Introduced with iOS 7 and still going strong on iOS 13, Background App Refresh is a feature that readies apps before you use them. Turn it on to allow your grocery store apps to gather current coupons before you get to the checkout line, or to have recent social media posts waiting for you when you open Facebook or Twitter. Why Use Background Refresh? Background Refresh works great if you use specific apps on a regular basis....
Twitch chat is one of the streaming service’s most popular features. It allows for communication between the streamer and viewers and is often integral in building a community around a single Twitch channel. Despite being so prominent, Twitch’s numerous chats can be rather intimidating due to the number of hidden features and specific lingo used by their power users. You Don’t Use Your Microphone in Twitch Chat A common misperception about Twitch chat is that it’s a form of verbal communication....
While playing Elden Ring, you might be wondering if you should use your weapon two-handed, or is it better to dual wield. Both of these ways to use weapons have their own merits and demerits. But while that might be the case one of the methods is slightly better than the others. So in this guide let us check two-handed vs dual-wield weapon use in Elden Ring. Two-Handed Vs Dual Wield in Elden Ring When you compare both of these combat styles it is safe to say that using your weapon Two-handed is better and more efficient than dual wield....
Despite being similar, USB-C and Lightning are not the same. They are among the most popular charging cables on the market, especially when it comes to mobile devices. The most significant difference between the two cable types is that Lightning is a proprietary connector used on iPhones and other Apple devices. Some other key factors set USB-C and Lightning apart. Overall Findings USB-C and Lightning (not to be confused with Thunderbolt) are protocols used for connection, communication, and power supply....
For those of you who were fans of Microsoft’s Windows Media Center, you might be disappointed with its absence in Windows 8. One of the best aspects of the operation system, turning your computer into a home theater, will no longer be a part of the Windows OS. So, how do you make up for this shortfall? Besides what is included with the OS, you can get some Windows 8 apps that will transform your PC into something very similar to Windows Media Center without missing out on much....
How To Beat Moder In Valheim To beat Moder in Valheim, you will need alot of fire arrows as well as a good melee weapon. When Moder is in air, make sure to fire as many arrows as possible, you should move out of all of its attacks as they’re very strong and whenver you get the opportunity, shoot the arrows at Moder. Before defeating Moder, you will need to summon him in the game....
The chopping block in Valheim is a workbench upgrade that will enable you to craft better weapons and items in the game. Getting it is easy and before you do that you will have to unlock it. Here’s what you need to do to get it in Valheim. How To Use Chopping Block In Valheim The chopping block is a placeable item in the game and is used to upgrade the workbench, to use the chopping block in Valheim, you will need to build it and place it beside the workbench to upgrade it....
The Ruination Bundle has officially been revealed in Valorant. For all of you excited players out there, this article will discuss everything you need to know about this new release. Ruination Bundle in Valorant Check out everything you need to know about the new Ruination Bundle in Valorant. The Ruination Bundle takes inspiration from the Ruination. This event was a catastrophe that is related to the Ruined King in League of Legends....
Waze is adding another celebrity navigator to its stable, TV host Karamo Brown. Brown is best known for Queer Eye and for hosting his own daily talk show. He joins the likes of DJ Khaled, Morgan Freeman, and, uh, Master Chief from Halo by adding a bit of flair to the GPS navigation experience. Here’s how it works. You open Waze and look for the “Drive with Karamo” banner. Once activated, the talk show host will replace the default robot voice as you drive around....
This week on Pureinfotech was a significant slow week due to the Thanksgiving celebration in the United States. However, the site covered a couple of things, including Microsoft improving the sign-in process ditching regular complicated passwords to access your account online using security keys, and biometric authentication using Windows Hello. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: Antlers and Horns to refresh your desktop....
This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft has announced that is discontinuing production of its Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, as the company prepares for the Xbox Series X launch. Windows 10 build 20170 released in the Dev Channel with minor changes and improvements expected to arrive with version 21H1. You can check everything that’s new (so far) with Windows 10 21H1 in this guide. As part of Windows 10 version 20H2, the software giant released build 19042....
This week on Pureinfotech, Microsoft rolled out the fifth Patch Tuesday update for the original release of Windows 11 and the supported versions of Windows 10. The company also made available a new preview of Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621) in the Beta Channel and a different preview (build 25115) in the new active development branch of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel with a brand-new feature known as Suggestions Actions and tweaks for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)....
Capacitors are found in nearly every electronic device, and serve several essential applications in circuit design. Capacitors provide flexible filter options, noise reduction, power storage, and sensing capabilities for designers, among other uses. In this guide, we take a look at the variety of capacitor uses in electronic products and equipment. What Are Capacitors Used For? Combined with resistors, capacitors are often used as the main element of frequency-selective filters. The available filter designs and topologies are numerous....
We’re coming to the end of another year, and like always, we’ve had a lot of advancements in tech, whether it be with hardware or with apps and software. Sometimes that’s where a lot of the fun resides with tech, in trying new things. Then again, that’s also where the frustration resides, when those new things don’t work as well as we wanted. We asked some of our writers this week, “What are the best apps and tools you have used in 2016?...
This article explains what an MP4 video file is, how to play and edit one, and convert one to other video formats that might work a little better on your device. What to Know An MP4 file is also known as an MPEG-4 Video file. You can play one with your favorite media player, or try the free VLC. MP4s can also be converted to other video types like MOV or AVI with Any Video Converter....
Microsoft will hold a Surface hardware event on October 12. The company may introduce a new Surface Pro 9, Surface Studio 3, and Surface Laptop 5. The event will be streamed live, but it’s unclear if it’ll be an in-person event for the press. Microsoft is planning a new Surface event in October. The company has already made the announcement, and it’s not sharing more details other than the event will be streamed on October 12 at 10 AM EST....
Temtem is a massively multiplayer creature collection adventure inspired by the popular game, Pokemon. Developed by CremaGames and published by Humble Bungle, TemTem which released on January 21, 2020, might be inspired by Pokemon but it is said to be far better than Pokemon. The game is yet to be completed but it has received a tremendous number of creatures for you to collect and add to your lineup. In this Temtem Sherald guide, we will explain how you can catch and evolve Sherald in Temtem and other things which you must know....
Having a smaller-sized TV doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice great features or picture resolution. We’ve rounded up our top picks from brands like Samsung, TCL, and Vizio and considered tons of extra features available to help you choose the right TV for your home. Bigger doesn’t always mean better, and many of the mid-sized TVs on our list pack in all the killer features of the best 65-inch TVs (killer resolution, HDR support, awesome contrast ratios, etc....
If you value sound quality in your home theater, you’ll want to invest in good speakers. Installing ceiling speakers can save you floor space and prevent you from having to hide wires - if you’re prepared to put up with the extra hassle on installing them. For most people, if you want decent ceiling speakers, we think you should just buy the Polk RC80i’s. Manufactured out of moisture-resistant, durable material, the Polk Audio RC80i can be used indoors or in a sauna or porch area (although they’re not suitable for outdoors)....
Heat and computers do not play well together. Laptop cooling pads were developed to combat complications brought about via high temperatures. As your computer works harder, it gets hotter. The more overheating, the sooner you will be searching for a new, replacement computer. Sometimes your laptop can get so hot that working with the computer on your lap becomes uncomfortable or even dangerous. A laptop cooling pad promotes good airflow around and through your laptop....
