One of the worst and most frustrating things to experience is when you misplace something. Unless you are using something like a Tile Tracker or AirTag, you're kind of out of luck if you lose your keys. But what if you lose your phone? Well, smartphone makers have been implementing different options that aim to make the process of finding your phone easier than ever. And if you … [Read more...] about How to Use Pixel Watch to Find Your Phone
How to Use Phone Hub on Chromebooks
When you ask someone why they stick with Apple products as opposed to others, one of the primary reasons will likely have something to do with the "ecosystem." With nothing more than an iPhone and Mac using the same Apple ID, you can enjoy seamless integration between the two devices. This also extends to other Apple devices, such as the Apple Watch, iPad, and even the Apple … [Read more...] about How to Use Phone Hub on Chromebooks
What Is a LAN?
For most computer users, access to the Internet is now wholly indispensable. While you may be able to use some applications offline, most of the time, you’ll need an internet connection to download them in the first place. Most software packages don’t come on physical media anymore. You may not even have a CD/DVD drive to read them for those that do, though that can be fixed … [Read more...] about What Is a LAN?
How to Use Extreme Battery Saver Mode on Pixel
No matter whether you own and use an Android phone or iPhone, there are times that you'll want to squeeze a few extra minutes out of your phone's battery. While Battery Saver mode has been around for quite some time, some phones offer an "Extreme Battery Mode." However, and perhaps surprisingly, Google waited for quite a while before bringing this to the Pixel. … [Read more...] about How to Use Extreme Battery Saver Mode on Pixel
How to Play Android Games on Windows
For many, Windows is already the preferred platform for those who want to play any games. And now that GPU prices are starting to fall again following the crypto crash, you can build your PC without needing to take out a second mortgage on your house. … [Read more...] about How to Play Android Games on Windows
Windows 11: How to Find and Use the Snap Menu
Thanks to the Snap Menu in Windows 11, you can easily place your windows in layouts that make it easier to see. The good news is that accessing the feature is easy, so even if you're not too tech-savvy, using the feature shouldn't be a problem. You can choose from different layouts; it may not be a long list of options, but at least it is not one or two. … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Find and Use the Snap Menu
Window 11: How to Limit Bandwidth for Updates
You always make sure that your computer always has the latest updates. That way, you get fixes to bugs you're experiencing, and those important security fixes are also a must. But, the problem when those updates come is that the update can take up more bandwidth than you'd like. The good news is that there are some changes you can make to control the bandwidth during updates. … [Read more...] about Window 11: How to Limit Bandwidth for Updates
What Is a Bus in Computing?
In computing, a bus is another name for a data highway. This communication system sends data between different senders and receivers within a computer or between computers on a network. The term bus can be used to describe all types of transfer mediums, from hardware data transports to software and communication protocols. As long as they transfer data, they can be called a … [Read more...] about What Is a Bus in Computing?
What Are Composite Memory Modules?
There are many terms to get your head around when dealing with computer memory. One of the least well-documented is the term “Composite Memory Module.” There are two big reasons for the lack of documentation on the subject. The first is that the terminology has been irrelevant since the mid-1990s. The second reason is that Apple almost exclusively used the term. … [Read more...] about What Are Composite Memory Modules?
What Is a Memory Cartridge?
Modern computers tend to store all the data they need on their internal storage devices. These can be SSDs or HDDs. In some cases, external or removable media will be used, such as an external HDD, external SSD, USB thumb drive, or CD/DVD. Even video game consoles now prefer internal storage rather than optical disks. … [Read more...] about What Is a Memory Cartridge?