Did you know that it’s possible to mirror your iPhone to your TV even if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection? If you have the right devices or the right adapter, you can mirror your screen without the need for Wi-Fi at all. Here’s how to mirror iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi. Can I Mirror iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi Using Any Apple TV? If you have an Apple TV, you may be able to mirror your iPhone to your TV without either device being connected to Wi-Fi....
While other operating systems usually have some graphical tool for this, Linux isn’t so simple. We’ll walk you through how to open ports in Linux below. What is a Port and Why Would I Need to Open It? A port is an end point on the network. Think of it like a door that leads to a particular room or the outside world, but on your computer. Everything you do on the internet uses a particular port or series of ports....
That said, it isn’t perfect—it can make mistakes. Perhaps you’ve noticed a wrong address, a missing road, or a closed-down business on Google Maps. Maybe you’ve followed some directions that led you to a dead end. If you’re encountering map errors on Google Maps, you can report them and help improve the service for yourself and others. In this article, we’ll show you how to report map errors in Google Maps....
How do you search for a file in Linux? As it turns out, the operating system has some very powerful built-in tools for making file searches. Here’s what you need to know. How to Search For a File in Linux From the Command Line The most powerful method of searching for files on Linux is by using the command line. Just as Windows has a find command, so does Linux....
Since AirPods are wireless, they require charging. This is done by placing them in their case, which can provide charge to the AirPods even when it’s not connected to power. The trouble is, the charging case is the only way to charge your AirPods, so if it stops working, your AirPods effectively do too. If you’re concerned that you’re having charging issues, here’s how to tell if your AirPods case is charging....
Ignore This if Your Goal is to Get Drunk If your goal is to get wasted quickly, then skip this advice. Drinking lots of beer speedily and without food will get you drunk. Your goal isn’t to try hard-to-find beers or the nuances of flavor. Just skip a beer festival. Get a case of beer and drink at home. You’ll save people the step of carrying you off or ending up in the hospital....
Think of the Whiteboard you use in the meeting room in your place of business, except this one is virtual. You can use it to sketch out brainstorm ideas on the digital canvas. If you haven’t taken advantage of it yet, here’s how to use the Whiteboard in a Microsoft Teams meeting. How to Use the Whiteboard in a Microsoft Teams Meeting The whiteboard feature is much like a standard whiteboard that you’d see in a classroom or the meeting room at your company....
That’s why the pros, from politicians to CEOs, use teleprompters so that they can read their speeches rather than memorize them. It’s one less thing to worry about, ensuring that you can focus on making the speech or presentation as good as it can be. Professional teleprompter systems don’t come cheap. The good news is that you can make your own using software you probably already have. Here’s how to use PowerPoint as a teleprompter....
The Secret Conversation feature encrypts your message or calls when you send them. The content is only encrypted on the receiver’s phone. If you like the idea of encrypting your messages and calls, here’s how to use Secret Conversations on Facebook Messenger. How to Use Secret Conversations on Facebook Messenger It’s important to know that Facebook Messenger’s secret conversations feature only works on the mobile version of Facebook. You cannot use it on the web version....
Here’s how to watch Twitch on your Roku. How to Watch Twitch on Roku One option you have (for now) is using a private Roku channel called Twoku. This gives you access to Twitch streams without relying on an official app. It’s not perfect (there are bugs, and the app is updated rarely) but it remains the best option to watch Twitch on Roku. As with any private channel, Roku can also block or remove it at any time without notice....
Instagram Stories allows you to highlight a particular image and message to your followers. It stays on your Instagram profile for 24 hours, is linked to your profile avatar, and is then archived. If you want people to see the stories after that, you can permanently pin them to the top of your Instagram profile in categories. Today, I will cover how Instagram Stories work, how to create them, and how to pin them to your profile....
Manage Fire HD Bookmarks in Silk Browser To get started, tap the Silk Browser icon on the home screen. Next, tap on the three buttons on the taskbar in the righthand corner, then tap on the Bookmarks button. Now, tap on “View Bookmarks” from the menu that pops up. That will bring up a list of the bookmarks you have saved on your tablet. To get rid of one, tap and hold it until you see the menu shown below....
Unfortunately, the code was leaked and ended up in the wrong hands, resulting in today’s situation. Critical emergency services such as hospitals and law enforcement in the UK have been broadly impacted by ‘Wanacrypt’. The end result being, if you don’t have a backup of your system with an App like Crashplan that keeps all versions of all your files, you’re out of luck. Unless that is you’re running a modern operating system like Windows 10....
Labels in Gmail go beyond simple tagging. You can nest labels inside others, color labels for spotting messages at a glance, and show or hide particular labels depending on how often you use them. Here’s how to use these additional features to make the most out of labels in Gmail. Nest a Label You can nest a label within another when you create one or do it later by editing the label....
If you’re new to the world of coding, there are options that can help you to learn or spot your mistakes. If you’re a coding expert, there are options that can help you improve your workflow or integrate with version control systems. Whatever your reason for looking for a great text editor, there are options that can meet your needs. Let’s take a look at some contenders for the title of best text editor for Mac....
Like cleaning AirPods, you can also clean your iPhone’s built-in speakers at the bottom. Several reasons your iPhone’s speakers won’t sound good include getting blocked by dust and debris over time. If you want to improve the sound coming from your handset, we’ll show you how to clean your iPhone speakers below. Clean Your iPhone Speakers with a Bristle Brush One straightforward method to clean your iPhone speakers is using a new soft bristle paint brush to clean out dust, dirt, and debris....
For example, you can use Google Sheets to track stocks, create custom number formats, etc. If you’re trying to improve your productivity, you might even want to checklist in Google Sheets. Creating checklists in Google Sheets used to be difficult, but the process has improved. If you want to create a checklist in Google Sheets, here’s what you’ll need to know. How to Create a Checklist in Google Sheets To create a checklist in Google Sheets:...
You can quickly generate a set of random integers between two values of your choice. You can also generate random decimal values, or even create a random list of each value from 1 to 20. If you’re ready to get random, here’s how to create a random number generator in Excel. How to Generate Random Numbers in Excel using RANDBETWEEN If you want to generate random numbers in a particular range, the RANDBETWEEN function is a quick and easy way to do so....
The Task Manager utility provides real-time app and system data and is valuable for troubleshooting problems. For example, you can use it to end processes, end app tasks, and find your PC’s uptime. However, if you have an inexperienced user, you might not want certain users to access it and make unwanted system changes. Here’s how to do it. How to Disable Task Manager on Windows 11 via Group Policy If you want to restrict Task Manager access, you can use a Group Policy rule to do it....
Like other streaming services such as Netflix, Disney Plus, and Paramount Plus, you can download content to watch while traveling or know the Wi-Fi will be shoddy. If you have an ad-free subscription to Max, you can download movies and shows from HBO, Warner Bros, DC Comics, Discovery, and more. Here’s how to download them to your phone or tablet. How to Download Shows on Max With Max, you can download individual episodes of a series, (most) movies, or complete seasons of your favorite programs....
