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Super Bowl Live Stream Online If you want to watch the entire 11-hour coverage of the Super Bowl, including the pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage, NBC is streaming it all for free. The coverage begins February 1st at 12pm ET and ends at 10 pm ET that same evening. You can watch it on your computer or tablet by going directly to the website (link below) or by downloading the free NBC Sports Extra app – links for the app on each platform are also below....

TikTok Radio on SiriusXM One initiative brings streaming sounds from TikTok-ers to a dedicated channel on SiriusXM called TikTok Radio. TikTok creators, DJs, and “tastemakers” will fill the sound waves in vehicles, SiriusXM apps, and connected devices. The channel is said to feature trending sounds, weekly countdowns, and stories behind the songs. Think of it as a streaming version of TikTok’s “For You” section. Look for TikTok Radio to roll out this summer....

First, download the Splashtop Win8 Metro Testbed app from the iTunes App Store on your iPad. It works on any version of the iPad running iOS 3.2 or higher. For a limited time, it’s only $24.99. When you launch Win8 Metro Testbed, you’re prompted to download the Splashtop Streamer for Windows 8. The Splashtop Streamer program is free. Now install the streamer on any Windows 8 system that you want to access from the iPad....

What Is It? It’s an app that suggests body-weight workouts you can do practically anywhere. We’ve covered other exercise-related and weight-loss apps. You tell the app how much time you have: 6, 12, 18, or 30 minutes. Then, pick 6 from 18 exercises you want to include in the workout. The exercises come from the famous 7-Minute workout studies. Streaks randomly pick the order and then tell you how many reps to do and for how long....

Google Docs Viewer Google Docs Viewer is a web application that can open all your Internet documents directly from your web browser. To use it, all you have to do is visit http://docs.google.com/viewer and enter the document URL. You don’t even have to log into a Google account. The viewer is compatible with the following document types: .pdf.doc (or .docx).tiff.ppt If you need to view a document from your computer, you can do that with regular Google Docs at http://docs....

Using this tool, you can easily create media to reinstall or do a clean installation of either the 32 or 64-bit version. Media Creation Tool for Windows 8.1 Update: Windows 8.1 is nearing its end of support from Microsoft: To create the installation media, you will need either a blank DVD or USB drive with at least 4 GB of space. You can get the creation tool from this page and click the Create Media button to download it....

This morning Microsoft released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Here are the download links to the various flavors. Be sure to grab the right one (32 Bit vs. 64 Bit etc.) You can read all the details about the release over at the KB Page – http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948465 Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 – Five Language Standalone DVD ISO (KB948465)Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 – Five Language Standalone for x64-based systems (KB948465)Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 – Five Language Standalone (KB948465)Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 – Five Language Standalone for ia64-based Systems (KB948465)...

What Is It? This app is your basic puzzle match game. Rotate the triangles until the two corners match. As the game progresses, there are more triangles and trickier combinations. The levels play quickly, and no instructions are needed. Who Is It Good For? This game’s great for everyone. Eventually, you solve the puzzle through trial and error; no penalty for guessing. Compared to other iOS games, this one’s kinda boring There aren’t many visual or audio effects....

Are You Part of the 90 Percent? We get news about a new major security breach from big online services regularly. The 3 billion compromised Yahoo! user accounts and the recent WannaCry ransomware attack are just two serious threats that come to mind. Despite the flurry of stolen user data, users continue to use weak passwords. This past year, “123456” was at the top of the password list. According to researchers at the security firm, SplashData, this puts out an annual report on the weakest passwords....

What is an AirTag? Traditionally, Apple is very good at keeping secrets when it comes to new products. In the case of its AirTag tracker, the secret was never whether they’d arrive, but rather, when. Rumors about Apple entering the item tracking business go back many years, as did the likelihood the new products would receive the AirTag name. And yet, each new Apple event came and went, and the trackers were nowhere to be seen....

Remember how we said we talk about passwords all the time here? Here are a few articles that might be helpful. Testing the strength of a passwordCreating a strong password that is easy to rememberUsing password variations for multiple servicesHow to Manage Windows Passwords with Windows File VaultTwo-Factor Authentication My only tip, hopefully you’re not using Excel 2003 (very very poor security) and, be sure to use a nice and long pass-phrase....

I have fiercely resisted buying an Alexa for a long time because of privacy and security concerns. But part of me still wanted to try one out. When my boss here at GroovyPost offered to pay half if I wrote some Alexa articles for him, my resistance finally crumbled. Yes, my willpower is that strong. I was a bit taken aback by the fact that it is not battery-operated like a smartphone or tablet....

Disney+ Day Content Premiers from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic According to Bob Chapek, CEO of Walt Disney Company: Disney+ Day Content Premieres to Expect Disney+ Day will feature content premieres from all of the marquee brands on service, including: The streaming premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings”The beloved Disney family-friendly adventure film “Jungle Cruise,” available to all subscribersThe new Disney+ Original movie “Home Sweet Home Alone,” a reimagining of the popular holiday franchiseAn all-new original series of shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios called “Olaf Presents,” which sees Frozen’s beloved snowman retelling several classic Disney tales as only he canThe domestic Disney+ streaming debut of fan-favorite shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios including “Frozen Fever,” Oscar®-winning shorts “Feast” and ”Paperman,” Oscar-nominated Mickey Mouse short, “Get A Horse!...

It’s also a good idea if you’re on a limited data plan and want to get the map over Wi-Fi before heading out. Downloading maps for offline use is a common feature for smartphones. For example, downloading Google Maps on the iPhone. But this feature also comes in handy on any 2-in-1 device like the Microsoft Surface. Download Maps for Offline Use on Windows 10 Before you head out on your trip to areas with no data connections, you’ll want to get your maps downloaded....

The good news is the gaming powerhouse Epic Games, developers of the Unreal Engine software development platform, is offering EA’s Star Wars: Squadrons for free from now until December 1st at 10 AM CST. If you like Star Wars, gaming, and, more importantly, free games, check out our free game of the week! Star Wars: Squadrons This game’s story has little to do about the Force or Jedis. Instead, this one is about getting in starfighters and engaging in combat for galactic dominance....

If you’ve ever looked at the address bar while using Gmail in a web browser, you may have noticed that the URL changes whenever you look at a different email message. These are essentially permalinks to emails in your Gmail account. To bookmark a specific email in Gmail, pull it up in your browser (Chrome works best with Gmail, of course) and click the star in the address bar to bookmark it....

Starring Gmail Contacts Why would you star any contacts? Well, because it makes it much easier to find them, especially if we’re talking about people you’re communicating with daily. The cool part is that wherever you star a contact, be it in the desktop version of Gmail or the contacts manager in Android; the “starred” status will be synced. To star a contact in Gmail, go to your Contacts – click the arrow next to the Gmail link on the left side of the screen and click Contacts....

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Note: Keep in mind this method isn’t for everyone, especially the later part where I manually clean entries from the Registry. For this example, I’m uninstalling the Maxthon web browser – not because it isn’t a good browser but because I need to sacrifice an application to the uninstall gods for this article. Revo Uninstaller The “go-to” app I use to uninstall software on Windows is Revo Uninstaller Pro. Revo also offers a free version that includes fewer options but still does a good job of getting rid of extra entries of unwanted software....

Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple, built-in method to block inappropriate websites on Android. There are, however, some workarounds you can try instead. If you want to block a website on Android without rooting your device first, here’s what you’ll need to do. Using an App Firewall to Block Websites on Android One of the easiest solutions to block a website on Android is to use an app firewall. Configuring a firewall app, such as NoRoot Firewall, could help you to block certain websites on your device....