Stories are a great format for sharing memorable moments of your life with your followers on social media. But when you only mean to share your quick snaps with certain people from your friends list, learn how to create Private stories on Snapchat. Snapchat Stories in a Nutshell If you’re new to Snapchat, you might be confused by all the different types of Snapchat stories. To avoid accidentally sharing your story with the wrong people, here are the main facts you need to know about stories on Snapchat....

If you’d like to learn how to make animated Instagram stories for free, we’ll take you through the basics. You can also use these tips to turn your photos into animated versions in your feed. Here is an overview of what we will cover: Why video stories are better than photos What software you need for this tutorial How to turn an Instagram photo into a video with music How to turn multiple images into a slideshow style video How to upload to Instagram with hashtags included...

Even stubborn malware infections can be removed using these tools, but you may need to run a boot-level scan using portable software on a USB drive, especially if Windows isn’t safe to run with malware. To run an offline virus scan using Microsoft Defender or a third-party antivirus solution, you’ll need to follow these steps. Running an Offline Virus Scan Using Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 If Windows is still running and the malware infection isn’t as serious, you may be able to use Microsoft Defender to run a bootable antivirus scan without using the portable (and older) Windows Defender Offline tool....

Discord created a fun product for a group of people that are early adopters of technology and it seeped into their everyday lives. Because Discord is now a preferred way of socializing, learning, and doing business, people want to know how to record Discord audio. Apps to Record Discord Audio We’re fans of apps that are easy to learn and use for a bunch of things. There are two apps that will work great to record audio on Discord that can also be used for anything from live streaming to studio-quality music production....

On Steam, you have the ability to submit a refund request if you feel like you don’t want to keep a game you bought. There are some things you need to know, however, if you want a refund through Steam. If you don’t know how to get a refund on Steam, here’s everything you need to know. When You Can Request a Refund on Steam There are some qualifications you need to meet before you can expect a refund from Steam....

Unfortunately, all of the benefits of digital video storage are lost when a file becomes corrupted and won’t open. There are ways to repair and play damaged or corrupt video files, however, and this article should help you recover your data. One of the odd quirks of fixing corrupted video is that not all techniques to repair a video file work all of the time. Don’t be disheartened if one of the methods in this article doesn’t work the first time!...

While one way to make money is through premium subscribers, another way is through donations. There are multiple ways to set up donations on the Twitch platform, both directly through Twitch and through third-party platforms. If you’re good at video games and entertaining on camera, you might be able to make a bit of spending money by giving someone something to watch. How to Accept Bits on Twitch Bits are the primary medium for viewers to donate to Twitch streamers they like and enjoy....

This will probably not change anytime soon, but with cool new tech built into our phones, you can definitely make yourself stand out by making this process much simpler. A friend recently told me about a free website that lets you create your own QR codes for a whole bunch of different uses. If you’re not sure what a QR code is, check out the Wiki entry. So, how is generating your own QR code actually useful?...

One solution is to buy more storage space. As a for-profit business, Google obviously prefers that you get your wallet out. But another solution is simply to open another Google account (or use an already existing one) and transfer as many of your old files over to that Google Drive space. Then delete them from your main Drive account. Google doesn’t offer a seamless experience for doing this as they obviously want you to pay to bump up your storage....

Do you need to relay information that can’t be shared over the phone? Just hop on Facebook Messenger to pinpoint their location so you can make the trip in person. So long as you and the “target” both use Facebook Messenger, location tracking is possible. This means that any parent who thinks their child may be sneaking off to a party instead of a study group, can use Facebook Messenger to “check in” and determine their whereabouts....

After using a pair of Sennheiser wired headphones for many years, I thought that nothing could tear me away from them. However, after trying iClever’s Bluetooth BTH03 headphones, I may have to change my mind. They may be a small set of headphones at a small price, but they pack a big punch in the sound department. Not Just For Kids! I should clear something up before I continue. These headphones are marketed as “kids headphones” but they can easily be used by an adult (provided your head is not totally enormous!...

We can tell you right off the bat that curved monitors actually have quite a few substantial benefits, but they come at a few notable costs as well. Let’s look at why some people make a fuss about curved monitors and why they command the prices they do. Didn’t We Just Get Flat Screens? A traditional LCD or OLED panel is flat. In fact, as you might recall, flat screen displays were a holy grail for many years....

Both brands offer numerous advantages and benefits, but which one is actually the better option–and which one is the best fit for you? Price Comparing Nest vs. Ecobee from a cost standpoint, there is no clear winner. Both the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Ecobee SmartThermostat (the top-tier versions of both models) are $250 each. If you’re looking for absolute top-of-the-line performance, either one of these models is a great pick....

What exactly is a codec? I know you need them to play a movie here and there, but what the heck is it really? What really confused me were all the terms I’ve heard of, but never really understood: H.264, DivX, MP4, AVI, MPEG-2, AVCHD, AAC, OGG, MKV, etc, etc. Were these all codecs? After much reading and learning, I realized that the world of audio and video codecs and container formats is very confusing....

Instead, I wanted a way to be able to keep my folders in My Documents or wherever I had them and still have them sync with the cloud services. I learned that the best way to do this is to use symbolic links in Windows. A symbolic link is kind of like creating a shortcut to a folder, but it’s more permanent and acts like a separate folder, even though it’s not....

Despite its popularity, many are moving away from YouTube due to claims of censorship and unfair promotional practices. This article will show you the 6 best alternatives to YouTube for uploading and watching videos. Vimeo Vimeo is the video host of choice for creatives, professionals, and those looking for a high-quality, free service for hosting videos. Much like YouTube, the Vimeo player can embed into websites, and its sleek, easy to use interface is preferred by many....

In this article, we’re going to troubleshoot Windows 10 WiFi by exploring the most common issues. Let’s get started. Limited Connectivity Many Windows 10 users get a limited connectivity message and it’s challenging to figure out what’s causing it. It can be triggered by outdated drivers, a faulty Ethernet cable, your network adapter, or even the antivirus software you use. The only thing you can do is troubleshoot WiFi one step at a time and hope for the best....

You can also add friends to your Steam friends list, allowing you to chat and play with them in your favorite games. You can easily add new friends using your Steam friend code, a unique code that you can share with others to add your account to friends’ lists quickly. To help you use Steam friend codes, here’s what you’ll need to know. What Are Steam Friend Codes? To quickly (but securely) invite new friends to your Steam friends list, you can share your Steam friend code....

If you want to make WhatsApp video calls from your computer, you can’t use the WhatsApp Web interface. What you can do instead is put WhatsApp on your computer and run it there as if it were on your phone. The only problem with that is that there isn’t a WhatsApp desktop version that supports webcams! The solution is to install the WhatsApp mobile app within an Android emulator so your computer thinks that the app is the mobile version....

Thankfully, the internet can make this a bit easier. Plenty of websites either cater to finding vegan food or can be used to filter through restaurants to find what you’re looking for. Here are some of the best sites to find vegan food near you. Also, check out our list of the best mobile apps for vegans. 1. Happy Cow This site is well-known among the vegan community as the best site to find great food....