As technology continues to evolve, so too does the way we watch TV and video content. With new devices like tablets, HDTVs, and web cams becoming more popular, there are plenty of ways to get your fix without breaking the bank. Here are some of the best deals on TVs, tablets, and other devices this holiday season. AmazonBasics TV: Get a 32-inch 4K TV for only $269.99 this holiday season! This deal is available now through November 30th....
Tab completion is a great way to type commands faster on any operating system. By completing the commands you want to type, you can save time and avoid having to search for the right keystrokes. Here are some tips on how to use tab completion in your writing: Start by opening a new file and creating a new line of code. Then, use tab completion to type the command you want to execute....
Chrome apps that duplicate websites offer a number of benefits for users. First, they provide a quick and easy way to access the same content on multiple devices. Second, they can save users time by providing offline access to content. Finally, they can help users stay organized by providing a centralized location for all of their online content. .. There are quite a few web apps for Chrome that seem to be nothing more than ‘prettified’ shortcuts to our favorite websites, but is that all they are, or is there more to them?...
There are a lot of email clients out there, and which one is best for desktop or web-based use? Here’s a look at the three most popular email clients: Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Apple Safari Earlier this week we asked you to share your email workflow and you all responded in force. TusconMatt doesn’t miss desktop clients one bit: Thunderbird got lots of love in this week’s Ask the Readers comments, Merriadoc was but one of the many, many, readers that based their workflow on Thunderbird:...
Google Maps is slow on many computers because of its use of Java. Java is a programming language that Google uses to create its maps. When you use Google Maps, the computer has to wait for the Java interpreter to start up before it can start displaying the map. This can take a long time, especially on older computers. The new version of Google Maps is great, but what do you do when it works smoothly for everyone else yet it is unbearably slow on your own computers?...
When it comes to technology, there are always those who say that the more expensive the product, the better. And while this may be true in some cases, it’s not always the case. In fact, many people find that they don’t need as much expensive technology as they once thought they did. Here are five reasons why you don’t need an expensive smartphone any longer: You can get a good one for less money....
There are a few things you can do to keep your PC’s data safe. One is to use create synchronization software, such as Windows’ built-in synchronization tool or the popular Synchronize.com. Another is to back up your PC regularly, either through a hard drive or a cloud-based service. And lastly, be sure to keep your computer’s security settings up to date. Keeping your data safe by performing regular backups is important....
If you’re using Windows 8, you can open pinned websites in the desktop IE by right-clicking on them and choosing “Open in new window.” If you’re using a previous version of IE, you may need to use the “Open in current window” option. The ability to pin websites to your Start Screen is a nice touch in Windows 8, however by default the sites you pin open with the Metro version of Internet Explorer....
If you have a window in your Mac that you want to move to a different space on the screen, there are a few steps you can take to make the process easier. First, open System Preferences and select the Window Manager. Then, under Window Manager options, select “Move windows.” If you have multiple windows open in System Preferences, they will all be moved together. If you only have one window open in System Preferences, it will not be moved....
Outlook 2013 is a great email management program. However, if you are like most people, you may not have all the tools you need to manage your email attachments. In this article, we will show you how to use the Outlook 2013 features to organize and manage your email attachments. Open Outlook and click on the Tools button in the top left corner of the screen. Under the Tools heading, click on Email Management....
There are a lot of codecs out there, and it can be hard to know which one to use for a particular media file. Here’s how to play any media file with the right codecs: Choose the right codec for your device. Some devices have different codecs than others. For example, an iPhone has AVI and MPEG-4 video files, while a PC has Windows Media Video and MPEG-2 files. If you’re not sure which codec your device supports, consult your manufacturer or online resources....
Firefox is a popular web browser and it has a lot of features. One of the features that Firefox has is the ability to add tools to the toolbar. This can be useful if you want to quickly and easily do something on your computer. One way to add tools to your toolbar is by using the Add-ons Manager. This manager can be found in the Tools menu in Firefox. Once you have access to the Add-ons Manager, you will see a list of all the add-ons that are installed on your computer....
If you’re like most people, you probably store a lot of files and folders in your cloud storage account. But what if you want to share some of those files or folders with someone else? Here’s how to do it. First, open the cloud storage folder that you want to share. (You can find it by going to your account settings and looking for the “Files” section.) Next, click on the “Share” button next to the file or folder that you want to share....
If you’re like most people, you probably get notifications for email newsletters on your iPhone. But if you don’t care about the emails, or if they’re just getting in your way, there’s a way to stop getting them. To stop getting email notifications on your iPhone, open the Settings app and select “Notifications.” Under “Notifications,” select “Unsubscribe from this email list.” This will stop all future email notifications from being sent to your iPhone....
If you’re like most people, you probably have a few external folders on your computer that you access frequently. For example, you might have a folder for your photos, a folder for your music, and a folder for your videos. If you sync these folders with SkyDrive, you can keep all of your files in one place and easily access them from any device. Here’s how to sync external folders with SkyDrive:...
There are a few things you can do to tell the difference between hardware and software problems. Hardware problems are caused by physical objects, such as hardware buttons or switches, while software problems are caused by programs, such as Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh computers. Hardware problems can be fixed with a simple fix, while software problems may require more than a simple fix. For example, if your computer is freezing and you can’t seem to fix it, you may need to replace the motherboard....
If you’re an avid reader, you know that having a Kindle is a great way to read books electronically. But what if you have books, articles, comics, and other content that you want to read on your Kindle? Here’s how to transfer files, web sites, comics, and RSS feeds to your Amazon Kindle. To transfer files: Connect your Kindle to your computer using the USB cable. Open the “Kindle” folder on your computer....
If you’re a web developer, you know that source code is one of the most important aspects of your work. But if you’re not familiar with how to view source code on your iPhone or iPad, there’s a good chance that you’re not doing everything that you could to keep your source code safe and secure. One way to protect your source code is by using a web browser extension like WebPageSource....
Windows Media Player 10 has been known to swap mouse buttons and customize the default font, but a new report claims that the software can also dupes your keyboard’s keystrokes. According to PCWorld, Windows Media Player 10 can “read and write keystrokes” if you’re not careful. The site says that this feature is hidden in the program’s preferences, and it’s possible to enable it without knowing about it. PCWorld warns that enabling this feature could allow someone to steal your passwords or other confidential information....
Microsoft today released a new version of Internet Explorer 11, which is now available to download from the Microsoft Download Center. This update includes bug fixes and improvements, and is recommended for all users who are using Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. If you have not already downloaded the latest version of IE11, we recommend doing so now. The update can be found at the Microsoft Download Center under the name “IE11 Stable for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2....
