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Netflix’s History in a Nutshell Netflix started life as an internet-based DVD rental business. It took the pain out of going to a video store and offered lenient rules with no penalties. When Netflix was founded in 1997, internet bandwidth was incapable of competing with the image quality of cable or broadcast TV. No one seriously considered that you’d get your TV shows through an internet connection! Ten years after the company was founded, it began offering streaming services....

There’s more to Cloud Strife’s draw than just his trademark edginess, though. Square Enix has refined the character over the years, distilling down the various elements that make fans love Cloud into the ultimate example of a Final Fantasy hero—and the best part is that you can easily see how the Cloud Strife Final Fantasy character has changed over the years. First Impressions Of Cloud: Final Fantasy VII, 1997 The Cloud Strife character first entered the scene as a playable character in the PSOne release of Final Fantasy VII....

We’ll discuss various cleaning products and how to use them to clean the beds of FDM printers. Why Clean the Print Bed? It may seem obvious, but plastics stick better to clean surfaces. If you have poor bed adhesion, your printing quality may suffer. To get the best adhesion, remove any buildup of filament, oil, dirt, and dust. Plus when you have a clean 3D printer bed, you might not need to use hacks like glue sticks, painters tape, and hairspray to improve adhesion....

You can add up to seven profiles on your Disney Plus account, each with their own watchlist and personalized recommendations. If you want to edit or delete a Disney Plus profile, you can do this via the website or mobile app. We’ll explain how below. Editing a Disney Plus Profile on a PC or Mac There are a few ways you can edit your Disney Plus profile. For instance, you could change your profile icon, set custom language settings, or switch to a kid-friendly profile....

Since WhatsApp became a part of Meta, it has added more features similar to those you might have seen on Facebook Messenger. In this article, we’ll look at the Last Seen status that WhatsApp shows to your contacts, as well as other users on the platform, and how to hide this information from strangers. What Last Seen Status Means WhatsApp’s Last Seen status refers to when the user was last active on the app....

Everyone wants to grow their Twitch viewership. One of the best ways to do this is through Host Mode, a feature that allows you to show other streams on your channel–or show on someone else’s channel. Here’s how to host on Twitch. Why Use Host Mode? Most would-be Twitch streamers have a limited number of hours in the day to grow their audience. Even if you do nothing else, you can’t be “on” 24/7....

While you might not mind letting your little (and not-so-little) ones play with your smartphone now and then, you don’t want them installing potentially damaging or inappropriate apps or launching existing ones and inadvertently altering or deleting critical data. Out of the box, Google’s Android comes with several features for making your device kid-safe, including the ability to create and subsequently set restrictions on secondary and guest user accounts. However, Samsung and some other phone manufacturers and cellular service providers have dropped multi-users from their feature sets....

This tutorial will tell you everything you need to know to make a Potion of Weakness and how to turn them into splash and lingering potions. Minecraft Potions: What Does a Potion of Weakness Do? Potions are one of the late-game features in Minecraft, allowing you to buff yourself or weaken enemies without needing mods. Potions like the Potion of Healing, Potion of Swiftness, Potion of Slow Falling, or Potion of Fire Resistance can be literal lifesavers in combat....

Whether it’s your privacy or the sensitivity of the information that concerns you, you might find yourself looking for a way to reach out to someone anonymously. You could create an anonymous Facebook account to contact someone or use a private email service. But if those options seem complicated and time-consuming, you could send them an anonymous text instead. Here’s everything you need to know about anonymous texting and the tools that you need for it....

However, if you’re new to the social media platform, you might have trouble figuring out how to add GIFs to your snaps and conversations. Don’t worry. This simple step-by-step tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know about sending GIFs via Snapchat on iPhone and Android. Add GIFs to Snapchat Snaps Snapchat has an integrated GIF library that lets you easily add animated stickers to your Snapchat stories....

You can share your screen on Slack using the web client or the desktop app, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid Slack plan first. If you’re looking to set up and use Slack screen sharing, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Set Up Slack Screen Sharing Before you begin to use screen sharing on Slack, you’ll need to be aware of a few things first. Unfortunately, certain features (such as voice calling and screen sharing) are only available on Slack if your workspace is on a paid plan....

Along with the browser, you should also keep your browser extensions updated, or remove extensions that are no longer supported by the developers. Updating browsers isn’t very difficult, and in most cases, they’re set to update automatically by default. However, if you’ve never updated a browser manually, you might need some help finding where the option is located in your browser. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how you can update most major web browsers on a Windows PC so you’re always running the latest version....

But there’s more than one way to zoom in or out in Photoshop. You’ll have to choose the zoom option that will fit your workflow the best. 1. The Zoom Tool Using the zoom tool is the default way of zooming in and out in Adobe Photoshop. You’ll just have to use the magnifying glass icon near the bottom of the toolbox on the left side of the Photoshop screen....

LibreOffice will run on Windows, Mac, and Linux. There are Microsoft Office versions for Windows and Mac. However, running Microsoft Office on Linux can get complicated. Beyond economics, there are a number of ways to weigh up which office suite is going to work for you in the long-term. Below is a comparison between LibreOffice vs Microsoft Office to help you make an informed decision. We will compare: Programs. File compatibility....

In this article, we’ll compare Grammarly vs Microsoft Editor and help you decide which editor to go with. Grammarly vs. Microsoft Editor: Accessibility Grammarly’s writing tool has been around for a lot longer than Microsoft Editor, and because of that, it’s available on far more platforms. You can access Grammarly through: In comparison, Microsoft Editor is primarily available through Windows apps. You can access Microsoft Editor via web browser extensions (for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari), Microsoft Word (both the online and desktop app versions), and Microsoft Outlook....

1. Adjust Video or Picture Settings on Your TV or Device This is going to sound a little silly, but do you accidentally have the sound muted and the brightness turned way down? Some TVs, especially old Plasma and modern OLED TVs let you turn off the screen and just keep the sound going. Whatever TV you own, just make sure the settings for the HDMI input or Smart TV app you’re using are at the right level....

Simple enough, right? Well, then you have to decide on one of many sub-technologies as well. Often hidden behind mysterious marketing jargon. In this confusing market space, we’ll soon have a third display technology contender in the form of MicroLED screens. While OLED TVs are generally the superior (and more expensive) option compared to LCD televisions, MicroLED displays are just around the corner. Should you wait for MicroLED TVs or pull the trigger on an OLED display now instead?...

However, there are times when the app may say that the Philips Hue lights are unreachable. What causes this issue, and what can you do about it? In this article, you’ll learn the most common causes of this problem and how you can fix it and get your Philips Hue light bulbs connected to your overall smart home again. 1. Is Your Mobile Device On the Same Wi-Fi Network? The most common issue when your Philips Hue lights are unreachable by the Philips Hue app is that your mobile device isn’t on the same network as the Philips Hue hub....

You might remember Elecrow from our review of the CrowPi2, a Raspberry Pi laptop that includes a bewildering array of features for gaming, coding, and creating interactive electronic objects. Elecrow clearly has some creative engineers working for them, and they’ve come up with another innovative product. We had the opportunity to try the GrowCube to see if it measures up to the hype. We’ll walk you through what the GrowCube does, what you’ll get if you buy one, and our thoughts on its quality and performance....

In this article, we’ll lay down the key differences so that you can find out which option is more suitable for you. If you choose a console, you’ll also need to think about which console to get. We’ll help with that, too. You may have also noticed we wrote “neither” in the title of this article too. So how can you game without either of these devices? Well, it’s almost 2019 and both Microsoft and Nvidia are either now offering or will soon be offering gaming over the Internet, or game streaming....