Whether you’re loyal to Windows, a Mac fan, or willing to try something new, you should know what to look for in a laptop before making an investment. There’s more to consider than just the operating system. Does it have the screen you want? Are there ports that support your peripherals? Can it play games … Read more
Similar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you have to do is extract it to gain access to the media and docs within. Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar … Read more
Your IP address is kind of like your computer’s networkable name-tag. It’s the numeric identifier your internet connection uses to catalogue your desktop or laptop, on top of all your mobile devices and other web-connected gear. By default, your Windows or MacOS machine will assign an IP address to your peripheral, but you also have … Read more
Command + Space bar Show or hide the Spotlight search field (if multiple languages are installed, may rotate through enabled script systems) Control + A Move to beginning of line/paragraph Control + B Move one character backward Control + D Delete the character in front of the cursor Control + E Move to end of … Read more
If it’s been a while since you last changed your Outlook password, you could be opening the door for hackers to access your account. Updating your password at frequent intervals is a great way to improve your online security, and Outlook makes it easy to take care of this important (yet, boring) administrative task. Whether … Read more
Changing your Gmail password is incredibly important for your online security. If you’re anything like the average user, your Gmail account is linked to dozens of other organizations and programs – and if your account gets hacked, there’s no telling what sort of damage can be done. Because of this, it’s crucial to change your … Read more
Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a strong store of value, and a there are a range of different ways you can take advantage of its big swings in price to generate some profit for yourself, or create a digital nest egg for the future. But futures and ETFs aside, if you want to own your … Read more
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The iPhone’s default keyboard may not meet everyone’s needs. Its limited features may leave some users wanting more variety and flexibility, especially on larger devices like the iPhone 15 Pro Max or smaller models like the iPhone SE (2022). We have conducted research and compiled a comprehensive list of the … Read more
Cellular carriers around the country are doing everything they can to expand their 5G coverage networks. Millions of people are already covered by a 5G tower in their area, and more are scheduled to arrive throughout 2024 — bringing increased speeds to folks everywhere from the biggest city to the most remote mountain town. Nearly … Read more
A dead pixel can be a huge pain, whether it’s on your smartphone, desktop monitor, or laptop. Fortunately, even though a dead pixel isn’t a great sign of monitor health, there are ways you can sometimes bring that pixel back to life. If your device is no longer under warranty or you don’t want to … Read more
