What is an executable file? An executable file is a program file that can be run, with a set of instructions or options to make it do something on your PC. Executable files are found on almost all modern operating systems, but most people will associate them with the Windows EXE file format. You’ll usually see an EXE file when you install new software or run a program on your PC, where the EXE extension is used....
What Is Gravatar & How It Works Gravatar stands for Globally Recognized Avatar and is a profile picture assistant that allows you to have the same picture as your avatar on most websites on the internet. After it was acquired by Automattic , the company behind WordPress, Gravatar spread to all WordPress sites, as well as some other CMS platforms and non-WordPress websites. Thanks to Gravatar, you can now have one pic for all your online profiles....
While anyone can learn to code, software development is hard . This is why various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and tools have been created to bridge the gap between human and machine language. One popular solution is Microsoft’s .NET Framework. So, whether you want to make software or use software developed with .NET, it’s worth knowing a little more about it. What Is the .NET Framework? The .NET (aka. “Dot Net”) Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that provides a platform for building and running various applications, including desktop, web, and mobile applications....
Windows 10’s Mail app usually works fine but occasionally, you might encounter issues ranging from not being able to sync emails to the app crashing as soon as it’s opened. If you’re experiencing any issues with the Windows 10 Mail app not working on Windows 10, here are some methods to try and fix the problem. Make Sure Your Internet Is Working The Mail app connects to the internet to send and receive emails....
The year 2021 marked a significant milestone in the tech industry with the release of Microsoft’s latest operating system: Windows 11. A successor to the widely-adopted Windows 10, this OS offered various new features and improvements and a redesigned, more modern interface. Inevitably, as with its predecessors, Windows 11 has been deployed in various versions, each tailored to cater to specific categories of users. Choosing the best version that suits your needs in the available options matrix may seem a little daunting, so our focus here will be on Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions, with a short recap of Windows 11 Home....
I ran into an annoying problem on my Windows 7 virtual machine the other day when I tried to open Devices and Printers from the Start Menu. Instead of normally loading up with a list of Devices and Printers and Faxes, it kept hanging and nothing would load. It was just a blank screen like shown below: Grrrr. It was working fine a few days earlier, so I could not figure out what had changed....
Thanks to Microsoft’s Xinput controller standard, almost every Windows game for the past few years works seamlessly with an Xbox controller . That is, if your Xbox controller itself is properly connected to your PC. If your Xbox controller is not connecting to your PC, here are the most effective fixes. Identify Your Xbox Controller There have been many Xbox console generations and even more Xbox controllers. Not all of them work with Windows natively and some need additional hardware to work with Windows....
If your Xbox switches itself off mid-game and won’t come back on, or if you can’t get it to turn on by pressing the Xbox power button, it can be a worrying time. Don’t worry, though — the Xbox One power button not working, and the Xbox Series X/S power button problems are pretty common. So before you throw your beloved console in the bin, check out our seven fixes to try....
Did you know that people watched more than 1099 billion minutes of Twitch streams throughout 2020? That’s great news for anyone that wants to be a streamer, because the demand is there. All that’s left for you to do to get started is decide on the type of streaming software you want to use. There are two main options: XSplit and Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS. Both offer streamers a lot of customization and functionality, but they both have so much to offer that it can be tough to determine which one is the best fit for you....
Who knew the way a game was delivered would revolutionize the gaming industry? Back in the 1900s, you could rent video games, but it required going to a rental store like Blockbuster, hoping the game was there, then giving them your ID, a deposit, and paying the rental fee. Then there was RedBox , but that’s gone too. Today’s game rentals don’t even require you to get out of your chair....
So you’ve bit the bullet and finally splurged on the latest, greatest RTX graphics card from Nvidia? This is the first consumer series of graphics cards that can do real-time ray tracing . Ray tracing is a rendering technique that uses a simulation of light to create almost photorealistic lighting and shadows. It’s the premier technique seen in big-budget CGI films, but is incredibly compute-intensive. The RTX cards have dedicated hardware meant to accelerate ray tracing in games that are specifically created to take advantage of it....
If you’re wondering how to run your favorite Android apps, but you don’t have an Android tablet or smartphone handy, you could think about using an Android emulator instead. This lets you run a simulated version of Android on your PC without needing your own Android device. There are plenty of Android emulators for Windows out there, but not all of them are worth trying. Here are five of the best Android emulators for Windows 10 PCs to help you get your Android experience up and running on Windows....
You hear and read a lot about smart home tech, but it’s not always the right fit. After all, a lot of the technology tends to lean toward a more futuristic appearance, but you might not be willing to give up that heirloom lamp your family has kept in the living room for generations. Thankfully, it’s not an either/or situation. You can get all the benefits of smart home technology without giving up a classic and/or rustic look....
If you’re spending more time in front of a computer, you should invest in the best computer desk you can afford. Whether you’re working 8 hours a day from home or an office, you need to protect your health and keep your productivity levels up. Humans aren’t meant to sit all day long. Sitting incorrectly because of a bad desk can have severe repercussions on your health. The solution to a sedentary job is an ergonomic computer desk....
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are now so commonplace that it’s easy to forget just how revolutionary this cable standard was when it first launched. A single all-digital cable that carries both HD video and multi-channel sound information is a major step up from the janky analogue cable solutions we’d all been using up to that point. You probably don’t think about HDMI cables all that much. Your console or BluRay player probably came with one in the box or you’d just buy one from the local store, plug it in and never worry about it again....
Video and animated content does far better than photos when it comes to social networks and the internet in general. For example, people are more likely to view and comment on your Instagram stories if they’re animated . You can even revive a boring PowerPoint presentation with a GIF. One way to animate an image is to learn how to do it in Photoshop. Bear in mind that it requires time, patience, and certain skills....
Fake video and audio recordings that look and sound like the real thing called deepfakes have been around for a while now. The ability to synthesize human images and videos of things that people never said or did might seem scary. However, with the rise of face swap apps and the integration of deepfakes into Snapchat it seems like this technology is mostly being used for entertainment. How To Make a Deepfake Video Today anyone can download deepfake software or even use the web tools and apps to create a deepfake online ....
Are you getting annoyed because your Apple Watch keeps pestering you with phone calls, messages, and other alerts all the time? We’ll show how to silence a watchOS device. 1. Cover to Mute Apple Watch Cover to Mute is a built-in watchOS feature that’s handy when you want to silence an incoming phone call, alarm, or another sound quickly on your Apple Watch. Just rest your palm on the watch screen for three seconds, and your Apple Watch won’t make a sound anymore....
Who hasn’t wondered what the stars think about their future? So whether you believe in the bizarre claims of the 12 signs of the zodiac or dismiss horoscopes as mere literary gimmicks, it’s hard to argue that they aren’t interesting reads. We all want to know what our future holds. Though there’s no way to predict the future, we can get insights into what tomorrow holds with the help of these nine best horoscope sites available on the web....
The flashlight on your iPhone is a convenient feature you can use when reading in a tent, looking for dropped keys while walking your dog at night, etc. It may not be as bright as a pocket flashlight, but it creates more than enough light when you need it in a pinch. Unfortunately, a software glitch or bug can cause the feature to malfunction, or a low iPhone battery can prevent the flashlight from working....
