It holds both voice and text chat servers that allow gamers to chat while playing their favorite titles. It also includes an in-game overlay that can be activated by hitting the keyboard shortcut while in-game. The overlay makes it easy to respond to messages, switch chat servers, and more.If the Discord overlay is not working, here are several different fixes you can try. Make Sure the Overlay is Enabled The Discord overlay should be enabled by default, but sometimes users disable it or a glitch causes the overlay to shut off....

However, if you’re someone who owns a lot of expensive tech, don’t feel immune to power surges just because it hasn’t happened to you yet. I recently had my NAS fried during a thunderstorm and it was a cool $1000.I never had a problem with this before and I had my NAS plugged into a power strip with surge protection. As you can imagine, I was quite upset that my NAS still got fried by the power surge....

What Is a Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is digital money that doesn’t rely on a central record keeper like a bank or a government institution to keep track of account balances and transactions. This grants cryptocurrencies a level of anonymity similar to traditional cash, although no cryptocurrency is genuinely anonymous, despite what you might have heard. Even worse, given how cryptocurrencies work, your cryptocurrency transactions may be de-anonymized in the future.How can this happen?...

This tutorial will show you how to add shortcuts to the Windows 11 and 10 Start Menu. We used a Windows 11 PC for this tutorial, but the steps apply to devices running Windows 10. Pin Apps or App Shortcuts to the Start Menu If an app shortcut or executable (.exe) file is on the desktop, right-click it and select Pin to Start.You can also add an item to the Start Menu from the File Explorer....

Another problem with Windows Movie Maker is that you can’t create subtitles that show up as an option in DVD players; it’s either always there or not. After doing some research, I found that the best way to add subtitles to a video semi-professionally is to use a combination of programs, one that specializes in creating high-quality subtitles that match your video exactly and another program that takes the subtitles and encodes them with the video....

You can send a folder using the default email application on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, but you should reduce the size before you attach it. Compressing a folder makes it simpler for you to send and easier for your recipient to receive. Here, we’ll show you how to attach a folder to an email, starting with how to compress it. Note: If you already have a third-party compression tool, you can use it instead of the instructions below for your device....

You can still create a personalized email address, but it’s not possible without paying. The reason for that is because you need to first purchase a domain name in order to setup the email for that domain. So in order to get a personalized domain email address, you first have to register a domain. This also means that you are limited in what your “personalized” email address can be. If a domain is already registered, you won’t be able to buy it and therefore won’t be able to send email via that domain name....

For this tutorial, we will be using Canva, an online service that lets you create graphics for free. There are pro features available, but you can create your own wallpapers without paying without hitting any major restrictions.To get started, visit Canva and then get signed up. From there, you can follow the guide we have below to create your own wallpapers for your desktop or smartphone. Use Canva To Create Your Own Custom Wallpapers As soon as you get signed up, you’ll be asked to choose why you’re using Canva....

When you fire up Google Search on your browser or open the Google App, you’ll immediately see the most popular searches and search suggestions for your region underneath the Search box. They can be about anything—celebrity gossip, sports, politics, you name it. Google calls them “trending searches.” Can You Disable Trending Searches on Google? It goes without saying, but Google’s trending searches can easily cause you to lose your concentration....

If the video plays but you don’t hear any sound, there’s probably an issue with either your system or your web browser. Fixing these items on your computer should bring back the sound of your videos and that’s exactly what you’re going to learn today. Ensure Your Volume Is Not Turned Off Although this is most obvious fix when there’s no sound on YouTube, some users have their system sound turned off which causes the no sound on YouTube issue on your computer....

Stories are a great format for sharing memorable moments of your life with your followers on social media. But when you only mean to share your quick snaps with certain people from your friends list, learn how to create Private stories on Snapchat. Snapchat Stories in a Nutshell If you’re new to Snapchat, you might be confused by all the different types of Snapchat stories. To avoid accidentally sharing your story with the wrong people, here are the main facts you need to know about stories on Snapchat....

You can play Minecraft together by setting up a dedicated server (called a Realm) in Minecraft, or you can open a simple peer-to-peer game through the multiplayer menu. There are benefits and downsides to both methods, and different ways to connect to your friends depending on your platform. How to Play Minecraft on PC Through the Multiplayer Menu When you launch Minecraft on your PC, you can choose to play Singleplayer, Multiplayer, or Minecraft Realms....

For me, factory settings means getting the computer back to the state when you first bought it. This includes the OS with all the third-party software they like to install with it. However, this may not be the most ideal choice.Another way to think about it is to perform a clean install of the operating system, so that you are working with a bare bones version of the OS. The difference between a clean install and restoring to factory settings is the fact that the former does not include any junk third party software....

A flickering LCD monitor is more than just an annoyance. It can cause eye strain, headaches, and a host of other ailments, especially if you spend a great deal of time in front of your computer. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to stop the flickering and avoid these problems. In this article, I’ll show you how to stop your LCD monitor from flickering. What Causes an LCD Monitor to Flicker Although your computer monitor may appear to be a still image when no one is using it, it is actually being updated constantly....

Use A PayPal Cash Card The benefits of using a PayPal debit Mastercard include:There is a catch. When you sign up for a PayPal cash card, you also need to apply for a PayPal Cash Plus account. There is no extra fee for this, but you will need to verify your identity by providing PayPal with: NamePhysical addressBirthdayTaxpayer identification number Once you are confirmed for a PayPal Cash Plus account, it will be linked directly to your Paypal personal account and used to fund all card purchases....

Many people have the wrong belief that Apple machines cannot get viruses. This is not the case. Initially, the macOS user base was so small that few cyber criminals bothered to write viruses that could target Apple machines. Another reason is that it is based on Unix, which means it is a “sandboxed” system. In other words, a virus would be trapped in a specific part of the operating system....

The price of webcams went up even as people found themselves searching for budget-priced options. Mosonth introduced a new webcam with a high resolution but a low price. The company sent a review unit for our consideration, and we spent time trying the camera out in a variety of uses to measure whether it’s worth a look or not. Technical Specs The Mosonth 2K Webcam has impressive specs for a $30 camera (only $21 with a coupon right now)....

We cover fixes for devices ranging from smartphones to tablets, laptops, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes like Fire TV and Apple TV. 1. Check Your Internet Connection You need a high-speed internet connection to enjoy an optimal streaming experience on Netflix. For example, 3 megabits per second (3 Mbps) is the recommended internet download speed for streaming Standard Definition (SD) content on Netflix. High Definition (HD) and Ultra-High Definition (UHD or 4K) movies require at least 5 Mbps and 25 Mbps download speeds, respectively....

We spent a few weeks using AnyCubic’s Photon Mono X, and, overall, we found it to be an excellent product with a few notable downsides, mostly related to the challenges inherent to printing with resin and not the printer itself. The Upshot: This Printer Is Amazing It’s big. It’s beautiful. It’s an MSLA printer. What does that mean? MSLA stands for masked stereolithography. As we noted in our article about how 3D printing works, “MSLA printers use lasers to cure a liquid resin into a solid plastic material....

If you’ve recently looked at purchasing an SSD, chances are you’ve come across these terms, but you may not completely understand the technical differences.In this article, we’ll be laying out the differences, explaining which is better/worse, and providing details on how the technology for each SSD type works. The Evolution Of the Solid State Drive Firstly, let’s talk about the origin of the solid state drive, and why it has been such a popular hardware item for PC builders and laptop manufacturers in recent years....