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Do you have trouble charging your PS5’s DualSense wireless controller? There are several reasons why that happens. For example, a faulty USB cable, a dirt-clogged charging port, or a firmware or software issue could be what’s causing the problem. This troubleshooting guide will walk you through multiple suggestions and solutions to fix a Sony PlayStation 5 wireless controller that fails to charge. Note : If the controller’s battery is fully depleted and your PS5 won’t charge and detect it over USB, skip ahead to the fix that involves hard resetting the controller....

One of the more popular DIY home security devices property owners are purchasing these days is the smart doorbell. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a security doorbell that alerts you when someone is at your door, often capable of streaming and recording video when it senses motion, at the very least giving you the ability to communicate with people on your doorstep. Like many other industries today, home security is undergoing a massive digital transformation that’s putting the power of advanced technology in the hands of consumers....

The Settings app is crucial to configuring and managing the various aspects of Windows 10. You need it for everything from uninstalling apps, tweaking device-related settings, to installing operating system updates. Of course—you can still use the Control Panel in Windows 10 . But Microsoft keeps phasing the program out in favor of the Settings app, so it doesn’t provide complete control over your PC anymore. So if the Settings app won’t open on your Windows 10 computer or crashes quickly, you must fix it right away....

Signalis has quickly become one of the most beautifully terrifying titles released in the horror genre. Throughout your adventure in its dystopian world, you’ll encounter plenty of mind-boggling puzzles that will need to be solved. A particular example that players often have trouble with is finding the code needed to open the Butterfly Safe. Fortunately, we can help save you a bit of time with this one. What Is the Butterfly Safe Code inSignalis?...

If you’re old enough to remember trying voice dictation software in the 90s, then you know the true meaning of tedium. If you wanted to type out an email or a memo using your voice, it required hours of training, a painfully slow speaking speed and ultimately a pretty useless piece of text. Today things couldn’t be more different. Thanks to major advances in machine learning and cloud computing power, digital voice recognition systems can understand you nearly as well as another human being....

Does your Mac fail to produce sound either through the built-in speakers or external audio devices? That can be frustrating, especially if you need to join an important work meeting or simply want to watch a movie. Audio-related complications on Mac can be both easy and difficult to fix, depending on whether you know where to look or not. If this is the first time you’re experiencing the sound not working on your Mac, or you’ve tried to fix the audio malfunction but to no avail, refer to the troubleshooting steps below to get your Mac’s sound working again....

Have you ever spilled water on your MacBook? You might feel a wave of panic crashing over you, but fear not! In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of what you should and shouldn’t do to minimize water damage to your Apple gadget. Whether you own a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or another one of Apple’s MacBook models, these tips apply to you. 1. DO: Shut Down and Power Off Immediately The first thing to do after a water spill is to shut down your MacBook immediately....

Apple HomeKit is one of the major smart home platforms, but it’s by far the least popular due to the relatively narrow range of compatible devices and the complicated setup required to control it remotely. But Apple fans, and consequently HomeKit fans, are a stubborn bunch. Those that like the Apple ecosystem really like it, which has led to the slow but steady growth of HomeKit-compatible devices . While they can still be somewhat hard to come by, there’s hope....

PDF is a popular, versatile and secure file format for sharing documents online. However, it can get complicated to view and edit a PDF file without the right application. Luckily, there are plenty of PDF editors available to help you correct errors on an important document, fill out forms, add a signature to a contract, change images and more. Some of these apps are web-based while others double as PDF writers and printers so you can edit your documents and print them out, or share with others if you want....

Wi-Fi is super convenient, and if all you want to do is download games, it will do the job just fine. If you want a perfect multiplayer gaming experience or the fastest download speeds, Ethernet is best, so let’s look at the best ethernet cable for gaming on PS5. What To Look for in a PS5 Ethernet Cable Buying an Ethernet cable for PlayStation 5 with all the different stats and codes attached to the various options can be utterly confusing....

These days, children as young as three can access and use mobile devices to play games , watch their favorite YouTube kids’ channels, learn math, music or a new language. One of the biggest fears most parents have is not being able to know and control what their kids are doing online when they’re not looking. Fortunately, you can open a Microsoft Family account and link your child’s account to it....

If you have downloaded a movie or video that includes one or more SRT files for subtitles, then you might be wondering what the best way would be to watch the video? You might be using Windows Media Player or Media Player Classic on Windows or you might be using QuickTime Player on a Mac. If you search on Google, you’ll find there are all kinds of tutorials for loading subtitles in these programs, but you’ll run into a ton of issues....

Linux systems are known to be more secure than Windows. However, that doesn’t mean they are entirely immune to threats. Malware attacks on Linux systems are increasing. This article will describe seven free antivirus programs for Linux. 1. ClamAV ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine used to detect viruses, trojans, malware, and other malicious threats. It can run on a Linux server and Linux desktop. All actions with this tool use the command line....

Plex Media Server might be the poster child for personal media servers, but don’t let that make you think it’s your only option. The world is teeming with equally competent and, in some cases, more versatile alternatives. Before introducing you to these best Plex alternative hidden gems, let’s discuss a few factors that should guide your decision-making. Points to Consider Before Diving In It’s essential to ensure you choose the Plex alternative that best suits your needs....

Music is more accessible than ever today, with the variety of the streaming services that allow you to listen to music online . However, if you’re someone who often finds themself without internet access, you might be looking for an alternative that allows you to download your music instead. Even if you don’t have any problems going online all the time, there’s just something reassuring about having your music right there downloaded on your smartphone....

Roku devices are one of the best TV streaming devices around; they are easy to use and packed with channels and apps to watch. For the most part, Roku devices are designed to be plug-and-play, so you don’t need to worry about updating your Roku , as everything happens automatically. But what happens if you get the Roku error 009? This is generally caused by your device failing to connect to the internet via a wired or wireless connection....

Got yourself a new Microsoft Surface in the last couple of days? The Surface is definitely an interesting new tablet, especially when you pair it with the new Touch Cover and Type Cover that you can use with it. The touch cover is especially cool since it doesn’t even really have buttons like a normal keyboard. Microsoft has been releasing a bunch of ads recently focused on the “click” sound that is made when you attach a type or touch cover to the Surface....

Unfortunately, if you’re reading this page, you’re probably having some trouble with your Playstation 4 system. As with any new hardware, there are always kinks to be worked out. Luckily, the PS4 has a built-in safe mode option that lets you try and fix your system. What’s funny is the fact that Sony put a safe mode option in the PS4, but Microsoft does not have a comparable option for the Xbox one, even though everyone knows about safe mode from Windows....

No one in their right mind could argue that the advent of USB was a bad thing. Before we first got the now-iconic USB port, the world was filled with clunky, disparate connection standards. The typical PC from the early 90s sported LPT, Serial, PS2, SCSI and MIDI ports. To name but a few! Now we have the Universal Serial Bus , but it’s not quite as “universal” as one might hope!...

Now that streaming services have become the standard route of entertainment consumption, long gone are the days of physical media. Shelves full of movies have all been replaced by shiny new streaming devices. This is not a new phenomena. Just as these devices have replaced DVDs and Blu-Rays, so too did DVDs replace the VHS tape. This home movie format has become so obsolete that you may not even know, or remember, what the term VHS means....