Pinterest today said it is hiring a new head of corporate and business development, bringing on former Facebooker Gary Johnson as it looks to continue to expand. The hiring comes at a time when Pinterest recently saw its president, Tim Kendall, depart to start his own company. As Pinterest looks to ramp up its pitch to advertisers, it needs to bring on people that can deal with potential… Read More
When it’s time to start your Christmas shopping, making a list and checking it twice is part of it. Some people are super easy to buy for and like most anything. But there are others who seem to “have everything,” so coming up with creative gifts for those loved ones can be a struggle. The best way to find a gift that stands out is by simply browsing for ideas. Unfortunately, many stores have the same items and nothing pops. For those situations, we have a list of online shops that sell unique products that will help you find the perfect...
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Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals is rolling on, and today’s deals are focused on the stuff gamers want! From computer monitors, to games and consoles, there are deals that aren’t to be missed! Xbox One S 1TB Console – Assassin’s Creed Origins Bonus Bundle Xbox One S 1TB Console - Assassin's Creed Origins Bonus Bundle Xbox One S 1TB Console - Assassin's Creed Origins Bonus Bundle Bundle includes: Xbox One S 1TB console, wireless controller, Assassin's Creed Origins game download, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege game download, 1-month Xbox Game Pass, 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold, HDMI cable (4K...
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The dreaded “out of storage” notification is the bane of many phone owners’ lives — and as time goes by, clearing your device seems to become more difficult. But the biggest chunk of phone storage is usually dedicated to apps. In fact, many of our favorite apps take up more storage than we think. From social media apps to music streaming services, you’ll be surprised how much storage some of the most popular apps on the market actually take up. Luckily, there are quite a few alternatives that will save you some space, while also usually saving battery life, data,...
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The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is currently rolling out to the public. The latest Windows version integrates a host of new features (e.g. 3D apps). But are the new features worth upgrading immediately? You can manually download the Fall Creators Update here, or wait until it becomes available through Windows Update. We strongly recommend waiting for the upgrade to come to you. Before you rush to install the latest Windows 10 version upgrade, make sure to take proper precautions. Meanwhile, learn about the latest and best features you may have missed. 1. People App Microsoft is ramping up their social game with the...
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Google is testing a new feature that will allow celebrities and other notable figures to answer users’ search queries directly in the form of “selfie” videos posted in the Google Search results. The company says this program is initially being piloted on mobile with a handful of people for now, including Priyanka Chopra, Will Ferrell, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gina Rodriguez,… Read More
With each passing year, smart home technology is becoming less expensive and much easier to use. And as the market expands, there are a huge number of different devices to select from. That should make smart devices a popular gift under the tree this season. To help you find that perfect gift, here are 10 inexpensive smart home ideas for anyone in your life. Of course, “inexpensive” in the realm of smart home can be a wide range. Are you replacing a light bulb or a vacuum? Creating a new smart home system or automating a single plug? But whether...
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Buying holiday gifts for your friends and family is always a stressful affair. Even when you’re close to the person, you’re still never quite sure that they’ll enjoy the gift you’ve got wrapped up. But if they’re an Apple fan, you can be sure that they’ll enjoy Apple-related products. Check out the following gifts that will make any Apple fan happy. 1. AirPods ($169) This holiday season, gift your friend or family members literal magic. After being encumbered by spotty Bluetooth headsets, pairing, unpairing, inelegant charging solutions, AirPods feel like they’re magic. They automatically connect to the paired iPhone when...
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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas come around every year, with bumper deals on so many things it hurts my brain to think about it. Why am I telling you this? Well, with all the incoming deals you might consider picking up a new smartphone. 2017 has given us a new iPhone generation, as well as some great Android handsets, too (our Samsung Galaxy S8 and OnePlus 5 reviews). But before you rush out and grab one or the other, consider this: which is the most secure smartphone operating system? Is it an Android device, or an iPhone? Security...
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Instagram has changed a lot since its acquisition by Facebook in 2012. The original premise was so simple. Beautify your photo and share it to your friends in a couple clicks. Like your friends photos with a simple scroll and a double-tap. Now, Instagram has videos and gifs (Boomerang). It has its own set of superstars and an algorithmic feed that helps those superstars dominate users’… Read More
Looking for a VPN solution, but find the whole idea of a virtual private network a bit confusing? Unable to get your head around anonymous surfing and protecting your Wi-Fi connection in public? What you need is a VPN that makes the various options simple… and CyberGhost VPN might be just the answer. There are many reasons why you should be using a VPN, from running Kodi to playing online games… and you shouldn’t rely on free VPNs either, regardless of how good they claim to be. We decided to take a look at this CyberGhost VPN and it’s 1200 servers in 50...
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Wi-Fi issues are some of the most frustrating you can encounter. Given so much of modern computing relies on a web connection, being cut off from the internet can bring your productivity to a screeching halt. Keep reading to learn how to fix 10 of the most common Wi-Fi problems on Windows 10. Note: We’ve covered many other Windows 10 issues you might encounter elsewhere on the site. Make sure you check out our complete guide to troubleshooting the Fall Creators Update if you’ve not already. 1. Wi-Fi Is Connected but You Don’t Have Internet Sometimes, Windows will claim you’re...
