Wordle has taken the world by storm and is still going strong after the takeover by NY Times. If you missed out on the viral word game when it was truly viral and are now thinking about getting into it, you might wonder – what do the colors green, yellow and gray mean in Wordle? The colors play an important role in your guesses – here’s everything you need to know about their meanings....
As we’ve covered many times before, hackers are no longer satisfied with using their skills to destroy computers. After all, whats the point of putting yourself out there as a cybercriminal if all you do is perform petty damage? This is the reason why malware developers these days are putting efforts into moneymaking schemes, such as ransomware and sneaky bitcoin miners. While these are good means for a malware developer to make some money on the side, the golden egg is the means of accessing someone’s bank account....
If you’re in the market for a new computer, you might find yourself a bit overwhelmed when contemplating all the options available on the market. But before you rush out and purchase another laptop, stop and consider if a mini PC would be better suited to your needs. In a work-from-home environment, these miniature versions of powerful PCs could be the answer for a lot of folks. What Are Mini PCs Mini PCs are exactly that: scaled-down versions of desktop computers....
A smart washer or dryer is a laundry appliance that connects to the internet or a smart home network. These machines add features that are not possible with unconnected appliances. Smart washers and dryers are different from merely digital appliances. They can send notifications to your phone when a cycle finishes, download new wash and dry cycles, diagnose problems, and adjust settings with the control of a smartphone or voice command....
Roblox is one of the most famous gaming platforms even though it never houses a AAA game. The games on Roblox are far from graphically developed along with the dedicated storyline or questline. If we put it in short, the games are entirely fun to play but addictive at the same time. Whether you are a seasoned veteran gamer or someone who visits the fold to spend time, you will find something to play from the plethora of games....
Welcome to Pureinfotech: Tech 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 disable Facebook Home (Step-by-Step): Facebook Home is out for a limited number of Android phones, it is a fun experience, but it may not be for everyone....
The best Nintendo Switch kids’ games make a clear case for why the innovative hybrid gaming system is so popular with families around the world. Its game catalog is heavy on imaginative, colorful titles that feature both kid-friendly content and engrossing gameplay for any age. Beloved Nintendo franchises often take center stage, from Mario games covering several genres to rich new Zelda adventures, to a Pokémon universe that keeps growing. Some are refreshed ports of older games, but many are new takes for a new generation....
The best mid-range home theater receivers serve as command centers for your home audio and video systems. With a receiver, you can connect your TV or projector, streaming devices, surround sound speakers, subwoofer, and gaming consoles to one main place. This makes it easy to control the volume and inputs, as you have everything organized and ready to use. They’re a great fit for anyone building a home theater that doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a high-end option....
Plasma TV production ended in 2015. However, they are still being used and sold in the secondary market. As a result, it’s helpful to understand how a Plasma TV works and how it compares to an LCD TV. Plasma and LCD TV: The Same, but Different Outward appearances are deceiving when it comes to LCD and Plasma TVs. This information applies to televisions from a variety of manufacturers including, but not limited to, those made by LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, and Vizio....
A silhouette is a portrait-type photograph featuring a dark figure or shape set against a light background. When done correctly, silhouette photos can produce striking images. These tips will help you capture a perfect silhouette. Backlight the Subject The easiest way to photograph a silhouette is to use the sun as your backlight. Positioning your subject in front of the sun’s direct light produces a strong silhouette and allows the sun’s rays to gently spill into the background and color the sky....
If you’ve done any internet research on the topic of Android phones, you most likely ran across either forums or articles discussing rooting your device. But what is rooting, exactly, and should you do it? This is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of rooting an Android phone. What Is Rooting? The Android phone runs an operating system designed for commercial and private use. Like most operating systems, several features are disabled....
Twitter has removed the ability of users to invite guests when they go live in a bid to improve the quality of live video. According to a tweet by Twitter Support, removing the invitation feature will improve broadcast quality at the cost of engagement. However, viewers still can interact with the host through the chat or add hearts by tapping on the screen. Twitter added the invitation feature in March 2020 so users could invite up to three other people to join a user’s broadcast, although it was just audio....
There’s a new project out there that is combining the Free BSD kernel along with all the tools and utilities that you’ve come to know when using regular Ubuntu. Combining Linux with BSD is not a new thing, but this project is compelling regardless. When you install this operating system you’ll get access to all of the awesome BSD features (ZFS, ports tree, etc.), and all the awesome Ubuntu features, too (PPAs, package availability, and its overall ubiquity)....
Your own body could be a power source for future gadgets. MIT researchers developed a new power cell that works using your body’s glucose. The cells could power medical devices and aid people who implant electronic gadgets in their bodies for convenience. Implantable devices need to be as small as possible to minimize their impact on patients. MIT scientists have developed a glucose-powered fuel cell that could fuel miniature implants and sensors....
Ghost is an aggressive creature that you will encounter in the Burial Chambers present in the Black Forest. Many players who come across the ghost aren’t aware of the way to defeat it and what are its drops. In this article, we will explain all you need to know about Ghost in Valheim. How to Beat the Ghost in Valheim You can use fire arrows to shoot Ghosts and beat them in the game easily....
Valheim: How to Teleport and Fast Travel? You will have to collect 2 Surtling Cores, 20 Greydwarf Eyes and Fine Wood to make a Valheim Portal. Then you need to build it and ensure that the Workbench is in range. Next, build a second portal in another location. But the trick to fast travel is to define a tag for both with the exact same word because that is how you can link them....
This week on Pureinfotech: The latest preview for the second semi-annual update of Windows 10, Redstone 5, confirms that Microsoft will be calling its spring update “Windows 10 Spring Creators Update” continuing with the “Creators Update” naming scheme. Microsoft unveils that Windows 10 version 1803 (Spring Creators Update) will include a new AI platform built-in to help developers to build smarter applications. Windows 10 build 17115, part of the Redstone 4 (version 1803) development, rolls out to testers in the Fast and Slow rings without known issues, privacy settings changes, and more....
This week on PUREinfoTech: Images from the next version of Windows 10 (Redstone 4) leaks onto the internet revealing that Microsoft is planning to redesign the Settings app including with Fluent Design elements. Windows 10 build 17025 released with new features and improvements that users will be getting with the Redstone 4 update in early 2018. Windows 10 adds new options in the Settings app to manage apps at startup, which means that you no longer need to configure this feature using Task Manager....
Even if you are a seasoned Window’s user, it is quite rare for us to come across the powerful administrative tools that it packs. But, every now and then we may stumble upon some part of it unknowingly. Windows Administrative tools deserve to be well hidden as it is powerful as well as a complex tool which is responsible for an array of core Windows operations. What are Windows Administrative tools?...
Plum is purple, but just a very red-purple. The color plum is a dignified color suitable for many formal occasions. The dark shades are the color of the fruit of the same name, while the lighter shades are less formal and more fun. Plum colors range from almost black to quite bright. Plum is a cool and warm color with its mix of blue and red, and it shares some of the meanings of both colors—mystery and nobility in particular....
