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If you haven’t yet bought Nintendo’s newest console, the Switch, you might be unaware that Nintendo also released another version of it called the Switch Lite. Nintendo created this version in order to be an affordable option for those who want to play all the great games the Switch has, but not spend hundreds on a new console. The Switch Lite cuts many of the features of the original Switch, but still has all the necessary components to enjoy your Switch games....

Minecraft is one of the most popular gaming experiences available today. Still, years of updates and tweaks have resulted in a few errors that can significantly impact your gameplay. One of these is when the game shuts down because a connection is closed. When you see Connection Lost Internal Exception: java.io.IOException: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host , there are several steps you can take to ensure the error doesn’t happen again....

I have a lot of music on my computer and even though I don’t use it as my primary media player or organizer, it’s nice to have it work properly since I do end up using Windows Explorer or Windows Media Player every so often to browse files, etc. One annoying thing that I noticed was that my MP3 files wouldn’t display the album art in Explorer and in WMP....

Microsoft released a new update for Xbox One and Series X|S consoles today. It’s a fairly small one, especially after last week’s news of a brand-new UI coming soon. However, it does make some changes to the game library section that players may find slightly irritating. Read on to learn all about this new Xbox update, and the subtle but significant way it tweaks your game library view. Xbox Update Merges Entire Game Library The key change in this update is a new full library view, which you can select when you look at your games and apps....

The Nintendo Switch console is massively popular and generally a simple plug-and-play hybrid device. The focus is on fun without complications that come with PCs or high-end next-gen consoles. That doesn’t mean the Switch is completely bug-free. Sometimes things go wrong, and one issue players face when they try to “switch” from playing in handheld mode to playing on a TV, they only see a black screen. We’ll walk you through common troubleshooting tips if you want to fix Nintendo Switch TV connection issues....

Not safe for work (NSFW) channels on Discord are designed to limit inappropriate access to adult content. This is useful for parents whose children are on Discord and users who want to avoid age-restricted content that isn’t suitable for work. In this article, we’ll cover how you can change the NSFW settings to access or avoid NSFW content. After that, we’ll show you how to create an NSFW Discord channel....

Even though earbud manufacturers focus on improving the ANC technology, sometimes you need the opposite — to minimize the noise cancellation in favor of being aware of your surroundings. OneOdio’s recent entry, the OpenRock Pro, is their first open-ear air conduction earbuds to help you achieve both. You can enjoy your music while also hearing the world around you. But can these earphones provide a sound quality on par with popular modern earbuds?...

In order to keep your Mac running smoothly, you need to regularly run the maintenance tasks on your machine . Manually doing these tasks consume a lot of time but there are apps like OnyX for Mac that take care of the maintenance part of your Mac for you. OnyX for Mac is a free but donation-ware app that lets you clean up and keep your Mac tidy using various features....

When you buy a computer or phone, it usually comes with preinstalled software. Some of them are useful, while others are just downright annoying as they can cause your device to run slowly, freeze, or crash. They can also drain the processor and battery, while hogging some of your precious storage space. These often never-used additional software programs installed on your device’s operating system commonly include multimedia, security, internet, utilities, and productivity tools....

Remote Desktop Connection in Windows allows you to log on to any remote PC and access all of the programs, files, and network resources as though you were actually sitting in front of the remote computer. We have previously written about how to properly configure remote desktop on a Windows 7/8/10 computer and how to setup your router so you can remote into a local computer from outside your network....

We’ve been fans of AnyCubic’s 3D printers since we tried the AnyCubic Photon Mono X and one of their filament/FDM printers, the AnyCubic Vyper. Since then, we’ve had a chance to preview the AnyCubic Photon Mono X 6K . The Photon Mono X 6K is AnyCubic’s highest-resolution version of the Mono X, a resin printer that uses masked stereolithography to cure a liquid resin into a solid plastic material. We were excited to see the extent to which this new high-res printer could produce highly detailed prints....

Should you shut down your devices every night or whenever they’re not in use? Does it make any difference? The answer is: it depends. There are two types of people out there. Those who believe that frequently turning a device on and off should be avoided, and those who think leaving a device on all the time will damage it. The confusion is caused by the information we once had when we were using those old PCs with CRT monitors....

Weapons are easy to come by in Skyrim . As you quest through the in-game world, you’re bound to come across more than you’re ready to use. But of the many you’ll find, the Dwarven Black Bow of Fate is one to watch for specifically. That’s because this piece of Dwarven weaponry comes with a powerful enchantment that will absorb stat attributes. As you might guess, however, that also means it’s a difficult weapon to unlock....

In the last decade or so, it’s been common for most users with an online presence to have a free Gmail or Yahoo email address. These users also tend to feel satisfied with the features and functionality afforded to them with these services forgoing the need for a more secure email provider. Many users feel that more security is unnecessary for their needs as they have very little, if anything, to hide from prying eyes....

Get ready to supercharge your adventures on the road with the 70mai Power Station Tera 1000. In the ever-evolving landscape of portable power solutions, this new power station is making waves, and we’re here to take you on a deep dive into its capabilities, features, and real-world performance. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler seeking the ultimate companion for outdoor escapades or someone who values reliable backup power, this review will tell you everything you need to know about the 70mai Power Station Tera 1000 ....

The Android Operating System (OS) is known to give users the ability to personalize their smartphone’s interfaces. You can choose to activate built-in themes on your phone, install third-party launchers, icon packs, or set whatever image you want as your home screen and lock screen wallpapers. While your usual wallpapers are already aesthetically pleasing, live wallpapers apps make your home screen look more extraordinary. Live wallpapers are images that are often animated and can react to gestures such as tapping or tilting of the screen....

No matter what you’re doing, efficiency helps—and what better way to be more efficient than with keyboard shortcuts? MacOS has dozens of keyboard shortcuts that help you perform simple tasks with a quick combination of clicks, rather than a prolonged search through the menus to perform the same function. But even power users might not know everything. Here is a list of the best MacOS keyboard shortcuts to help improve your efficiency and reduce the amount of time you spend working....

When people are looking to get rid of stuff in their house, or are searching for a hard-to-find product, many go to eBay. It’s the biggest and most popular online auction site out there. However, eBay isn’t always the best option. Whether you’re unhappy with eBay’s poor customer service or scared of falling for one of the numerous buyer and seller scams , there are plenty of alternatives that you can use....

Whether working from home is your everyday reality or you work remotely, VoIP services can make your life much easier. VoIP stands for Voice over internet protocol and is a great alternative to landlines. VoIP allows you to make voice calls over the internet instead of a traditional phone line. You can use VoIP when there’s internet but no cell service , or simply to save money on long-distance calls. There are plenty of different VoIP providers to choose from....

Looking for a good partition manager for your Windows computer? One of the best programs out there is GParted . It’s open-source and supports just about every file system out there including ext2/3/4, btrfs, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, UFS, XFS, and more. Basically, your hard drive is divided into one or more segments called partitions. Usually, once you create a partition, it’s hard to resize, especially in Windows. GParted is a program you can use to make changes to the partitions on your hard disk, such as deleting a partition, resizing a partition, or copying a partition....