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Time Machine automatically backs up files on your Mac, such as apps, documents, system files, emails, and more. If the original files are deleted or become corrupted, or if your Mac’s hard drive fails, restore your files from a Time Machine backup. This article provides instructions on verifying Time Machine backups with a network storage device or a local storage drive. What to Know Network backup: Open Time Machine, hold down the Option key, and select Verify Backups....

This week on Pureinfotech, Microsoft released the first preview of the October update for Windows 11 22H2 with the tabs for File Explorer, Suggested Actions, Taskbar Overflow menu, and the share to more devices feature. In addition, the company began expanding the availability of version 22H2 to more compatible devices through the Windows Update settings despite the increase in issues that users have been reporting, such as printer driver bugs, problems with file copying, issues with Remote Desktop connections, and package previsioning....

Stock Android, also called “vanilla” Android, is the most basic version of the Android operating system available. Stock Android devices run the core kernel of Android as designed and developed by Google. It’s typically distinguished by the lack of carrier-installed programs. For example, a stock Android phone on Verizon’s network will not include Verizon-installed apps. For many users removing this bloatware is a huge incentive, allowing them to regain control over their devices....

A cell is the storage unit in a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Cells are the boxes in a spreadsheet that may contain data. The cells in a spreadsheet are organized within a column and row in the worksheet, and can be formatted for aesthetics or visibility. Spreadsheet Cell Types Cells hold four types of information (also called data types): Instructions in this article apply to Excel 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; Excel for Microsoft 365; Excel Online; Excel for Mac; and Google Sheets....

This article explains AirDrop and how it’s used. What is AirDrop? What Does That Mean? AirDrop is a feature in iOS and macOS that lets physically close Mac and iOS devices share files wirelessly with one another with a minimum of fuss. The name basically means to send or ‘drop’ files over the air from one device to another. It uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transmit the files via a proprietary, close-range wireless communication process....

Every now and then we’ll be faced with filename extensions that leave us scratching our heads. From HEIC to XAPK all the way through to the fairly common FLAC files, there’s a good chance that these files will turn up and we won’t know what to do with them. ASPX files are a perfect example of this and can be particularly frustrating because, by default, Windows doesn’t know what to do with them either (the irony being that this file format was created by Microsoft)....

Modems allow computers, routers, and other devices to connect to the internet. Learn more about what an internet modem is, how they work, and the benefits and drawbacks of different types of modems. What Is an Internet Modem? A modem is a device that plugs into your wall and brings the internet into your home. Most modems today use coaxial cables, the cylindrical cords that screw into the wall. You may be able to access the internet by connecting your computer with an Ethernet cable; however, if you want to set up a Wi-Fi network and link multiple devices to the web wirelessly, you’ll also need a router....

Looking for an alternative to TikTok? Try Byte. What is Byte? Byte is a short-form video app from the creator of Vine that’s available for Android and iOS. The premise is simple: Users create 6-second looping video clips and share them with their followers. You can upload a video you’ve already shot to the app or create clips using the built-in camera. Likewise, you can also download videos you like and share then on other social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter....

Unlocked Surface Duo gets a new update in May 2021. The update fixes Android vulnerabilities, black screen, double-tab, and navigation issues, and improves stability. Microsoft has made available a new update for its Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe to improve stability, usability, and problems with the Android operating system. According to the device support website, the update was originally released on May 27, and it is meant for all devices unlocked....

Microsoft is now rolling out a new firmware update for its Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Go with LTE connectivity running Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update). The January 2019 firmware update is a minor update with system stability improvements, better support for the Surface Pen, and fixes issues with version 1803. Surface Laptop 2 Here are all the new fixes and improvements in this new Surface Laptop 2 update:...

When it comes to charging your smartphone (or other electronic gadgets) in your car, look no further than the Scosche reVOLT. The compact size supports two USB 2.4A (12W) of power, which offers enough power to charge two full-sized tablets at once. The higher output also means you’ll get a slightly faster charge over standard car chargers. The Scosche measures just under 2 inches and is slightly smaller than the height of a credit card....

Open world games have since forever captivated gamers by utilizing lore or storylines alongside engaging quests. In this guide, we list 5 of the very best open-world games that you can play. Keep in mind that we’ve chosen these games while taking a lot of factors into consideration. Therefore, in the scenario that your favorite open-world games don’t show up in this list, remember this is just our take. Furthermore, with new releases popping up ever so often, a certainty when labeling “The Best” always stands variable....

Although Bitcoin’s blockchain is an immutable piece of magic that doesn’t allow any hackers to manipulate it in any meaningful way, the cryptocurrency is still something you possess. It’s a piece of money like any other that can be stolen from you. You keep it in a digital wallet, which is in some ways more dangerous than keeping it in a physical one. All of these things make it absolutely possible to lose your Bitcoins because someone got the better of you in a number of ways....

TikTok movie trailer ads may start making your theater trip planning a bit easier soon. Showtimes on TikTok is an attempt to create a more convenient kind of TikTok trailer ad, which does more than simply show you carefully edited clips to grab your attention. The company made the announcement within the marketing forecasts and user engagement percentages shared during TikTok’s “second global product summit,” TikTok World. What Showtimes on TikTok does is allow advertisers (in this case, movie studios) a way to enhance their movie trailers with added theater and showtime information along with ticket sales....

Fallen into a sea-locked dead-end, locked with a bunch of drones, armed guards, behemoth bots and above all elite packs of a soldier who calls themselves as the “Wolves” is what you called a “Breakpoint”. It is a next-level game for those who demand action. I consider it a perfect simulation of war, where a pack of paramount soldiers crashes into a lethal island were most likely every moving thing wants to kill you, except the overgrown pigs and other animals....

Persona 5 Strikers has really upped the ante with the new release. The game has also received an update that sees an improvement in its mechanics. This brings forward a blend that has characters of the earlier Persona 5 RPG with some new Hack and Slash gameplay. The new game also involves various different side quests that you can complete to progress through the game. These side quests sometimes help net your different Personas....

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Tuneskit. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author, who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. If you are an Apple enthusiast (and even we suspect if you’re not) you’ll know that Apple makes high quality electronics for the home. The only time this tech heaven ever becomes less of a perfect world for some users is if those users are not 100% invested in the Apple ecosystem....

TuneWiki is a social networking music player app which unites music lovers all over the world. The app allows you to connect with people of similar taste in music, share your favorite songs and lyrics, see what songs your friends are playing currently and also the list of their top songs, read artist info, identify songs, view lyrics and buy songs that your friends recommend or of your own choice. To summarize, this app will help you become part of a closely knit community of people of similar taste in music....

Twitter announced on Thursday it’s finally giving Android users the ability to search through their Twitter Direct Messages (DMs). The social network originally debuted the feature in 2019 to iOS users, but expanded the DM search bar feature to all Android devices. The feature allows you to type in someone’s name or a group’s name in the DM search bar to find a recent conversation you had with them. Twitter also announced it’s expanding the search feature to older conversations, as well, instead of allowing users to only search their most recent ones....

Ubisoft games are hard to find a bargain for outside of Uplay but a majority of their games have just gone on sale on Fanatical. You can find plenty of the most popular games developed by Ubisoft at this sale. Games like Ghost Recan Wildlands Ultimate Edition, Watch Dogs 2 Gold Edition and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey can be copped here on a bargain which will be a delight for gamers....