pixinoo/Shutterstock.com Having a bunch of tabs open is a trademark feature of web browsing. If you don’t want to leave the current tab, you can simply open links in new tabs. We’ll show you how to do it in any desktop browser. There are usually three ways you can open a link: In the current …
Google Maps should give voice directions when you start navigating to a place. Voice navigation is super helpful if you have to keep your eyes on the road when driving or cycling. Google Maps voice navigation is stable and almost always works. However, slow internet connection, incorrect navigation settings, and temporary system glitches can ruin …
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While Windows and Linux have long since been rivals, Windows 11 is more like a desktop Linux distribution than you might think, no matter which side of the aisle you’re on. Here are some of the reasons why. 1. Windows 11 Runs Graphical Linux Apps (and Android) Windows 10 introduced Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing …
Windows 10 (and 8) consolidate various boot options into a single screen named the “Advanced Options” menu. This menu provides access to repair tools and options for changing Windows startup behavior — such as enabling debugging, booting into safe mode, and launching into a recovery environment. Note: We’re showing screenshots from Windows 10 in this …
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Virtual machines allow you to run a different operating system in an isolated environment. Because virtual machines, by nature, are isolated, you cannot directly access files on your host PC. Copying text or files from the host PC to the guest, or vice-versa, is often a major sticking point for virtual machine users. Although it …
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You’re in the middle of a Raspberry Pi project when suddenly you realize there’s something wrong: fixing it means editing the config.txt file, which is found in the /boot directory. But what is the easiest way to access this file while the Raspberry Pi is still running? And if you must shut down to retrieve …
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Picture the scene. You’re at work or school, and in your downtime, you want to peruse a website. Maybe you want to check your social media feeds or need to watch YouTube for research purposes… but it’s blocked. You could use a proxy service or VPN, but proxies might be blocked too, and VPNs require …
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Twitter Valve’s still busy upgrading and improving its handheld PC gaming console, the Steam Deck. The company just announced that the latest beta update would improve the audio and cooling systems. Two things many owners have asked for. To be more specific, the latest SteamOS 3.2 beta (released on May 19th) includes improvements to the …
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It is a well-established fact that one of the best ways to evoke wellness is to experience nature in all its beauty. The world is full of locations where the natural world delights and inspires. But how can you benefit from the healing beauty of the Earth’s wonders if you cannot travel? One way is …
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Over the course of our long and storied lives online, most of us have signed up for many online accounts, only to have them fall by the wayside, unused forever. Now, the email address or a phone number you surrendered for registration can be misused. It’s time to ask yourself, “How do I find all …
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