macOS Activity Monitor The somewhat hidden Activity Monitor shows what’s currently running on your Mac. Better still, it shows in graphical form which programs and processes are affecting your Mac’s performance. You can find the Activity Monitor through Spotlight or the Go menu for Finder under Utilities. The Activity Monitor is located by clicking Go on the Finder menu bar in the Applications folder under Utilities. Included in the tool are three tabs: CPU, Memory, Energy, Disk, and Network....

Cord Cutting Devices When it comes to watching streaming content, providers now provide options for almost all platforms, including steaming via a web browser or a custom-built streaming app for your tablet or mobile device. You can also use your gaming console like PS4 or Xbox One to view streaming content. But there are dedicated streaming devices to consider if you want to watch on the big screen. Some, like the Roku Express stick, are affordable options for getting your feet wet....

The benefit to using PHP is that it lets developers display far more interactive and dynamic web page content without bogging down the browser or consuming the user’s CPU. These scripts are embedded directly into the web page HTML that produces that static content of the page. How to Embed PHP Into a Web Page Embedding PHP functions into an HTML web page is very easy. Just preface the script with <?...

Which Edition of Windows 10 Should You Choose? For many home PCs, Windows 10 Home can be a satisfactory edition that meets the needs of most users. Unlike previous Windows Home editions, Windows 10 Home includes most of the flagship features you’ll recognize from Microsoft advertisements such as Windows Hello, Cortana digital assistant, and Universal Apps like Edge, Groove, Photos, Mail, Action Center. But the big disadvantage with Windows 10 Home is the lack of control, particularly when it comes to the Windows Update service (more on this later)....

The good news is that Bloomberg sources report a white version of the iPhone 4, Apple’s most advanced smartphone to date, will supposedly be available in a couple of weeks. This will certainly make a lot of people happy. A white Apple device has a certain amount of charm, even if it’s the same device, all in all. Still, I can think of a few people who will jump and buy one in the first few minutes, even if they own a black one, too… (my wife…....

When using your Windows PC, you might get a Wi-Fi configuration error. Fixing the “Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” error, in particular, can be difficult. The error happens when your PC fails to secure a functioning IP address over Wi-Fi. Luckily, we have some solutions you can try to get rid of the error and return your wireless connection to a working state. Restart Your PC and Router You know the drill; if you call your ISP tech support, they will ask you to restart your network hardware....

When Windows 10 Creators Update is released to the public (expected in April), you’re going to find most of those tools in the modern Windows Settings app. Here’s a look at where to find the Troubleshoot section and how to run them. Windows 10 Creators Update Troubleshooting Tools To open the troubleshooting tools, head to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Here’s a look at the troubleshooters that are included as of build 15025:...

For me, I use search exclusively as it’s extremely fast to find and launch apps that I need. If it’s not working, my productivity comes to a screeching halt. If you’re experiencing an issue with the search bar, here are some fixes for Windows 11 search bar not working. Make Sure Search Bar is Enabled Note: The search bar on Windows 11 isn’t like the one on Windows 10. It appears as a search button next to the Start button on Windows 11....

Once you download the small executable, launch it to install Start8. Installation is a piece of cake following the install wizard. It doesn’t even require a restart. After finishing the install wizard, you’ll immediately see the familiar Start orb from Windows 7. Click on the Start icon and you’ll get a list of your installed apps and the Search field – Metro style – groovy! Right click on the Start icon and you’ll get a menu of extra options which include Run, Shutdown and picking a different Start icon....

Want to know more? Check out our detailed review below. What is Wondershare PDF Reader? Wondershare PDF Reader, as the name suggests, is a free tool that allows you to quickly read and review important PDF documents. It’s lightweight and multifunctional, allowing you to work in all kinds of environments, whether it’s at home or in the office. PDF Reader is Wondershare’s brand new offering for users, sitting alongside the more advanced PDFelement....

But even though something will be missing from the event next week, there will be plenty to talk about. Here’s a quick roundup of what to look for from San Francisco. New Macs – Barring a big Apple TV surprise, this is likely to be the sole big hardware announcement next week. According to 9to5 Mac, the rumor is that a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro could be announced on stage....

Previously most phone users out there had to rely on a native or downloaded YouTube application to get their flash-based videos to play properly. Now, thanks to the update, YouTube is now functional on any mobile phone browser that supports HTML5. Yup – that includes the iPhone and iPad too. Replace Your YouTube Mobile app with a link to the HTML 5 site. The interface will differ depending on what phone you’re using, but most phones support browser shortcuts to some extent....

I’ve recently been working on setting up a few new domain sites for a small company, and this resulted in me looking for free options. For the most part, most clients I deal with typically only need email and calendar. Docs are a bonus, but not really necessary. Because of this, everything else offered in the suite is just extra stuff that is almost never utilized. When I ask someone about it, it’s always the same response – “Why should I pay for extra stuff I’m not using....

The concept behind PDF/A is simple, but the instructions various vendors provide are awfully convoluted. Here’s the easy way to do it. For my example, I’m using Adobe Pro 9.3, but this works on Adobe Standard 7 and up. The higher the version, the better. First, open the PDF you want to convert to PDF/A. On the surface, an ordinary PDF and a PDF/A will look the same. The differences are under the hood....

First, use the USB cable to connect the tablet to the computer. Then on your Nexus 7 screen, you change modes, swipe your finger over the top left side of your tablet’s screen. The menu will show the connection mode your tablet is currently using. Tap it, and you’ll be taken to the screen in which you can easily select the mode to use. Media device (MTP) should be fine in most cases, and you shouldn’t have a problem transferring whatever files you want....

You’ll need a Mac running OS X 10.6 or later. In this example I am using Apple OS X Lion 10.7.3 running on a Mac Mini. Open the Mac App Store and install Windows Phone 7 Connector – It’s free. It downloads and installs and you’ll find Windows Phone 7 Connector in Launchpad. Start the app and you’re greeted with the following screen. Now connect your Windows Phone to your Mac with the micro USB cable....

Sadly, Google (YouTube’s owner) doesn’t have a great reputation for privacy. If you want to protect your account on YouTube, you may wish to manage (and boost) your YouTube privacy settings. Here’s how. How to Change Your Privacy Settings on YouTube YouTube allows you to manage some of the information that it shares with other users, such as your playlists and current subscriptions, in your YouTube settings area. You can change these settings via the website or YouTube app....

Merge contacts in Outlook 2013 Open Outlook 2013 and click on People from the navigation pane at the bottom. Select the person with whom you want to link another contact, click on the three dots right next to the edit option and select Link Contact. Under the Link Another Contacts heading, search the name of the person you want to merge and click on it. It will merge the contacts right away and will show you both names under Linked Contacts heading....

Sometimes, however, the endless pings of message notifications can start to wear you down. The good news is that it’s possible to control how and when you’re notified about new messages. Here’s how to mute iMessage on Mac. Mute iMessage on Mac with Do Not Disturb If you want to quickly mute iMessage on Mac, you can turn on Do Not Disturb. This will block any iMessage notifications, but you can set it up so that you are still able to receive calls if you wish....

Just find it on the Xbox Dashboard. I found it under the Apps section. You’ll get a video message from Larry Hyrb aka Major Nelson saying how cool of an idea this is and how it works– download the app. To start, you’ll need to create an account, add your credit card (if you have one, they allow cash via delivery too), address, and phone number. You can control the app with your controller or via Kinect which is cool because you shouldn’t have to pick up a phone or your controller to get your pies....