What Is Mouse Acceleration? Modern mice use an optical sensor to look at the surface the mouse is on and watches for movement. Let’s say you move the mouse one millimeter, the pointer on-screen moves 10 pixels. Without mouse acceleration, the pointer will always move in that exact ratio, no matter what you do.When mouse acceleration is active, both the distance measured by the mouse sensor and the speed of the movement of the mouse, are taken into account....

Prime Gaming offers a handful of benefits, including free-to-play games, in-game loot, and a monthly subscription to a Twitch channel of your choosing. The rewards are constantly rotating, so there is always something new for you to get your hands on. Free games: Prime Gaming gives you access to several exclusive games which you can download for free and play forever.Prime Loot: A subscription to Prime gives you a chance to unlock in-game content for several popular games (these are listed below)....

The issue is usually caused by one of three things: the driver for your wireless card, the firmware version on your router (basically the driver for the router) or settings on your router. I have found that unless you’re using a really old wireless router, it’s more than likely an old driver for your wireless card that is the culprit. So you have to update the wireless card. How do we do that?...

Let’s look at 10 of the most helpful formulas in Google Sheets that are designed to save you time. Setting Up a Formula Using a formula on Google Sheets is easy. In a text box, just type “=” followed by the formula you want to use. There should be a little question mark box that pops up as you type a formula. Select that box to learn more about using that formula....

It used to be that you’d have to spend a pretty penny on a mechanical or digital metronome, but in the age of the internet and smartphones it’s possible to simply get some metronome software instead. Here we’ve rounded up some of the best online metronomes and metronome apps to keep you on the beat. What A Metronome Is Used For Just in case you’ve been told by your music teacher to get a metronome, but have no real idea why, let’s go over its uses briefly....

The good news is that there are more than enough ways you can use YouTube with its mobile app that will cut down on your data bills without doing much damage to your viewing pleasure. If that sounds like the sort of thing you need in your mobile life, read on for practical tips on how to minimize YouTube’s data hunger. The Obvious One: Lower the Video Quality By default, YouTube tries to stream at the best quality your connection can handle....

Without proper supervision, a smartphone or tablet can allow your children to connect with strangers, learn obscene behaviors, and engage in other horrendous acts. However, this doesn’t mean you have to restrict your child from smartphone use. Instead, you can monitor and limit their activities. Here are five apps you can secretly use to spy on your children’s internet use. Mobicip – Top Of The Line Spy App The Mobicip app comes with all the features a parent may want to ensure the safety of their children’s online activities....

Now I buy iPhone and iPad apps all the time, so I don’t mind spending a buck or two for good apps. The list here will include free and paid apps, so for those of you who hate spending a dime on an app, you’ll have some choices too! Not all paid apps are worth it, but a lot of times the extra 99 cents adds a lot of value....

Out of all Instagram features, Instagram stories are the best for sharing birthday shoutouts. They offer plenty of tools to deliver happy birthday wishes to someone in a creative way. In this tutorial, we’ll share some fun and exciting happy birthday Instagram story ideas for your inspiration. 1. Birthday Notification Instagram doesn’t send users a notification on their birthday, so why don’t you do it instead? A birthday notification doesn’t only let your friend or loved one know you remember their birthday but also notifies your common friends and followers that it’s time to celebrate....

As a parent or guardian, you want your kids to play games with fun and/or educational content so that they’re not exposed to unwholesome entertainment. You also want your child to learn something new or brush up on what they already know.If you bought your child a smartphone or laptop, try these free online educational games for kids to keep them entertained and informed. Sheppard Software Sheppard Software is an educational website with hundreds of free educational games....

Some reasons for the above error include an incorrectly installed SIM card, an inactive mobile plan, blocked phone numbers, and more. 1. Correctly Install the SIM Card on Your Mobile Phone One reason you can’t send text messages from your phone is that your SIM card isn’t properly installed. Your phone has trouble reading the SIM card contents, causing you text message and phone call issues. You can fix that by reinserting your SIM card into your phone....

But what if you’re not a seasoned professional with all of the necessary tools and equipment? Well, there are several comic book creator software tools on the market that fit any budget and experience level. Let’s take a look at the best comic book creator software for beginners, novices, and even professionals. Clip Studio Paint Pro 1.3 You may know of this software as Manga Studio and the cheaper version of the Clip Studio Paint EX (we’ll touch on that next)....

Unfortunately, even with all the great new security and updates to core features, Windows 8 has been hampered by the dual desktop and Start Screen interfaces. I personally switched back to Windows 7 because I find the Start Screen and lack of the Start button frustrating. However, back on Windows 7, I no longer have the new more-reliable copying functions of Windows 8.In addition to faster performance, Windows 8 also handles file conflicts and other errors way better than previous operating systems....

When you can’t send text messages on your Android device, you’ll also be worried about whether you’re missing messages people are sending you. Worse still, you may be worried that your device has been hacked, but there’s a very low chance of that being the cause. We’ll walk you through the steps you need to resolve the problem and restore communication with loved ones and colleagues. Why Can’t I Send Text Messages on My Android?...

This had caused quite a storm of controversy because a lot of groups feel it should be explicitly turned on by the user instead of being chosen for them automatically. This is why it was disabled in IE 11 and in Microsoft Edge. However, if you want to turn on Do Not Track in IE 11 or Edge, here’s how to do it.It’s worth noting that the Do Not Track request doesn’t have to be honored by the website you are visiting....

Android is a mature mobile operating system, running on more than 2.5 billion devices worldwide. Google’s play store contains around 3 million apps, with at least one for every conceivable use case you could imagine. In contrast, Ubuntu Touch has an estimated 10,000 users (the devs don’t actually know, as there is no telemetry in the OS), and open-store boasts a shop front with 1,139 items – most of which are webapps....

In addition, since it’s a hidden folder , if someone doesn’t know it exists, they may never bother to look for it especially if you hide it deep in the operating system directories. It doesn’t really matter if it’s easy to un-hide. Again, only use this method if what you are trying to hide is from your parents and not the police.So first of all, if you have a folder you want to hide, don’t create the folder in some obvious place such as My Documents, but instead put it in a location that someone would typically not inside....

To gain access to a content library available in another country, you’ll have to change your Netflix region. The easiest way to do this is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). In this article, you’ll learn how a VPN works at a basic level, and the best VPNs that allow you to change your Netflix region. Take note that not all VPNs work with Netflix.If you aren’t a tech-savvy person, don’t worry....

Thankfully, Google Assistant – through a Google Home device or through your phone – can give you control of many aspects of your television even if the remote is out of reach. For example, you can change the volume level or start Netflix with just a phrase. All it requires is a Chromecast or a smart TV. The setup process is the most time-consuming step, and even that will only take a few minutes of your time....

If you want to avoid the hassle of purchasing a domain name, setting up a hosting service, choosing an editing program, and all the other headaches that come with launching a website, you do have other options.If you don’t want to make a whole website but you need to make a page or two available on the internet for other people to access, you can use one of the tools described below....