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1. It Still Runs 32-Bit Applications Not so long ago, people were making a transition from 16-bit to 32-bit. Today, there are still many people running 32-bit versions of their operating systems when 64-bit editions are available for fear that their old applications might not run on the newer version. To those who know how processor registries work, this would be like worrying whether you can put the same amount of clothes in your new washing machine with a 9 kg capacity as you did with the older one that had a 7 kg capacity....

How Viruses Work Viruses are pieces of software written to take command of a system and exploit its vulnerabilities. Some of them are destructive (i.e. those that erase your hard drive) and others have more strategic purposes (i.e. those that use system resources to attack another system). Most viruses replicate by sending themselves via email attachments, social media links, or other methods that can reach your friends and family. This is why it’s important to stay a step ahead of them through security solutions like antivirus software....

The main reason for Facebook Home to not be offered on the other platforms is that the Android OS is just more accessible, and that’s to both users and developers. This allowed for the development of Facebook Home, a launcher app. Use of the app gives users the ability to have an alternate homescreen and lock screen that allows for access to the Facebook features without having to open up an app or browser....

Want to speed up your Windows PC? You may want to stop background apps and processes from running in Windows. Why Defrag the Windows Registry Most Windows users have little need to deal with what goes on in the Registry Editor. It is where you find all your Windows device hardware and software settings as well as user preferences. Regular registry maintenance ensures a healthy, high-performing PC. With continuous PC use across a long duration (especially for older Windows systems and versions), you may experience freezes, slowdowns, and system interruptions....

Wondershare video editor is available for Windows and Mac OS X and the version we are reviewing today is for Mac OS X. The good thing that I like about Wondershare video editor is that it comes with plenty of features, like trimming, cropping, text overlay, transition effects, voiceover, etc., without making the software difficult to use or navigate. In fact, the user interface is so simple that anyone, even if you have no prior video editing knowledge, can use it....

You can’t blame them. You want people to enjoy your show, but they’re busy posting selfies of themselves to social media, chatting with their friends through text, and sometimes even playing Pokemon Go. While Rihanna not-so-politely asked her concertgoers to put their phones away and stop playing Pokemon Go, and Adele got angry at fans for filming her concert on their phones, some other performers, such as Rihanna, want a more strict rule....

Dropbox is great, but it is not the best. While we love Dropbox for its versatility and cross-platform compatibility, we also hate it for its inability to secure files in the cloud. We have to either live with it, and leave our files vulnerable in the cloud, or make the extra effort to encrypt the files before syncing them online. Alternatively, we can switch to another cloud storage app that places security as the top most priority....

The Chinese brand will be announcing the Xiaomi 13 line in China tomorrow, December 1. Of particular interest will be the Xiaomi 13 Pro and its enhanced camera system, which will bear the fruits of a new(ish) partnership with camera specialist Leica. We saw the first official results of that partnership in the Xiaomi 12S line, but the Xiaomi 13 will be the first big global outing for the team-up....

While it’s tempting, and in some cases useful to make use of these early deals, there’s one device that you should steer clear off now, and when the sale properly commences: the Apple Watch Series 3. On the surface, that might seem like an odd product to single out. After all, Black Friday tends to be a very useful time of year for Apple fans to add a new device to an existing ecosystem, without breaking the bank....

AppleCare for Mac Users Today, we will focus more on AppleCare for our Mac readers out there. However, it’s important to note that Apple also has AppleCare versions for iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV users out there. Beyond this, Apple has set up a special AppleCare+ for iPhone users who are more prone to damage due to the devices being mobile and usually more exposed to the elements. AppleCare+ covers accidental damage done by you twice, only requiring payment of a small fee before getting a replacement....

The most prominent online resume website is undoubtedly LinkedIn, the social network for professionals. But the resumes on LinkedIn are bland and unattractive. For a convenient way to create visually appealing resumes that can be shared with friends, you should check out a web service called Zerply. Introduction Zerply is a wonderful free web service that helps you create and share your resume online. In addition to an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the site features an excellent yet simple option of visual themes to choose from....

What Is Facebook Marketplace? Founded in 2016, It’s best to think of Facebook Marketplace as Craiglist but on Facebook and with your real identity (hopefully) attached. As of April 2021, Facebook indicated on an earnings call that more than 1 billion users of its network used Marketplace, 250 million of which are monthly users. What helps differentiate Marketplace over the likes of Craigslist and eBay is more direct interaction and conversation....

It’s a pretty old format, but it’s still going strong, proven by the fact that both Microsoft and Sony tried omitting it from their Xbox One and PS4 respectively, but both ended up adding it back in due to popular demand. Long live DLNA! We’ve sifted through the good and the bad of DLNA streaming apps, and whittled it down to the best. So scroll on down and take your pick....

The following is a review of our top recommendations of Android homescreen launchers to suit every taste and functionality. Each app has between hundreds of thousands and millions of downloads on Google Play Store and a current rating of 4.5 or higher. 1. Evie Launcher If all you’re looking for is superfast access to the apps, Evie Launcher is a straightforward way to get the best results. Featuring an infinite vertical scroll and search mode options, you quickly reach the app without any fuss....

While it might be a no-brainer for some people as to which ultrabook to choose, it is still worth deliberating the merits of each MacBook model. After all, we use our laptops in different ways. 12-inch Macbook versus MacBook Pro 2015: Specs Both ultrabooks have Retina displays and 8 GB RAM for the base model. The similarities just about end there. The MacBook comes with a 256GB storage space while the MacBook Pro comes with a 128GB storage, both for the base model....

1. Digg Digg Digg Digg is a WordPress plugin that allows you to generate social media/sharing buttons for your site. It comes with plenty of customization options, and one of them is the ability to make your sharing bar floating. In the backend, you can configure whether the social sharing bar is shown on the Home/Posts/Pages/Category and should it be displayed horizontally or vertically. The floating sidebar option is not enabled by default....

1. Make your documents read-only Microsoft Word 2013 allows the user to make documents read-only so that no one else will be able to edit the document. This is very similar to converting the document to PDF format so that it becomes the final copy without editable content. This feature is called marking the document as final. Follow the steps below to mark the document as final and make it read-only....

Fortunately, if you use an Android device, you have some great apps that can help you when you are in danger. These apps help you connect to your friends so you can let them know about your situation and find a way out of it. Here are four such apps that you can use on your device: 1. SOS – Stay Safe! If you ever feel like you are being stalked, SOS – Stay Safe!...

1. WooBox Woobox is one of those really cool tools that does it all. The main feature of Woobox is to show your Pinterest boards and pins as a tab on your Facebook page. Creating Facebook Tabs is easy but this tool makes it one-click-easy to draw your Facebook fans over to your Pinterest page. Just click on the “Install Pinterest” tab in Woobox and allow the app access to your Facebook account....

1. Using strong passwords This is the first and foremost setting that a user needs to be responsible for. You should be using strong and secure passwords so that no one will be able to use brute force methods to guess your password. So what is a strong or secure password? The password which is: Not a dictionary word (regardless of any language)Not a variation of a dictionary wordNot a sequential or repeated wordDoesn’t include any personal information like name, birthdate, Govt....