Port forwarding is the redirecting of computer signals to follow specific electronic paths into your computer. If the computer signal can find its way into your computer a few milliseconds quicker, it will add up to be dramatic speed increases for your game or your downloading. 65,536 Paths to Choose From That pencil-thin network cable (or wireless network adapter) at the back of your computer contains 65,536 microscopic pathways inside it....
Bumble is one of the most popular online dating platforms, with an increasing user base. The application was launched in 2014, and since then it has garnered over 42 million users on its platform. Bumble is often praised for its inviting interface and easy-to-use features. Bumble gives users various features to stand out among millions of profiles. This guide will discuss profile features that you can use to boost your matches....
Traction control is a car safety feature that’s designed to help the wheels of your car grip low-traction surfaces like rain-slick roads. When the tires start to slip, the traction control system kicks in, and the driver is able to maintain control of their vehicle. If a vehicle without traction control attempts to accelerate under those same circumstances, the wheels may slip. The vehicle will then fail to accelerate, and may move unpredictably to the left or right as the wheels are no longer gripping the road....
If your web pages aren’t loading fast enough, you might want to blame the Internet speed in your state. Key Takeaways Internet speeds can vary dramatically from state to state, according to a new report. New Mexico comes in dead last with an average speed of 72.2 megabytes per second.The broadband industry is working on the next generation of broadband, which could increase speeds around the country. The company HighSpeedInternet.com recently released a study of internet speeds around the country....
Looking for an at-the-moment acoustic performance show? Tune into the joyful sounds of one of Twitch Music’s brightest stars Zoe Wren. She sits down in front of the camera in her dimly lit studio, strumming her guitar to the folksy tunes of Joni Mitchell and Alison Krauss to a captive audience three days a week. The singer-songwriter has cultivated a following of 26,000 music lovers over the past two years on the platform....
Man’s next best friend might be a new robot dog that uses artificial intelligence to sense and react to human emotions. Key Takeaways The new KODA robot dog uses artificial intelligence to react to human emotions, its maker claims. The KODA, which costs about $45,000, could be used as a guard dog, a companion, or a seeing-eye dog. Another robot dog made by Boston Dynamics sells for about $75,000 and can navigate obstacles independently....
Those who want to start dining out again, but still have concerns about safety, can turn to a new tech platform that shows restaurants’ COVID-19 protocols all in one place. Key Takeaways The DineSafe platform allows restaurants to keep up with COVID safety protocols, while giving transparency to potential customers.The company’s CEO said the platform is free for restaurants to sign up and use.DineSafe hopes to ease people back into dining out by giving them peace of mind....
This article explains how to access the Android 12 Security Hub and discusses the different functions you can control from within it. What to Know To access the Security Hub, open Settings > Security.You can then tap on the various options to control different functions on your phone.The Security Hub is only available on Google Pixel phones running Android 12. How Do I Access Android Security? Google has offered a similar setup of security-based settings on your phone for years....
The Sims 2: Apartment Life is the eighth and final expansion for Electronic Arts’ popular life simulation video game The Sims 2. Despite the name, there isn’t an easy way to create your own apartment building in it, but it really only takes one cheat code and the right doors to create one of three different building archetypes. Condominiums are separate apartment buildings, townhouses are connected but each unit has a separate garage and roof, and connected apartments are buildings with multiple apartments inside....
This article explains how to set your ringtone on a variety of Android phones as well as how to download new ringtones and transfer them to your phone. The instructions below apply no matter who made your Android phone: Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. What To Know Most Phones: Settings > Sound > Phone Ringtone. Choose the tone, and press OK or Save.Samsung: Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. Choose your ringtone, and press the back arrow....
If you commute to work or travel regularly, you probably rely on Google Maps to get to your desired destination. The app offers a robust lineup of tools to make your commute smoother. But what happens when you hit traffic halfway to your destination or are concerned about the amount of traffic on the road before you leave the house? You can simply check the traffic with Google Maps. Tip: make route planning more efficient with a few Google Maps extensions....
We all know that the more addons you are running in your Firefox, the slower your Firefox will be, but do you have any idea which particular addon is consuming the most resources and causing the browser to slow down? About:Addons-memory is a very handy addon for Mozilla Firefox that allows users to find out which particular addon is causing problem for the browser. After the installation (no restart required), all you have to do is to open a new tab and type “about:addons-memory” (without the quote) in the address bar....
As always, BitLife is back with an all-new amazing challenge. This time the new challenge available is the Brangelina Challenge. It is clear from the name that you have to imitate the famous Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The challenge has four requirements that you need to achieve to complete it. Since Brangelina is a time-based challenge, you might want to complete it as quickly as possible. Here’s the guide on how to complete the Brangelina Challenge in BitLife that you are looking for....
iPads have come a long way from being introduced as a tablet to complement your Apple ecosytem to now being an integral part of many offices and homes. Specifically, the iPad Pro with its 12-inch screen has become an essential workstation in offices, cockpits, restaurants and more. Keyboards have been offered for iPads that were able to connect using Bluetooth, users have been lacking a mouse or a traditional pointer device to use with their iPads....
What To Know How to Set Up Alexa for PC If you have the Alexa app for Windows (or obtain it down the road), you must set it up yourself to begin using it. Select Start > Alexa. If you don’t have it, you can download the Alexa app for Windows from the Microsoft Store. Select Get Started when the setup screen appears. Select Agree and Continue on the Terms and Conditions screen....
When you tap or click the Free to me icon on the Prime Video Home page, it lists all the TV shows and videos in several categories you can view at no extra charge. Just browse through the selection, choose a movie or show, and start watching. Some titles that are available for free streaming with a Prime Account include (Originals) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Tick, Man in the High Castle, Bosch, Hanna, Jack Ryan, The Boys, (Movies) A Quiet Place, Snowden, The Big Sick, and Logan Lucky....
This guide covers the initial smartwatch setup process including how to customize your watch face and essential apps you should download. Instructions apply broadly to Apple Watches, Wear (formerly Android Wear), and all other smartwatch platforms. How to Set Up a Smartwatch Follow these steps to set up your smartwatch: Connect the device to its included charger so that you start with a full battery. Download the appropriate app to connect your smartwatch with your phone....
This article describes how to delete an individual message in Gmail without deleting the entire thread. These instructions apply to the desktop version of Gmail running on any modern web browser. What to Know In the message, select the down (More) arrow.Select Delete this message. How to Delete One Email From a Thread Gmail To delete only one message (even from a conversation) in Gmail: Open the conversation that contains the message you want to delete....
On an effort to keep Chrome extensions secure and to keep users away from malicious code that could hurt their browsing experience, last year Google started blocking installation of extensions that are not from the Web Store. However, this policy did not affect version of Chrome from the developer channels. Today, this is about to change, as the search giant will begin blocking extensions that aren’t install from the Web Store on all version of its web browser....
During Google’s annual I/O developer conference keynote, the company made a long list of announcements, including advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to make search more relevant and Google Assistant more conversational. Google also highlighted a number of new features coming to Android O and showed off Android Go for entry-level devices, and a lot more. If you missed the Google I/O 2017 keynote, here’s a list of the most important announcements....
