To do this you need a few things: If you need help setting them up Click either link in the list above. Note that this will work with other operating systems on a virtual machine as well, not just Ubuntu. Let’s get the dual-screen setup going! Step 1 In Virtualbox with the VM running, Click the Machine menu on the VM window. From the menu Select Switch to Seamless mode....
It’s regularly priced at $219.99 but today you can grab it for just $169.99. Power your streaming and gaming with Next Gen AC Wi-Fi, which utilizes Multi-User MIMO technology to keep multiple Wi-Fi devices online at the same time and the same speedEnjoy your favorite online games and streaming content without buffering or lag via dual-band speeds up to 1.9 GBPSConnect 4K TV, gaming console, laptop and more with four Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired transfer speeds 10x faster than Fast Ethernet3 external antennas expand Wi-Fi range throughout a medium-size homeEasy setup, generate guest passwords, monitor your Wi-Fi remotely and more with Smart Wi-Fi software...
Google’s answer to that usage share grab? On the same day that Windows 8 was released to the public, the search giant posted an invitation on the official Google Blog for all Windows 8 users to “Get Your Google Back.” The process for doing so is easy as pie, thanks to a simple guided tutorial found at GetYourGoogleBack.com, but Google’s accompanying video is still worth a watch, even if only for the groovy tunes....
Why Shop Online? Plenty of benefits! Stay home, conduct research, get the best price, etc. But recently, I have an even more compelling reason! CASHBACK! Yup, imagine that, Cashback for nearly everything you buy on the internet! Needless to say, getting free money back for something you were going to buy in the first place is pretty groovy indeed! What is Cashback? Cashback itself is nothing new; it has been around for a long time in the retail industry....
Slack Launches Video Conferencing for Mac and Windows The new camera button is available in the Slack App, which users can click to start a video call. Users can initiate a call to either individual users or to an entire channel for a group voice or video call. Although the group calling is maxed out at 15 participants and requires a paid account, I can vouch for its simplicity and quality....
CCleaner is a free tool that allows you to do all this in one easy-to-use tool. Today we’re going to cover the features available in this handy tool. Install CCleaner Download CCleaner and then run the installer file. You can also download a portable version of CCleaner, if you’d rather not install the program. Before you install CCleaner, you may want to set some options. To do this, click Customize....
All you need to do is download the free Roku App for Android or iOS. All devices need to be on the same network, and the video or music stored locally on the device. Stream Media from Android or iOS to Roku After downloading the app, sign into your Roku account and select the Roku box on your network. Then tap Play on Roku and select the photos or music you want to stream to your TV....
The TechGroove Show Notes Microsoft Office 2013Install Microsoft Office 2013 (365 Home Premium)Windows SkyDriveGoogle Buys Mac and iPhone Mail Client SparrowInfinite Cloud Storage with Bitcasa Public BetaGoogle’s Nexus 7 16GB Model sells out – via CnetSamsung Galaxy S III Sales Reach 10 Million – via The Verge Groovy Tip of the Week: Boot Directly Into Desktop with Start8 @ 58:17 on the show — I have to comment about Siri. I just love Siri and I dictate to her all the time to write texts and emails....
Extending your Mac’s (or PC’s) display to an iPad isn’t new. Programs like Air Display used to do it via Wi-Fi however I’ve found it drains the battery quickly and the performance is slow. Today however, Air Display version 3 and a newcomer, Duet Display, let you use your iPad as a second monitor through your 30-pin or Lightning cable. Let’s take a closer look at the details and compare the two products — “Air Display Vs....
Google Now Launcher You can easily install the Google Now Launcher from the Google Play Store. Once it’s installed, you will be asked if you want to start with a new set of icons or keep your existing ones, as seen below. After setting the Google Now Launcher as your launcher, you’ll notice a few notable differences. The first one is on the home screen. The dividing line between the bottom app icons and folders and the rest of the screen has disappeared and the whole area is transparent....
Another cool thing you can do is play a song you don’t know the name of, but only the lyrics. For example, you can say “Alexa, play the song that goes: and you give yourself away” and Alexa will play With or Without You from U2. Owners of an Echo device have already had this option, and results will vary based on the song you’re looking for. Still, it’s nice to see consistency with Alexa among all platforms and device form factors....
Apple Music Autoplay With the Playing Next queue, you can view and change which songs play next. The feature works with songs, albums, and playlists. Autoplay, when activated, adds similar songs and plays them at the end of the Apple Music queue. To get started, you must have at least one song in your queue. If you don’t, right-click on a song in Apple Music and choose Play Next. You can also drag music to the queue....
Update: This article was originally written for Office 2010. For modern versions of Office 2016 or higher or Office 365 check out our updated auto recover article. The apps may look different but the basic idea is the same. Save Document Dialog If you don’t save your file or your app crashes, you’ll be able to recover it later using the default Auto-Save features of Office 2010. Note that at the time of this writing, this feature only works for the following Office 2010 Applications:...
Vudu, Walmart’s streaming video service, has now arrived for the fourth-generation Apple TV with purchasing limitations. The new app lets you watch the movies and TV shows you’ve purchased or added to your Vudu library via its UltraViolet technology that allows you to save a digital version of your DVDs and Blu-ray discs. However, the limitation is the inability to rent or buy videos directly from the Vudu Apple TV app....
What is monitor resolution? How does it differ from the refresh rate? Which is more important when considering refresh rate vs resolution? We’ll take a look at these questions and more below to help you understand the difference between them. What is Monitor Resolution? Monitor resolution is a measure of how many pixels your monitor can display. The higher the resolution of a monitor, the sharper the images are. You also need to factor in the screen size—a smaller monitor at a specific resolution will provide sharper images than a larger monitor at the same resolution....
Want to know more? Let’s dive in. If you look in Process Explorer, it doesn’t reveal much about SearchFilterHost, but it does let us know that it is a child of SearchIndexer.exe, which we covered in a previous article. If you want to disable the service for some reason, it can be done following those instructions. SearchFilterHost.exe normally doesn’t use much memory or CPU power and is generally light on system resources; however, there have been a few rarer complaints we’ll talk about below....
Wi-Fi Calling is broadly available in the United States and other countries. Most smartphones in 2020 support Wi-Fi Calling. Ultimately, however, it’s up to your cellular carrier whether it works in your area. To turn on Wi-Fi Calling on your iPhone: On Android, the process of turning on Wi-Fi Calling varies by the software version. For most users, you should go into the Settings, then search for “Wi-Fi Calling,” then turn the setting ON under the Wi-Fi settings for your mobile device....
The Larger Screen Smartphone Most smartphones, even the cheaper models, such as this Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2, will have a much larger screen than a regular feature phone. That translates into a better web browsing experience, easier for reading documents, and an overall improved experience. Processing Power and Apps High-end smartphones have specs that rival full desktop computers. Just imagine the fact that Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, has versions featuring an octa-core CPU and most flagship smartphones use quad-core processors....
New in 4.4 Saying “Okay Google” will now activate Google Search from anywhere on the Home Screen or in Google Now. This does not function while the phone is locked or in other apps X unless the phone specifically has built-in support for it like the Moto X does.Will run on phones with as little as 512MB RAM.Core system apps now use less memory and attempt to protect against memory leaks from other apps....
Before Your Lose Your Device Create a Passcode Depending on the model you have, the instructions may differ slightly. On my Kindle, I go to Settings > Device Options > Device Passcode. But whether you have the Kindle PaperWhite or a Kindle Fire HD, make sure you have a passcode enabled. Here’s how to create a passcode on the Fire HD. Your Contact Information Put your contact information on the outside of the device....
