How to Use a Third-Party Mouse on Your Mac

Even though there’s a lot to love about the Mac, there is one thing that tends to trip up newbies: the hardware. Not the hardware inside the machine itself, but the peripherals atop your desk. I hate Apple’s Magic Mouse. Admittedly, part of my frustration comes from having 20+ years of Windows expectations locked into my fingers. But I’m not alone in this, as per this thread on MacRumors. Plus, the Magic Mouse is basically useless if you Boot Camp into Windows. That’s why I use a third-party mouse on Mac. Fed up and thinking of doing the same? Here are several...

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Build Your Own Forms From Trello in Minutes With JotForm

If you are an avid Trello user, then you likely know the advantages of power-ups for boosting your productivity. You can connect handy tools like Butler, Asana, Evernote, and GitHub to make your projects run smoother. Now, you may have wished to design, build, and share a form from Trello to track different projects? A power-up can combine the power of Trello with a form-creating tool called JotForm. With this awesomeness in your control, you can make beautiful forms without ever leaving Trello. What JotForm Is All About In a nutshell, JotForm is an online form builder that lets you...

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How to Record a Killer Track With Free Music Loops in Garageband

I really enjoy making music. Unfortunately, I don’t have a whole lot of instrumental talent… or the money to pursue that particular hobby. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be making music — I just need to find other ways to do it. Which is where Garageband comes in. With the wealth of free music loops in the app and online, I can whip up a track in a few minutes or spend hours perfecting a longer one. And because there are so many free loops available, I don’t have to spend a cent. Want to get into making music...

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How to Watch Google Play Movies on Apple TV

Unsurprisingly, tech companies don’t want you to spend money buying from their competitors. This is why picking one ecosystem — like Google, Apple, or Microsoft — is so important. If you have an Apple TV, you probably know about the great entertainment apps that it provides. Recent converts from Android might have purchased some movies from the Google Play Store and don’t want to buy them again from Apple to watch on their Apple TV. Thankfully, using one of two workarounds, you can watch your Google Play movies on the big screen with little hurdle. I just hooked up an...

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3 Easy Ways to Print Pages in Reverse Order

There is always a right way to print your documents. Some inkjet models print pages with the printed side on the top, which means you have to manually reverse the print order by hand. It’s not too much of a problem when printing just a few pages, but when you have a ream on your hands, it makes sense to print them in reverse order so that you can collate the bunch neatly. Let’s look at three easy ways to reverse print pages. 1. Set It in Microsoft Word Microsoft Word has a single command that forces the printer to...

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Want to Embed Videos in Emails? Try This Workaround

Due to security reasons, most major email clients and platforms don’t allow you to embed videos in emails. While some do support HTML5 videos, it’s a complicated process, and there’s a chance that most of your recipients won’t be able to watch the video in their inbox anyway. But using one handy workaround, you can ensure all your email recipients can still see your video if they choose to: either use a static screenshot from your video and place a play button over it, or create a GIF instead. Then, link it to your video. The Screenshot Method There are plenty of...

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Online Learning Is Simpler Than You Think! 5 Sites to Get Started

It is no secret that you can get a university-level education for free on the internet. But where do you begin? How do you pick the right courses? It’s simpler than you think. Massively Open Online Courses (MOOC) are a big thing now. Renowned universities like Harvard, MIT, Yale, and others offer entire courses for free. In fact, you could mix-and-match to get an education that wouldn’t be available in any one university. How do you start with all this? Don’t just go to Harvard’s site and start digging around. There’s a better way. 1. MoocLab (Web): Your Guide and...

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Hiren’s Boot CD: The All-In-One Boot CD for Every Need

Hiren’s Boot CD is an all-in-one bootable rescue disc solution that contains a load of useful Windows repair tools you’ll want to have when you can no longer boot into your PC. Imagine issues like hard drive failure, virus infections, partitioning, password recovery, and data recovery. Hiren’s Boot CD is a Godsend in situations like these. It has a multitude of tools divided into a number of categories like partitioning tools, backup, recovery, and BIOS/CMOS tools to name a few. Be prepared for serious problems with your PC and upgrade your PC repair toolkit. by having some important repair tools...

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Nintendo Urge Consumers Not to Pay More Than $80 for the SNES Classic

I hate to say it, but Christmas really is just around the corner. One of last year’s god-tier gifts was the NES Classic — if you could actually get your hands on one. Now, Nintendo is urging the public not to pay any more than $80 for this year’s SNES Classic. SNES Classic Sales If you remember back to last year, finding a NES Classic was, at times, incredibly difficult. Instead of ensuring every single shelf in every retailer was stacked throughout the entire holiday period, Nintendo simply didn’t produce enough of the retro gaming machines. Nintendo of America President...

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Looking to Replace Ulysses on Mac or iOS? Try These Alternatives

Word processing powerhouse Ulysses recently switched to a subscription model, prompting many users to look for alternatives. The app was previously a separate purchase on Mac and iOS, but it now costs $40 per year to use it on all devices. If you owned the previous version, that goes down to $30 per year. You can see the pricing for all regions here. Some users dislike the expense, while others don’t want to manage yet another subscription. The good news it that there are lots of great alternatives to choose from! 1. Bear: Notes and Tagging ($15/yr, iOS, Mac) Bear...

