It’s extremely frustrating considering Safari comes included with OS X and you expect it to just work. When it does, it’s a great browser, but when it doesn’t, you literally have to switch to a new browser. In this article, I’ll mention all possible ways you can go about trying to speed up Safari on your Mac. If you have your own suggestions, feel free to let us know in the comments....
One of the most popular and fun types of Discord bots are music bots. Discord supports both text and voice channels, and with a music bot, you can have a bot join a voice channel and stream music live from YouTube, SoundCloud, and plenty of other sources. However, creating a Discord music bot can be a long and painful process. Not everyone is capable of coding, and learning how to work with Discord’s API takes time....
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....
About 90% of the information sent to our brains is visual. Then 99% of sensory information is filtered out by our mind right away. So it’s not surprising that 65% of people are visual learners. Plus, 45% more users will click on a link if you include an infographic. In other words, infographics are the bee’s knees. The next step now is finding the best tools to create an infographic that’s professional and share-worthy....
Fortunately, you don’t need any expensive software for a reverse image search. From identifying phone numbers to finding lookalikes, search engines can do plenty of cool things for you. You can use a face recognition search engine to scan the internet for similar faces. If you’ve never heard of a face search engine, though, we’ll tell you which ones you can use. 1. Google Images Search Google is a powerful search engine that helps you find almost anything you want....
Note: You can also check out my other posts on how to burn CDs and DVDs on Windows and how to burn a CD or DVD on a Mac. You can also purchase commercial software to burn Blu-ray discs or you can use free open source Blu-ray burning software. In this article, I’ve written up a list of free apps you can download to burn Blu-ray discs. There are a lot of freeware apps out there, but only a couple are high quality and time tested....
One study shows that 60% of IT professionals landed a new job after getting certified. We also find that Microsoft-certified technologists earn 15% more than those that aren’t. If you’re committed to learning new computer skills to boost your career, take a look at the following accredited online courses. Microsoft Office 2010 Most careers today require knowledge of standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office. This is ideal to learn if you plan to work in accounting, HR, or even as an office clerk....
The key is finding the right texture packs. There are dozens to choose from, some of which work together and some that don’t. It’s not all about making it look more modern, though. Some texture packs give Minecraft a different feel to revolutionize your game. The Best Minecraft Texture Packs If you’re tired of the same old look and feel of Minecraft, try one of these packs for yourself....
In this article, we want to help you choose the best studio headphones for recording. So read on to learn why you should use special headphones. Do You Really Need Studio Headphones? The short answer is “yes.” You need studio headphones, and you shouldn’t just use any random gaming headset you have lying around. Recording and mixing are two very different jobs in a studio, and professionals use two different types of headphones....
The free version of the Grammarly app provides AI-powered spelling and grammar checks. It also identities more subtle mistakes that regular spellcheckers might miss, such as unnecessary commas or contextually incorrect verbiage. Grammarly encrypts documents using 256-bit AES & SSL/TLS to protect your privacy. Other features of the free Grammarly app version include : Supports American, Canadian, British, and Australian English.Gives suggestions that you can accept or reject.Includes a metric for readability....
In this article, we’ll cover all of the Zoom shortcuts for Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS, as well as how to use them. Zoom Shortcuts for Windows, Mac, and Linux Zoom has various shortcuts available for every supported platform. These accessibility settings are designed to save time and effort in Zoom meetings. For shortcuts to work on Windows, you must be using the Zoom desktop client version 5.2.0 or higher....
It’s actually a pretty incredible deal, including licenses for multiple installations and users (using the family plan), oodles of included OneDrive storage, and a complete unlock of the mobile Office apps on Android and iOS. However, what if you don’t want to spend a single cent? What are the best free alternatives to Microsoft Office? Be sure to check out our YouTube video also where we walk you through some of the options mentioned in the article:...
These days you won’t really see as many images in BMP or Bitmap format because it’s not optimized for colored images that have blends or gradients. BMP is a really old format and was the default file format for Paint in Windows XP. In technical terms, it is lossless, but has pretty much no compression. Lossless means that an image can be made smaller, but without any loss of quality....
In this article, we’ll explain the primary differences between Bixby and Google Assistant and see how they measure up. What’s the Difference? Below, we’ll take a look at how Bixby and Google Assistant compare when it comes to features, device integration, performance, and supported languages. Activation Both digital assistants are similar in how they’re activated. You can wake up Bixby Voice by: Google Assistant is activated by: Accessibility and Cross-Platform Availability Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant is tightly integrated with the Samsung SmartThings platform, but that’s as far as it goes—you can’t use it on non-Samsung devices....
The need to be ever more productive is the crux of why the pace of life seems to be continuously accelerating, why we’re implementing automation to manage that acceleration, and why some people are burning out and taking a new minimalist direction, living untethered from the societal norm of “getting things done” faster and more efficiently. But you don’t have to “cut the cord” to live a happier life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with how much you have to (or want to) accomplish in a day, these five productivity apps could be the solution....
Most web browsers today come with native password managers that store usernames and password combinations, keep them in encrypted databases, and autofill details on login pages. Google’s Chrome browser has a built-in password manager you can use to view all the passwords you store through the browser. In this mini Chrome Password Manager review, we’ll walk you through how to use it and whether it’s everything you need to securely store all your login credentials....
To ensure the outdoor spaces of your home are safe, you need an outdoor security camera that gives not only a clear picture, but can withstand any weather conditions. The EZVIZ C3X Outdoor Security Camera is a potential option. EZVIZ sent a C3X for review and gave us a chance to evaluate it for ourselves. Installation The EZVIZ C3X has one of the easiest set-up processes of any outdoor security camera on the market....
We’ll cover differences in physical attributes, technical specs, price, availability, and other factors. Fire TV vs. Fire TV Stick: Design and Form The Fire TV Stick’s form factor makes it the best choice for a cable-free entertainment center. Unlike the Fire TV set-top box, you can power a Fire TV Stick directly from your TV’s USB port. Most Fire TV models (1st and 2nd gen) require power from a wall socket to come on....
By making your Instagram account stories stand out with extra additions like these, you can make them much more intriguing to anyone looking at your stories. This could result in more likes on your Instagram posts and follows as well, a must for any influencer or brand. In this article you’ll learn how to add these extras to your stories and how to use them. How to Add Instagram Story Stickers The sticker tool on the Instagram app can be incredibly useful, as they aren’t all just for decoration....
Before we get started, please understand that Twitch and YouTube will deal with the data you send them differently, so we will split this guide into two sections. We will have suggestions for Twitch first and then a guide for YouTube. If you use a re-streaming service to stream to two platforms at once, it’s best that you use the suggestions provided in the Twitch section. Alternatively, some services will allow you to choose separate settings for different platforms....
