Whether it’s spying, stealing your money or general victimization, an unsecured smartphone can be a recipe for misery. Here’s how to block hackers from your phone. Keep Your Phone (And Apps!) Updated When your phone tells you that there’s an important update – install it! These days, small security updates are frequently pushed out to both iOS and Android phones. They are usually patches that fix newly-discovered exploits.The release of the patch also signals the existence of the exploit to the world, so expect many hackers trying their luck, hoping to find unpatched phones in the wild....

Not only can you block political posts on Facebook, but you also can report them so Facebook can remove them permanently. Find out how to block political posts on Facebook, so you can enjoy some controversy-free time on your favorite social network. Snooze to Hide Political Facebook Posts from Friends Everyone has a friend or acquaintance who stirs the pot by sharing a politically charged post. Want to turn them off until after the election is over?...

How to Change Modified Date of a File? There are several ways to change a file’s attributes in Windows. You can use built-in tools (like Windows PowerShell and File Explorer) or third-party applications. This tutorial covers instructions on using PowerShell and File Explorer to change a file’s modified date in Windows. Our YouTube video below explains how to use third-party apps to change the date you modified a file. Change File Attributes Using Windows PowerShell Modifying the original date(s) attributed to files using Windows PowerShell is straightforward....

However, if you aren’t paying for a product, chances are that you’re the product yourself – and Facebook has made billions off of providing highly effective tools to advertisers using your information and browsing habits. Over the past couple of years, a series of leaks and whistleblowers have made it very apparent the extreme amount of information Facebook has collected from users, and they haven’t always been the most scrupulous when it comes to privacy concerns....

One workaround to keep Google Maps working for you when you travel to locations where there’s no cellular data is to download maps for offline viewing. You can do this on your laptop (if you plan to take your laptop with you traveling), or this is an embedded feature using the Google Maps mobile app for iOS or Android. Download Google Maps for Offline Viewing via the Browser You can download maps on Google Maps for offline viewing from the browser....

Unfortunately, some Discord users who attempt a voice call will see a “RTC connecting” error appear that seems to prevent the call from connecting. A Discord “RTC connecting” error can be caused by several issues, but it can be fixed. If you want to fix this error on Discord, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is a Discord “RTC Connecting” Error and What Causes It? If you see “RTC connecting” on Discord, it usually means that there’s a problem that prevents the WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) protocol from creating a connection between you and the Discord servers to allow your voice chat to take place....

Anyway, this happened to me last night and it took me about 20 minutes to fix the problem, so I thought I would write up how I ended up fixing it! Hopefully, you read this before thinking it’s some problem with Windows or with your DVD drive, etc as I have seen some people re-install Windows or get a new DVD drive because of this error! Actually, the problem all comes down to something called codecs....

In this article, I’m going to talk about a couple of methods you can utilize to fix the sound levels for an audio file. If you’re only needing to do this for a single audio file, the best choice would be an online tool. If you need more control and options or have to adjust the volume on many files, the desktop audio editing program will probably be a better choice....

In this article, we’ll show you how to measure distances, areas, and elevations on Google Earth. The first step is to choose a version of Google Earth to use. There are three main versions. The quickest way to get started is to access Google Earth on the web by visiting earth.google.com from a supported web browser. Currently, supported browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Mobile device users can download the Google Earth app from Apple’s App Store or from the Google Play store....

Next click on the bucket name that contains the data you want to transfer to Glacier. Note that you will be able to either transfer the entire bucket, just folders or even specific files only. When you open a bucket, you’ll see the content of the bucket on the left hand side. Click on Properties at the top right to open the settings for that bucket. At the bottom, you’ll see Lifecycle....

In Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, the situation is a bit different. In Windows 7, you have libraries, which are kind of virtual folders that basically link to other folders that can be located anywhere. Also, starting in Windows 7, in addition to the My Documents folder, you also have the My Pictures, My Music, My Videos and Downloads folders. In Windows 8, the names got changed to simply Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos and Downloads....

A dynamic IP address changes every so often, as compared to a static IP address, which never changes. Normally, a changing IP address does not cause any problem until you try to connect to a local device from outside of your home network. With a constantly changing IP address, you may be able to connect a few times, but not after the IP address updates. So why would you want to find your computer on the Internet in the first place?...

My iPad was Wi-Fi only, so I was able to connect to his laptop Wi-Fi and get Internet access. The only other time I have used it is when I was staying in a hotel room and they only had a wired Ethernet connection for Internet. I setup my computer and created a personal Wi-Fi network so that everyone else could connect their smartphones, tablets, etc. In this article, I’ll show you how to share your Internet connection from your Windows computer....

In this article, I hope to give you as complete a guide to sharing across devices as possible. It’s going to be long, so feel free to skip down to the section that applies to you. The sections will be broken down into sharing between computers, sharing between computers and mobile devices, and sharing between mobile devices only. Note: This article will link out to a lot of my previous posts on Online Tech Tips and Help Desk Geek because those articles explain certain tasks step by step....

How to Share TikTok Videos to Facebook Timeline The easiest way to share a TikTok video to Facebook is to share it directly from the TikTok app to your Facebook Timeline. You’ll need both the TikTok and Facebook apps installed on your phone. Here’s how to share TikTok videos to Facebook Timeline: How to Share TikTok Videos to Facebook Stories Sharing TikTok videos to Facebook Stories is a bit more complicated....

There are plenty of apps that you can use to share your screen on Android. In this article we’ll cover each of these, you can choose the one that you like most. Why Share Your Screen on Android? With screen sharing apps, you can access someone else’s Android device without physically being next to it. That can be handy in a number of ways. For example, when you’re teaching your family members tech or troubleshooting their smartphone....

Slow download speeds can happen for various reasons, such as issues with your internet connection, misconfigured Steam download settings, and cache corruption. Since fast downloads translate to less waiting and more gaming, this guide will show you how to speed up Steam downloads on your PC. How to Speed Up Steam Downloads? There are several ways to speed up Steam downloads. Start by checking your internet connection. If there’s nothing wrong with it, focus on optimizing Steam’s download settings....

However, trusted sites have crucial elements displayed in the form of pop-ups that you want to allow in your browser. Browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari often have built-in ad blockers that automatically disable pop-ups. If you ever need to enable legitimate pop-ups in your browser, you’ll have to learn how to do it manually. Why Enable Pop-ups in Your Browser? Not all pop-up windows are invasive or harmful....

Why Update TikTok on Your Devices Bug fixes are a big deal. Updating TikTok means tackling technical glitches like crashes that might be causing a less-than-optimal experience. TikTok keeps adding new features like updated filters, stickers, effects, and other trending TikTok video editing tools. The latest app version often translates to smoother performance. Let us guide you through the process. How to Update TikTok App on Android If your Android device doesn’t install automatic updates for your social media mobile apps like TikTok, you must use the Google Play Store....

As web browsers come packaged in every major operating system, syncing to a web server and making applications and data accessible through websites has become a solution to many cross-compatibility woes. Such is true in this case and many others. Although available across every major platform, Dropbox is one example. By going to the official Dropbox website, you can access and even modify all files that are currently being shared and synced between your devices....