When your Mac warms up or slows down to a crawl, you’ll likely notice a process called kernel_task using lots of CPU. Why does it do that? What does kernel_task even mean? Should you be concerned? Read on to learn what kernel_task is on Mac and why it causes high CPU usage. You’ll also learn ways to reduce excessive kernel_task activity in macOS. What Is Kernel_Task on Mac? Kernel_task is a native process in macOS....
If you’re reading this article, congratulations! You’re successfully interacting with another server on the internet using ports 80 and 443, the standard open network ports for web traffic. If these ports were closed on our server, you wouldn’t be able to read this article. Closed ports keep your network (and our server) safe from hackers. What Is Port Forwarding? Port forwarding is a process on local network routers that forwards connection attempts from online devices to specific devices on a local network....
If you’re running an active Discord server , you might find yourself overwhelmed with the number of messages that your users are sending. This is especially true if you’re streaming with an active audience, where you can expect messages to quickly pick up speed in a channel, and where not every message you see will be appropriate. While you could use moderators (or Discord moderation bots ) to help you bring your server under control, you could take advantage of Discord’s slow mode feature instead....
The Steam Client Bootstrapper is an essential component of the Steam Client. The Steam Client is the software front-end for the Steam online video game store . So if you’re seeing a process called the Steam Client Bootstrapper and are worried that it might be something malicious, read on to have all your most pressing worries addressed. What Is Steam? Steam is an online digital video game storefront. If you use your computer for video games, there’s a good chance the Steam software is installed on the system....
Updating your Mac adds crucial security fixes that protect it from malware and other vulnerabilities. It also adds new features to the operating system, such as Universal Control, which lets you control your iPad and Mac with a single mouse. If you are wondering what version of Apple’s macOS you have, we’re here to help. Why You Should Care About Apple’s Mac Updates While you don’t always need to be on the bleeding edge of updates, it’s still good to periodically check what’s new on the Mac and to update it....
Have you ever opened Task Manager on your computer while running Google Chrome to see how many processes the browser keeps open in the background? Even if you only have two or three tabs open, you’ll see many more Chrome entries in the Task Manager. All of them represent the processes associated with your browser. Find out whether Chrome running so many processes is an advantage or a disadvantage, as well as how to reduce the number of these processes....
On PC, click the flag icon next to the search bar and select your preferred language from the drop-down list. Select your preferred language and click Save Changes . To change your preferred language on the mobile app, tap the hamburger menu icon and go to Settings > Country & Language > Language and select the language available in your region. 2. Change Country/Region Click the drop-down button , select your preferred country, and click the Go to website button....
I’ve had my share of problems with Windows 7, but I still use it regularly along with my MacBook Pro. One new problem that creeped up recently has to do with the screensaver and power options. I set my screensaver to start after 10 minutes, but nothing happened! I also set my PC to go to sleep after 1 hour and turn off the display after 30 minutes. For some reason, the display would turn off after 30 minutes, but the computer never went to sleep!...
Microsoft announced in June that Legacy drivers will no longer be included in Windows Updates. Primarily, this cleanup will target outdated drivers for older hardware. Read on to find out what this means for you and your devices. Below, we’ll also explain why this change is happening and what you can do to prevent hardware breakage. Why Is Microsoft Removing Legacy Drivers From Windows Update? Microsoft is removing legacy drivers from Windows Update for security reasons and to improve driver quality ....
While E3 may not be happening this year, Microsoft isn’t about to hold back on huge announcements. Last year Xbox arrived at E3 to announce Starfield and Forza Horizon 5 , and the company has just announced this year’s conference. While it won’t take place as part of E3, Xbox and Bethesda are nonetheless holding their own event. Here’s everything we know about the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase for 2022....
If you know someone who uses the budgeting app You Need a Budget (YNAB) , chances are you’ve heard them mention it. YNAB users are like vegans and runners—they love to talk about it. It’s understandable, too. YNAB can be just the kick in the pants you need to get your finances in order with a budget. Despite all its strengths and rave reviews, YNAB does have a weakness that could be a dealbreaker for some users if there weren’t an available solution....
Google is finally rolling out “Sound Search” to the YouTube Music app . The feature lets you find songs by humming, singing, or whistling a melody. You don’t even have to know the song lyrics. Humming any part of the song you remember is enough for YouTube Music to help figure it out. Hum-to-search was first introduced in 2020 with the Google app and Google Search widget. The feature uses Google’s machine learning models to create a “number-based sequence” that identifies and matches hummed melodies to a song....
Google announced Dream Screen for YouTube Shorts last year at the 2023 Made on YouTube event. The feature was experimental, available to select creators, and could only generate image backgrounds. YouTube is expanding Dream Screen’s availability to more creators and regions. Additionally, creators can now use Dream Screen to make video backgrounds from text prompts. Dream Screen is available in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Creators in these countries will find the Dream Screen option on the “Green screen” page when creating YouTube Shorts videos ....
If you own an Apple Watch, you already know about some of its terrific features. For example, you can track your sleep , monitor your heart rate, set up fall detection , and sync your fitness app for workouts. 1. Find Your iPhone How many times have you misplaced your iPhone somewhere in your home? You can easily open the Find Devices app to locate your connected devices, but there’s a faster way....
The best Audible books on our list are available through the Audible Plus Catalog, Audible Originals, or are categorized as Free Titles. There’s no comprehensive list of free Audible books, but if you know where to look, you’ll find a great selection of audiobooks that won’t cost you anything extra. 1.The Visitby Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie From the author of Americanah, one of the New York Times’ Best Books of 2013, comes The Visit , a sci-fi short story that’s part of the Black Stars series of speculative fiction from Black authors....
Netflix YouTube Hulu Crackle Spotify VLC Media Player AllCast Twitch Kodi Private Internet Access Downloader AirScreen ES File Explorer Calculator Bookmarker 1 If you’re interested in using your Fire stick primarily for watching TV shows and movies, then make sure to check out our YouTube video also: Netflix When it comes to streaming services, Netflix is a very popular app giving you access to tons of original Netflix and other content on your devices....
Any time is a good time to start learning that new skill you’ve always wanted. Today, with the internet, picking up new skills is easier than ever and you don’t even have to go to college or a training school. With just a few clicks, you can access boundless amounts of information, for beginners and experts alike. Sometimes, the sheer number of online classes can throw you for a loop. It can seem like everyone is trying to sell you their courses on certain skills, so how can you know if you’re learning from a truly reputable source?...
As an Android user, it can sometimes feel like all the best offline, complete video game experiences live on Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad. However, there are plenty of gems on the Play Store, and here are some of the best. Note: Some of the pricing may vary slightly from what’s listed here. 1.KOTOR I+KOTOR II($9.99 and $14.99) We’re starting off by cheating a little and putting multiple related games under the same entry, which is going to happen a lot on this list!...
When you think of Pop Art, you think of Andy Warhol and paintings of Marilyn Monroe or Elvis. It’s a cool style. You instantly recognize the subject, yet it’s very different from what we normally see. Warhol did a lot of this work using the silkscreen method. We’ll show you how to do it in Photoshop, Android, and iPhone. 1.Quick and Easy Andy Warhol Effect in Photoshop If you’re a Photoshop pro, you’ll think this is too basic....
Many things you can do in Microsoft Word you can also do in Google Docs. You can insert tables, embed images, and even create drawings. However, one thing that you can’t do natively is create borders in Google Docs. Specifically, there’s no option to create an outline around a page. However, there are a few simple workarounds to draw a border around a page in Google Docs. You just have to jump through a few hoops to do it....
