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As somebody looking for content, you’re free to use Creative Commons licensed work such as artwork, photos, educational papers, scientific research or music, as long as you follow the rules for attributing the creators. The benefit Creative Commons provides in our creative-driven world is immeasurable. Let’s take a closer look at how it all works, why it’s so powerful for creative content and how each license works. What Is Creative Commons and How Does It Work?...

With so many people today holding such a wide variety of personal and political opinions, it’s very difficult to draw a line and choose a side. What political ideology are you? Why not take a test, answer a few simple questions about your beliefs, and find out the truth? 1. Pew Research Center One of the leader opinion research organizations, the Pew Research Center, published its own Political Typology Quiz....

If you’ve never tried meditation before, the sound of it can be a little daunting or confusing. Do you just sit and try not to think about anything? Who can stay still for that long? Well, these worries usually come from a misunderstanding of what meditation actually is. Try it out for yourself and see just how powerful it can be in getting you to relax before bed. Trying out an app that can help guide you through meditation is a great way to go....

In this beginner’s tutorial, we’ll cover 10 Lightroom editing tips you can use to improve your photo editing skills. These tips apply to every version of Lightroom, including Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and the Lightroom mobile app. 1. Understand the Basics of Lightroom If you’re new to Lightroom, check out our Lightroom beginner’s guide on how to get started. After that, these basic post-processing tips will help you progress in your photo editing journey: Pro tip: Set your camera to produce RAW files rather than JPEGs....

Yes, the popular “find a way out of the room in Xx minutes by solving puzzles” games are also available online. You can play them solo, or host a Zoom meeting with your friends and enjoy looking for clues together. Have a look at our list of the best free escape room games online that we categorized by interests. Choose one that suits your mood the most, or play them all one by one....

Convert a Number to Text: TEXT Starting with a simple way to convert a number to text using a specified format is the TEXT function. You can use it for a date, time, percentage, currency, or similar number. The syntax for the formula is TEXT(number, format), where you can use the exact number or a cell reference for the first argument. Depending on the format you want to use, you can visit the Google Docs Editors Help page for the list of over a dozen options for the second argument....

The five online simulators below use the latest in web animation, 3D graphics and web app technology to deliver something you’d have needed a supercomputer for thirty years ago, right onto your screen. So why not ditch reality for a while and spend some time exploring one of these simulations? GEO-FS Flight Simulator It’s been a while since we’ve seen any decent new flight simulators come to market. Microsoft is cooking up something special with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, but what if you just feel like getting in a virtual aircraft and flying around the globe a bit?...

There are multiple cooling stands on the market that can help fight overheating and prevent any interruptions to your gameplay. Some sit horizontally, while others lean towards a vertical orientation. Something you’ll want to keep in mind is which edition of the PS5 you have and whether the stand will work for it. 1. NexiGo PS5 Cooling Stand The NexiGo PS5 Silent Cooling Stand is designed to hold the PS5 in a vertical configuration and works with both the PS5 Disc Edition and the PS5 Digital Edition....

Once you’ve finished reading, you’ll have a good understanding of the YouTube algorithm and how to adjust your content to match it. The Basics of the YouTube Algorithm There are possibly hundreds, if not thousands of factors that help to boost your video views on YouTube, but there are two that are abundantly more important than any other in 2019. This is click-through rate and average audience retention rate. Click-through rate is the percentage of people that click your video when they see it on their screen....

The Best Free Gmail Alternatives for Business or Personal Use With these several solid Gmail alternatives, there’s bound to be one email app on this list that has the features you need. 1. Best for Microsoft Users: Outlook.com You don’t have to be limited to a desktop email application just because you want to use Outlook instead of Gmail. Microsoft provides a web-based Outlook option at no charge, and you can log in with your existing Microsoft account....

This article covers some of the best music apps for Chromebooks—a mix of online streaming apps and media players for playing local media files. 1. YouTube Music Many new-generation Chromebooks have YouTube Music pre-installed. Install YouTube Music from the app store if your device doesn’t have the app pre-installed. You don’t have to sign in or create an account after installing YouTube Music. The app automatically connects to the Google account linked to your Chromebook....

We’ll show you six of the best sites where you can play as many games of Scattergories online as you want. Best of all, these apps and websites are all free, although some offer in-app purchases or have ads. Scattergories has remained popular over the years because it’s fun, easy to learn, and is great for players ages 12+. Although your even younger smarty-pant kid will likely enjoy it, too....

However, if you don’t have a subscription to any streaming service that has anime, you might be trying to find a way to watch it for free. Many apps for both iPhone and Android allow you to watch your favorite or new anime for free. Below we’ve listed the best free anime apps where you can watch shows for free, whenever and wherever you want. Funimation Funimation is a well-known distributor of anime for the U....

If you’re looking for an economical way to add diversity to the variety of shots in your project, using public domain footage or video is a great idea. Creative Commons Vs. Public Domain Footage Some people confuse works licensed by Creative Commons with works that are in the public domain. If a work is in the public domain, that means anyone can use it for whatever reason they want. No one owns works that are in the public domain....

It’s actually a pretty incredible deal, including licenses for multiple installations and users (using the family plan), oodles of included OneDrive storage, and a complete unlock of the mobile Office apps on Android and iOS. However, what if you don’t want to spend a single cent? What are the best free alternatives to Microsoft Office? Be sure to check out our YouTube video also where we walk you through some of the options mentioned in the article:...

There are several ways you can get locked out of your smartphone. Perhaps you’ve discovered an old handset among some clutter and upon trying to log in, realize you’ve forgotten the passcode. Perhaps you’re used to using the fingerprint scanner or facial recognition on your smartphone and you don’t quite remember the backup passcode. Keep in mind that if you restart your device, you will need to input a manual passcode before you can continue using your biometrics options....

In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each to help you know when it’s better to use cellular data or a Wi-Fi connection. What Is the Difference Between Cellular Data and Wi-Fi? Generally, it’s usually better to connect to the internet with your smartphone using a Wi-Fi network. This is because the maximum speeds available on a Wi-Fi network are typically many times faster than that of a cellular network....

PC gaming is unquestionably better for frame rate, graphics, and overall experience. Many e-sport competitions, such as the new $3 million Apex Legends league, are also PC-only. The trouble is, leaving the console behind means making a difficult decision between trying to master a mouse and keyboard, or going with the sticks on a controller, which could limit your potential as a player. Obviously, nothing beats a controller when it comes to sitting back on a couch to relax, but what about competitive play?...

Yet these features are unique and useful for just about anyone. While you’re at it, learn about some great Chrome features you should already be using. Auto Picture-in-Picture Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to flip back and forth between apps while having a video chat with someone, and the video stays visible? That’s available in Chrome now. For non-Android devices, it still requires clicking a button to make it happen, but for Android devices, it happens automatically....

Occasionally, however, your browser doesn’t save or remember passwords. For example, incorrectly configured settings, password exceptions, conflicting browser extensions, etc., can cause this problem. Work your way through the fixes below to get your browser to start saving and remembering passwords again. Enable Password Saving for Your Browser If your browser fails to save passwords for every site you sign into, you may need to activate the option that remembers your login info....