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However, unlocking the bootloader allows you to modify, repair or install the custom ROM. With that, you can change the look and feel of your device. In the past, some Android Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) wouldn’t let you unlock and thereby flash custom firmware easily. But, in recent years most Android OEMs have eased the process of unlocking the bootloader. In this guide, we will first share what an Android bootloader is and how you can unlock it....

What Is Spotify Duo? Spotify Duo is simply a subscription tier that provides a Spotify Premium account to two people at a lower cost than either two individual Premium subscriptions or the Premium Family Plan, which provides Spotify Premium for six people. Spotify Duo costs $12.99 a month. In contrast, a single subscription plan costs $9.99, and the Family Plan comes in at $14.99. So you save a lot compared to the $20 for both individual subscriptions....

Back and forth texting could get the job done but it has the downside of losing some things through translation. It’s also seen as rather unprofessional unlike email correspondence. However, email correspondence is far too impersonal and, in most cases, a face-to-face seems the better way to go. Like most things in the digital age, there are plenty of options from which to choose when determining the best video conferencing app....

Likewise, knowing your device’s operating system version can help you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. This tutorial will show you how to check the Android version of different devices. How to Check Android Version (Stock Android Devices) “Stock Android” is the version of the operating system released by Google. It’s recognized as the stable and pure form of Android. Phones with stock Android are bloatware-free, and they receive prompt system updates and security patches....

Usually, most laptops have an average lifespan of around 5 years. However, this can increase or decrease depending on how you use your computer. For example, if you mostly use your laptop for surfing the web and simple office work, it can last much longer than 5 years. However, if you frequently take part in intense gaming sessions, your laptop is bound to deteriorate at a much quicker rate. So, here in this guide, we shall look at all the signs that will indicate if it’s time to replace your laptop with a new one or not....

In this article, we’ll cover the minimum requirements, the max capacities for both operating systems and give you our recommendations on how much RAM you should install based on your use-case. Why Is RAM Important? RAM is the working memory area of your computer. It’s much faster than a hard drive or even the latest SSDs. Before the CPU can access the data it needs to do its job, that data is loaded into RAM....

What are some nice techy gifts that would be appreciated by a student? Read on to find our favorite picks. 1. Sunrise Alarm Clock No one likes being woken up by a beeping alarm. Yet getting up on time is crucial for a college student, and an alarm clock is a necessary evil. But what if it could nudge you from sleep a bit more gently? This is the idea behind sunrise alarm clocks....

This issue can happen due to various possible reasons. And depending on your situation, you may need to perform multiple solutions before you can resolve your issue. In this article, we discuss all the reasons along with their corresponding solutions. Causes for “We Couldn’t Complete the Updates Undoing Changes” Error How to Fix “We Couldn’t Complete the Updates Undoing Changes” Error? First, try installing the update again and see if you still encounter the error....

However, you can do a few things to make your computer faster. You just have to decide whether you want to approach it from a software perspective or whether you’re willing to upgrade some of the hardware to make a more significant impact on your system’s speed. How to Make Computer Faster Making your computer faster should be mainly about three things: fixing your settings, ensuring there aren’t any problems, and upgrading your hardware....

We went on a search and found a variety of Google Sheets templates you can use around your kitchen, gym, garage, and while planning a vacation. These simple templates also won’t drown you with too much data. Family Household Chores Family chores can get boring and no one does them with passion. Use this template to make things easier. Take an area and not only assign responsibility but also give your family some incentive to finish every one of them....

The Best Educational Subreddits We divided all of the subreddits on the list into categories. The following subreddits make for good reading material but also help you learn something new and educational. 1. r/Today I Learned (TIL) TIL is literally about learning something new every day. You’re bound to find something you didn’t know before while browsing this subreddit. It’s full of curious facts and random stories, like the fact that some species of ants pass the mirror test....

Your video quality also depends on the current subscription model. There are a few options, like HD, Ultra HD, and 4K. So, even if it seems like Netflix allows minimal control over the quality of your videos, there are some settings you can tweak manually. How to Adjust Video Quality on Netflix? Before we get started, it’s worth mentioning that Netflix is highly reliant on the quality of your internet connection....

The easiest way is to use your controller to go into the main menu and turn off the PS4 from there. But sometimes, you might not have your controller or it’s run out of battery. So, there’s also ways you can turn off the console without it, as well as set an auto shutdown if you forget to turn it off. Use Your Controller to Turn Off Your PS4 Make sure you’re on the PS4 home screen....

Others can be set to deactivate if no motion is detected in a room. These are small, inexpensive devices that change the way we approach routine tasks, but most of them aren’t weather-resistant in any way. When it comes to finding the right outdoor smart plug, options are more limited. An outdoor smart plug is useful for holiday decorations or even just day-to-day use, like powering a security spotlight on your home, but it might not feel like it if you can’t find a decent one....

Robux is the in-game currency of Roblox and is used to buy items or games. It isn’t a necessary part of the game, but having Robux enables players to play more games and take part in specific activities within those games. It’s easy to buy, but how can you get free Robux? In this article, we’ll cover five legitimate ways to get free Robux. 1. Make a Roblox Game Making a Roblox game is the most fail-safe method to make Robux, but it does take some work....

This usually happens when there is no boot manager or if it is corrupted. To fix it, you can rebuild the boot data. Other than that, here are few reasons why you are seeing this error: To Fix this, restart your PC by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del as the error message says. If that didn’t solve it, here are other solutions: Run Startup Repair Your computer has a recovery environment (WinRE) that helps troubleshoot common causes of unbootable systems....

Some brands that make these Switch skins, though, may not use the right adhesive for the Switch. When people were first buying skins for the console, many of them found that the method companies used to stick the skin on would strip the paint off the Switch. Thankfully, though, there are plenty of brands now that use adhesive material that is safe to use on your Switch console. Here are some of the top Nintendo Switch skins you can buy now....

Many of these shows never made it to DVD or BluRay, or they are locked behind regional restrictions. This makes it hard to stream them outside the US. It’s always worth searching YouTube for copies of old shows you can’t find anywhere else. To get you started, here are some of the best forgotten TV shows on YouTube. Do be quick about it, not all of them are going to hang around forever!...

Well, if you’ve reached the end of your rope, here are a few off-the-wall Google Search tips that might just dig up those elusive search results when nothing else will. 1. Think Like a Search Engine When search engines index pages, they use various ways to decide how to classify and refer to various sites. They also have to decide how important pages are relevant to each other and how relevant they are to the specific things that you’ve searched....

Users can name their personal devices “Bob’s computer,” “Mary’s iPhone,” or anything else they want. However, these names can be changed which can be an issue for network communication. A unique identifier lets the network know exactly which device it is communicating with. Since a device’s MAC address is permanent, you can use it to blacklist, whitelist, or even track your device. If something like that is your need and you need to find out your device’s MAC address, then we’ve got just the article for you....