This will probably not change anytime soon, but with cool new tech built into our phones, you can definitely make yourself stand out by making this process much simpler. A friend recently told me about a free website that lets you create your own QR codes for a whole bunch of different uses. If you’re not sure what a QR code is, check out the Wiki entry. So, how is generating your own QR code actually useful?...

So, this article focuses on how you can stop your Mac from sleeping. Also, if and when you want to put your system back to sleep, all you have to do is revert the processes discussed below. How to Stop Mac From Sleeping? The sleep feature was designed with the aim of saving power and the overall battery life. It revolves around the idea of storing your system’s current state in the memory (RAM) while shutting down other processes, including the processor and the disk drives....

Through TV’s remote, you can take a screenshot of the screen within a minute. Likely, you can also use the in-built screenshot feature to capture the screen’s image. So, without further ado, let’s look at the several methods to take screenshots on the Android TV. How to Take Screenshots on Android TV To take a screenshot on Android TV, you can use the TV remote by trying the combination of Power and Volume down buttons....

One time or another, we all have sensed that our computer has breached our privacy. A similar curiosity has led me to do some online research. I have compiled my findings as approaches to identify if my computer is being monitored. If you follow along and have found nothing suspicious, rest assured you will be sleeping well at night. How Can An Attacker Gain Access To Your System? When it comes to monitoring, a computer program is always the one to do it....

However, if you want faster transfer rates, you should keep a close eye on setting up file transfer preferences and system optimization for increased efficiency. So, configuring both hardware and software in Windows devices will significantly improve the transfer rates. We will discuss how to do it throughout this article. How to Transfer Files Faster? If you want to transfer the files to external storage devices like USBs, start by checking the USB ports or cables....

One solution is to buy more storage space. As a for-profit business, Google obviously prefers that you get your wallet out. But another solution is simply to open another Google account (or use an already existing one) and transfer as many of your old files over to that Google Drive space. Then delete them from your main Drive account. Google doesn’t offer a seamless experience for doing this as they obviously want you to pay to bump up your storage....

You can update the graphics driver in two ways, automatically or manually. The automatic driver update is pretty simple and does not require much effort. Some hardware might only work if the OS has a specific driver. If that’s the case, you might want to consider updating the driver manually. Nevertheless, we have explained the steps for both automatic and manual driver updates. Automatic Graphics Driver Update You can easily update your graphics driver using Device Manager or Windows update....

On Windows, you can perform Wi-Fi driver updates through the device manager. Or, you can manually update it by downloading updates from the manufacturer’s website. However, on the Mac and Linux based devices, the update process is taken care of by the regular system updates. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to update the Wi-Fi drivers across different OS platforms. Using Device Manager Windows device manager is an important platform to check all the drivers installed on your device....

The method of opening a private browser depends on the device and the web browser you use. Luckily, we have compiled easy-to-follow instructions on how to use a private browser in this article. How to Use a Private Browser? By using shortcuts, you can enter private mode on your browser in a matter of seconds. However, this feature is not available on iOS or Android devices. But manual methods of accessing private browser mode are available for both mobile phones and computers....

Do you need to relay information that can’t be shared over the phone? Just hop on Facebook Messenger to pinpoint their location so you can make the trip in person. So long as you and the “target” both use Facebook Messenger, location tracking is possible. This means that any parent who thinks their child may be sneaking off to a party instead of a study group, can use Facebook Messenger to “check in” and determine their whereabouts....

If you’re one of them, you might have come across “We’re having trouble loading this right now” or “Sorry, Unable to Start” pop-ups. Well, this can happen when the server is down. Or when you haven’t cleared corrupt cache data of Hulu on your device. So, in this article, we will guide you with several fixes on how to solve the error on mobile, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. Why is Hulu Not Working?...

After using a pair of Sennheiser wired headphones for many years, I thought that nothing could tear me away from them. However, after trying iClever’s Bluetooth BTH03 headphones, I may have to change my mind. They may be a small set of headphones at a small price, but they pack a big punch in the sound department. Not Just For Kids! I should clear something up before I continue. These headphones are marketed as “kids headphones” but they can easily be used by an adult (provided your head is not totally enormous!...

We can tell you right off the bat that curved monitors actually have quite a few substantial benefits, but they come at a few notable costs as well. Let’s look at why some people make a fuss about curved monitors and why they command the prices they do. Didn’t We Just Get Flat Screens? A traditional LCD or OLED panel is flat. In fact, as you might recall, flat screen displays were a holy grail for many years....

Most of the time, disconnecting and reconnecting the keyboard should fix an issue when the keyboard randomly stops working. However, if it does not, we have prepared this article along with some most viable solutions to fix a keyboard that stops working. Why Does My Keyboard Randomly Stop Working? How to Fix a Keyboard That Stops Working Randomly Before we jump into the solutions, make sure that the wires are not broken....

Our immediate thought after experiencing this issue is that the battery may be dead. It is true as well. Most laptop battery life decreases over time and becomes completely useless in the end. But it takes quite a time to reach that stage in a normal circumstance. If your laptop’s fairly new or has just replaced the battery, then some other software and hardware issues may be the culprit. Nevertheless, we are going to provide the fixes for all the possible causes that are troubling you with this problem....

The problem could be an outdated/corrupted driver or a battery problem. Regardless, when troubleshooting a broken keyboard, you should take everything into account. Let’s look at all the possible reasons why your keyboard may be acting this way and how you can fix it. Why is My Lenovo Keyboard Not Working? How to Fix the Lenovo Keyboard? Now that we have discussed a few of the possible reasons, let’s look at how we can fix them....

Both brands offer numerous advantages and benefits, but which one is actually the better option–and which one is the best fit for you? Price Comparing Nest vs. Ecobee from a cost standpoint, there is no clear winner. Both the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Ecobee SmartThermostat (the top-tier versions of both models) are $250 each. If you’re looking for absolute top-of-the-line performance, either one of these models is a great pick....

What exactly is a codec? I know you need them to play a movie here and there, but what the heck is it really? What really confused me were all the terms I’ve heard of, but never really understood: H.264, DivX, MP4, AVI, MPEG-2, AVCHD, AAC, OGG, MKV, etc, etc. Were these all codecs? After much reading and learning, I realized that the world of audio and video codecs and container formats is very confusing....

We say Windows 10 because it specifically does not support Seagate’s external hard drive. Besides this, there may also be many reasons your external hard drive is not working. Today in this article, we have brought you a few solutions to fix the problem of Seagate’s external hard drive not working. Why Is Your Seagate External Hard Drive Not Working? Things You Need to Check Before jumping into the solutions, you need to know what’s wrong with your external hard drive....

This issue varies from your monitor flashing on and off in an interval of seconds to days where your monitor won’t turn on at all. And to top it all off, there is no error prompts on the screen that you could focus on. However, we do know that this issue you are facing is either caused by driver problems or hardware malfunctions. This guide shall take you through all the steps and help you understand the basics, to effortlessly light your second screen back up....