Nothing can be more frustrating than a tech problem. Your machine or device just isn’t working the way it should, and everything you try just doesn’t take care of the issue. Even the help you find by Googling or talking to support doesn’t work. Even our writers have experienced that. We asked our writers, “What was the last tech problem that had you stumped?” Our Opinion Android seemed to be very frustrating to many of our writers....
When you download a new program for your Mac, it often comes with a “.dmg” file. Easily identifiable by their disk-on-paper icon, the “dmg” extension stands for disk image. When you double-click on the dmg, it mounts (or, more properly, attaches), revealing its contents in the Finder. From there, users drag and drop the image’s contents into the Applications directory to install new apps on their Macs. This process is very different from Windows’ installer-lead process and can lead to misadventures for new macOS users....
Big is the new black when it comes to monitors as far as I’m concerned, and that’s why I want Samsung’s ginormous new monitor, the Odyssey Neo G9. Key Takeaways Samsung’s latest gaming monitor is the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9, which costs $2,499.99. The high-end specs on the G9 are tempting me even though I’m not a gamer. If spending that much money on a monitor isn’t in your budget, there are plenty of similarly sized displays to consider....
Among Us has quickly risen up the streaming charts all over the world and every streamer has jumped on to this game. It is gaining popularity like never seen before with more than 1.5 million players playing the game concurrently. If you want to know why Among Us is so popular right now, give this feature a read. Why Among Us Got So Popular Among Us was released way back in 2018 but didn’t manage to make that much of a difference when it came out....
Artificial intelligence (AI) image apps are exploding, and artists’ copyrights are blowing up with them. AI selfie filter apps are starting to appear on iOS and Android.These generated images are based on millions of copyrighted works. AI is no more intelligent than your spell checker. You’ve probably seen the impressive and weird products of Dall-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, so-called AI image creators that generate images from a soup of existing works, gathered from the internet....
Smartphones are cool. Explosions are cool. But combining the two are not so cool. Every now and again we hear cases of smartphones exploding, and this has become a major concern because such explosions are life-threatening. While it’s very rare, Samsung was forced to recall the entire Note 7 lineup after over thirty-five cases of smartphone explosions were reported. Since the Note 7 fiasco, we’ve had several isolated cases of smartphones exploding, and last year we witnessed the worst case scenario where a man died after his phone exploded and caught fire....
Spotify will now sell you concert tickets, either through the app or from a new Spotify Tickets website. But don’t get excited about the end of Ticketmaster just yet. Spotify is trialing direct concert ticket sales to fans. It will still add a booking fee on top. Many venues even take a cut of a band’s merch sales. The problem with concert tickets is there’s always a service in the middle taking a cut....
Samsung will unveil its latest S21 phones next week, and if the rumors prove true, there’s a lot to look forward to, such as an included stylus and better cameras. Key Takeaways Samsung’s latest S21 phones won’t be officially announced until next week, but rumors of high-end specs are whetting my appetite.Leaked specifications suggest the phones will come in three different screen sizes and sport minor design tweaks.The primary camera on the highest-end model will have a 108-megapixel sensor, and the whole lineup is expected to include Qualcomm’s latest and greatest mobile processor....
On January, 21th, Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 10 build 11102 to the Fast ring of updates. The new preview for Insiders is the third build the company is rolling out as part of the Redstone update that is due later this year, and it’s the second preview released in 2016. Windows 10 Redstone build 11102 doesn’t bring significant changes, but the software giant is including a new version of Microsoft Edge web browser that includes a right-click menu on the back and forward buttons to quick access to recently visited websites in the current tab....
Build 21296 for Windows 10 is now available for download in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is preview number 55 that Microsoft is making available for testers, and it’s a small update that introduces several changes and fixes. According to the changelogs, Windows 10 build 21296 ships an updated version of the clipboard history feature, allowing you to pin, unpin, delete, and sync individual entries. The Storage Spaces experience available in the Settings app is now expanding to more testers in the Dev Channel....
