These are some of the occasions where you may decide to downgrade your device to an older version of the OS, especially when that older version worked perfectly fine on your device. Unlike iOS devices, it’s totally possible to get an Android device back to an older version of the OS. Many of the manufacturers have their own tools to help you do it. Downgrade Samsung Android Phones Using Odin If you have a Samsung Android phone that you wish to downgrade, you’re in luck....

You might need your public, or external IP address, when you’re remoting into your computer when away from home, or when you’re sharing files from your FTP server, or connecting your network to a custom DNS service. No matter the reason for needing to know your IP address, there are multiple ways to find it. You can use anything from a simple website to find your IP address to your computer’s command line utility or your router....

Fixing the Back Button in Android Android phones originally had hardware buttons on the front of the phone, including a dedicated back button. Modern Android phones tend to be all screen now, so those buttons commonly exist as virtual software, sitting on the screen’s bottom edge. With some full-screen apps such as games or streaming videos, the virtual buttons may disappear but can be displayed with a swipe. In general, this is a better solution than the old physical buttons....

Does YouTube freeze or stutter while playing videos? Various reasons—such as spotty internet connectivity, misconfigured quality settings, and outdated video drivers—often cause that. Read on to learn how to fix choppy YouTube videos on the PC and Mac. Check Your Internet Connection First up, check that there’s nothing wrong with your internet. The best way to do that is to try using an alternative online video streaming service such as Vimeo or Netflix, or the YouTube app on your Android or iPhone....

However, getting verified on Instagram is no easy process. In fact, the option to get verified isn’t available to everyone. If you’re determined to get that blue checkmark, learn what you can do to increase your chances of getting verified on Instagram. Why Get Verified on Instagram Many people see getting that blue tick next to your Instagram name as a sign of status. As if it’s something that will tell other users that you’ve “made it”....

Whether you’re looking at log files or large data sets, it’s easy to come across CSV files with millions of rows or enormous text files. Since Excel cannot support files this large, how exactly do you open them? Let’s find out. Why Can Normal Text Editors Not Open Really Large Files? A computer has gigabytes of storage, so why can’t text editors open large files? There are two factors at play here....

Like small group sessions during in-person meetings, breakout rooms on Zoom allow subsets of meeting attendees to meet in smaller groups of up to 50 people. Depending on how the meeting organizer configures the breakout rooms, attendees may rejoin the main meeting room or switch to a different breakout room. We’ll walk you through how to switch between breakout rooms in Zoom, whether you’re the meeting host or an attendee....

That means if you try to switch to a different network provider, your phone simply can’t make calls or use data services. The good news is that you can usually unlock these phones by simply using an unlock phone code. We’ll be covering these unlock codes, how you can get yours for free, and how to unlock a phone. But first there are some important things you should know....

With one of these devices, you don’t have to worry about unlocking the bootloader or flashing your device using a system image. All you have to do is sign for the Android Beta Program, enroll your device and you’re good to go! I’ll walk you through the steps in this article, but remember that pre-release versions of Android are normally unstable, so don’t do this on your primary device. If you do it and regret it later, there is a way to revert back to the last stable version of Android, which I will also explain below....

It sounded great on paper, but this early voice recognition technology was more frustrating than useful. You had to speak at a snail’s pace, with the intonation of a robot. Even then, you’d be lucky to achieve even 70% accuracy. While there was plenty of optimism that voice recognition would be the main way we used our computers in the future, things haven’t really turned out that way. At least not yet....

There are some apps that claim to let you view another person’s deleted content, but there’s no official way to do this. There are a few workarounds, but a good rule of thumb is this: If someone deletes a picture from their Instagram account (or any social media platform), respect their privacy and don’t try to find the picture. How to Recover Deleted Instagram Photos If you accidentally delete an Instagram post you want to keep, you still have access to it for 30 days and can recover it at any time....

Below are several quick things to try to fix your camera on a Desktop or SmartPhone for Zoom. Is Your Video Turned On? When you join a meeting, Zoom prompts you with a box that says Turn off my video. Make sure this box isn’t checked. If it is, you will enter the meeting without being on camera. If you don’t see your web camera, make sure all other programs that also use your camera are closed....

Both Have Loads of Content The main concern with any streaming device is exactly how much streaming content it grants access to. After all, no one wants to invest in a product that will only let them stream two of the dozens of major services, right? Roku Streaming Stick Plus does have a bit of a leg up in terms of content, though. It has more channels than any other platform out there, although many of those channels are just curated lists of YouTube videos....

However, if you’re a beginner user or have never used Photoshop before, this software can be very confusing. That’s where Photoshop filters can help you. Applying a filter is a simple way to improve your pictures without having to dig too deep and dive into too many details. So if you’re looking to improve your photography and Photoshop skills but don’t want to spend too much time and effort doing it, start by learning about filters and the best places to get free Photoshop filters online....

Think about it like this: for every 100 miles you drive, you can deduct $58.50. And if you’ve ever filed taxes as a freelancer or self-employed person before, you know that those self-employment taxes are killer. The trick is remembering to log those miles. It can be tough to remember to write down your mileage at the start of each day, and then it’s even more of a hassle to subtract the ending and starting miles and add those numbers up at the end of the year....

Even the most elegant design can be marred if you have to run a too-conspicuous wire across the wall or the floor. On the flip side, there are some smart home companies that break the mold by producing devices that need neither power cables or batteries. Senic is one of the few companies implementing this technology, and they’ve produced several pieces of smart home tech that give new levels of control over your devices....

On the other hand, smart lights can be expensive. The Nanoleaf Aurora starter kit will run you just over $200, while the Philips Hue Color starter kit still regularly retails for $150. The light in the darkness is that you can buy smart bulbs without breaking the bank. For the price of one of these starter kits, you can outfit almost your entire home with smart lights. We’ve rounded up what we believe to be the best, low-cost smart lights for those on a budget....

There are several different types of barcodes and I’ll try to show you how to create as many of them as possible for free. In order to create certain types of barcodes, you need specialized commercial software, so I won’t mention those. The most common 1D barcodes are Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, etc. 2D barcodes include DataMatrix, PDF 417 and QR codes. In order to create a barcode, you have to install a barcode font onto your system and then use that font in any program that supports fonts like Word, WordPad, etc....

Whether you’re an action-adventure fan, RPG devotee, or just want to mess around in a sandbox, there’s a solo game for you on this list. 1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3 is regarded as one of the greatest single-player RPGs. As Geralt of Rivia, an elite monster hunter, you begin your journey searching for your lost apprentice who’s being targeted by the Wild Hunt, an army of inter-dimensional wraiths with whom Geralt has a long history....

No matter what you want to watch, whether food-focused stream for strange cuisine from around the globe or a channel dedicated to Minecraft Let’s Plays, you can find a streaming channel that suits your tastes. It’s a fascinating new world where creativity reigns. The problem is that some of the most interesting streaming channels are hard to find because they are not widely publicized. In some cases, this is because the streamers do not have the resources to get the word out....