You’ve just finished installing Linux on your PC. You boot it up and notice that all your audio sounds like it’s coming out of a phone. You put your hand against your subwoofer and it isn’t working at all – even when you put on a song that would normally have very heavy bass. Most major Linux distributions use both the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) and PulseAudio for sound management....
SymphonyOS started life back in 2004 as an experiment in using HTML rendering for the desktop. In 2007, the project’s lead developer was asked to work with a Chinese PC maker to develop an OS based on Symphony. Now after a hiatus of several years, the project has been renewed with the aptly-named phoenix series of releases. SymphonyOS 14.1 was recently released, and although it is marked as a Beta (and not suitable for everyday use), this is a good chance to see the direction this innovative project is taking....
Tagspaces is a file and note organiser for all major platforms (including mobile). Unlike the “cloud-crazed” hype we see across all applications, using proprietary file solutions and not letting the user access their data outside of the software, Tagspaces is offline, open source, uses plain file formats, and has a simple yet ingenious tagging mechanism. It is extensible (“hackable”), cross platform, and free to use. Tagspces is a versatile application. It can be used as an effective file organiser to easily tag and find files of many types, as a notes organiser due to its built-in editors, and even as an alternative file manager that works across all platforms....
Welcome to Pureinfotech: The Recap edition. Each weekend I will bring you a compilation of articles of the week, including how-to guides, features, tech news, and more. This is simply a list with a brief description of pieces you might have missed or you might just want to read again. How to fix Windows 8 activation after clean install using an upgrade media: Apparently there is a workaround that fixes Windows 8 activation problem and makes possible to perform a clean install of Windows 8 using the upgrade media without a previous version of Windows already installed in your PC How to fix Firefox Metro style not launching in Windows 8: Many users are noticing that Firefox Metro for Windows 8 will not start even though after setting the web browser as the default browser....
Temtem is picking up the pace and this Pokemon-like game is steadily gathering a lot of players, there are tons of quests and items in Temtem for players to choose from and one of the items if the four-leaf clover gives you an enhanced ability to catch more Temtem. This guide will show you how to get four-leaf clover without crystal skates. How to Get Four-Leaf Clover Without Crystal Skates in Temtem If you have already reached the third island in Temtem, then it will be impossible for you to go back and get the crystal skates which are important to get the Four-Leaf Clover....
Google Drive is quite the tool, allowing you to create, edit, and share files and other documents from nearly any device in nearly any location. For Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, you can make them even better using add-ons. Here are some of the best Google add-ons to help you get the most out of these programs in 2022. To download add-ons, open any file in one of those three programs, then search the toolbar at the top for Add-ons....
Released in North America in 2001, the original Xbox was Microsoft’s first foray into the video game console market. It sold over 1.5 million units by the end of that year thanks to the popularity of games Halo: Combat Evolved, but there are plenty of other great titles that still stand the test of time. Here are our picks for the best original Xbox games. Some of these games are available for Xbox One through the Xbox Network service....
If you’re looking for more ways to deck out your ride with more tech, make sure to read our collection of the best ultrabooks before diving into our collection of the best laptop mounts for cars. This no-drill mount bolts onto the passenger seat, making it easy to install, fold away or remove in minutes. Thanks to the sure-grip tray, this reasonably priced mount can hold anything from a lightweight tablet to a larger laptop....
The best high-end home theater receivers are for those who want to elevate their A/V setups to the max. A luxury receiver typically offers more channels for your surround sound speakers, higher quality video, and additional features like Wi-Fi connectivity, 4K or 8K upscaling, and multiple HDMI ports to enhance your audio and video experience. If you have a high-end TV or projector and a luxury surround sound system to go with your TV, you’ll want an A/V receiver that can optimize the performance of your equipment....
Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images Whether it’s buying a physical product or booking a salon appointment, customers are getting used to purchasing more products, services, and memberships online. As of Q1 2022, ecommerce sales make up 14.3% of retail sales in the United States. Yet, 28% of small businesses in the U.S. don’t have websites, making it hard for their customers to shop with them and, in turn, causing them to lose out to competitors that are using dedicated ecommerce platforms to create a seamless shopping experience....
Maybe you’re moving into a new house, maybe your current gear is just so old and decrepit it’s just not worth hanging onto, or maybe you’re just getting into gaming for the first time. Whatever the case, putting together the ideal gaming setup can be an exciting, but daunting task. If you go at it piecemeal, you might well end up with a hodgepodge of gear, with a disorganized collection of tech, half of which you might not even need....
The idea that someone else can decide what you can or can’t access on the Internet is abhorring. Yet, this is the reality in many countries around the world. The Internet isn’t free. Governments, institutions and even individuals have arbitrarily assigned themselves the responsibility of deciding what is or isn’t good for your eyes and ears. To play your part in protecting Internet freedom, you must educate yourself about Internet censorship....
There are quite a few skills you need to master in this skateboarding game including Manual, Nose Manual and of course, Grind. Grinding is simple in THPS and it is something that needs balance. In this guide, we will explain the basics of how to Grind in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. How to Grind in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 On PS4, you have to press Triangle and on Xbox One you have to press Y right when you are near an edge that you can use for a Grind....
In Android, you can easily access recently opened apps using the dedicated “Recent apps” button, but if you want to open a new app that has not been opened previously, you will have to exit your current application, go to the Home screen and open the app drawer before you can tap to open the app. While there are several apps, like Swapps, that allows you to quickly access your app drawer from anywhere, most of them run in the background and drain your battery and memory resource....
If there’s one thing you can count on with each new smartphone iteration, it’s a significant bump in camera specs, but Vivo’s forthcoming smartphone line could truly take your stills and videos to the next level. The Chinese electronics manufacturer just announced the V25 series of smartphones, comprising the V25 standard edition and the V25 Pro. These phones place a major emphasis on camera technology, with the company saying users can leverage the camera system to “embark on a self-expression journey....
DIRECTV is a multichannel video distributor and television service American company based in California. It helps you live-stream your on-demand channels, sports, etc. It provides many channels on users’ demand, so it can be difficult to search for a particular channel. In this article, you will get to know about Fox Nation on DirecTV and also what channel is Fox on DirecTV. What Channel is FOX on DIRECTV? This article will tell you how you can watch the FOX channel on DIRECTV....
Drive-by-wire is a catch-all term that refers to a number of electronic systems that either augment or replace traditional mechanical controls. Instead of using cables or hydraulic pressure to control a vehicle, drive-by-wire technology uses electronic systems to activate brakes, control steering, and fuel the engine. There are three main driving components that drive-by-wire systems typically replace with electronic controls: throttle, brakes, and steering. These systems are typically referred to as electronic throttle control, brake-by-wire, and steer-by-wire....
Blooper in Super Mario Sunshine is a jet pack that you can equip in the game and it will take you from one point to the other quicker than anything else. While this can be tons of fun, there will be a time when you will wish to get off the blooper but that is never explained on how to do it. This guide will show you how to get off a blooper in Super Mario Sunshine....
Warhammer 40K: Darktide is quickly becoming a fan-favorite since its release recently. With thousands of players grabbing the game, there are many players who are not able to withstand horde attacks and find themselves on the losing side at the end of missions. Whether you’re playing a Fatshark game for the first time or are a hardened veteran, there’s still a lot to learn about this game. This survival guide for new players in Warhammer 40K: Darktide will help you out....
Synchronize Windows 10 Clock with an Internet Time Server: If you have set the Clock in Windows 10 to automatically set time then you may be aware that the current time is synchronized with an Internet Time Server in order to update time. This means that the clock on your PC’s Taskbar or Windows Settings is updated at regular intervals to match the time on the time server which ensures that your clock has accurate time....
