There are a couple of ways to import photos from your iPhone to your Windows 10 PC. You can go through our three ways to transfer iPhone photos to Windows 10 PC article to learn all the three methods. These all are manual ways to backup photos. Manually backing up iPhone photos to a PC […]
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Bluetooth speakers are ubiquitous at this point. Whether that’s from a Google Home smart device, or an Amazon Echo hooked up to your own speaker systems, or just a $30 waterproof party speaker. So if you’re going to enter the market, you better be absolutely sure you have a compelling and unique selling point. The Flexound Humu just might. Before we continue I have a confession to make: I used to work as stage crew at the student’s union in Sheffield University, and during the drum and bass Tuesday Club nights I would sometimes sleep on top of the humongous...
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Instagram introduced direct messaging in its app a while back, but did you know that there are four different ways you can do it? Method 1: Text Messages If all you’re looking for is to exchange messages, with or without pictures, with people you follow or who follow you, here’s what you need to do: Go to your home screen and tap the messages icon: If you’ve already received direct messages, you will see a list of previous conversations (right screenshot). To send a new message tap the + button in the top right corner. If you haven’t received direct...
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Apple’s mobile devices are great productivity machines, brimming with apps for getting work done on the go. You might be using intelligent email apps and smart task management apps, but have you considered upgrading your iOS keyboard game? There are small things you can do using the keyboard that will end up saving you a lot of time, taps and frustration. If you type a lot on your iPhone, you need to master these tips. 1. 3D Touch for Trackpad Mode If you’re using an iPhone 6s or higher, just press deeper anywhere on the keyboard (to engage 3D Touch) and...
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If you haven’t ever visited the Command Prompt, you really should. While its barebones text interface might seem scary at first, its huge list of powerful commands let you accomplish much with just a few keystrokes. Many of them require you to open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You’ll find several ways to do this, but one of them reigns above the rest as the fastest method. Simply pressing Windows key + X (or right-clicking on the Start Button) will open the Power User Menu. At the bottom of the top section of items, you’ll see Command Prompt and...
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They can see you. Whenever necessary, whether by a Trojan (they’re capable of recording Skype calls), security software backdoor, or a Wi-Fi router vulnerability, you can be observed via your device’s webcam. It doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about a phone, or a tablet, or a PC. They can see you. Seeing as you probably don’t want to be seen, you’ll need to take steps. Which programs are using your webcam? Are they private and secure apps? And how can you stop your webcam being used against you permanently? Let’s find out! The Multiplatform Solutions: Cover the Webcam It doesn’t...
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Kickstarter has launched a new initiative called Kickstarter Gold. This brings back some of the most popular projects and creators to have ever used the crowdfunding site. Perhaps Kickstarter is running out of ideas, or perhaps it just knows there’s money to made in revisiting the hits. Hollywood is often criticized for returning to the hits over and over again. This is especially true at the moment, where every other movie is either a remake of a classic, a sequel to a classic, or yet another comic book flick aimed at geeks. Hollywood has made this work, but will the...
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The Surface Pro 4 and 5 are excellent devices. And while the Apple MacBook Pro 2016 is great, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 offers better performance per dollar. Even so, the Surface Pro 4 starts at $899. While the Surface Pro emerged to a lukewarm critical reception, it’s still a competent tablet with a growing fan base. Here’s what you can buy for the price of a Surface Pro 4. From Desktops to Laptops and Notebooks What you select ultimately depends on your specific needs. If you value gaming, you’ll want a desktop. A notebook or laptop, however, could serve as...
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There’s one good thing about not being allowed to take your laptop with you on a flight: you just might fall in love in with paper again. Maybe you will reach into your carry-on and bring out a humble paper planner and a pen to mark anything that needs to be done. From my own experience of using a bullet journal with a few pages devoted to productivity planning, I can say that paper planners work. You can customize them to your needs and print them out to stick to your cubicle wall or tag them to the refrigerator door...
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Energy-efficient cryptocurrency mining saves you money, saves the planet, and can make you money. The trick is to maximize your hash rate per watt or reduce your system’s overall energy footprint. Here are the components and configuration settings needed to maximize your computer’s energy efficiency for mining the cryptocurrency Ethereum. Ethereum Mining Precursor There are two approaches to reducing power costs when mining Ethereum (or any cryptocurrency): You can reduce the total wattage consumption of the system. You can maximize the amount of cryptocurrency mined relative to its power consumption. Both design styles end up looking very similar to one...
