Amazon wants as many Kindle Fire users to use their Silk browser as it can get. They haven’t made any browser alternatives in their App Store. You can find a way to install Google Play on your Fire to gain access to more browser options. But unless you are technically skilled, you’re likely not going to bother with such a process just to install a browser.
uBlock Origin — A Better Adblock Plus Alternative
Users of the Adblock Plus plugin may be a little perturbed to find that the plugin maker is actually selling ads. I was once a fan, but it seems the popular plugin has been going downhill for a while. I believe it allows many more ads than it used to, and hampers browser performance. This let me to find an alternative.
The Bible For Making Your Windows 10 Computer Run Faster
Ever since I began working with computers, the number one question I'm always asked is "How do I make my computer run faster?" It's the main thing your local computer repair technician deals with on a daily basis. They often make a pretty penny doing … [Continue reading]
Forgot Android Screen Lock Password
Did you forget the screen lock password to your Android device? It's happened to the best of us. Here are some solutions if you have forgotten the PIN or unlock pattern on your Android device. … [Continue reading]
iPhone: How to Make Custom Music Ringtones Using iTunes
When trying to get ringtones for your Apple iPhone, you have a few different options. You could purchase ringtones from within iTunes, or you can create ringtones from your existing music library using these steps. … [Continue reading]
Why Does Google Chrome Create So Many Windows Processes?
You may have noticed that Google Chrome for Windows creates a bunch of different processes when it's running. You can view the Chrome.exe processes in the Windows Task Manager. You may wonder why multiple processes are needed. What does each of them … [Continue reading]
5 Ways To Connect Android With Car Stereo
There are a few different ways to approach connecting an Android device to your car stereo. The one you choose to use depends on the features your car stereo has. Let's approach 5 solutions you can use in order. … [Continue reading]
Roomba Review — Does this Thing Actually Work?
Our family purchased a Roomba 655 Series robot vacuum from Costco. Upon telling friends about my purchase, they often ask "Does that thing really work?". It amazes me that people aren't familiar with the Roomba after the product has been available … [Continue reading]
How to Edit Startup Programs in Windows 10
Take control of startup programs in Microsoft Windows 10 and gain an edge in performance. Here's how anybody can edit programs that start at bootup. … [Continue reading]
Where Can I Download Free eBooks For My Nook or Kindle
If you've just purchased an eBook reader like the Nook, Amazon Kindle, or Kindle Fire, you may not be able to afford purchasing eBooks right after plunking down hundreds of dollars for the device. There are options though. Fortunately, there are free … [Continue reading]
The Best GarageBand Alternatives for Windows
Switching your OS is an exciting adventure similar to moving into a new home. When moving from one space to another there is always going to be some give and take but what happens when your new home is missing space for your GargeBand? No worries. … [Continue reading]
Trick to Get Removed From Auto-Dialer Call Lists
Have you ever had a problem with auto-dialer calls coming to your phone repeatedly? Day and night it doesn't stop. Somehow you ended up on a call list. It could be a telemarketer, a debt collector or even a political candidate asking for your vote. … [Continue reading]
How to Backup Your Entire Android Device to PC
Devices that have Android 4.0 and above can be backed up from the Android SDK and saved to a file on your PC. This process will allow you to have all of the data from your phone placed into a backup file on your computer. … [Continue reading]
Headphones That Are Made In the U.S.A.
Last week, I purchased some Tweaked Audio earbuds. They were quality buds, and it made me curious where they were made. I discovered they are made in China according to the box they arrived in. No surprise there. Most small electronic items are made … [Continue reading]
How to Organize Your iTunes Music Library
My iTunes library was a mess. It was littered with broken song titles, artist names, and album art. At first I didn't think having a disorganized library was such a big deal. I could usually find what I was looking for when using iTunes on my PC. But … [Continue reading]
Alt+Tab Between Virtual Desktops on Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10 provides multi desktop function or also known as virtual desktops. What this can is provide you with is more room for open windows. Now toggling between them is the key and if you’re like me, I like to use the keyboard command … [Continue reading]
Creating a Scheduled Task in Windows
If you frequently use certain programs in Microsoft Windows and get tired of opening them after a shutdown or a reboot, you can create scheduled task that run at boot up. … [Continue reading]
How to Keep Your Phone or Tablet Battery Healthy
When it comes to battery care, people seem to have their own beliefs. Many of them are false. This is mainly due to confusion about the different types of batteries used in electronic devices. 15 years ago, the Ni-Cad battery was the popular battery … [Continue reading]
How to Connect Dual Displays to Your PC
So you've finally decided to take the plunge and want to know how to connect dual displays to your PC. Doing so will enable you to increase your productivity since you have such a wider workspace. No more wasting time maximizing, minimizing and … [Continue reading]
How to Connect Android to Projector
Whether you want to watch a movie or show a PowerPoint presentation, it can be quite handy to connect your Android smartphone or tablet to a projector. The amount of options you have depends on the projector you use. Each projector has different … [Continue reading]
Find the Best Radio Station for iPod or iPhone FM Transmitter
