How to Wrap Text Around a Picture in Word by Carl Thorne on Scri...
Sunday, August 26, 2018
7 Top Secret Features of the Free VLC Media Player by Saikat Basu
A few months back, VLC Media Player
got Chromecast support and 360-degree video views. It’s just another
tiny notch on the popularity of the open source player which can handle
anything that you throw at it (as long as it’s a media file!).
The
Windows version of the player is closing in on 50 million downloads,
and that’s discounting all the other platforms it can be installed on.
Perhaps the secret to its longevity is the modular design which gives it
a rich set of features. Today, let’s focus on the few “secret” features
under the hood which you can use every day.
1. Use VLC as a Video Downloader for YouTube
There are several capable free downloaders available for YouTube. But,...
Best true wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
Earbud
makers have been busy doing away with wires—a good thing whether or not
your phone still has a headset jack. You no longer have to deal with
cords if you don't want to. True wireless earbuds connect to one another
and your audio source via Bluetooth.
No wires mean no inline
microphones or controls, but truly wireless earbuds sound just as good
as traditional Bluetooth counterparts (for better or worse). They also
boast all of the features we've come to expect from earbuds designed to
work with your smartphone, tablet, or PC.
Since Apple’s AirPods
became a runaway hit, an endless stream of companies have rolled
out their own true wireless earbuds and earphones....
Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth vs. USB tethering: Which is best for you? By Amanda Kooser, Komando.com
You have your laptop open and ready. You need to answer some emails
or complete a work assignment, but there’s no Wi-Fi in sight. This could
end up being a frustrating situation, but there’s a simple workaround
that can get you online in a jiffy.
All you need is a device,
either Apple or Android, with a cellular connection. The connections are
slightly different depending on the device you use.
The
first thing you have to do is set up your personal hotspot. Apple and
Android mobile devices can share their data connections just like a
Wi-Fi hotspot. That means you can get your laptop online and enjoy
working with a full keyboard rather than tapping with your thumbs. Your
...
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Microsoft Surface Go review: A pint-size PC for getting work done by Daniel Howley
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Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface line of products has been a continuous bright spot for the company ever since it transitioned from Windows 8 to Windows 10. The Surface 3 and Surface Pro
were fantastic tablet-laptop hybrids, and the Surface Laptop is a sleek
notebook....