Though the technical preview of Windows 10 was already out some weeks back, it was only for the Windows based computers. Microsoft had released the beta version for developers already, but there was nothing for smartphones running on Windows OS, and here is a good news. Windows has announced the Windows 10 Consumer Preview to be unveiled in January next year. Microsoft will be present at the CES in early January, but however, that will not be the venue of the unveil....
Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Mobile build 10549 to the Fast ring of updates. The new build for mobile devices includes a number of fixes and improvements over build 10536, including improvements on Cortana, Messaging app, and various other changes. Windows 10 Mobile build 10549 is available immediately, but the software giant warns that it’s releasing the new preview with a bug that blocks build 10536 from installing the new update, as such the new build is only available for mobile handsets running Windows Phone 8....
Windows Phone 8.1 update is now available for download. Although the update isn’t finish and it’s meant for software developers, Microsoft is also allowing regular customers to download the latest major Windows Phone update on their phones. This isn’t an ordinary update, this is a major update for Windows phones as it includes brand new features such as Cortana, the Siri’s killer digital assistant, new notification center, a skinned Tiles for the Start scree, and many more enhancements....
UPDATED 6/12/2019: Xbox Backward Compatibility is a feature that allows you to play your favorite Xbox 360 (and some Xbox classics) games on any Xbox One, including the original Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X. The only caveat is that not every game works using this feature, as they have to be converted, and available in the compatibility list. In June 2019, the last batch of games added to the compatibility list include: Asura’s Wrath, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, Enchanted Arms, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Far Cry Classic, Far Cry Instincts Predator, Infinite Undiscovery, Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie, Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands, Skate, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Syndicate, Too Human, and Unreal Tournament III....
XCOM Chimera Squad focuses on squad matches. To maintain peace in City 31, your team has to be quick and responsive. This XCOM Chimera Squad guide will help you to understand basic game mechanics as well as important updates on how to play and win matches. There are a lot of things to keep in mind, so if you are starting new or just want to refresh your memories then try out the tips of this guide....
The makers of password managers advertise their software as a safe way to store the keys to your digital life, but recent incidents cast doubt on those claims. The password management software LastPass reported two security breaches in three months. Experts say that you need to choose your password management software wisely. You should also keep your software up to date to fend off hackers. LastPass CEO Karim Toubba has revealed that the password manager was breached for a second time....
Anchor, occasionally referred to as Anchor FM, is a popular podcasting platform that offers free podcast recording, editing, hosting, distribution, and monetization tools to the general public. Using the official Anchor apps or website, anyone can import an existing podcast to take advantage of its tools or create a new audio project from scratch. The Anchor apps can also be used for downloading and listening to podcasts created by others....
If you are an iPhone user, you are likely using Safari as your primary browser. Given Apple’s decision not to allow its users to set their own default apps, Safari is the smartest way to surf the Web on iOS devices. However, if you prefer one of the third-party browser alternatives, Firefox is one of the best on iOS. Firefox is full of tricks for browsing the Internet on your iPhone or iPad....
Your next smartphone may be pricier than you expected due to the global chip shortage, experts say. Key Takeaways Apple is the latest smartphone manufacturer to warn that a global chip shortage may affect supplies of new models. Experts say prices for new phones may rise, and availability could be limited. The current semiconductor chip shortage will likely last into 2022. Apple and other companies are warning of manufacturing constraints due to a shortfall in critical components....
Microsoft officially acknowledges that is working on Windows 8.1 Update 1 and says that it will arrive this spring. We’ve been seeing many leaks recently about the update, but today February 23, at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, the software giant talked in details of the new features coming to Windows 8.1 to improve usability with mouse and keyboard. During the conference Microsoft talked about features, such as tweaks to improve app switching by showing running apps in the taskbar and the ability to pin modern apps to the taskbar....
