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How to Turn On Auto-Complete in the Command Prompt
Do you use the command prompt on a daily basis? If so, I recently found a way to turn on auto-complete for the command prompt via a simple registry edit. When typing in long path names, simply type in the first few letters and then press TAB to autocomplete either folder or file names. For…
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Fix Back Button Not Working in Internet Explorer
I recently ran into a very odd problem on one of my Windows machines where the Back button in Internet Explorer stopped working! I would press back and nothing would happen! It was the oddest thing ever and this was on a fresh install of Windows 10 with IE 11. I had never experienced this…
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Thumbnail Previews Not Showing in Windows 8/10 Explorer?
I installed Windows 8 on my home desktop a few weeks back and so far haven’t really had any problems. However, one odd thing that I noticed was that whenever I would view a directory that contained pictures or videos, I would just see the default icon for that file type rather than a thumbnail…
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Is Your Messaging App Really Secure?
Messaging applications are one of the most—if not the most—important apps that we use every day. Whether it’s to stay in touch with family and friends across the world, contact coworkers, or run business operations, messaging apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, Skype and Facebook Messenger play an important part in our daily communications. We often share…
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How to Mention Someone in iMessage Groups on iPhone and iPad
Khamosh Pathak Sometimes, it’s difficult to get someone’s attention in a large iMessage group chat on your iPhone or iPad. However, if you mention that person specifically in a message, your friend will receive a notification about it. iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and higher have iMessage features specific to group chats. You can mention a…
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The Best Joysticks and Yokes for ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’
Logitech/Microsoft Realistic flight simulation is kind of a niche gaming genre at this point, but for fans, a new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is about as close to combining several birthdays at once. If you want to jump in to this exciting new entry fresh, or you haven’t played in a while, you’re going…
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How to Setup CloudWatch’s Log Aggregation Service
Log aggregation and analysis is a huge field, with entire product stacks being built around it to make it easier. AWS’s CloudWatch service collects usage metrics automatically, but it can also be configured to aggregate logs from your EC2 instances. Why Aggregate Logs in The First Place? Say you’re running a web server like nginx.…
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How to Customize the Apple CarPlay Screen
Apple If you use Apple CarPlay with your iPhone, you might be wondering how to change the order of the icons on your car’s infotainment screen. The solution is buried in the Settings app—we’ll walk you through how to set it up. At this writing, you can only customize CarPlay on your iPhone, not the…
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How To Analyze Your CloudWatch Logs with AWS’s Elasticsearch Service
Elasticsearch is an open source search engine. It’s commonly used in conjunction with log aggregation to make analyzing server logs easy. AWS offers it as a managed service along with Kibana, a visualization dashboard for Elasticsearch. Why Bother with Log Files? Everything in Linux is logged. System actions are logged to /var/log/syslog, and most applications…
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How to Check if Your VPN Connection is Actually Encrypted
I recently subscribed to a VPN service for my personal use so that my Internet connection from home is completely encrypted. With all the spying and hacking revelations going on these days, I don’t mind having a little bit of extra security on my side just in case. Once I had installed the software on…
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The Best Free Apps for a New iPhone
When I first got up new iPhone 5S (thanks to my parents), I instantly went to the app store and starting downloading apps! Having a smartphone and not using apps is like having a computer and only using it to browse the Internet. If you have an iPhone, you’re also lucky because the Apple app…
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Amazon Smart Plug Not Responding: 5 Fixes to Try
Smart plugs are among the simplest (and most affordable) ways to bring smart home functionality into your home. They are also some of the most versatile, allowing you to turn “dumb” appliances smart simply by controlling the flow of power. It’s a great way to get low-cost smart lighting by plugging in lamps or to…
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How To Connect A Projector To A Windows Or Mac Computer
Projectors are incredibly useful. Whether you are using them for Powerpoint presentations or in your home cinema and gaming setup, there is no better way to get a huge screen. Unfortunately, not all projectors and computers work together. Some projectors work via dedicated video cables like HDMI, DVI, or VGA, while others use various USB…
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Mavic Mini Vs Mavic Air 2: Which One to Buy?
DJI’s Mavic series of drones have set the standard for what compact camera drones can be, but over time the number of drones carrying the Mavic name has grown substantially. The Mavic 2 in either the Pro or Zoom models, represents the top of the range. So if you want to simply buy the best…
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How to Keep the Task Manager’s CPU Stats In Your System Tray
The Windows Task Manager has floating performance panels, but it also has a system tray icon that displays CPU usage. Here’s how to use it—and how to free up taskbar space so the Task Manager’s window shortcut will get out of your way. This trick works on Windows 10, but it’s been around for a…
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Do You Need a Premium Chair for Your Home Office?
Flamingo Images/Shutterstock If you spend eight or more hours a day working from home, you might be wondering if a high-end office chair is a worthwhile splurge. They can cost hundreds of dollars or more, so are the benefits worth the money? When it comes to big-ticket items, like a fancy chair, you’ll likely want…
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Stressed Out? It’s Time to Turn Off Notifications
Lucian3D For the last several years, I’ve been wearing a smartwatch all day, every day. Whether I’m awake, asleep, at home, at the store, working out, or anything in between, I have it on all the time. Then, this week, I realized something: This stupid thing stresses me out. Because constant notifications stress me out.…
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Did You Know? Windows Has Never Had a “System Tray”
ComicSans/Shutterstock.com Windows has never actually had a “system tray.” For 25 years, we’ve all been getting it wrong. Microsoft insists those icons are in a “notification area.” So where did the term “system tray” come from? And why does Windows 10 call it the “system tray”—but only once? That’s a Notification Area, Thank You! If…
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A Pocket Notebook Is the Best Productivity Booster
antstang/Shutterstock You can find productivity apps and tools for every imaginable productivity system and need out there, but it’s tough to beat the simple pocket notebook in terms of pure productivity-boosting power. Over the years between my career (testing out apps, life hacks, and productivity boosters) and my personal life (being obsessed with apps, life…
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9 Ways To Make Windows 10 Faster
Modern operating systems use more resources than ever before. Usually, this isn’t a problem as platforms like Windows, macOS, and most Linux distributions are optimized for modern computer hardware. Sometimes, however, you’ll find that Windows runs slower than you remember. There can be many reasons for this, and these 9 ways to make Windows 10…
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Search for Only Add-On Items on Amazon
Becoming a savvy Amazon shopper is an art. You’ve got to know how, when, and where to find the best deals and savings, how to utilize Warehouse Deals and Subscribe & Save offers, and so much more. However, what do you know about add-on items? Add-on items are a fairly new addition to Amazon, and…
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9 Best Xbox One/Xbox One X Accessories
If you only play Xbox casually, you may be happy with the equipment you get straight out of the box. However, if you play games on your Xbox One or Xbox One X regularly, you may prefer to up your game by picking out a wider range of higher quality accessories. This list contains 9…
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Use Google Location Sharing to Keep Track of Loved Ones
It seems hard to imagine now, but not too long ago, you couldn’t simply get in touch with someone anytime you wanted to. Once your child, spouse or friend was out of sight, you literally had no way of knowing if anything was wrong until long after the fact. The mobile phone made that a…
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5 Photo Recovery Tools Tested and Reviewed
Whoops! You just formatted your digital camera memory card by accident and now all of your pictures are gone! Or maybe your card became corrupted and none of the pictures can be read anymore? Unfortunately, losing or deleting pictures from a memory card is a very common problem simply because sometimes people simply press the…