Today, I encountered an issue with my Roomba 655 Pet Series vacuum. When I pressed the button to start it, the Roomba would only move about a foot forward before stopping abruptly and turning around. This cycle kept repeating, and it became clear that something was causing the problem. After investigating, I discovered that the front wheel was sticking and not spinning … [Read more...] about Roomba Stops, Sticks and Turns Around – Fix
Posts About Hardware
What Is Isolation-Based Security?
We're going to delve into a topic that's becoming increasingly important in the world of cybersecurity: isolation-based security. This approach to security aims to protect systems by isolating them from potential threats. In this blog post, we'll guide you through what isolation-based security is, how it works, and why it's important. Let's get started! What is … [Read more...] about What Is Isolation-Based Security?
How to Use Auto Clicker for Chromebook
Today, we're going to delve into a tool that can automate repetitive clicking tasks on your Chromebook: the Auto Clicker. This tool can save you time and effort, making it a powerful addition to your productivity toolkit. In this blog post, we'll guide you through what Auto Clicker is and how to use it on your Chromebook. Let's get started! … [Read more...] about How to Use Auto Clicker for Chromebook
How to Change Graphics Settings on Steam Deck
The Steam Deck offers a robust and versatile gaming experience right at your fingertips. However, to optimize your gaming and ensure the best possible performance, you might need to tweak your Steam Deck's graphics settings. This guide will provide an in-depth look at how you can alter these settings to meet your specific needs and preferences, enhancing both gameplay and … [Read more...] about How to Change Graphics Settings on Steam Deck
Steam Deck: How to Remote Play From Your Computer
Using Remote Play on a Steam Deck offers several advantages, making it an appealing option for gamers who seek flexibility, convenience, and an enhanced gaming experience. Remote Play allows you to access and play games from your computer's Steam library on your Steam Deck, even if the games are not natively supported or installed on the handheld device. This expands your … [Read more...] about Steam Deck: How to Remote Play From Your Computer
Why Is My Chromebook Not Turning On
We’ve all been there. You’re ready to start your day, you open your Chromebook, and... nothing happens. It’s a frustrating situation, but don’t panic just yet. In this post, we’ll explore why your Chromebook might not be turning on and provide some troubleshooting steps that could help you get back up and running. … [Read more...] about Why Is My Chromebook Not Turning On
How to Change the Clock Face on a Fitbit Versa 4
Your Fitbit Versa 4 is going to be a device you're going to look at frequently. It makes sense that you'll want to change the clock face on a Fitbit Versa 4 so you like what you see every time you check your watch. The good news is that the process is easy, but the changes must be made from your phone rather than your Fitbit. The only problem you might have is choosing which … [Read more...] about How to Change the Clock Face on a Fitbit Versa 4
How to Report Phishing Scams to Google
This week I was contacted by a scammer who was posing as a job recruiter. The phisher went by the name "Joseph Chavez" and used a the [email protected] Google account with Chat and Gmail in an attempt to scam me. The scam worked like this. The scammer would put me through a fake job interview, then make me a job offer. After that, they try to get me … [Read more...] about How to Report Phishing Scams to Google
What is SMPS?
Learn what is SMPS and the meaning of different efficiency ratings before choosing an SMPS for your computer. SMPS is a device that regulates the voltage of unregulated signal using semiconductor switching methods. It lessens power consumption by your computer and decreases the amount of dissipated heat. Technipages Explains SMPS SMPS stands for Switched-Mode Power Supply. … [Read more...] about What is SMPS?
