The mobile phone made that a thing of the past, but smartphones have taken the ability to keep tabs on the people you care about to the next level. Whether you have an Android or iOS device, you can now permanently share your location with another person and have them do the same for you. What this means is you can check where they are at any time using the Google Maps app or by visiting the website....
While you may not have to worry about your device’s MAC address most of the time, there are times you need to know your network adapter’s MAC address. This way, you can identify the device or configure networking permissions on your router. Whatever your reasons for needing your MAC address, we’ll show you several ways to do it on both Mac and PC. What is a MAC Address? The MAC address is a unique 17-character (00:1A:C2:9B:00:68, for example) which serves as a hardware identifier that’s embedded on your computer’s network interface controller (NIC) card....
Cryptojacking is a bit like ransomware, but stealthy and potentially worth more money to the criminals that use it. While ransomware takes your data hostage until you pay the ransom, cryptojacking uses your computer or phone’s resources to mine cryptocurrencies like Monero or Ethereum. You may never know that it is there. The only thing you might notice is that your computer isn’t working as well or fast as it used to....
DPI vs. CPI DPI isn’t the correct term when we’re talking about optical mice. Instead, CPI or Counts Per Inch is what we’re really dealing with. However, the terms are used interchangeably, so it doesn’t matter which you see listed on a mouse. They don’t strictly mean the same thing, but for our purposes just pretend that they are. So, what do these measurements mean? Essentially, the higher the DPI/CPI of the mouse, the smaller the movement you have to make for the mouse to pick up any changes....
Facebook introduced Facebook Pay on November 12, 2019. There has been a payment platform on Facebook and Messenger since before then, but it’s only now that Facebook has announced plans to bring it to their other apps and websites – WhatsApp and Instagram. The new idea with Facebook Pay versus the old way Facebook has allowed online payments, is that you can have the payment method be used across all their apps....
Lenovo has teased a folding device since 2017 when they first debuted a foldable laptop, but they never provided a timeline for when it might release. CES 2020 changed all of that. Lenovo chose CES 2020 as the time to officially debut the ThinkPad X1 Fold and give it a release date: the second half of 2020. The ThinkPad X1 Fold is appropriately named. This Lenovo foldable laptop comes in at 13....
We’ll take a look at the best computer programming classes and courses you can find online for free. These computer programming course sites are in no particular order. They’re all great. Deciding which one is best isn’t for us to do. You need to decide what’s best for your career or hobbyist goals. All of them have at least one of the best programming languages to learn today. We’ll start with the ones you’re less likely to have heard of and add the more popular ones at the end....
Along with making video clips shareable with friends, cropping and trimming YouTube videos is a tactic that many viral marketers and influencers use. You’ve probably seen instances of a Twitter user tweeting part of a video and getting thousands of retweets, right? How do they make it look so easy? To crop and trim a YouTube video, it doesn’t take expertise with a program like Vegas Pro. All you need is a video link and to know which video trimming web service is best....
This guide highlights apps that let you view your computer’s built-in camera or external webcam on a smartphone. With these tools, you can remotely monitor your kids, aged parents, domestic staff, or valuable items from anywhere in the world. These apps are a boon for individuals who don’t want to invest in new security gadgets. They’re easy to set up and require no technical port configuration on your router whatsoever....
The tasks range from knowing how to restart your computer in safe mode to being able to change the name of your computer. Even if you can’t remember how to do these tasks on your own, you can always bookmark this page and use it as a quick reference. I’ve written hundreds of articles over the years on Online Tech Tips, so I’m going to be linking to each of my previous articles since they provide detailed step-by-step instructions for each task....
Without proper supervision, a smartphone or tablet can allow your children to connect with strangers, learn obscene behaviors, and engage in other horrendous acts. However, this doesn’t mean you have to restrict your child from smartphone use. Instead, you can monitor and limit their activities. Here are five apps you can secretly use to spy on your children’s internet use. Mobicip – Top Of The Line Spy App The Mobicip app comes with all the features a parent may want to ensure the safety of their children’s online activities....
The ability to synthesize human images and videos of things that people never said or did might seem scary. However, with the rise of face swap apps and the integration of deepfakes into Snapchat it seems like this technology is mostly being used for entertainment. How To Make a Deepfake Video Today anyone can download deepfake software or even use the web tools and apps to create a deepfake online....
What to Look For in an Outdoor Speaker When looking for outdoor speakers, it’s important to find ones that can handle different types of weather, especially if you live somewhere with particularly wet, cold, or hot times of year. Ensure they have an IPX rating of at least IPX4 to withstand rain and direct splashes with this entry-level water-resistant standard. If you’re looking for speakers you can install permanently, you’ll want something rated at a weatherproof IPX7....
The 6th most popular website in the world helps you take in different opinions, examine your biases, and form a balanced opinion. Most Reddit users are young and the political debates on Reddit are uncensored but moderated, unlike the news media that can be biased (though there are unbiased news websites too). So, it’s a useful outlet to find out what your peers are thinking. Here are some of the best political subreddits you can take part in....
In both Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, you have built-in tools to clean up your system. You can also manually clear your unwanted folders and files if you want. Remove Unwanted Apps To Clean Up Your PC If you have any unused apps sitting on your PC, it’s best to remove them to clear your storage space. You can do so using the Settings app on both Windows 10 and 11....
If you have been meaning to learn how to use the command prompt in Windows, I’ll go through some of the basic commands that are performed most often. Just so everyone’s on the same page, you can get to the command prompt by going to Start and then click on Run and typing in CMD. In Windows 7, just click on Start and begin typing cmd. In Windows 8, you can just right-click on the Start button and choose Command Prompt....
But what if you’re not a seasoned professional with all of the necessary tools and equipment? Well, there are several comic book creator software tools on the market that fit any budget and experience level. Let’s take a look at the best comic book creator software for beginners, novices, and even professionals. Clip Studio Paint Pro 1.3 You may know of this software as Manga Studio and the cheaper version of the Clip Studio Paint EX (we’ll touch on that next)....
RelayThat is part of a growing tribe of online graphic tools. It joins familiar names such as Canva and Stencil. In short, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to do-it-yourself branding innovations with your own image assets. You just have to decide which online graphic editor suits your skill levels and pocket. So, let’s take an inside look at what RelayThat is and what it offers for your in-house design needs....
After doing some research online, it seemed I had to perform a Software Update since the driver for my HP printer was supported by Apple. I performed a software update, but there was nothing to update! So now I was pretty confused as to what I should do. Luckily, I was able to figure it out, but it does take a few steps to get your printer properly installed on OS X....
Many Google Pixel 2 owners still don’t know how to master the camera and they’re missing out. There are some options available to Google Pixel 2 owners that most users aren’t taking advantage of. In this guide, we explain all of these features so that you can get the most out of the camera on your smartphone. Mastering the Google Pixel 2 Camera App Google has put a lot of effort into building a powerful, intelligent camera app that can learn about how to take the right kind of pictures in different scenarios....
