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You may have heard the term “Haptic Touch Feedback” but aren’t sure what it means. If you have an Apple Watch, then you probably know this involves a tap on the wrist. However, how does this feature work on iPhone? We’ll explain what haptic touch feedback is and how to adjust its settings or turn it off on your iPhone. Vibrating phone. Drawn in chalk What Is Haptic Touch Feedback? With haptic feedback, you feel a tap or slight vibration on your finger when you perform a certain action on your iPhone....

In other words, HDR can help you take better quality, more detailed photos, provided you use it correctly. HDR requires a bit more composition than just pointing and shooting–but by the end of this article, you will understand what HDR is and how to use it on your iPhone. What Is HDR? When you take a photo with your iPhone, you typically focus on one area. The camera will adjust the exposure to best show the details in the area around the focus, which results in parts of the photo being either under-exposed or overexposed....

Has your CPU been at 100% utilization lately? If you went to the Task Manager in Windows and looked at your processes tab, you may have noticed a process called msmpeng.exe eating up all your available CPU. So what is msmpeng.exe and how can you prevent it from slowing your system down? Well, unlike what you may have read elsewhere, it is not spyware or malware. It’s actually quite ironic because it’s associated with Windows Defender, the anti-virus product from Microsoft....

The days of gaming consoles as standalone gaming machines is long behind us. Today, every modern console depends on being connected to a network of content and services. Subscriptions make up a large part of console companies’ business and PlayStation Plus is a pioneer of that model. If you’re thinking about getting a PlayStation or already have one, but are considering buying a PlayStation Plus, we’ve got all the information you need to decide whether the PlayStation Plus is for you....

Since it first launched back in 2005, the social sharing site Reddit has grown to become a must-view site for millions of users across the globe. It’s the focal point of an endless number of niche communities ( some good, some bad ), where users can share posts, images, videos, and more with other like minded users. For the real Reddit addicts, a special subscription service is available that can supercharge the Reddit viewing experience....

Simple File Sharing is a feature built into Windows that makes it very easy to share files and folders with other computer s on your local network. It’s so simple that it’s pretty unsafe too. If you share a folder, everyone can access it, and there are no permissions and no passwords to restrict access to the shared folder. If you are running Windows XP Home Edition, this is the only option you have for sharing files....

The top of your Apple Watch hosts many icons known as “Status Icons” or “Status Symbols.” watchOS displays over 20 different status icons and symbols of different colors that pass distinct information to its user. However, because Apple Watches have tiny screens, status icons aren’t exactly descriptive. How Notifications Work on Apple Watch By default, notifications for SMS or texts, activity reminders, etc., are routed to your Apple Watch if your iPhone is locked or asleep....

There are two giants when it comes to the cloud automation market. Zapier , the automation powerhouse focused on accommodating the productivity needs of large businesses. And IFTTT , a favorite among many bloggers who write about productivity hacks for individuals and small businesses. But now that IFTTT is switching to a paid model, those who’ve enjoyed the free cloud automation service may need to consider switching. But when you compare Zapier vs....

Do you want to increase the size of a volume or partition on your PC but find the “Extend Volume” option in Windows Disk Management grayed out? Learn why that happens and what you can do to fix the issue. The Disk Management console in Microsoft Windows allows you to easily extend the size of a volume or partition on your PC. But what if the “Extend Volume” option appears grayed out?...

While everyone seems to be obsessed with the latest wireless headphones or gaming headsets, there’s still a long list of reasons why you want a good set of dedicated PC speakers on your desk. Speaker technology has improved a lot over the years, and you don’t need to spend more than $100 to get speakers that offer great sound and room-filling volume. You might even get one or two bonus features in this budget range....

Today, names like Coursera, edX, and Udacity are well known. But have you heard about Complexity Explorer, Kadenze, or SWAYAM? Maybe not. If you want to widen your options to learn, look at these lesser known international Massive Open Online Course providers who host free online courses. The benefit is that you can keep learning new subjects in your pajamas from anywhere in the world and at any age. You can even complete an entire college level course online ....

Often, a quick PC restart is all you need to resolve issues that randomly crop up with Windows 11 and the applications that run on it. Troubleshooting aside, you’ll encounter many instances requiring you to shut down and restart your computer—e.g., after a Windows update. If you use a Windows 11 PC, you have multiple ways to perform a system reboot. Although you probably won’t need them all, it’s always better to know about alternative methods should the situation arise....

When you need to translate a word or sentence to another language, you probably check with a friend or a foreign language dictionary. However, using an online translator is a quicker way of doing it. Some translate text into other languages and speak the translation out loud in the other language while others translate spoken words into text. While online translators are no match for professional human translators, they’re still effective for specific situations like when a word or portion of text on a document or image is in a foreign language and you want to know the meaning....

Google Sheets templates don’t always lead to boring business documents. They can have surprising time-saving uses when you apply them to everyday situations with the family. While there are some official templates in the Google Sheets template gallery, you can find many more on third-party sites. We went on a search and found a variety of Google Sheets templates you can use around your kitchen, gym, garage, and while planning a vacation....

Do you encounter frequent pauses and freezes with the mouse cursor in Windows 10? Multiple reasons, such as conflicting settings, corrupt drivers, and malicious software, can cause that to happen. So the next time your mouse freezes or otherwise starts acting up in Windows 10, here are 18 things you can try to get it functioning correctly again. Before You Start If the mouse cursor completely freezes, you can use the following keys to interact with the operating system:...

If you work extensively with Excel at home, at work, or in a home office, you have the luxury of setting up your worksheets exactly as you want them. However, each person has their own quirks and methods for working with Excel. Some prefer organizing data into columns and others into rows. If someone gives you an Excel file and you prefer the data to be displayed in a different arrangement, you can easily turn columns into rows and rows into columns using Excel’s built in Transpose function....

Mac has a wonderful file explorer called Finder that provides you with a lot of options to manage and organize your files. Most of the features in the app are enabled by default. However, there are a few that aren’t and you can enable them to use them in Finder. Learning to use these new features will let you make the most of the Finder app on your Mac. Set a Default Finder Folder When you launch the Finder utility, it opens the folder that has been set as the default one....

Keeping up with your fitness routine can certainly be challenging at times, especially if you find yourself growing bored with your activities or if you find yourself hitting a plateau. One method of getting around these obstacles is a “gamification” of your fitness. This means you treat your routine as a game, setting up multiple goals and rewards once you reach them. There are many apps out there designed to help you gamify your fitness journey , which can be extremely helpful when you find yourself hitting roadblocks....

The bootrec /fixboot access is denied error in Windows is a frustrating error that occurs when you’re trying to resolve problems with your boot configuration data. If you’re at this stage, then your PC is probably already refusing to boot—that’s a problem that you’ll need to resolve. To fix the bootrec /fixboot access is denied error, follow the steps below. What Causes the Bootrec /Fixboot Access Is Denied Error? The bootrec /fixboot access is denied error has a few different causes....

As a parent, you have to protect your children from the hidden (and not-so-hidden) dangers of the world. Now that your pre-teens and teens have access to smart devices, they’re at a higher risk of being exposed to life’s harsh realities. Without proper supervision, a smartphone or tablet can allow your children to connect with strangers, learn obscene behaviors, and engage in other horrendous acts. However, this doesn’t mean you have to restrict your child from smartphone use....