How to Create and Use Your Own Cloud-Based VPN Server
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a mainstay of internet privacy—offering anonymity and the ability to disguise your location. With servers around the world, commercial VPN providers allow you to access geoblocked content by making it appear that you are in
PixelJunk Scrappers Drops Apple Arcade Exclusivity, Deluxe PC Version on the Way – IGN
PixelJunk Scrappers – previously an Apple Arcade exclusive – is now coming to PC as a Deluxe edition. We’ve got some exclusive gameplay to show you. Part of Q-Games’ ever-changing PixelJunk series, Scrappersis a 2D brawler mixed with a party
How to Create a Basic Survey in Microsoft Word
Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com While you can create a questionnaire in Microsoft Forms, Word might be your application of choice. If you want to make a basic survey, Microsoft Word has the tools you need. Plus, you can use a template if you
Intel Reveals Arc Pro Series, Its Best Graphics Cards Yet
Intel Intel has been working on its own line of dedicated graphics cards for a few years, culminating in the first Arc 5 and Arc 7 cards earlier this year. Intel is now preparing a ‘Pro’ series of cards with
How to Password Protect a ZIP File on Windows
Want to protect your ZIP archives with a password? While Windows doesn’t have a built-in option to do that, you can use free apps like 7-Zip and WinRAR to add password protection. We’ll show you how to use those apps.
The 8 Best Certifications for Career Advancement
Whether you’re seeking new opportunities within your current company or you’re interested in a change of employers, upgrading your credentials is a great way to advance your career. You can pursue numerous certifications, depending on your current area of expertise
How to Create Taskbar and Menu Entries for Linux Applications
Sometimes Linux applications aren’t available from your distro’s repositories and software stores, or as downloadable DEB or RPM packages. Many times apps are only available as AppImages or old-school tarballs. These standalone executables don’t actually install, they just run. The
How to Install and Use the Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
Larry Ewing/Microsoft The Windows Subsystem for Linux, introduced in the Anniversary Update, became a stable feature in the Fall Creators Update. You can now run Ubuntu, openSUSE, a remix of Fedora, and plenty of others on Windows, with more Linux
The Difference Between Power Strips and Surge Protectors
optimarc / Shutterstock.com Although the terms “power strip” and “surge protector” are often used interchangeably, these are two vastly different products. A power strip just gives you more outlets, but a surge protector can shield your valuable electronics from excess
How to Run Chrome OS Flex on Your PC or Mac
Google Google’s new operating system, Chrome OS Flex, is available to everyone. It’ll run on almost any computer — probably even the dinosaur sitting in your garage. Find out how you can try it now. What Is Chrome OS Flex?
How to Use the cat Command on Linux (and When Not To)
cat is probably one of the first commands you’ll learn on Linux. Here’s the correct way (and the wrong way) to use cat on Linux. One of the most basic commands you’ll use on Linux is cat. It may seem
Apple’s Upcoming AR/VR Headset Is Bonkers
hilalabdullah/Shutterstock.com While rumors of Apple’s AR/VR headset have been floating around for years, things are starting to come into focus. If the latest reports are accurate, Apple’s upcoming VR headset will be bonkers in more ways than one. In May, we reported
What Is a Universal Binary on Mac?
To ease the transition into Apple Silicon Macs, Apple allows developers to create a Universal Binary, which is an app file that can run on both older Intel and modern Apple Silicon Macs. We’ll explain what they are and how
10 Awesome Xbox Series X|S Features You Should Be Using
Diego Thomazini/Shutterstock.com Have you finally gotten your hands on an Xbox Series X or S? There’s a lot packed into this Microsoft gaming console, so let’s take a look at the features that will help you make the most of
Does the Single SSD on the Base M2 MacBook Hinder Performance?
Apple released a new series of laptops powered by the M2 chipset during their WWDC 2022 event. Offering 25 percent more transistors compared to the M1, Apple claims that their new chipsets provide a performance improvement of 18 percent when