Whether you want an exact look-alike of yourself or something a little different, you can create and customize almost every pixel of your mini-me. Ready? Here’s how to make an Instagram avatar on your mobile device. Create an Avatar on Instagram As of this writing, the avatar feature is only available in the Instagram app on Android and iPhone. You cannot create or edit your avatar or see the avatar stickers on the Instagram website....
Facebook understands that things happen, and they’ve got your back—for thirty days, at least. If you deleted your account, you’ve got to act quickly if you want to recover it and jump right back into the world of likes, comments, and virtual connections. Can You Recover a Deleted Facebook Account? Good news: In most cases, you can recover a deleted Facebook account. When you delete your account, Facebook gives you a grace period, usually around 30 days, during which your account is just deactivated....
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to factory reset your Google Home Mini or Google Nest Mini. Why Should You Factory Reset Your Google Home? A factory reset deletes all the data on your Google Home device, restoring it to default settings. If you’ve forgotten your password or your device is playing up, a factory reset can get it working correctly with minimal effort. We also recommend performing a factory reset before selling or throwing out your Google Home Mini....
One way to keep track of certain Twitter accounts, and curate a special Twitter feed of posts and images from those accounts, is to use Twitter lists. You can create grouped lists of Twitter accounts using lists, but they do have some problems. If you want to know how to set up and use Twitter lists, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Are Twitter Lists? To help you curate custom Twitter feeds, you can create Twitter lists based on your interests or topics....
We’ll show you how to adjust your phone’s camera settings so that saved selfies appear as they appear in the camera preview. You’ll also learn how to unflip inverted selfies for devices running Android, iOS, and iPadOS. Stop iPhone Camera from Inverting or Flipping Photos Follow the steps below to make your iPhone or iPad save selfies as they appear in the camera preview. Your iPhone or iPad should no longer flip or vertically invert pictures captured using the front camera....
The good news is that with some (un)common sense, it’s possible to get a good sense of what’s likely to be true or false on the internet. Consider The Source True things are true regardless of who says them, but the likelihood of a trusted, transparent source accurately reporting the facts is much higher than ones with a poor or unknown track record. So initially you can assign more weight to sources of information that are subject to regulation (such as scientific or journalistic boards) and stick to known methodologies of gathering and reporting the news....
We’ll show you how to make your Nintendo Switch trackable and track a missing or stolen Switch console. Use Third-Party Tracking Devices Do you often lose your Nintendo Switch in your home or neighborhood? Investing in tracking devices like the Apple AirTags or Tile Mate could solve your problem. Attaching a tracking device to your Nintendo Switch allows you to remotely locate the console from your smartphone or any internet-enabled device....
You don’t have to adjust any settings to get a high level of security from Signal—those features are built-in. However, you can make a few tweaks to get even more out of the app. We’ll show you how to use Signal and offer some tips and tricks you’ll want to try. Why Signal? Signal has a lot going for it. The Signal Foundation is a non-profit organization. The private messenger app is free....
1. Remove and Re-insert the Batteries Dropping your remote on the floor or against a hard surface can displace the batteries in the battery compartment. If your LG Magic Remote stopped working after an accidental drop, take out and reinstall the batteries correctly. Avoid hitting objects with the remote control so you don’t displace the batteries again or damage the remote. 2. Replace the Remote’s Batteries Even when unused, the LG Magic Remote depletes batteries faster than regular LG Remotes....
When you see Connection Lost Internal Exception: java.io.IOException: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host, there are several steps you can take to ensure the error doesn’t happen again. How to Fix “An Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed” Errors Minecraft is no stranger to bugs and glitches, but few things impede the game’s enjoyment as much as when it forces the connection to close because of an unknown error and prevents you from playing with friends....
In this article, we’ll discuss why your PlayStation 4 console keeps disconnecting from WiFi, and we’ll show you several potential fixes. However, you’ll have to do some troubleshooting first to discover the reasons behind the constant disconnections. Fortunately, all the proposed fixes are quick to try and you’ll be back playing your favorite PS4 games in no time. Why Does My PS4 Keep Disconnecting from WiFi? If your PS4 constantly drops the WiFi connection, it could be due to: As you can see there are different reasons why your PS4 gaming console keeps disconnecting from WiFi....