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Google is making it easier for you to find your next job. To achieve this admirable goal, it’s launching Google for Jobs. And the first element of this is an improvement to Google Search which means you may find your next job on Google itself. With a little help from job sites. Whenever you want to find something online you probably Google it. Just like the rest of us. However, when you Google for jobs you’ll find results for job sites, and need to go to one of them to actually find a new career opportunity. Or at least that...
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We’re looking at today’s best deals and breaking down whether they’re actually worth your money! US Deals Segway One S1 ($479, 20% Off) Segway One S1 | One Wheel Self Balancing Personal Transporter with Mobile App Control Segway One S1 | One Wheel Self Balancing Personal Transporter with Mobile App Control Certified to UL 2272 standards, which reinforces the product's quality and safety Buy Now At Amazon $479.00 This is far and away the all-time low price on this Segway One S1 personal transport device. It’s been available at its full price of $599 or above since it first became...
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When you think of smart devices, your first thought is likely about expensive learning thermostats or home security cameras. However, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to begin transforming your house into a smart home. Really, all it takes is a TP-Link Smart Plug or two, which sells for less than $30 each. In this article, you’ll learn more about how this tiny device can turn any dumb device into a smart one. You’ll also learn about similar products on the market and how to integrate them into your home. Yes, It’s Smart Once set up, the TP-Link...
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Whether you want to enjoy Prime Video or super-speedy delivery, there are lots of benefits to using Amazon Prime. One you might not know about, however, is Prime Reading, which lets you read an extensive library of ebooks absolutely free. You don’t even need a Kindle, as you can simply download a reading app onto your smartphone or tablet and go from there. Prime Reading has something for everyone — and that includes comic book fans. But with so much content to choose from, where to start? Here are 20 great graphic novels to get you started. 1. Amazing Spider-Man Vol....
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Chrome Remote Desktop is an excellent browser app that lets you fully control any PC from any other PC as long as both are online. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a Chromebook to make use of it. All you need is Chrome. What Is Chrome Remote Desktop? When you connect to a remote PC, everything gets “streamed” to your current PC. Your keyboard and mouse input control the remote PC as if you were on the remote PC itself. All remote sessions are AES-encrypted over SSL. Your remotely accessible PCs are protected by private PINs, but you...
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In recent years, there has been an explosion of services designed to let you access geo-restricted content from anywhere in the world. Originally, VPNs were all the rage. But with the VPN clampdown by services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer, some users have turned to smart DNS providers instead. For people who are desperate to access such apps, they both have pros and cons. Of course, changing your DNS servers or using a VPN can have exceptional benefits outside the world of geo-blocking. However, many users won’t care about those benefits. To help you out, I’m going to focus on...
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You want to build a website, but don’t know where to start? It seems the typical web development training ground is also the most expensive: buy a domain, host server, WordPress account, theme, etc. But what if you’re not a small business owner or trying to build a brand? What if you’re just trying to learn web development, sans clutter? Read on to learn how to host your own website, which you can create either from scratch or with pre-made templates, on your computer, and for free. Oh, that includes hosting your own WordPress account as well! XAMPP: An Introduction...
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More than ever before, it’s important to keep an eye on your privacy. Between advertisers that monitor our online activity and the constant threat of phishing attacks, it’s smart to be vigilant. Your iPhone likely tracks more than you think, but the good news it that it’s mostly pretty innocuous stuff. Apple allows its iPhones to track users so that they can provide a better service. Some will find this invasive, and seek to disable as much of this functionality as possible. However, if you’re comfortable with it, allowing your iPhone to track certain activities can save you time and...
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Have you ever tried to open a file or folder on your computer and received an “Access Denied” error? Even if you’re the only user on your PC, this error still pops up at times and is frustrating to deal with. Taking ownership of the file in question solves the issue, but takes a few steps to reach. You can make it easier by adding a shortcut on your right-click menu for easy access. This involves editing the Registry, which can damage your system if you’re not careful. Since it involves several steps and different locations, it’s easier to run...
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Converting images to PDFs on Windows 10 machines couldn’t be easier, and the best part is you don’t have to download any additional software or rely on resource-hogging programs like Adobe Reader. To convert an image to a PDF on Windows 10, just do the following: Open up the photo in the default Windows 10 Photo app. (If you’ve already changed your default photo viewing app, you can easily open the photo by right-clicking it. Go to Open with > Photos.) Once the image has opened up in Photos, click the menu button (three dots) and click on Print. This will...
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