I use my wireless Wi-Fi network to stream media and provide Internet connections to my smartphone, tablets, and laptops around the house. My home network includes a router which is 802.11n compatible, meaning that it supports the current fastest available consumer-grade Wi-Fi protocol. But I know that my Internet provider (Comcast) provides much faster connections to my wired desktop computers, and I’d love the benefits of faster speeds on my Wi-Fi connected devices....

The other day I wanted to check out a new TV show on the Starz website. Unfortunately, when I tried to play it in the desktop version of Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 , all I saw was the error message below. Enable Flash Player in IE 11 To make it work, launch Internet Explorer 11 and click Options (gear icon at the top right-corner) and then click “Manage add-ons”....

Create a PIN to Log in The ability to create a PIN to log on was introduced in the first iteration of Windows 8 which I wrote about before and you can read that article here. This feature is still there with Windows 8.1 update 1 but getting to where you need to be is a bit different. The PIN will just be for your local machine, and you’ll still need to enter in your complete Microsoft account login password when accessing other Microsoft services....

Most of the updates in Windows 8.1 are very much welcomed, but one of the changes the company made is putting a Power button at the top right corner of the Start screen — next to your name and the Search icon. If you’re using a touch-enabled device, having the power button located there can be quite annoying. Sometimes your finger or thumb accidentally hits it when you try hitting the search icon, or try to swipe in the charms bar....

In order to get a 4 GB Xbox 360 with Kinect for $99, you have to go to one of the stores I’ve mentioned above with the offer code 885370366266 (or print out the offer coupon that you can find here) provided you also acquire a two-year subscription for Xbox Live Gold. That will set you back another $14.99 a month. So although it sounds great on the surface, like a mobile phone contract, in the end you pay $459 once you bake in the Xbox Live Gold services....

The outline of future Xbox console plans includes references to SmartGlass, which was announced at E3 this month, as well as an update to the Kinect and Project Fortaleza, which seems to be the MS take on Google’s Project Glass – 4G and WiFi-enabled glasses that add an augmented reality component. Also discussed are a Metro dashboard for the console and Xbox TV apps. The leaked document was posted on Scribd for a while, but has since been pulled....

Even if you don’t have the Kinect, your console starts up much faster (two seconds according to Microsoft) with the Instant-On setting enabled. While this is a convenient feature, it also requires more electricity, and, while the extra cost on your electric bill may seem negligible to some, about $20 more per year, you might want to conserve the energy and save a bit of money as well. If every Xbox One owner would do this in the United States, it’s estimated that we could save up to $250 million per year in energy costs....

Old original article… A few days back, we posted a guide to help users transfer bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox to Google Chrome. If you use multiple computers and want to make sure that bookmarks saved on one PC are saved automatically on any other PC or even if you just want to transfer bookmarks from one browser to another, try Xmarks. Xmarks is a handy extension available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Internet Explorer that allows users to seamlessly synchronize bookmarks and other browsing data among different browsers and computers....

This guide walks you through the methods and options for sharing a document in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on both Windows and Mac. Share a Document on Windows The steps for sharing a document in all three applications are basically the same on Windows. What’s different is that you can use special file types in each. To get started, follow these steps to share a document in any of these three apps....

Google YouTube and Lenovo, along with space organizations around the globe, are sponsoring science experiments aboard the International Space Station. Students aged 14 to 18 are eligible to submit ideas in video format to YouTube. Five renowned judges will be looking over each submission and giving it a score. YouTube users also get a chance to rate their favorites. The submission with the highest score wins. Regional Winners will be announced January 31, 2012....

Until authenticator apps came into the picture, enabling 2FA meant that you had to enter your phone number into every app and website, which would then generate and send you a code to input. Using an authenticator app can make this process less painful: once set up, all you have to do is enter the token it generates. There are a few of these apps out there, like LastPass and Google Authenticator, and Authy is another option offering easy setup and use....

Did you know that it’s possible to mirror your iPhone to your TV even if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection? If you have the right devices or the right adapter, you can mirror your screen without the need for Wi-Fi at all. Here’s how to mirror iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi. Can I Mirror iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi Using Any Apple TV? If you have an Apple TV, you may be able to mirror your iPhone to your TV without either device being connected to Wi-Fi....

Thankfully, you can delete someone on Snapchat pretty easily. Deleting a Snapchat user doesn’t stop them (or you) from re-adding them in the future. You can also block a Snapchat user to prevent them from trying to return to your list of friends. Alternatively, you can stop notifications from a Snapchat friend by muting them. If you want to know how to mute, delete, or block someone on Snapchat, follow the steps below....

For example, you can run a Check Disk command to search for and repair errors on your local drive. In addition, it allows you to run System File Checker (SFC) or Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) scans to find and repair corrupt system files on your hard drive. These tools all require PowerShell to run with administrator-level privileges. If you want to open PowerShell as an admin on Windows 11, follow these steps....

What is Apple Pay? First announced in 2014, Apple Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Apple. Initially only available in the United States, Apple Pay is now available worldwide, although support differs by country. On iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, you can use Apple Pay to make purchases in person, through apps, or via the web. In stores, transactions occur through a contactless-capable point-of-sale terminal, coupled with two-factor authentication....

Clean Install Windows 10 Using Fresh Start To use the Refresh Tool, your computer must be connected to the Internet throughout the entire process. Your computer must also be running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later. It does not work on prior versions of Windows 10 or earlier. First, click Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery and then click the link, Learn how to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows....

However, when you delete a LinkedIn account, it doesn’t mean that all your data is immediately wiped from its backup drives. According to the Linkedin privacy policy: Thankfully, LinkedIn seems to care more about your privacy than other networks. So if you don’t want to wait for LinkedIn’s automated removal process: Log in to your account and click the Settings & Privacy from your account menu at the top right of any LinkedIn page....

Now Google has added a fun Tennis game in celebration of the Wimbledon tournament. Here is a look at how to find and play it. Play the Hidden Tennis Game with Google Search To get started, open your browser and head to Google and type “Wimbledon Scores” into the search box and hit Enter or click the “Google Search” button. When the results come up, you’ll find a purple box with the current scores in the nav bar with different categories like “Men’s Doubles and more....

If you’re on one of those shiny new 4G phones, then likely you want to take full advantage of your screaming fast connection. One downside of the 4G connection is that when the phone sleeps, it also snoozes the 4G signal. Let’s put an end to that. At this point in the game, this article only applies to the HTC Evo 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S (Epic 4G), but as more 4G phones hit the market it should cover those as well....

The search button is near the bottom of the home screen (just north of the dock). The button’s purpose is to provide an easy way to search for texts, files, settings, websites, photos, and apps. It makes finding items on your iPhone easier. However, it’s also easy to accidentally tap it while navigating your home screen. If you want to stop seeing this icon, we’ll show you how to remove the search button on the iPhone home screen using the steps below....