There’s a workaround, though. Through an Oculus link cable, you can play high-performance PC VR games on Quest. Better yet, you can do it wirelessly through the Oculus Air Link. Oculus Air Link Network Requirements The Air Link feature has strict requirements. While you can activate it even without meeting these requirements, your performance will be greatly affected. Our testing found the refresh rate to be much lower without proper network bandwidth, resulting in a terrible VR experience....

In this article, I’ll show you how to setup multiple home pages to open in Chrome, IE, Firefox and Safari. The process is slightly different depending on the browser, so that’s why I’m covering the all the major browsers. Google Chrome Let’s start with Chrome since that is my favorite browser at the moment. The first thing you want to do to make things easy is to simply open the different websites you want to load on startup into separate tabs....

Follow the steps below, and you’ll be up and running and ready to stream in just a few short minutes! Also, be sure to check out our post on how to listen to Audible audiobooks on your Echo device. Navigate to the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) and download the app in the picture below. Step 2. Select the option for Music and Books. Step 3. There are two main parts to the next menu: device selection, and service selection....

One of the biggest misconceptions is that all Windows updates can be installed at once by simply deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder stored in C:\Windows. This is completely wrong. Yes, you might save some space (anywhere from 500 MB to several GB’s), but deleting the folder will not remove any installed update. In addition it’s a bad idea to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder unless it is absolutely required. There is a subfolder called DataStore that has a large database of all the Windows Updates available....

When you export your project within Premiere, you’ll notice that you’ll have to wait until the exporting process is finished before you can work in Premiere again. Adobe Media Encoder can save you a lot of time as it works as a background video exporter, allowing you to keep using Premiere while your project gets exported. Below, we’ll walk you through how to use Adobe Media Encoder to render your videos faster....

Carrying a phone around and using headphones with the Audible app is certainly an option, but using your smart speaker is a lot more convenient when you’re just hanging out at home. Step 1. Navigate to Audible.com and click Sign In in the top right corner. If this is your first time using Audible, there should also be an option to take advantage of a 30-day free trial. Step 4....

Most of the time, you’re really not going to want to do anything written in this article since it requires looking at a lot of technical stuff, but if you think there is a program on your computer that shouldn’t be there communicating secretly on the Internet, the methods below will help you identify anything unusual. It’s worth noting that a computer running an operating system like Windows with a few programs installed will end up making a lot of connections to outside servers by default....

TED Talks are therefore less defined by the subject matter it deals with and more by how it packages and shares that content. What are TED talks? Do TED talks have real depth, or are they the fast food of the intellectual world? A (Very) Quick History Of TED The TED conference has been around since 1984! Long before streaming internet video was a thing. The first conference showcased things like the compact disc and the Apple Macintosh....

Location services on Snapchat in particular are used to show your Snapchat friends approximately where you are. This is so you can see who is around you, what your friends are doing, and look at how many friends you have. However, there is a feature on Snapchat known as “Ghost Mode” which will allow you to remove yourself from this map. What Is Ghost Mode on Snapchat and How to Use It When you put your account into Ghost Mode, Snapchat will no longer share your location with your friends, only yourself....

If you’re worried about your child’s music tastes, then give Spotify for Kids a try. This brand new alternative to the fully-fledged music streaming service locks down its music library, offering only safe and child-friendly alternatives, but just how different is it to the main Spotify experience? What Is Spotify For Kids? The Spotify Kids service isn’t a standalone service but is available as part of a wider Spotify Premium Family subscription (costing $14....

One issue with Twitch streaming, however, is the ads. If you don’t subscribe to a channel, you’ll see video ads appear at the start (and occasionally during) a live stream or recorded video. The best way to stop seeing ads on Twitch is to use Twitch Turbo. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What Is Twitch Turbo? Twitch Turbo is the only guaranteed method for stopping ads on Twitch....

There are a number of Google Doc add-ons you can enable that’ll extend the base of features available in Google Docs. The following are ten of the best ones. Highlight Tool When you’re editing a document or collaborating in any other way, the ability to highlight text is invaluable. There is a way to highlight in Google Docs by default. To do so, you need to select the text you want to highlight, select the highlight icon in the ribbon, and choose the highlight color you want to use....

IMDB: 8.6 Rotten Tomatoes: 93% This Christmas movie is one of the many symbols of the holiday season. Many generations grew up watching this 1946 classic every Christmas morning. The story follows George Bailey, a suicidal businessman who tried to end his life. But an angel from Heaven was sent to save him and to show him what the world would look like if George had never existed. This movie will definitely get you in the spirit of Christmas....

Reddit has thousands of subreddits dedicated to improving yourself in countless ways. To save you some time and effort, we’ve put together a list of the best self-improvement subreddits organized by what it is you’re trying to accomplish. Start with the Basics If you’re making an effort to work on yourself, these four subreddits can help you quickly form new habits. Slow Down Your Brain You absolutely can train your mind to slow down, and virtually everyone can benefit from learning this skill....

Apart from the entertainment options, which are numerous, there are actually some pretty cool professional uses for VR as well. Virtual offices, where you have a private space with a traditional desktop only in VR, means you can take your personal workspace anywhere. It also means that you can now share a virtual space with colleagues and collaborate. A much more immersive and natural way to work or meet with people who may be anywhere else in the world....

Even if you do have a Facebook account, it is perfectly possible to use Messenger without going anywhere near facebook.com or even having the Facebook smartphone app installed. I should know. I’ve had Facebook uninstalled from my iPhone for months but I still use Messenger. Use The Messenger Smartphone App If you’re a heavy smartphone user, it makes sense in this case to just use the Messenger app for your phone....

The Windows Disk Management function, pictured above, allows Windows users to simply format and partition external drives. However, there are times when it simply doesn’t work very well. For example, the drive that you are trying to select for formatting may not be recognized by the utility, or it may be greyed out and not clickable. If you are unable to get a hard drive formatted or partitioned correctly using the built-in apps that are offered by Microsoft and Apple, then your next step may be to try and format the drive directly, using command line....

Especially when most websites are geared toward finding cheaper deals, rather than the finest items in the market. But that is not to say luxury shopping websites do not exist. There are many websites built for luxury products, featuring designer labels and stylish photography. Whether you’re looking for that haute couture dress or a stylish pair of heels, here are the best luxury online shopping sites for you. 1. Net-A-Porter Net-A-Porter is a well-known fashion destination, thanks to its stunning photography and beautiful website layout....

While Evernote is certainly one of the most well-known productivity apps, it isn’t the only option for users who need to stay organized. If you’re tired of Evernote, you have other options, so here are six of the better Evernote alternatives for you to consider. Google Keep If you’re looking for a quick and free Evernote alternative for note-taking abilities, start with Google Keep, free for all Google account users....

This article will focus on learning the best keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs. Commonly Used Shortcuts The shortcuts in this section are very popular, not only in Google Docs but in various different apps, browsers, and programs you might use. You are probably already familiar with some of them. For macOS: Text Formatting Shortcuts Whether you use Google Docs for work, school projects, or for writing a book, you will need to format the text....