As for what Mastodon actually is, well – that takes more than a paragraph to explain. Mastodon is a social media platform that shares similarities with Twitter, but that’s just the start. Mastodon Is Free, Open-Source, Decentralized & Federated The first thing to know about Mastodon is that it is FOSS – free and open-source software. Anyone who wants to, can download a copy of the source code, and modify it in whatever way they want....

The Opera GX Gaming Browser uses far fewer resources than other browsers and allows the games to take center focus, not the browser.The Opera GX Gaming Browser is filled to the brim with features. It allows total customization of its resource usage and its appearance, personalization, and much more. While it definitely has the “gaming” aesthetic, it makes up for questionable style choices in its utility. Easy, User-Focused Setup When you launch Opera GX for the first time, it will take you through a series of five steps to set up the browser....

This isn’t a problem for most people, but can be troublesome for certain people with a very sensitive mouse. Even slight vibrations can cause Windows to wake up from sleep. Luckily, you can easily disable the mouse or any other USB device from waking Windows up.In this article, I’ll show you how to change the power settings for your mouse or USB device so that it won’t interfere with Windows sleeping....

However, there are a few very important things you need to know before jumping in with both feet. Switching Takes Some Work & Some Things Must Stay Behind While Apple makes an Android app to help you switch to their phones, it’s no surprise that they don’t offer one to help you switch to the competition. The good news is that the stuff you most likely want to transfer from your iPhone to your new Android phone can simply be shifted over using cloud services....

Microsoft Excel was originally developed with data entry in mind, but since then, the software grew to accommodate everything from accounting, task management, and financial modeling to event programming. That means it’s not the simplest piece of software out there. To work efficiently in Excel, you need to use keyboard shortcuts and that’s what we’re going to focus on in this article. Why Do You Need Keyboard Shortcuts? Even if you know what Microsoft Excel is and you have used it extensively in the past, you still might get surprised with all the functions and shortcuts that you can use to work fast and efficiently....

If you’ve been trying to install Office 2013 on Windows 8 or Windows 7 and you’re running into issues, I’m going to try and give you as many possible solutions as I could find. If you run into a different issue not mentioned here, feel free to post a comment and let us know.It’s also worth noting that you can’t install Office 2013 on Windows Vista or Windows XP, it’s just not possible....

While you could use moderators (or Discord moderation bots) to help you bring your server under control, you could take advantage of Discord’s slow mode feature instead. This will help you reduce message speed and make it easier to moderate. To help you, here’s everything you need to know about slow mode on Discord. What Is Slow Mode on Discord? Discord’s slow mode feature is designed to reduce the number of messages that appear in a channel....

There are not many differences between the original Switch console and the new Nintendo Switch OLED model. Most of the changes come down to display, storage, and some other minor upgrades. Below you’ll find a detailed outline of each of these new features, and a final verdict on whether or not it’s worth a buy. The Nintendo Switch OLED Screen The all-new screen uses an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screen in order to make the display on the Switch even better....

Google Chrome automatically installs both minor and major updates in the background on all devices. However, there are instances when Google Chrome malfunctions and the browser fails to auto-update. If you have reasons to believe the browser isn’t up-to-date, we’ll show you how to check what Chrome version you have. Use the “chrome://version” Shortcut Open Google Chrome on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer and enter chrome://version in the address bar....

Whatever your reason for lusting after one of these svelte clamshell computers, it can be a hair-raising experience to pick the right one. Apple updates their MacBooks infrequently and two machines that look exactly the same at first glance can be very different under the hood. So we’re going to look at every current model of MacBook and help you pick the right MacBook you should buy based on the strengths of each model....

One of the most powerful features of Zapier is the SMS integration. Through this tool, you can send out SMS messages in response to a number of different situations and conditions. It’s particularly useful because of how wired people are to their phones. A study shows that 83% of millennials open text messages within 90 seconds of receiving them.Compare that to how often emails get ignored and you have tremendous potential at your fingertips....

Even though Windows 10 is more secure, there is still more room for additional security. In this post, I’m only going to talk about various settings in Windows that you can configure to make Windows more secure. I won’t be mentioning any third-party programs like anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc. For additional security tips, you should check out my post on how to protect yourself from hackers and spyware. Windows 10 Privacy Settings The first thing I do whenever I setup a new Windows 10 machine is to turn off all the tracking features that Microsoft included with Windows 10....

Finding the best GPS tracker for cars can be tough though. Although the Spytec GL300 is our recommendation for the best tracker out there, the VSync and LandAirSea 54 are both great options that may be a better fit for your specific needs. Spytec GL300 The Spytec GL300 has all of the traits of a quality GPS tracker: it’s small and discrete, has a long battery life, and provides 24/7 real-time GPS tracking....

However, when lists get so large that they become difficult to manage, it can be a major productivity killer. Pruning and cleaning up lists is important, but also organizing them as they grow. Alphabetizing and otherwise sorting lists is a small investment of time that can save much more time in the future.In this article, let’s go over five sites that will allow readers to alphabetize and sort lists of text online....

Minecraft has an oft-ignored tooltip feature that displays additional information about items within the game. The tooltips show specific IDs for each item, but they also show more critical details: remaining tool, weapon, and armor durability, as well as other important details. How to Turn On Advanced Tooltips The easiest way to turn on Advanced Tooltips in Minecraft is to press F3+H at the same time. A message will appear on screen that reads:When you see this, you’ll know the command succeeded....

In this list, we’ve chosen the best games available on the iPhone/iPad App Store or Android Google Play Store that allow you to play with friends. From racing games to trivia, you’ll find something everyone can enjoy. 1. Draw Something Classic Have some artists in your friend group? Whether you’re creatively inclined, Draw Something is an addictive, fun game. It came out quite a while ago and was a smash hit, and today it’s still one of the best game apps you can play with your friends....

There are many reasons why you’d want to convert a PDF file to Word, the main one being to create an editable version of an existing document. Whatever your reason, this guide explains how to convert a PDF to Word. How to Convert PDF to Word in Windows Whether you’re using a Windows PC or a Mac, we’ll show you a few ways to convert a PDF file into a Word document....

In this article, we want to help you choose the best studio headphones for recording. So read on to learn why you should use special headphones. Do You Really Need Studio Headphones? The short answer is “yes.” You need studio headphones, and you shouldn’t just use any random gaming headset you have lying around. Recording and mixing are two very different jobs in a studio, and professionals use two different types of headphones....

When it comes to free PS4 games, though, what you get can sometimes be a mixed bag. It’s hard to know if what you’re downloading is going to be a quality game, or something you can tell little effort was put into. So you don’t have to spend your time doing trial and error just to find a game to play, here is a list of the best free PS4 games you can download right now....

However, it’s not always super obvious how you’re actually meant to connect your Xbox One controller to a Windows PC. So we’re going to show you exactly how to do it, as well as some juicy bonus information about your shiny Xbox One controller, and how you can do more with it than just play video games on a PC or Xbox One. Before You Begin, Identify Your Controller The exact steps you have to go through to connect your Xbox One controller to a PC vary depending on the version of controller you have....