Reddit is a social sharing site with millions of monthly active users who go on the platform to gather links, comment or vote on the links, and share them with others. If you’ve just joined Reddit, it may take some time to figure out the ins and outs of the site. Sometimes other Redditors may be harsh or unwelcoming, especially…
It’s been over two decades and counting since Jeff Bezos launched Amazon out of his garage. Thanks to the buyers and sellers with active accounts on Amazon, the once online bookstore is now one of the largest online retailers, enjoying an indisputable popularity. Chances are you’ve purchased something through Amazon in the past, but maybe you’re ready to leave because…
The Windows Notepad is a versatile text editor included in every version of Windows. You can use it for basic tasks such as note-taking and list-making, or more advanced tasks such as creating a batch file to automate commands on your computer. At times, you might write something important in Notepad that requires extra security. Encrypting your Notepad text file…
Keeping Windows 10 updated is essential. Even if you aren’t interested in new features, constant security updates keep your system safe from outside interference. Microsoft believes in this firmly, and it’s therefore challenging to avoid Windows 10 auto-updates . Unfortunately, a large number of users have reported receiving an error message preventing a successful Windows update. It is a scary…
Your Internet connection isn’t always the culprit for slow download and upload speeds. Sometimes, your Windows 10 PC limits your speeds for various reasons. Luckily, you can change these speed-throttling options and get faster upload and download speeds on your Windows 10 computer. You can modify all these options yourself without any assistance from your Internet service provider (ISP) .…
Google Play Store isn’t the only source of apps for Android devices. There are many sites that host Android apps as well. You can download apps as special APK files from these sites and install them on your phone. To install these, you’ll need to configure your phone since these are unofficial Android apps. If you’re new to APKs and…
With more than two billion users, WhatsApp remains the most popular messaging app around the world. Many messaging apps including Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and Snapchat offer features such as group chats, voice and video calling , emoticons , and stickers. However, these apps don’t come close to the convenience users experience with WhatsApp. To use WhatsApp, you normally need a…
Chromebooks are cheap, convenient, and free from the trappings of many other laptops . Chrome OS is loved by writers and developers alike for their long battery lives and compatibility with Android and Linux apps . Unlike most other laptops, you don’t need to completely reinstall the operating system to perform a factory reset (sometimes known as Powerwash). If you…
Facebook isn’t everyone’s go-to social network as it once used to be. Still you probably have pictures, contacts, and information on your profile that you wouldn’t want to lose access to. Being locked out of your Facebook account can cause some serious damage even to those who don’t use the platform on a daily basis. While Facebook is constantly improving…
If you want to set up a server at home, you may want to be able to access it remotely. Of course, you can only connect remotely if you leave your PC or server left turned on. You may not want to do this, however, especially if you’re looking to lower your energy bill. A good way to get around…