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While you may not have to worry about your device’s MAC address most of the time, there are times you need to know your network adapter’s MAC address. This way, you can identify the device or configure networking permissions on your router. Whatever your reasons for needing your MAC address, we’ll show you several ways to do it on both Mac and PC. What is a MAC Address? The MAC address is a unique 17-character (00:1A:C2:9B:00:68, for example) which serves as a hardware identifier that’s embedded on your computer’s network interface controller (NIC) card....

But what is fiber internet? Is it worth switching over from your trusted cable internet to this newfangled fiber internet technology? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about broadband fiber internet so that you can make the decision for yourself. DSL Vs. Cable Vs. Fiber The internet is, in very simple terms, the transfer of information over wires from one computer to another. That information is made up of very small snippets of code made up of ones and zeroes (on and off signals)....

In this article, we will help you figure out why Facebook is not working. We’ll take you through a set of easy-to-follow troubleshooting steps and provide you with the right solutions. 1. Check Your Internet Connection A bad internet connection or Wi-Fi signal can prevent you from accessing Facebook. Check if your device is connected to the internet correctly. This might sound like a no-brainer, but make sure your ethernet cable is plugged in and that your router is on....

The issue is usually caused by one of three things: the driver for your wireless card, the firmware version on your router (basically the driver for the router) or settings on your router. I have found that unless you’re using a really old wireless router, it’s more than likely an old driver for your wireless card that is the culprit. So you have to update the wireless card. How do we do that?...

With Roblox, the best games are generally the most popular ones. A bigger player base means that there’s always going to be people online when you want to play, and popular games tend to be updated regularly, meaning there’s always new content. So, what are the most popular games in Roblox to play in 2022? In this article, we’ll take a look at ten games we think are going to top the charts....

Self-improvement and mental health are important, so in this article, we will show you the best tools and apps to improve memory for seniors. 1. Lumosity Lumosity is probably the oldest app developed in the brain-training category. It has over 100 million users of various ages. It doesn’t specifically target seniors or older adults, but they are the demographic that benefits the most from it. The app was developed by scientists who took their lab tests and turned them into 40+ fun-to-play games to improve your cognitive skills....

Messaging apps proved to be more important than ever during the pandemic, so giving up on them is out of the question. We’ve found the best WhatsApp alternatives for you. Please note that some of the following chat apps might be restricted in your region. To go around the geoblock you’ll need a VPN. You can use a virtual private network to connect to apps available in other countries the same way you can change your Netflix region....

1. Mimic Dice Box The Mimic is one of the most feared creatures in all of Dungeons and Dragons. You reach for what looks like a perfectly normal treasure chest, and the next thing you know, your arm is stuck–and the chest has teeth. If you want to recreate that feeling for your players, this Mimic-themed dice box is a great way to not only store extra dice but serve as a massive Mimic on a battlemap....

Today, you can book a hotel or flight, navigate virtual maps and take beautiful sunset photos easily from your phone wherever you’re traveling to. Knowing which accessories are truly useful while on the go isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of accessories for traveling that will make your phone even better. Best Smartphone Accessories for Traveling From protective cases and screen protectors, to add-on camera lenses for wide-angle shots and virtual meetings, make sure you pack the following best smartphone accessories for your next travels....

Companies pay professional (or white-hat) hackers to test their security. If this sounds like an interesting job to you, try your hand at these hacking games online to learn the necessary coding and hacking skills you’ll need to get started. Hack the Box Hack the Box isn’t as much a game as it is a puzzle. To even gain entry into the platform, you have to have some basic level of knowledge of web development....

It turns out that there are many TVs that work brilliantly for this purpose and we’re going to highlight which we think are the best ones. What to Look for in a TV for a Computer Monitor Regardless of what size a TV is, there are a few important features to look for if you want to use them as a computer monitor. First of all, the TV must have the right inputs....

The tasks range from knowing how to restart your computer in safe mode to being able to change the name of your computer. Even if you can’t remember how to do these tasks on your own, you can always bookmark this page and use it as a quick reference. I’ve written hundreds of articles over the years on Online Tech Tips, so I’m going to be linking to each of my previous articles since they provide detailed step-by-step instructions for each task....

In most cases you probably don’t, but when you encounter a video that won’t play on your player of choice or you want to shrink the size of a video before sending it to someone, they can be incredibly useful. Besides, modern Android phones are so powerful they can crunch through video conversation jobs with relative ease. We selected five video converters for Android and put them through their paces....

We’ve chosen some of the best auto-tune apps out there today and an author with an awful singing voice to test them. Some offer pitch correction in the free app version, while others require a purchase or subscription to unlock that feature. Let’s see if these apps can stand up to the vocal torture we’re subjecting them to and let you sing songs that could get you a spot on The Voice....

Case Closed Sometimes known as Detective Conan, Case Closed is an adaptation of Gosho Aoyama’s serialized manga series. The story focuses on Jimmy Kudo, a 17-year-old prodigy detective who is forced to take an experimental drug that de-ages him into a seven-year-old boy. Jimmy pursues the crime syndicate that forced him to take the drug but takes on the pseudonym of Conan Edogawa to hide his real identity. He joins a local elementary school and forms a junior detective club with some of his fellow classmates, building a name for himself and trying to find a way to return to his original life....

Thanks to dual SIM phones, the hassles of swapping out SIM cards are a thing of the past. You can have your personal and work numbers on the same phone, get the best carrier deals for calls and data, and even keep your old number without having to port it to a new carrier SIM. What Are Dual SIM Phones? Dual SIM is a facility within a mobile phone that allows it to operate two separate network services....

What Are Soundboards for Discord? If you haven’t used a soundboard before, they’re a simple concept. Imagine a board with a bunch of buttons on it. Each button plays a specific sound when pushed. There can be actual hardware tied into a sound system or, in our case, an app that does the job. How to Use a Soundboard in Discord Right now, there aren’t any plug-and-play soundboards for Discord. All require installing a virtual audio device....

The latest Motion Boom Plus speaker by Soundcore Anker has just what it takes to become the best portable outdoor speaker of 2022. Dive into our Soundcore Motion Boom Plus review to learn more about this Bluetooth speaker and see if it’s worth buying. Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus: First Impressions & Specs The Motion Boom Plus is the latest addition to the line of Soundcore speakers by Anker. The Motion Boom speaker previously made our list of the best music gadgets to take on your next adventure (and we still stand by it), but the Plus model takes it even further....

You can run both from within Windows itself, which saves you from having to boot to the advanced startup screen. Run Chkdsk in Windows 8/10 To run chkdsk, go to Computer and click right-click on the disk you want to check and click on Properties. Click on the Tools tab and then click on the Check button under Error Checking. Windows will begin scanning your drive for any errors. This could take a few minutes....

In the Sound and Audio Devices or Sound applet in Control Panel, everything was grayed out and there was a message saying No audio device under the Volume tab. On Windows 7, it will say No audio devices are installed on the Playback tab. Missing Drivers Upon checking under the Hardware section via the System Properties, we found a couple of yellow exclamation points next to Multimedia Audio Controller. Now this issue would have been easier to fix if the computer had a separate sound card installed and would have simply involved downloading and re-installing the latest driver for the sound card....