Well, the argument can basically be broken down into whether or not you know what you are doing. In my opinion, if you don’t know what a Windows service even is, then you really should not disable any service. If you have some basic understanding of services and programs, then it’s OK to disable only non-Microsoft services.As a general rule, I never disable any service that comes installed with Windows by default or that is from Microsoft....

JavaScript snippets like you’ll see below expand the functionality of your browser without requiring any additional installations. They’re used to expedite tasks that would normally take several clicks to complete.You’ll grow to love using bookmarklets for many reasons: Updates are never needed (unless to customize). They’re highly customizable so that they work exactly how you want. System resource usage is extremely low compared to full-fledged browser add-ons. How To Use Bookmarklets Using a bookmarklet is as easy as clicking it....

The good news is that the best budget Android tablets can offer you most of what premium devices can, if you can live with a few compromises here and there. We consider tablets under $300 to be in the “budget” space and are going to highlight them from most affordable to most premium. Affordable Media Tablet: Fire 7 Tablet – $49.99 Looking at the Fire 7 itself, for fifty bucks this is a lot of tablet....

All of these systems make almost none, or very small sacrifices to meet this price range, whilst still focusing on high quality security features. They are also great starting points for any future plans you may have for building upon it once you have the funds available. YI 4 piece Home Camera System with 24/7 Recording – $119 If you’re simply looking for camera surveillance, you can’t go wrong with the 4 piece system from YI....

Google Glass made headlines for this same reason, although the initial version of the glasses was not the most well received. Thankfully for anyone that grew up watching science fiction, smart glasses are very real—and this article will break down the best smart glasses on the market today. What Are Smart Glasses? Smart glasses are more than just lenses. They have small computers that process information and display the results in real-time in such a way that only the wearer can see....

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....

If you’re worried about your child’s music tastes, then give Spotify for Kids a try. This brand new alternative to the fully-fledged music streaming service locks down its music library, offering only safe and child-friendly alternatives, but just how different is it to the main Spotify experience? What Is Spotify For Kids? The Spotify Kids service isn’t a standalone service but is available as part of a wider Spotify Premium Family subscription (costing $14....

One issue with Twitch streaming, however, is the ads. If you don’t subscribe to a channel, you’ll see video ads appear at the start (and occasionally during) a live stream or recorded video. The best way to stop seeing ads on Twitch is to use Twitch Turbo. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What Is Twitch Turbo? Twitch Turbo is the only guaranteed method for stopping ads on Twitch....

Believe it or not, there’s an entire generation of people who have probably never seen a CRT in real life! So why are people in tech circles talking about this older technology today? What are CRT monitors used for? Isn’t modern display tech superior? It turns out that the answer to those questions might be more complicated than you think. Are there any good reasons to want a CRT in 2019?...

In this article, I’ll show you 10 cool registry hacks you can use to customize your Windows 10 install. I’m sure there will be a lot more customizations in the future, so feel free to post a comment and let us know any good ones that you find.Obviously, before you start, make sure you perform a backup of Windows and your registry. Customize Desktop Context Menu One nice registry hack is adding your own shortcuts to the desktop right-click context menu....

This misinformation is because so many companies online are trying to sell their health products, and not all are guaranteed to be based on sound science.Whether you’re looking to eat better, looking for better ways to lose weight, or just how to live a healthier life, the following are the best fitness websites that you can trust for accurate information. Best Dieting and Nutrition Websites Don’t trust your health and fitness to bad advice from people on social media or websites that aren’t backed by science....

It’s the premier technique seen in big-budget CGI films, but is incredibly compute-intensive. The RTX cards have dedicated hardware meant to accelerate ray tracing in games that are specifically created to take advantage of it. That list of games is still pretty short, but it’s growing quickly.The three games highlighted below represent key titles you can play right now that will make anyone understand the power and impact of real-time ray tracing....

Others can be set to deactivate if no motion is detected in a room. These are small, inexpensive devices that change the way we approach routine tasks, but most of them aren’t weather-resistant in any way. When it comes to finding the right outdoor smart plug, options are more limited. An outdoor smart plug is useful for holiday decorations or even just day-to-day use, like powering a security spotlight on your home, but it might not feel like it if you can’t find a decent one....

What Is White Noise? There’s “white noise” and then there’s white noise. What the average person calls white noise is any indistinct sound that has a hissing but pleasant sound and masks other sounds. These “white noises” could actually be white, brown, pink, or some blend of them.Real white noise is a random sound signal which has the same intensity at all different frequencies, measured in kiloHertz (kHz). White noise helps mask other sounds and may help with sleep and concentration....

The sites listed below make it easy to find popular manga or discover lesser-known series that might interest you. The manga on these sites are put up through high-quality scans, allowing anyone access to them. It’s a great way to keep up on your favorite series. So, here are the eight best manga sites you can check out now. 1. Crunchyroll While most well-known for its anime streaming service, Crunchyroll also provides manga lovers access to manga series....

There are many online tools out there that can help you discover a better YouTube. One without annoying ads, and with extra useful options. Like the sites that let you trim and crop YouTube videos. Or a tool that shows you the best videos from a decade ago. Use the following third-party apps, online tools, and add-ons to fix YouTube and make it fun again. Floating For YouTube YouTube is a massive productivity killer....

Whatever the case, there’s a simple way to get all your content downloaded from Google Photos. Note that I previously talked about how you can download photos and videos from Facebook too.It’s worth noting that if you simply need to download a couple of albums, it’s easier to just do that manually. Click on an album and then click on the three vertical dots at the top right. You’ll see an option called Download All....

I’ve previously written an article on how to network two computers together that are both running Windows and I’ve also written about how you can connect two computers wirelessly and share data!So if you’ve read either of those two articles, but still cannot access a share on another computer on the same network, try out the following troubleshooting tips! Troubleshoot Network Share Issues Workgroup – Make sure that each computer that you want to access is in the same workgroup....

HEIC (short for High-Efficiency Image Container) is the new kid on the block. It gained popularity after Apple first adopted it in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. HEIC uses the latest advancements in compression technology and replaces JPG as the iPhone’s default photo capture format. Despite how mainstream JPG is, Apple had strong reasons to embrace the HEIC format instead. Below, we’ll dig deep and explore the most common differences between HEIC vs JPG and why Apple went with HEIC....

Add a Review on the Web When your review is accepted, you’ll receive an email informing you that it’ll appear on the product page with the other customer reviews. Add a Review in the Mobile App Like submitting a review on the web, you’ll receive an email when your review is attached to the product. See Reviews on the Web You’ll then see a list of all your submitted reviews. You can use See Full Review to see just that or select the product you reviewed to view its detail page....