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]
Moto G5: Disable Spell Correction
Need to learn how to disable spell correction on the Moto G5 Plus because it annoys you so much? Here are the steps. … [Continue reading]
Android Stuck in Google Play Update Loop
Android users may encounter a situation where the Google Play app on their Android device continually prompts "This app won't run unless you update Google Play services." Despite attempting to update, this prompt keeps appearing and is stuck in a … [Continue reading]
Moto G5: How to Use Apps in Split Screen
View 2 apps at once by using apps in multi-screen mode on the Moto G5 Plus smartphone using these steps. … [Continue reading]
Moto G5: How to Reset
If you are experiencing problems with your Moto G5 Plus, resetting the smartphone might solve your problems. Here's how to soft and hard reset the Moto G5. … [Continue reading]
How to Clear the Cache in Google Chrome
It's a good idea to clear the Google Chrome cache every once in awhile. The Chrome cache pre-stores files like images and web pages that sit on your hard drive for faster access if you were to visit the same pages again or pages that have the same … [Continue reading]
Chrome: Fix “Unable to connect to the proxy server”
Some Google Chrome users may experience a problem where they receive an "Unable to connect to the proxy server - ERR_PROXY_CONNECTION_FAILED" message whenever they attempt to visit a website. You can usually solve this issue with these steps. … [Continue reading]
Google Chrome: Enable/Disable Pop-up Blocker
Turn the pop-up blocker in Google Chrome on or off with these options. … [Continue reading]
How to Enable or Disable “Prefetch” in Google Chrome
The Prefetch feature in Google Chrome takes up resources by caching pages you may never go to. You can modify a setting and enable or disable the Prefetch feature as you see fit using this tutorial. … [Continue reading]
Enable Home Button in Google Chrome
Some people are asking how the heck they get back to Home when using the Google Chrome browser. It's not on the toolbar by default. You can enable it within the settings on Windows, Linux, Chrome OS and MacOS versions with these steps. … [Continue reading]
Enable or Disable JavaScript in Google Chrome
JavaScript is a handy feature that allows more interaction with web pages in Google Chrome and many other web browsers. Some people may publish websites that use the scripting language maliciously though. For your protection, you can disable or … [Continue reading]
How to Completely Disable Cache in Google Chrome
If you want to completely disable the Google Chrome cache, the setting is hidden in the developer options. Here's how to access it in the Windows, OS X, and Linux versions. … [Continue reading]
Fix Excel Freezing or Slow
Microsoft Excel is a powerful program. So powerful, that it's probably the most susceptible to have problems. I have troubleshot problems with Excel freezing and saying "Not Responding" in Windows. The reasons this happen can vary greatly. Here are … [Continue reading]
How to Reopen a Closed Google Chrome Tab
If you accidentally closed a tab in the Google Chrome web browser, you can get it back with just a few keystrokes. Reopen a closed tab with these steps. … [Continue reading]
Moto G5 Plus: Insert & Remote SD/SIM Card Tray
The Moto G5 Plus has a tray that holds both the SIM card and SD Card. It's a little bit different than on most Android phones. Here's how to insert and remove the tray. … [Continue reading]
Roku Remote Control Doesn’t Work
After using my Roku video player for about 2 weeks, the remote suddenly stopped working. Here are the steps you can take if the same thing happens to you. … [Continue reading]
How to Hard and Soft Reset the Roku
The Roku is an amazing piece of hardware with its ability to replace cable TV, all packed in a box that fits in the palm of your hand. As great as the device is, it's not perfect. It freezes at times. There have been several occasions where mine has … [Continue reading]
Roku Freezes and Reboots Itself
The Roku is a great video streaming solution, but some users have experienced problems where it freezes up from time to time or reboots itself. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue. … [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]