However, not every piece of nasty code is the same. There’s a huge variety of digital diseases out there, which makes it important to know the difference between a virus, trojan, worm, rootkit, and more. What’s Malware? Let’s start by identifying the umbrella term which covers all of the malicious software types listed below — malware.As you’ve probably guessed, the word is just the fusion of “malicious” and “software”. It covers any type of program written to harm you, your computer, or a third-party entity via your computer....

Whether you work all day or you’re a stay-at-home parent, dinner often feels like the most challenging part of the day.It doesn’t have to be. The following are 8 of the best websites with a creative ingredient search feature that’ll help you figure out what you should make for dinner tonight. You won’t even have to make a trip to the grocery store. AllRecipes The best website, by far, for coming up with a good dinner when you’re out of ideas is AllRecipes....

If it wasn’t for the Internet, you probably wouldn’t be reading this right now. However, how much do you actually know about when the Internet was invented? Even if you’re old enough to have lived through it all, much of this amazing story wasn’t known at the time. So let’s take a walk through the development of this fantastic invention and pick up some amazing facts along the way....

This tutorial highlights 12 possible ways to end call drop issues for good. We cover troubleshooting fixes for Android and iOS devices. 1. Boost Cellular Network Reception Poor cellular signal strength is one of the significant reasons why phones drop cellular calls. Check your phone’s status bar and make sure there are at least two signal bars. If your phone has less than two signal bars, you’re probably far away from the nearest cell tower....

That said, this is the perfect time to jump into the virtual world. In this article, we created a list of the best free VR games you can play to gain some VR experience without spending any money. Here are the best free VR games you can play now. 1. Propagation VR If you’re a fan of horror games and survival shooters, you should check out Propagation VR. Combining survival horror with virtual reality leads to stress and dread-inducing experience, but in a good way....

Mainstream browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are known to record user data and track activity. Instead, you should use one of the many alternative browsers out there. So let’s explore the best options for all your devices. What Makes a Browser Private and Secure? There are several features you should be looking for in a browser to make sure you choose the best option. Here are the most important ones: 1....

If you’re interested in using your Fire stick primarily for watching TV shows and movies, then make sure to check out our YouTube video also: Netflix When it comes to streaming services, Netflix is a very popular app giving you access to tons of original Netflix and other content on your devices. The app’s available for Fire TV as well, and that means you can enjoy all of your favorite shows on your TV now....

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....

Afterpay isn’t actually the only service like this out there, though. There are quite a few others which offer a similar way to pay for your online buys. These services have some different features than Afterpay does, so if you enjoy using that but are wondering what else is out there, it’d be worth it to look into these other companies. So here are the best Afterpay alternatives to use while you shop....

Best Sites to Find Things to Do for Free 1. Meetup Meetup is an excellent website where you can create or find groups of people interested in particular activities. You can easily search for groups or events in your area and filter these searches by type of activities and events, category, date, and location. For instance, you could find a book club or hiking group near you. While Meetup is helpful while on holiday, it’s most useful in your hometown....

You’ll see in that section that under Deliver every, you can set up the frequency that you want to automatically order the same product.This will open the Subscribe & Save page where all of the items you’ve subscribed to are listed. Scroll down to see exactly when the next order will take place and which items will get shipped that month. How to Subscribe to New Products You can see this most easily while you’re browsing through the products....

If you aren’t happy with the quality of the photos in your Instagram stories, one of these tips might just clear things up for you. Instagram Stories Recapped Instagram Stories are a separate feature from regular Instagram posts that appear in your feed. The main feature of these special posts is that they disappear after 24 hours. You can document things that happen during your day and post as much as you like without cluttering your feed....

In many cases, antivirus software won’t affect your PC’s gaming performance unless it’s performing a scan (a process that utilizes a tremendous amount of CPU power.) You can further improve performance without sacrificing security by utilizing game boosters or gaming modes. Under no circumstances should you disable your antivirus protection.Here are several ways to improve gaming performance without shutting off your antivirus. Activate Game Mode Many antivirus programs include a mode called “gaming mode” or “gaming boost....

There are quite a few options out there for projects like this that won’t break the bank. However, you’ll still need to be ready to spend anywhere from $200 to $1000 if you really want to scan a large number of photos or documents at home.You can use an online photo scanning service, which usually requires you to ship your photos to a company, either within the US or outside....

Most of the time you will see this in corporate environments where the IT staff has locked down the computer by disabling Windows settings and services. If it’s a policy pushed out by the main servers, it can be very hard or impossible to bypass. However, you can still give it a shot!Another major reason the registry gets disabled is due to malicious viruses. By disabling access to the registry, the virus can prevent the user from repairing their system....

Pricing While you can enjoy both Funimation and Crunchyroll for free as long as you’re willing to put up with advertising, there are limitations. In Crunchyroll, you can’t watch the latest episode of simulcast anime. Funimation has large sections of its catalog locked off. Older shows, such as Chobits, can be watched in their entirety with advertising. Newer shows will only let you watch the first few episodes or only a trailer....

Normally, when you sign into iCloud on a new device like your iPhone or iPad, a message will pop up on your trusted devices asking if you want to allow the login. If you grant access, you’ll then get a verification code which has to be entered on the new device.This all works great when you get the verification code automatically, but sometimes you have to generate the code yourself....

So is there a way to permanently block a site from Google search results? Thankfully yes, but it will require installing an extension. In this article, I’ll show you how to block specific websites from your Google search results permanently. Personal Website Blocklist You can create a personal website blocklist in Google Chrome by installing the extension below, which used to be run by Google.Personal Blocklist (Not By Google)Once you install it in Chrome and perform a search in Google, you’ll now see an option to block that site directly under the title and URL for the search result....

Even so, the Redmond-based tech giant needlessly complicates the default browser settings in attempts to make users stick with Edge.But don’t worry. If you want to stop using Microsoft Edge, the instructions below should help you figure out what you must do to change the default web browser in Windows 11/10. Additionally, you’ll learn how to modify the operating system’s behavior for instances when it overrides your default browser preferences and continues to open links in Edge....

If you have an older computer, you may be considering replacing a slower hard drive with a faster one. Even though you could opt for an SSD, traditional hard drives still cost much less and can give you a lot more storage for that cheaper price. When ordering a new hard drive, it’s very important to check the interface type and the RPM.If you’re into higher end computers like servers or gaming machines, etc, then you can purchase hard drives that have a 10K or 15K RPM, which are extremely fast....