10 Things You Should NOT Put on Your Resume

A resume is probably one of the most important documents you will ever create. And for this reason, many hire a professional to do the work for them. But if you prefer to create your own resume, there are definite do’s and don’ts. As a former department manager, I had my share of resumes for possible employees cross my desk. And to be honest, some of them simply made me scratch my head. One could have turned out to be a star employee, but due to the issues with their resume, they never had the chance. Remember, a resume is...

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Windows 10 Will Never Be Finished! 5 Features We’ll See Changing

Unlike previous Windows versions, Windows 10 regularly changes thanks to major updates. The Creators Update added lots of new goodies, and it won’t be the last big update we see in 2017. For backward compatibility, Windows holds several legacy features that still need support. But since the release of Windows 10, many other features have evolved and improved significantly. They’re not done changing yet, however. Here are five major Windows features that Microsoft is still working on today. 1. Microsoft Edge Microsoft hoped to capture those coming to Windows 10 with a fresh new browser. Edge, it claimed, was built...

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4 Myths and Misconceptions About RAM You Need to Stop Believing

RAM (random access memory) is one of the basic components of a computer or a smartphone. Its job is to remember computations for a limited amount of time, so that your processor does not need to redo those computations each time. But despite how important it is, people have several misconceptions about RAM. The ensuing confusion can mean people buy things they don’t need, or not use the resources they have. Let’s bust some of those myths about RAM once and for all. 1. “I Don’t Need More RAM” “This amount of RAM is enough to run the software, you...

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How to Embed YouTube Videos in PowerPoint Presentations

If you’re putting together a solid PowerPoint presentation, adding a short video clip can be a great way to add a little of motion or activity to keep people’s attention. With recent versions of PowerPoint, this process is as simple as it gets. In some cases you will need to use the video’s embed code. You can get a YouTube video’s embed code by clicking the Share button and click the Embed link to pull up the HTML code. Step 1 In PowerPoint 2013 or 2016, go to the Insert tab and click on Video > Online Video. In PowerPoint 2010, go to the...

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AutoSave in Office 2016 Lets You Revert to Previous Versions of Documents

It cannot be that losing an unsaved document hasn’t made you tear your hair off. But there is more than one way to save yourself from a bad hair day. AutoSave for Microsoft Office 2016 is a balm for our forgetfulness. The new feature came in with the July 2017 update for Office 365 subscribers. You can spot it as a new switch button at the top-left corner in Excel 2016 and PowerPoint 2016. Switching On AutoSave Here’s the important thing: AutoSave works with the files you store in OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online. That is, it automatically saves every change...

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Save Big on PS4, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Games With These Sale Pages

Gaming is a popular hobby, but it unfortunately isn’t cheap. Buying games at full price is a quick way to empty your wallet, so gamers have come up with lots of ways to save money. If you’re new to a particular gaming platform or have never shopped for games on sale before, you might not know that every major system has sections of their digital stores dedicated to sales. Normally, digital prices are higher than physical copies of games, but if you catch a game on a digital sale, you don’t have to wait to play it! No matter what...

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The Google Drive Desktop App is Being Shutdown in March, 2018

Google has finally announced plans to completely remove the aging Google Drive desktop app. Support for both Windows and macOS versions will stop on December 11th, and the app will shut down completely on March 12th, 2018. End of an Era The announcement brings an end to one of the longest running Google features, and one that is used by many millions of people around the world. Users still running the app after today will begin to see “going away” notifications in October. Google will likely begin to steer those users (me included!) toward one of their replacements, consumer or...

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How to Install Kodi on an Apple TV (And Is It Worth the Hassle?)

Kodi is probably the world’s most flexible and customizable media center. Once known as XBMC (and the copyright-infringing Xbox Media Center before that), the project has matured gracefully over the years to reach version 17. Unfortunately, Kodi is so expansive and open that Apple won’t allow it on the tvOS App Store. That means if you want Kodi on your Apple TV, you’ll have to put in some effort installing and maintaining it. Today we’ll look at how to do that and whether it’s really worth it. What Is Kodi? We’ve covered Kodi extensively in the past, including an A-to-Z...

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The $20 Nano Is the Cheapest Arduino, But Is It Worth It?

While there is quite an array of Arduino boards to choose from, the Nano is a versatile board suitable for almost all DIY electronic projects. These tiny micro controllers make compact DIY hardware development available to more people than ever before. In the past we have covered reasons you may not want to choose a genuine Arduino for your projects, but today lets take a look at the positives and negatives of the Arduino Nano. Here’s a quick summary of the details before we jump into the specifics: Pros Great platform for beginners. Tiny size makes it perfect for compact...

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What Is Shell Scripting and Why You Should Use It

The shell is a program within a Linux or Unix operating system which allows you to enter commands for execution by the system. When a terminal window is opened on a linux computer, it starts the shell program which presents an interface to enter commands. This interface is known as the command line interface. When a command is entered, it is executed by the shell and the output is displayed on the screen. In addition to being able to accept and execute commands interactively, the shell can also execute commands stored in a file. This mode of execution is known...