Have you ever been cruising along in your Dodge Omni, listening to your iPod, iPhone, or other music player via an FM Transmitter and then all of a sudden your Green Day song gets interrupted by Garth Brooks. Radio interference can be annoying when … [Continue reading]
Tech Myth: Blowing Nintendo Cartridges Fixes Flashing Problem
If you were a child of the 80s, you most likely grew up with cartridge based video game consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Everybody had an NES back then, and like everybody else, they eventually experienced the same "flashing" … [Continue reading]
How to Get Celebrities to Notice You on Twitter
Twitter is full of celebrities. Ashton Kutcher rubs elbows with tech heads like Robert Scoble. Stars such as Alyssa Milano use the platform to help raise awareness for various causes they support. Sports stars and musicians are found everywhere: Lady … [Continue reading]
Google Chrome: Disable Autoplay Video
Google Chrome users commonly look for a way to disable the annoying autoplaying videos that load in the browser. You might be surprised that there is no longer a way to do so in the Chrome browser settings. … [Continue reading]
Google Chrome: Bypass “Your connection is not private” Message
Whenever I login to my Yahoo Mail or Google using Google Chrome, I get a warning that says: Your connection is not private. Attackers might be trying to steal your information... NET::ER_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID There are some instances when this … [Continue reading]
Fix – Google Chrome Freezes at Startup (Windows)
Users of the Google Chrome web browser for Windows may experience a problem where the browser hangs and freezes when it starts. Try these tips to fix the issue. … [Continue reading]
Google Chrome: Enable/Disable Hardware Acceleration Mode
Turn Hardware Acceleration Mode on or off for Google Chrome with these options. … [Continue reading]
How to Soft & Hard Reset HTC U11
Learn how to soft reset your HTC U11 if it is not responding to commands, or hard reset the device to set it back to factory default settings. … [Continue reading]
How to Turn Safe Mode On or Off for HTC U11
Safe Mode will boot your HTC U11 with a set of software and settings that will allow you access to the Android OS in the event that it is inaccessible when booting normally. It allows you to correct whatever is causing the device to not start … [Continue reading]
Nexus 7: How to Hard and Soft Reset
If you experience problems with your Google Nexus 7 tablet, you can reset it with just a few simple steps. … [Continue reading]
Galaxy Tab S3: Cut, Copy and Paste
One of the most widely used features on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is cut, copy and paste. If you're not familiar with how it's done on this device, use this tutorial to learn. It's a bit difficult at first, but it's a breeze once you get used to it. … [Continue reading]
Fix “An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file” Error When Extracting a Zipped File
Today I had an unusual problem when I tried to unzip a file using Microsoft Windows. I attempted to copy the file out of the ZIP file to my desktop and received an error: An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file. If you continue to … [Continue reading]
Kindle & Kindle Paperwhite: Find MAC Address
You may need to find out what the Wi-Fi MAC Address is for your Amazon Kindle so that you can connect to a wireless network that implements MAC Address filtering. Here's how to find it. … [Continue reading]
Galaxy S8: Turn Auto-correct On or Off
Auto-correct is a nice feature, but sometimes it is more of a roadblock than it is useful. Fortunately, there is a way to disable auto-correct on the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone if you prefer to type freely without interruption. We'll show you some … [Continue reading]
Galaxy Tab S3: Move Apps & Files to SD Card
If you want to save internal memory space on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, you can move apps or files to the SD card. Just perform these steps. … [Continue reading]
Send PRN File to Printer
A PRN file is a type of file that can be read by printers. It's basically a generic output file that printers can understand. Sometimes you will end up with one of these files and need to print it. You used to be able to print these files to your … [Continue reading]
Canon Pixma MG5220: Scan Documents to Computer
The Canon Pixma MG5220 printer has the ability to scan documents to your computer. Before you try any scanning though, you have to have the proper software installed and know the steps. Just follow these instructions. … [Continue reading]
Canon Pixma MX340: Scan Documents (Windows)
It took me a bit of time to figure out how to scan documents using my new Canon Pixma MX340 printer. The instructions aren't located in the physical manual. I finally figured out how to do it though after a few hours of playing with it. … [Continue reading]
Wipe Data From Android With Broken Screen
The screen on an Android device is probably the most fragile component. It's very common for Android owners to end up stranded with a device that has a broken, black, or non-functional screen. What do you do though when all of your data is left on … [Continue reading]
Galaxy Tab S3: Enable or Disable Safe Mode
Start the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 in Safe Mode if you wish to troubleshoot problems you are having with the device. Safe mode will temporarily start the your device with factory default software. This comes in handy in situations where you may have … [Continue reading]
Galaxy Tab S3: Add or Remove Widgets
Widgets are my favorite thing in the Android OS. I like being able to look on my home screen and get instant information. The factory default widgets on the home screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 weren't very useful me, so I removed them and added … [Continue reading]
Download Apps For Galaxy Tab S3
Download apps for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and start doing more with the device. There are tons of apps out there, and many different ways to acquire them. Here are a few options to get you started. … [Continue reading]