How to change the wallpaper on your Chromebook
This guide explains how you can easily personalize your Chromebook by tweaking the wallpaper.
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How to split the screen on a Mac
Splitting the screen is one of the multi-tasking essentials you should learn.
If you like to multitask or make full use of your screen's real-estate, splitting the screen on your new Mac is an easy thing to do. Your iPad can already be used as an additional display through Sidecar. However, sometimes that can be a hassle. So, instead, you can open up multiple browser windows or apps on your Mac screen by using Split View. This handy offering was introduced with the El Capitan version of macOS several years ago. It certainly is simpler than using Sidecar on macOS Sonoma in some cases.
How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows 11
Tired of accidentally toggling Sticky Keys? Here's how you can disable the feature in Windows 11.
If you regularly use your keyboard for gaming, you may have noticed a dialog box prompting you to enable Sticky Keys when you press the Shift key too many times in quick succession. Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature that's been around since the early days of computing. With Sticky Keys enabled, any modifier key (Alt, Shift, Ctrl, or the Windows key) you press once will remain in a locked state until you tap it again.
How to record the screen on a Chromebook in two easy ways
There are two different ways to record your screen on a Chromebook: the built-in option and through extensions
Recording the screen on your new Chromebook can be incredibly useful. Sometimes, you might want to show off a process for something, or you might want to record your screen for a presentation at work or school. Luckily, there are two good ways to record your screen. ChromeOS has screen recording functionality built in, but you can also use Google's Screencast app.
How to install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux
A step-by-step guide to get you started with the Android Debug Bridge tool.
When it comes to smartphone operating systems, Android dominates in global market share. However, several features of Google's OS can be accessed only through paths and methods that are hidden away from the average user. These have generally been done with the help of some command line Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands, a tool that Google offers for developers to debug various parts of their applications or the system, but which we can use for all kinds of neat, hidden tricks. A prerequisite to these tricks is installing ADB on your computer. So, in this guide, we will show you how to install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux in quick and easy-to-follow steps.
How to open the Chrome Web Store
The Chrome Web Store is home to extensions and apps that can help you boost your browsing experience. Here's how to use it.
The Chrome Web Store is an online store run by Google. It's mainly used by Chrome browser and ChromeOS users to get extensions. However, as a lot of other web browsers these days use the Chromium project as their base, they can also run Chrome extensions. So if you are using Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, or Microsoft Edge, you can download and install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
How to use Skype on a Chromebook
In this post, we discuss the ability to run Skype on a Chromebook. Both the web app and Android app options are discussed.
Skype is one of the most popular video conferencing apps in the world. If you use one of the best Chromebooks as your daily device for work or school or have installed ChromeOS on a non-Chromebook device, you'll probably want to run Skype. In addition to calls for business, you can also use Skype as a messenger service to keep in touch with family and friends. While Skype doesn't offer a native ChromeOS app, there are several viable options to run Skype on a Chromebook.
Thunderbolt 5: Release date, specs, and everything we know
Intel is working on the next generation of Thunderbolt with even faster data rates, although there's a lot we still don't know.
Intel's Thunderbolt interface has long been one of the big draws of Intel-based PCs. It provides easy and versatile single-cable connectivity using a USB Type-C connector, but it goes far beyond the capabilities of a typical USB-C port. Intel is already working on Thunderbolt 5, the next generation of the technology, so here's everything you need to know about what's coming starting next year.
Which controllers work with the Lenovo Legion Go?
The Lenovo Legion Go packs plenty of features in its integrated controller and boasts high compatibility with most external gamepads
Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go alongside its flagship Legion 9i laptop at IFA 2023, and the handheld PC serves as a great alternative to the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. It's armed with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and 16GB 7500Mhz of LPDDR5X memory, so you can expect great performance for playing games on Windows.
How to disable suggestions in Windows 11
Do you feel like the suggestions and tips are a bit intrusive in Windows 11? Here's how to turn them off.
Despite some performance issues at launch, Windows 11 has largely been a stable and easy-to-use operating system. There are some design flaws and the usual bugs here and there, but nothing that makes it unusable for most people. However, it can get intrusive by constantly recommending tips and suggestions for using your computer and even pushing ads at certain times. Even the best laptops have these annoying features turned on by default. We'll show you how to disable intrusive notifications, text suggestions, ads on the login page, and search suggestions in Windows 11.
How to change the language on a Chromebook
Speak or write a language other than English? It's easy to change to your preferred language on a Chromebook.
If you just purchased a great Chromebook or a great ChromeOS tablet, you'll be happy to know you can make it your own. Along with basic tweaks like changing the wallpaper or personalizing your Chromebook experience, you can also swap out the language.
