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Shutting down your PC versus putting it to sleep has been a long-debated subject. Some argue that turning a computer on and off too many times will damage the components, which decreases the overall lifespan. Others say that putting a computer to sleep is a waste of electricity, especially if left unused for an extended period of time. Who’s right in this matter? This article explores the pros and cons of these options to decide which is better for your computer....

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless are the big three cellphone carriers in the United States. (A fourth major carrier, Sprint, was acquired by T-Mobile in 2020.) Often called mobile network operators (MNOs), they own their networks and compete aggressively on price, plans, and phones. How Prepaid Carriers Work Prepaid wireless carriers, on the other hand, typically price their no-contract plans lower than the MNOs because these carriers don’t maintain their own network infrastructure and licensed radio spectrum....

Why Does Your Firestick Say Network Disconnected? The Firestick is the device used to navigate the TV interface and relay instructions to it. The Fire TV offers streamlined access to every major subscription available while allowing the user to access the Internet and Google Play Store and download fascinating apps and games to the user’s liking. Contents What Does It Mean Network Disconnected? Network Disconnected means that a certain hindrance is obstructing the Fire TV’s access to the Internet....

Following Instagram’s announcement last week that the app would be moving away from photo-sharing, some photographers have been left wondering where they stand—but content experts say they have plenty of options. Key Takeaways Instagram will be moving away from photo-sharing to focus on creators, video, shopping, and messaging.It’s a move that will likely help the social platform keep pace with popular competitors like TikTok and YouTube.Experts say photographers will continue to have options for photo-sharing on the app and on alternative platforms....

The Oculus Go VR headset makes it possible for anybody to experience the full potential of virtual reality. The ability to run all of the best VR experiences without requiring a connection to another device is brilliantly balanced. We’ll go over the reasons why your Oculus Go won’t charge in this article. There could be a number of reasons why your Oculus Go headset isn’t charging. If you are an Oculus Go user wonder how long does Oculus Go battery last....

Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 19555 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the fifth update available for testers, but because builds in the Fast ring are no longer linked to a specific major update, it’s not clear if these changes will be included with the 20H2 update expected to arrive in late 2020. Windows 10 build 19555, according to the software giant, is a small update that resolves Start Code 10 after a USB 3....

On September 14, Microsoft released Windows 10 Mobile build 10536.1004 to the Fast ring of updates. This is the seventh build and the software giant is including a number of changes and changes that brings the mobile operating system closer to completion. However, the new build is rolling out to the Fast ring of updates, which also means that there are various bugs, issues, and fewer workarounds. Microsoft is making available a new version of its mobile operating system, but warns that there are a number of known issues that you should be aware before installing build 10536 in your handset....

Microsoft is expected to release Windows 11 during the second half of 2021, but even before the company officially announces the new OS, an early internal build (21996) leaked onto the web, giving us an early look at the upgrade experience from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In this hands-on video, you will see how the upgrade process has been updated. The Windows 11 upgrade process hasn’t changed significantly since the OS is based on the same core available on Windows 10....

As the plans for Windows 9 keeps heating up, today WZor, a very good source who is known for leaking Microsoft information, is claiming that Windows 9 RTM (or release to manufacturing) could arrive by October 21, 2014. The new information follows recent rumors of Microsoft planning to skip Windows 8.2 and jumping straight to Windows 9 as a new strategy to end the bad publicity of Windows 8 and move forward....

In the first month of 2014, January, Xbox Live Gold members are getting two new Xbox 360 games for free: “Sleeping Dogs” and “Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light” The first free game is Sleeping Dogs, normally the game cost $19.99, and it will be available for download from January 1st until the 15th. Then from January 16th and until the end of month, Xbox Live Gold members will able to download Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light....

On Windows 10, if your device is having issues, you can reset it to fix performance problems, as well as startup, shutdown, memory usage, and app issues. However, at the time to push the reset button, Windows 10 offers two options. The “Reset this PC” option available through the Settings app, and the “Fresh Start” option, which is available through the Windows Security app. So, now the question is: what’s the difference between the two, and why you should choose one over the other?...

Diablo Immortal is an action MMORPG released by Blizzard for Mobile. It is based on the time between Diablo II & Diablo III takes place. In this game, play as one of 6 classes and battle the evils that are ahead with your Allies. Leveling Up to the max in the fastest manner possible is the best way of conquering your foes. But what do you do in the game after you max out at Level 60?...

No matter when you introduced technology into your life, no matter your age and what era it was, there was a learning curve, be it when you were a child, a teenager, a young adult, middle age, or even a senior. And no matter whether it was in the 80s when personal computers began popping up, the 90s when the Internet was really taking off, or the 2000s, when social media caught hold of the community aspect....

Fortnite has been one of the best games in the Battle Royale genre. Chapter 2 season 3 is about to come to an end and everyone is wondering when is season 4 coming out. There’s not much that has been out, but we still have many important things to share. So here’s all we know about Fortnite chapter 2 season 4 release date & time, and what all it’s going to feature....

We all know how important Diamonds are in Minecraft. You use them to craft Armor, Tools, Weapons, Enchanting Table, etc. It is also needed in making the best equipment in the game, Netherite. Even though it is an important resource, it is rare to find compared to other resource ores like Iron and Gold. But after the 1.18 Update in Minecraft, the Ore Distribution and Generation has been completely changed. Now there are more Diamonds?...

Retro-gaming has exploded in popularity recently. A lot of this has to do with the availability of single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi that makes video game emulation easy. However, if you’re a retro-gaming purist, you probably want to avoid emulation. But how do you get your hands on old, authentic game cartridges and discs? Fortunately, there are a number of online retailers that can help you start or continue your collection....

Gleamy Ooblets are a specific kind of Ooblets that have a different color. As you may know, Ooblets have three types – Common, Uncommon and Gleam. Out of these, the ones in the Gleam category are very rare which makes it a challenge to find them. When you see a shiny Ooblet, you will be able to recognize it immediately because it will not blend in with others. In this guide, we will explain where and how to find Gleamy Ooblets in Ooblets....

The version 20H2 for Windows 10 (October 2020 Update) is now rolling out slowly to millions of devices around the world, and this hands-on walkthrough video highlights all the new features and enhancements that will make the operating system more capable to make you more productive. Windows 10 20H2 is the tenth major release that Microsoft is releasing (since the original release) for desktops and laptops, and it’s a small update to supplement the May 2020 Update....

Microsoft begins to roll out Windows 10 build 14316 to the Fast ring of updates for PC. The new preview for Insiders includes many new features and improvements the company is planning to release with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. While the software giant will slowly be introducing the new feature planned for the summer, build 14316 is not a small preview, as it introduces a big number of the upcoming features....

Microsoft gets closer to finalize the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The company has just began rolling Windows 10 build 14383 to the Fast ring for PC and Mobile devices. The new update comes with a many new improvements and fixes, but perhaps the biggest change is the removal of the watermark in the bottom right corner. It’s important to note this change, because it signals when Microsoft has completed the development of a new version, and it’s move to the finalization process to get the operating system ready for the masses on August 2nd....