There are several ways to use this feature. You can use Alexa as an intercom by making announcements from individual Echo devices, or broadcasting from all of them at once. This feature is already built-in, so you don’t have to set up an Alexa Skill or activate anything. Here’s how to use it. Use Alexa as an Intercom With Drop In Alexa has a unique feature that isn’t quite like calling....
The PlayStation Now service has seen changes in recent years. These changes have made people re-evaluate whether PlayStation Now is worth it. Between an improved library, lowered price, and huge performance improvements, PlayStation Now is definitely worth it. If you are a certain kind of player, that is. This review looks at the game library, performance, and more of PlayStation Now to help you decide whether it is worth trying out for yourself or not....
While most players have basically the same features, there are subtle differences between the various options that heavily influence your experience. We’ve taken a look at three of the most popular options—VLC, Quicktime, and Plex—to help you pick the right media player to give you the best overall experience. Let’s start with Quicktime. QuickTime QuickTime Player becomes the default option for a lot of users simply because it is bundled into the macOS, but even if you don’t have the program by default there are a lot of reasons to consider it....
This is usually caused by a badly written program that doesn’t properly uninstall itself. The entry is not removed from the registry and therefore remains in the list. If you try to uninstall it again, you’ll most likely just get an error message. Newer versions of Windows will detect this problem and actually ask you if you want to remove the entry, which is nice. However, if you’re still running Windows 7 or Vista or XP, you’ll still run into this problem....
The issue lies in finding a balance between performance and cost. While there are numerous lower-end robotic vacuums, few provide the dollar-per-dollar performance of the Roborock S6 robot vacuum. Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum Features The majority of robotic vacuums on the market are known primarily for their vacuuming. After all, that’s their main purpose. If you want a device that mops, you need to invest in a robotic mop like the Braava Jet....
Two of the top programs for a virtual group chat, focused mainly on gaming, are TeamSpeak and Discord. They are two of the most popular software for talking to others. Both of them are different from each other, though performing a similar task. Depending on what you’re using the software for, the specifics of one or the other may prove to be more useful to you. This article will weigh the differences between TeamSpeak vs....
Finding games on Google Play that have no ads or microtransactions can be hard. This is why we have compiled a list of the best Android games that are ad-free and don’t have any in-game purchases. 1. Stranger Things 3: The Game Cashing in on a popular television series with a video game is not unheard of. But making that game completely free, devoid of any microtransactions or ads, is certainly unique....
There are many websites dedicated to movies which track the announcement and releases of upcoming films. By using these websites, you can see exactly when certain movies will be released as well as if they will be released on any streaming platforms. Here is the list of the best websites to find information on the newest movie releases. 1. IMDb IMDb, or Internet Movie Database, is one of the most popular sites out there for finding movies and to look at ratings and reviews....
Why You Should Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 The main reason why gamers prefer Windows OS over macOS is that Microsoft has always developed its products with gaming in mind. It’s no different with Windows 11, but is Windows 11 that different from Windows 10? The answer is yes, but check our Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 article to get the complete picture. Windows 11 will improve your gaming experience....
So it was quite a surprise when both lines of product were combined into a single hybrid console – the Nintendo Switch. The Switch is a high-performance gaming tablet that seamlessly moves from the big screen to the small screen, allowing you to take AAA games everywhere you go. While this is pretty awesome, it does come with some compromises. For one, the Switch doesn’t really compare with traditional consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One when it comes to raw performance....
What Is a Discord Status? Discord automatically sets your status depending on your activity on the app or a game. The user’s status is displayed as a small icon of different shapes and colors on their profile avatar. New users are often confused about what the yellow crescent moon next to the user’s avatar means. This is the symbol for the idle status, and we will see what it means....
Find out whether Chrome running so many processes is an advantage or a disadvantage, as well as how to reduce the number of these processes. How to Check Chrome’s Processes in Task Manager Task Manager is an essential tool for any user that can help you improve your computer’s performance or troubleshoot a number of issues in your operating system. There are multiple ways to open Task Manager in Windows and Mac....
The Wi-Fi on your Android phone can disconnect for several reasons. For example, it could be a random glitch with the Wi-Fi interface, a conflicting network setting, or an incorrect router setup. Continue reading to find out how to troubleshoot and resolve intermittent Android Wi-Fi disconnects. The instructions below will vary slightly depending on your phone manufacturer and Android version. 1. Toggle Airplane On/Off The quickest method to resolve unexpected internet connectivity issues on an Android phone is to enter and exit Airplane Mode....
You need to structure the document so it’s easy to display information and scan for details. So, let’s look at several key features for organizing your next Google Doc. 1. Scan the Document With a Summary and Outline One of the simplest ways to create an overview of your document details is with the summary and outline features. These handy tools sit outside the content so they don’t distract and can be shown or hidden with a click....
From multiple choice geography quizzes to more interactive world map games featuring Google Street View, we’ve come up with a list of excellent online geography games that will quickly turn you into a geography expert. 1. Worldle The release of the viral word game, Wordle, spawned an avalanche of other games inspired by the daily puzzle, including Worldle. In this game, you’ve got six tries to guess the correct country or territory based on its shape....
On the other hand, it could become a booming community filled with varying personalities, some of which may have no qualms with saying anything and everything on their minds. Much to the dismay of the rest of the community who may not find it as culturally enriching as one may believe. Vulgar behavior and words are nothing new to an online community, especially within a gaming environment. Racial slurs and hateful rhetoric can almost be considered the norm when dealing with keyboard warriors who think anonymity grants them the power of immunity....
This is most readily apparent in the Meta Quest headset, though. Apps like Horizon Worlds have brought virtual workforces closer together and allow you to attend meetings in VR, eliminating much of the isolation and solitude of working from home. Even if you don’t use the Meta Quest 2 headset for that purpose, many productivity apps are still available to streamline your workflow. 1. VSpatial VSpatial is about the closest app to a real-life JARVIS that exists....
In this article, we’ll cover the 10 most effective ways to get your Android’s back camera working again, depending on the issue. Why Is the Rear Camera Not Working? There are several reasons for your Android camera to stop working, including corrupt system files, temporary bugs, incorrect app permissions, and physical camera damage. Unfortunately, if it’s only the rear camera that stops working (and the front camera is fine), it’s likely physical damage that’s causing the problem....
What is Glide Apps? Glide Apps is a website, glideapps.com, that enables you to create your own app, from a Google Sheet, in as little as 5 minutes. That’s what they claim. Truly, it’s probably going to take more than 5 minutes, but it certainly won’t take as long as learning how to program an app. Maybe 10 minutes. What Do I Need to Build an App? All you need to build an app with Glide Apps is an account with them, a Google Drive account so you can use Google Sheets, and a little time....
Note that private browsing mode will not allow you to browse the web anonymously or prevent others websites or middlemen like your ISP from tracking your activity. If you want to do that, make sure to read my post on how to properly remove your search history. In this article, I’ll show you how to create shortcuts that will allow you to open your favorite web browser in private mode by default....
