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There have been some attempts at creating a good desktop environment for Android phones. Samsung leads the way here with DeX. It’s exclusive to specific Samsung phones, but transforms your device into a full-fledged desktop machine when you plug it into a large monitor, DeX station or (in some models) another computer using the DeX desktop app. Leena Desktop UI Right now, Leena Desktop UI is still in beta form, but it already looks incredibly promising....

Some of the reading apps for kids on our list provide storytime or independent reading material, while others help them learn important skills. If your child is already interested in reading at an early age, or you just need creative ways of encouraging the hesitant reader in your home, check out our roundup of the best reading apps for kids that’ll supplement what they’re already being taught at school. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube video where we go through a couple of websites where you can get free kids books....

featured image 1. Smart Rings One of the most basic yet useful smart wearable devices you can get this upcoming year is a smart ring. If you’re someone who spends a lot of time in work meetings or in class and doesn’t want to look at your phone’s screen every time you get a notification, this is a perfect little device for you. With a smart ring, you can receive alerts without drawing attention to yourself....

In this article, we’ll explain Visual Search and how you can use it. Then, we’ll cover ten creative ways you can use Visual Search to speed up your browsing. What Is Bing’s Visual Search? Released by Microsoft in 2009, Visual Search is Bing’s image search engine (not to be confused with Microsoft Edge, Microsoft’s browser that replaces Internet Explorer). Using artificial intelligence (AI), Visual Search combines the functionality of reverse image search with several other intelligent visual search capabilities that let you search the web using your camera....

Sometimes Windows detects a private network as a public one and vice versa. You can manually make some changes to ensure that you are not accidentally sharing either too much on a public network or blocking all sharing on a private network. In this article, I walk you through the steps for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7. Windows 10 In Windows 10, go ahead and click on the Ethernet or wireless icon in the system tray of your taskbar....

That being said, different cloud providers aren’t interchangeable. They each have their own pros and cons. Which is why we’re comparing Dropbox vs Google Drive, two of the most popular choices for the majority of users. Dropbox Vs Google Drive: What You Get For Free Both of these services let you use them for free, but they don’t offer exactly the same amount of storage or features if you put no money down....

Firstly, if there is already a password on your router and you need to reset the wireless router back to the default settings, you can press the “Reset” button that is located on the back of the router. It’s usually a very small hole and you’ll have to use a pin or paper clip to push the button inside for about 30 seconds. This will now reset your router to the default settings!...

You might be wondering how it does this or perhaps you’re wondering what a “data breach” is in the first place. Allow us to explain it the easy way. What Is a Data Breach? When you sign up for an account with an online service, they store data about you. This can include all sorts of information, but if it’s a commerce site it could include your credit card number....

Most of these fixes are simple enough that even the most non-tech-savvy person can pull them off without a problem. For example, buffering and playback problems are common issues with easy solutions. Check DownDetector The first step is to verify whether your problems with HBO Max not working on Roku lie in your app or a server outage. You can do this by going to DownDetector.com and looking for reports from other users about the service....

There are a few ways you can add a Discord server widget to your site. The easiest way is to use Discord’s own widget system, but this is quite basic. If you need something more advanced, you may need to look at a third-party alternative like WidgetBot. Here’s what you’ll need to know to add a Discord widget to your website. What Is a Discord Widget and How Can It Be Used?...

It’s 2014 and the only computer I have bought that doesn’t have any bloatware on it is the Google Chromebook. Otherwise, HP, Dell, Toshiba and to a lesser degree Lenovo too, all install a lot of software you simply don’t need. Before you can even click on anything, your computer is automatically connecting to the Internet to download the latest updates for all of the trial anti-virus or anti-spyware software and speaking out alerts to you about dangers you didn’t even know existed!...

Luckily, there are a lot of different ways to block these types of ads. Also, just to clarify, I only think blocking obtrusive ads is good. I do not believe in blocking all ads because there are millions of sites that use unobtrusive ads to make money. Here on Online Tech Tips, all my revenue comes from the few ads I have on the site. I keep three image ads on the site: one towards the top, one in the sidebar and one at the bottom....

Windows Built-in Disc Burning Software Microsoft has two tools to burn discs built into the Windows operating system. Windows File Explorer can format discs to be used as a flash drive or burn discs to be used with CD or DVD player. It can also burn an ISO image file to a disc. Windows Media Player can burn discs to be used with CD or DVD players. Look at both and see which is the right one for you....

In this article, we’ll show you how you can change your Wi-Fi network on Chromecast. This guide should work for Chromecast with Google TV, Chromecast 3rd Gen and older, and Chromecast Audio. What is Chromecast? Google’s Chromecast is a device used to cast videos from an iOS, MacOS, Windows, or Android device to a TV. The Chromecast connects to your TV via the HDMI port and the power via a micro-USB port....

Disney+ isn’t alone in doing this, as all major streaming services actively try to block VPN connections to prevent you from streaming content that isn’t accessible in your region. VPNs aren’t the only cause, however, so if you’re seeing a Disney+ error code 73 error that you can’t troubleshoot, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix it. What Is Disney+ Error Code 73 and What Causes It? Disney+ is a service that is only available in a limited number of locations....

Since there’s no one reason this social media app lags on your smartphone, you’ll have to try a few solutions before your app is fixed. Here’s what you can try. Check if Instagram Is Down Like WhatsApp and many other online services, Instagram occasionally faces downtimes. When this happens, your Instagram app won’t be able to load the content properly. This will make you feel like the app is malfunctioning, but the real issue is that the app can’t fetch new content from the company’s servers....

RAR is a compressed file format that allows you to download and transfer large amounts of data from one computer to another. However, you need special software to access the data inside RAR archive files. Here’s everything you need to know about how to open or extract RAR files on Windows or Mac. What’s a RAR File? A RAR file, short for a Roshal Archive Compressed file, is a compressed file that can hold one or more other files or folders inside it....

It basically defines how two network programs will communicate with each other. For example, in order for an FTP client to work correctly, it uses Winsock. However, Winsock can become corrupted on a Windows machine during the removal of spyware or adware. You may begin to get strange errors relating to Winsock or socket errors and basic commands such as IPCONFIG will not work correctly. You may also get errors like Page cannot be displayed when trying to browse the Internet....

Unfortunately, that isn’t always a good thing, especially if you’re looking to save a Snapchat video yourself. If you want to know how to save Snapchat videos, you’ll need to be aware of some limitations. This guide has everything you need to know about saving Snapchat videos. Can You Save Snapchat Videos? It is possible to save Snapchat videos, depending on the source. If you created the videos yourself, you can export them to your camera roll so you can keep them indefinitely and use them outside the platform....

Changing the active partition is a fairly advanced task, so if you are planning on doing this, you probably didn’t need the explanation above! Only change the active partition if there is an operating system residing on that partition, otherwise you will have a non-working computer. Also, there are a few things to note about marking a partition as active: In addition to the above notes, there are additional things that have to be in place in order for the system to boot....