Note: You cannot uninstall the apps like IMDB and Facebook that came preinstalled with the Kindle Fire unless you root your device. Uninstall Kindle Fire Apps the Easy Way From the home screen tap Apps. On the next screen tap the Device button. The collection of apps installed on your Kindle Fire is displayed. Tap and hold an app icon until you see the menu come up. Tap Remove from Device....
VIZIO M-Series Quantum 4K HDR 65” The VIZIO M-Series Quantum 65” 4K TV produces a quality picture on a 2160p display using technology such as Quantum Color with one billion shades of color, Active Full Array with up to 20 local dimming zones, UltraBright 400 for detailed highlight and lowlights, and Clear Action® 360 with 120Hz Effective Refresh Rate backlight scanning. It also supports all 4K HDR standards including HDR10 and Dolby Vision....
What Does “TBF” Mean? The term means “to be fair.” It’s often used in a discussion by someone who’s playing devil’s advocate about something. You might also want to use the term to defend yourself against an unfair claim. It’s also a quick way of asking for someone to see both sides of a picture. Regardless, my using TBF, you’re admitting the point that’s been made, but you also want to make sure every angle is taken into account or considered....
What’s Apple Offering? Let’s take a closer look at both of the new offerings, starting with lossless audio. Apple Music Lossless Audio In a move best described as surprising, Apple has announced it’s planning to offer all 75 million songs in its Apple Music catalog in lossless and high-resolution lossless formats. Twenty million titles will make the switch in June, with the rest to follow before the end of the year....
Apple TV Primer The first Apple TV set-top box was released in 2007. Historically, the box was designed as a simple way for users to access iTunes content (owned and rented) on a television. Apple moved the product into different directions beginning in 2015 when it introduced third-party apps and games on the Apple TV HD, then later, the Apple TV 4K. It also launched a native TV app for the first time....
Get the Best Look from Windows 10 on Your Monitor Some of the features and functions, for adjusting your on-screen settings in Windows 10 have been modernized. They’re located in the new Windows 10 Settings app, which, will eventually take over the legacy Control Panel. To find them, head to Settings > System > Display and scroll down to the Scale and layout section. If you want to make your text or apps bigger, you can use the slider to adjust this setting....
If you aren’t sure if you have a precision touchpad, go to Settings > Devices > Touchpad, and if you don’t have one, you’ll only have a few options. But if you do have a precision touchpad, you’ll see a lot more settings to configure. Disable Touchpad when a Mouse is Connected To set this up with a precision touchpad, head to Settings > Devices > Touchpad. Then uncheck the “Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected” option....
Instead of reporting every update that rolls out during the next few days (unless critical), I advise everyone who is a Windows Insider, and running the latest build, to keep checking Windows Update periodically, and keep an eye on Gabe Aul’s Twitter feed for important developments. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) July 24, 2015 Insiders Must Upgrade to Build 10240 In fact, in a post via the Windows Insiders Hub app, Microsoft announced that Insiders are required to update to Windows 10 build 10240 if they haven’t already....
One of the methods of doing this is turning off all unnecessary Windows 10 services. This can free up system memory and cache space so that there are more resources for other applications you’re using. However, not all services are created equal. Some are critical for normal operation. In this article, you’ll learn about 12 Windows services that are completely safe to disable if you’d like to. 1. Disable Windows Defender The odds are that you already have antivirus software installed on your Windows 10 PC....
New Echo and Echo Plus The $150 Echo Plus includes the same new and improved hardware and also doubles as a smart home hub. It has a built-in hub that allows for easy control of your smart home and other IoT devices. The company points out it will be easy to use, “Just say, “Alexa, discover my devices,” and Echo Plus will automatically discover and set up compatible lights, locks, plugs, switches, and more without the need for additional hubs or apps....
New Echo Show 8 with 13MP Wide-Angle Camera The new Echo Show 8 model has an 8-inch HD adaptive color display. It also features a 13-megapixel camera with a built-in camera shutter. Inside the device is powered by a new octa-core processor. It also has dual stereo speakers for clear and balanced sound. The updated camera automatically pans and zooms while on a video call. This makes sure everyone is centered in the frame....
Change SIM PIN Code on Android Note: This article was written several years ago on an older version of Android. The steps for this will be much more different in today’s modern versions. First, go to Settings in your Android device’s main menu. In the Settings menu, choose Security, then Set up SIM card lock. First, here’s how to disable the SIM card PIN. All you have to do is to uncheck the box next to “Lock SIM card” and then confirm the change by inputting the current PIN code....
Setup and Use Microsoft Planner for Office 365 Microsoft Planner requires users have access to one of Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) business subscriptions such as E1, E3, or E5. If you already have an account, log into your account and then click the Planner icon. If you don’t have access to Planner, you might need to request your administrator enable it as part of its first release. Wait while Office Planner configures itself....
These can help to make your presentation a little bit more engaging for your audience. GIFs, in particular, can help to emphasize important sections of information, but without being too distracting. If you’ve got an idea in mind, you can quickly add a GIF to a Google Slides presentation. There are a few ways you can do this. For example, you can upload a GIF directly from your PC, add a GIF via a URL, or insert a GIF you already have stored on Google Drive....
Steam allows you to build up a friends list, letting you play your favorite games with the people you have the most fun with. There are a few methods for finding the people you want to game with, so let’s look at how to add friends on Steam. The Steam Friends List Once you’ve got friends added to the Steam gaming platform, a new world of multiplayer gaming opens up....
When we start to talk about PHP and scripting, it cannot sound straightforward. This time, it isn’t. Basically, you will be downloading a pre-made PHP-script-based web page that will grant permission to upload to your Dropbox. We will need to do a few edits on it in the following steps, but for the most part, all of the hard work has already been done for us, thanks to the script developer!...
What Does Edge Block? When we talk about crapware, we’re referring to potentially unwanted programs or PUPs. These include the junk that some apps try to install in the browser, like annoying toolbars, crypto-miners, adware, and other unwanted apps. Turn on Microsoft Edge Crapware Blocking Launch the new Edge and click the Options menu (three dots) in the upper-right corner to enable the blocker. Then click on Settings. Now on the Settings page, click on Privacy and services in the left panel....
In fact, depending on the promotion, you can get up to three months of the service free. Another selling point is the ability to download games for offline use. However, after trying it for a few weeks, you might not play games as much as you thought. In that situation, you’ll want to cancel Apple Arcade. Here’s how to do it. How to Cancel Apple Arcade on iPhone or iPad You can cancel Apple Arcade from your handheld devices or directly from your Apple TV....
Cast Media from Microsoft Edge To get started, head to the page with the media you want to send over to the big screen or monitor. Then click the Menu button and choose More Tools > Cast Media to Device. That will add a “Cast” button to the upper right corner of the browser. If you’re an avid YouTube viewer, it will be familiar. The “Cast tab” will find all the Chromecast devices on your network....
Change the Microsoft Office Color Theme Launch any Office program and click the File tab and then Account. There under Office Theme, select the color you want from the drop-down menu. It’s also worth noting that this is where you can change the Office Background as well. Another way to modify the color and background is to go to File > Options, and under Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office, select the color you want from the drop-down list....