The reveal of the PS5 does show that it is a massive overhaul of the entire system, and will likely be a very improved experience compared to the PS4. There are vast performance upgrades to the PS5, and everything from the user interface to the controllers have undergone complete transformations. If you’re really on the edge about getting the PS5, below you can read all the major differences you can expect between the PS4 vs PS5 and make an informed decision....
We spent a few weeks testing the Snapmaker 2.0—from assembling the machine itself and its optional futuristic enclosure to testing all three modules. In this Snapmaker 2.0 review, we’ll let you know if it’s worth the hefty price tag. (Spoiler alert: Quite possibly.) What Comes with the Snapmaker 2.0? The Snapmaker 2.0 comes in a very large, heavy box because the parts list is lengthy, including: 3D Printing Module with Print Head Laser Module CNC Module Touchscreen Touchscreen Holder Controller Toolhead Cable Y Conversion Cable Z Conversion Cable AC Power Cable DC Power Cable USB Cable Base Plate Linear Module (5) 1 kg Spool of Filament Power Module Laser Safety Goggles CNC Safety Goggles Tool Box Fixture Accessory (4) Arched Fixture (4) Filament Holder Sheet Filament Holder Tube Converter (2) Z-axis Holder (2) CNC Carving Platform/Wasteboard Heated Bed Print Sheet Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform Platform Material Bag...
The good thing about these games is that they don’t require any sign-ups, installations, or special browser add-ons. Now, if you’re ready to break away from your spreadsheet or report, check out these fun Google Doodle games (listed in no particular order). 1. Doctor Who Celebrating Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary is a game that has you manipulate your environment to win. Start by picking your character and then strategize how to move your character to the goal....
I tried out most of them and was surprised to find that nothing really worked! The main solution was to download an app that would turn the Android device into a media server, but one app was no longer available (Skifta) and the other one worked, but it would not let me play any of my videos (iMediaShare)! Instead of using apps I had never heard of, I decided to try out some familiar names in the media server business: Kodi, Plex, Tversity....
It’s no wonder, then, that there are so many Android antivirus and security apps designed to protect you and your mobile devices from the ever-incessant perils out there trying to breach your smartphone, and therefore your privacy and your life. Is Antivirus Enough? As has always been the case with the most popular desktop OS, Windows, your Android device is under constant attack from viruses, malware, and other security threats designed primarily to steal your most private information, such as bank, credit card, and other credit sensitive data, and sometimes even your smartphone itself....
Google doesn’t have a built-in feature that allows you to log out of Google accounts automatically. So, you’ll need to use one or more of the following methods to log out of all your Google accounts. Use Two-Step Verification Say you’ve got a PC at work where you’ve logged into your Gmail. You’ve called in sick and are resting at home, but your colleague needs to use your PC to access some documents....
Sure, you can just use the Kindle app on a tablet or smartphone to access your collection, but thanks to the Kindle Cloud Reader, you can access all your Kindle books from any device that has a compatible browser. For the most part, the Kindle Cloud Reader app lets you do pretty much everything you’d do on your Kindle device or in the app. You can see your entire library, read any of your books and see any notes or marks that have been in a particular book....
Find My Phone Find My Phone is exactly what it sounds like. You ask Alexa to dial your number, and your phone begins ringing—perfect for those times when you lose it in-between the couch cushions or you just can’t remember where you placed it. Find My Phone can hold multiple numbers, so it’s usable by the entire family. The downside is that it cannot turn your volume up, so if your phone is on silent the Skill loses some of its use....
All of these Discord bots are free and very easy to set up. It should be noted that you should have a small understanding of Discord first, for example knowing how to create and setup your own Discord server is a good start. We will explain our favorite Discord bots below and provide links so that you can download these bots to your server today. Also, check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going through some of the options we mentioned below....
