Streaming devices allow you to stream content on Netflix, Hulu, DirecTV, et al. However, you can also play local files on your streaming devices. Because HDMI cables are so passe. In this article we explain how to play local files on your streaming devices. So, read on if you own an Android TV, Google Chromecast, […]
Continue ReadingForgetting your computer password isn’t fun. Thankfully, if you use a Microsoft account to sign into Windows 10, you can reset your password through Microsoft’s website and it’s relatively painless. But it’s a different story with a local account. If you forget that, it’s a doable but tedious process to reset the password for a […]
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There are all sorts of niche social networks. There are networks for gamers. Networks for beer drinkers. Even networks for academics. But possibly the best social network that you haven’t joined yet is Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a free, private, local social network for people that live in a neighborhood. That might not sound like such […]
Continue ReadingCan you still watch local news and weather after cutting the cord? Yes! If you have a Roku device, at least. Read the full article: Use Your Roku for Local News and Weather (and Save Money) MakeUseOf
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Many universities offer free access to Lynda‘s vast library of learning videos. But for those of us who aren’t affiliated with an educational institution, there’s a very easy way to gain free access. If you live in the U.S. or Canada, chances are you have completely free and unrestricted access to Lynda through your library. While […]
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Travelling across the globe has become much easier with the rapid strides in technology. There are entire social media apps for travelers, you can research your destination in detail before you ever leave, and you can even use Google Maps to be your own guide. But true travelers know that a local’s knowledge is incomparable. […]
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