There’s the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) and then there are the app permissions. Some of those app permissions can allow an app, and the company that made it, to go too far and violate your privacy. You need to know what app permissions to avoid agreeing to on your Android.What permissions should you avoid? It depends, and we’ll go into that further. You’ll want to be wary of permissions related to accessing:...

The five online simulators below use the latest in web animation, 3D graphics and web app technology to deliver something you’d have needed a supercomputer for thirty years ago, right onto your screen. So why not ditch reality for a while and spend some time exploring one of these simulations? GEO-FS Flight Simulator It’s been a while since we’ve seen any decent new flight simulators come to market. Microsoft is cooking up something special with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, but what if you just feel like getting in a virtual aircraft and flying around the globe a bit?...

“A party game for horrible people” as it’s described on the site, the game is actually a lot of fun for everyone. While it’s definitely NSFW, it’s a great way to let steam off and just have a few laughs with your friends and even family. Here’s how to play cards against humanity online and what you’ll need for it. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we made a short video going through the different sites....

In the next update coming soon called Windows 8.1 Update 1, any non-touch device will automatically boot to the desktop. They are also going to be adding a power button to the start screen so you don’t have to go to the Charms menu anymore. Anyway, it’s just a big mess of two worlds and it keeps changing with every release, which is sure to confuse and annoy more people....

Chrome is almost a little self-contained operating system with its own apps and management structure. In fact, when it comes to Chromebooks, it literally works as an operating system.As such, you’d be forgiven for missing out on some of the deeper, more advanced features the software offers. Here are five advanced Google Chrome features you won’t know how you lived without. When Getting Profiled is a Good Thing Operating systems like Windows (and app like Netflix) all have user profiles....

While you can only mute other participants if you’re the meeting host or co-host, Zoom always allows you to mute yourself. In this article, we’ll cover how you can mute yourself or disable your microphone in Zoom on your PC, Mac, iPad, or mobile device. 1. Mute Yourself With the Zoom Toolbar The Zoom toolbar makes it simple to mute yourself, and the process is essentially the same for both the PC and mobile app....

Sitting with a massive video game backlog can be frustrating and feel like a real problem, but there are constructive ways to deal with this first-world problem, so you spend more time playing games than agonizing over how many games you still have to play.Also, do check out your YouTube channel where we go through some of other options to manage your gaming backlog: Play Subscription Access Games First...

The ability to synthesize human images and videos of things that people never said or did might seem scary. However, with the rise of face swap apps and the integration of deepfakes into Snapchat it seems like this technology is mostly being used for entertainment. How To Make a Deepfake Video Today anyone can download deepfake software or even use the web tools and apps to create a deepfake online....

Apple loves OS X the way it is and it will probably remain the way it is for the remainder of its life. This means you’ll need to get used to some of the differences between Windows and Mac. In my view, OS X could still be made to be easier to use by default, but unfortunately, you have to manually make some changes to make things better.In this article, I’m going to give you a couple of my favorite tips for Windows users who have to use a Mac and OS X....

Changing the bitrate, purchasing a better microphone, and other similar tweaks can improve your input audio quality while also making it clearer what others are saying in chat. If you aren’t happy with the way Discord sounds, try some of these changes. Change the Bitrate The “bitrate” of a server refers to the number of bits of audio information transferred per second. A higher bitrate means higher audio quality, but it also means more bandwidth usage....

Having an app that lets you share and integrate calendars with multiple other people is a fantastic productivity tool. You can find apps like this on both the iPhone’s App Store and Android’s Google Play store. In this list, we’ve picked the best shared calendar apps—those that are user-friendly and functional. Make group scheduling easier than ever with these apps. FamCal This app focuses mainly on keeping family schedules straight and has many features to help with this task....

The problem often stems from the network source, i.e., the Wi-Fi router or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). However, your device’s settings or network configurations could also block internet access. In this guide, we’ll walk you through 11 possible ways to regain internet access on the affected Wi-Fi network. 1. Sign In to the Network Not all free Wi-Fi networks are exactly free to use. Some networks will require you to sign in with your email, complete certain tasks (watch ads, for example), or agree to the network’s terms of usage before accessing the internet....

If you occasionally use the program, that’s not a problem because when you do decide to use it, clicking on it will load it up. However, all the major software writers like to load their software into memory immediately so that in case you use their program, it can load up quickly. This is fine for programs that you use often, but how many times a day do you open QuickTime or Adobe reader?...

Today Facebook Marketplace successfully runs in 50 countries all over the world. If you’ve never heard about it, you might want to check it out. Have some old stuff sitting in your house without a purpose that you wouldn’t mind getting rid of? Or maybe you’re just looking to save money on your next purchase? Whether you’re selling or buying, Facebook Marketplace is a good place to start. What is Facebook Marketplace?...

Games have supported Xbox controllers natively for years and in most cases it’s simply a matter of plugging and playing. Does that mean there’s no way to connect and use a PS4 controller to a PC? Not at all! There are ways to make this work and in some cases it’s even the preferred controller. Let’s look at what’s involved. PS4 Remote Play and PS Now One of the main reasons a PC gamer might want to connect a PS4 controller to a PC is to play PS4 games on that computer....

You can connect your Roku to the internet via Ethernet as well. In this case, you simply plug your Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your Roku, and your device has internet access. However, if you want to use a wireless connection, you’ll have to configure the connection, as explained in this guide. Connect Your Roku to a Wi-Fi Network for the First Time To connect your Roku to a wireless network for the first time, you’ll use Roku’s guided access wizard to configure the connection details....

If you need to use Flash while browsing the web, then you don’t have to worry about anything. However, if you’re like me and you want to disable Flash due to the numerous security vulnerabilities that constantly arise, then there is a simple way to do this in Edge. Turn Off Flash in Microsoft Edge The first thing you’ll want to do is click on the More Actions icon at the top right of the browser window....

If you accidentally get water inside your phone’s charging port, here’s what you can do to dry it out and avoid permanent damage. How to Get Water Out of Charging Port Since Apple’s warranty doesn’t cover water damage, here are a few things you can try to dry off your iPhone’s charging port before contacting Apple Support for help. The following methods work for Android smartphones as well. Before moving forward, we recommend you turn off your phone, remove accessories (like a phone case or headphone cables), and set your wet phone upright with the USB port facing down....

However, there are many times when you simply cannot recreate the moment caught in that blurry picture and making it clearer or sharpening the image is worth a shot. Luckily, there are a ton of tools that can be used to fix this problem.Picture enhancement software programs like Adobe Photoshop have excellent tools to help make blurry pictures sharp, but aren’t free. In this post, I am going to talk about a couple of methods in Photoshop that can help you unblur a photograph....

Moving to a new city and drifting apart for various reasons are pretty normal. If you now find yourself without a buddy to hang out with, looking for friendship online is a viable option. Yet here, as in the offline world, you have to play your cards right if you’re looking to connect with new people. So if you want to know how to make friends online, here are some practical tips to make it happen....