Tango is a VoIP app and service that allows you to send free text messages, make free voice calls, and make free video calls to anyone around the world, provided of course they also use Tango. You can do this on your Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Tango works on Windows PC and on the iPhone, iPad, Android devices, and Windows Phone. It has a simple interface, but the call and video quality have yet to be improved....
This week on Pureinfotech: Windows 10 Creators Update gets a new update system called Unified Update Platform (UUP), which will allow feature updates to be much smaller and install quicker than ever before. Windows 10 build 14965 — another test preview of the Creators Update — rolls out for PC and Mobile devices with a number of improvements, fixes, and a virtual touchpad for tablets to control external monitors. Cumulative update KB3200970 releases for the current version of Windows 10 (version 1607)....
This week on tech, Microsoft is reportedly planning to cut licensing fees for Windows 8.1 to PC makers to fight Google Chromebooks and Android low-cost devices. Xbox One March system update will start rolling out ahead of schedule, but to select Xbox Live members and only the beta version of the update. And the company also reveals the new low-cost Xbox One Media Remote for the game console. SkyDrive this week finally become OneDrive on every supported platform and Microsoft also renames Office Web Apps to Office Online to make the service less confusing for users....
When you’re looking for a spreadsheet app for Android, you’ll find plenty on the Google Play Store. We’ve tested the most popular ones and picked our favorites. The spreadsheet apps reviewed below work on Android phones and tablets running Android 5.0 and higher. The information below should apply no matter who made your Android phone or tablet (Samsung, Google, etc.). Desktop Power in an Android Package: Microsoft Excel Excel may be the longest-running spreadsheet app and it certainly has the largest market share....
If you want to step into the world of smart home devices, a smart plug is a great place to start. These internet-connected devices plug directly into a wall socket. And when you plug your device of choice into the smart plug — it could be a lamp, speaker, air conditioner, even a kitchen appliance — you’ll have instant remote control. These devices typically come with a companion app that allows you to set timers, create schedules, and even monitor the energy consumption of whatever electronics you plug in....
Keeping attendance records. Grading papers. Planning and preparing lessons that cover a wide range of subjects, etc. Teachers are responsible for a mega-amount of tasks and duties (too many to list here!), and before the digital age they did it manually. Today’s educational structure is different. Technology, with all its digital wisdom, has provided tools to assist a teacher in ways that were unheard of however-many years ago. No longer does a teacher have to stay until way after everyone has gone home to grade papers; she can do it on her commute to or from school....
Have you ever heard a great song on the TV or radio and wished you knew the name of it or the artist so you could track it down? Most of us have. Music ID apps help you identify that tune and also link to where you can stream or purchase it. Music ID vs. Music Discovery Most music apps for the iPhone rely on streaming or cached (downloaded) songs and audio....
TopMate C302 Laptop Cooling Pad Excellent price Good cooling power Solidly quiet fans USB pass-through port Feels pretty flimsy Not for larger laptops The TopMate C302 is an ideal budget pick for a simple and straightforward cooling pad, although it may not withstand extensive wear and tear. Design Setup Process Performance Price TopMate C302 vs. Kootek Laptop Cooling Pad Final Verdict Specs We purchased the TopMate C302 Laptop Cooling Pad so our reviewer could put it to the test....
The Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive, as it was known here in the UK) is one of the stalwarts of 16-bit gaming. Yes, it was ultimately overshadowed by the SNES, but you can’t overlook its wonderful catalog of games that included the Sonic, Streets of Rage and Phantasy Star series. Luckily, emulating all these classics isn’t too hard today. Here we show you how to set up Sega Genesis emulation on Retroarch so you can play your favorite games just as you remember them – or even better!...
Last week, Facebook extended its employee work-from-home arrangements until July 2021. It will also give those employees up to $1,000 to get set up. Chances are you won’t get that kind of stipend, but there are still things you can do to improve your in-home office. Key Takeaways Facebook employees will get $1,000 to buy healthier office gear and work at home.You’d be surprised how ergonomic your old office was.You don’t have to spend a ton of money to make your home office better than it is....
Surprisingly, few people use the OS X batch processing and automation app Automator even though it is an easy-to-use and powerful tool. You can just about automate any sequence of events in OS, actions linked to various software, and the presets saved as a “workflow.” It’s like an action in Photoshop, a batch process, but so much more sophisticated than that. It’s even more powerful if you combine the power of Automator with the power of Applescripts, OS X’s native scripting language....
As a weakened Vampire who woke up from a deep slumber you will have to collect a lot of materials and resources to make powerful weaponry and armor. These weapons and armor will come of use when you go and face high-tier bosses as you look to progress in the game. These bosses are also a source of getting rare items. It is difficult to locate most bosses so let’s check out how to find Goreswine the Ravager with his location in V Rising....
Our Valor Legends Eternity Gift Codes will give you all the free rewards you can have, once you redeem them. These items will help you level up way faster than you farming these resources yourself. So make sure to grab them before they all expire. These codes are working as of January 20, 2023, when we checked. But codes tend to expire in 2 to 3 days. We will be updating new codes as they are released....
Video editing doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated, but it does require the right equipment. Get started the right way with this beginner’s guide. Video Editing Computer Video editing doesn’t require an expensive computer, especially if you’re a beginner. You’ll need a decent monitor and video card, both of which come installed on most new computers. If you have an older computer, check it against your video editing software specifications to make sure it will work for video editing....
This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft quickly released an update on March 15 to fix a print issue after applying the March 9 update for Windows 10. Then the company soon made available a follow-up update on March 17 to address several other print problems caused by the March 15 update. In another Windows 10 news, version 21H1 became available for commercial customers to validate their apps and test the new feature update ahead of the official release....
This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft releases yet another emergency update (KB4078130) to disable the latest Intel’s patch to mitigate the Spectre vulnerability as a result of a firmware bug that could result in problems and even data loss. Also, the company made available update KB4058258 (build 16299.214) for PCs running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update that addresses a number of issues, including the bug that was causing problems with older AMD processors....
Quadpay, now known as the Zip app, is a payment app that allows users to pay money in installments easily. As a Zip user, you might have some queries about the order in progress or how the app works. If you are someone looking for tips about the same, we are bringing you a helpful guide that will teach you what does in progress order mean on Quadpay. So, let’s get started!...
A document open password is a password used to restrict the opening of a PDF file. In contrast, PDF owner passwords are used to provide document restrictions in PDF files. While this password is called the document open password in Adobe Acrobat, other PDF programs may refer to this password as the PDF user password or the PDF document open password. How to Set a Document Open Password on a PDF Some PDF readers may let you protect the opening of the PDF with a password but it’s usually specialized tools that include that option....
Windows SmartScreen is a program included with Windows that issues a warning when you land on a malicious or phishing website while surfing the web. It’s turned on by default in Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. It protects you against malicious advertisements, downloads, and attempted program installations as well. Windows SmartScreen Features As you browse the web and use Windows, the Windows SmartScreen filter checks out the sites you visit and the programs you download....
In August 2021, Microsoft has released a bunch of updates for many of its Surface products, including for its Surface Pro 7, Pro 6, Pro 5, Surface Laptop Go, Laptop (1st Gen), Surface Go, Surface Book 3, and Book 2 to fix security vulnerabilities and improve the overall experience. Here’s everything that Microsoft is updating in this new wave of updates. Surface Book 3 August 2021 update Surface Serial Hub Driver – System devices 9....
