The Meta Quest 2 VR headset features multiple settings that can make it easier to use (and easier to get started gaming) for first-time users. Try these tips and tricks for new users and see whether you enjoy the headset more. Enable Passthrough Passthrough is a setting that lets you see through the external cameras of the headset. It paints the space around you in a sort of blurry black-and-white, but it’s significantly easier to find your controllers after putting on the headset....

In this article, I’m going to go through the six easiest ways I could figure out to capture an image from a PDF file. I’m going to start with the most basic methods that don’t require any paid or third-party software and then show you how it can be done in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Photoshop, if you have those installed. Method 1 – Take a Screenshot The first method entails taking a screenshot of the image in the PDF file....

After almost two decades, Apple phased iTunes out with MacOS Catalina, rolling out Music, TV and Podcasts apps in its place. This change was done to simplify the experience for consumers in line with the modern content consumption trends. However, iTunes already had some issues such as irregular backup functioning to high syncing time and compatibility issues, which made many users look for iTunes alternatives. Best iTunes Alternatives Thankfully, you don’t have to use Apple’s software to manage your music and transfer them to your iOS device....

Occasionally, the phone lands on its back, but the protective phone case keeps it from getting scratched or dented. Other times, the phone will fall face down and you’re not sure whether the screen is cracked or shattered.With a screen protector, you can save yourself from the potential heartache of a shattered glass face.Below you’ll find a selection of the best screen protectors for Android and iPhone that will keep your phone free from scratches, marks, or cracks....

We’ve put together the list of the best couple virtual date games online to help you organize a fun date with your partner. Best Virtual Date Games for Your Next Date Online games are a great way to have fun with someone, as well as kill some time between chores. Finding the right virtual date game to play with your partner online can be a difficult task if you don’t know where to start....

The good news is that there are multiple ways to fix Minecraft crashes so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time recreating the Death Star in your custom survival world. How to Fix Minecraft Crashes There are many reasons Minecraft might crash. Troubleshooting the cause helps you solve the problem, but try one of these possible solutions if you aren’t sure why the game is crashing. 1. Launch Minecraft In The Official Launcher You can play Minecraft through Twitch or third-party mod management tools....

We’ve categorized some popular designs and hidden gems (like these Thanksgiving turkey earrings) for you to print. These designs will work on a filament or resin printer, and if you’re using OctoPrint, you can put some of those plugins to good use. But, you’d better get printing now if you want to have everything ready by Thanksgiving! 3D Printing Ideas for Thanksgiving Decorations Take a look at these 3D printing ideas for decorative Thanksgiving-themed prints....

It’s not always about just saving money either, you could potentially buy the wrong item or buy the right thing only to find out that two weeks later a newer model came out and you’re now stuck. Whenever I buy anything, even smaller items like computer speakers, etc, I do a fair amount of online research to make sure I’m getting the best bang for my buck.Online buying guides have become really popular and even though most of them are not all that useful, there are some of exceptional quality....

In this article, we’ll explain the primary differences between Bixby and Google Assistant and see how they measure up. What’s the Difference? Below, we’ll take a look at how Bixby and Google Assistant compare when it comes to features, device integration, performance, and supported languages. Activation Both digital assistants are similar in how they’re activated. You can wake up Bixby Voice by: Google Assistant is activated by: Accessibility and Cross-Platform Availability Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant is tightly integrated with the Samsung SmartThings platform, but that’s as far as it goes—you can’t use it on non-Samsung devices....

However, slow internet connection, incorrect navigation settings, and temporary system glitches can ruin the functionality. This tutorial covers 12 fixes to try if Google Maps isn’t talking or giving voice directions on your device. 1. Download Voice Directions Do you hear a chime instead of voice directions when using Google Maps? That’s because Google Maps hasn’t downloaded voice directions or because voice directions aren’t up-to-date.Google Maps requires a strong internet connection to download voice directions....

Social media sites are made for sharing, but chances are you’ve seen this comment on someone else’s post: “Is it okay for me to share your post? Can you make it shareable?”This happens when a post hasn’t been made public. In other words, if the privacy settings on the original post are set to “Friends Only,” then that post will lack the Share button. Fortunately, adjusting the privacy settings to allow sharing on a Facebook post is easy, and we’ll show you how below....

Putting YouTube in Restricted Mode blocks adult content and makes the platform safer for your kids or teenage children. You can also block specific channels with inappropriate content. But if you want to block access to the YouTube website on your computer, we’ll show you how it’s done. This tutorial covers steps for Mac and Windows computers. Block YouTube on Windows PC You can block websites by modifying the “Hosts file” that Windows uses to configure your computer’s Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)....

With Clips, Twitch lets you create short video snippets (or clips) of whatever it is that you’re watching. It even enables you to edit your takes, which means you can nail down the exact moments you want to capture. Sharing obviously plays a major role in this feature. Besides letting you push your clips via social media or directly as Twich.tv links, Twitch will also publish them for everyone to see....

Some projectors work via dedicated video cables like HDMI, DVI, or VGA, while others use various USB cable types. Other projectors use wireless protocols. In many cases, a converter is needed to plug a projector into the ports on your computer. This article will cover almost every way to connect a projector to your Mac or Windows computer, the equipment you might need, and what settings you’ll need to change....

Now this post isn’t going to teach you how to create those fancy GIFs from start to finish, but it will teach you how to take a video and at least convert it to an animated GIF. I’ll write up another post on how you can add text and graphics to your GIF.I’ll be using Photoshop CC for this tutorial because it allows you to have more control over the final product in terms of size, quality, frames, etc....

In this article, I’ll mention a couple of tools you can use to extract icons from the applications already installed on your computer. You can use these programs to save the icon files as images or as ICO files of different sizes. IconsExtract IconsExtract is a freeware application that you can use to automatically find icons that are stored in EXE, DLL, OCX, CPL, and other file types. You’ll be amazed at the actual number of icons stored on your computer after using this program!...

Steam ID is a unique identifier assigned to you when creating an account. It consists of 17 digits, and it works like your account name, which also means you can’t change it.Finding your Steam ID can be a little tricky because it’s not in the most obvious place. You can find it in several places inside the Steam app. First, you simply have to recognize it. So we’re going to show you how to find your Steam ID....

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....

You may have enabled an ad blocker in your web browser, causing Spotify not to play your music. Your browser’s cache files could be causing problems. Or you might have the wrong playback device set in your browser. When the Spotify web player isn’t working, here’s a list of things to check. Choose the Correct Playback Device in Spotify Spotify lets you manually select the device for playing your music....

If you’re building a new Twitch channel, or if you’re just looking to build up your existing audience, you’ll need to consider some tried-and-tested methods for building your profile and increasing the number of followers and subscribers. If you want to know how to get more viewers on Twitch, these ideas should help you get started. Use Social Media Effectively When you start a new Twitch channel, the hardest part is streaming without a large audience (or any audience at all)....