Apple TV is at the center of countless home entertainment setups, so tvOS 17’s release will interest many folks. This may be one of the most significant tvOS updates we can recall, and there are plenty of cool new features worth highlighting, so if you’re an Apple TV owner, here are the headline changes you need to know about. The FaceTime App on a Big Screen One of the flagship new features is the integration of FaceTime ....
Do you need to rename several files at once in Windows? It can be quite the task to do it manually, but Windows supports scripts that you can run to automate the renaming process, saving you loads of time. As an example, consider a case like in the example image above where you have a folder of hundreds of images each named Copy of and then a word or two, like Copy of Black Tea....
When you talk about downloading a torrent file, it’s normally assumed that you’re looking to download some illegal and copyright protected content from the Internet. This belief is so popular that many companies have simply blocked access to torrents from their internal networks. The question is, how do you download legal torrents while in your office where the entire torrent network is blocked? Well, that’s where the Transmission web interface comes into the picture....
Hard coding sounds like a complex programming concept, but it’s a fundamental concept in Microsoft Excel. Let’s learn what it is and when you should use it. The concept is familiar to those well-versed in a programming language — just replace cells with variables that hold specific values, and the functional meaning remains the same. A Crash Course in Cell References To understand hard coding, we need to know how Excel cell references work because that’s where it all starts....
Any device that connects to a WiFi network must identify itself to the network using a unique network address. This unique identifier, known as the Media Access Control (MAC) address helps the network administrators or observers track or profile every user’s network activity and location over time. While you may not have to worry about your device’s MAC address most of the time, there are times you need to know your network adapter’s MAC address....
Instup.exe is an executable file that’s downloaded alongside other files when you install the Avast antivirus software on your computer. It’s a very important component of the virus-scanning software. Without instup.exe, you may not be able to update Avast on your computer. Despite being a legitimate file, however, instup.exe is known to cause performance issues on Windows devices. For example, some Avast users report that instup.exe sometimes consumes up to 100% of CPU resources, thereby rendering other apps unusable....
If you’re a Microsoft 365 user, you may have seen the icon for the Power Automate app listed among Microsoft apps you’re more familiar with, like Excel , Powerpoint, and Outlook. We’ll discuss what Power Automate is and what it can do. Then we’ll take a look at a few useful Power Automate templates that you can implement right away. Many office jobs involve repetitive tasks that don’t take a rocket scientist to perform–things like saving an email attachment to a particular folder on OneDrive or Dropbox or creating a task in Microsoft Planner out of a message in Microsoft Teams....
macOS has a lot of powerful built-in tools to help users be more productive throughout the day, and one of the most effective of these is Mission Control on Mac. Mission Control allows users to see every application currently open and makes it easy to swap between virtual desktops. If you use only two applications at a time, you can swap between them easily enough by tapping CTRL + Tab; but if you work with six or more at a time, it’s far easier to select the right app through Mission Control....
Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms. If you forget your password, though, it’s not much use. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to reset your Twitter password if you forget it or get locked out of your account. If you forget your Twitter password, the first thing you should do is reset it. How to Reset Your Forgotten Twitter Password from the Web If you can’t access your Twitter account and need a new password, you’ll first need an up-to-date email address and a valid phone number....
If your computer is sluggish , one of the ways to investigate what’s causing the problem is to check the Task Manager. While Task Manager displays the running processes that could be hogging all the resources, it doesn’t necessarily explain what they mean. Wsappx is one of those unfamiliar services you’ll see in Task Manager. However, even though you can see the wsappx process, it isn’t entirely clear what it does....
You might have heard the term “backwards compatibility” thrown around in conversations about current and next-generation consoles. In particular, Microsoft’s addition of backwards compatibility to the Xbox One made quite a splash in gaming circles. You may be wondering what the big deal is. What is Xbox backwards compatibility? The Meaning Of Backwards Compatibility The concept of backwards compatibility is pretty simple. When a company brings out a new version of media device, it can still play media created for its predecessor....
Are you frustrated by the YouTube app crashing on your iPhone or Android? There’s a good chance the mobile app is experiencing an issue or your smartphone’s system isn’t working as it should. The problem is easy to fix in most cases, and we’ll show you how. Some reasons your YouTube closes unexpectedly include your phone being too hot, YouTube’s cache being faulty, your VPN not getting along with YouTube, and your phone running out of storage space....
SourceYouTube Hype is a new feature announced at the just-concluded Made on YouTube 2024 event. With Hype, YouTube aims to help smaller creators get their channels and content discovered. The concept behind Hype is to help “emerging YouTube channels grow by connecting them with new audiences.” Additionally, YouTube says it’ll allow passionate fans to get involved in their favorite creators’ success stories. SourceYouTube Leaderboards are country-specific and consist of the top 100 most hyped videos, with the top-hyped videos earning a special badge....
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers available for mobile devices and desktop PCs—but what you see definitely isn’t all you get. If you want a basic browsing experience, Chrome offers that, but you can extend and modify Chrome to suit your own needs. One way to do this is to enable Chrome flags. These are hidden settings and features that you can enable to change how Chrome works....
It used to be that intercom systems were the sole domain of large businesses and people who lived in butler-equipped mansions. Now, even regular folk can get a decent wireless intercom system for home or office use. Moms no longer have to shout that dinner’s ready, which is sure to make everyone’s home a little more peaceful. Here are ten of the best wireless intercom solutions for various applications at home or for your small business....
Apple Mac computers are usually rock-solid when it comes to reliability, but sometimes you push that power button and get nothing but a black screen! Maybe your Mac switches on, but you can’t get it to boot into the OS. If you can’t get your Mac to turn on or boot into macOS , here are some steps you can follow to get back in business. 1. Perform a Forced Power Cycle Macs don’t have a physical power switch that connects or disconnects power flow....
Having a virtual private network (VPN) on your Chromebook is essential. VPN services can shield your Chromebook from the dangers of public Wi-Fi networks and cyberattacks. You can also unblock geo-restricted content, bypass firewalls, and save money on shopping using a VPN. We’ll list some of the best VPN providers’ apps that work on devices running the Chrome operating system (Chrome OS). In addition, we’ll show you different ways to set up VPN apps and connections on Chromebooks....
The Automator app is one hidden gem in macOS that not too many Mac users are aware of. The tool lets you create custom shortcuts (Quick Actions, Workflows, and Apps) that help automate repetitive and tedious tasks . We’ll briefly explore some functionalities of the Automator app and show you how to create automations for simple everyday tasks. 1. Capture Screenshots macOS has a variety of keyboard shortcuts for capturing screenshots and recordings....
Whether you’re trying to join a Discord server to become an admin of a gaming community or for occasional chats with a group of friends or colleagues, getting the Invite Invalid error on Discord is annoying. Even when you don’t get an error message, many users report that some invitation links sometimes don’t work at all. There can be a few different reasons for this issue on Discord. We’ll go over every possible reason why your Discord invites aren’t working, as well as how to fix them....
Chromebooks have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their versatility, ease of use, and affordability. Some Chromebooks come equipped with a built-in stylus pen, offering additional functionality for users who require a more precise input method for tasks such as note-taking, drawing, or graphic design. When selecting a Chromebook with a built-in stylus pen, it’s essential to consider factors such as the responsiveness and accuracy of the stylus, the device’s overall performance, battery life, and display quality....
