard graphing calculators on the market, like Texas Instruments, a run for their money. In this article, we’ll cover how to access the graphic calculator in Windows 11, how to enter and graph out functions, and how to use the calculator to solve for values along the graph....

There may be times when you want to insert a bullet in the middle of a sentence or a line of text. For example, you might want to put bullets between parts of an address, as pictured below. The bullets above were inserted by holding down the Alt key and typing 0183 . You can also insert bullets, or other symbols graphically. You can also insert larger bullets, if desired, as pictured below....

Apple MacBooks have some of the best built-in speakers in the industry. Yet, some MacBook users occasionally complain that their MacBook’s volume is too low. There are various reasons why this might be the case, and we’ll go through the most common troubleshooting steps that solve most MacBook volume-related issues. 1. Use External Speakers or Headphones Just in case your problem is that the normal maximum volume of your MacBook isn’t enough, the first thing you should know is that it cannot get any louder....

Are you having trouble getting a Logitech Unifying Receiver to work on your PC? Perhaps Windows isn’t recognizing the wireless adapter, or it might be failing to maintain a stable connection with your Logitech devices. There can be several reasons for this, from driver issues to conflicts with system settings. Whether you’re dealing with a brand-new Logitech Unifying Receiver or one you’ve had for a while, the following solutions should help you fix the problem....

Almost every Mac on the market comes with a built-in camera, allowing you to take quick pictures, stage video calls over FaceTime or Zoom, or show your quirky side using the filters and effects in the Photo Booth app. You just need to turn your Mac camera on and get started—no extra software or additional setup is necessary. A broken camera on your Mac means losing your window to the outside world....

Mac users can experience bugs or glitches that prevent their machines from connecting to Wi-Fi. There could be an issue with the network or the router, downtime on the broadband provider’s end, an issue with macOS, selecting the wrong SSID, or entering the wrong Wi-Fi network password, among others. Whatever the reason, this guide lists some steps and tips to help troubleshoot when your Mac won’t connect to Wi-Fi. What to Do When Your Mac Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi Fortunately, you can follow the various fixes below to identify the problem and resolve it....

Double-clicking is one of the most-used features in Windows 10, but problems arise when your mouse double-clicks when you don’t want it to.This can occur for a number of different reasons, but the good news is that there’s an easy fix. By adjusting a few settings, cleaning your mouse , or running repair programs, you can stop your mouse from double clicking accidentally. Adjust Double-Click Speed If your mouse’s double-click speed is set too low, your system might interpret two separate clicks as one double-click....

The arena of graphics cards is a battleground where GPU titans constantly vie for dominance, with Nvidia and AMD leading the charge. However, regarding Nvidia’s own line-up, choices can be surprisingly complicated. Enter the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti. They’re similar in name, but not quite in-game. So, what’s the difference? Specs and Price As part of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs, both the RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti are built upon the Ampere architecture, Nvidia’s successor to Turing....

If you’re a Mac user who relies on OneDrive to store and access files in the cloud, you may run into issues where the service fails to sync items properly. This can be frustrating and lead to lost data, inconsistencies between different versions of your files, and numerous other problems. In this article, we’ll explore common causes why OneDrive may not be syncing to your macOS device and provide solutions to help you get the service back on track again....