Steam gift cards are a great way to acquire new PC games, and you can buy Steam cards for anything you wish in the Steam store . Instead of using them directly to buy the games, though, you’ll have to add the funds on the card to what is known as your Steam Wallet. The Wallet feature allows you to keep money saved in Steam so you can use it on Steam games whenever you wish....

One of Android’s greatest strengths is the open nature of the platform. Unlike iOS devices, you’re free to install any software you want. Unfortunately, that’s also a source of problems. Opening Android up to software outside of the official app store introduces the possibility of malware. If your Android phone has been afflicted by malware, you’ll want to remove it as soon as possible. In this article, you’ll learn how....

If you’ve factory reset your phone or accidentally deleted your important contacts and need them back, you may be in luck. Most newer Android models automatically feature one or two backup services that will allow you to retrieve your contacts with little fuss. Here’s how you can restore contacts on an Android device and how to set up an automatic backup so that you never have to worry about losing them again....

It’s now possible to save your live streams easily on most platforms, which is great if you want to upload them to another platform or archive them for safe storage. Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook have included this feature. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can save your live stream on Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook. How to Save Your Live Stream on Twitch Twitch incorporates a feature called Video on Demand (VOD) which saves streams and allows users to see videos after they’ve been streamed....

If you’re not automating things, you’re missing out on the point of computers. The real purpose of computers is to do tedious, repetitive things humans don’t want to do anymore. Batch files are one of the best ways to automate tasks. Add on to that the ability to schedule those batch files and you’ve got a powerful productivity tool. Scheduling Batch Files in Windows Using Task Scheduler After you make a batch file to automate a job , you’ll want it to run regularly....

When you want to reach out to someone, you don’t always want to do it publicly. The best way to send an anonymous text message is through email on your computer or phone with an SMS gateway or using a mobile app designed for the purpose. Whether it’s your privacy or the sensitivity of the information that concerns you, you might find yourself looking for a way to reach out to someone anonymously....

The Apple Magic Mouse isn’t the most ergonomic mouse on the planet, but you just can’t deny how well it works on the Mac. It connects flawlessly and is super convenient to configure. But what if you want to use it on a PC or Mac running Windows 10 via Boot Camp? This tutorial covers everything you need to set up and use the Magic Mouse on a Windows PC or Mac computer....

OpenAI has just launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI browser with built-in ChatGPT. You can get this browser on your Mac and use the chatbot directly on any page. Below, we’ll cover how to set up ChatGPT Atlas on macOS in just a few simple steps. We’ll also explain what makes this browser so unique. If you’re curious about Atlas and wondering how it can benefit you, read on!...

With so many great games on Steam , it would make sense to have the ability to share them with other friends or family. Thankfully, Steam does have this option, and there are a few ways you can do it. To make sure it works, though, you’ll have to follow a specific process. Your games can be shared across multiple devices and accounts, making it easy to allow friends or family access to your library....

When you set up Android Auto on your car’s infotainment system, it auto-connects whenever you plug in your Android phone or—if compatible—wirelessly via Bluetooth. That’s convenient. But what if there are moments when you’d prefer not to have Android Auto start up? Perhaps you’re merely aiming to charge your phone, or you’ve chosen to take a break from Android Auto. Your phone does not offer a direct off-switch, but there are several options and workarounds you can rely on to stop Android Auto from launching automatically....

Your smartphone may not eavesdrop or listen to you around the clock. However, it definitely records and uploads your voice (online) when using virtual/digital assistants and some other applications. This tutorial will show you how to stop your mobile devices from listening to you and uploading your voice recordings. Is Your Phone Listening to You? Apple devices have speech recognition software that only activates your phone’s microphone for voice input when it detects the “Hey Siri” hotkey....

The camera on your Chromebook wasn’t designed for videoconferencing purposes only. You can use it to take photos, portrait selfies, and even record videos. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through different ways to take photos and videos on your Chromebook. How to Take a Photo or Video on a Chromebook As a cherry on top, you’ll also learn some extra tips that’ll help you get the most out of your Chromebook’s camera....

Do Not Disturb (DND) limits distraction and improves focus by muting notifications and alerts. You can even configure the feature to silence notifications from specific apps or contacts . If you enabled DND by accident or no longer need to silence notifications, follow the steps below to turn it off. Turn Off Do Not Disturb (Stock Android) Google Pixel phones and Android One devices typically run the basic or pure Android operating system —popularly called Stock Android....

LED flash alerts are a handy way to stay informed about incoming calls, alarms, and other notifications on Apple’s iPhone, especially if you’re hard of hearing, in a noisy environment, or have the device in Silent Mode . But there are times, like during meetings, at the movies, or when you’re settling down for the night when a rapidly flashing LED is more of an interruption than a helpful cue. This tutorial will show you how to turn off LED flash alerts on your iPhone....

You should power down your PlayStation 5 when not in use to save power. Shutting down your PS5 can also resolve performance and gaming issues. If your PS5 is overheating , turning it off for a few minutes can lower the console’s temperature. This tutorial will show you how to turn off your PS5 from the console itself or using the controller. Related: Looking to turn off your controller instead? See our tutorial on turning off paired PS5 controllers ....

Have you ever wanted to unsend an email that you just sent to someone? Outlook has a feature that allows you to recall your emails after you send them, but what if you use a different email client like Gmail? In Gmail, there’s a way to prevent your emails from going through after you hit the Send button. However, to be able to do it you have to have a special undo Send feature turned on in advance....

The first thing you should know before reading this article is that there’s no such thing as an official Google Assistant client for Windows 10. The workaround is a customized clone for Windows 10 created by developer Melvin Abraham and available via GitHub . There is a little bit of a setup process to get it working properly, but we’ll walk you through the entire process in this guide. Google Assistant for Windows 10 Features This unofficial Windows 10 version of Google Assistant supports most of the same commands that the official version of Google Assistant does....

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has always been transparent about logging all ChatGPT interactions. They use the chat history feature to keep these records and to enhance its language model. Despite assuring users that the data is solely for training purposes, this raised privacy concerns among many users. In response, OpenAI introduced a new feature called Incognito mode, which allows you to use ChatGPT without having your interactions recorded....

Google Jamboard refers to a piece of hardware and a software tool. Google Jamboard— the physical object—is a whiteboard on steroids. It costs nearly $5,000 (and that’s not even including the $1349 for a rolling stand). So far, it’s most often used in the workplace and in distance learning settings like Google Classroom. However, you don’t have to own a Google Jamboard to use the Jamboard app. In this article, we’ll walk through how to use Jamboard even if you haven’t bought the physical digital whiteboard product....

Starting a conversation with someone over a social media platform such as Facebook can be intimidating. We often overthink what to say and how to introduce ourselves. Back in the day, poking was a thing. When you didn’t know how to start a conversation, you could just poke someone to get their attention. If they poke you back, you knew they were up for a chat, and you knew where to start....