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Arch Linux has become a popular Linux distribution because of its split between usability and control. It offers all the tools a power user needs to maintain complete control over his system, yet it also provides newbies with the helpful instruction guides on how to complete nearly any task. One thing newbies often forget, though, is that no matter how user-friendly their new Gnome desktop running Firefox and LibreOffice may be during the work day, leftovers from those and other installed packages can fill up disk space over time....

The iPhone automatically creates hidden files during day-to-day use that are stored in a temporary area of the iPhone’s memory called a cache. Clearing this data can free up storage space or speed up your device. This guide shows how to do it on any iPhone with iOS 12 and later. (The directions for devices with iOS 11 are nearly identical.) What to Know To clear the Safari cache: Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data....

This article explains the different keyboard options you have when using your iPad, including the iPad Pro models, which are as powerful as laptop or desktop PCs. What to Know A wireless or Bluetooth keyboard offers flexibility and affordability. You’ll need to pair these devices to your iPad via Settings. Keyboard cases are more expensive but offer more mobility. Wired keyboards can be used via the Camera Connection Adapter. For shorter writing, voice dictation is a great option....

The best digital cameras are always changing, adding new features, and improving old ones. Here are some of the most exciting and promising changes coming to digital camera technology in the near future. Goodbye, Shutter Button Futuristic cameras might not require a shutter button. Instead, photographers could wink or use a voice command to tell the camera to shoot an image. Facebook’s Stories smart glasses may inspire digital camera manufacturers. Stories glasses have two front-facing cameras users can control with verbal commands....

The inventory in Genshin Impact is of decent size. You can pretty much farm items and keep them as backups. But there have been instances reported by players that they are getting the “No space left in Inventory. Please free up some space and try again.” message even though there are free slots in the wishing of the game. So in this guide, we will tell you why this no space left in inventory problem occurs and how to solve it in Genshin Impact....

Raiden Shogun is a new character in Genshin Impact and we will be discussing her best character build. This guide includes what kind of weapons and enchantments to use with this character in the game. You will easily be able to make one of the most overpowered characters in the game using just these tips and tricks. So, scroll down and find out which is the best Raiden Shogun build....

Chrome gets a lot of things right, but it also leaves users to fend for themselves in other ways. The extension manager in Chrome has always given users the bare minimum to work with when dealing with extensions, themes and apps. The SimpleExtManager for Chrome gives users the functionality they deserve. How to Use SimpleExtManager in Chrome You can install the SimpleExtManager for Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. No restart is required during the process, so you can begin using your new super-charged extension manager right away....

You’re having a date, and that notification in your smartphone disturbs you. You’re trying to concentrate on studies, and your phone rings! In this modern tech world, it is a dream for all of us to get a free time- the time when we can live all by ourselves and according to our own will. It is much hard to detatch ourselves from the tech equipments and especially our smartphones. The fact is really to be admitted that the smarter the phones are growing, the dumb they are making us....

It looks like Google is planning to bring free streaming channel options to Chromecast and Google TV in the near future. Protocol reports that Google TV, Chromecast, and select smart TVs from Sony, TCL, and others likely will add free streaming channels to their lineup soon (-ish). Several industry insiders are saying that Google has been meeting with ad-supported free streaming channels lately. This could possibly result in free channels popping up in the rotation as early as this fall, though Protocol points out the announcement could be held until early 2022....

If you plan to be a graphic designer, you need a graphic design portfolio even when you have little real-world experience and no clients. Whether you use the traditional album of printed samples or the more modern online collection of work samples, you have to start somewhere. Aim for a variety of projects for your portfolio to show off your versatility. If you specialize in illustrations, those should be prominent in your portfolio....

WhatsApp’s new privacy policy is causing many people to reconsider using the messaging app, and experts have suggestions for alternatives. Key Takeaways A new WhatsApp privacy policy has users looking for alternatives.The policy has caused concern that it allows WhatsApp to share messages with its parent company, Facebook.One expert recommended the app Signal, because of its privacy features. The new privacy policy has some concerned that it allows WhatsApp to share messages with its parent company, Facebook....

