In some cases “gigs” are one-time jobs you can perform for a fee, or a regular stream of work you can do every week or month. In this article, we’ll cover the most common ways people currently make money online. The choice really comes down to what your skill set is, and how much time you have available to invest into this new job market. Making Money Online for Beginners Why is any method of making money online for “beginners”?...
A YouTube channel’s visual style is almost as important as the content it creates. Everything from the banner on your YouTube page to each upload’s thumbnail will affect whether people decide to watch your videos. This article will show you how to decide on and make the perfect YouTube channel artwork. YouTube Channel Art Explained Before going into the technical details of actually creating your YouTube channel art, it’s worth learning what you’ll need to make....
If you only use Discord with friends, you will likely never need to use the Mute function. If you’re part of larger communities, though, you might encounter someone that harasses you or speaks in a rather distasteful way. This article will show you exactly what you need to do to mute someone on Discord. Muting vs. Blocking Discord Users There are two main ways to stop someone from interacting with you on Discord: muting the person, and blocking the person....
You can see all music that your friends are listening to on the Spotify desktop app, as well as the Spotify mobile app. In this article, you’ll learn how to disable or enable the Friends Activity pane on the right side, and how to find and add new friends to follow. We’ll also cover how to hide your own listening activity if you don’t want friends to see what you’re listening to on Spotify....
If you have a new computer, syncing Chrome would be beneficial so that none of your bookmarks are misplaced during the transition. You can also set up a Chrome sync between your phone and computer to access saved passwords, history, and more. Let’s look at why someone might set up Chrome sync and how easy it is to do. Why You Should Set Up a Chrome Sync If you’ve ever lost a bookmark or forgot a password you saved to Chrome years ago, you’ll want to set up Google Chrome sync....
That’s why, if you want to build an online community, you might want to consider building it yourself on a website domain that you own. Getting people to regularly visit your site community will be hard as Twitter already has a built-in audience, but with a bit of determination, you might be able to build something to call your own. Start Tweeting With P2 There is a WordPress theme called P2, which was developed by the same developer team that created WordPress itself....
What that means is you no longer need to get your media files out of your computer, put them in a portable drive, and give it to your friends for them to enjoy the content. With iTunes local media sharing, all of that hassle is eliminated and you can share your an iTunes Library with the click of a few buttons. What Exactly Is iTunes Library Sharing? It’s good that you asked....
Most Android app developers publish regular updates introducing new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. The latest versions of apps also enhance device stability and security, making it essential to install them. You can update Android apps with a brief visit to the built-in Google Play Store. However, in some cases, you may have to rely on alternative methods to bring Android apps up to date. Update Manually via Google Play Store You can manually update individual apps on an Android device via the Google Play Store....
These days, the use of public computers is relatively rare in the Western world. Regardless, there’s a good chance that, at some point, you’ll be put in a position where you need to use a public computer. Maybe your phone is dead or stolen? Maybe you are in another country and have no coverage or WiFi access? At this point that hotel or internet cafe computer might look like a lifesaver....
Even if you do decide to handle it on your own, many of the recommended resume-writing resources and websites aren’t freely available. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get away with writing a quality resume without paying. Using a Google Docs resume template is one of the best ways to achieve that. Fortunately, Google has acknowledged the popularity of Docs as a resume-building tool and provides a gallery of templates to help you get started....
Google Flights searches airline and travel agency databases for all available flight schedules and prices. This means you get the same kind of insights into the best flight prices that travel agents do. Best of all, Google Flights integrates with your Google account to give you flight check-in reminders and other updates. It’s like having your own personal travel agent on your computer and your mobile device. Google Flights Search Most people use Google Flights by visiting the main page, typing the departure and destination airports or cities, as well as the departure and return dates....
Windows has absolutely no support for the Mac hard disk file format (HFS+). This means that if you connect a Mac formatted drive to Windows, you’ll simply get a blank drive letter and a message asking to format the disk. If you click Cancel, you’ll just get a message stating that the volume does not contain a recognized file system. I’ve already written about how, if your external USB drive is not recognized by Windows, you might have to use the exFAT file format, which both Windows and Mac support, however, this requires formatting the drive and copying all the data back on....
2. An uncommonly high number of orders for a new account 3. High volume of returns 4. Unusual gift card activity 5. Using Different IP addresses with varying locations Make sure that you attach the documents and information asked by the account specialist. If you have not received any email regarding this matter, then proceed with these steps. Call +1 (206)-266-2992; if you’re from the U.S. If you live outside America, the number you should call is 1-888-230-4331....
The big question is, which game is better for you? Depending on your age and interests, you might find that you prefer one over the other. Find out what the two games have in common and how they differ before deciding whether Roblox or Minecraft is the best game for you. What Is Minecraft? Minecraft is a computer video game where you explore a pixelated world made from blocks. It’s notorious for its basic graphics style, which quickly became popular among younger players and those who felt nostalgic when they first saw it....
Roll20 is an online platform used for hosting Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, as well as other tabletop pen and paper games. It is a great way to interact with not only your friends, but also your character. Roll20 automatically calculates damage, hit points, armor class, and many more important parts of Dungeons and Dragons. If it’s your first time using Roll20, it can be intimidating and overwhelming. There are a host of different menus to navigate through and options to select from....
Typically, your ISP provides a dynamic IP address for your connection. However, there are times that a static IP address works better than the usual dynamic IP address. How do you determine which IP address to use, and what makes one better than the other? Let’s have a closer look at the difference between static vs. dynamic IP, as well as the strong points for each one. 1. Static IP Is Permanent....
As I write this, for example, Samsung is starting to ship the Galaxy S10 and S10+, two of its top (or flagship) phones for release on March 8, 2019, which means that it will become available shortly before this article posts. In addition, prices and operating system updates are in a constant state of flux throughout the year, making zeroing in on how much each phone sells for and what operating system it comes with moving targets, too....
At CES 2020, companies like Withings, Omron, WELT, and many others announced smart wearable tech that can help people live better lives no matter their medical condition. This article examines that medical wearable technology and what exactly makes it so special. Withings ScanWatch The Withings ScanWatch stands out as one of the best medical wearables at CES 2020. It measures an astounding range of data, including heart rate, activity, sleeping heart rate, oxygen saturation, altitude, sleep, and more....
They provide an experience akin to that of a radio show, ranging from light-hearted comedy to in-depth information on a variety of subjects. Whether you like political analysis shows, or true crime exploration, there’s a growing list of diverse podcast topics that can pique your sense of wonder and interest. Plus, it’s easy to get hooked and they can quickly take up space on your smartphone’s storage. Fortunately, a good podcast app will make it easy to find new content and curate your favorite podcasts so you can listen to them efficiently whenever and wherever you want....
More people are spending more time analyzing others’ lives through images. Those who are hyper alert of this new reality understand it’s not enough to take a picture and post it, unconcerned with the noticeable slant or the obviously low resolution. As smartphone cameras have evolved, so have a multitude of photo editing apps, further shifting standards for what qualifies an image as “good.” To the critical eye of today’s Instagram devotee, aesthetic enhancers like tone, fade and filters–fabricators of quality as they may be–matter just as much as the content of the image and its resolution....
