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MacOS may still be one of the safer operating system choices when it comes to online activity, but it is not infallible. There are no safety guarantees for those choosing to create accounts on newly discovered websites without their data being sold off or those who wish to do a bit of light shopping without compromising their credit card credentials. Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, extend a private network across a public one, which enables users to send and receive data between shared networks as if they were directly connected to it themselves....

WinZip is the traditional method for extracting .zip files, as well as the brunt of many jokes. Despite its “timed” trial, WinZip works even after the trial expires. Even with its free functionality, there are many users who find WinZip cumbersome to use. There are a lot of free WinZip alternatives out there that function just as well as, if not better, than the original file extractor. The even better news is that there are options available for both Windows and Mac, so you aren’t restricted by your platform choice....

If you love to explore a vast world, free of NPCS telling you where to go and what to do next, check out our roundup of the nine best open-world games on Xbox. Open-world games are among the most popular video game genres , and it’s easy to see why. From post-apocalyptic wastelands to deep space, these worlds are ripe for exploring. 1.Far Cry 6 The latest installment in the Far Cry series, Far Cry 6, is an open-world shooter and action-adventure game set in the fictional tropical paradise of Yara....

If you own a blog or write for one, it’s easy to get carried away with what you’re writing about and forget that an actual person needs to read and understand what you’re writing. Writing essays for school or crafting a fiction novel is very different from writing content for a web audience. In this article we’ll provide you with 6 key blog writing format tips that’ll ensure your readers don’t hit the “back” button before getting to the last line of your article...

The Apple iPad is an amazing tool for almost anything you can think of. This can even include music creation and production. Although the iPad may not be as powerful as a high-end PC, its power is nothing to scoff at, and paired with its mobility makes it a great addition to any musician’s repertoire. There are lots of music apps out there, so if you’re looking for some to download, below is a list of some of the best iPad music apps you can find on the App Store....

Marketing emails can sometimes be bland. So, how do you improve an email other than well-written content? Try adding a GIF. You can easily add GIFs even without any coding experience. This post will teach you to add a GIF to your emails and properly integrate it with your marketing campaign. Static Image vs. GIF Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) is a digital image format that has been around since 1987 when Compuserve developed it....

If you have an Android device and a PlayStation 4, you might be wondering what’s the best way to stream your photos and videos from your phone or tablet to the PS4? If you do a Google search, you’ll get all kinds of results with a whole bunch of different possible solutions. I tried out most of them and was surprised to find that nothing really worked! The main solution was to download an app that would turn the Android device into a media server, but one app was no longer available (Skifta) and the other one worked, but it would not let me play any of my videos (iMediaShare)!...

An iPad with a keyboard attachment makes a perfect writing setup, being super portable and handy. A critical part of this equation is the writing program you use. While the iPad comes with the perfectly acceptable Pages app to use for word processing, there are many alternatives out there that you may want to try if Pages doesn’t work for your writing situation or you just don’t jive with it....

The one glaring downside to the Apple HomeKit system is the lack of widespread compatibility. Many devices (especially those made by third parties) do not work with Apple HomeKit, which limits the number of options users have. But if you’re fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem already and you want your smart home to reflect that, never fear. We’ve put together a list of the best devices in each category for a HomeKit-powered smart home....

When it comes to a truly successful example of a wiki, Wikipedia stands tall above all others. Both the largest and most popular, Wikipedia’s content is contributed, edited, and maintained by volunteers from every corner of the globe. Boasting over 530 million readers each month, it’s not hard to understand why it currently sits in the top ten of the most popular websites in the world. But what exactly is a Wiki and how does one become successful?...

Does the Twitter app or website have trouble loading pictures on your mobile phone or desktop? If so, there are a few things you can do to fix it. Twitter can stop loading or showing images and GIFs for several reasons. It could be your internet, a corrupt application cache, or some random server-side issue. Read on to learn how to fix Twitter not loading or showing pictures on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, and Mac....

They say you shouldn’t be an early adopter because you’re paying to be a beta tester for the company that makes the product. However, that doesn’t apply to us! We’re here to try stuff from the Apple universe so that you don’t have to. As such, the release of the Apple M1 processor is perhaps the biggest chance to be crash test dummies we’ve had in recent memory. We’ve managed to get our hands on an M1 MacBook Pro 13 and have completely replaced our video editing computer with it....

By default, you should find a volume icon and a bunch of other system icons in the notification area (i.e. bottom-right corner of the taskbar) of every Windows 10 computer. The volume icon lets you easily adjust your computer’s output volume, troubleshoot sound problems, and even manage external audio devices. If the volume or sound icon is missing or you can’t find it on the taskbar anymore, refer to the troubleshooting solutions we’ve listed below....

We all know about Adobe, but what is Adobe Creative Cloud and is it worth paying for? Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of more than 20 desktop and mobile apps designed for creativity, design, UI, UX, and video work. Adobe Creative Cloud is also packed with other features, such as font packs, online storage and backup. There are different bundles available for Adobe Creative Cloud, so whether it’s worth it for you will come down to your own needs and whether there are suitable enough free alternatives in the market....

Microsoft Sway has been available for years, but remains one of Microsoft’s best-kept secrets. The digital storytelling app provides a quick way to create beautiful, animated presentations that are automatically tailored for different devices. Unlike PowerPoint, there’s not much of a learning curve to Sway. Think of Microsoft Sway as PowerPoint for people who don’t want to learn PowerPoint. In fact, Sway doesn’t even want you to call them “presentations.” You’ll be creating “Sways....

AMD’s Ryzen CPUs have taken the fight to Intel, with the latest Zen 3 family of Ryzen chips matching Intel’s per-core, per-clock performance for less money while offering more cores. However, picking a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU can be daunting. So which is the best motherboard for your AMD Ryzen CPU? The main reason this is so hard is thanks to AMD’s commitment to a single CPU socket. Specifically, the AM4 CPU socket, which hosts all three generations of Ryzen CPU....

As we all know, getting a hold of an Xbox Series X/S is still very difficult. That’s why many are turning to Walmart Xbox All Access . It’s a program that could hugely boost the chances of you getting a hold of the new consoles. Equally, it’ll let you check out the highest tier of Game Pass subscription on top of that. If it sounds of interest, then join us in breaking down Walmart Xbox All Access....

PC gaming has long since passed the era of CDs and DVDs—every game worth having is now available online. Platforms like Steam and EA’s Origin and EA Desktop apps allow you to buy, download, and play your favorite games without leaving your home, as long as your connection is good enough. If EA Desktop or Origin doesn’t open or aren’t working properly, however, then you won’t be able to take advantage of EA’s backlog of AAA classics, from Star Wars to Battlefield....

Does your Mac freeze when booting up? Do apps become unresponsive when the spinning beachball or pinwheel icon appears on the screen? Here are nine potential ways to unfreeze your Mac computer when these situations happen. 1. Wait It Out Your Mac may freeze if an app is running a resource-intensive process. For instance, some video-editing apps may cause your Mac to freeze when rendering or exporting videos. Depending on your Mac’s RAM configuration, you may be unable to use your device until the process is complete....

The hard drive is an essential component of your computer, storing all the important data and programs you need to run your machine. But what do you do when your old hard drives are no longer useful? Instead of throwing them out or letting them collect dust in a drawer somewhere, why not put them to good use? There are many exciting ways to use the old hard drive, whether it’s working or not....