Microsoft Paint Is Dead, Long Live Paint 3D

Microsoft Paint is officially being killed off, with Microsoft deprecating the program with the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. In layman’s terms this means Paint will no longer be updated and has been flagged for removal at some point in the future. Still, there’s always Paint 3D. Windows has been around since 1985, when Microsoft released Windows 1.0 unto the world. And residing on Windows 1.0 was a little program called Microsoft Paint. It has been helping people draw terrible digital art ever since, but the end is now nigh. Or so it would seem… Microsoft Paint Is...

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5 Things You Aren’t Using the Apple Watch For (But Should Be)

After more than two years on the market, the Apple Watch is still the best wearable device available for any iPhone user. Thanks to tight integration with iOS, the device can interact with a number of other Apple products and other services. With improvements to both software and hardware, the overall Apple Watch experience has become better with age. Starting with Series 2, Apple has positioned the device as the best way to track your fitness and help live a more healthy lifestyle. But there are a lot more features you might not know about, so here are five of our favorite things...

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8 Simple Solutions for Common Home Automation Headaches

There are so many ways that technology can improve and enrich people’s lives, and yet it is far too common for people to hesitate before bringing this tech in their homes. In the business world, training usually gives people the confidence to move forwards with new technologies. But there’s rarely training available for home automation products! Instead, when things go wrong, it often seems easier to throw up your arms in defeat and to keep doing things the way that you always have. If you’re thinking about bringing smart technology into your home, consider this article your official training in basic smart home...

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Are Any Of Amazon’s Deals Of The Day Worth Getting Today?

For today only, Amazon is matching its all-time low on the Echo! It’s also offering deals on Bluetooth headphones and more. Rather than just list the deals (Amazon already does that), we analyze the value of the discount and the quality of the product. Here’s how we rate the deals to make it quick and easy for you to decide if they’re worth getting: Must-Buy: The lowest price ever and a deal that hasn’t been seen often. Good: At or close to the all-time low, but has been available at that price other times. Decent: If you need one, it’s...

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How and Why to Make Your Own Camera Rig

Making movies on mirrorless cameras has become a wildly popular alternative to expensive cinema cameras or even DSLRs (and if you’re still using one, then find out why you should ditch that DSLR). Many people are making extraordinary films or online content for a fraction of the cost of “traditional” filmmaking tools. That said, consumer cameras are not without their flaws. Join me as I show you how to assemble your own camera rig, and why you might want to. What’s a Rig? The term “rig” is used quite a lot and can mean many different things. Generally, a rig...

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7 Windows Maintenance Mistakes You Should Never Make

Every Windows user knows that you need to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer running smoothly. But what needs to be done has changed with recent versions, especially with Windows 10. What should you do, and what are the big pitfalls to avoid? We’ll show you the biggest maintenance mistakes to avoid so you can streamline the process and get back to work. 1. Cleaning the Registry One of the biggest Windows cleaning myths has pervaded through the decades and still deludes people today. Many PC cleaning pieces of software, late-night TV commercials, and other shady sources claim that...

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Your Complete Guide to Living a 100% Free and Open Source Life

Windows and macOS are commercial, proprietary operating systems. Microsoft and Apple sell the OSes either directly to manufacturers or to end users like you and me. We can then use the systems, but we can’t see the code that makes them run. We call this closed source software. Most of the programs you run on Windows and macOS are also closed source, whether or not they cost you money. But some programs are free and open source. These are applications with source code that you’re free to view and modify as you wish. Why Source Code Matters I know what...

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5 Wi-Fi Hotspot Finders to Find Free Wi-Fi Spots Near You

It’s hard to be away from a Wi-Fi signal. Slower internet, data limits, no Spotify; it’s the stuff of nightmares. Luckily; it’s increasingly unlikely that you’ll be away from a Wi-Fi connection for long. In any metropolitan area, there’s an almost limitless supply of hotspots. Everything from Starbucks to Walmart offers free Wi-Fi. Sounds great, but how are you supposed to actually find the hotspots? It’s not like you can walk into every shop asking if they’ve got a Wi-Fi connection. You need some help. In this article, I’m going to introduce you to five of the top Wi-Fi hotspot...

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6 Chrome Extensions Every Student Should Use

Some students live on campus, all students live in their browsers. Since the role of social media — and the internet as a whole — has become more and more prevalent, there’s a concern that students waste more than they apply to their studies. An idle extension list is the devil’s playground. Most don’t realize the potential of Chrome extensions. With enough know-how, Chrome extensions can save hours of time and tons of mental willpower. Take it from an educator: you’ve got to use every tool at your disposal to go from student to studious. And here are the tools...

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Apple Pay Is Safer Than You Think: 5 Facts To Prove It

Mobile-based payment services are becoming more and more popular. There are a wealth of competing companies, all of whom offer ways to pay for products without you needing to whip out your wallet or purse. But how do they compare to traditional plastic cards regarding safety? Are you confident you won’t wake up one morning to find that a hacker has emptied your bank account? In this article, we’re going to use Apple Pay as a case study. What security features does it offer? What safeguards are in place? Let’s investigate. What Is Apple Pay? Before we start, let’s take...

