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Your Mac can be the center of your home theater, essentially turning your computer into an HTPC (Home Theater PC). Once you have your Mac, your TV, and your multi-channel receiver all hooked up, you’re ready to share all of the multimedia content stored on your Mac. You can watch your home movies, check out your iTunes video collection, or just browse the web on a really big screen. And don’t forget: games can be an entirely new playing experience on a huge TV....

If you haven’t noticed, if you’re looking for a Linux distribution, you’re spoiled for choice. Sites like DistroWatch list hundreds of different Linux distros on the site. But where did they all come from? Since Linux is just a kernel, as Richard Stallman is fond of pointing out, it’s not really that useful by itself, and regardless of how you feel about the GNU/Linux naming controversy, it really is a misnomer to call Linux an operating system....

You might be helping to save the planet by using cloud computing, experts say. Key Takeaways Cloud computing can be green technology, experts say. Google has developed a metric that shows how clean the company’s cloud regions are around the world.The search giant has said that it wants to only use carbon-free energy by 2030. Google has developed a metric that shows how clean the company’s cloud regions are around the world....

There’s no easy, quick answer to how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (EV). Charging is similar to fueling up a gas-powered car in some ways, but it’s very different in others. The most significant difference is that electric vehicle charging stations don’t all charge at the same rate, which is why addressing the question of how long it takes to charge an EV can get a little complicated....

Parents are finding ways to keep their kids occupied with online educational activities during the pandemic. Key Takeaways Parents have found educational and social benefits to having their kids spend more time on screens during the pandemic. The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has recommended screen time limits for kids.Some experts say that, if used appropriately, screen time can be beneficial for kids. Lockdowns, social distancing, and remote learning are taking their toll on families....

This article explains how to accept a shared album invitation on the iPhone. You can create shared albums yourself, but to enjoy those created by other people, you have to accept an invitation. What to Know To accept a shared album invitation, tap notification > For You > Accept.To leave a shared album, go to Photos > For You > album > person icon > Unsubscribe > Unsubscribe. How to Accept a Shared Album Invitation on iPhone Ready to accept an invitation to join a shared photo album on iPhone?...

This article explains how to access Gmail in Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, and Outlook 2010. What to Know Automatic setup (easiest option): In Outlook go to File > Add Account > enter Gmail address > Connect > enter password > Connect.Manual setup: File > Add Account > Advanced Options > Let Me Set Up My Account Manually > enter email, password and IMAP settings. How to Access Gmail With Outlook Retrieving messages sent to your Gmail account in Outlook requires preparing Gmail and then Outlook....

One of the great things about iCloud is that it works seamlessly on your Apple Mac computers and iOS devices to make sure they all have the same content on them. There’s no difference in the music, movies, apps, and other content that is available to you, whether you’re using an iPhone on the go, an iPad at home in bed, or a Mac at work. To keep all your devices in sync, turn on the Automatic Downloads feature on all your compatible devices....

Before you enter the battle zone, deck building is an important part of Loop Hero. It may look simple card-like base building mission, but it is not. Deck Building consists of different cards, each has a combo effect. Enemies changes depending on your choices and this will help to progress further. In this guide, I will share some important Loop Hero deck-building tips. Using them you can plan your way ahead, and progress to higher ranks....

This article explains how to cast to Roku TV, whether you’re using an app with its own cast function, or need to mirror your phone’s screen instead. These steps will work on Roku TVs, or TVs equipped with a built-in Roku. What to Know Connect your phone and Roku TV/Roku device to the same Wi-Fi network.Open the app you want to cast from on your phone, and select the cast icon if possible....

Ants can be a real problem in real life but Animal Crossing New Horizons fans cannot get enough of catching bugs as the entire game is partially based on catching all the types of bugs that you can find. Though it can be repulsive to some, to others it is essential and we like to cater to all types of our users. Just like in real life, ants will follow the scent of food laid out in the open in Animal Crossing New Horizons and this guide will show you exactly how to catch ants the easiest way in the game....

This article explains how to change the alarm sound on your iPhone. What to Know Open the clock app, and then tap the alarm icon to access your alarms. Tap Edit, then select the alarm you want to change. Tap Sound, and set a new alarm sound. How to Change Your Alarm Sound on iPhone The default iPhone alarm works well enough, but it’s easy to tune out if you’ve been using it long enough....

This article explains how to make Microsoft Outlook unread messages stand out by using conditional formatting to change their appearance with a different color, font, or style. For example, set a conditional rule that specifies all unread messages appear in red. Instructions cover Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010, as well as Outlook for Microsoft 365 and Outlook.com. What to Know Go to View > View Settings > Advanced View Settings > Conditional Formatting....

On Windows 11, you have at least two ways to change the desktop wallpaper automatically, using the Windows Spotlight and Slideshow features. The Windows Spotlight is a feature on Windows 11 that connects with the Microsoft servers to dynamically change the desktop background automatically with different images from around the world. On the other hand, the Slideshow feature allows you to select a folder with personal pictures or other types of images that will rotate automatically at a specified time range....

The Dung Eater quest is one of several quests you will come across in Elden Ring. This particular mission requires you to help the Dung Eater, one of Elden Ring’s most hateful monsters. You will begin this quest by encountering the monster in a room close to the Husk Maidens, after which you will be tasked with acquiring a Seedbed Curse to gain eligibility for the quest. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg....

The Vortex’s Wake is a part of Act I: Zhongli’s Story Quest: Sai Flore in Genshin Impact. It is the second part of the Historia Antiqua. This part of the quest begins when you head to the yellow marker on the Guyun Stone Forest. Once you reach there, a short cutscene will begin and as it ends, you will have to complete the Vortex’s Wake. Just so that you don’t get jumbled up in this task, here’s how to complete the Vortex’s Wake in Genshin Impact....

If you are a Ubuntu user and own an Android device (running Android version 4.0 or above), you will know that you can’t plug in the device to your computer and have it show up in your file manager. The reason for this is because Android 4.0 and above is using MTP protocol as the connection bridge and MTP is not fully supported in Linux. We have previously shown you how to connect your Galaxy Nexus and Kindle Fire to Ubuntu, but those methods are usually a hit or miss and pose more problems than usual....

Kratos has finally arrived in Fortnite and it sent the entire internet into a meltdown as everyone wants to get this awesome skin in the game. Well, there aren’t any challenges that you can complete to get the Kratos skin in Fortnite. If you want to know how to get the Kratos skin in Fortnite Season 5 Chapter 2, read until the end of this guide. How To Get God of War Kratos Skin In Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 Kratos skin from God of War in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 can be purchased straight from the item shop....

Gmail translate emails in your language is the newest feature in the most popular email service, but is this something that an everyday user needs? Google has just moved “Automatic Message Translation” from Gmail Labs to the mainstream. Now every time you get an email in a different language that isn’t the default in your account will be translated. How it works The first thing you’ll notice is a banner atop of the message with the name of the language detected and right next to it your Gmail’s default language, if everything is correct you can click Translate message to do just that....

Are you really getting into Google+ like tons of others? Do you spend sleepless nights sharing new stuff? Don’t be embarrassed, many people are in the same situation too, and many users are trying to learn every tip and trick there is in this new social network. You may have learned many ways to get around faster across Google+, but you may not know them all just yet. This is why I am excited to share this Google+ Cheat Sheet that I have stumbled upon in the mighty internet, that apparently it can be traced back to a guy called Simon Laustsen, so props to him!...