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How Google Play Protect Is Making Your Android Device More Secure

Yes, Google has a yet another rebrand. This time, Google is pooling in all of its Android-related security features and putting them under a new umbrella: Google Play Protect. This means there’s a new home and name for some of the features you’re already familiar with. Plus new features based on new security technologies. Android is often perceived as being less secure and more prone to malware and virus infections. Some of that’s true. With this new initiative, Google is taking steps to educate users as to what’s safe and what isn’t. Google Play Protect is rolling out to all...

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How to Clean Up Your Mac Desktop and Increase Productivity

A lot of users tend to store things on their desktop for easier access. As a result, it can get cluttered quite quickly. A cluttered desktop can not only decrease productivity but can also cause cognitive stress. It makes things harder to find, and of course, it doesn’t look good to the eye. Some users might try to organize their desktop now and then, but they give up at some point as the process gets cumbersome. Today we’ll show you how to clean up your Mac’s desktop for once and all, both manually and automatically. Organize Desktop Icons Using Built-In...

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This Hidden Windows 10 Feature Can Give You Virtual Surround Sound

The Windows 10 Creators Update contains some hidden jewels you may not have found yet. One such jewel is Windows Sonic, a new spatial surround sound tool for Windows 10. This small program modifies headphone audio to emulate a 3D living room-style environment. That makes it a fantastic addition for both movie and ingame sound design. Best of all, it’s available completely for free when you upgrade to the Windows 10 Creators Update. Windows Sonic: All-Around Surround Sound With Microsoft’s new push to create an all-inclusive operating system (OS), they’ve attempted to integrate desktop features in consoles and visa versa....

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Make Gmail Better Than Outlook With These Chrome Extensions

Gmail and Outlook are two different beasts. Compared to the industry standard, Gmail is missing features and the look you may be used to. What you may not know is there are several ways in which you can make Gmail mirror Outlook in its appearance, function, and operation. In addition to various official features that you can enable through Gmail, you can also install browser extensions to change things up a bit. Here are eight Chrome extensions to help you make Gmail more like Outlook. Note: If you want to completely switch from Gmail to Microsoft Outlook and currently use...

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The Best Stephen King Movies to Stream on Netflix and Amazon

Most people would agree that renowned author Stephen King knows how to tell a story. So when his gripping tales began being turned into movies several decades ago, fans rushed to theaters to see if the films could live up to the books. Since 1976, there have been countless adaptations of King’s short stories and novels. And if you’re a fan of the master of horror, you probably enjoy watching the films produced from his source material. Yes, even the bad ones. Dim the lights, grab the popcorn, and open Netflix or Amazon Prime Video because we have a list...

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Learn Linux With SoaS, a Child-Friendly OS

Linux operating systems (OS) are often challenging for newcomers. Although Linux distributions such as ChaletOS and Manjaro target entry-level users and those switching from Windows, there’s still a steep learning curve. Aspects including the command line and fiddling with dependencies admittedly aren’t beginner friendly. But Linux is a superb operating system for kids to learn. With a multitude of projects for kids and even simple kid-appropriate Linux distros, learning Linux from an early age carries its many benefits. Check out Sugar on a Stick (SoaS), an educational Linux OS. What Is Sugar on a Stick? Sugar on a Stick, or...

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Apple Suffers Major iPhone 8 and X Leak Days Before Launch

Apple has suffered a major leak just two days before a major launch event. What do we now know about the iPhone 8? Let's find out.

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11 Things You Must Do With a Brand New Laptop

Some people say that laptops aren’t needed anymore: they’re less portable than tablets and less powerful than desktop PCs, straddling a weird “worst of both worlds” line. But I still love them and I think they’re still useful, especially if you’re a student. Perhaps you agree. So you’ve gone ahead and bought a new laptop for work, have you? Or maybe you’ve received one as a gift to get you through college? These next few years are going to be a joy for you — but only if you take some time right now to set it up properly. Here...

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These 8 Overcooked Tips Will Help You Serve Up Victory

If you’re a simulation game fan, then you’ve probably heard of Overcooked. While Overcooked originally came out in August 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, the game just joined the great list of Nintendo Switch eShop games in July 2017. For those who aren’t in the know, Overcooked is a frantic cooking simulation game that offers co-op and competitive play. It’s packed with insane kitchens full of various obstacles and hazards. Players must rapidly prepare different recipes and fulfill customer orders within a time limit. Overcooked is crazy cooking fun for everyone, especially when playing with friends through...

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How to Access Secret Settings in Microsoft Edge

You’ve probably heard of browser flags: hidden experimental features that you can toggle and try out. For instance, tweaking some of Chrome’s flags can make it even speedier. If you like getting cutting-edge features and don’t mind the potential for experimental glitches, enabling flags is a fun way to check out what developers are working on. Now it’s possible for you to try out some flags in Microsoft Edge. We’ve already covered all of Edge’s existing settings, but it’s no secret that Edge doesn’t feature the same amount of customization seen in other browsers. Enabling some of these tweaks could make...

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