There are a lot of great web applications out there, but if you’re not always online, you might want to consider keeping some of them offline. Here are six popular ones that you can keep offline: Google Maps: This application is one of the most popular on the internet, and it’s perfect for staying connected while you’re out of town or on vacation. You can use it to find addresses and landmarks, as well as plan your route....
When it comes to comics, there are a few things that always seem to be in demand on the iPad and Android devices. First and foremost is comics, as both platforms offer a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading stories. Additionally, both platforms offer great ways for people to share their favorite comics with others. Finally, both platforms offer great ways for people to find new and interesting comics to read....
If you’re a gamer, you know that a good gaming setup can be expensive. But don’t worry, there are ways to save money on your gaming hardware without sacrificing quality. One way is to print and play games. You can download games for free or purchase them used. Another way to save money on your gaming hardware is to DIY pipe monitor mounts and use Android timers. .. It’s that tips box time of week again; read on to see how you can print games for cheap entertainment, build a pipe-based monitor stand, and enjoy easy timer countdowns on your Android phone....
Keep an eye on your Android battery use. There are a few ways to do this, depending on your device and how you use it. If you’re using a phone that has a battery percentage indicator, keep an eye on it so you know when it’s getting low. If you’re using a phone that doesn’t have a battery percentage indicator, try using an app like Battery Life Pro to monitor your battery usage and see where you can cut back....
If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of email attachments. Whether it’s pictures of your cat or receipts from your job, there’s always something to store in your Gmail inbox. But what if you want to automatically backup all of your attachments? That’s easy! Just use IFTTT and create a recipe that will backup all of your attachments to Google Drive. Here’s how: Log into your Google account and open the IFTTT app....
User account control (UAC) is a security feature in many popular software applications that allows users to restrict or stop access to their computer or device. UAC can be a helpful tool if you want to keep your users safe and secure, but it can also be a challenge if you don’t know how to use it correctly. Here are four tips to help you avoid UAC popups: Be aware of the features of your software that allow UAC....
If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of data stored on discs. Whether it’s your personal photos, music, or videos, you probably have at least one disc full of data. If you want to burn that data onto a disc for storage or to use as a source for data mining, there are a few things you need to know. First and foremost, make sure the discs are properly formatted....
Firefox is a popular web browser that comes pre-installed on many computers. It’s easy to use and has a lot of features, but one of its hidden gems is the built-in PDF reader. If you’re not familiar with PDFs, they are a type of document that can be read onscreen or printed. They are often used to store documents such as contracts or financial reports. To use the PDF reader in Firefox, first open the browser and click on the three lines in the top right corner (known as the “hamburger menu”)....
Windows 8 is a new operating system from Microsoft that is designed to be more user-friendly and intuitive. One of the features of Windows 8 is its Safe Mode feature. Safe Mode allows you to start your computer in a safe mode without any of your personal data or programs being affected. To enable Safe Mode in Windows 8, follow these steps: Open the Start screen by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard....
Start with a topic sentence that is completely random. Write about that topic sentence in any way you want. Use lots of adjectives and adverbs to make your writing interesting and unpredictable. End your paragraph with a completely random sentence that has nothing to do with the topic sentence or the rest of your paragraph. .. You probably already know about Lorem Ipsum or perhaps tools such as Random Text Generator, however what can end up happening is – despite the nature of the text – people still focus on the text and attempt to read it....
Android devices are popular for a reason: they’re versatile and easy to use. But with so many apps and updates available, it’s easy to leave your phone vulnerable to attack. Here are four geeky tricks to reduce Android phone security: Use a password manager. A password manager stores all of your passwords in one place, so you can easily remember them and avoid having to type them in every time you sign into an account....
Summertime is the perfect time to host a party. And what better way to celebrate than with some fun and exciting activities? One great way to add excitement is by hosting a water balloon fight. But if you don’t have any water balloons, don’t worry! You can still have a lot of fun by using LED lights as projectiles. LED lights are perfect for this purpose because they are waterproof and lightweight....
When it comes to headphones and speaker ports, there is a lot of confusion. Some people believe that the headphone port works differently than the speaker port, while others believe that they are both the same. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know about headphone and speaker ports: Headphone Port: The headphone port is located on the front of your device and allows you to plug in your headphones....
If you’re looking for a way to turn your Kindle into a Raspberry Pi screen, or control your iPod from anywhere in the house, there are a few easy ways to do it. And if you’re feeling ambitious, six degrees of Kevin Bacon can help you out too. To turn your Kindle into a Raspberry Pi screen, connect it to your computer using the included USB cable and install the Raspbian operating system....
Firefox is integrating with Facebook and other social networks to make it easier for users to stay connected. Firefox will now show updates from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ in the Updates section of the browser. The Updates section will also show new tabs for each social network. Firefox will also allow users to share links from websites directly to their Facebook and Twitter accounts. .. You may not have noticed, but Firefox now includes a “Social API” that allows Facebook and other social networks to integrate with your browser....
If you’re using the Windows 8 Mail app, you can add email accounts to the list of accounts that you can use for communication. This is a great way to keep your email address and other contact information organized and easily accessible. To add an email account to the Mail app, open the Accounts pane in the left pane of the app. In the Accounts pane, click on Add Account. The Add Account dialog box will appear....
If you’re like most people, you probably use your computer for work, entertainment, and communication. But what about when you want to relax and take a break? For many people, the answer is a screensaver. There are a variety of screensavers available for Ubuntu 12.04, but how do you add one? The process is simple: Open the Dash by pressing the keyboard shortcut “Alt+F2” or clicking on the “Ubuntu” icon in the bottom left corner of your screen....
Windows is a complex operating system that can be difficult to manage. If you ever experience any problems with your computer, it’s best to back up your registry so you can restore it if needed. Here are some tips on how to backup and restore the Windows registry: Back up your registry by copying it to a safe location on your computer. This will help you if something goes wrong and you need to revert back to the original settings....
If you’re a PC owner in any version of Windows, there’s a good chance that you have to change the registered PC owner. This is because different versions of Windows have different ways of tracking who owns a computer. In Windows 7 and 8, for example, the registered PC owner is the person who has logged on to the computer. In Windows 10, however, the registered PC owner is whoever has been assigned to manage the computer by Microsoft....
PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to automate tasks and manage systems. By using PowerShell, you can easily configure Windows to work with scripts. This article will show you how to configure Windows to work with PowerShell scripts easily. First, open the Start Menu and type cmd. This will open the command prompt. Next, type the following command to start a PowerShell session: PS C:> cd C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Win32 This will take you to your user’s home directory....