How to Use Google Bard AI
As ChatGPT has been gaining momentum recently, Google has come up with its own large language model in response to Microsoft's incorporation of ChatGPT into Bing. This is referred to as Google Bard, providing a similar user experience as ChatGPT. Interestingly, Google Bard can be utilized on pretty much any device without the necessity for API keys or overcoming numerous … [Read more...] about How to Use Google Bard AI
Steam Deck: How to Format SD Card
The Steam Deck comes in three storage options: 64GB eMMC, 256GB NVMe SSD, and 512GB NVMe SSD. Depending on your gaming library and the size of the games you want to install, the built-in storage may not be sufficient. An SD card allows you to expand the device's storage capacity, so you can store more games and media files. … [Read more...] about Steam Deck: How to Format SD Card
PS5 Storage Upgrade: Everything You Need to Know
Are you running out of storage on your Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5)? Are you planning for a PS5 storage upgrade? Here’s what you need to know! PS5 is the best gaming console that you can get these days. It allows you to play high-definition 3D games at 60 FPS or higher quality using its powerful CPU, GPU, RAM, and onboard SSD storage. Though it’s the perfect gaming console to … [Read more...] about PS5 Storage Upgrade: Everything You Need to Know
10 Best NAS Storage Device for Home and Professional Use
Whether you’re looking for a NAS for your home or office, check out this list of the best NAS storage devices. If you’re looking for a data storage and backup solution other than a cloud server, you could go for NAS storage devices. It lets you create a personal cloud for data storage and backup. As you can connect to the device using your home network, the data can be … [Read more...] about 10 Best NAS Storage Device for Home and Professional Use
PS5 NVMe Requirements You Must Fulfill to Expand PS5 Storage
If you’re running out of internal storage space on your Sony PlayStation 5 or PS5, you may want to know the PS5 NVMe requirements for storage expansion purposes. The latest PS5 comes with 825 GB internal storage of a few SSD chips embedded on the PS5 motherboard. Though the rated storage capacity of a PS5 is 825 GB, you can only use 667.2 GB. PS5 operating system and blank … [Read more...] about PS5 NVMe Requirements You Must Fulfill to Expand PS5 Storage
What Is Bit Rot: Causes, Symptoms, and Preventions
If you want to protect your data storage devices against data loss and corruption, you need to know what is bit rot. We use hard drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) as mass storage device for our computers. Undoubtedly, these storages are efficient and cost-effective. But none of these last forever. Among the different limitations of these storages, … [Read more...] about What Is Bit Rot: Causes, Symptoms, and Preventions
How to Install an SSD on Desktop and Laptop PCs
Do you want to upgrade your computer’s internal storage to fast solid-state drives (SSD)? Are you wondering if this is a DIY process or if you must go to a computer service center? Read on to learn how easy it’s to install an SSD yourself in no time! The development of semiconductor-based non-volatile storage technology has taken the world by storm. Now, you don’t need … [Read more...] about How to Install an SSD on Desktop and Laptop PCs
What is Android System WebView?
Wondering what is the role of Android System WebView on your Android phone? Continue reading to know. What Is Android System WebView? While using Android, some apps might require you to view web content, such as privacy policies or embedded links. There are two methods to view the content. Either the app will redirect users to the default mobile browser, or it’ll open that … [Read more...] about What is Android System WebView?
What is a Cipher?
In cryptography, a cipher is an algorithm used to perform encryption and/or decryption. Some people may use the alternative spelling “cypher”, but the meaning is still the same. In common usage, the terms code and cipher may be considered synonymous. In the field of cryptography, however, the two are distinct. Codes are not really ciphers A code typically describes a system … [Read more...] about What is a Cipher?
What is a Blue Box?
You know the little tones that play when you press a key on a phone? Have you ever wondered what they’re for? Nowadays they don’t really do anything. One argument for them could be as an aid for the visually impaired. Many phones, however, play the same tone for each key rather than a key-specific tone. Originally though, they were designed to help route phone calls. When … [Read more...] about What is a Blue Box?
What is Cloaking?
One of the best ways to get your content discovered on the web is through search engines. To be able to get an understanding of the content on your site, a search engine uses a spider or web crawler. A search engine crawler requests as many pages as possible, and as allowed by the robots.txt configuration file. The crawled pages are then categorised based on their contents. … [Read more...] about What is Cloaking?