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Here’s a grim reality of our generation—we are sloppy and lazy typists. That’s one reason why auto-correct came into being. To not know what autocorrect is in this day and age would be preposterous. But anyway, here’s the basic idea. Autocorrect is a standard feature in most operating systems. It is essentially a spell checker and corrects common typos. Most importantly, it saves our time and helps in not making a fool of ourselves!...

If you are a long time Windows user, you must have felt the changes to the Windows task bar from Windows XP through Windows 8. There is no way to tweak or change the behavior of the task bar without using registry. 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is a very good app which is specifically created for tweaking the task bar. This utility can be used on Windows 7 and Windows 8 task bars....

While playing Rune Factory 5 you will find yourself having the need to unlock cooking. This game is an RPG game so there will be many instances when you run out of stamina. And to top things off this is a real-time game instead of a turn-based. Hence you will find yourself in the need of food. And what better way to get your hands on some food than cooking them up yourself....

This article explains how to update the Instagram app on your iOS or Android device. What to Know On iOS: Go to the App Store > Search for Instagram in the bottom menu > Instagram > Update.On Android: Go to the Google Play Store, search “Instagram” at the top > Instagram > Update.Consider turning on automatic app updates for iOS or Android to avoid manual updating. Update the Instagram App on iOS It’s important to keep your Instagram app version up to date if you want access to all the latest features and to keep it performing at its best....

You can access and explore Apple Maps with an Apple TV. One way to do this is with the TV Maps app from Arno Appenzeller. The app is one of the first mapping apps to appear for Apple TV. It lets you share routes and mapping information using a companion iPhone app on your smartphone. What Is TV Maps? TV Maps is a full-featured map client that includes standard road maps, 3D maps, and the Apple Flyover feature (where available)....

Chromecast takes commands for streaming content over a Wi-Fi connection. What happens if your Wi-Fi is down? It can also be troublesome if your guests want to cast something and you have no intention to give them access to your Wi-Fi network. Fortunately, there are a few way to use Chromecast without connecting to your Wi-Fi. What To Do When Your Wi-Fi Is Down If you want to use your Chromecast but the internet is down, there are ways to keep the party going....

The Faceapp challenge is sweeping the Internet, with celebrities, influencers, and regular Internet users using the Russian app to morph their selfies so they look older, younger, or of the opposite gender. Here we take a look at the app and explore the various features it offers to morph your pictures. Downloading the App Faceapp is available on both Android and iOS and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store....

This article outlines how to access Google Assistant on the lock screen on an Android device running Android 9.0 or higher. What to Know Say, “Hey Google, open Assistant settings.” Select Personalization. Toggle on Lock screen personal results. Then you can use voice commands when your phone is locked to send messages, make calls, and ask questions when the phone is locked.You still need to unlock your device for payments, Google Photos, requests to open other apps, and info about your name or address....

Instagram has gone from a novelty to social media giant in just a few short years. Currently, the photo-sharing app boasts over 600 million monthly users all over the world. Like Facebook before it, businesses and marketers have been quick to adopt the social media platform to increase brand awareness and drive sales. Instagram allows you to say goodbye to the “hard sell” and introduces you to a new way to interact with consumers....

This article explains how to use the IF function to perform a logical test all versions of Excel, including Excel 2019 and Microsoft 365. Several examples are outlined. What to Know The IF function is used to perform a logical test, i.e. whether something is true or not. The IF function syntax and arguments are =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false]).For example =IF(A2>A3,“Bigger”,“Smaller”). What is the IF Function? The IF function in Excel is used to perform a logical test....

What Is Wireshark? Originally known as Ethereal, Wireshark displays data from hundreds of different protocols on all major network types. Data packets can be viewed in real-time or analyzed offline. Wireshark supports dozens of capture/trace file formats, including CAP and ERF. Integrated decryption tools display the encrypted packets for several common protocols, including WEP and WPA/WPA2. What to Know Wireshark is an open-source application that captures and displays data traveling back and forth on a network....

If you are a web developer, you will know that it is a very frustrating experience to make your website compatible for Internet Explorer 7 and 8. While your website may look fine on other browsers, when tested on Internet Explorer browser, things start to deviate from where they supposed to be. In Internet Explorer 10, you can easily test your website in IE 7, 8 and 9 mode without physically owning the browser....

Every time you put your Windows PC to sleep, it doesn’t automatically start until you physically press a button or move the mouse. What you may not know is that you can configure your PC to wake up automatically to a specific time when it is in the sleeping state. You’ll find this feature useful on many scenarios like, for example, when you need your PC automatically wake from sleep to perform a specific task, when you just want it to be awake at the time you wake up in the morning, etc....

Boxing is a tremendously popular sport worldwide, with four major sanctioning bodies and dozens of minor ones, so the broadcast and streaming rights for boxing matches are not easy to pin down. There is no one-stop-shop where you can catch every match, and free boxing live streams are almost unheard of outside of betting sites, but most fights are available to stream in one way or another. Where Is the Best Place to Stream Boxing Matches?...

Police departments around the country are increasingly turning to virtual reality to train officers in de-escalation tactics, but some experts doubt whether the measure will be effective. Key Takeaways Virtual reality is an increasingly popular way to teach de-escalation tactics to police officers in a bid to prevent violence. The Sacramento Police Department is working to incorporate lessons learned into its training curriculum as police around the nation face a growing outcry over police brutality....

HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-One Printer Crystal clear scanning Duplex automatic document feeder High-speed printing for an inkjet Rich and accurate color printing Slight inconsistency in printing text Very large The HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 has one of the best values for a fully-featured color printing all-in-one, providing an array of professional productivity features and rated for high-volume work. Design Setup Process Printing Quality Scanner Quality Fax Quality Software/Connectivity Options Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-One Printer so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

HTC’s upcoming smartphone One Max has just been leaked in the ePrice. The 5.9 inch phablet looks like a larger HTC One and is rumored to pack better specifications. This device is expected to release on September this year along with competitors like Galaxy Note 3, Xperia Z Ultra and LG Optimus G2. So far we know the following specs of HTC One Max Android 4.3 A quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor Ram: 2GB Internal Storage: 32/64GB with microSD support Camera: Nothing less than 13MP Battery: 3200mAH Source: ePrice...

This article explains how to use Excel’s TRIM function and the CTRL+H shortcut key to remove unnecessary spacing from your worksheet. What to Know Create new column in Excel for clean text. Use TRIM function to copy and paste clean text into original column.Ex.: In cell A6, type =TRIM(A4) > Enter > right-click A6 > Copy. Right-click A4 > Paste Special > Values > OK.Use CTRL+H to search the problem column and quickly remove all extra spaces....

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) each use port numbers for their communication channels. The ports numbered 0 through 1023 are the well-known system ports, reserved for special uses. Port 0 is not used for TCP/UDP communication although it used as a network programming construct. The Breakdown of Other System Ports (TCP) TCPMUX - TCP Port Service Multiplexer. Allows any of multiple TCP services to be contacted by their service name....

If you’ve upgraded to OS X Mavericks, you’ve probably noticed that the dock is less translucent than it was in OS X Mountain Lion. If you prefer that look to the new look, here’s a quick tip that will make the Mac dock translucent in OS X Mavericks. All you have to do is open Terminal and type in the following command: Your dock will disappear for a few seconds and reappear up with a new translucent look – so much that you’ll be able to see your wallpaper right through it....