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Some of the reading apps for kids on our list provide storytime or independent reading material, while others help them learn important skills. If your child is already interested in reading at an early age, or you just need creative ways of encouraging the hesitant reader in your home, check out our roundup of the best reading apps for kids that’ll supplement what they’re already being taught at school. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube video where we go through a couple of websites where you can get free kids books....

Exporting Your Calibre eBook Library If you’re worried about your eBook collection, or you just want to share it with other users, you can export your Calibre eBook library using Calibre’s own export tool. You can use the same tool to import an existing library, too. With your eBook library exported, you can follow the same steps to import it into another Calibre installation—just press Import previously exported data at the Export/Import all calibre data window and select your data instead....

An even better solution would be having a whole power station with a bigger capacity that can charge not just one smartphone but any gadget you have and even double as a battery backup if you suddenly lose access to electricity. The Anker 757 portable power station is one of the largest the company offers. It comes with a variety of ports and high output rates. The 1229 Wh lithium-ion battery capacity sounds perfect for charging multiple devices on the go if you don’t mind the steep price and the heavy build....

It can be tough to decide between each one. Here’s a point-by-point breakdown to help you come to a decision. SmartThings vs. Wink There are a few differences between the two, but at first glance, both smart home hubs have many of the same features: One major thing to note: the prices aren’t 100% accurate. While the Samsung SmartThings system is sometimes purchased on its own, the Wink Home Hub usually comes as part of a $200 starter kit that includes motion sensors, sirens and chimes, and door and window sensors....

On the other hand, you could have a domain that’s been around for a decade, but has hosted different websites owned by different people over the years. In this article, I’ll show you to check the age of the domain and also check to see if the site has changed over the years. One blog I used to follow over a decade ago is now the corporate site for a startup because the original owner sold off the domain....

However, if you’re someone who owns a lot of expensive tech, don’t feel immune to power surges just because it hasn’t happened to you yet. I recently had my NAS fried during a thunderstorm and it was a cool $1000. I never had a problem with this before and I had my NAS plugged into a power strip with surge protection. As you can imagine, I was quite upset that my NAS still got fried by the power surge....

How to Turn Instagram Activity Status Off in the App Your activity status shows anyone you message and people you follow when you’re currently active on Instagram. They’ll also be able to see when you were last active, which is something many people want to keep private. You can easily turn your activity status off so nobody will know when you’re online and when you were last active. Here’s how to appear offline on Instagram in the app: Note: Turning off your activity status also means you won’t be able to see when anyone you direct message or accounts that follow you are active....

Most users who want to stop Internet Explorer and Edge from automatically opening when they start their computers, complain that these apps consume a lot of bandwidth, or they just don’t want to use it because they already have other preferred browsers. Edge tends to load pretty fast when you sign into a user account on a Windows 10 device, but this is useful mostly to active users of the browser....

If you want to come out on top in the dog-eat-dog world of Super Bowl parties, put your smart home to work for you. This article will be your guide to creating the ultimate Super Bowl smart home, the spot that makes all your friends and family turn green with envy while you all watch the biggest game of the year in the coolest surroundings. Step One: The TV The TV is the center point of any Super Bowl-focused smart home....

With so many available options and choices out there, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to try and decide which VR games are worth buying and how to buy them. So we’re going to make the search a little easier by giving some tips on how to buy games for your Oculus Quest and get into VR gaming. How to Buy Games via Your VR Headset The most straightforward way to get into the game fast, is to buy it through the Oculus Quest headset....

These emojis aren’t set in stone, and you can change friend emojis on your device if you’d like to see a different emoji instead of a default option picked by Snapchat. Here’s how to customize emojis on Snapchat and make them more unique and fitting for your friends on the Snapchat app. What Are Snapchat Emojis & Where to Find Them Snapchat friend emojis are a little different from the emojis you send in a text message on WhatsApp or other messaging apps....

Adobe Acrobat & Adobe Acrobat Reader are versatile tools for all things PDF. The software offers a range of tools that allow you to create, edit, and manage your documents effortlessly. What the Highlight Feature Does & Why Use it The highlighting feature in Adobe Acrobat is a handy tool that allows you to mark important sections or points within a document by translucently coloring your text. It serves as an effective method to emphasize key information, making it easier to locate and reference essential details later....

Whether on Windows or Mac, many tools are available to help you diagnose your hard drive and repair it. If you suspect your hard drive is close to failing, be sure to try and make a backup of all your data or clone your hard drive before running any of the tools below. How to Check Your Hard Drive for Errors On Windows Windows includes built-in tools to help check your hard drive, and manufacturers may also provide tools to help diagnose problems....

If you don’t have an existing network, you could create an ad-hoc wireless network, use Bluetooth to make the connection, or use a portable WiFi router or a smartphone to create a temporary network for you. If you want to know how to connect two computers wirelessly, here’s what you’ll need to do. Joining an Existing Wireless Network If you want to network two computers wirelessly, the easiest method is to use an existing wireless network to make the connection....

If you’re new to Spotify premium, or you’ve never actually used the offline listening feature, in this article you’ll learn how to download music on Spotify for offline listening. We’ll cover how to do it in both the desktop app and the mobile app. Download Music on Spotify With the Desktop App You can download Spotify for Mac, Windows, or Linux. The desktop version includes the offline listening feature if you have a premium Spotify account....

We’ll show you how to export passwords from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari so you’re covered no matter which browser you use. Take Precautions With the Password File When you export passwords from your web browser as described below, you’ll receive a readable file. By default, the file is in a CSV file format which allows you to open it with an application like Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers if you like....

Who is Hosting This? is a very simple web service whose sole purpose is to tell you the company that is hosting a website. I really like this because most of the other online web site checking tools simply do not give a clear and concise answer to this very simple question. I came across this website because I was looking for a for better hosting company, but I first wanted to know what hosting companies some peer sites in my field were using, such as HowToGeek, Labnol....

Steam’s cloud error displays various messages, from “Unable to Sync” to “Steam Cloud Error.” You shouldn’t select the option to play your game when this error occurs, as you risk losing your game progress by doing so. Instead, follow the following methods, fix your problem, and launch your game. Retry Cloud Sync in Steam When your cloud sync fails, the first thing to do is get the Steam app to retry syncing your data....

Dev Error 6068 is one of the most common errors plaguing Call of Duty players. The error may be caused by multiple things, including a corrupt DirectX installation, outdated or corrupt Windows files, outdated or corrupt drivers, and corrupt game files. So how can you fix it? Run the Game as Administrator Launching Call of Duty with administrator privileges can solve error 6068 because certain files need admin access to run correctly....

The most common cause of the broken camera functionality is Meet needing permission to access your camera in your web browser. However, there are other reasons, too. Check Your Camera’s Connection With Your Computer When you can’t see your camera’s feed on your machine, ensure you’ve plugged your camera correctly into your computer. A loose or improper connection prevents your computer from transferring the required feed data. You can fix that by disconnecting and reconnecting the camera to your computer....