What Is DNS? Before we look at private DNS, we should do a brief review of DNS itself. The Domain Name System (DNS) converts human-friendly web addresses into the IP addresses computers use to communicate. Generally, a DNS server will perform the translation from URL to IP. This process is called a DNS transaction, and these occur every time you visit a website, use particular applications, or communicate over specific platforms....
Google Chrome automatically installs both minor and major updates in the background on all devices. However, there are instances when Google Chrome malfunctions and the browser fails to auto-update. If you have reasons to believe the browser isn’t up-to-date, we’ll show you how to check what Chrome version you have. Use the “chrome://version” Shortcut Open Google Chrome on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer and enter chrome://version in the address bar....
The concept behind Hype is to help “emerging YouTube channels grow by connecting them with new audiences.” Additionally, YouTube says it’ll allow passionate fans to get involved in their favorite creators’ success stories. YouTube Hype is essentially an audience-led promotion of content by small-to-medium-size creators—channels with 500 – 500,000 subscribers. Hyping a video earns it points required to feature on a weekly hype leaderboard. The more Hype a video gets, the higher its chances of climbing (further up) the leaderboard....
There are ways to speed up your Chrome browser on your computer including but not limited to deleting the cache, updating the browser, and using some hidden options in Chrome. Tweaking these items will give a performance boost to the Chrome browser on your computer. Update Your Chrome Browser One way to speed up the Chrome browser is to update the browser to the latest version available. Newer versions of the browser have better optimized files and they tend to run faster than older versions....
However, learning how to type fast doesn’t have to be a chore. Below are 13 free typing games for kids to get a head start on their typing skills while having fun. 1. TypeRush TypeRush is one of many typing games for kids. First, the game gives children a series of sentences to copy. The faster and more accurately they type, the quicker the race car advances on the track....
Companies pay professional (or white-hat) hackers to test their security. If this sounds like an interesting job to you, try your hand at these hacking games online to learn the necessary coding and hacking skills you’ll need to get started. Hack the Box Hack the Box isn’t as much a game as it is a puzzle. To even gain entry into the platform, you have to have some basic level of knowledge of web development....
It turns out that there are many TVs that work brilliantly for this purpose and we’re going to highlight which we think are the best ones. What to Look for in a TV for a Computer Monitor Regardless of what size a TV is, there are a few important features to look for if you want to use them as a computer monitor. First of all, the TV must have the right inputs....
Below, you’ll find a couple of Linux laptops you’ve never heard of as well as some famous options that have been specifically built for optimal Linux performance. Additionally, we’re including a couple of Chromebooks on this list since ChromeOS is based on Linux and that means pure Linux distros will also perform well on them. 1. System76 Oryx Pro When it comes to Linux laptops, System76 Oryx Pro is the first to come to mind because it was built for this operating system....
Let’s look at the most important things to keep in mind when you compare new internet providers. Hidden Costs And Cancellation Terms ISPs want to make their deals look as attractive as possible. So, of course, they’ll put the best parts of the deal front and center and hide the less appealing aspects in the fine print. It’s very important to carefully read the terms and conditions to know whether there are any pitfalls....
You can’t dial a code on your phone because your phone has a minor glitch, your device’s secondary SIM is causing the problem, a malicious app on your phone, your phone’s network settings are incorrect, and more. Luckily, you have a few ways to fix that problem and use your codes without issues. We’ll show you what those fixes are. 1. Add a Comma at the End of Your Code One quick way to fix your issue is to suffix the code you want to dial with a comma....
Check out our full review of the Soundcore Space Q45 by Anker to see why we loved these headphones so much and why they should be on your holiday shopping list. Anker Soundcore Space Q45: First Impressions and Specs Soundcore Space Q45 is the latest addition to Anker’s over-ear headphones. We previously featured these noise-canceling headphones in our list of the best headphones for workouts, but the Space Q45 is capable of much more....
Some reasons Messenger notifications linger around are that you have unread messages in your Message requests or Archive folder, your app’s cache is corrupted, your login session has a problem, your app is outdated, and more. 1. Read or Mark Your Messages as Read in Messenger The first action to take when you find Messenger’s notifications lingering around is to check your message folder and ensure you’ve read all the new messages there....
Luckily, you can easily block that person’s account on Snapchat. And if you later change your mind about blocking them, it’s easy to unblock the blocked person. Follow our step-by-step guide to find out how to block and unblock someone on Snapchat. Why Block Someone on Snapchat There are many reasons why you may want to block someone on Snapchat. They might be an ex-partner you don’t want to see in your friends list anymore or a colleague from work who you want to hide your Snapchat stories from....
It’s also a good way to declutter your feed when you feel that muting people on Facebook and Instagram isn’t enough anymore. There’s more than one reason why you might want to choose to block someone on Instagram or Facebook, and there are a few different ways to do that. Why Block Someone On Facebook Or Instagram? You might want to block someone online if you believe they’ve been stalking you....
I’ve already written about how to upload and tag photos in Facebook, so this post will talk about how you can change the album cover. Unfortunately, you cannot change the album cover using the iPhone or Android app. For some odd reason, you can set any photo in an album as your profile picture or change your cover photo via the apps, but cannot update the album cover! Considering most people use Facebook via the mobile apps, it’s really annoying that you can’t change it from there....
For PDFs, you can get the word count using your PDF editing software, depending on which one you’re using. If it’s not built in, you’ll need to convert the PDF to a Word doc or use an online service. Use Foxit PDF Editor Foxit PDF Editor is one of the few PDF editing tools that can provide the word count of a PDF directly within the app and with little effort....
With Clips, Twitch lets you create short video snippets (or clips) of whatever it is that you’re watching. It even enables you to edit your takes, which means you can nail down the exact moments you want to capture. Sharing obviously plays a major role in this feature. Besides letting you push your clips via social media or directly as Twich.tv links, Twitch will also publish them for everyone to see....
In this tutorial, we’ll describe how to make an infinite lava source in Minecraft. What Is Infinite Lava and Why Is It Important? In Minecraft, lava is usually a finite resource. Like water, lava can be collected in buckets. However, every time you collect a source block of lava, it disappears. This means that if you use all the lava in a given area, you’ll have to search for more....
To be safe, it’s better to have both. A lot of people scroll through their social media feeds at high speed, so all they are going to see is you mouthing your words silently. Which is pretty much useless. But on the other hand, what if there are subtitles? Then they might read something you’re saying to be interesting. Interesting enough to stop scrolling and turn the volume on. Unless they are in a public space, in which case subtitles are essential....
While you’ll certainly not want to leave your job just because it requires you to work at your screen for long hours, there are a few things you can do to relieve the strain. One of them is to use the dark mode in your apps. Who Turned The Lights Off? Many apps these days come with a dark mode option, so you can easily work with them for long hours....
