How To Monitor Your Home Electricity Usage

There are many different methods available that can be used to track your electricity usage, but we will be focusing on three methods in this article. Two of these methods are available to everybody, but one method is limited to those that use an energy supplier that supports it. Through Your Energy Supplier with Smart Meters and Apps Perhaps the easiest option for those that can get support for it is to get a smart meter directly from your energy supplier....

November 24, 2022 · 4 min · 777 words · Cynthia Powers

How To Open Windows Tools In Windows 11

You may know this folder as Windows Administrative Tools in the previous OS versions. Microsoft changed it to Windows Tools in the latest builds. The contents of the folder also vary between the builds. So, let’s move to how you can open Windows Tools in Windows 11 without any delay. How to Open Windows Tools? There are many ways to open the Windows Tools virtual folder. You can use any one of them according to your preference....

November 24, 2022 · 4 min · 745 words · Bernard Seals

How To Post A Gif On Facebook Instagram Reddit And Twitter

The only problem with GIFs is that not all of the social networks support this format and allow you to easily use GIFs on their site. In this article, you’ll learn how to post a GIF on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter and will never have to Google it again. How to Post a GIF on Facebook Before you post your GIF anywhere, you’ll need to create it. There are multiple ways to create a GIF....

November 24, 2022 · 4 min · 697 words · George Albert

How To Protect Your Computer From Hackers Spyware And Viruses

The good news is that it’s not difficult to learn some core tips and tricks that will significantly improve your safety on the net. Get ready, because this is going to be a mega guide of practical advice that will help you use a computer and the internet without getting burned. Learning Good Cybersecurity Habits When we’re young, our parents teach us general rules for life meant to keep us safe....

November 24, 2022 · 15 min · 3024 words · Mark Bickmore

How To Refund A Game On Oculus Quest

What is Meta’s Return Policy? Meta’s return policy is pretty standard for digital games and content. You’re automatically entitled to a refund if a few conditions are met. Time: You must have purchased or been gifted the game less than two weeks ago. Once you’ve gone past two weeks, the automatic refund period has elapsed. So, check to see when you actually got the content. You can do that by viewing your purchase history, described below....

November 24, 2022 · 5 min · 860 words · William Marino

How To Save An Image On Macbook

But, you can still learn how to save images on a Mac without needing to be a tech-savvy person. You can simply follow these simple steps in order to save an image on your Macbook. How to Save Pictures From the Internet on Macbook? This is the most common method for saving images on a MacBook. However, there are a few other methods for downloading images. These steps may differ depending on the browser or app you are using....

November 24, 2022 · 3 min · 468 words · Daryl Avila

How To See Who Is Using Netflix Account

You may count the authorized people using the account and find an extra person. In such a case, you may consider checking who is using your Netflix account and removing the suspicious device. How to See Who is Using Netflix Account? There is no concrete way to know who is using your Netflix account. However, you can check out your Netflix account’s recent device, location, and viewing activity. Check Recent Streaming Activity You can check the recent streaming activity for your Netflix account to see which device is using the account....

November 24, 2022 · 2 min · 411 words · Dora Rothschild

How To Send A Calendar Invite In Outlook

Fortunately, Outlook lets you share your Outlook calendar. Also, you can create different events in your Outlook calendar and invite other members to join in. Once they accept your invitation message, they can view all the events in the calendar and get notified whenever the meeting is about to begin. So, without further ado, let’s get into the article to learn more about sending a calendar invite in Outlook on different platforms....

November 24, 2022 · 3 min · 522 words · Patricia Myles

How To Set Games To Use Dedicated Graphics Card Instead Of Integrated

You can find two types of Graphics Processing Units or GPUs in a computer; Integrated GPU and Dedicated GPU. The capability of the Integrated GPU is limited and hence less than most Dedicated GPUs. And this is the reason you see some computers with lower graphical performance. But, sometimes, even when you have a Dedicated GPU in your computer, your computer might be functioning poorly in terms of graphics. This can happen if your system uses an Integrated graphics unit and has not switched to the Dedicated one....

November 24, 2022 · 6 min · 1154 words · Walter Cole

How To Set Up Private Cloud Storage Using A Windows 10 Ftp Site

The problem with these services is that they are all third-party. This often means that using them may incur a monthly service cost, potential inaccessibility should the servers or service crash, and security demands to keep data both safe and private. What if I told you that you could build your own cloud server on Windows? That it wouldn’t be too large of an undertaking and that it would provide more advantages than your typical cloud service?...

November 24, 2022 · 5 min · 923 words · Marvin Amerson

How To Spot A Fake Website Or Phishing Attempt This Holiday Season

Unfortunately, this time of year is also a favorite of scammers. When there is a great deal and a finite number of products, consumers might not look too closely at whether a website is the real deal or not. Scammers take advantage of this to throw together a fake website that could fool someone at first glance (and sometimes on even more thorough inspection.) All they need is for you to enter your credit card information and they’re off to the races....

