Your internet protocol address, or IP address, is a unique code that identifies each device using a network. Usually, we don’t think much about our IP address, but there might be some instances in which you want to change it. Types of IP Addresses There are numerous types of IP addresses. Each device that communicates …
The print screen functionality on Windows 10 is undoubtedly essential for most internet users. They might need it to save copies of receipts, show evidence of technical errors to troubleshooting teams or save photos later viewed for inspiration purposes when working on projects. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to handle your print screen (PrSc) …
Do you have a list of favorites, or bookmarks, in your web browser that you like to go back to now and then? Maybe you use them to organize important information and resources. Along with productivity apps and extensions, the bookmarks tab can be one of most useful — yet simple — productivity tools for …
There are a lot of alternatives available these days if you don’t want to pay for cable. From streaming services like Netflix and Hulu to networked devices like the Amazon Firestick and Roku, you don’t have to be attached to the cable box anymore. One feature Roku offers that many users overlook is private channels, …
Today, watching digital versions of movies and TV shows is the norm. Gone are the days of renting DVDs and gathering around the television. Though you can certainly still buy hard copies of your favorite entertainment, we understand if you don’t want to. Unfortunately, though, there are some unique downsides to purely digital entertainment. Depending …
If you’re someone who loves enjoying movies, TV shows and music found online, you’ve probably come across torrent sites, which contain files for torrenting. Torrenting is a downloading process where a torrent file — also called a tracker — for a type of media gets broken down into small pieces. Then, a user relies on …
Many people resist change, especially concerning technology. However, there can be good reasons for doing so: Consider the many problems that users report after pretty much any Windows 10 update. If you just aren’t ready to deal with another botchy Windows 10 update, this post is for you. But first, a caveat you should consider: …
Chances are that by now, even if you don’t yet know how to stream on Twitch, you’ve heard a lot about it. The popular platform for livestreaming video games and other kinds of media gets 100 million unique visitors every month — around the same amount that YouTube and Netflix get. If you’re wondering what …
Taking a screenshot on your PC, phone, tablet or more has a variety of benefits. A screenshot can be easier to send to a friend if you want to share a section or photo from an article. Learning how to screenshot is also useful for providing technical support if you encounter any issues with your …
Learning how to lock an app on the iPhone is a great way to protect your data. Although iOS lacks a feature to let you lock apps individually, there are workarounds you can employ to lock an app of any kind. Locking First-Party Apps First-party iPhone apps are those created by Apple, specifically Mail, Calendar, …