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When using OneNote on a Windows PC, you have two choices: the desktop app or the Microsoft Store app. While both are fully functional, OneNote 2016 (the desktop app) has always been more advanced and flexible than OneNote for Windows 10 (the Store app). But that’s all changing. Microsoft has kicked OneNote for Windows 10 into gear over the past several months, adding all kinds of new features with regularity. It’s gotten to the point where most users could easily switch over and not miss a thing, and we expect to see plenty more updates and additions over the next...
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Our verdict of the UHANS Max 2:Only let down by the cameras, the UHANS Max 2 packs mid-range performance with an oversized screen, and nails its $150 price point.910Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? No, it’s a phablet! Looking for a full-bodied phone and a tablet on a budget? The UHANS Max 2 comes in at just under $150 and is trying to be everything. Will it succeed? Let’s find out. At the end of this review, we’ve got a UHANS Max 2 to giveaway! Keep reading to find out how to win. UHANS Max 2 Specifications Dimensions:...
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We have an ever-increasing reliance on screenshots. They’re useful for everything from sharing ideas with work colleagues to keeping copies of receipts for online purchases. But they’re not ideal when dealing with lots of images. You need to send a cumbersome email or upload them to a service like WhatsApp Web. Nor are they ideal when you’re in a hurry. You need to transfer them onto a USB stick or manually upload them to cloud storage. If you use Dropbox, the process of storing and sharing screenshots is more streamlined: you can make Dropbox automatically upload any screenshots you take. Here’s how...
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Alexa is the virtual assistant that lives inside the Echo. Setting up Alexa with your online calendars can let the device speak out the appointments you have for the day, or add events and reminders to your calendars. This relationship with Alexa works both ways to help you plan your day. You just have to ask a polite “Alexa, what’s on my calendar today?” But more on the commands later. Let’s first connect Alexa to the online calendars it supports! How to Connect Alexa to an Online Calendar Alexa supports iCloud Calendar, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365 Calendars, and Microsoft Outlook.com Calendar. You can...
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While social gaming is huge these days, sometimes you just want to play alone. If you have a large friends list on Xbox Live, you probably know the annoyance of receiving game invites while you’re playing a single-player game or watching movies. Thankfully, your Xbox lets you appear offline. This prevents friends from knowing that you’re active online, while still letting you enjoy the benefits of being connected. How to Appear Offline on Xbox One Press the Xbox button to open the Home menu. Select the far-left icon on the top row showing your user profile picture. Under the Sign...
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If you have a data-heavy chart, it can often be helpful to have a visual representation of that data. Unsurprisingly, Excel has robust visualization features, making it easy to create powerful graphs and charts in Excel. You can even use Excel to create self-updating graphs! If you want to play around with it but don’t have any data to get started, you can always use sample data available from dummies.com. Once your data is entered into Excel, you can create a chart using all of the data available by selecting it all with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + A. You can...
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Facebook has launched a new feature that sees the social network asking users questions about themselves. Did You Know, as the feature is called, is reminiscent of tbh, which Facebook acquired back in October 2017. The problem is trusting Facebook enough to answer truthfully. In October, Facebook acquired an app called tbh, which was adding users left, right, and center. Since the acquisition, interest in tbh has fallen off a cliff, probably because people know Facebook will eventually consume the best parts of tbh. In fact, this may have already started. Did You Know Facebook Knows Too Much? Did You...
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You probably interact with the Windows Start Menu dozens of times a day. It’s the hub for all the apps, settings, and utilities on your computer. Shouldn’t you love working with it? While we’re glad that the proper menu is back after an absence in Windows 8, you can always make default Windows features better. If you’re looking for something new, here are the best apps you can download to replace or circumvent your Start Menu. The End of Classic Shell You’d expect to see Classic Shell on a list like this, as it’s one of the most popular Start...
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Amazon and Google’s feud continues today, as Google is pulling its YouTube app – again – from Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo Show device. This will be followed by the app’s removal from Fire TV in the near future. As you may recall, Google wasn’t too happy with the way Amazon had initially implemented YouTube on the Echo Show. It looked different and was lacking… Read More
Qualcomm teased its new flagship smartphone chip at day one its Summit in Maui, and as expected, the company’s got a lot more to offer us on day two. The Snapdragon 845 is the latest premium processor, due out next year. And like its predecessor, the 835, you can expect the thing to be nearly ubiquitous on 2018’s flagship handsets — not to mention a few Windows PCs. As… Read More
It’s important to keep your save game data protected. A corrupted hard drive, accidental overwrite or deletion, or even a glitch in your game could destroy hours of progress. On the PlayStation 3, you have several options for backing up and importing saved data. Here’s how to protect your PS3 game saves. Before You Back Up You can back up your PS3 saves to local media, such as a flash drive, external hard drive, or SD card. PlayStation Plus subscribers can also back up save data to the PS Plus cloud. Visit the PlayStation Plus homepage to sign up if...
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