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Google Maps is an excellent mapping service, and one so familiar that you will likely turn to it first. It’s great for exploring your future apartment’s neighbourhood or adding driving directions to your website . It comes pre-installed on all Android phones, and even iOS users often choose it thanks to the app’s name recognition. However, Google Maps has its faults. So, depending on your needs and wishes, you might want to consider using an alternative app that gives you more functionality or a different approach....

On its own, the iPad is an impressive device—but pair it with the Apple Pencil and the potential expands by leaps and bounds. The Apple Pencil is one of the most impressive digital styluses to ever hit the market. To truly experience how versatile this stylus is, you need to use it with the right application. Procreate (App Store) — $9.99 If you’re an artist, you need Procreate on your iPad....

Many factors could prevent your AirPods from charging when you place them in the charging case or plug the charging case into power. This tutorial highlights seven troubleshooting steps to try if your AirPods are not charging when connected to power via lightning cable or wireless charging mat. The recommendations listed apply to all AirPods generations and models. 1. Keep the Charging Case Plugged to Power Your iPhone or iPad should display the charging or battery status of your AirPods when you open the charging case—even when it’s connected to power....

Most computers, PC or Mac, come with some sort of antivirus software already installed. Maybe it’s Windows Defender or something else. But no antivirus can catch everything. If you suspect there’s something strange happening with your computer, try one of these free online virus scan and removal sites. What Is An Online Virus Scan & Removal Site? An online virus scan sounds like a website that will scan your computer. That used to be possible....

Leaving the comfort of your house to go to the gym can be hard. When it comes to exercising, a large roadblock can be just getting to the gym to get started. So why not remove this step and do some workouts from home? Not only will you not have to to worry about getting to the gym, but you can also save a lot of money on gym membership....

A faulty Wi-Fi connection doesn’t have to ruin your day. There are plenty of ways you can restore a lost internet connection. Follow these network troubleshooting tips and you’ll be up and running in no time. 1. Check Your Settings First, check your Wi-Fi settings. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi . Switch Wi-Fi to the On position. Phones and tablets also have settings that turn Wi-Fi on and off....

Apple Music has a lot of competition these days in the streaming music space. Not least of which is YouTube Music, which is aggressively matched to Apple’s now mature music service. Apple Music has great streaming quality, is available for Android, and features generous family sharing. It’s also pretty intuitive to use, but there are neat aspects and features of Apple Music that many people either overlook or aren’t advertised well....

YouTube is the single most popular video streaming service on the internet. You’ve probably used it to do research, watch movies or TV shows, or maybe you have YouTube personalities that you love to follow. What you may not realize is that there are a lot of hidden YouTube URL tricks you can use that will make your YouTube experience more streamlined. In this article, we’ll cover the 10 most useful URL tricks you can start using right now....

AirPods are convenient and easy to use—until they begin to malfunction. Save for hardware faults and physical damages, AirPods’ troubles are easy to fix. In this tutorial, we highlight eight troubleshooting steps to try if your AirPods fail to produce audio when connected to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. 1. Increase Your Device Volume First things first: make sure your device’s output volume isn’t low or muted. Press the volume up button on your smartphone or computer and check if your AirPods now play audio....

With the slew of internet-based messaging apps available today, one might think that SMS is dead, but that’s not the case. It’s still useful for communicating with non-smartphone users or receiving updates from companies such as your bank or utility service providers. Traditionally, sending text messages or SMS was reserved for devices like a mobile phone that had a SIM card . However, there are different options you can use to send and receive text messages from your computer....

We’re back with another review of a 3D printer from AnyCubic. Last time we reviewed the Mono X, one of AnyCubic’s MSLA printers . This time we tried the AnyCubic Vyper , a mid-range FDM 3D printer that will set you back between $359 and $431 depending on which variant you order. All in all, the Vyper is a great entry-level filament printer that will have you printing objects right away, without a lot of setup time or trial and error....

Is Apple TV not working on Roku for you? Let’s dive into how you can fix freezes and error messages that happen when you try to stream Apple TV on your Roku TV or other device. Why Is Apple TV Not Working on Your Roku? Apple TV can stop working on Roku for a handful of reasons. Internet connectivity issues, outdated software, server outages, and device incompatibility are common culprits....

Apple Weather and its accompanying widgets for the iPhone provide all the information you need to keep tabs on weather conditions throughout the day. But like any other application, the Weather app can also encounter technical glitches, connectivity errors, and conflicting settings preventing it from working. This troubleshooting guide shows you how to fix Apple Weather when it malfunctions on your iPhone. 1. Force-Quit and Relaunch Weather A quick way to fix unexpected crashes, freezes, and data loading issues with Apple Weather on your iPhone is to force-quit and relaunch the app....

I’ve been running Windows 8 for a few weeks now and I recently ran into an issue when trying to play some video files. I take a lot of video from my Panasonic HD camcorder and the files are all .M2TS files, which the Video app in Windows 8 can play, but not Windows Media Player. It would give me an error saying Windows Media Player encountered a problem while downloading the playlist , whatever that means....

By default, Microsoft Word uses inches as its unit of measurement in dialog boxes and on the ruler. You can change measurement units to centimeters, picas, points, or millimeters. This post shows you how to change this setting in Word 2016 and earlier. Change Measurement Units in Word To change the default measurement units in Word , click on File and then Options . If you are using Word 2010 or earlier, then click the Office button and click the Word Options button at the bottom....

Updating Google Chrome comes with immense benefits: improved browsing experience, better security, new features, bug fixes, etc. Sadly, hundreds of Android users miss out on these benefits because they cannot install Chrome updates . In this guide, we’ll exhaustively cover troubleshooting steps to follow if Google Chrome is not updating on your Android smartphone or tablet. First, we should mention that canceling and restarting the update can fix the problem. Then, proceed to the solutions listed below if the Chrome update keeps failing or gets stuck in the unending “Pending” loop ....

We’re about to crack the toughest question to hit this generation of video games. Is a controller vs mouse and keyboard better for gaming? With more games like Call of Duty and Fortnite supporting cross-platform play, we’re finally entering the era of mixed platform lobbies, so this question has never been more important. PC gaming is unquestionably better for frame rate, graphics , and overall experience. Many e-sport competitions, such as the new $3 million Apex Legends league, are also PC-only....

All biomes within Disney Dreamlight Valley contain its own set of unique and docile critters. Each animal you meet can also be fed, however, you’ll only be able to do so using a specific ingredient. A particular example of a creature you’ll eventually meet is the raccoon. If you’ve seen one, but aren’t sure how to approach and feed it, then you can find out how to do so below....

Making food in Disney Dreamlight Valley can be fun if you know what you’re doing. However, some dishes require that you be at a certain place at a certain time to get those ingredients. One of the recipes that require careful planning is Steamed Fugu. This potentially dangerous dish is normally only prepared by highly trained chefs. Fortunately, Dreamlight Valley players won’t require rigorous experience in order to throw the recipe together....

Previously, we talked about ripping and encoding CDs; here, we’ll cover how to make sure those files are properly tagged. We’ll do this using a program called EasyTAG . First, though, what exactly is tagging? ID3 tags are little bits of text stored inside the MP3 file itself. These tags are what make it possible for a music player or portable device to show you the artist, album, song title, and even cover art....