November 24, 2022 · 5 min · 936 words · Josefina Wescott

How To Stop Itunes From Automatically Opening When You Click On An Ios Link

Why would you want to stop this from happening? While there are absolutely some really great iOS apps out there, it can be rather frustrating if all you’re wanting is to read through an app’s description or view its rating. It’s especially annoying if iTunes isn’t already open, and now you have to wait for it to fully load just so you can shut it down. Every browser works a bit differently, so choose the set of directions below that apply to the program where links are opening in iTunes automatically....

November 24, 2022 · 4 min · 675 words · James Hooper

How To Stream Movies On Discord Without Black Screen

How to Stream Movies on Discord Whether you’re streaming from Netflix, HBO go, Disney+, or other websites, this method is applicable for all. All you’ll need to do is log into your account from Google Chrome. Disable Hardware Acceleration to Fix Black Screen Now if you’ve tried it before, you’d know that while screen sharing Netflix, you might get good audio and subtitles but all you’ll be able to enjoy is the empty black screen....

November 24, 2022 · 5 min · 939 words · Wendell Chance

How To Take Scrolling Screenshot In Windows

In this article, we will be discussing ways to take scrolling screenshots on a Windows device. Keep reading this article to get started with taking scrolling screenshots on your Windows in no time! How to Take Scrolling Screenshots on Windows? Windows users can capture scrolling screenshots using web browsers like Microsoft Edge and Firefox. You will have to download third-party applications if you wish to capture scrolling screenshots outside these browsers....

November 24, 2022 · 2 min · 370 words · Gregory Olm

How To Turn Off Restricted Mode On Youtube Mobile

YouTube won’t recommend videos on the home screen that are age-restricted by the creators and contain inappropriate language. If you are planning to turn off restricted mode, YouTube has the option to simply turn off the restricted mode and enjoy all types of content without any limitations. What is a Restricted Mode on YouTube? Restricted mode helps to limit the explicit content on a user’s device when it’s turned on....

November 24, 2022 · 2 min · 349 words · Katherine Speller

How To Turn Off Your Ps5 Controller When Paired

This tutorial highlights five ways to turn off your DualSense controller and disconnect it from your PS5. Turn Off DualSense Controller Using the PlayStation Button Press and hold the PS button on the DualSense controller for 10-15 seconds. Release the PS button when the controller’s light goes off. You should see a DualSense Wireless Controller disconnected alert in the top-right corner of your screen. Turn Off DualSense Controller from the PS5 Profile Menu You can also turn off your DualSense controller from the PS5 interface on your TV or monitor screen....

November 24, 2022 · 2 min · 228 words · John Fort

How To Turn On Ray Tracing In Minecraft

Even Minecraft, known for its retro-style blocky 3D worlds, has not escaped the ray tracing glow-up. It’s not enabled by default, but you’re in for a magical time if you have the right hardware. What Does Ray Tracing Do in Minecraft? First, what’s generally referred to as real-time ray tracing in games is a more advanced approach known as path tracing. The general idea between the two is the same, but the math used in path tracing makes for a better final image....

November 24, 2022 · 5 min · 1063 words · Dustin Outlaw

How To Turn Your Old Computer Into An Arcade Machine

MAME, short for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, has seen fit to do its part in recreating the original arcade experience in the form of a multi-purpose emulation framework. An emulator is a software designed to mimic specific hardware. There are many out there that will imitate an arcade machine (as well as other gaming consoles) but MAME is hands-down the best for the job. The sole purpose MAME set out to accomplish was the preservation of old arcade titles....

November 24, 2022 · 8 min · 1597 words · Carolyn Owens

How To Type Exponents In Google Docs

Superscripts are small characters placed above normal characters. You can use a superscript in many contexts besides a mathematical equation, such as signifying a trademark, chemical symbols, and endnotes. How to Type Exponents in Google Docs on Computer? There are a couple of ways of typing exponents in Google Docs. Below are the methods and steps to do it. Use Formatting Using the format option is probably the easiest way to add superscripts....

November 24, 2022 · 2 min · 294 words · Christopher Mendez

How To Unlock A Keyboard That Won T Type

In most cases, changing the keyboard may fix the issue. If it doesn’t, here are a few causes and fixes you can try to fix the problem. What to Do When My Keyboard Is Not Typing? Before we start, you will need to enable on-screen keyboard or voice commands so that you can navigate through the computer. Enable On-Screen Keyboard To enable an on-screen keyboard on Windows, you can follow these steps....

November 24, 2022 · 10 min · 2051 words · Bonnie Marietta