This article answers questions that pop up frequently: Where do I donate an older TV? Can I recycle a TV or computer? Here we’ve compiled a list of services and resources you can use to recycle your electronics. What to Know MRM Recycling and EHSO provide free electronics recycling in many states, as does CalRecycle in California.1-800-Got-Junk? is a pay service that picks up and recycles or disposes of electronic devices....
On Windows 11, you will find a new taskbar that includes a center alignment with a bunch of new buttons for faster access to Search, Task view, Widgets, and Chat. However, since you can access all of these features with shortcuts (Windows key + S, Tab, W, and C), the buttons are just wasting space in the taskbar. If you don’t need any of them, Windows 11 makes it easy to show or hide the buttons that appear on the toolbar....
EFS is one of the lesser-known features of Windows. You can use EFS (Encryption File System) to encrypt files and folders using your own Windows account password. Once encrypted, no one, including the system administrator, can decrypt the files without your Windows user account password. Though EFS is not as strong as BitLocker or other encryption services, it is fairly good if you need a quick encryption solution. When you encrypt files and folders using EFS (Encryption File System), Windows will overlay those encrypted files and folders with a simple lock icon....
There is an old saying that all that glitters is not gold. Similarly, not every Instagram follower is genuine and brings value to your IG account. Anyone with a public Instagram account may view your posts and stories, like them, and comment on them. If there is someone you don’t know or an account appears to be quite not genuine is referred to as a bot. There are multiple reasons why your account has these bots....
Who could imagine that there will be a time when you can monitor your health and physical activity while elevating your OOTD? With the all-new Fitbit Versa 2, your dream has become a reality. You can wear it around your wrist all day and measure your total steps, heart rate, oxygen levels, and more. However, being equipped with all the essentials does not help the Fitbit not responding issue. Here is what you need to know about how to restart Fitbit Versa 2....
This article explains how to extract a single DirectX DLL file from the DirectX installation package if you encounter an error message about a “missing” or “not found” DirectX DLL file. Information covers all Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. What to Know Search for DirectX on Microsoft’s website, select the newest Download DirectX End-User Runtimes link, and click Download.Create a folder called DirectX Files....
Instagram offers a ton of options outside of the typical news feed. This article is intended for you if you wish to view posts that you have already interacted with. Instagram is a great app for following musicians, artists, influencers, and friends. But occasionally, our opinions shift, and we can desire to dislike what we previously double-tapped, or what to show someone the post. Fortunately, Instagram offers a practical method for locating pictures you’ve liked and saved....
This article explains how to select the right USB flash drive (also known as a thumb drive) for your needs. The price of flash drives is directly related to their size; as the size increases, so does the price. What to Know Consider factors like USB storage capacity and transfer speed, as well as the type of USB port in your computer.In Windows search bar, type Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus Controllers to view standard USB ports....
While there are often challenges for the blind or visually disabled on Linux, the state of accessibility has come a long way in the last couple of years. One of the little things that users may be looking for is an on-screen keyboard, and there’s no better place to look than the built-in tools in many of the mainstream distributions. Here we cover how to set up a virtual on-screen keyboard in Linux, including using multiple languages....
Rainmeter is a fantastic software for modifying Windows. Its skins are picked by users based on the information they provide and how attractive they make your desktop. Users can pick from a variety of skins to give their PC a different look. Rainmeter skins are not designed to be used on multiple displays but there is a way to do it. If you are someone looking for tips about the same, we bring to you a helpful guide that will teach you how to set up dual monitor Rainmeter skins....
Google Play Store will automatically place a shortcut to the newly installed app on your home screen for easy access. This will be helpful if you don’t have much apps on your android device or you don’t mind your home screen being full of icons that covers your pretty wallpaper. But if you are like me who need to have a clean home screen and well organized apps then this feature can be quite a headache....
Microsoft Teams is now more integrated into Windows 11 than it has ever been. It has been integrated into the core experience of Windows 11 as a Chat App. Right from your Taskbar, you can chat and make video/audio calls with your friends and family using Teams Chat. It could be a godsend if you are a Microsoft Teams Personal user. However, not everyone is pleased with the way Microsoft is promoting Teams in its latest operating system....
This article explains how to stream games on Facebook Gaming from your computer, mobile device, or gaming console. What to Know First, create a Facebook Gaming page and set up your stream in third-party software like OBS Studio or Streamlabs OBS. Go to Facebook Live Producer, select Go live > Streaming Software Setup > Copy, and paste the Stream Key into broadcast software. Start streaming in your broadcast software, then select Go Live on the Facebook Live Producer page....
Although mobile malware is less of a problem than it used to be back in the days of yore when Google was getting the hang of entering the smartphone market, the cryptocurrency market started to make hacking more profitable due to the ability to commandeer the resources of other people’s systems to mine digital coins. As the desktop and corporate system ecosystems get crowded with all sorts of malware, new hackers turn their gaze towards mobile phones, which boast a decent amount of performance for their chips....
Smithing Stones are important items in Elden Ring, and getting your hands on unlimited quantities of the 1 & 2 stones is an exciting prospect. These stones allow you to upgrade your shields and weapons, helping you to advance in the game much more quickly. Considering how important they are, it isn’t hard to see why players are looking for ways to get unlimited quantities of these items. If you are one of these players, we have got just the guide for you....
Google Photos has become a collection of every special memory and thoughts we have with our loved ones, in the form of photos, videos, and collages. But the biggest question is how to get unlimited storage on Google Photos? It is not a thing that is unachievable. With some basic changes in the way you arrange things around your system, you can easily get unlimited storage on Google Photos for free....
Hosting is a popular way for Twitch streamers to broadcast another channel’s live stream to their own audience. It’s usually done as a way to help promote other Twitch users but it also doubles as an effective strategy to keep a channel active while an owner isn’t broadcasting their own content. How to Start Hosting Another Streamer There are three ways to host another streamer: by chat, through the Twitch app, and via auto host....
For many of us, Gmail is the fulcrum point connecting our entire online experience. The universal email provider manages our single sign-on (SSO) access, notifies us of important alerts, syncs with team meeting apps, and can easily connect with work domains. Given such versatility, it’s quite common to have multiple Gmail accounts to manage our daily activities. It’s important to know that you don’t have to remember the separate passwords for each Gmail account....
The Windows operating system has been around for a long time, and as a result, people expect it to look a certain way. Taskbar running horizontally along the bottom of the screen and icons organized on the desktop in a grid. Unfortunately, the default desktop configuration isn’t optimized for the best use of your screen real estate. This is especially problematic if you use a Windows device with a smaller screen....
This article explains how to open an iPhone SIM card without an ejector tool. Instructions in this article apply to all iPhone models. What to Know Hands down the best non-standard tool: a paper clip.Next best non-standard ejector tool: a safety pin.To reveal the SIM tray, unfold a paper clip and stick the straight side in the ejector hole until the tray slides out. Finding the iPhone SIM Card Ejector Tool The SIM card tool for ejecting the tray from the side of the iPhone comes in the box as long as your country and network-specific iPhone include it....
