Consoles are purpose-built gaming machines that offer plug-and-play gaming with no need to mess about with game settings. They are also pretty affordable, or at least their initial price tag is. PCs, on the other hand, offer complete hardware flexibility and, if you spend enough, the sort of gaming horsepower that no console can match. Except perhaps right as a new generation of consoles launches. While the PC platform is, in general the home of premium video game performance, gamers often baulk at the perceived price of being a PC gamer....

The Opera GX Gaming Browser uses far fewer resources than other browsers and allows the games to take center focus, not the browser. The Opera GX Gaming Browser is filled to the brim with features. It allows total customization of its resource usage and its appearance, personalization, and much more. While it definitely has the “gaming” aesthetic, it makes up for questionable style choices in its utility. Easy, User-Focused Setup When you launch Opera GX for the first time, it will take you through a series of five steps to set up the browser....

This post highlights troubleshooting steps to try if your PS5 isn’t connecting to TVs or monitors. 1. Check Your PS5 Indicator Light Your PS5 should display a solid white indicator light when powered on. If the console displays no light, it’s powered off and won’t transmit video signals to your TV. A solid orange indicator light means your PS5 is in rest mode. Turn on your PS5 or take it out of rest mode to restore its visuals....

But what is an “ideal” scenario, and how can you actually enjoy the full battery life that Samsung promises? The reality is that if you use your watch often, or keep the watch face “always on”, your actual battery life will be far less than that. You can also make actually charging your watch less inconvenient by placing the right chargers in the right places. Samsung Gear S3 Battery Life: A Closer Look You can achieve the promised four days of battery life under ideal conditions....

Unfortunately, if you use your main phone number when signing up on Craigslist or Airbnb or when applying for a credit card, the number may eventually find its way to these telemarketing companies. Luckily, you can add a second phone number to your current phone that you can use anytime you don’t want to share your main number. In this article, I’m going to talk about several apps that basically add a second line to your phone....

The good news is that there are several anonymous file sharing websites that will let you send files to other people without needing any information about you or the recipient. They don’t care about your identity or what information you’re trying to send. These are some of the services we think is best for your budding cloak-and-dagger routine. How Anonymous Is “Anonymous”? It’s worth raising a point of caution before you start forwarding extremely sensitive documents to foreign intelligence operatives (or just your mother’s waffle recipe) with carefree abandon....

But what is about:blank exactly and why would it show up in your browser URL field? We have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the about:blank page is nothing dangerous. It’s a built-in page most browsers have, similar to about:cache, about:settings, or about:about. The bad news is that in some rare cases malware or viruses can cause the about:blank page to be displayed in your browser....

Of course, the Portal is also plagued by the 2018 Cambridge Analytica controversy and more modern ongoing privacy concerns. If you’re interested in the device, this article will explain exactly what the Facebook Portal device is and how it works. What Is The Facebook Portal Device? The Facebook Portal device is a smart display. Its primary purpose is to make video calls to friends and family via Facebook Messenger’s built-in video calling service, but the Facebook Portal also boasts Alexa functionality....

The Internet and the Web are Different One important fact you need to be aware of before we start any discussion on the web is that it’s different from the internet. The internet is the physical network equipment and computers that keep the world connected, along with the internet protocol describing how all these devices speak to each other. If you want to know more about internet architecture, check out Who Owns the Internet?...

In this article, we’ll show you how to get better results by helping you fix your 3D filament prints gone awry. Check all our troubleshooting tips, apply them step-by-step, and above all, be patient. 3D FDMprinting can be frustrating at times, but it’s rewarding due to its countless real-world applications. It’s Not Printing Is your 3D printer failing to print anything? Don’t worry, this is a common issue. There are quite a few problems that can prevent your printer from extruding any material....

Sometimes, the sheer number of online classes can throw you for a loop. It can seem like everyone is trying to sell you their courses on certain skills, so how can you know if you’re learning from a truly reputable source? If you’re looking to learn something new, here are the best websites for learning new skills online. Language Learning One of the most popular skills many people would like to learn is to speak a new language....

With this popularity has come a surge in the development of third-party applications, such as Discord bots. These bots have become more and more creative as Discord grows older, and some have evolved into full-fledged, text/image-based games that people can play entirely through Discord. For those interested in gaming and anime, there’s good news—many of the most unique Discord game bots cater to these niches. In this article, let’s go over three of the most interesting Discord games for gaming and anime fans that can be played through a bot....

When you’re shadowbanned from an online community like Reddit, you often don’t know it – and that’s the point. A shadowbanned user can use a website or service as if nothing has changed, but all of their submitted content goes into the void. If you try to make a post or comment, it appears as if it has been submitted, but no one else sees it. Many social media sites use shadowbans to counter abuse, but none may be more recognized than Reddit....

But it doesn’t have to be. The right set of websites can help you every step of the way, from finding a new place to live to making sure you don’t forget anything in those hard-to-reach cupboards. Livability If you’re looking for a new place to live based on the culture of the city rather than the location or the name, Livability.com is the place to go. The site specializes in exploring the culture of small and medium sized cities....

While mobile gadgets are getting a bad rap for making us lazier, they can also be used to save us from our unhealthy customs. Let’s take a look at health tracker apps you can use on your smartphone to monitor your health. Instant Heart Rate ($4.99 – iOS/Android) How often do you get your heart pumping throughout the day? Or a better question — when’s the last time your heart raced?...

But what if you don’t need an overloaded cycling computer and just want a GPS device that will make sure you never get lost on the road again? In this list, we’ve included both the top-tier bike computers for advanced cyclists, as well as more simplistic options for cycling enthusiasts. 1. Hammerhead Karoo 2 Price: $399 Pros: A smartphone turned into a bike computerBeautiful bright screenGreat integration with other appsLong battery lifeSIM-card slot28GB of memory for saving your routes & maps...

In this article, we’ll go over several ways to see the live word count for Google Docs, including a few Google Doc add-on apps that include live word counters and third-party websites you can use to check the word counts of your documents. 1. Enable Live Word Count in Google Docs As you might imagine, the Google Workspace team created a built-in word count tool you can use for any Google Doc in your Google Drive....

While group video chat has been around for some time, there’s a good chance that until now you’ve never really had a reason to use it. Which means learning a whole new checklist of etiquette rules and technical preparation. The good news is you don’t have to worry about bad breath anymore, but you should try to do the following Zoom tests before your next important meeting. Prepare Your Environment While you may not be in the same physical space as your colleagues, Zoom connects all your individual spaces together....

Don’t let a quarantine kill the romance–here are some of the best Valentine’s date ideas using technology. Set the Mood With a Smart Candle If you’re worried about using real candles (or you can’t due to building regulations), you can still capture the ambience with a smart candle. The Yeelight Candela is a connected light that gives off a 1600k color temperature–same as a candlelight. You can activate “Flicker” mode that makes the light dance like a flame....

Not only will you not have to to worry about getting to the gym, but you can also save a lot of money on gym membership. So where should you start your at-home fitness journey? If you want to keep things entirely free, YouTube is a goldmine of fitness videos. You can find tons of workouts and tips to help you get and stay on track. Here are some recommended YouTube fitness channels to check out to get yourself started....