We are living in a digital age. Millions are working online from the comfort of their own homes. Meanwhile, students of all ages use the internet to continue their studies (or learn something completely new). Learning a new skill or finding your next favorite thing has arguably never been easier. The wealth of free online classes for seniors makes it highly accessible for anyone. We’ve sourced 25 of the best free online courses for seniors....
Mobile gaming has become the most common form of gaming. Even if you don’t have a console, gaming PC or gaming handheld, you’ve probably spent time playing mobile games. If you’re serious about mobile gaming and like to play competitively or focus on high-end titles with intense graphics, you might want to know which Android gaming phones are worth buying. Why Buy a Gaming Phone? The main reason to buy a gaming phone is heat management....
Gaming laptops are so good now you’ll wonder why you bothered with a big clunky desktop system or underpowered console in the first place. Add the money you’ve saved from not buying those things to your regular laptop budget, and you’re set. What to Look For in a $2000 Gaming Laptop With a budget of up to $2000, you’re right in the price-to-performance sweet spot for gaming laptops. In this price bracket, you can access some of the fastest available laptop CPUs and GPUs, but you’ll still have to make some compromises in build quality or some features that aren’t directly related to performance....
Board games are a great way to spend time with friends , and Cards Against Humanity is an all-time classic. But if you’re home alone, why check out these five sites and play online for free? “A party game for horrible people,” as it’s described on the site, the game is a lot of fun for everyone. While it’s definitely NSFW, it’s a great way to let steam off and have a few laughs with friends and family....
While Minecraft usually works without a hitch, there are a few errors that occasionally appear. One of these is the “Failed to download file, the file contents differ from what was expected” error message. If you’re currently dealing with this glitch, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss what causes this error and 5 ways to fix it. What Causes the “Failed to Download File” Error The “Failed to download file” error message sometimes appears when you open the Minecraft Launcher on a Windows PC....
Every now and then, everyone experiences the kind of internet slowdown that makes you wonder whether you’re really getting the internet speed you are paying for. Wifi speed tests can help you confirm this. You can usually view the speed of the internet plan you’re paying for by viewing your internet bill. The speed for your plan is typically listed alongside the plan name. If you’re paying for a plan that promises up to 60 Mbps, for example, then accurate speed tests from devices on your network should report a speed at least close to that rate....
When you get your new phone, there are a few things you must do to get it up to speed. This isn’t going to be fluff about what apps to install or pretty backgrounds. This is a full-on, pro-level guide to what you must do with a new phone. You’ll want to transfer over all your apps and data from the old phone , of course. But you should also make sure it’s worth keeping and make it as secure as possible....
Software exit codes should tell you what went wrong, but Minecraft’s Exit Codes rarely do that. When the game crashes with the “Exit Code: 0” message, you are left wondering how to fix the problem . Exit Code 0 only means Minecraft has successfully exited, but not why. It can be due to various reasons, from running out of memory to incompatible game files. Let’s see how to fix these possible issues and get Minecraft working again....
You’ll often have to choose between resolutions such as 720p, 1080p, or 1440p (and more) in various contexts. What do these options mean, and when should you pick which option? What Is Resolution? First, let’s get a quick understanding of what “resolution” is. Digital images are broken up into “picture elements” or “pixels.” Each pixel has a specific color and brightness value, and multiple pixels are arranged in a grid to form pictures....
Previously, I had written about 10 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 on Online Tech Tips and today I’m here to write about a few more! With the new multiple desktops feature in Windows 10, keyboard shortcuts are pretty useful! Previously, I had never used keyboard shortcuts with any prior version of Windows because clicking for me was easier. Windows Key + X Back in Windows 8, this keyboard shortcut was really handy because the Start Menu was missing....
Valentine’s Day is a controversial holiday. Some people love it, while other people hate it. We simply see it as another day to celebrate love and give a thoughtful gift to your significant other. If flowers and chocolates aren’t your things and you want something practical and useful for your other half, check out our list with some of the best Valentine’s Day tech gift ideas. The Best Valentine’s Day Tech Gifts Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts always contain hearts and cheesy quotes; otherwise, they can be completely useless....
Do streaming apps on your Apple TV take forever to load content? When streaming content on your Apple TV, do you experience an audio or video playback delay? Spotty video feeds and buffering interruptions are annoying, but they’re often easy to fix. Follow the troubleshooting steps below to stop buffering interruptions and enhance your Apple TV streaming experience. 1. Stream Lower Quality Content Many streaming services have specific internet speed requirements to watch different video qualities....
Although you can start using a wired, wireless, or Bluetooth mouse as soon as you connect it to your PC, it’s always a good idea to customize it to function the way you want. Windows 10 has a lot of mouse settings that can help you with that. For instance, you can change the cursor speed, swap the left and right mouse buttons, or customize the pointer’s appearance. This complete guide to mouse settings will walk you through every mouse-related feature in Windows 10....
After installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 and rebooting the computer some people get this error: A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. Some of the technical codes accompanying the error are: OX0000007E (0XC00007D, 0XF7C6B8EA, 0XF7C6B7F4 – 0XF7CBBYF0). By booting into Safe Mode, I noticed that the boot process stopped when the MUP.SYS driver was loading. The first thing to try is to boot from the Windows XP installation CD and get to the recovery console (by pressing R ), then do a chkdsk /r check....
Both the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT were released in 2020 . With the GeForce 40 series and Radeon RX 7000 series now well on their way, these older graphics cards have become excellent options for those looking to save money on high-end, albeit slightly dated, cards. In this article, we’ll explain the differences between the 6800 XT vs 3080 and which is better for your specific needs....
If mining for resources in Astroneer is getting a bit tedious, it might be time to get an Auto Extractor for your setup. Although it is a slower process, the Auto Extractor can extract up to 15x more resources than you’d get by digging yourself. Furthermore, with the right setup, which includes an Auto Arm and a Resource Canister, digging for resources will be a thing of the past. This guide contains all of the steps to get you there....
Avast Antivirus uses multiple live shields, dubbed Core Shields, to protect your computer against malicious threats in real-time. But you still need to rely on the Avast user interface (UI) occasionally. Not only does it let you perform intensive scans for hidden forms of malware , it also allows you to make configurations to how the antivirus utility works. Rarely, however, the Avast Antivirus UI can fail to load in Windows 10....
Signing into the Microsoft Store lets you sync app purchases, preferences and account details across your Windows devices. But when an error prevents you from signing in to your Microsoft account, you’ll be unable to access previously purchased apps. In this troubleshooting tutorial, we’ll cover seven things to do if you can’t sign into Windows Store on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. 1. Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection The first thing to do is double-check that your device is still connected to the internet....
The world of Conan Exiles is mysterious, and it’s that mystery that keeps players coming back. Unearthing ores, defeating enemies, and finding lost treasure; there’s always something new to uncover. Hhowever, some of this lost treasure can be repaired, and doing so requires Black Blood. What is the stuff, and where are you supposed to find it? Read on to find out. How to Get Black Blood inConan Exiles In Conan Exiles , Black Blood is dropped by one of four bosses: Shrouded-By-Darkness, Nest Mother, Feasts-On-Flesh, and Fiend of Jhil....
As of September 2021, there were more than 70 million Cash App users . That’s almost just as many as Venmo, and the app only continues to grow in popularity, especially thanks to the Cash App card. It comes as no surprise that some users have tried to clear their Cash App transaction history, only to discover that it can’t be done through the app. There are multiple security reasons for this, but the most predominant is that the ability to delete transaction history would expose Cash App as a whole to legal repercussions....