Most modern laptops are moving away from mechanical drives in favor of more durable and smaller solid-state options. As laptop form factors continue to decrease in size, optical drives become increasingly rare and these SSDs proliferate. Hard Drives Hard drives are still the most common form of storage in a laptop and are pretty straightforward. Generally, the drive will be referred to by its capacity and rotational speed. Larger-capacity drives tend to perform better than smaller ones and faster-spinning drives, when compared with ones of similar capacity, are usually more responsive than slower ones....

These Hitman 3 beginner’s tips will help you get up to speed and become as proficient as Agent 47 himself, make sure to follow these steps so that you earn the most amount of points and become a literal ghost, there’s no point in playing a stealth game if you’re not going to make use of the elements that the game presents to you. Learn how to take advantage of each situation and you will become a stone-cold assassin in no time....

Recently, the FBI sent out a warning about how much information you reveal on your social media profile. While it’s never a good idea to indulge your followers with too much personal information, this specific warning was targeted at government workers. As it turns out, revealing that you work for your country’s government can lead to being targeted by spies! How Spies Utilize Social Media The FBI warning stated that anyone who publicly identified themselves as a government official was at risk of being contacted by foreign spies....

How Many People Can Watch Disney Plus at Once? Why is Disney Plus so Great? Disney Plus collected a few of the biggest entertainment industries, including Marvel, Star Wars, and Nat Geo, that had not yet made their debuts in the world of OTTs. The platform also announced an exciting lineup of new Marvel and Star War shows that got users rushing towards the internet to buy their subscriptions. The app supports 4K viewing and gives users the option of downloading their favorite titles to watch later....

You can seamlessly access your files on OneDrive cloud storage right from File Explorer in Windows 10 and higher. What if you could do the same with Google Drive? Google Drive for desktop makes that possible, and this tutorial shows you how to use this app to add Google Drive to File Explorer. Why Use Google Drive for Desktop It eliminates the need to launch a web browser to access your files on Google Drive....

So, you have a Chromebook and have installed Crouton so that you can use regular Linux on it, right? Now, how about making that Linux install just a little bit more useful by enabling auto-start. By enabling auto-start for your Crouton installation, you completely remove the need to start ChromeOS, open a terminal and enter two or so commands to get into your Linux installation. Preparation Before you’ll be able to automatically start up your Crouton Chroot, you’ll first need to enable read-write access to ChromeOS’s file system....

What to Know How to Buy Kindle Books for Your iPad Although you can browse through and read Kindle Unlimited books through the Kindle app, you cannot actually buy Kindle books with the app because Apple limits what can be sold through an app. As a workaround, use the Safari web browser and go directly to amazon.com. Then follow these steps: How to Use the Kindle App to Read iPad Books The app is divided into five tabs that are accessed using the buttons at the bottom of the screen:...

This article explains how to install an ICC profile used to calibrate printers and scanners, plus information on where to look for ICC profiles and how to select the correct one. What to Know Extract ICC profile from the .ZIP file you downloaded > save ICC file. Windows: Right-click the ICC file and choose Install Profile.Mac: Copy and paste the ICC profile into the ~/Library/Colorsync/Profiles folder. How to Install an ICC Profile Calibrating a printer, scanner, or monitor properly ensures what you see on the screen is what the print looks like, and that the colors on the monitor are accurately represented on paper....

This article explains how to calibrate Google Maps on an Android device, so your location is always accurate. What to Know First, check location accuracy: Open Google Maps > check for blue dot, or tap bullseye icon > calibrate.Next, hold device right-side up > move device in a figure-8 motion until beam narrows.If problems persist, make sure you have the newest version of Google Maps installed and restart your device. Check Your Location in Google Maps for Android Before calibrating your compass, make sure your location and direction are tracked correctly by your Android device....