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We’re going to touch on ten of the most important differences when it comes to PCs vs. consoles, making it easy to choose which one is right for you. Consoles Are Easier for Gamers Who Aren’t Tech-Savvy A console is designed to be a piece of consumer electronics, like a toaster or a DVD player. You launch a game on your console and you start playing the game. You don’t need to know anything about the technology inside the console, how the game works on a technical level....

If you’re just entering the world of smart lighting, it can be tough to decide which company to go with. This guide will look at each company’s strengths and weaknesses to help you make the right choice for your home. Philips Hue Vs LIFX Brightness, Color, and Power The A19 LIFX bulbs put out slightly more light than Philips Hue bulbs. LIFX bulbs produce 1,100 lumens versus the 800 produced by Philips Hue, but they do so at the cost of more energy—11 watts compared to 10....

Please remember that some apps may include in-app purchases. Ensure that your children cannot make purchases without your permission by adjusting the appropriate settings in your Google account. Educational Apps These apps are mainly educational, but with a fun twist that will hold your child’s attention. They won’t even realize they’re learning in between all the fun! Endless Alphabet – In-app Paid Unlock (Ages 8 and Under) Endless Alphabet has 100 interactive word puzzles that are brought to life by a cast of colorful monsters....

If you happened to buy the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch, which we reviewed earlier, then there are some great health apps you might want to check out. To add health apps to your Samsung Gear S3, you’ll need to install the Galaxy Wearable app on your Android or your iPhone. There aren’t a lot to choose from, but the ones that are available are quite good. The following are 9 Samsung Gear S3 apps that’ll help you improve your health....

Did you already try to open your AAE files on a Windows system, but you got an error? Windows will give you an error message if you try to open them as they are. Windows can’t open this file extension because it’s an XML-based photo format from an iOS device. However, you can use a few tricks to view these files on your PC. But first, let’s take a deeper look into what AAE files are....

Even popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari can often display web content in inconsistent ways when compared with each other. But there are hundreds of user agents out there, ranging from browsers you’ve probably never heard of to email and RSS readers. In this article, we’ll discuss the technical side of user agents and how you can take advantage of software and browser plugins to manipulate how content is shown on the web....

There are many reasons to block someone on social media, including Snapchat. Whether they spam you with unwanted content or they’re just someone you don’t want to see, blocking them removes all traces from your account. What Happens When You Block Someone on Snapchat Once you block someone on Snapchat, here are a few things that happen. Chat History Disappears Your entire chat history will disappear from your phone. The blocked user can still access your old saved messages from their chat screen....

If your company already uses Slack for team communications, this makes it the ideal place for that private talk without a huge interruption to your workflow. What is a Huddle on Slack? When you think of a huddle, you probably think of a sports team gathering to set a plan for their next play. Huddles in the Slack app are similar. They offer a spot for you and your coworkers to have an audio call and share your screens in real-time....

DPI vs. CPI DPI isn’t the correct term when we’re talking about optical mice. Instead, CPI or Counts Per Inch is what we’re really dealing with. However, the terms are used interchangeably, so it doesn’t matter which you see listed on a mouse. They don’t strictly mean the same thing, but for our purposes just pretend that they are. So, what do these measurements mean? Essentially, the higher the DPI/CPI of the mouse, the smaller the movement you have to make for the mouse to pick up any changes....

The Konami Code would give Contra players an extra thirty lives. Given how difficult Contra was, those lives made it possible to survive significantly longer in the game until you got the hang of it. Since that time, the code has become world famous and has seen use in many games. Who Created The Konami Code? In the early days of gaming, difficulty sliders didn’t exist. When someone created a game, the only way to test it was to master it....

The Meta-owned social media platform keeps improving the carousel post format to make them more engaging. Recently, music for carousel posts rolled out globally. Now, users can share ten more frames in individual or collaborative carousel posts. Instagram is also reportedly testing the option to allow comments on specific frames within a carousel post. So, expect to see changes in the comments sections of carousel posts in the near future....

Hum-to-search was first introduced in 2020 with the Google app and Google Search widget. The feature uses Google’s machine learning models to create a “number-based sequence” that identifies and matches hummed melodies to a song. Sound Search is available in the YouTube Music search tab. Open YouTube Music, tap the search icon, then select the waveform icon (adjacent to the microphone icon). When the recording screen appears, start humming or singing melodies and tunes from the song....

There are dozens of add-ons that you can install in Firefox to improve your user experience. You can add them right in your browser tab or search the Firefox add-ons gallery for them. To help you make better use of your Firefox browser, here are the best Firefox add-ons and extensions to install. Best Firefox Add-ons for Privacy & Security The most essential add-ons that we recommend installing before you begin using Firefox are the ones that help you improve your security and protect your privacy online....

Before we proceed, we should mention that all paywalls aren’t built the same. Hence, one method may not get you around the paywall of all websites. It’s also important to state that this post is purely informational; we aren’t advocating bypassing paywalls. Types of Paywall A lot of effort and resources go into content creation. Publishers need to make more money to create top-quality content. For this reason, many online publishers utilize paywalls to increase revenue generation....

You can easily create your own memes through a variety of free tools and apps. If someone tries to turn you into a meme (and yes, it does happen), then you can fight back with a meme of your own. Here’s how to get started. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we created a short video covering how to create a meme using a tool called ImgFlip, which we didn’t mention in the article below....

From games with complex storylines to strategy games that test your problem-solving skills, check out this list to find your next favorite game for the Switch. 1. Doom (2016) The single-player first-person shooter game Doom, which pioneered the genre, is gory. In 2016, the franchise saw a continuation of the story from Doom 3 in the 2016 game simply called Doom. It’s just as gruesome as the rest of the games and then some....

Whatever your reasons, there are a lot of options for outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras that give you a real-time view outside the walls of your home any day or night. These are the best picks. These cameras have been evaluated based on price, resolution, night vision, and a host of other features to make sure you get the best bang for your buck—and the best peace of mind. 1. Nest Outdoor Security Camera Nest has made a name for itself in the smart home industry, and the Nest Cam Outdoor is no exception....

Also, check out this troubleshooting guide if you can’t leave comments on your Facebook posts. Why Can’t I Post on Facebook? There is no general answer to the question of why can’t you post on the Facebook page because there could be a variety of reasons. However, if you’re trying to post in a Facebook group where you are not an admin or a moderator, you could be temporarily muted or have limited access to the group....

One unfortunate error that can plague Discord users is a streaming sound issue, preventing users from hearing audio while you’re sharing your screen on Discord (and vice versa). If a Discord stream has no sound, you’ll need to troubleshoot the issue by following the steps below. 1. Check Your Audio Settings Before you consider more drastic approaches to this issue, the first thing you should do is check your audio settings....

In this article, I’ll talk about several different ways you can go about trying to extract text from a PDF or from an image. Your extraction results will vary depending on the type and quality of the text in the PDF or image. Also, your results will vary depending on the tool you use, so it’s best to try out as many of the options below as possible to get the best results....