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With the news of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding all over social networks and media, you might be wondering whether or not your phone is safe. The devices Samsung replaced were also catching fire, forcing them to completely discontinue Note 7. Airlines have started banning the device and users are warned to stop using it. Although this isn’t the first time we’ve heard of a smartphone exploding but this certainly is the first time this has happened on such large scale....

Media Servers make it easier to share (stream) content with digital storage and playback devices within a home network. However, without media server software, photo, music, video, and data files may be saved on a drive, device or computer, but a network media playback device may not be able to “see” or access it. Devices like network attached storage (NAS) drives and other types of dedicated media servers already have the appropriate sharing software embedded....

This article explains how to enter InPrivate Browsing mode in IE11. It includes a list of activies that are and are not affected by InPrivate Browsing. This information applies to Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. There is a different procedure for Microsoft Edge in Windows 10. What to Know In IE11, select the gear icon. Choose Safety > InPrivate Browsing to activate the feature.A new browser tab or window opens displaying the InPrivate indicator in the address bar....

Sometimes, as part of a troubleshooting step, or a registry hack of some kind, you may need to do some type of “work” in the Windows Registry. Maybe it’s adding a new registry key to fix some kind of bug with how Windows handles something or deleting a rogue registry value that’s causing problems with a piece of hardware or a software program. Regardless of what you’re doing, most people find the registry a bit overwhelming; it’s huge and seems very complex....

On Windows 10, the Photos app is the default experience to view pictures and videos stored locally on your device or the cloud using OneDrive. The app is simple and includes all the basic features to view, organize, and edit your photos and other media contents. The only caveat is that by default, the Photos app only shows files from your “Pictures” folder. If you store files on an external drive or in the network using a shared folder, they won’t show in the app....

This article explains how to back up or export favorites from Microsoft Edge and restore or import them. What to Know Click the menu icon and select Favorites > Manage favorites > Export favorites. Save the file.Restore: Go to Favorites > Import favorites and select Favorites or bookmarks HTML file from the dropdown menu and select the file. How to Back Up Microsoft Edge Favorites In Microsoft Edge, website bookmarks are favorites....

This article explains how to change and customize Android notification sounds for text messages, calls, email, social media, and just about any app on your smartphone. What to Know Change contact ringtones: Contacts > name > More > Set Ringtone, tap a ringtone, tap Save. Get custom sounds from an app like Zedge.Change default sound: Go to Apps & Notifications > Notifications > Advanced > Default notification sound, then choose a new sound....

WhatsApp messaging App provides various ways of formatting your text message. It is one of the best features you can find in WhatsApp, which other messaging apps might not have. There are certain tips and tricks which you can use to send the formatting text. WhatsApp has some in-built features which you can use for changing the font. Otherwise, you can use a third-party solution like installing and using certain Apps for changing the font style in WhatsApp....

On Windows 10, updates are mandatory, you can defer updates, but you can’t turn off Windows Update anymore. It’s a good approach to keep everyone up to date and protected, but the problem comes when you’re working on an important document and suddenly Windows 10 decides to restart automatically to finish installing new updates. Allowing Windows 10 to automatically schedule an update can cost you time, and there is also the chance of losing your work if the document didn’t save properly....

There are plenty of reasons why you’d want to find out when your Linux computer shut down, restarted, or how long it’s been running. Most of the time this information is invaluable in debugging a problem that may have happened when no one was looking. Thankfully, Linux meticulously logs system events automatically on most distributions. Accessing that logged information from the command line is a breeze as well. Last Boot First, if you want to check when your computer last booted up, you can use the who command with the -b flag to get an exact date and time in your terminal....

Are you worried that your USB ports are either underperforming or out of spec? Does it seem like you are not getting the amount of charge you need from these ports? You can use the built-in capabilities of Windows, a third-party app, or a voltmeter to detect the amount of power available. Tip: Here’s how to fix USB 3.0 ports not working. Using Windows You can check the power capabilities of the USB ports using the device manager in Windows....

This article explains how to check your version of iOS and iPadOS. Instructions apply to most iOS and iPad devices. What to Know For iOS and iPadOS, select Settings app > General > About > Software Version.To check for updates, Settings > General > Software Update.You can also turn Automatic Updates on or off under Software Update. How to Find Your iOS Version Here’s how you can find out what version of iOS your device is running:...

Windows kiosk mode is an access feature which allows you to configure your Windows system as a kiosk device. By switching to this mode, you can turn your laptop or PC into a guest computer, digital signage, captive portal, or public browser. In this guide, we walk you through the detailed steps of launching kiosk mode on a Windows machine. What Is Windows 10 Kiosk Mode? The kiosk mode in Windows 10 is an Administrator implementation that forces your Windows PC to run one or more Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, putting everything else off limits to guest users....

Keeping up with all the activities of an active family is tough work, but busy families and young kids can benefit from using one of these clever downloadable calendars. Download a PDF, print a calendar from your web browser, or insert your own photos and then print. Use these family-themed calendars to organize your family activities and never miss another baseball practice or dance class. Disney Family Monthly Printable Calendar The Disney Family website posts a colorful 12-month calendar every year....

All versions of Windows Vista come preloaded with free games. Some of the games are updated versions of classics (like chess), while others are completely original. If you no longer have Vista installed, you can still play all of these games on the web, and some are even included with Windows 10. Which Games Come With Windows Vista? The games available depend on which version of Vista you’re running: Information in this article applies to all versions of Windows Vista including the Home and Enterprise editions....

Genshin Impact has a wide range of talents and abilities to use. Elemental Burst is one of the talents that you can use in combat. When you activate this talent, it prevents any damage or debuff by the opponents in combat until the cooldown period ends. In this period, your playable character becomes invincible as this talent locks your health bar. The effects and the cooldown period of these bursts vary for different characters....

Marvelous Merchandise event is currently running in Genshin Impact. During the event, a merchant named Liben is asking players to collect some materials in the game and claim Boxes o’ Marvel in return. Collecting the asked materials is not at all a challenge, instead, what’s more, difficult is finding Liben. Today for day 4 of the Marvelous Merchandise event, the merchant Liben is at the Stone Gate location in Genshin Impact....

The video game publisher Private Division has just confirmed that Disintegration, a Halo-like shooter title, will release on June 16. For the occasion, the independent gaming publishing branch of 2K, Private Division, has revealed the trailer for the debut story of Disintegration. The title is developed V1 Interactive with Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto, one of the main creators of the first Halo and creative director of Halo: Reach. The title of Disintegration will feature a sci-fi experience in the first-person perspective and offers a single-player story and multiplayer as well....

While many Windows 11 features are highly publicized, they’re not always the most useful for power users. From keyboard shortcuts to hidden menus, there are a variety of hidden Windows 11 features that make using Windows easier and more productive overall. If you’re a true power user, you might recognize a few of these from Windows 10. 1. Secret Start Menu The Windows 11 Start menu is nice enough, but all the fun features are in the secret Start menu....

Hitman 3 Season Pass as of right now is a thing of mystery, the last two games provided Season Passes that further extended both games and if you’re wondering when the Season Pass for Hitman 3 will drop, you should read the rest of this guide, Is There A Season Pass Or DLC For Hitman 3 There is no Season Pass or DLC for Hitman 3, the game concludes with an appropriate ending and brings an end to this chapter of Agent 47....