Even a robust operating system like Linux can sometimes encounter problems that cause apps or programs to freeze. There are several ways to kill or quit a frozen program on Linux. This article will explain how. Use The Kill Command Before you can use the kill command, your system needs to know the Process ID (PID) of the unresponsive program. PID is a number that automatically identifies each process when created on any Linux OS....
If you’ve accidentally deleted an email in Outlook, it makes sense that you want to recover them. Luckily, it’s often possible to recover deleted emails or deleted folders in the Outlook web app or desktop app, with a bit of work. In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll explain how to recover a deleted folder in Outlook. How to Recover a Deleted Item or Folder in Outlook Here are a few ways to recover deleted items and folders in Microsoft Outlook....
DoorDash is one of the leading food delivery services (like Uber Eats) that enables people from around the world to order food from local stores and restaurants via delivery drivers known as “Dashers.” However, if you no longer use the app, you may wish to remove your credit card or bank account details. In this article, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide on removing your payment method from the DoorDash app and website and deactivating your account if this doesn’t work....
While Microsoft Edge is a reliable web browser, there are instances when it crashes or refuses to open, interrupting your browsing sessions. If you rely on Edge for your web browsing sessions, you might want to look into how to repair Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 PC to make your browsing experience smooth and efficient. Reboot Your PC Rebooting your PC is an easy way to fix many issues in Windows 10 as it resets many temporary settings....
Being the administrator of a computer or computer network is important. You’re the person whom everyone goes to when they lock themselves out of their computer or need a new piece of software added to their accounts. But what can you do if you get locked out yourself? Although a little embarrassing, it can happen to anyone. Everyone has misplaced their keys at some point or another making getting back into your car or home, a real pain....
The iPhone’s Photos app is not just a photo manager. It’s also a fairly robust image editor. Unbelievably, though, it does not allow you to resize photos. If you want to resize pictures on your iPhone, perhaps to reduce its file size or to meet a specific upload requirement online, you must rely on shortcuts or third-party image resizing apps instead. Use Shortcuts The Shortcuts app on the iPhone is a phenomenal tool that can automate and execute various tasks, even those not present in native apps....
DNS (Domain Name System) Servers translate the human-friendly name of a website (e.g., switchingtomac.com) into an IP address that points to the specific server that hosts that website. If your DNS setup isn’t working correctly, these DNS lookups won’t work, and you won’t reach the website. If you’re getting “DNS server not responding” or other error messages related to DNS on your Mac, these are some likely fixes for the issue....
Whatever the dubious legality surrounding it is all about, I would argue that you have every right to make a digital backup (“rip”) of your legally bought DVDs and Blu-Rays. Discs do not last forever so you need to have a digital backup sitting on your hard-drive just in case. As long as you don’t illegally share that file online, then you haven’t broken any laws. Modern discs quite often have copy protection built in but there is one software program which is often quite good at bypassing that protection and delivers a high quality HD copy of your movie or TV show....
Microsoft Excel remains the most popular spreadsheet application in the world. Excel spreadsheet data is often sensitive, containing personal or financial data. Understandably, you might consider additional protection for your Excel files, such as a password. You can password protect any Excel file using several options, including the integrated Excel password tool or third-party Excel password options. 1. Password Protect An Excel Sheet Using Integrated Tool The first option for Excel password protection is an integrated tool....
Blocked numbers on your iPhone, iPad or Mac cannot contact you via cellular/Facetime calls, text messages, and iMessage. If a blocked contact has an email address, the Mail app flags emails from the attached address. If a friend says they can’t reach you via phone calls, texts, or FaceTime, you may want to have a look at your blocked list. You know, to verify that you didn’t block them accidentally ....
When you post something on Facebook, it’s out there for your friends or more to see, depending on your privacy settings . Your posts can be “shared.” That means people can post your posts on their profile, now allowing their social circle to see your posts. You’ll get notifications on Facebook when someone shares your post, and you can see how many people have shared it. However, you may want to see more details on who is sharing your post and who is interacting with the shared post on their Facebook profile....
With iOS 14 and iOS 15 (and the corresponding iPadOS versions), Apple introduced the ability to customize your Home Screen pages. This allows you to hide pages temporarily, reorder pages instead of rearranging apps, and easily set up your default iPhone Home Screen. Reorder Pages and Set the Default Home Screen Grab your iPhone or iPad and follow these steps to reorder pages and set the default Home Screen. Long-press (tap and hold) a blank spot on your Home Screen....
In Minecraft, a beacon is a craftable block that gives nearby players powerful buffs. These power-ups can make you far stronger and more efficient, but because beacons are so difficult to craft, they’re usually a late-game creation. In this tutorial, we’ll cover what a beacon is, how you craft one, and how you can use them. What Is a Beacon? A beacon is a block that creates a vertical beam of light that players can see from a distance, acting as a guide back to that location....
Did you know it was possible to move your iTunes library over to an external hard drive? If you’re low on space and you have a lot of media that simply cannot be stored using iCloud, then one great option is to move everything to an external USB drive. I personally never use iTunes anymore, but I know a lot of people who keep all their music and movies stored on their computer....
Google Drive is a powerful cloud storage solution that makes it easy to sync, back up, and share documents, photos, and other files on your Mac. This walkthrough will show you everything you need to know about setting up and using Google Drive for the first time on a Mac computer. We’ll discuss some of the features of Google Drive, how to sync and back up your files for added security, share folders and files with other users, and more....
Apple CarPlay is the iPhone-compatible wireless in-car and in-dash experience that allows you to play music or listen to podcasts wirelessly or use third-party music apps from your Lightning-enabled iPhone via your car’s speaker system. It also allows you to use Siri to listen to your messages or make calls while driving and integrates other apps including Apple Maps that work with your car’s built-in dashboard screens. In short, your experience with your iPhone while on the road is made much better with Apple CarPlay if you have a compatible vehicle....
When it comes to sharing files these days, it’s no longer just about sharing between computers. Now your friend with an Android phone might want some videos you took from your iPhone or you may want to copy a bunch of pictures from a Windows PC to your iPad. In this article, I hope to give you as complete a guide to sharing across devices as possible. It’s going to be long, so feel free to skip down to the section that applies to you....
Minecraft has come a long way since its launch back in 2011. It now spans multiple game modes, each with a different end goal and with varying levels of difficulty. Switching between these game modes is simple, and can greatly change your experience with the game. The key is knowing the differences between each game mode and what it means for you. This guide will explain not only what the modes are, but how to switch between game modes in Minecraft with ease....
Benchmarks are used to assess the performance of software applications and computer hardware. Popular among the Windows PC gaming community , hardware benchmarking measures various attributes, such as memory, processor, and hard disk performance. These diagnostics can also be carried out on most Linux OS’s and enables Linux users to determine how well their computer hardware is running by providing information about its capabilities and the need for refurbishments. The results of a Linux system benchmark will help determine if users should make any changes to hardware and identify system bottlenecks....
Do you need to cut out specific portions of a video before attaching it to an email or sending it to your friends? We’ll show you different ways to trim videos on an iPhone and iPad. You can either use Apple’s built-in video editing tools or third-party apps to adjust the length of your videos by modifying the start and stop time. Proceed to the sections below for step-by-step instructions....
