Note: In this example, I’m connecting a Windows 7 system to my Mac running OS X Lion over my home network. Remote Access a Mac from Windows First, download and install the most recent stable version of the free utility TightVNC to your Windows computer. During installation, uncheck TightVNC Server unless you’re using it for other remote access situations. For connecting your Windows system to a Mac, the server isn’t required....
Get Started with MakeMKV First, download and install MakeMKV – currently in the Beta development stage. Installation is straightforward, following the wizard defaults. Launch MakeMKV after installing. Then pop a DVD into your system’s drive. MakeMKV analyzes and reads the DVD information. Next, click the button to open the DVD. The system reads the DVD and processes titles and chapters. Select which chapters, subtitles, and audio configurations you want to be included....
Save Microsoft Office Documents to Dropbox Here I’m saving an Excel document. In MS Office 2010 click the File tab then Save As. If you’re using Office 2007, click the Office button then Save As » Word Document. Windows Explorer opens. Select Dropbox under Favorites and the folder you want to save the document in. Now when you’ll have access to your documents from your web browser or any system that has Dropbox installed....
In this article, we’re going to break down the strengths and weaknesses of Discord and Slack. That way, you can make the right decision today and prevent the need to migrate from one platform to another in the future. Slack vs Discord: The Basics For those that don’t know, both Discord and Slack are instant messaging (or “IM”) apps. Just like Facebook Messenger, each app makes it easy to text people online....
In this article, you’ll learn more about Apple HomeKit, including the type of products it supports. You’ll also learn how to set up and use HomeKit products using the Home app. What’s HomeKit? Since launching, the number of HomeKit-compatible products has grown considerably. Still, the list of manufacturers who support the protocol remains small. In 2019, just over 100 brands worldwide offer products that are compatible with the HomeKit framework....
As of now, MrGroove has 9.5 gigs of Dropbox space on his free 2 Gig “Basic” Dropbox account. And you can have it, too. Simply log in to your Dropbox account and click the Get Started tab and follow the six easy steps to begin building on your free 2 Gig account. Oh, and when you get to the sixth step and they say: “For every friend who joins Dropbox, we’ll give you both 250 MB of bonus space (up to a limit of 8 GB)!...
BRB The term means “be right back,” of course. It’s typically used on social networking sites like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Messages, and Instagram. The person sending this internet abbreviation tells the audience they’re coming back soon to continue a conversation. The quick leave could be to get some food or drink, answer the door, chat with someone else, or simply to put down their device for a few minutes. In some circles, BRB is directly a bathroom break....
Automatically Run Apps During Boot To open the Startup folder, hit the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: shell:startup and click OK or hit Enter. Go back to the Run dialog, and this time type: shell:appsfolder and click OK. At this point, you should have both the Applications and Startup folders open. Now you need to drag and drop the shortcuts off the desktop or UWP apps you want to launch when Windows 10 starts....
However, you might run into a situation where the drag and drop action doesn’t work correctly or doesn’t work at all. Of course, you can always use Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V to move items between locations. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the best option for users—especially people who aren’t fans of keyboard shortcuts. If you prefer to use the mouse to move items, here are some ways to fix Windows 11 drag and drop not working....
Why did Yelp say no to Google? There are several possibilities, but we won’t know for sure until Yelp releases a statement. While Yelp is not yet disclosing any information, here are a few of the best ideas floating around the net. “Yelp investors may be forbidding a Google acquisition”“Another company (Microsoft, Apple, etc.) may have put in a higher bid or partnership”“Yelp just started the deal for the publicity and never actually planned on selling”“Stoppleman is afraid of acquisition after what happened with Paypal”“Google may have planned to dissolve Yelp and integrate its data with Google Favorite Places”“Maybe it’s because Google isn’t good for kids (see image below)”...
The camera on both iOS and Android has improved by leaps and bounds since smartphones first came out. Today, you can take professional-quality photos with a smartphone, and nobody would be any the wiser. But if you’re looking for something a bit different on your iPhone, here are five alternative iOS camera apps you could try. Alternative iOS Camera Apps To Make Your Photos A Bit More Interesting Here they are, in no particular order or preference…...
For example, one of the main complaints is the Start button placement, but luckily you can move it back to the left. Still, many users aren’t happy with the new look of Windows 11 and want to customize it. To help you, here’s a look at the best apps for customizing Windows 11. 1. Stardock Start11 While it requires a minimal investment, Stardock’s Start11 is arguably the best app to customize Windows 11....
What Is It? AG stands for anti-gravity. The game is all about racing without roads. You’ll race your ship against aliens on different worlds. The gameplay lets you use the accelerator or screen controls. The techno music and gorgeous graphics make it fun just to explore. With this free app, you get not just an iPad and iPhone game, but it works on AppleTV as well. Playing it on the TV was awesome, even though I don’t have a game controller....
Google Reader Alternatives We’ve shown you how to export and back up your current Reader OPML which contains a list of your current feeds. You can then use it to import into programs like Microsoft Outlook and use it as your RSS reader. The service I’ve already switched to is Feedly. In fact, a few days after Google made its announcement to kill Reader, over 500,00 users made the switch as well....
Originally, I was using SyncToy to keep my main multimedia library in sync with the network drive library. But for inexplicable reasons, SyncToy has been running monstrously slow ever since I upgraded to Windows 7 and Windows 8. Since Microsoft stopped supporting SyncToy about four years ago, it’s unlikely that it’ll be fixed. So, I’ve started using Robocopy instead. And so far, it works great. I can sync a folder pair consisting of my main photo library and a folder on my network drive....
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What’s the Deal? The long hot days of summer aren’t just made for off-grid excursions. It’s also when rolling power outages occur. In both cases, you’re going to want solutions to keep your food fresh, air conditioners moving, and gadgets full of power. Moments like these were made for portable BLUETTI solar generators. These are perfect for covering your power needs inside and out, whether during times of fun or emergency....
Because Cisco Linksys is the most common home router, this article shows the process on a Cisco E4200 wireless router. Remember, each router is different, but upgrading the firmware is essentially the same process. Important: Make sure you’ve got a hardwired connection to the router before attempting to upgrade the firmware. Update Cisco Linksys Router Firmware Open your browser and type in the router’s IP Address – typically 192.168.1.1 into the address bar....
In addition, subscribers to the service will enjoy access to 4K UHD, 5.1 channel sound, and support for Dolby Atmos-compatible audio equipment. And don’t forget, it’s all commercial-free. Viewers can watch on up to four devices at a time, set up new profiles (including a Kids profile), and can download shows to their device for offline viewing – on up to 10 devices. As you’d expect, this launch includes everything Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic....
The researchers report that such common behavior as rolling one’s tongue is coded in Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, and Tyrocene. The acids A, C, G, and T are the building blocks of life, wound around the double helix DNA molecule powering every living being on Earth, from bacterium to human beings to blue whales. Disclosure: I detailed all this in my (2005) book, The Genomics Age. What behavior can you blame on a one or two-letter variation on DNA — the ACTG string of amino acids on one of 23 chromosomes in the human genome that 99....
