French startup Blade, the company behind Shadow, announced at a press conference that it is launching new offers, updating specifications and the ability to become a client and buy a subscription without any waiting list. Shadow is a gaming PC in the cloud for a monthly fee. The company has been running thousands of computers with an Intel Xeon processor and an Nvidia GTX 1070 in a data… Read More
Like any other operating system (OS), macOS comes with its own set of quirks. By quirks I mean features that get in your way, are missing altogether, or don’t behave as you want or expect them to. You might be able to override some of them using third-party applications. Today we’ll take a look at nine such applications that fix common macOS quirks. Most of these apps are lightweight — in the 5-6 MB range. And no, your favorites Caffeine, Unarchiver, and AppCleaner are not on this list because we’ve covered them many times in the past. 1. Add Favicons...
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When the Amazon Echo Show first debuted, it included a YouTube feature, as is right and proper for a device with a screen capable of playing video and connecting to the internet. But Google quickly nixed the Echo Show YouTube player, since it was a non-standard presentation of the company’s stuff which did not comply with their terms of use. Now, YouTube is back on Echo Show (via… Read More
When the Amazon Echo Show first debuted, it included a YouTube feature, as is right and proper for a device with a screen capable of playing video and connecting to the internet. But Google quickly nixed the Echo Show YouTube player, since it was a non-standard presentation of the company’s stuff which did not comply with their terms of use. Now, YouTube is back on Echo Show (via… Read More
Gamevice is a bit like way to turn your iPhone or iPad into a Switch, at least in terms of adding physical controls to your gaming experience. But now the add-on can go beyond gaming, offering a way to easily control the DJI Spark with added precision and improved ergonomics when compared to just using a touchscreen device on its own. This is actually great news for Spark owners, since the… Read More
No doubt hoping to get a jump on that holiday traffic, Nintendo’s latest mobile opus, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has hit iOS and Android a day ahead of schedule. The latest installment of one of the game company’s most adorable franchises was first announced this time last month. In spite of some skepticism, early looks at the title were complimentary, noting that the title… Read More
If you’re entering the world of cryptocurrency, there is one major thing you need to brush up on. It isn’t your trading skills (though that can help). No, it is your security. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are kept in wallets, just like your regular cash. Except these are digital wallets, stored on your computer. There are different type of wallets, used at different times. Sensible people keep their Bitcoin offline, in a cold storage wallet. But how does this increase security, and what are your options? What Are Cryptocurrency Wallets? First off, let’s establish what cryptocurrency wallets are. Wallets...
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Audacity has been lumbering on for a few years with an increasingly bloated collection of tricks and effects. It’s become increasingly difficult to use… and it’s probably fair to say that a few people have jumped ship to check out some of the alternatives. But Audacity 2.2.0 is finally here, and brings some much needed improvements, such as a new user interface and tidier menus. There are a few new features in there, too. Have you been considering leaving Audacity behind? Already moved on but missing the simplicity of this digital audio workstation (DAW)? Here’s why it’s time to upgrade...
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In October, Sonos launched the Sonos One, raising the bar on what is already the gold standard in wireless whole-home audio. The big new feature? An integrated microphone that added support for Amazon’s Alexa. However, there was one big caveat: While Alexa was integrated to control music services like Apple Music, Google Play Music, Soundcloud and others, it was missing a major player in… Read More
An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Android devices send cell tower location data to Google even if the user has disabled location services for apps in their device settings. Read More
Seeing errors related to video RAM on your Windows PC? Struggling to run graphic-intensive programs like video editors and new video games? You may need more video RAM. But what even is that, and how can you increase it? We’ll share everything you need to know about video RAM, so read on! What Is Video RAM? Video RAM (or VRAM, pronounced “vee-RAM”) is a special type of RAM that works with your computer’s graphics processing unit, or GPU. The GPU is a chip on your computer’s graphics card (or video card) that’s responsible for displaying images on your screen. Though...