How to run Roblox on your new Chromebook
Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms where you can share games that you create, and it easily works on Chromebooks.
Roblox is an incredibly popular online game. If you recently switched to a Chromebook, you might be looking forward to Roblox on your new laptop. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a native ChromeOS app. Luckily, like so many other games, you can use Android app support to enjoy it on your new Chromebook, provided the feature is enabled and not turned off by a school or someone managing your Chromebook. For those with older Chromebooks, you can also play Roblox through the web browser on a third-party website, as long as it is not blocked.
Windows 11 features in preview: Everything you can try right now
Windows 11 is on the way, but you can try some of its features right now. These are all the Windows 11 features currently in preview.
Windows 11 first showed its face on June 24, 2021, and became officially available on Oct. 5 of that same year. Today, most laptops sold come with Windows 11 installed out of the box, but the Windows development cycle never stops, and there's always something to look forward to. That's where the Windows Insider Program comes into play, as it lets fans try out new Windows 11 features in preview before anybody else.
How to screenshot and record your screen on iPhone
The iPhone offers a lot of neat features, including built-in screenshot and screen recording functionality.
After more than a decade of making iPhones, there are a ton of great features you'll find on the iPhone 15 series. Some of the most useful features can be the simplest ones, including the ability to take a screenshot or record your screen. You might want to do this for a few reasons, like saving something for your records or sharing with somebody else. After you take a screenshot, you can even edit and share your screenshot or screen recording with just a few taps. In this guide, we'll show you exactly how to do it on all our favorite iPhones.
How to back up your iPhone or iPad without iCloud
Wondering how to back up an iPhone or iPad? We can help. In this guide, we'll explain how you can use iTunes or Finder to back up your device.
Nowadays, we rely on our devices to store a lot of sensitive data. Smartphones now house our photos, documents, passwords, bank card information, and more. The best iPhones and best iPads can store hundreds or thousands of photos, videos, apps, and more. But that also means that you could potentially lose several gigabytes of invaluable data if your device is damaged or stolen.
How to force quit an unresponsive Mac app in five different ways
There are several methods to handle a frozen application on macOS.
Apple's latest Macs are both powerful and efficient, thanks to the included M-series chips. And while apps optimized for Apple silicon tend to run smoothly, outdated applications may misbehave at times. Fortunately, there are five different ways to force quit an unresponsive app on macOS Sonoma. And if none of the five methods work, we've included a final workaround.
How to take a screenshot on a Mac in more than one way
There are several ways to capture frames on macOS.
Taking a screenshot is one of the essential features that many users rely on when using their devices. While this functionality is pretty straightforward on most recent phones, utilizing it on macOS Sonoma can be more tricky. Though, worry not, because once you get the hang of it, you likely won't struggle using it.
How to turn on Caps Lock on a Chromebook
This tutorial discusses all the ways you can enable Caps Lock on your Chromebook or other Chrome OS device.
Using Caps Lock on your laptop is pretty important. If you enjoy yelling at people online, it's pretty much essential. If you recently moved to a Chromebook from another operating system, you may have noticed the missing Caps Lock key. This is undoubtedly one of the glaring differences when comparing your Chromebook keyboard to a Mac or Windows keyboard. You can actually restore Caps Lock functionality on your Chromebook in a few different ways if you don't want to use an external Chromebook accessory like a keyboard that has a Caps Lock key built in.
Apple's latest Macs are some of the best computers out there, as they offer a rich suite of productivity apps. However, macOS Sonoma doesn't just include handy apps, but it also features built-in utilities that help users simplify their workflows. These include a voice dictation feature that enables a person to rely on their speech to insert text in a field. So, how does the speech-to-text dictation feature work on a Mac? Read on.
OpenAI's Whisper is the most accurate AI speech recognition tool we've tried so far
OpenAI's Whisper will transcribe anything for you with ease, and it's the best transcription tool that I've come across by far.
There are a few ways to transcribe an interview or a video. You could do it by hand just by listening, which will give you the best accuracy but takes by far the longest, or you could use a service or tool. For example, I used to use YouTube, let it automatically generate subtitles, save those subtitles, and edit them to fix all the problems. Now, there are various AI tools that can do an excellent job, and one such tool is OpenAI's Whisper.
How to access your NAS on Linux
If you want to access your NAS on Linux, then these are two of the best ways to do so on TrueNAS.
If you have a NAS that you've either purchased as a NAS or built from an old PC, you'll need a way to access it remotely. There are a few ways to do so, and many different NAS software will actually have a file-sharing system built into the operating system. For example, I use TrueNAS, and it has support for many different file sharing methods, and you can install other ones too. These are some of the best ways to access any of the best NAS on Linux.