The program, called gdiskdump, is simple to use, and while using it won’t be nearly as quick for someone comfortable to the Terminal, it is definitely a simpler way to access some of the power ‘dd’ has to offer. To download gdiskdump, you’ll need to go to either its Gtk-apps.org entry , or to its Launchpad page , where you can download a Debian/Ubuntu installer or the source code. In this example, we’ll be installing gdiskdump in Ubuntu....
While many people have begun to use the Windows Snipping tool instead of a third party product to grab screen images, not many realize that it can also be used to capture those elusive popup menus that are so critical when trying to describe how to do something in a document or web page. First start the Snipping Tool application; it’s in your accessories folder. You can also just click on Start and type in snipping....
Life on the internet moves fast. Internet subcultures in particular develop, evolve and sometimes fade away so quickly most people in the mainstream are completely unaware of their existence. When it comes to e-girls and e-boys, their influence is now so widespread that the mainstream can’t help but take notice. If you’ve been confused by the recent talk of “e-girls” and “e-boys” you might benefit from a quick explainer about what these colorful internet personalities are all about....
If you enjoy immersing yourself in the websites you visit, you can do this simply by using Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With website tinting, you’ll see the color of the website you’re visiting take over some of your screen or window. What exactly is website tinting? How do you turn it on or off? We’ll answer these questions so that you can decide if you want to use website tinting in Safari on your Apple device....
A content delivery network (CDN) is a collection of servers distributed across the world that deliver pieces of your website to site visitors located near those servers. The most common use of a CDN is for the delivery of images from a website. This is because images are usually the slowest-loading component of a web page. What Is a CDN? A CDN is not a web host. It simply caches the parts of your website that you’ve set up to be served by a CDN....
Does the bird process hog your Mac’s CPU? Is the process slowing down or freezing your Mac ? This tutorial explains the bird process in macOS and how to reduce or reduce its CPU usage. What Does “Bird” Do in macOS? The bird process facilitates iCloud and iCloud Drive synchronization on your Mac computer. It’s the backend process responsible for syncing your app data, documents, and desktop files to iCloud....
The Microsoft Windows Search Indexer, which shows up as SearchIndexer.exe in your task manager, has a pretty useful job. It makes your searches in Windows go much faster. However, you’ve probably typed its executable name into Google because the program seems to be eating up CPU and RAM resources in a way that’s worrying. If you’re concerned that SearchIndexer.exe is misbehaving or affecting the performance of your computer, stick around right to the end of this article and we’ll lay all your doubts to rest....
The 3.5mm stereo TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) jack has been around for a very long time. The original 6.35mm version hails from the late 1800s where it was used in telephone switchboards. The 3.5mm version came about in the 1950s and is still widely in use today. This means you could take a pair of headphones from almost three-quarters of a century ago and use them with a smartphone from 2019....
Are you having trouble enjoying your PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming experience due to excessive lag? If so, you’re not alone! Many PS5 gamers are running into similar problems, and in this article, we’ll talk about why your PS5 is lagging online and show you how to fix it properly. Why Your PlayStation 5 Lags or Freezes There are several reasons why your PS5 is having lag issues. Some are more common than others....
A patchy WiFi connection that keeps dropping out of service over and over again can be a major inconvenience. The culprit could be anything from an out-of-date router and slow internet speeds to an incorrect computer setting or a huge outage on your internet service provider’s end. To help you figure out why your WiFi keeps disconnecting, we’ve put together an explainer with a list of causes and solutions to help you bring that speedy WiFi service back to life....
Most of us have email messages we’d like to get rid of forever from our inboxes. However, there are times you’ll delete an email only for it to show up among your messages again, leaving you dumbfounded. There’s a reason for this, and it has everything to do with your email setup. We’re going to explain whether deleting an email on an iPhone or iPad deletes it on the server, and how your setup affects the whole process....
There’s a staggering number of first- and third- party Alexa skills on offer. Many of them are just perfect for entertaining (and sometimes educating) your kids and teens. Suitable For Kids The first five Alexa skills for kids listed here are okay for younger children. As well as anyone you don’t want to expose to themes and information that might be better suited for older teenagers. That being said, you should still supervise your children’s interaction with any third-party skill!...
Android phones can slow down with use and age. Eventually, it starts lagging, and the battery runs out faster. However, if you perform some simple maintenance, your phone will last you longer. You can use a few different techniques to get more life out of your Android phone. Use this guide to optimize any Android device. However, the exact instructions can differ depending on your phone’s operating system and software....
Graphics cards are an essential component if you want to run intense 3D applications or want better performance in applications that support GPU acceleration. There’s a discrete graphics card for just about any budget, but many of them are poor choices, even compared against other graphics cards at exactly the same price. We’ve scoured the listings and compiled a list of the best graphics cards for their intended purpose and price point....
Do you have trouble getting your AirPods to show up in the Find My app on the iPhone or Mac? Or do they appear as “Offline” or fail to relay an accurate location? Technical limitations, incorrectly configured settings, outdated firmware, and many other reasons can result in your AirPods not showing up in the Find My app. If you’ve already lost your AirPods, you only have a limited amount of options to get them to show up in the Find My app....
If you’ve not yet experienced the menacing evils of an online shadowban, consider yourself fortunate. The shadowban was created as a way to combat how easy it is to evade traditional ban systems, which revolve around things like user accounts or IP addresses. When you’re shadowbanned from an online community like Reddit, you often don’t know it – and that’s the point. A shadowbanned user can use a website or service as if nothing has changed, but all of their submitted content goes into the void....
While there’s nothing wrong with Apple’s Mail app on macOS, you may want something different. Maybe you want to use an email AI tool, integrate with a specific storage service, or apply a colorful theme to the app window. As an alternative to Mail, here are the best email apps for Mac. We’ve listed the apps in no particular order, as there is bound to be a particular standout feature you’re seeking....
A basic and helpful browser feature is the ability to use multiple tabs. You can open as many websites as you want and switch between them with a click using tabs. Often, the problem is that you have so many tabs open that they become ineffective. What good is using multiple web browser tabs if you can’t quickly select the one you want when you need it? Here is a list of the best Chrome tab extensions to help solve this problem....
Swapping your face with that of someone else is pretty funny. Whether it’s a celebrity or someone you know that you’re swapping your face with, this technology seems to be a source of endless entertainment. Face swapping was made possible thanks to the deepfake technology that can synthesize human images and videos. You can now use face swap apps to create funny images, GIFs, audio and video files to have fun with your friends and colleagues....
Did you accidentally delete a message you wanted to keep? Some of the Facebook conversations we have with other people are critical, and it is awful to lose them, but don’t panic. There are several ways to retrieve deleted Facebook messages. Take note that Facebook keeps all your deleted data for 90 days. That means you have exactly 90 days to retrieve deleted text messages. After that, the chances you’ll succeed are very slim....
