While you’ll certainly not want to leave your job just because it requires you to work at your screen for long hours, there are a few things you can do to relieve the strain. One of them is to use the dark mode in your apps. Who Turned The Lights Off? Many apps these days come with a dark mode option, so you can easily work with them for long hours....

Below, we’ll explain what the likely cause of the error code is and how you can troubleshoot your Netflix connection. What Causes Netflix Error Code UI3012? The Netflix Error Code UI3012 is caused whenever there is an connectivity issue with your network connection. For example, you may have a poor Wi-Fi signal or something else is affecting your internet connection. You might see the following error messages: Most often this error occurs on a Mac or Windows PC, but it also occasionally shows up on streaming devices including Smart TVs and the iOS/Android app....

Can You Hide Your Followers on Instagram? Currently, Instagram does not provide an official “hide followers” feature for general Instagram users. However, there have been reports and indications that Instagram might be in the early stages of testing a new feature, particularly for verified Instagram profiles with blue checkmarks. Some users report that they’ve seen a message stating, “Only (username) can see all of their followers” when viewing certain celebrity and video game company profiles....

If you’re in the flow, work-wise, there’s nothing worse than having to stop all the time to start a new MP3 album or one single new song. It is much nicer to be able to preload several albums into VLC Player all at the same time and let it do its thing. Today we will look at how to set up and manage those playlists. Opening Up VLC Player...

Before we talk about the setup process, it’s important to know the requirements. The main requirement is that the computer has to have at least two network interfaces installed on the system. You can either have two network cards or one network card and a wireless card. If you only have one network interface, you can’t convert your computer into a router. Also, on Windows computers, the process of setting up this router functionality is called Internet Connection Sharing....

The downside of this section is that it’ll list even those shows that you didn’t like. This is because the list includes all shows from your watching history, and whatever you’ve ever watched on the site. If you don’t like this section for some reason, you can remove “Continue Watching” from Netflix as shown below. Remove “Continue Watching” Using The Netflix Phone App To remove “Continue Watching” from Netflix, you’ll need to clear the items from your Netflix watch history....

Are you among those who prefer a more traditional YouTube interface without Shorts? This article will guide you through the steps to disable or minimize their presence on your feed and tailor your viewing experience. Why Some Users Prefer to Disable YouTube Shorts While YouTube Shorts has quickly gained popularity for its quick and engaging format, only some people are on board with this feature. Others prefer to disable YouTube Shorts for several reasons, primarily because they prefer longer, more in-depth content....

Building up your network by adding new friends is the best way to get the most out of Snapchat. An excellent way to do this is by looking into your Snapchat mutual friends and adding friends missing from your list. You can never have too many friends, right? In this article, we’ll explain what mutual friends are and how to add them to your Snapchat account. If you want to know how to see mutual friends on Snapchat, follow the step-by-step guide below....

Gmail comes with a special confidential mode that allows you to send emails that disappear after a certain amount of time. If you’re a privacy-centric user, you’ll also love this mode for how it makes it impossible for the recipient to forward, copy, print, or download the contents of your private email. Here’s everything you need to know about Gmail’s confidential mode and how to use it to send private emails in Gmail....

Whether it’s your first time doing it, or it’s been so long since you last set up the internet that you forgot where to start – this article will help. Consider this your step by step guide to set up internet at home as quickly as possible. 1. Choose Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) The first step in getting internet access where you live is choosing the right internet service provider (ISP)....

Now, you have the power to halt Instagram’s tracking practices on various websites beyond the app itself. This new ability to change settings in the Account Center allows users to foil third-party tracking methods typically employed for personalized ad targeting on the platform. If you’re not a fan of Instagram and Facebook monitoring your activities across social media apps and websites, you need to learn how to use this update....

One solution is to buy more storage space. As a for-profit business, Google obviously prefers that you get your wallet out. But another solution is simply to open another Google account (or use an already existing one) and transfer as many of your old files over to that Google Drive space. Then delete them from your main Drive account. Google doesn’t offer a seamless experience for doing this as they obviously want you to pay to bump up your storage....

Why Disable Google AI Search? Many prefer traditional search results because it’s familiar. Some concerns with AI-generated answers include inaccuracies and the relevance of the provided summaries. Some people like to see their options. Some people are just tired of search engine clutter. We’ll show you how to clear away the clutter as we show you how to delete trending searches on Google. What is Google Search AI Overview? Google Search AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of search results....

How to Turn Off PS5? Although shutting down the PS5 is straightforward, first-time users sometimes struggle with it. The PS5 offers various power options for shutting down, restarting, or putting the console to sleep. We’ll show how the PS5 power options work, starting with different ways to turn off the console. Note: The methods in this tutorial apply to all versions of the PlayStations 5 console—Disc, Slim, Pro, or Digital Edition....

On both the YouTube website and in the YouTube mobile app, you can enable and use these handy features. Plus, if you use the YouTube site, you can customize the appearance of the captions. Captions and Translations on the YouTube Site Because Auto-Translate is part of the closed caption feature on YouTube, let’s begin with turning on and customizing the captions. Enable Captions on the Web Visit the YouTube site and select the video you want to watch....

TikTok has now finally released a TikTok PC app and it’s available straight within the browser. For the most part, the functionality works the same as it does on the mobile, although you’ll need to wrap your head around the desktop layout, which can be a little confusing at first. Some features are also disabled, but it’s a great first start for desktop users. If you prefer, you can also check out our YouTube channel, where we posted a short video going on over to use Tiktok on PC and what features are supported and which are missing:...

Here are some of the major specs on the HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 all-in-one printer: Up to 19 ppm for printing black and 19 ppm printing color (normal quality) 15,000 page monthly duty cycle 250 sheet input tray, 250 sheet second paper tray, 50 sheet automatic document feeder Up to 1200×1200 dpi output for black and 4800×1200 dpi for color 384 Mhz with 128 MB RAM (not expandable) Up to 4800 (48-bit) dpi scan resolution Memory card slot supports CompactFlash Type I and II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, MMC, miniSD, microSD 1 USB 2....

As for what Mastodon actually is, well – that takes more than a paragraph to explain. Mastodon is a social media platform that shares similarities with Twitter, but that’s just the start. Mastodon Is Free, Open-Source, Decentralized & Federated The first thing to know about Mastodon is that it is FOSS – free and open-source software. Anyone who wants to, can download a copy of the source code, and modify it in whatever way they want....

Why Is My PS5 Screen Flickering? If you’re wondering why you’re experiencing the PS5 screen flickering issue, there could be a number of reasons. The most common one is a handshake problem from the HDCP or transfer rate to the HDMI cable — or your HDMI cable may be damaged or faulty. Resolving this could be as simple as replacing your HDMI cable, or might involve tinkering with some settings on your PS5....

As I write this, for example, Samsung is starting to ship the Galaxy S10 and S10+, two of its top (or flagship) phones for release on March 8, 2019, which means that it will become available shortly before this article posts. In addition, prices and operating system updates are in a constant state of flux throughout the year, making zeroing in on how much each phone sells for and what operating system it comes with moving targets, too....