No matter what purpose you use your computer for, there are likely some files on your machine that you don’t want anyone to rename or delete. But unfortunately the way Windows works, there’s really no default mechanism to help you prevent your files from being deleted on your computer. Any user who has access to your machine can find your files and modify, rename, and even delete them off your computer....
Windows XP had a few ways to share a folder and it was always a little confusing dealing with NTFS permissions and Share permissions. Now in Windows 7, it’s even more confusing! Yes, that’s because they now have Homegroups and you can share files with a homegroup, which is separate from sharing with the rest of the world. Anyway, if you managed to get a folder shared and then decided to remove it one day, you may have noticed a strange lock icon on the folder that you previously had shared....
Dungeons and Dragons is more popular now than it’s ever been. Not even the rise of Tiamat (or a global pandemic) could change that. If you want to play D&D but your group can’t meet because of social distancing restrictions, try Roll20. Roll20 is an online platform used for hosting Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, as well as other tabletop pen and paper games. It is a great way to interact with not only your friends, but also your character....
If screen mirroring is not working with your Windows 10 PC, several reasons could be behind it. Maybe a setting isn’t correct, or the right input mode on the TV isn’t selected, and so on. Luckily, you can fix most of these issues by tweaking a few options here and there on your PC. We’ll show you how. Use the Correct Input Mode on Your Screen/TV Most monitors and TVs have multiple input modes that you can choose from....
When considering which online tool to use for building surveys and collecting responses, both SurveyMonkey and Google Forms have useful features. Both offer free and paid versions and similar methods for collaboration and collecting survey data. There are, however, several important differences between the two. The complexity of the survey you want to build, as well as your budget and skills with design, determine which survey tool to choose. Also, be sure to check out our short video on YouTube where we walk you through the steps to create a simple survey in Google Forms:...
Watching sports is good, but what if you could control the game unfolding on your TV? Let’s look at the best sports games you can play on Xbox from the comfort of your couch. 1.Forza Motorsport (2023) Microsoft’s answer to Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation, the latest Forza Motorsport, is a soft reboot of the franchise since the previous game was Forza Motorsport 7. With a fresh start and some fresh news ideas, this is without a doubt the best “simcade” racing game on Xbox....
Smartwatches are rather nifty little devices that serve a greater purpose than your typical timepiece. An Apple Watch presents you with many apps that provide ways to enhance your newly purchased, multi-purpose gadget. There are plenty of available workout apps to track your calorie-burning activities such as running, swimming, and cycling. Other similar apps will help you to count your steps throughout the day. A few that can help with daily task management and keep a record of passwords and other information you may have trouble remembering....
A smart home improves your home’s security, makes day-to-day tasks more convenient, and brings a cool factor that few others additions to your home can even dream of. The one downside is the installation process. Because a smart home is made of so many different parts, it can be hard to figure out exactly what devices work with others and what you should start with. To help expedite this process and let you drive head-first into smart home tech, we’ve put together the Smart Home Starter Kit to help you decide exactly what type of device is right for you....
When you shop around for multiple cameras, sensors, and alarms, the cost for a smart security system can be quite high. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. We’ve found some great smart security systems that bundle everything together into one kit for under $500. All of these systems make almost none, or very small sacrifices to meet this price range, whilst still focusing on high quality security features....
If you’ve recently bought a Windows 10 machine or upgraded your PC to Windows 10, you might be wondering how secure the operating system is. Luckily, by default, Windows 10 is more secure than Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. It has a lot of new security features that help block viruses and malware infections. This is especially true if you are using newer hardware. Even though Windows 10 is more secure, there is still more room for additional security....
Steam, the go-to platform for video game enthusiasts, sometimes throws nasty curveballs when you want to get into your games. The infamous “Steam Error Code E20” is one such fly in the ointment, but most of the time, you can work around it quickly. Understanding Steam Error Code E20 Before heading into the troubleshooting process, let’s understand why this error occurs in the first place. The E20 error usually appears when there’s a problem with your internet connection, such as a firewall or antivirus software interfering with your connection to the Steam server....
If you don’t have the tools to monitor internet usage, a better workaround to making your capped internet plan last longer is to reduce data usage on your device(s). In this guide, we’ll walk you through seven ways to reduce data usage on Mac (MacBooks and iMac). 1. Disable Automatic macOS Download By default, your Mac will automatically download new macOS updates behind the scenes. Although it’s best to frequently update your Mac, macOS updates sometimes run into (tens of) gigabytes....
Nobody likes their content interrupted by annoying ads, especially when they become longer and more frequent. That’s why we have ad-blockers like uBlock Origin to spare us the torture. Unfortunately, blocking ads is a tedious cat and mouse game where platforms like YouTube and Twitch continuously develop new ways to bypass the blocker. So if uBlock Origin is not working anymore, you need to try one of our fixes. In this article, we’re going to show you what you can do to fix the uBlock Origin browser extension when it’s no longer blocking YouTube or Twitch ads....
Have a ZIP file that you can’t get into because it has a password on it? If you forgot the password, the only option you have is to try and recover the password using third-party utilities. Depending on which program created the ZIP file (7-Zip, WinZip, etc.) and what type of encryption was used, your chances of recovering the password will vary. In this article, I’m going to mention a couple of tools that I’ve used to recover a ZIP password on some test files that I created....
Have you ever noticed that little green dot next to someone’s name on Facebook? It’s more than just a tiny icon — it’s a quick way to see who’s active on the platform. Facebook uses this green dot as a “presence indicator,” showing which of your friends are online or available for a chat. But the green dot doesn’t always mean the same thing in every context, and sometimes, it shows up in ways that can be confusing....
A “501 Not Implemented” error occurs when a website you visit lacks the functionality to retrieve or show information that your web browser has requested. A 501 error is one of several HTTP status codes your browser might display. Your browser will display server error responses (or HTTP status codes) with numbers ranging from 500–599. These error codes have different means and different solutions. This article will show you how to fix the “501 Not Implemented” error on several devices and operating systems....
A virtual machine can let you experiment and play around with an operating system inside a safe environment. It’s like a sandboxed computer that you can use to try apps that don’t work on your actual system. Also, since it’s virtual, if you mess something up you won’t have to reinstall your operating system. Everything you do is isolated from your real system. Virtual machines are useful tools, so in this article, we’ll take a look at what makes them tick and what you need to set one up....
You might have seen Android System WebView (ASW) in your Android device’s app list or, occasionally, as a Google Play Store update. This important system app isn’t something you install or use directly, but it remains an essential part of the Android operating system. Depending on the version of Android you have installed, you’ll see Android System WebView in various different formats. No matter your device, you’ll need ASW (or a version of it) enabled and up-to-date....
Facebook Pay is Facebook’s effort to make moving money online easier and more secure. You can use it as a money sending app to split a bill with friends or as a service to order things online. Facebook introduced Facebook Pay on November 12, 2019. There has been a payment platform on Facebook and Messenger since before then, but it’s only now that Facebook has announced plans to bring it to their other apps and websites – WhatsApp and Instagram....
Fiber internet used to be a fringe high-speed internet technology only accessible to big companies or anyone living in large cities. However, more recently, fiber networks are reaching rural areas. In fact, you might have received phone calls or you’ve seen ads about fiber being available in your area. But what is fiber internet? Is it worth switching over from your trusted cable internet to this newfangled fiber internet technology? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about broadband fiber internet so that you can make the decision for yourself....
