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Twenty years ago, Microsoft released Windows 2000. A rock-solid, 32-bit business-oriented alternative to Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition, it paved the way for future consumer versions, including Windows 10. Here’s why we remember it so fondly. It Was Based on Windows NT…
Read moreSome slow-moving businesses and government agencies may not accept documents over email, forcing you to fax them in. If you are forced to send a fax, you can do it from your computer for free. We’ve previously covered ways to electronically sign documents without printing and sca…
Read moreWindows 10 won’t hassle you to install an antivirus as Windows 7 did. Since Windows 8, Windows now includes a built-in free antivirus called Windows Defender. But is it really the best for protecting your PC–or even just good enough? Windows Defender was originally known as Micro…
Read moreKhamosh Pathak Want to make an Instagram Story more interesting and engaging? Give it a background score. A relatable or even funny music backdrop can do wonders for your Instagram Story. Here’s how to add music to your Instagram Stories. Instagram has a huge library of music cli…
Read moreHadrian/Shutterstock Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android are two mobile platforms with very different approaches to security, privacy, and software selection. Migrating from one to the other can be an adjustment. If you’re jumping the Android ship to an iPhone, here are a few things…
Read moreApple, Inc. Emoji are a great tool for expressing complex thoughts quickly, but finding the right one can be tricky while using Messages and other apps. Luckily, there’s a way to search through emojis on an iPhone or iPad to find the one you’re looking for. Here’s how. This works…
Read moreBenj Edwards Up in the corner of your keyboard sits an oft-neglected key with a long history: Scroll Lock. Luckily, you can easily remap Scroll Lock to serve a more useful purpose, or configure it as a shortcut to launch a program on Windows 10. But It’s Already Useful The Scroll…
Read moreJustin Duino YouTube Music Premium subscribers have the option to adjust the audio streaming quality on their mobile devices and on their computers. As everything is set to “Normal” by default, you’ll want to increase the quality, especially while listening at home. Before we get…
Read moremdbildes/Shutterstock.com Laptops and liquids are a bad combination, but accidents happen. If you’re reading this after a spill, the first thing you should do is turn off your machine, and then remove the power cable and battery as soon as possible. Warning: Electricity and water…
Read moreArtem Oleshko/Shutterstock.com How do you trace a phone call? According to TV shows and films, you just have to keep someone talking long enough for a detective to pinpoint his location. While this overused trope can add some tension when paired with a timer ever-so-slowly tickin…
Read moreJoanna Baziuk/Shutterstock Just like the iPhone, Apple Watches are water-resistant, but not waterproof. Let’s look at what it’s safe to do while wearing your watch, and which watery activities you should avoid. Apple Watch Water Resistance The Apple Watch Series One has a water r…
Read moreKhamosh Pathak To compete in the enterprise video conferencing world, Google Meet (formerly known as Google Hangouts) is a more barebones focused version of Zoom. If you’re looking for a free and secure Zoom alternative, here’s how you can start a Google Meet video conference. Th…
Read moreImagine being immersed in an engaging emotional gaming experience—only to have the moment ruined by an obnoxiously loud achievement notification using a short punto spoil what just happened. Instead, disable Xbox notifications so they don’t interrupt your gaming experience. While…
Read moreKhamosh Pathak Sometimes, the first time isn’t the charm. Sometimes, you figure out a better name for your Facebook page a couple of weeks down the line. Don’t worry, you can change your Facebook page’s name at any time! To get started, open the Facebook page in your favorite bro…
Read moreNeirfy/Shutterstock The iPhone has earned a reputation as a security-focused device thanks (in part) to Apple’s iron grip on the ecosystem. However, no device is perfect when it comes to security. So, can your iPhone be hacked? What are the risks? What It Means to “Hack” an iPhon…
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