Smartphones hold loads of information like photos and videos of our friends and families, but they also contain important apps that we use to send and receive official emails, do banking, and much more. While these apps make tasks easier to do, and our lives more convenient, we tend to worry about letting someone else use our iPhones lest they access our apps and private information. It’s worse for parents whose kids constantly use their phones to play games or use kiddie apps, as they fear the kids may see stuff they shouldn’t, or delete important files or media....

If you’re serious about music production, having the perfect audio interface is a top priority. But choosing the right interface can be a challenge, especially if you’re new to audio production. In this article, we’ll describe what an audio interface is, why you need one, and 6 of the best entry-level to professional-grade audio interfaces. What Is an Audio Interface and Why Do You Need One? An audio interface connects your microphone and instruments to your PC and converts the analog signals into a digital audio format that your computer software can recognize and interact with....

We spend a lot of time sitting in office chairs and using keyboards. If you’re not using an ergonomic keyboard designed so you can hold your hands naturally, you’re more at risk of injury. Keyboards can cause repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) like carpal tunnel syndrome. That is until ergonomic design came along. If you don’t have an ergonomic keyboard, you should get one. Our top picks are, in our opinion, the best buys....

Linux comes with a lot of built-in tools for administering and optimizing your system. If you’re new to Linux or just recently made the switch from Windows, you need to learn a number of commands to get the most from it. Linux is mostly famous for being an operating system where the user or administrator has full control. Whether you use Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, or any other Linux distribution , you can do anything with the right commands and tools....

Standing desks are becoming increasingly popular, especially with people who work long hours. They effectively counter the poor ergonomics of typical workstations and promote good posture. Standing position brings more health benefits, especially while working an office job. It’s good for blood circulation, and when paired with ergonomic accessories like office chairs , and under-desk treadmills, they can improve your overall health. If you work in the office, you may not have the choice of how to set up your workstation, but if you work from home, you are in full control of upgrading your home office space....

If there’s one thing that all iPhone or iPad users have in common, it’s the desire for wallpaper. Whether you like basic black, hot pink, puppies, or cars, we all search for the ideal background to show off our device. It’s not always easy to find a wallpaper you like. Plus, if you’re someone who likes to change their background every day, it can be even harder to find a solid collection you love....

Since its release in 2016, Notion has been making waves in the productivity space, and for a good reason. It eliminates the need to spread out work between multiple apps and acts as an all-in-one note-taking, task management , and collaboration tool. Notion’s modular-based approach to just about everything also means that you get to mold it into whatever you want. If you just signed up for Notion, though, there’s little doubt that you will find the minimalistic user interface to be confusing....

Using your home network is as easy as typing in a password and opening your Netflix app to watch a movie, but your network and everything that’s needed for it to work so seamlessly are probably the most complex and unique devices you own. Home networks exist to let digital devices talk to each other and to other devices out in the world over a global network called the internet. While you don’t need to understand precisely how your home network functions to enjoy it, spending some time under the hood will both give you an appreciation for the tech and make troubleshooting problems that come along easier....

Have you ever wished you could create your own app? But you thought learning programming was just too much effort or beyond your capabilities? The people at Glide Apps have something for you! What is Glide Apps? Glide Apps is a website, glidea p ps.com , that enables you to create your own app, from a Google Sheet, in as little as 5 minutes. That’s what they claim. Truly, it’s probably going to take more than 5 minutes, but it certainly won’t take as long as learning how to program an app....

Atomic Heart takes players through an alternate reality of Soviet Russia wherein robots have nearly taken over the country. As the protagonist, your main task will not only be to stop the mech uprising, but also to uncover identity of the culprit behind it all. At a certain point in the story, you’ll be faced with a difficult choice that will determine the game’s conclusion. With this in mind, you may be wondering how many endings the game has....

Do you have trouble pairing or reconnecting Bluetooth devices in Windows 11? Or do you encounter other Bluetooth issues on your PC? We will show you how to fix that. Windows 11 is no stranger to Bluetooth issues like any other desktop operating system. If you can’t pair or connect Bluetooth devices or experience frequent disconnects, read on to learn how to fix Windows 11’s Bluetooth problems. 1. Check Bluetooth Status in Windows 11 It’s a good idea to begin by checking the Bluetooth status on your Windows 11 PC....

Text messages are still widely utilized despite the popularity of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger among other secure instant messaging apps. When you can’t send text messages on your Android device, you’ll also be worried about whether you’re missing messages people are sending you. Worse still, you may be worried that your device has been hacked, but there’s a very low chance of that being the cause. We’ll walk you through the steps you need to resolve the problem and restore communication with loved ones and colleagues....

Recently, I was working with a client and they had an issue updating their Windows 7 PC. Basically, whenever they tried to run a check for updates, they would get the following error message: Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer. Of course, restarting did not help. When we checked if the Windows Update Service was running, we found that it was running....

Cash App is one of the most popular money-transferring services today, with more than 30 million active users at any given time. The service makes it easy to send money to friends or receive money for services, especially if you’re selling products through a marketplace like Facebook or Craigslist. Cash App works similarly to a bank account, providing users with a Cash App Card (a sort of debit card.) If your bank went down and you lost access to your money, you’d be in trouble....

Managing ownership and file permissions is probably the most essential task of a system administrator. In any multi-user operating system like Linux , properly assigning ownership of files and directories is crucial. The chown command is the most helpful tool for this. Not to be mistaken with chmod , chown can modify user ownership of files and assign them to different groups. It is an essential command to master for any serious Linux user....

The fundamentals of mechanical drive technology haven’t changed much since the first hard drive was delivered via forklift . Today, the refinement and innovation in modern hard drives are light years ahead of those early systems, especially regarding miniaturization. CMR (conventional magnetic recording) and SMR drives (shingled magnetic recording) represent two different ways of packing those microscopic bits of data into an HDD enclosure. If you understand how each approach works, you can choose the type of drive that best matches your needs....

Can’t copy or paste files, texts, and other items on your Mac notebook or desktop? We’ll explain why that happens and recommend possible fixes for copy and paste issues in macOS. Before proceeding, confirm that you’re using the correct key combinations assigned to copy, cut, and paste functionalities. As a refresher: “Command + C” copies data, “Command + X” cuts data, while “Command + V” pastes copied data. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www....

Ah, the joys of sinking into your gaming chair, Xbox controller in hand, ready to dive into the wonderful world of anime. If you’re a fan of both gaming and anime, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Crunchyroll , the beloved anime streaming service. It’s a seamless experience—until, suddenly, it’s not. If you’re facing issues with the Crunchyroll app on your Xbox One or Xbox Series, don’t despair. From server issues to buffering to playback problems, we’ve got you covered....

Collecting new cosmetic items and armor is the name of the game in Destiny 2 . One of the most coveted armor sets in Bungie’s hit shooter is the Deep Explorer Armor, though it’s not especially easy to get your hands on. It’s tied to the new Season 17 expansion, and requires quite a bit of work to unlock. If you’re trying to unlock it for yourself, here’s how to get the Destiny 2 Deep Explorer Armor....

The Google app generally works well on Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but various underlying factors can lead to unresponsive behavior, crashes, page loading problems, and other issues. If you have trouble using the Google app, this troubleshooting guide will explore various suggestions and solutions to help you get it running normally again. Feel free to skip any fixes that don’t apply. 1. Restart the Google App It’s best to begin by force-quitting and relaunching the Google app on your iPhone or iPad....