One of the greatest aspects of Linux is how efficient it is in terms of system resource usage. However, there are plenty of times when you might tax your Linux system, such as compiling large codebases, running multiple virtual machines, playing intense video games, or editing 4K video. In these situations, you may want to keep an eye on your system resources to make sure your CPU isn’t getting too hot....
Locking your keyboard when stepping away from your workstation is a good security measure, both at home and at work. For instance, when watching videos on your PC with a child, you may want to disable the keyboard in Windows 10 to stop them from forwarding or pausing the video by pressing the keys. From preventing accidental typing to doing a little keyboard spring cleaning, there are a variety of reasons you may want to disable the keyboard....
When you want to get yourself or somebody special a really cool gift, print on demand (POD) sites are the place to check. Maybe you already know a few sites where you can get custom t-shirts or device cases, but I am not talking about those. Rather, I will tell you about five sites that offer many different products, not just t-shirts, mugs, and device cases. You can browse these sites to see what their designers have created....
Laptops naturally run warm because of their shape and size. However, if they stay hot for prolonged periods, they can overheat, slow down, or become permanently damaged. Whether or not you’re experiencing the warning signs and dangers of an overheated laptop, you can follow these simple and inexpensive precautions below to keep your computer cool and in working condition. Keeping Your Laptop Cool We’ve found the following steps can bring down the internal temperature of an old and dangerously hot laptop from 181° Fahrenheit (83° Celsius) to 106° F (41° C)—a difference of 41 percent after one hour of using the active laptop cooling pad and bringing the room temperature down to 68 degrees....
There’s little argument that the iPhone camera is one of the best in the smartphone industry. Capturing photos is as easy as a press of a button, and the built-in app does a fine job. However, if you really want to take your photos to the next level, you need third-party software. Here are some of the best third-party camera apps for iPhone. 1. Camera+ 2 The sequel to the wildly successful Camera+ app, Camera+ 2 is a go-to option for millions of iPhone owners....
Usually, in order to message someone on WhatsApp, you must first save their phone number on your phone. This takes a long time and results in the unnecessary addition of contacts if you only need to text them once or twice. Thankfully, there are many ways to send WhatsApp messages without adding the number to your contact list. Let’s check the different methods. 1. WhatsApp’s Click-to-Chat Feature WhatsApp has a native feature that allows you to message someone without saving their phone number....
If you have ever used Evite then you know that it is a website for creating and sending an online invitation to your friends and family. Not only that you can also manage your guest list by seeing who has RSVP’d for the invitation. Evite has a lot of templates to offer for any occasion and theme you can think of. Whether it’s a birthday party or a wedding function or even if it’s a small get together between your friends....
Hacking has a bad reputation. The moment people hear the word “Hack,” they immediately connotate it to a crime. But what most people do not realize is that there is so much more to hacking than conducting illegal activities. In truth, most companies in the world need to resort to hacking to ensure their digital safety. The term for this type of hacking is Ethical Hacking. Ethical hacking takes place at the guidance of companies that want to protect themselves....
Being the biggest instant messaging app with over a billion users, WhatsApp has everything to wow its users. There are many features in WhatsApp that can make your experience better, although not all of them are straightforward with the access. That is why we are going to list some handy WhatsApp features that were always there, but you may not know about them. These features should help you get more productive or at least make you a smarter WhatsApp user....
South By Southwest (SXSW) begins March 9th and lasts for much of the week until the 13th of March. SXSW isn’t one conference or event, but a group of events in Austin, TX for the duration of the time. Today, we will take a look at some essential applications you should pack into your iPhone while packing your suitcase for the wonderful excitement. 1. SXSW GO SXSW Go is the official application for the South by Southwest events....
The Apple Watch has some great built-in fitness and workout apps, but there are some even better options on the App Store. We’re sharing our favorite Apple Watch fitness apps for you to try. Couch to 5K Few people can go from no running to comfortably running a 5k race. Couch to 5K is a great app for teaching you how to go from a walk to an actual jog and run....
Airship Knights is a game that allows you to use codes to get freebies. This is a game developed by Super Planet for both Android and iOS. This is an Idle RPG that offers many features like upgrading your airship, 1v1 PvP, and more. So without further ado let us take a look at all the codes that you can redeem in Airship Knights. All Airship Knights Codes These codes are working as of January 5, 2023, when we checked....
The company announced the expansion on Wednesday, noting that more online purchases have continued to stack up as users have spent more time at home throughout the past year and a half. According to ZDNet, American Express first introduced Digital Receipts in February, noting that the system would provide more information about purchases to help consumers avoid any confusing charges. The idea behind Digital Receipts, according to Ramesh Devaraj, vice president of global merchant processing and policy at American Express, is to provide consumers with a laundry list of information about their purchases....
Apple iOS 15.1 is currently in public beta, and with it, users now can store verifiable health records, such as their COVID-19 vaccination status and test results. As outlined in a post on the Developer blog, users can upload their status onto the Health app and use that information to generate a vaccination card in the Apple Wallet app. The Apple Wallet vaccination card can be shown to businesses that require a person’s vaccination status, like airlines and event venues....
New reports suggest that Apple could be working on a revamp of its AirPods line-up, starting with a new set of entry-level AirPods in 2021. According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to release another set of AirPods by the end of the year. This would be the first time that the Apple-branded earbuds have been updated since 2019. Bloomberg also claims that a new set of AirPods Pro are in the works and scheduled for a release in 2022....
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) Extensive battery life Excellent value Incredible performance with new M1 chip Touchpad and keyboard feel great No touchscreen Just two USB-C ports Base model could use a little more storage It may not be revolutionary, but the M1 chip in the latest version of the MacBook Pro represents a significant evolution in Apple’s capabilities, matching and often surpassing the performance of competing ultrabooks....
The ATX 6-pin power supply connector is a motherboard power connector used to provide +12 VDC to the processor voltage regulator. This 6-pin connector is also sometimes used to provide extra power to high-end video cards. On motherboards, the more common connector used for this purpose is the ATX 4-pin Power Connector, used either by itself or with a second 4-pin connector, creating an 8-pin connector. The terms “PCI Express cables” or “PEG cables” (for PCI Express Graphics) are sometimes used to describe a 6-pin 12V power connector....
Most of us use an account password to protect our Windows computers, and sometimes no matter how strong the password you are using, it doesn’t stop those people who are desperate to try to guess your Windows logon password. To make matters worse, they may even succeed with few tries if you are using easy-to-guess passwords to secure your Windows computer. If you want to avoid those kinds of awkward situations, here is how you can get your PC to auto lockdown after a certain number of invalid logon attempts on your Windows machine....
Valorant demands only the most precise and effective strategies which require the best team comps put to use. This is by far the most effective formula to climb the ranks and get as close to radiant as possible. In this guide, we list the best agents based on the last patch and suggest the best team comp for you to pick in Valorant! What is the Best Team Comp in Valorant?...
It can be embarrassing to make some of the silliest mistakes when it comes to grammar. Not catching these errors can make you look appalling, especially if what you’re writing is work-related. That’s why many users turn to grammar checker tools that will help them catch all kinds of grammar mistakes such as Grammarly. In this article, we cover the best Grammarly alternative software‘s to help you with your writing....