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Spotify and Hulu Announce New Combined Subscription Partnership; Discounted First Bundle

Spotify and Hulu today announced a brand new partnership that will see the respective audio and video streaming giants combining to create entertainment bundles. Spoti-Hulu-fy Hulu and Spotify made their joint announcement today. Initially, the combined bundles will target U.S. college students, costing just $4.99 per month — the same as an existing Spotify student plan. So, what’s in the box? The first bundle will include access to Spotify Premium, and the Hulu Limited Commercials plan. And, to be honest, it is a great deal at that price. If you already have a Spotify Premium for Students plan, you can...

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How to Protect Your USB Ports on Linux

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the double-edged sword that revolutionized the way we interface with our devices. Its plug and play nature has made transferring data between devices simple. USB sticks are not without their faults though. They quickly became the medium for infecting entire networks with viruses and malware. Image Credit: Marek R. Swadzba via Shutterstock.com Enter the USB Kill device, which can completely fry your USB port or destroy your motherboard. It achieves this by charging its capacitors from the USB port and surging the brutal voltage back to the port. This happens several times until unplugged,...

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7 Best Note-Taking Tools for Programmers

Programming is an activity prone to frustration and difficulty — even when done as a hobby. Creating a web, mobile, or desktop app is a big undertaking, and good note-taking skills are key to staying organized and not succumbing to stress, despair, and burnout. But most note-taking apps aren’t designed with programmers in mind, and they can be so frustrating to use that they drive you to give up on notes entirely. That’s why we’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best note-taking tools for coders. Check these out — you’ll love them! 1. Boostnote Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux Boostnote...

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Go Anonymous: How to Delete Your Entire Social Media Presence

There are a variety of reasons you might want to delete your social media accounts. You may miss the days of anonymity, you might want to reclaim your privacy from companies, or maybe you just aren’t interested anymore. Whatever your reason, there are several ways you can delete your social media accounts and history. You aren’t only limited to the traditional means, such as deleting your profile through Facebook. In fact, there are lots of online services and apps that can help you with this task. From traditional avenues to new tools, here’s an in-depth look at how to delete...

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15 Email Acronyms You Should Use for Catchy Subject Lines

Everyone wants to write better emails that people will actually interact with. Maybe you’re struggling to communicate properly with your coworkers in the business world, or just want to improve your knowledge of email standards. What you might be surprised to find is that email carries its own set of lingo. If you’re not used to these, opening an email to find it full of “EOD”s and “LMK”s will send you on a long trip to Google just to decipher a message — even if you know other internet slang. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here’s a big list...

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Back to School: 6 Ways Scammers Can Exploit Students and Parents

Buying all new stationery. Checking if the old uniform still fits. Preparing packed lunches. Most kids hate going back to school or college after a long summer vacation. But cybercriminals like it. Why? Because it’s another opportunity to scam folk out of their hard-earned cash. It doesn’t matter if you’re a student or a parent. When it comes to term time, you’re a target. Here are just a few things to watch out for. 1. Malware in Online Textbooks Buying your academic books is one of the costliest outlays at the start of each term. These might simply be copies...

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Angry Birds Is Still Flying High! Your Guide to Every Game

It all began in 2009 with some unhappy birds and nasty pigs. The Angry Birds game series from Rovio Entertainment has continued to flourish over time and just keeps on going. The birds have traveled, the pigs have evolved, and the fun has never stopped for fans of the Angry Birds franchise. If you are an Angry Birds enthusiast and are wondering just how many games there are or which ones you missed, here you go! We’re going to take a survey of every game in the series. Angry Birds (2009) The game that started it all, Angry Birds, is...

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How to Generate Pro Email Signatures for Free

Creating a professional email signature can be daunting, from figuring out which details to include to how to format it. But with the right online tool, the process can be extremely easy. That’s good news because email signatures are perfect for sharing contact information and promoting your company. One of the easiest and most straightforward (and completely free!) tools is MySignature. There are no upgrades you have to pay for, no extensions you have to install, and you don’t even have to create an account to use the service. MySignature has five small tabs where you can fill in your...

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How Dynamic Reordering Saves You Time in PowerPoint for Mac

Imagine you have a few images and shapes stacked on a PowerPoint slide. You want to change the stacking order and give the slide a more pleasing appearance and a more creative option for a better PowerPoint presentation. It’s troublesome, like shuffling a deck of cards. There are two ways PowerPoint 2016 for Mac can help you out here: Use the Bring Forward and Send Backward tools to change the order. Use the Dynamic Reordering command to manage the stacking order visually. The Bring Forward and Send Backward functions have been long-standing features for graphic re-arrangement in PowerPoint, but Dynamic Reordering...

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How to Lend Kindle Books to Friends for Free

Many people want to read more, but what’s stopping you? Perhaps you have trouble finding new books to read, or you don’t have the extra income to spend on books. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to read for free, especially if you have a Kindle. One of the best ways to read a book for free (or help friends read books at no charge) is by lending out your Kindle books. You’re allowed to lend any book you own on your Kindle to a friend for 14 days. As long as they can finish it within that time, it’s...

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