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Introduced back in May , Google is finally rolling out Theft Detection Lock to some Android users in Brazil. Theft Detection Lock helps secure Android devices and user data safe before, during, and after a theft attempt. One highlight feature of the Theft Detection Lock suite is the factory reset protection that prevents thieves from resetting a stolen device to its factory setting. If someone steals your phone and resets it, they can’t set it up “without knowing your device or Google account credentials....

An Apple Watch is more than just a cutting-edge wearable device—it’s a smartwatch that serves as a sophisticated fitness tracker. It features functionality that encourages daily physical activity, nudging you to complete daily activity goals through a system of Activity Rings. A feature of the Apple Watch series, the Fitness app records and interprets your physical metrics, helping you understand your health and progress towards your fitness goals. What Are the Activity Rings?...

A web proxy server alters a user’s IP address without the need for online traffic encryption. This enables the user to privately surf the web making it difficult for malicious forces to infiltrate and acquire your browsing data information. Using a web proxy will also allow a user to access sites that are otherwise inaccessible. So those websites at work you’re often denied access to are now open season. This also holds true for sites blocked in schools and your ISP....

If you are an Airbnb host, you can help to automate tasks and add extra levels of security by using smart locks, cameras, and other smart home equipment. In this article, we have picked out some of the best smart home gadgets you can use in your Airbnb home to monitor your location and manage check-ins and check-outs remotely. The Best Remote Smart Locks If you want to manage an Airbnb location remotely, a smart lock is one of the best investments you can make....

Months ago, Google introduced “Listen to this page” mode in Chrome (for Android) as an experimental flag. The accessibility feature reads texts from websites in over 25 languages, allowing users to customize playback speed and voice. “Listen to this page” is now rolling out globally with even newer functionalities. Minimizing the browser to use other apps paused the text-to-speech audio playback. Google’s latest update to the browser adds background playback to the feature, which fixes this shortcoming....

If you use USB devices, such as USB thumb drives or external USB hard drives a lot, you are most likely very familiar with using the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray. You must click this icon to bring up a menu allowing you to eject external USB devices. We will show you a method for creating a shortcut you can use to quickly access the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box in Windows 7/8/10....

Disney Dreamlight Valley ‘s cooking system is what helps players make money and replenish their energy throughout their stay in the valley. However, when it comes down to it, there are all sorts of things that you can make in the game. One of them being Grilled Eel. This dish might not sound too appetizing, but when the time comes, you’ll want to know how to make it. How to Make Grilled Eel inDisney Dreamlight Valley If you’re wanting to make Grilled Eel, then there are a few things you should know first....

Video comes in all sorts of aspect ratios, such as 16:9 widescreen and 21:9 ultra widescreen . These are pretty immersive, but what about a video that spans a whole 360-degree around you? Yes, it’s possible to make spherical video that really puts the viewer right in the middle of the action, but obviously the equipment that we use to make more traditional video isn’t the right solution. So if you’re interested in either making or consuming 360-degree video, here’s everything that you need to know....

MP3, like many other file types, can get corrupted and damaged due to various reasons. When these files are damaged, they won’t play in any media players on your computer. You’ll need to first repair those MP3 files before they can be played again. Damage to your MP3 files could be caused due to various factors. Maybe there was an issue with your Internet connection while downloading the MP3 files from the Internet....

If you have a Windows 7 machine with a Realtek sound chipset or drivers, then you may have run into a problem where you randomly hear crackling or popping or static while playing audio through your speakers or even headsets. I realized after doing some research that this is a pretty tricky problem to fix and it can be caused by all kinds of issues from latency to drivers to other hardware, etc....

Grounded is designed so that any item you may need can be found throughout the world. Arrows are among the game’s most basic necessities, and they can be crafted using Thistle Needles. However, you’ll have to find thistle plants themselves before you can start letting arrows loose. Here are the locations to search in order to find this purple flower. Where to Find Thistle inGrounded Thistle can be found in multiple locations throughout Grounded ....

Despite being the home of Friends and a host of other beloved TV shows , HBO Max sometimes throws up weird bugs that can’t be explained – especially on Roku devices. If your HBO Max app doesn’t work when it should, there are several steps you can take. Most of these fixes are simple enough that even the most non-tech-savvy person can pull them off without a problem. For example, buffering and playback problems are common issues with easy solutions....

In graphic design, a simple way to make something stand out is to add a border around it. In this article, we’ll show you how to add a border in Photoshop to images, shapes, and text. The best way to amp up your Photoshop skills is to practice , practice , practice . Try adding a border in Photoshop by following the steps below. How To Add a Border Around an Image in Photoshop Imagine you have a photo or image that you want to add a border around in Photoshop....

At its core, the Photoshop brush tool is there for drawing lines and shapes on your designs using strokes. With the help of Photoshop brushes, you can create anything from various patterns and textures, and even change the lighting of your images. Photoshop comes with a built-in set of brushes that you can use to add special effects to your photos. However, it’s a scarce selection with just a few general styles....

Widgets are like mini mobile apps on your phone that combine helpfulness with style. These small displays are a useful addition to your phone’s home screen as they give you easy-to-digest information snapshots. You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen and tap on each widget to fully open the corresponding app. For example, you can add a widget for the Weather or Calendar app on your home screen to get the weather or see your appointments at a glance without having to open the apps....

Alternating the colors of rows and columns in Excel , also known as banding, is one way to make the document easier to read. This practice is helpful when you have documents with lots of data , whether a school or work project. Microsoft Excel doesn’t have a dedicated button to alternate row and column colors, so you’ll have to be creative to achieve the result of banded rows....

We send all sorts of things via email these days, from documents to photos. Whether for business or personal reasons, you may want to send an entire folder that contains many items. You can send a folder using the default email application on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, but you should reduce the size before you attach it . Compressing a folder makes it simpler for you to send and easier for your recipient to receive....

MySQL is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). It handles database instructions and can manage many databases at the same time. For example, if you want to create a new database or add data to an existing database, you send a message to the MySQL server, give it the data you want to add, and tell it where to add it. Whether your business is small or large, your data is an essential element....

Building your own PC is easy, but is it even possible to build your own laptop? Surprisingly, the answer is “yes,” but it all depends on how you define “building” a laptop. There are many different ways to get precisely the laptop you want. Why Is It Hard To Build Your Laptop? One of the greatest strengths in the desktop PC world is that everything is based on open standards. So CPUs, graphics cards, motherboards, and other components are all built to fit together in standard ways....

We’ll walk you through the steps on how to cancel your account. Remember that you’ll lose access to your previously watched content if you cancel. So if you’re not ready to give up access to all the great content on Hulu, we suggest keeping your subscription active. What are Your Options? Before you cancel your Hulu subscription, you should familiarize yourself with other options. Perhaps you’ll want to come back to this streaming service soon to watch another season of Bob’s Burgers, so terminating the subscription might not be the best idea....