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6 Fixes for an iPhone Not Receiving Texts

If your iPhone isn’t receiving text messages, it can feel like a big problem. After all, you could be missing out on something important. With most people communicating by text nowadays, not getting a text can be a big deal. If you’ve missed out on a text before, you know exactly what this feels like.

How to Add Tab Thumbnails to Google Chrome

Microsoft introduced thumbnail previews for software minimized to the taskbar back in Windows Vista. That taskbar thumbnail preview feature has remained a part of Windows ever since. Whenever you hover the mouse over a taskbar window, you’ll see a small thumbnail preview image for its software.

Which Smartphone Camera Is Best in 2022?

Over the past decade, the quality of smartphone cameras has steadily improved to the point where you can now take incredible photos without the need for a professional camera. However, it's hard to determine which smartphone offers you the most impressive camera with so many options out there in the market.

eToro vs. Coinbase: What Should You Use to Buy Crypto?

Over the past few years, the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency has paved the way to a multi-trillion-dollar industry. Because of this, there is now a wide range of platforms you can use to buy, sell, and store your cryptocurrency. Two top-rated cryptocurrency exchanges are Coinbase and eToro. But which of these should you choose when purchasing crypto?

The 7 Best DIY Bluetooth Speakers

Building your own DIY Bluetooth speaker couldn't be a more brilliant project to start your maker journey. It requires a small components list and fairly basic electronic skills. And besides the electronic element, it can provide the perfect reason for learning a little about woodworking or power tools.

What Is Subtweeting on Twitter?

Twitter is one of the most popular social media services out there right now, providing a simple and streamlined way to update your friends and followers on your life. With that popularity, however, comes a bunch of Twitter-specific lingo that you may not understand.

The 8 Best Apps to Use When Moving to a New City

Moving to a new place may make us all nervous and excited at the same time. You can meet new people, visit new places, and make new friends. However, you will face challenges like finding a suitable place to live in a secure neighborhood, the right businesses, shops to purchase items, good schools for your kids, and more.

10 Ways to Fix AirPods With Glitchy or No Sound

AirPods aren’t cheap, so you shouldn’t put up with any issues if the sound is glitchy, unbalanced, or stuttery. Despite the fact that you can’t open up your AirPods or go into the settings on the diminutive headphones, there are still plenty of troubleshooting steps you can take to fix glitchy audio.

What Is A Decentralized App (DApp)?

Thirteen years after the launch of the Bitcoin blockchain, the cryptocurrency world sees innovations on an almost daily basis. While plenty of work gets done on the blockchains themselves, lots of developers now work on applications that work on top of the blockchains. These applications stand out in both their function and their nature.

Will the Metaverse Be Free to Use?

There's a lot of talk about all of the promises of the "metaverse," the next stage in computing. The practical and entertainment ramifications of immersive experiences and the world painted with data are definitely staggering. But, will the cost be staggering too?

A Guide to MySQL for Beginners

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system with support for Structured Query Language (SQL). It helps in the development of a wide range of web-based applications and online content. MySQL runs on all OS platforms like Linux/UNIX, macOS, Windows and is an important component of the LAMP stack.

5 Free Resume Builders to Create Unlimited CVs Without Watermarks

The internet is full of free resume builders with unique features. But go deeper inside, and some online CV makers make you pay to download the resume or will put a watermark on it. Others limit the number of downloads, and a few will put a cap on how many times you can edit it. And then there's the question of privacy. It's annoying and unfair.

Remember LimeWire? It's Coming Back as an NFT Marketplace

LimeWire, the now-defunct peer-to-peer file-sharing company, is coming back to life. The company was picked up by Austrian entrepreneurs Julian and Paul Zehetmayr, and they are relaunching it in May as a user-friendly NFT marketplace “for art and entertainment, initially focused on music”. LimeWire is also expected to launch its own crypto token, LMWR, later this year.

What to Do If Your Crypto Wallet Gets Hacked

When we buy or sell crypto, we rely on our trusty wallets to keep our funds safe and secure. But no wallet is ever totally safe from cybercriminals, and many individuals have become victims of hacks, wherein their funds are either partly or entirely stolen. The thought of losing your crypto is very scary, but it's important to be aware of the necessary steps you need to take if someone else gains access to your wallet.

