That is, unless you protect your privacy on Snapchat. There are several settings you can enable or disable to lock down your Snapchat and effectively prevent all the above. You just need to know where in your settings to look. Beyond Snapchat’s settings are general privacy reminders that you should adhere to, like knowing how to use Snapchat so that you don’t accidentally send the wrong person a private Snapchat or post something to your Story that you intended to send to an individual....

Many devices are embedded with Google Assistant and built-in microphones to enable users to do various things, such as order food, call a friend, or look up the weather. There are so many Google Assistant tips can help you that you might not be aware of. Find Your Phone How often do you misplace your phone? If you are like most people, the answer is very often. It is especially frustrating when you are in your home but have no idea where it is....

Tribit sent the StormBox Micro to us to do a portable bluetooth speaker review, so we put it through the paces to find out how well it performs in a variety of real-world applications. Appearance: Compact but Convenient The speaker lives up to its name. At 3.9 inches wide, 3.9 inches tall, and just under 1.4 inches thick, the speaker does not take up much space, nor does its weight get in the way of transporting it....

The developers call it a “wide-spectrum content blocker” rather than simply an ad blocker, and for a good reason. uBlock Origin is one of the most advanced and versatile options for increasing your privacy online with minimal cost to your CPU or memory usage. What Is uBlock Origin? Developed by Raymond Hill (gorhill on GitHub.com), uBlock Origin (uBO) is an industry-leading cross-platform browser extension for filtering content online. Unlike similar plug-ins, uBO filters content, including ads, trackers, pop-ups, malware, coin miners, and JavaScript elements....

While these are good options to keep kids from stumbling upon inappropriate websites or content, one of the best ways of keeping up with what your kids are doing online is by using Microsoft Family. This guide explains how to set up and use a Microsoft Family account to make it easier and safer for your family to interact with each other, across platforms and devices. What Is a Microsoft Family Account?...

A smart TV might be better described as a connected TV. A smart TV is a TV that can connect to the internet and supports a wide range of different applications. In most cases, smart TVs have their own interface that allows users to access Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and other streaming services. Some smart TVs also have games, social media, and similar programs. Essentially, a smart TV gives users access to services they would normally need a secondary device for, such as a game console or a Chromecast....

What Is a VPN Kill Switch? In short, a VPN kill switch is a feature that can disable your device’s connection to the internet when your VPN fails. This feature is essential to anyone who is downloading torrents, stuck behind a censorship block like China’s Great Firewall, or otherwise doing something that can land them in trouble when discovered. Not having a kill switch engaged could mean that if your VPN runs into a connection issue — a common occurrence — you default back to your regular internet connection, thus showing who you are without the protection a VPN affords....

As somebody looking for content, you’re free to use Creative Commons licensed work such as artwork, photos, educational papers, scientific research or music, as long as you follow the rules for attributing the creators. The benefit Creative Commons provides in our creative-driven world is immeasurable. Let’s take a closer look at how it all works, why it’s so powerful for creative content and how each license works. What Is Creative Commons and How Does It Work?...

There are plenty of health concerns, both mental and physical, when it comes to the use (or rather misuse) of our mobile devices. Which is why companies like Google who create the operating systems for tablets and smartphones have begun putting digital wellbeing features into their software. If you’re an Android user running Android Pie or later, you have access to these features. Let’s look at what digital wellbeing for Android is and how to use it to improve your life....

Not only is it aesthetically displeasing, but it’s also ineffective. There’s actually a science behind using a particular type of dummy text, and that text is called “lorem ipsum”. In this article, let’s go over why lorem ipsum is the ideal filler text and how you can easily generate it. What Is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem ipsum is a specific style of placeholder text derived from Latin. However, it’s not a real language and has no literal translation, which is completely intentional....

What Is Mouse Acceleration? Modern mice use an optical sensor to look at the surface the mouse is on and watches for movement. Let’s say you move the mouse one millimeter, the pointer on-screen moves 10 pixels. Without mouse acceleration, the pointer will always move in that exact ratio, no matter what you do. When mouse acceleration is active, both the distance measured by the mouse sensor and the speed of the movement of the mouse, are taken into account....

With so many people today holding such a wide variety of personal and political opinions, it’s very difficult to draw a line and choose a side. What political ideology are you? Why not take a test, answer a few simple questions about your beliefs, and find out the truth? 1. Pew Research Center One of the leader opinion research organizations, the Pew Research Center, published its own Political Typology Quiz....

Netflix Originals are shows or movies produced by Netflix themselves, and many of them are definitely worth a watch. Since Netflix has started making Originals, there have been a lot created, so you might wonder which ones are best. In this list you’ll find the top picks of Netflix Original Series and movies you can watch right now. 1. The Haunting of Hill House Starring: Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Michael Huisman, Elizabeth ReaserReleased: 20181 season, 10 episodes...

We’ll take a look at the best computer programming classes and courses you can find online for free. These computer programming course sites are in no particular order. They’re all great. Deciding which one is best isn’t for us to do. You need to decide what’s best for your career or hobbyist goals. All of them have at least one of the best programming languages to learn today. We’ll start with the ones you’re less likely to have heard of and add the more popular ones at the end....

Whether you’re rich or poor, you only have so many days on this earth. Therefore you need to manage that time to get to all the important stuff. Time management is a tough skill to learn, but these 21 time management tools all have their own contribution to make when it comes to doling out your precious time to the demands of modern life. 1. Trello Trello is one of our absolute favorite time and project management tools....

With the progression of technology, you can carry your phone into the backcountry and still have the convenience of a compass on your phone. A compass app is a convenient, hassle-free, and easy way to track your route, distance, speed, and altitude. The app also helps you tell what direction you may need to head if you get lost on the trail. While a compass app won’t replace the humble, accurate hand-held compass, it can be a great companion in the outdoors....

It isn’t just version differences that spawn new file extensions. Some file extensions refer specifically to the type of file, such as whether it’s an Excel template or an Excel file that contains a macro. If you understand all of the Excel file extensions, you’ll have a better handle on how to save your file in the file save dialogue box. Why Excel File Extensions Matter The extension of an Excel file provides you with important information about that file before you open it....

This is why a dedicated streaming device is a must for anyone looking to binge their entertainment on a big screen. But that poses a bigger question: Which streaming device should you get? Let’s make one thing clear from the get-go – both streaming devices are great options to stream content on a UHD TV without any issues. They only differ in some quality of life features and pricing. The Apple TV 4K is the more expensive option....

This tutorial covers different ways to see who viewed your Instagram story. You’ll also learn how to hide your stories from specific people. Who Viewed Your Instagram Story? How to Check Instagram stories have an “Activity” card where you can see who viewed content you upload. You can even check how people interacted with your stories if you’re running a business account. You check who viewed your Instagram story when it’s on your profile and even 24 hours after it disappears....

Cases protect your phone from drops and bumps, but screen protectors are sold as a way to protect your screen itself from damage. That sounds great on paper, but do you really need a screen protector for your phone, or are they just an expensive placebo? Cracked Screens Are Expensive to Replace In the old days, if you broke your phone glass, it was possible to replace it without replacing the screen, assuming it was undamaged....