That being said, VGA is far from extinct. While the older interface is gradually being phased out, many devices still use VGA ports, making it important to understand its strengths and limitations. So here is a primer on the differences and features of the VGA and HDMI interfaces. Introduction to VGA and HDMI VGA (Video Graphics Array) is a display interface designed by IBM for computer monitors back in 1987....
Although more and more people are using a VPN, the technology behind it is still unclear to many. If you’re looking to learn more about the concept of a VPN and what it’s used for, here’s everything you need to know about it, as well as how you can take advantage of a VPN to secure your online activity. What Is a VPN and How Does It Work? If you have a general idea of how the internet works, you probably know that your internet service provider (ISP) and some other organizations have ways of tracking your online activity....
Where does the money come from? Advertisements! That’s right, almost every YouTube video displays one or more adverts, with the revenue going to both the creator and YouTube itself. Now however, the YouTube Premium subscription service has changed that dynamic completely. But what is YouTube Premium? Should you sign up for it? What Is YouTube Premium? These are the main features: No advertising. YouTube Originals. YouTube downloads and background playback in the app....
This article covers troubleshooting fixes for several Gmail issues on mobile devices (Android and iOS) and desktop computers. 1. Is Your Internet Connection Working? Your device won’t lose the Gmail app or inbox if there’s a problem with your internet connection. If you’re accessing Gmail in a web browser, open other websites in a new tab and ensure they load correctly. Do the same on your smartphone or tablet. Alternatively, open other internet-dependent apps on your device and check if they work without issues....
The cloud-based software app provides users a way to create and format collaborative presentations. Google Slides’ convenient features allow users to save time and effort in their busy day-to-day schedules. Google Slides is also customizable via themes and templates to spice up your presentations with elegance and professionalism. So where can you get your hands on a few themes for Google Slides? Short of creating your own, there are plenty of websites that offer you custom themes from which to choose....
Hum-to-search was first introduced in 2020 with the Google app and Google Search widget. The feature uses Google’s machine learning models to create a “number-based sequence” that identifies and matches hummed melodies to a song. Sound Search is available in the YouTube Music search tab. Open YouTube Music, tap the search icon, then select the waveform icon (adjacent to the microphone icon). When the recording screen appears, start humming or singing melodies and tunes from the song....
Find an Email Address With a Search Engine Google or another search engine is a great place for finding all sorts of information, and if the tool you use has advanced searching capabilities, finding an email address can be easy. When you use a search engine to find someone’s email address, you’re able to quickly sift through a huge database of websites at once. This is the best way to find anybody’s email address, so it should be your very first method....
The Windows Disk Management function, pictured above, allows Windows users to simply format and partition external drives. However, there are times when it simply doesn’t work very well. For example, the drive that you are trying to select for formatting may not be recognized by the utility, or it may be greyed out and not clickable. If you are unable to get a hard drive formatted or partitioned correctly using the built-in apps that are offered by Microsoft and Apple, then your next step may be to try and format the drive directly, using command line....
In this article, I’m going to go through the six easiest ways I could figure out to capture an image from a PDF file. I’m going to start with the most basic methods that don’t require any paid or third-party software and then show you how it can be done in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Photoshop, if you have those installed. Method 1 – Take a Screenshot The first method entails taking a screenshot of the image in the PDF file....
In this list, we’ve chosen the best games available on the iPhone/iPad App Store or Android Google Play Store that allow you to play with friends. From racing games to trivia, you’ll find something everyone can enjoy. 1. Draw Something Classic Have some artists in your friend group? Whether you’re creatively inclined, Draw Something is an addictive, fun game. It came out quite a while ago and was a smash hit, and today it’s still one of the best game apps you can play with your friends....
So, what is a roguelike? And what are the best roguelike games? What Is a Roguelike Game? The roguelike genre was born with the game Rogue, back in 1980. You enter a dungeon, where your task is to descend to the bottom level and retrieve the coveted Amulet of Yendor. Once in your possession, you must escape the dungeon, climbing back to the beginning. Through the Rogue dungeon, you encounter all manner of beasts and monsters, plus heaps of loot and treasure....
You can easily create your own memes through a variety of free tools and apps. If someone tries to turn you into a meme (and yes, it does happen), then you can fight back with a meme of your own. Here’s how to get started. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we created a short video covering how to create a meme using a tool called ImgFlip, which we didn’t mention in the article below....
The good news is that there are multiple ways to fix Minecraft crashes so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time recreating the Death Star in your custom survival world. How to Fix Minecraft Crashes There are many reasons Minecraft might crash. Troubleshooting the cause helps you solve the problem, but try one of these possible solutions if you aren’t sure why the game is crashing. 1. Launch Minecraft In The Official Launcher You can play Minecraft through Twitch or third-party mod management tools....
Music is one of the best ways you can keep your kids entertained, and buy yourself an hour or two to get some time to yourself. Not all music is good for children though, which is why we’ve put together a list of the best music apps for kids that are kid-friendly and offer wholesome entertainment. Mussila Music School (Android & iOS) This app is designed for children aged five or older....
1. Check Internet Connection The most obvious, and common reason behind the “No Internet Connection” error on TikTok is an inactive, or unstable internet connection. That’s why before taking any other action, you should check what’s the status of your internet connection. It could be that your internet is slow, or the connection got interrupted. The quickest way to check if your internet is acting up is to open a web browser on your device and try loading any website....
Some reasons Messenger doesn’t work on your smartphone include an inactive internet connection, Messenger facing an outage, the lack of storage space on your phone, and more. 1. Check if Your Internet Connection Is Working If an internet-enabled app like Messenger stops working, you should first check and ensure your internet connection is working. An inactive connection can cause the app not to send or receive messages. You can verify your connection’s status by launching a web browser on your phone and accessing any site of your choice....
We think you’ll be surprised at the number of “unknown” browsers there are out there. Some of them have unique features and others are rather bare, but you might like one of these alternative browsers over a popular one. Take a look at our picks for some of the more interesting alternative browsers that you can install right now on a variety of devices. Epic (Windows & Mac) If you like Chrome but you want something more secure, Epic might be right up your alley....
If neither of these fix the problem, keep reading. In this article, we’ll cover 10 ways to troubleshoot and fix this issue. We’ll start with the most basic fixes, like the ones above, and then head into the more time-consuming solutions. We’ve ordered the troubleshooting steps and fixes in order of difficulty, from easiest to hardest, so start at the top and work your way down. 1. Check Your Network Connection If you aren’t connected to the cellular network, you won’t be able to make calls....
I used Adobe Reader for years because it was from Adobe and I felt it had to be better because Adobe is a behemoth and they create amazing software like Photoshop! However, being a behemoth is also a bad thing. Adobe Reader, in my opinion, is bloated and slow. Performance has improved over the years, but it’s still massive compared to a program like Foxit. The best thing is that it can do everything Adobe Reader can plus a whole lot of other stuff....
However, each game is connected through the background lore, and there is a true order you can play the games that follows the storyline of the games. This is different from the order of release. This article will outline where the canonically correct order came from, as well as how to play the games in this way. The True Order of the Legend of Zelda Games In 2011, Nintendo released the Hyrule Historia book, which detailed the master timeline of all the Legend of Zelda games....
