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When you’re at the top of the heap, a big fish in a big pond, or however you’d describe the largest operating system in the world, you’re a target for exploitation. Crooks, hackers, malcontents, and wrong-doers spend countless hours of energy trying to figure out how to take advantage of you and the good people who rely on you. It’s no wonder, then, that there are so many Android antivirus and security apps designed to protect you and your mobile devices from the ever-incessant perils out there trying to breach your smartphone, and therefore your privacy and your life....

YouTube has a surprising number of shortcuts built straight into it that many people don’t know about. If you want to know what tips exist for YouTube, read through this guide. You can treat this guide as the ultimate tips, hacks, and shortcuts list for everybody’s favorite video content platform. Some of these shortcuts and tips are available through YouTube natively, whilst others are available through your browser or via your computer through other means....

Have you ever seen somebody disappear from your Facebook timeline and wondered why? It’s natural to be curious about your friends list—especially if you’ve noticed that certain users no longer pop up in your feed. You might not even realize you’ve been ghosted, as Facebook doesn’t alert you if you’ve been removed as a friend. It can be frustrating and hurtful to learn that you’ve been unfriended. If you want to see if this has happened to you, there are some methods you can try to check if you’ve been unfriended on Facebook without directly asking them....

Despite its shiny appearance, Game Pass hit Tunic can be devilishly tough. Not only are boss battles notoriously fiendish, but there are several environmental puzzles that can also hold up your progress. Few are as challenging as the windmill puzzle, which requires you to input a range of D-pad commands to unlock some hidden treasure. Actually doing so isn’t too easy, so stick with us for the Tunic windmill puzzle solution....

As the digital age progresses, content creation continues to be vitally important. In particular, video production continues to grow in importance– both for individuals striving to rise as influencers in a world that revolves around social media and for the 63% of businesses now leveraging video and, of that slice, the 82% finding it to be an important part of their strategy. Meanwhile, podcasting is booming and expected to continue....

With the Halo TV series still due for release this year, further information on its story is emerging. The latest news has revealed that the series won’t be set in the same timeline as its interactive brethren. Yes, the upcoming Paramount+ show won’t stick to the canon seen within games, including Halo Infinite . Instead, it slots into the Halo Silver Timeline, an offshoot of the main continuity. Join us as we look into how the Halo TV series won’t fit into the main games’ canon....

For the most part, macOS is a well-behaved operating system that rarely experiences irritating day-to-day glitches, but now and then, you may find that your volume controls or even your sound output as a whole aren’t working correctly. There are several reasons why this may happen. We’ll walk you through both rare and common Mac sound issues to help you fix the problem. 1. Check The Mute Button! If you’re using an Apple keyboard, then the F10 key doubles as the audio mute toggle....

Solid State Drives ( SSDs ) are quickly becoming the preferred computer storage for operating systems and apps. You’ll find them in the latest laptops, phones, tablets, and even consoles. With excellent performance and durability, these drives are making a real splash, but what exactly is an SSD? How Traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) Work To grasp what makes SSDs different, we need to briefly turn back the clock and look at traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)....

Twitter has always been a hard social media service to explain. To outsiders, the concept of a Tweet doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. However, once you’ve tried Twitter it can be one of the most engaging and dynamic social media services out there. Twitter itself has also changed often over the years. It’s introduced longer Tweets, threads, polls, GIFs, videos and more. The latest change to the service is the addition of a so-called “Fleet”....

APK files are files that are used to package apps. Now we have a new file format known as the XAPK format. You can download XAPK files the same way you’d download an APK file, but if you try to install one, you’ll run into errors. We’ll explain what XAPK files are, how they differ from regular APKs, and how you can install them on your handset using one of the tutorials below....

In 2023, Apple released Apple Business Connect, a tool created to help small businesses reach potential audiences or customers. This tool uses Apple Maps and other Apple-related apps to help you develop your full potential. This article will help you understand what Apple Business Connect is and how to use it. What Is Apple Business Connect? Apple Business Connect is a tool within Apple Maps that you can use to update your business profile....

If you’re a regular Discord user, chances are you’ve heard of BetterDiscord. Many users have customized their Discord client by offering exciting features such as plugins, themes, and other in-app cosmetics. This post will answer what BetterDiscord is and why it has become popular among people who use the digital distribution platform. What Is BetterDiscord? BetterDiscord is an add-on that can help you manually modify your Discord client’s appearance and functionality....

HDMI 2.1a is the latest HDMI standard, supporting higher video resolutions, frame rates, and bandwidth capabilities. It also comes with a stack of new features which offer drastic improvements for gamers, including reduced screen lag and stuttering. In this article, we’ll explain what HDMI 2.1a is and then dive into its features so you know what to expect from this new technology. What Is HDMI 2.1a? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is one of the standard audio/video interfaces allowing video transmission from a source device to a display....

Processes like the WMI Provider Host aren’t well known to most Windows users, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not essential to the operating system. In this case, and like other critical processes such as csrss.exe , the WMI Provider Host shouldn’t be something you need to think about, unless it causes high CPU or RAM usage. The WMI Provider Host process shouldn’t usually cause concern, as without it, Windows won’t work properly....

“I can’t throw them out, they still work…sort of. But I don’t know what to do with them!” Did you read that in your own voice? Yeah, me too. There are several cool or useful things to do with an old iPhone or Android. You already know about using it as a media server with Plex and Spotify, or make it a remote control for tv and smart home devices with SURE for Android or Home for iOS....

In this day and age, who still uses a vanilla internet connection? You do? Well, don’t feel too bad about it. Most people are blissfully unaware of their options when it comes to modifying their internet connections for better safety, privacy or expanded capabilities. However, if you do want to hide your internet activities or perform geo-unblocking of locked content, there are a few options on offer that might be a little confusing to total newcomers....

Are you trying to reach someone’s Instagram profile only to be greeted with a “User Not Found” error? There are various reasons Instagram displays this error message. Some reasons have to do with you, while others have to do with that user account. Here’s an explanation of various situations where you may get this error. The most common reasons you can’t access someone’s profile are that there’s a typo in the entered username, the user has changed their username, the account you’re trying to access is disabled or deleted, Instagram has banned the account, or the account holder has blocked you....

Pressing the power button on your Windows laptop or desktop computer turns on the screen and keyboard backlight. However, a faulty power button, overheating, or a loose battery connection can prevent your laptop from turning on. If your laptop doesn’t turn on when charging or on battery power, the troubleshooting steps below should get it working again. 1. Disconnect External Accessories External devices and accessories (monitors, SD cards, USB drives, HDMI cables, etc....

If you use a mouse or touchpad a lot, it can be frustrating when either or both of them slow you down or stop working altogether. With a keyboard though, you can quickly accomplish any task you’d typically do with your mouse or touchpad through a simple simultaneous press of two or more keys. As helpful as they are, keyboard shortcuts can also be daunting to memorize and use at first, but once you get the hang of it, they’ll enhance your Windows 10 experience....

The Game Bar in Windows 10 tries to bring a little of that Xbox magic to Windows computers. By simply pressing the Windows key and G, you can summon the Game Bar at any time. This allows you to quickly check in on your gaming-related notifications and activate features such as game recording. Usually it’s fast and convenient, but some users are finding that when they try to summon the usually trusty Game Bar, nothing happens....