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....

Thankfully, the whole process will only take a few minutes if you follow this guide, so you should be ready to play the latest Xbox Game Pass games in no time.Make sure you have signed up to the right Xbox Game Pass subscription first, you’ll need Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass PC to get access to games on your PC. Guide To Playing Xbox Game Pass Games On PC To get started, you must first download the Xbox beta app....

We’ll show you different ways to restart your Fire TV Stick and other Fire TV devices. These methods apply to all Fire TV models, from the 1st generation right up to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Use the Fire TV Remote Shortcut Restart Fire TV Stick From the Settings Menu There’s an option to perform a system reboot in your Fire TV Stick settings menu, and it’s easy to access....

There are times, however, when you might want to manually configure the permissions on a set of files or folders in order to prevent other users from accessing the data. This post is assuming the other “people” also have access to the same computer you are using.If not, you may as well just encrypt your hard drive and that’s it. However, when others can access the computer, like family or friends, then permissions can come in handy....

You can share your screen on Slack using the web client or the desktop app, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid Slack plan first. If you’re looking to set up and use Slack screen sharing, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Set Up Slack Screen Sharing Before you begin to use screen sharing on Slack, you’ll need to be aware of a few things first.Unfortunately, certain features (such as voice calling and screen sharing) are only available on Slack if your workspace is on a paid plan....

I personally never use iTunes anymore, but I know a lot of people who keep all their music and movies stored on their computer. I personally find it much easier to stream content from iCloud and to use iTunes Match or Apple Music for listening to my music.However, if you use iTunes for managing music not in iTunes or home video files, etc., then you really have no choice but to store the content locally....

There are lots of freeware programs out there that can help you sync two folders, but very few of them do a good job of syncing the folders in real time. What I mean by real-time is that the user doesn’t have to manually open the program and run the synchronization or have to wait for the program to run on a recurring basis.In this article, I’m going to write about a freeware program that you can use to setup real time syncing between two folders stored in different locations....

And while a good antivirus does help, it’s always better to prevent the entry of malware in the first place rather than try to fix the damage. But what exactly can you do about it? Is there any way to check your browser for any security vulnerabilities?Let’s try to answer these questions. Does Browser Security Even Matter? At first glance, the idea of having to secure your Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser sounds strange....

Furthermore, some websites require briefly turning off ad blockers before performing specific actions like downloading a file or viewing certain content. This post will teach you how to turn off the popup blocker to disable any popup or ads that you deem helpful during your browsing session. How to Turn Off Popup Blocker in Desktop or Laptop Browsers Most desktop and mobile browsers have their popup or ad blocker enabled by default....

As with most everything else in Excel, this feature is robust. It allows you to perform everything from relatively simple What-If projections to highly sophisticated scenarios. And, as is usually the case with Excel features, there’s no way I can cover all the possibilities in this short tutorial. Instead we’ll look at the basics today, and I’ll provide you with a few relatively easy What-If concepts to get you started....

There are some apps that claim to let you view another person’s deleted content, but there’s no official way to do this. There are a few workarounds, but a good rule of thumb is this: If someone deletes a picture from their Instagram account (or any social media platform), respect their privacy and don’t try to find the picture. How to Recover Deleted Instagram Photos If you accidentally delete an Instagram post you want to keep, you still have access to it for 30 days and can recover it at any time....

Unfortunately, even if you set out to create an anonymous Facebook account, there are still ways others can use to view your user information. In this article, you’ll learn about the tactics and loopholes that other Facebook users can exploit to get access to someone’s private Facebook account, as well as what to do to protect your personal information. How Private Facebook Profile Works A private Facebook profile is one you cannot access without being friends with the account’s owner....

For example, you could use this command to map the Outlook folder stored at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook to a drive letter like Z.Whenever you click on the Z drive in My Computer, you would actually be redirected to the Outlook folder! This can be very useful in many different situations, especially when working with paths that are longer than 256 characters.So what’s the problem with using the SUBST command?...

Most of the time, you’re really not going to want to do anything written in this article since it requires looking at a lot of technical stuff, but if you think there is a program on your computer that shouldn’t be there communicating secretly on the Internet, the methods below will help you identify anything unusual.It’s worth noting that a computer running an operating system like Windows with a few programs installed will end up making a lot of connections to outside servers by default....

If you like to use your PC late at night, it’s a good idea to make sure you have a blue light screen filter. One of these devices will stop blue light from reaching your eyes and throwing your circadian rhythm into a samba. The Best Blue Light Screen Filters for Your PC Monitor There are a lot of generic options on the market that may not entirely block out blue light, or they may block too many spectrums and make it even harder to see your screen....

The next-best option is to use a tool like Duolingo, Memrise, or Busuu. Sure, language classes are great, but if you’re already busy, then fitting a structured class into your day is going to be difficult.These online tools give you the ability to learn a language from the comfort of your living room. If you can squeeze out five or ten minutes a day to study, you can get the basics of a language down well enough to have a conversation with a native speaker....

The Kindle desktop app is free for you to use and is available for Windows and macOS devices. To help you decide whether the Kindle app is as good as the physical device, we’re going to talk you through some of the pros and cons behind the Kindle Desktop and answer a simple question—is it as good as a real Kindle? Benefits Of Using The Kindle Desktop App To save space, the Kindle desktop reader will automatically download any book you choose to open, rather than downloading hundreds of books at once....

If you want to watch Hindi movies online free or at a reasonable price, we have compiled the best sites to cater to your Bollywood film cravings. 1. Disney+ Hotstar With an extensive collection of Hindi movies, Disney+ Hotstar is the most popular Indian over-the-top streaming service. The platform’s free content is easy to access and doesn’t have a multi-step sign-up process that most of its competitors employ. You can immediately watch any TV episode or movie on their website, provided that it’s not under the category of Premium content....

So it was quite a surprise when both lines of product were combined into a single hybrid console – the Nintendo Switch. The Switch is a high-performance gaming tablet that seamlessly moves from the big screen to the small screen, allowing you to take AAA games everywhere you go.While this is pretty awesome, it does come with some compromises. For one, the Switch doesn’t really compare with traditional consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One when it comes to raw performance....

Google doesn’t have a built-in feature that allows you to log out of Google accounts automatically. So, you’ll need to use one or more of the following methods to log out of all your Google accounts. Use Two-Step Verification Say you’ve got a PC at work where you’ve logged into your Gmail. You’ve called in sick and are resting at home, but your colleague needs to use your PC to access some documents....