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Frugal online shopping sometimes involves making purchases from multiple different online retailers all at once. While that can mean great things for your bank account, it’s not so easy to keep track of. Tracking your packages is not only important for knowing when to be home and collect your items, but it can also help you track down items that don’t deliver as expected. If you’re a serial internet shopper like I am, you may sometimes even forget that you’ve made a particular purchase....

There is no direct way to access someone’s search history – even if they are connected to your home router. That said, you can set up your router to log a user’s browser history. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can do just that. However, collecting data such as someone’s browsing history is a violation of their privacy. You should avoid accessing other people’s private browsing history and confine this method to legitimate uses such as monitoring your child’s internet usage, or your own....

There’s no direct way to send music files from a Windows computer to Apple devices—iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You’ll need to use iTunes, cloud storage services , or third-party data transfer tools. We’ll show you how to transfer music from PC to iPhone using iTunes and cloud services. Even if you’re a new iPhone user, you’ll find the steps pretty straightforward. Transfer and Sync Music Wirelessly with iTunes This method requires an internet connection—preferably Wi-Fi—on both devices (PC and iPhone)....

Do you find it frustrating when your smartphone automatically capitalizes words when you don’t want it to? Luckily, it’s easy to turn off auto-caps and stop the functionality from interfering with your typing flow. If you are okay with using the Shift key to capitalize the first letter of nouns and sentences, this tutorial will show you how to disable auto caps on built-in and non-native Android, iPhone, and iPad keyboards....

Most people have a love-hate relationship with the autocorrect feature on their smartphones. If you’re a sloppy typist, autocorrect can be incredibly useful at correcting typos. However, the feature could try to autocorrect words not found in the built-in dictionary. We’ll show you how to disable autocorrect on your iPhone and Android device to make typing easier. How to Turn Off Autocorrect on iPhone If you’re havingautocorrect issues on your iPhone, you can turn the feature off with a few taps....

For many gamers, Discord is indispensable when chatting with friends while playing video games. But until recently, PlayStation 5 players had to resort to cumbersome workarounds—like setting up a MixAmp or using Remote Play—to communicate with others on Discord. Fortunately, Sony has now added support for Discord, allowing PS5 players to use the platform for voice chatting. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up and use Discord on the PlayStation 5 to talk to others during active gameplay....

A personal wiki is the preferred note-taking format for many power users. After all, having your notes organized in an inter-connected wiki makes them much easier to navigate than a linear collection of pages. But most methods of creating private wikis are rather tedious. Either they need you to set up an offline server of sorts, complete with HTML and CSS, or they just let you access a webpage with your web browser....

Windows calculates a folder’s size by adding up the sizes of all the files contained inside it, as well as the sizes of the files in its subfolders . Knowing the size of your folders is necessary for keeping track of your computer’s storage. Unfortunately, Windows doesn’t readily show the sizes of folders in File Explorer by default. There’s still an easy way to see how much space a folder is taking up on your device, though....

When developers release their software as open-source, it shows that they are both trustworthy and generous. Open-source software was one of the main things that personally helped me get started as a self-taught coder. For a project to be open-source, the developer has to make its source code publicly available so that anyone interested can inspect and learn from it. Importantly, it also shows that the developer has no nefarious intentions, as open-source code allows users to compile their own binaries rather than use any provided....

The final batch of Xbox Game Pass arrivals for August 2022 have been announced. After big-name games like Two Point Campus landed on the service earlier this month, the second set of games is slightly less prolific. However, there are a bunch of worthwhile indies to check out. That’s alongside the unfortunate but expected group of games leaving the service. Read on to see all the Game Pass additions for the last two weeks of August 2022....

Wireless charging is a convenient (if inefficient) way to juice up your iPhone, but it can also be frustrating when it doesn’t work the way it should. Most wireless charging problems are quick and easy to resolve, but before digging into the troubleshooting process, let’s review how this technology works. Wireless Charging Basics Wireless charging is a fascinating subject. Here are a few key facts you should know: The wireless charger and phone each have a metal coil....

Unlike Android, iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) are less susceptible to malware infections or hacks. But they aren’t immune to malware attacks. This guide will show you some warning signs that a hacked iPhone displays. You’ll also learn how to improve your device’s security. If your iPhone exhibits any of the symptoms below, it’s probably been hacked. What Are the Signs of Your iPhone Being Hacked? iPhone hacks exist in different forms, and there’s no one way to test for them all....

SourceCyber Security News Patch Tuesday updates are released on the second Tuesday of a month.. These updates address issues like instability, performance issues, and vulnerabilities. Hence, there are various smart ways in which you can install these before and after, further ensuring that the process works smoothly. Here is a breakdown of 7 essential actions that every Microsoft Windows user must take around Patch Tuesday. Back Up Your Important Data Always back up your system and crucial files stored in it before installing the Patch Tuesday updates ....

With Macs being some of the most reliable computers out there, not many users get to experience that feeling you get when you see the spinning wheel of death on the display. But when it does happen and your computer freezes, it’s good to have the option of using the right keyboard shortcut to solve the problem. Of course, you could always just restart your Mac. However, the problem could be just that one application that’s not responding....

Can’t decide if you should buy a Mac or PC? It’s a tough decision because both platforms have different advantages and disadvantages. It really also depends a lot on external factors like what other devices you own and what kind of software you use. For example, if you own an Xbox One, a Windows Phone, a Surface tablet and all the other computers in your home are Windows PCs, then it might be more convenient to stick with a PC....

Minecraft has an in-depth enchanting system that, like brewing potions, can give you a competitive edge in combat. If you’re playing PvP, an enchanted weapon or set of armor will place you head and shoulders above another player without enchanted gear. Whether you enchant a sword to deal more damage, a set of boots to help you fall slower, or even a shield to automatically repair itself, learning how Minecraft enchantment works with items will give you an edge in all end-game content....

The killer feature of the Nintendo Switch is that it can, well, switch . It’s a handheld console that slots into a dock to turn it into a home console, and this hybrid design has set the Switch on track to be the best-selling console of all time if it reaches the record levels established by the Sony PlayStation 2. It’s a truly different option than Xbox One or PlayStation 4, which are its generational competition....

You won’t get text notifications if your iPhone’s sound settings or the Messages app are configured to silence alerts. Glitches in your iPhone’s operating system can also mess with text notifications. This tutorial will help you understand why your iPhone isn’t getting text notifications and how to resolve the issue. 1. Turn Off Message Notifications for Apple Watch There’s nothing wrong with your devices if your Apple Watch receives text notifications but your iPhone doesn’t....

Installing third-party firmware on your Wi-Fi router is one of the best ways to improve its performance. When it comes to selecting the optimal Wi-Fi router firmware, it usually boils down to OpenWrt vs. DD-WRT. However, not everyone is familiar with customizing their Wi-Fi router’s firmware, as it sometimes can be technical. This post will discuss the difference between DD-WRT vs. OpenWrt and explain in simple terms which option is better for your home network....

One of the best power management features in Windows is sleep mode, a convenient way to save power and reduce the wear and tear on your PC hardware while it isn’t being used. Normally, your mouse and keyboard are set by default to wake up Windows from sleep mode. This isn’t a problem for most people, but can be troublesome for certain people with a very sensitive mouse. Even slight vibrations can cause Windows to wake up from sleep....