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There are multiple types of currency in Sea of Thieves . Frankly, valuable assets are abound in this oceanic world. However, there’s one specific currency that doesn’t require real-world money — and it can net you some interesting rewards. We speak of doubloons, the game’s central currency. If you’re looking to get your hands on more, we’ve all the information you need. How to Get Doubloons inSea of Thieves If you’re on the hunt for doubloons in Sea of Thieves , there are a few ways to get your hands on them....

Google Drive has emerged as one of the best and most popular ways of sharing files between clients, coworkers, and friends without requiring them to make a direct download. A decade ago, you’d be sending these files as an email attachment or link from a site like Megaupload or MediaFire. Let’s all rejoice that those days are behind us. A popular feature on those sites of old that has carried over into today’s popular sharing sites, like Pastebin, is the ability to invalidate your link or unshare your file after a set period of time....

Is your Windows 10 or Windows 11 taskbar missing your app icons? Those icons may be hidden in the taskbar settings, or the taskbar may be experiencing a minor glitch. You can resolve the issue using a few easy ways and get all your favorite icons back in your PC’s bottom bar . Here’s how. A few reasons you don’t see app icons on your taskbar are that you’re using Windows’ tablet mode (which hides the taskbar), File Explorer is acting up, Windows’ icon cache has a problem, your core system files are corrupt, and more....

Remember when we were lucky if there was a computer in each classroom? Now, having a laptop for a student is a must. Laptops aren’t cheap though, and there are so many choices. So how do we know which laptop to get for our kid? Even before reading our list, talk to the teachers. They may have a standard for laptops. At the very least, they can say what programs and operating systems (OS) the school uses, and what the kids do with them....

Raspberry Pi’s are tiny computers that can be used for programming projects ranging from gaming to smart home trackers. They are affordable, portable, and user-friendly. You can do some powerful things by learning how to control and program the Raspberry Pi. Not sure which Raspberry Pi project to take on first? Below are some easy Raspberry Pi projects for beginners to get you started. Create a Photobooth With Raspberry Pi Everyone loves playing around in phone booths at weddings and parties....

Previously, I had written about how you can use Assigned Access to put Windows 8.1 into kiosk mode, which basically only allows one app to be run on the system and that’s it. It’s great for any public computer that you want to have a high degree of control over. With Windows 10, the procedure has changed quite a bit and this article will show you how to do the same thing, just with the new steps....

It’s been a little while since Apple released iOS 10 to the masses and overall it seems like a good update. I held off updating until recently just in case there were any major bugs in the initial release. Now that I’m using it daily, I thought I would write up a few tips on using the new OS. I’m not going to go through what the new features are in iOS 10 because you’ve probably already read about that....

Does your Chromebook get stuck on a white screen (with or without the Chrome logo) during startup? This post will help you understand the factors responsible for Chromebook white screen issues and how to fix the problem. What Causes White Screen Issues on Chromebooks? External devices or accessories can interfere with your Chromebook’s startup process and cause the white screen issue. You might also encounter a white screen on startup if your Chromebook’s operating system is corrupt, missing, or damaged....

The first Need for Speed game came out in 1994, and it immediately became one of the most popular games in the racing genre. Many of us still remember what a mind blowing experience NFS Underground was when it came out. With an abundance of features and flashy visuals, this game series set the standards for all the racing games that would come out later. It’s no wonder Need for Speed games were published for most gaming platforms, such as the PlayStation , Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, and even smartphones....

ImmortalityDelayed Prior to Game Pass Release Just a few short weeks prior to its launch, today we learned that Immortality will not come out on July 26 as expected. The developer Half Mermaid announced the bad news on Twitter. “We’re happy to spend a month more to ensure the experience is as polished as possible,” the statement says. Given the reasonably short nature of the delay, it’s unlikely to cause too much of a stir....

In this troubleshooting guide, we are going to offer a number of tips for when your USB 3.0 ports aren’t working. Usually, there are only a few different causes for a faulty USB slot – we hope that these tips will help you to fix it by trying to solve each of these causes step by step. The tips we offer will be straightforward for you to try for yourself, regardless of your computer literacy....

When you encounter a file type that you (and your operating system) doesn’t recognize, it’s often difficult to figure out how to open it. After all, every file has software that opens it, from DAT files in Windows to Office formats like DOCX or PPTX. Even files without extensions require the right software to open them. One file format that you might not recognize is the CFG file format, but what is a CFG file?...

If you’re gathered with family or friends, you might want to watch a video on the big TV in your living room or listen to songs on your speakers. Apple AirPlay can help with both. It can even mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a TV. What Can I Do with Apple AirPlay? Apple AirPlay is a powerful wireless media-sharing technology that lets you stream audio and video from your Apple devices to another compatible device....

Even though most people still have CD and DVD burner drives in their computers, you’ve probably bought a movie that is in Blu-ray format. Due to the cost, you’ll only see Blu-ray drives installed on custom PCs or on higher-end machines from companies like Dell or HP. If you like watching movies on your computer and you have a high-end monitor, then it might be worth the extra cost. However, most people spend money on more expensive HDTVs and therefore most Blu-ray discs you’ll buy today are for movies....

These days, anyone can be a streamer . Discord makes it easy to broadcast your gameplay to adoring fans all across the web — but it also means that pop-ups, messages, and personal information may appear on-screen. Discord Streamer Mode helps hide that. The last thing you want is for thousands of viewers to see a private message sent to a friend, or for the public to see the invite code that lets them join your private Discord channel....

The Android and iOS Facebook apps work quite well after being revised and developed for many years. However, these aren’t the only choices when it comes to a touch-optimized way to access your Facebook account. Facebook Touch may not be in the spotlight, but it’s a version of Facebook for mobile browsers that offers more benefits than just being touch-optimized. Before Smartphones We Had Touch! You may immediately think “smartphone” whenever someone mentions a touch screen, but this wasn’t the case back when Facebook Touch was created in 2009....

If you have installed any Windows Essentials programs onto your computer recently like Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Live Writer or Live Mail, you may have noticed a new process running on your system called SeaPort.exe. So what exactly is this process and should you worry about it? Luckily, seaport.exe is not a virus or malware program. It’s the Microsoft SeaPort Search Enhancement Broker process. This process basically downloads some configuration files to enhance the search functionality in various Windows programs....

With spyware and cybercrime on the rise, it has become more important than ever to safeguard your privacy. An important step for doing that is to enable Secure DNS on Google Chrome. Secure DNS, or DNS over HTTPS as it is technically known, is a feature for ensuring the privacy and security of your web browser. But what exactly is Secure DNS? How does it work? What are the steps to enable secure DNS in Google Chrome?...

Wish you could install programs in Windows via the command line? Now, there’s an easier way to install all your favorite apps on a fresh computer after Microsoft recently released its Windows Package Manager (WPM). It’s currently only in the preview stage right now. It’s still a little buggy and it’s a little light on features compared to established package managers , like Chocolatey, but it’s great news for Windows devs and power users....

Windows PE (or Windows Preinstallation Environment) is a scaled-down version of Windows. This custom environment is useful in an emergency, letting you run Windows commands or custom, third-party tools to resolve issues with your Windows installation or, in a worst-case scenario, to recover your files. There are several third-party Windows PE rescue disks that you can download and use, like Hiren’s BootCD PE . If you’re wary about trusting a third-party solution, especially with potential piracy issues, you can build your own using Win10XPE ....