Note: This process works the same in Windows 7 and 8. You just need to install Windows Media Center on Windows 8 first. First, make sure you have Windows Media Center set up. Then you’ll need an internal or external TV Tuner card installed in your computer. You’ll also need Satellite, Cable or an over the air antenna. Configure Windows Media Center for Live TV Launch WMC and scroll down to TV then Live TV Setup....
The Carousel is at the top of your Kindle Fire home screen. There you can scroll through recently used items with a cover flow-like experience. To remove an item, tap and hold the item’s icon until the dialog appears. Then tap Remove from Home. You can also scroll over to the “For You” section, tap and hold an item, and tap Remove from Home” to get rid of it....
Samsung posted a press release last weekend with proof of its innocence in the cause of the burned up Galaxy SIII. Additionally the original poster of the burned phone images admitted “It occurred due to a large amount of external energy and there was no fault with the phone.” According to Samsung’s investigation, the phone was first damaged by water, and then put into a microwave in an attempt to dry it out....
For Facebook users on the old messages system, you won’t have this feature yet, in spite of what was announced last month on the Microsoft Office Blog. Old Facebook messages users can only attach links, photos and videos to their message, whereas new Facebook Messages users can attach anything and everything. But the magic happens when you attach a .doc, .ppt, .xls, .docx, .pptx or .xlsx file. On the recipient’s end, they’ll have a dropdown menu next to the attachment that lets them View on Office....
With the HDHomeRun Prime from SiliconDust, a CableCARD, and Windows 7, you can watch TV from any computer on your network. You can also record full 1080i broadcast resolution, watch, pause, record and rewind live TV, and set a schedule to record all of your favorite TV shows. While the CableCARD industry has done its best to make the initial installation and activation of the CableCARD device cumbersome, once over that hump, using the HDHomeRun Prime is simple and reliable....
Control Windows 10 Feedback Frequency The Windows Feedback feature was introduced in the preview builds of Windows 10 for Insiders but has made its way to the final stable versions for consumers. It provides a good way to let Microsoft know what you like or don’t like about the new OS. You can also see what other users are saying and vote up their requests and comments in different categories....
Of course there are several work-around methods that you can use such as PLEX or Tonky. But we want an easy way – one standard be it DNLA or Miracast – that allows you to stream your content between devices no matter the platform. Well, one of the developers for ClockworkMod, Koushik Dutta, has released a final version of an app for Android called AllCast that allows streaming to Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, Smart TVs and other DLNA capable devices....
Tag My Doc is a useful online service that lets you share documents online and let people interact with them. The best thing about the service is that you can view comments made by other users and interact while discussing the document and its contents. The document tag helps people download the document to their smartphones. Plus all the commonly used document file types are compatible with it. Using TagMyDoc Using the service is easy....
Use Physical Buttons on Surface RT Tablet To take a screenshot of the full screen on your Surface, press and hold the Windows button and the volume down button. Tip: Press and hold the Windows button, and you’ll feel a bit of a vibration, then press the volume down button. You might not think it took a shot, because there’s no confirmation sound or message, but it did. By default, screenshots are placed in the My Pictures > Screenshots folder....
This week join host Josh Windisch, Brian Burgess, Austin Krause and Steve Krause – aka Mr. Groove is back. This week the gang talks about Steven Sinofsky’s sudden departure from Microsoft – another Scott Forstall situation? Google’s new Nexus 4 smartphone sells out in under an hour in the US, and it only 15 minutes to sell out in Germany. The iPhone 5S is rumored to be coming the first quarter of 2013 – is this a new product release strategy for Apple?...
One great way to make sure your writing is web-ready is to compose it in Google Docs and then use an add-on for SEO. With these types of tools, you can prepare your content before you put it into WordPress or another CMS. Semrush SEO Writing Assistant If you’re familiar with SEO then you’re likely also familiar with SEMRush. This website offers a variety of SEO tools and has an add-on for Google Docs that you’ll like called Semrush SEO Writing Assistant....
Dark mode Dark modes are what it’s all about these days. The feature even helps the user save battery power, some claim. It also makes the app look much nicer (depending on your personal preferences, that is). What’s certain is that it makes apps much easier on the eyes in the dark, when you’re playing with your phone instead of getting some sleep. Some of the popular Android apps out there that already feature one of these modes are the Google Play Store, WhatsApp, and also Google Keep, as well as Calendar....
Physically, the new iPad looks and feels almost identical to iPad 2. It’s 1 millimeter thicker and has a slightly more tapered rear panel. It’s also 1.8 ounces heavier than iPad 2. But the more apparent changes are noticed after turning the device on. The first thing you’ll see is the beautiful new 2048 x 1536 retina display. It looks every bit as crisp as the iPhone 4 and 4S display....
Have you ever wanted to take a look at the history of a document, spreadsheet, or presentation you are working on? Recently we took at look at tracking changes in Word 2010. Google Docs has a similar tool, and they’ve just updated it and increased usability ten-fold. This feature is especially useful on collaboration projects so that you can see exactly what each author has put into it. The Old Google Docs Revision History Google Docs has always had a decent revision tool for looking at the history of changes in your document....
Mercenary Ops In Mercenary Ops, you’re playing the character of a mercenary. Your task is to complete missions as you take on infected creatures that are affected as a result of a biological crisis in Europe. This game is free and offers many different levels to complete, with in-app purchases too. As you complete levels, you will be able to upgrade your character with latest equipment so that you can complete harder levels....
Hide the Notch This is arguably one of the first things you’ll want to do. The OnePlus 6T has what the company calls a “teardrop notch” for the 16MP front-facing camera. Now, this notch takes up far real estate than the notch on the Google Pixel 3, and after a couple hours, it really isn’t that bad. Still, if you find it annoying, the company has you covered as it allows you to hide it....
I know a lot of people are thinking “why not use Dropbox or Skydrive?” Well, you’re right. That is a perfect option while you’re on the go, but when I’m on my local network, FileApp lets me open an ftp address in Windows explorer and copy/paste the files directly. It takes out the “middle man” while on the same WiFi network. Using FileApp on iPhone with Windows First install FileApp on your device from the App Store....
Things You Will Need to Create Timelapse: A device capable of capturing a timelapse (Smartphone or DSLR)A modern PC or Mac with decent specsAdobe Creative Suite or any other editing software you prefer Methods: Method 1 – Video sped up – Use a DSLR or other camera The easiest way to create a time-lapse is to put your smartphone or camera on a tripod and record a video, which you will afterward speed up on your computer....
What is an Emoji? An emoji is a visual representation of an emotion, object, or symbol. Emoji can are in modern communication apps such as your smartphone’s text messaging or social networking apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. To access your library of emoticons in any app, tap the smiley face icon on the keyboard. This will reveal a library of emoticons organized into categories. On iOS, your most recently used emoticons are displayed, followed by emotive images, animals/creatures, food, sports/activities, motor vehicles, technology/equipment, hearts/symbols, and flags....
What Does “LMAO” Mean? The term means “laughing my ass off,” and it’s typically seen in messaging apps such as Telegram, Messages, WhatsApp, and on social networks like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The abbreviation is almost certainly limited to use with family and friends and not in the workplace. It’s used as a reaction to something said by someone else in a text or social network and is textspeak for “that was funny” or “that really made me laugh....