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy an Amazon Fire Tablet for Your Kids

Amazon’s Fire 7 tablet (our review) and the child-focused Amazon Fire 7 Kids (they’re both the same device, separated only by a kid-proof case and different return policies) are popular devices for children. They make great gifts! Your first impression is of a device that can play games, music, audiobooks, and videos. The eight-hour battery is a bit of a bonus, too. However, as time goes on, you find yourself fixing annoying problems with the tablet, checking for solutions online, and regularly turning it off and back on again. Oh, and it probably lags too — a lot. And while this is happening, your...

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Can My Laptop, Monitor, Or TV Do 3D?

Updated by James Bruce on 07/24/2017 3DTV might be unofficially dead, but 3D movies are still alive and kicking — particularly with the latest resurgence of virtual reality. So we’re often asked: “Can I watch 3D movies on my computer?” The short answer is: sadly, no, you probably can’t. Read on to find out why you can’t — and what you need to buy to make it so that you can! Why You Probably Can’t View 3D on Your Monitor or Laptop It’s not about software, or your graphics card. You can’t just download a 3D video player. Instead, your display device is...

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Avoid This Email Forwarding Mistake in Outlook.com

If you use the new Outlook web app, you should know how to find and disable unauthorized forwarding. This occurs when someone has set up email filters to send your messages to another inbox without your knowledge. Someone having access to your email on its own is scary, but this forwarding is particularly harmful. If you don’t find out about the forwarding, someone could be reading all your messages without your knowledge. Password reset links, financial information, and personal notes are then all exposed to malicious people. Thankfully you can check for forwarding rules in your Outlook inbox. Sign in...

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8 Tips You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Digital Camera

Regardless of what you have been told, there is no such thing as a “do-it-all” camera. If there was a one-size-fits-all camera, competition in the industry would suffer, seedy patents would be made, one company would monopolize everything, prices would skyrocket, their profits would fail, and eventually, we would no longer have cameras at all. At least that’s how I see it. It would suck. This is precisely why different cameras exist. Think of cameras as different tools. While all screwdrivers are tools, not all tools are screwdrivers. Even within the realm of screwdrivers, these tools come in different sizes...

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Seeing Is Believing: The Amazon Echo Show Review

Our verdict of the Amazon Echo Show:Amazon's latest member of the Echo family, the Show, delivers with a touchscreen and great sounding speakers. But will developers to support the new platform?810 We're giving away an Amazon Echo Show. Keep reading to find out how to win!Amazon’s line of connected speakers are growing up and adding a big new feature: a touchscreen. Instead of having to listen to responses from the voice-enabled assistant Alexa, anyone can now also view important information on the screen of the $229 Echo Show. Along with acting as a smart home hub, the device can also...

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Saturday Deals: The Witcher 3, Moto G5, Disney’s Moana, and More [UK]

For most people, this weekend signals the first week of the school holidays. Today’s deals may ease the transition with savings on PS4 games, Motorola smartphones, action camera accessories, and Disney Blu-rays. If you are on the lookout for something new to listen to, then make sure to check out last week’s New Music Friday roundup. The Witcher 3 – Game of the Year Edition (PS4) [25% Off] The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition (PS4) (輸入版) The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition (PS4) (輸入版) The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Game of the Year edition brings together...

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5 Interesting Ways to Read the News Every Day

News has evolved, and how you read it needs to evolve too. It’s not about going to one site any more. It’s also not about reading through social networks. Reading the news today isn’t as simple as it used to be. There is an information overload that you need to counter. Plenty of sites have their own biases that you have to manoeuvre. And lots of smaller news outlets have the most interesting articles. So change how you read news: take small bites, track a single subject, or read the most trending articles. These sites and apps will give you...

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This Music Will Make You More Productive at Work

Most knowledge workers you see grinding in coffee shops will be completely deaf to the world. Their headphones welded to the side of their skulls, blasting all manner of genres into those eardrums. The same is increasingly true in the cubicles and open offices the world over. But mostly gone are the days when managers thought that an employee listening to music is an employee not giving their best. It’s now widely accepted that in many cases listening to music actually enhances productivity, or at least doesn’t make us less productive. In an article for The New York Times, Amisha...

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20 of the Most Popular Bargains From MakeUseOf Deals

Do you like saving money on VPNs, online courses, software, and cool gadgets? You’re in luck because today we’re going to look at the 20 best-selling bargains from MakeUseOf Deals. These are the items your fellow MUO fans have been jumping on, so you know it’s the good stuff. 20.  Python Programming Bootcamp Clearly, MakeUseOf readers see the value in learning Python, as this is the 20th best-selling deal! It comes with over 50 hours of content spread across six courses, so it’s a great discount. 19.  IT Security & Ethical Hacking Certification Training This deal is all about teaching...

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Can TSA Take Your Phone? Everything You Need to Know

Increased security at U.S. airports has a lot of people worried about the security of their mobile devices. We keep a lot of personal, sensitive information on our phones, from banking apps to photos, and the idea of someone rifling through all of those things is rather uncomfortable. But what can security agencies, like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP), actually do with your phone? Can they take it away? Can they even look through it? Knowing what’s allowed and what’s not is key to being informed. Here are six things you need to know....

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