Top 12 Mac System Preferences Tips and Tricks

System Preferences is the hub for all of your Mac’s settings—you can adjust speaker outputs, display settings, privacy options, and whatnot from the utility. Apple has done a great job of making the System Preferences easy to use, and with multiple options in each category, you can easily customize your Mac to make it truly your own.

The 7 Best Digital Wind Speed Meters

Also known as an anemometer, a wind speed meter accurately displays the current air velocity and is most commonly used in sporting activities such as windsurfing, sailing, fishing, and archery. Additionally, anemometers are useful tools for maintaining and installing ventilation and HVAC systems.

6 Apps and Files That Are Probably Using Up All Your Mac’s Storage

If you’re like most Mac owners, you’ve only got limited computer storage, so it’s important to make the most of the space you have. Although the MacBook Pro can be spec’d with up to 8TB of storage, most people don’t have a spare $2,600 lying around so opt for Apple’s base model MacBooks, which start at only 256GB of storage instead. And if you’re on an older model, you could be dealing with half of that.

The Quick Guide to Mining Litecoin

If you're into crypto, you'll probably be aware of just how profitable mining can be. However, mining can also be time-consuming, energy-intensive, and a waste of money if not researched properly beforehand. So, if you're specifically interested in mining Litecoin, check out the recommendations and tips below so that you're in the know before getting started.

6 Reasons Why Your Next iPad Should Be Cellular

A cellular iPad can merge the power of a laptop with the connectivity of a smartphone, and it all comes in a super-portable package. iPads have really grown up in the past few years. They’re a lot more than just Netflix machines. Whether you use your iPad for fun or for productivity, choosing a cellular model lets you turn your tablet into a do-anything, go-anywhere device.

How Do Solid-State Drives Work?

These days, whether you're buying a new computer or upgrading an old computer, you'll want to buy a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a traditional hard disk drive (HDD). Indeed, switching from HDD to SSD is one of the best PC performance upgrades you can make.

Don’t Like the Shared Content on Your iPhone? Here’s How to Disable Shared With You

One of the useful features that came with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is Shared with You. This feature lets you quickly access content that people have shared with you in a dedicated section of your favorite Apple apps. For example, if your friend text a link to you, then you’ll see it show up in the Shared with You section of Safari.

How to Close Apps on Your Mac

When you get your first Mac, you might find it quite different compared to a Windows machine. The Dock is gleaming with different apps, the interface is prettier, there’s no Start button, and so on. But you also might notice there’s no X button in the top-right corner to close apps like there is in Windows.

Qualcomm at MWC 2022: Using AI to Boost 5G Speeds

Qualcomm's appearance at Mobile World Congress 2022 was characteristically eye-catching, wowing watchers with the reveal of the AI-powered Snapdragon X70 modem that the company hopes will deliver "breakthrough 5G speeds." The new X70 modem will become one of Qualcomm's most powerful bits of hardware to date and could be the last Qualcomm modem to feature in Apple's iPhones before the company switches to its own designs.

Why OnePlus Is Sticking With OxygenOS for Its Phones After All

As a part of its merger with Oppo last year, OnePlus announced that it would be unifying its codebase and work on a new unified operating system that would run on devices from both companies. The move was met with a lot of criticism, especially since OxygenOS has a strong fan following and is considered one of the key strengths of OnePlus devices.

9 Airbnb Rentals Every True Geek Will Love

For the true geek, any trip can be more epic if your lodging reflects the interests you hold dear. For many geeks, staying in a hotel is just not enough. If you want to pack as much escapism into a vacation as possible, you need a place that celebrates your fandom—whether that's Harry Potter or Game of Thrones, Star Wars, or The Lord of the Rings.

Instantly Make Your Mac Feel Faster by Disabling the Genie Effect

The Genie effect is a trademark feature of Macs that sets it apart from the monotonous UI of the competition. But if you hate this minimization effect for any reason, you can always disable it. Moreover, if your Mac has been with you for a while already, visual effects like the Genie effect can somewhat contribute to the slowing down of your Mac.

How Do I Find Compatible RAM for a Motherboard?

So much of our gaming, entertainment, and work-life relies on computers, that regular PC upgrades have become quite a necessity. However, buying an entirely new computer when your old one is perfectly up and running can be a waste. Especially since you can usually upgrade RAM to provide enough of a performance boost to tackle heavier workloads.