Changing the bitrate, purchasing a better microphone, and other similar tweaks can improve your input audio quality while also making it clearer what others are saying in chat. If you aren’t happy with the way Discord sounds, try some of these changes. Change the Bitrate The “bitrate” of a server refers to the number of bits of audio information transferred per second. A higher bitrate means higher audio quality, but it also means more bandwidth usage....
Virtual hackathons combine the learning process with socializing, networking, and having fun. This article shows you the best websites to find virtual hackathons where you can find like-minded people and challenge yourself. What’s a Virtual Hackathon? Despite the name, a hackathon doesn’t necessarily revolve around hacking or cybersecurity, although it can. Traditional hackathons are competitive events where programmers work on specific tech projects that test their problem-solving and coding prowess....
If you have a business idea that you believe in but can’t fund on your own, a crowdsourcing site is the best solution. However, not all of them have large enough communities, and some of them impose many restrictions. In this article, you’re going to find out which crowdsourcing site is the best to fund your project and bring your business idea to life. Kickstarter You’ve probably heard of Kickstarter because it’s one of the first successful crowdsourcing platforms that came to life....
In this article, we’ll walk through how monetization works on YouTube, ways to become monetized, when monetization might be taken away, as well as how to make money on YouTube in other ways. Also, keep in mind that making large amounts of money on YouTube is quite rare and really comes down to chance and persistence in making videos. How YouTube Monetization Works Content monetization on YouTube begins when you are able to join the YouTube Partner Program....
While there are sadly no robots that will cook and clean for you, this article will walk you through the process of building a truly connected, truly “smart” kitchen that makes the day-to-day tasks of cooking and cleaning more convenient. Bring in a Smart Fridge (Samsung) If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the refrigerator is the heart of the kitchen. Smart refrigerators are more than just connected devices; some, like the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator, has a built-in voice assistant that can play music, order food from Grub Hub, and much more....
These emojis aren’t set in stone, and you can change friend emojis on your device if you’d like to see a different emoji instead of a default option picked by Snapchat. Here’s how to customize emojis on Snapchat and make them more unique and fitting for your friends on the Snapchat app. What Are Snapchat Emojis & Where to Find Them Snapchat friend emojis are a little different from the emojis you send in a text message on WhatsApp or other messaging apps....
Whether you need to update the BIOS or not is something I’ve written about previously and the basic premise of that article was not to update unless you really have a specific need to. So how do you go about figuring out if you need to update the BIOS on your computer? Well first you’ll need to figure out the current version of the BIOS. In this article, I’ll explain multiple ways you can determine the BIOS version....
Your page will share the name of your business and your followers will have an easy time finding you. With that said, when you create such a page you might face a “This page isn’t eligible to have a username” error because Facebook isn’t perfect. Custom-made usernames can trigger the “This page isn’t eligible to have a username” error. Facebook has yet to come out with an official fix for this error, but don’t worry, there’s an easy fix to get it up and running....
Close and Relaunch Your Web Browser The first fix to apply when your cursor disappears on Google Docs is to quit and re-open your web browser. This helps resolve minor glitches with your browser, some of which may be causing your cursor problem. Make sure you’ve saved your unsaved work before quitting your browser. You can restart your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or another browser by selecting X in the browser’s top-right corner....
What Causes the Spotify Error 409? Error 409 is most commonly caused by a conflict with your account or a Spotify server. That said, it can also be caused by the following reasons: Using an incorrect password when updating your Spotify account. Trying to update your Spotify account with an email that’s already in use by another account. Creating a new account with an already registered email. Corrupted registry entries and files....
We will cover three ways to make a business card in Google Docs: So, let’s get down to the simple business of making an eye-catching business card that you can either print or even share as an image. Make a Business Card From a New Document Google Drive is not a graphic tool. But it gives you one or two tools that you can repurpose to design a business card — Google Drawing and Google Slides (or Presentation)....
There are steps you can take to make games download faster on PlayStation 4. If you’re planning on downloading something like Red Dead Redemption 2, you will need the fastest speed possible. How to Make Your PS4 Download Faster Here’s how you can increase your PS4 download speed. Use an Ethernet Cable An Ethernet cable is typically several times faster than Wi-Fi. A hardwired connection is more stable and circumvents the faulty Wi-Fi card in many of the earliest models of the PlayStation 4....
Cookies are used for several different purposes including authenticating, session tracking, and maintaining specific information about users, such as their site preferences or the items in their shopping carts. Though cookies can be quite useful, they also raise privacy concerns because they track user behavior across the Internet. Another problem with cookies is that they may not always provide accurate identification of a user and can be exploited by hackers....
If you only use Discord with friends, you will likely never need to use the Mute function. If you’re part of larger communities, though, you might encounter someone that harasses you or speaks in a rather distasteful way. This article will show you exactly what you need to do to mute someone on Discord. Muting vs. Blocking Discord Users There are two main ways to stop someone from interacting with you on Discord: muting the person, and blocking the person....
There are a couple of reasons why you may need to reset your wireless router: 1) You used a hard to remember password, forgot it and don’t have the password stored anywhere or 2) It was setup by someone else and you don’t know the password or 3) You want to reset the router due to performance or connectivity issues or 4) You think your router may be compromised and want to reset it to block any unauthorized users....
There are several ways you can split a clip in Premiere Pro. Method 1: Using the Razor Tool The easiest way to cut or split clips in Premiere is by using the Razor tool. This allows you to split clips at any point in the clip you want, right from the project timeline. The only downside to this method is that it can be less precise, however, it’s a good way to do a first rough cut of your clips....
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to keep your phone from turning off too soon. 1. Change the Phone’s Display Settings Just like Apple iOS provides a way to disable auto-lock and keep your iPhone screen on longer, Android also provides an easy way to ensure your phone screen doesn’t turn off. Here’s how to change your Android phone’s screen timeout duration from the settings menu: On some models, you may have to navigate to Settings > Lock Screen > Sleep and choose Never....
One of the best ways to deal with an Android phone that tends to feel sluggish over time is by expanding its storage using an SD card. This little device, the size of your thumbnail, has been around for more than two decades and can hold large amounts of data depending on its capacity. Their capacities range from 128MB up to 1TB depending on the type of SD card. Be sure to check the maximum microSD card capacity your device supports before you get one....
If you’re a content creator, you can share your music video, vlog, tutorials, or other video content with that massive user base. Plus, if your content is great, you can grow your audience, increase your influence, and monetize your YouTube channel. However, getting your content on YouTube isn’t as easy as just recording and editing the video, uploading, and throwing it out into the world. There are many elements involved in setting up, customizing, and uploading a video....
That doesn’t mean the Switch is completely bug-free. Sometimes things go wrong, and one issue players face when they try to “switch” from playing in handheld mode to playing on a TV, they only see a black screen. We’ll walk you through common troubleshooting tips if you want to fix Nintendo Switch TV connection issues. Which Switch Models Can Connect To a TV? The Switch gets its name from its ability to “Switch” from being a handheld console to a home console connected to a TV....
