Do you really want to visit a weather site to check the weather all the time? A more convenient idea is to install a Windows app that displays the weather forecast and updates automatically. Many weather apps for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store or desktop apps available online aren’t worth installing or include malware. So, here are the best Microsoft Store and desktop apps available to install now for free so you can monitor the weather at all times....

There are multiple options for speech-to-text software on Windows 10, but it can be hard to narrow down the best picks. We’ve examined both the free and paid options to help you choose the right software for you. The Best Speech to Text Software for Windows 10 These are the best software options for speech-to-text on Windows 10. Windows 10 Speech Recognition Windows 10 includes built-in dictation software. You can activate it almost any time you need to enter text by typing Windows + H, but first, you need to ensure the feature is turned on....

If you live in a very large house or your ISP installed your router in a strange location like your closet, your WiFi signal may not reach every part of the house adequately. When it comes to streaming media, a weak WiFi signal result in extreme lag and choppy videos. Luckily, there are several things that you can do to help boost WiFi signal strength. Here are some of my top recommendations for improving weak WiFi....

These are some of the problems that I’ve had myself and so here is a quick and dirty guide to troubleshooting your wireless network in Windows XP without having to go out and buy a new router! I also wrote a more recent post on troubleshooting Wi-Fi problems in Windows 8/10. Firstly, the more common wireless issue is when the computer will continuously drop from the WiFi network and then suddenly reconnect for no apparent reason....

Sometimes, you may not want to disable Windows search indexing. It depends on what hardware you use. Below are some prime examples of when you should or shouldn’t disable it. Also, let’s just dispel a quick myth. Windows search indexing is still used in Windows 10 and it works in much the same way as older versions of Windows. With that in mind, here’s what we suggest: If you have a slow hard drive and a good CPU, it makes more sense to keep your search indexing on, but otherwise it’s best to turn it off....

Someone might send you a link to a video you’d rather not have in your history. Perhaps you don’t want that particular video influencing your suggestions. There are also situations where you are sharing a device within the household or need to borrow someone else’s phone. Whatever the reason, you’ll be glad to know that YouTube now offers an incognito mode similar to private browsing modes for its Android and iOS apps....

If this particular Google error is preventing you from using the Google search engine effectively, you can troubleshoot the issue by following the steps below. What Causes a Google Unusual Traffic Error? If you see a Google unusual traffic error message, it’s usually a sign that Google suspects your web traffic is problematic in some way. Unusual traffic, in this instance, typically means automated traffic or malicious traffic, caused by hackers, bots, malware unnecessary search requests....

In G Suite, the document is saved online, and anyone can access it with the right permissions. Collaboration across an enterprise is the core purpose of G Suite. G Suite is designed for businesses, schools, non-profits, and any other organization that chooses one of three pricing plans. G Suite Is a Paid Subscription Service Many people are confused between G Suite and Google’s other free apps also built around Google Drive and collaboration....

Do you have the latest version? We’ll show you how to check what version of Android you have, what the latest version offers, how to update, and what’s next for Android. The Latest Android Version is Android 12 At the time of writing, the latest version of the Android OS is 12, released on October 4, 2021. Of course, unless you’re running a “stock” Android device, you may not have access to Android 12 for quite some time....

Whether you work all day or you’re a stay-at-home parent, dinner often feels like the most challenging part of the day. It doesn’t have to be. The following are 8 of the best websites with a creative ingredient search feature that’ll help you figure out what you should make for dinner tonight. You won’t even have to make a trip to the grocery store. AllRecipes The best website, by far, for coming up with a good dinner when you’re out of ideas is AllRecipes....

The right tool for the job is essential, especially for home cooks. We’ll go through the best kitchen gadgets and gizmos you should buy now for various cooking tasks—from preparing a gourmet dinner to relaxing with your favorite coffee drink. 1. Thermapen ONE from ThermoWorks Invest in a thermometer if you want your dishes to be perfect every time. We love the Thermapen One. It reads temperatures almost immediately and turns off when you fold the probe back toward the body....

Keepa This allows at-a-glance insight into the best time to purchase a product. This chart alone has saved me from purchasing products for tens of percentages above their frequent lowest prices, and that feels good. When triggered, you can have these price notifications sent to your email, Facebook, Telegram, desktop notifications, or even an RSS feed. CamelCamelCamel CamelCamelCamel offers browser extensions to users of Firefox and Chrome, and its extension works almost identically to Keepa’s....

What Are The Benefits Of Smart Glasses? Besides being the only person in your class, job, or block with them, you’ll find a host of other reasons to put a pair of smart glasses on. Smart glasses are the next step in innovation for smart wear. It will connect you to the web, phone calls, camera, music, and other convenient features. In other words, you’ll be able to read through your grocery list as you shop....

Although you may not be able to find every game you played when you were younger, there exist huge libraries of retro games on many websites. On them, you can play games without having to go through the often confusing process of downloading an emulator and ROMs. Simply find the games you want to play, and get started right away. Here are the best websites for you to play retro games online....

Criterion says, “All we ask is that each film in the collection be an exemplary film of its kind.” Serious film lovers appreciate that Criterion movie releases are lovingly restored and have extra features, but what if you just want to stream the films, restored or not? We’ve compiled a list of sixty of the best films from the Criterion Collection available on streaming services other than the Criterion Channel, the online subscription service Criterion launched in 2019....

Now I buy iPhone and iPad apps all the time, so I don’t mind spending a buck or two for good apps. The list here will include free and paid apps, so for those of you who hate spending a dime on an app, you’ll have some choices too! Not all paid apps are worth it, but a lot of times the extra 99 cents adds a lot of value....

If you have been meaning to learn how to use the command prompt in Windows, I’ll go through some of the basic commands that are performed most often. Just so everyone’s on the same page, you can get to the command prompt by going to Start and then click on Run and typing in CMD. In Windows 7, just click on Start and begin typing cmd. In Windows 8, you can just right-click on the Start button and choose Command Prompt....

This can be a quick and easy way to translate languages, especially if it includes characters that aren’t included in your native language, making it harder to translate with text translators. There are now many apps out there with the technology to translate languages. And for the most part, you can use it to figure out translations for signs, packaging, or anywhere else you need different languages translated. Below we’ve gathered the best translation apps that have this capability to use whenever needed....

Whatever the case, there are times when you need to change your account name, computer name, account picture or computer password. In this article, I’ll show you how to complete all of these tasks on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Windows 10 In Windows 10 and 8.1, you can have a Microsoft account and/or a local computer account. The procedure for changing your picture or password is the same for either type of account, but not for changing your account name....

If you’re a privacy freak who doesn’t want someone else to see what kind of documents you’ve been opening, clearing this list is essential! However, starting with Windows 7, there was a new feature introduced called a Jump List. You can read my previous post to understand how Jump Lists work. With Jump Lists, that functionality basically moved from the Start Menu to the taskbar in Windows 8 and Windows 10!...