But although most browsers do come with multiple features to keep you safe, you must also play your part to ensure that everything’s up to date and set up the way you want. Read on to learn seven ways to keep Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari up to date for the best security on the PC and Mac. 1. Update Your Browser Web browsers receive frequent critical updates geared toward fixing known security vulnerabilities and other issues....

If you search for “best freeware programs” or “top freeware apps”, you’ll get lots of lists, but mostly with programs everyone has already heard of: AVG anti-virus, 7-zip, Firefox, OpenOffice, etc., etc. That’s all nice and fine, but what about all those little gems programs that work great, but don’t get all the headlines? In this article, I will try my best to mention as many small name freeware programs as I can that can help make you more productive!...

Of course, there are certainly times you don’t want your display turning off. Online videos don’t always register as “activity” so even though you might be happily watching the latest YouTube opus, or playing a web browser game, you might find your display dimming at an inopportune moment. In a previous article, we discussed a handy utility called Caffeine that keeps your computer awake if certain conditions are met. That’s a scalpel-like approach....

Even though, when it comes to reading emails, you’re more likely to have your eyes glued to a mobile device, the computer still holds an important role. This is especially true when dealing with multiple email accounts. A PC is actually more convenient for email multitasking than a mobile phone. The issue with a PC that makes email reliance less desirable is having to deal with the varying interfaces of each email service....

This article highlights 14 potential fixes to common issues and error codes you might encounter on Disney Plus. Why Is Disney Plus Not Working? Connectivity issues, temporary system glitches, incorrect clock settings, corrupt browser cache, device compatibility issues, and problems with your Disney Plus account or subscription will interrupt Disney+ services on your device. Go through the troubleshooting fixes listed below for more information on fixing Disney Plus issues on supported devices....

What is Internet Information Services (IIS)? By default, Internet Information Services (IIS) is turned off in Windows 7. This is for good reason because few casual users would ever use these services. Essentially, IIS is a set of software features that allow you to run your computer like a server. Turning on IIS on your Windows 7 PC allows you to add support for such standards as Web and FTP servers, ASP....

If you’re stuck in this situation, one of these fixes might be what you need. The Dreaded Download Quota Google never meant Drive to be a mass file hosting site, yet some people use it as an affordable way to distribute files to others. If too many people try to download a file in too short a period, limitations may kick in. Google isn’t very upfront about the exact metrics it uses to initiate this block....

Without fully understanding the specifications of the display you’re considering, you’re opening yourself up to the opportunity of overpaying for something that underperforms. By today’s standards, using a 32-inch 720p TV as a computer monitor is borderline masochistic. For those of you who aren’t satisfied with needing to sit a full 10 feet away from your TV for text to appear crisp, you’ve probably heard about 4K. Today, 4K display resolutions are considered the standard when it comes to high-quality streaming and gaming....

If you want to block Internet Explorer from accessing the internet on your system, there are a few simple ways you can do it. These include: Blocking IE with the Windows FirewallCompletely disabling Internet ExplorerUse Windows 10 Family Parental ControlsUse the IE Content AdvisorBlock Internet Explorer with third party applications Block Internet Explorer Internet Access With Windows Firewall One of the fastest and easiest ways to block Internet Explorer from accessing the internet is using the Windows 10 built-in firewall....

How To Disable the Windows 11 Startup Sound With the GUI Working from home is here to stay, so we should consider the people around us as we work. Maybe you’re an early riser and don’t want to wake anyone. Just turn off the Windows 11 startup sound. If disabling all Windows systems sounds is desired, go to the Sound Scheme dropdown and select No Sounds. Click OK to apply and exit the window....

By altering your voice, these apps allow you to play pranks on your friends or colleagues at work. These voice-changing tools also have other practical use-cases and security benefits. For instance, you can use voice-changing apps to shield your voice from spam telemarketing calls and unknown callers. They’re also perfect for making discreet calls or presentations without being identified. Many apps claim to change your voice in real-time, but from our experience, a good majority don’t work as advertised—particularly on Android and iOS....

In this post, we’ll discuss the difference between GPT and MBR. We’ll also show you how to convert GPT to MBR in as few steps as possible. What Are GPT and MBR? Both GPT and MBR are both methods of partitioning information on a hard drive. GPT is meant to improve upon the limitations of MBR including storage limitations. It also reduces the risk of file corruption and performs redundancy checks to keep your data in place....

Some of the reasons Outlook experiences issues connecting to the email server include a minor glitch with the app, your internet connection isn’t working, or the Outlook data file has a problem. This guide will offer a few solutions so your Outlook client can connect to your email server and fetch new emails. Restart Outlook One way to fix most minor glitches with Outlook is to restart the app. When you do this, Outlook turns off all features and restarts them again....

When the “Phone Not Registered on Network” error appears, your Android phone can’t establish a connection to your carrier. This disables the call, text, and internet features. Luckily, there are a few solutions to this problem that you can apply and potentially fix the issue. Toggle On and Off the Airplane Mode If you ever experience network-related issues on your phone, the first thing to do is enable airplane mode and then disable it....

What Counts as a Drone? When people refer to “drones” what do they mean? There’s actually some confusion on this. Strictly, any unmanned craft is a “drone”. Some are controlled remotely, some are autonomous or are a combination of both. This means that radio-controlled toys are technically also drones. However, in the sense that most people use the word, it refers to multi-rotor aircraft such as quadcopters, hexacopters and octocopters. That’s how we’ll use the word here....

Hide or Unhide a Slide When Creating a Presentation You can hide a slide in either Normal or Slide Sorter view in PowerPoint. You’ll then see the slide number with a line through it. The slide is still included in the presentation but is hidden when you present the slideshow. You can also hide multiple slides at once if you like. Select the slides by holding the Ctrl key as you click each one....

Uploading videos on Discord isn’t very complicated. You can install the Discord app and use your desktop and mobile devices to upload videos. Furthermore, operating systems, such as Windows and Mac for PC and Android and iOS for smartphones, can be used to share videos via Discord. Essential Things to Remember Before Sending Videos on Discord Before sending a video file over Discord, check to see if the file adheres to the following parameters:...

Taking classes or an online college course provides increased access to students who are looking for alternative ways to learn due to family and work obligations. Teaching remotely requires preparation and knowing which tools to use and how to use them to teach an online course. Planning, Designing, and Teaching Learning how to teach or create an online course requires different skills and processes than teaching in a classroom. Courses for students who are not physically in front of you requires more advanced preparation....

Whether you love it, hate it, or use a Windows shell replacement to avoid it altogether, the Microsoft Store and its apps are likely things you’re going to have to interact with at some point in your PC’s life. For those of you not so crazy over the Microsoft Store’s apps, it’s worth it to know the uninstallation process. Your PC will likely come with several apps from the Microsoft Store installed out of the box, so tidying up your PC involves pruning those....

But is it really better than a powerful fan with a good heatsink? This article will examine the different methods for keeping your CPU at a nice, comfortable temperature and dig into the temperature differences between the different cooling methods. Factors To Consider There are multiple factors to consider when purchasing a cooling solution for your CPU, but the main factor is clear – performance. The absolute last thing you want is your CPU overheating, as this can lead to permanent damage to the entire system....