Smart phone, gadget and computer tips
Do you find yourself reaching for your phone every few minutes? Do you check your messages even if you haven’t received a notification? It’s something most Android users are guilty of and always checking your phone can make you waste some valuable time.
These apps will help you stay focused and finally get things done on time. They will prevent you from using your phone or apps for a certain amount of time so you can be more productive.
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.
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 … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Moto G5 Plus smartphone can be connected wirelessly to a smart TV or a TV with a wireless adapter. Get up and running with a TV connection to your phone with these steps. … [Continue reading]
Want to learn how to you clear the Navigation and Search History in Google Maps in Android. Follow these steps. … [Continue reading]
There are times when I'd like to know who is calling before I find my iPhone to look at the screen. By using custom ringtones for the important people in my life, I know who is on the other end before I ever get up to locate the device. Here's how to … [Continue reading]
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 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]
View 2 apps at once by using apps in multi-screen mode on the Moto G5 Plus smartphone using these steps. … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
Turn the pop-up blocker in Google Chrome on or off with these options. … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]