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An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Android devices send cell tower location data to Google even if the user has disabled location services for apps in their device settings. Read More
Dabbl is giving users a straightforward reason to interact with ads — the ads earn them money in the form of gift cards. For example, when I signed up for Dabbl this morning, I was presented with a menu of several different campaigns. The first one that I chose was from Oreo, where I answered a bunch of questions about how I feel and what I know about Oreo products. The whole thing… Read More
PayPal and Facebook are expanding their integrations today with the launch of an extension for Messenger that allows PayPal sellers to invoice buyers directly through private messaging. The feature is ideal for use with Facebook’s numerous Buy and Sell groups as well as Facebook Marketplace, in addition to being an easy way to send PayPal invoices in general. The launch comes on the heels… Read More
With iOS 10, Apple released a new call-blocking feature that helped curb the Great Spam Call Epidemic of the West. This year, Apple aims to do the same for SMS spam. The call blocking feature lets third-party apps filter calls from identified and verified spammers. Now after updating to iOS 11, you can get a similar feature for SMS spam. While the spam call epidemic was concentrated in the West, the SMS spam epidemic has been railing the developing countries for the past couple of years. In many developing countries, your phone number is your login for apps and services...
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Toyota has a new, third-generation humanoid robot bears the charming name “T-HR3” and is designed to be a helpful and safe assistant to humans. It also features a so-called “master maneuvering systems,” which is essentially a VR-powered remote operating platform that a human can use to have the T-HR3 mirror its movements. Yes, kind of like a jaeger from kaiju movie… Read More
Do you frequently have to fill in the same sets of data into spreadsheets? Just create a custom list in Excel. The next time you need one of your lists, let AutoFill do the heavy lifting. Once you have set up this Excel feature, you can easily fill a range of cells with your own lists, like department names, clients, age ranges, and any other list you might need. Let’s look at how AutoFill works and how you can create your own custom lists in Excel. How to AutoFill in Excel Excel includes several built-in lists, including months and days...
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Our verdict of the littleBits Droid Inventor Kit :Affordable, app-guided and fun. Other than the structural weaknesses, this is a great kit that will encourage interest in robots and programming among children. 910Everyone wants their own robot, but other than vacuum cleaners, the only robots we really experience in real life at ATMs and supermarket self-service devices. Outside of manufacturing and nuclear power, robots aren’t particularly “droid” like, are they? Thanks to littleBits, however, you can redress the balance slightly. Their new Star Wars Droid Inventors Kit delivers a foot-high R2-D2 into your home, ready for you to build from...
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Gifts for science fiction fans abound… but finding the perfect gift for your friend or loved one can be tough, especially if you’re not a sci-fi nerd yourself. Fortunately for you, we’ve scoured the internet to find some of the best sci-fi-themed gifts around, saving you the hard work. Whether you’re looking for dystopian gifts (which seem to be popular this year) or something more light-hearted, we’ve got you covered. 1. The Handmaid’s Tee Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale was a breakout hit this year — if your sci-fi fan loved it, they’ll love a T-shirt with the original book cover, too!...
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Capturing your gameplay through screenshots and videos is an important feature of modern video game consoles. Just like you record your desktop for PC games, both the Xbox One and PS4 allow you to capture what’s on screen and share it with friends. Until recently, the Nintendo Switch didn’t allow you to capture any video. With a recent update, Nintendo has added a basic screen recording function, though it has some limitations. How to Record Video on Nintendo Switch To record video on your Switch, do the following: Make sure your console is up-to-date. This happens automatically, but you can...
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Have you made email work for you? Do you spend the time and effort to make emails look perfect and professional? There’s an art to it, but it’s not that difficult. Your reward will the response from the person you want an answer from. Yes, on a task-heavy day you can’t lean in and craft a masterpiece with every email. However, there are some tricks that will not only save you the bother but also give you back some extra time. Canned responses are one such trick. Email templates are another. Use Email Templates to Boost Email Productivity Canned responses and...
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Most of us are terrible at managing our address books and contact lists. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been amassing contacts for years but you’ve rarely spent the time to go through and organize them. The result? Lots of out-of-date contact details and, even more annoying, lots of duplicates. While we can’t help you establish which contact details are still current, we can show you how to quickly identify and merge duplicate contacts. Keep reading to learn how to combine duplicate macOS contacts into a single entry. (We’ve previously covered the process for Google contacts.) How to Find and Merge...
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Markdown is the best way to write in plain text but still create complex documents. Unlike more advanced markup languages, HTML or LaTex, for example, Markdown is simple to learn. Though initially made to export to HTML, you can export Markdown to PDF, RTF, and even DOCX depending on the app. There are different apps available for all operating systems. So you can get started today. Why Plain Text When you are first learning to use a computer, you are taught to use Word Processors to write. For producing the formatted reports that schools expect, these do a great job....
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