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Backup frequency means exactly that: how often the backup occurs. When you define a backup tool’s backup frequency, you’re setting a schedule for how often data should be backed up. Most online backup services, as well as offline, local backup tools, support customizing the backup frequency, sometimes in simple ways but other times in advanced ones. What Backup Frequencies Are Typically Available? All backup software programs support a backup frequency, but some may be more useful or customizable than others....

There was a time when Instagram was the biggest player in non-text social media, but there’s a new threat—and Meta has its photocopier ready. Instagram is determined to compete with TikTok, even if that means upsetting its existing users.A failed trial to turn Instagram’s feed into a full-screen video viewer full of strangers has been reversed, but only temporarily.Instagram and TikTok are fundamentally different, but Meta doesn’t seem to know that....

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows devices such as mobile phones, computers, and peripherals to transmit data or voice wirelessly over a short distance. The purpose of Bluetooth is to replace the cables that normally connect devices, while still keeping the communications between them secure. The “Bluetooth” name is taken from a 10th-century Danish king named Harald Bluetooth, who was said to unite disparate, warring regional factions. Like its namesake, Bluetooth technology brings together a broad range of devices across many different industries through a unifying communication standard....

Capital One Shopping (formerly Wikibuy) is a web browser extension that automatically searches for coupon codes when shopping online. Unlike coupon sites that require shoppers to apply coupon codes from their website manually, Capital One Shopping searches for all available coupons and applies them at checkout. How Does the Capital One Shopping Coupon Extension Work? When you install Capital One Shopping, you’ll notice a new icon in the add-ons or extensions area of the browser window....

Does choosing one of the three most popular live streaming software used in the gaming community have you feeling torn? Not for long, we hope. This comparison offers an in-depth comparison of Streamlabs Desktop, OBS Studio, and XSplit Broadcaster and will help you make a decision. What Is OBS Studio? OBS Studio is a free and open-source screen broadcasting and live streaming software. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It produces real-time screen capture, recording, and encoding to streaming services, such as Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and Instagram Live....

SuperTuKart, the Linux native MarioKart-esque racing game has seen a major overhaul in its newest release, version 0.9, giving it a major visual and under-the-hood update, which makes the best Linux racer worthy of its fame once again. Better visuals Naturally, SuperTuxKart will not offer the high-end gaming experience you might find on consoles or gaming PCs, but for a Linux-only game, the new OpenGL Shader based rendering engine, named “Antarctica,” will deliver many a pleasant surprise....

Do you want to see what makes Surface Pro 2 tick? This is your chance, the guy from iFixit got their hands in one of the new Microsoft tablet and took it apart so you don’t have to. They started by removing the Surface Pro 2 new kickstand and after removing the screen using a big heat gun, getting access to the components was quite easy. iFixit notes that everything looks pretty much the same (visually, not components) as the previous version with the difference of a new motherboard shape....

Don’t spend money on KVMs (Keyboard, Video and Mouse), what you need is Synergy, which is a great free open source application that let you share your mouse and keyboard with multiple computers through local network; and it is also cross platform, so you are not only are going to be able to use this program in Windows but also in Mac and Linux. After Synergy is installed and configured in each device, you will see how easy is to work with it, just move the mouse to the edged of the monitor and seamlessly the mouse pointer will appear in the next monitor, at which point you can also start using keyboard....

Google Play Store’s new data safety section was designed to help people identify how their favorite apps share their personal data with third parties. A company has crunched the information in the section of thousands of top apps to reveal and quantify the extent of the problem. A new study reveals the top 1000 paid and free apps share our data with third parties with impunity.This information is clearly mentioned in the new data safety section of all apps in Google’s Play Store....

The default iPhone camera and iOS Photos app may be reliable tools for doing basic photography and image editing on an iPhone but there are a plethora of other iOS apps worth checking out. Some of these picture apps for iPhone can enhance the photos that you take while others can inspire the inner artist with some truly creative editing options and stunning filters. Here are some of the best photography apps for iPhone worth trying today....

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege has quickly become one of the most popular first-person shooters, rivaling even the vaunted Call of Duty series. And there’s a good reason for its success: It is the most tactical shooter on the market. This isn’t a game that rewards reckless play or blind shooting. Rather, it’s game of patience and waiting to take the best shot, which is why the game can be a bit of culture shock for newbies....

Enlarging a digital photo commonly entails interpolation—a process that increases the size of pixels within an image. Some digital cameras—most point-and-shoot cameras and phones—use interpolation to produce digital zoom. This allows you to focus on subjects beyond the maximum range allowed by the camera’s lens. Image manipulation programs such as Adobe Photoshop also use interpolation in post-production editing. Generally, there are four types of interpolation: nearest-neighbor, bilinear, bicubic, and fractal. Knowing a bit about each can help you get the most from your photography....

Say you’re trying to plan a vacation to a place where you can ride horses. You type “horses” into Google, and get back results: 1-10 of about 1,930,000,000! That’s far too many. Your vacation will be over before you finish searching the web. You may also notice that there are map suggestions for horses, but those apply only to locations with horses near you. How can you target your search effectively?...

Best Kindle Fire Silk Browser Alternatives Here, we have shown the best Kindle Fire Silk Browser Alternatives. Contents Best Kindle Fire Silk Browser Alternatives What is the Kindle Fire Silk Browser? Limitations of Kindle Fire Silk Browser List of Best Kindle Fire Silk Browser Alternatives Maxthon Mozilla Firefox Dolphin Google Chrome Opera Naked UC Browser Tor Dot UR Browser Iceraven Sielo Browser What is the Kindle Fire Silk Browser? Kindle Fire Silk browser is developed exclusively for people using Kindle Fire, Fire TV, and Echo show devices....

Ubuntu is by far the most popular distro for people who want to try Linux for the first time. Without a doubt, it’s one of the easiest to use, is generously versatile in a wide range of situations, and everything from installation to initial setup is “touch and go.” The powerful APT package manager and wide feature set that appeals to Linux users from all walks of life gives all Debian distros a significant advantage over others....

TP-Link RE305 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Small and compact design Typically reliable network connectivity Budget price Connectivity can drop off at higher distances Doesn’t include fancy features The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 is a great buy for the budget-conscious Wi-Fi user looking for style, functionality, and easy setup. Design Setup Process Connectivity and Network Performance Software Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

Good news for fans of Transformers game as a new title based on the popular franchise has just been announced. We are referring to Transformers: Battlegrounds, a project by Outright Games, and Coatsink. The companies revealed the first details of the game that will be released this year on current-generation consoles and on PC. Outright Games claimed to be excited to work with the series, as it is one of the best known in the entertainment industry....

Have you ever tried to connect an external hard drive to your computer, only to have it not show up on the “This PC” window? It’s frustrating, and many different things could be causing the problem. In this article you’ll get a game plan to attack the problem in a logical manner that will help you identify and fix it in most situations. It can be either a hardware or software issue that keeps your external drive from being recognized....

Long considered a corporate color, blue—especially medium and dark blue—is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. What shade of blue is the true corporate blue? There’s no real consensus. Several blue shades can be called corporate blue. The dark blue, blue-gray and medium blue colors shown in the sidebar image represent various visions and versions of corporate blue. Corporate Blue Color Meanings Blue colors, such as corporate blue, are strong and steadfast as well as calming....

Do you find yourself addicted to your mobile phone? Ask yourself these questions: What is the first thing you do after you wake up? Check emails on your mobile phone. What is the first thing you do when you are on the bus? Play games on your mobile phone. What is the first thing you do when your food is served? Snap a photo with your mobile phone and upload to Facebook....