Recently I published a guide to enable users to download the Windows 8.1 ISO from Microsoft simply by using a valid Windows 8 retail key, nothing too complicated. However the problem may come when you try to install and activate the operating system using this workaround, as many users are reporting that the Windows 8.1 setup won’t take the Windows 8 product key. So here are a few things you should pay attention:...
Almost all of our hard drives contain a lot of data that can be easily traced back to us. This data may include but not be limited to personal photos, financial details, account passwords, addresses, personal and sensitive files and folders, etc. If you don’t want others to find this data or if you are selling or throwing away your hard drive, then deleting the data is a must. But the normal Delete key on your keyboard only removes the pointers that are pointing to the data, which simply means that the data deleted using the traditional method can be recovered using any capable data recovery software without much effort....
Windows comes with a system restore feature that allows you to create restore point and restore to it in the event that your system crashed. If you are looking for a simpler and more useful system restore tool, SysRestore Pro is one tool that you can use and we have 10 copies to giveaway. Read on for the full review and the giveaway detail. SysRestore Pro is a lightweight, simple, and useful system restore tool for Windows....
Windows 10 Anniversary Update is due later this summer and Microsoft is gearing up to deliver a lot of new features and changes, many of which have already been introduced through the Windows Insider Program and during the annual Build developer conference. The new update will bring improvements to the Start menu, pen support, and a much more useful Action Center. However, it seems that the company hasn’t shown everything just yet....
2D Sandbox games provide a different charm to gaming. Building your own world just adds to the fascination that such games offer. The gameplay of Terraria revolves around the player’s ability to explore, build, craft, combat, survive, and mine. As you progress, you will be crafting and finding quite a few items and resources in the game. One such item or technically a type of weapon is Vampire Knives. They are a Hardmode set of melee weapons obtained way after the boss Plantera is defeated....
Android TV is an alternative to Apple TV and offers a way to gets apps onto any capable TV set. Here are the best Android TV apps you should consider adding to your TV. Best Video Streaming Social Media Platform: YouTube YouTube is the most ubiquitous video platform and should be on every TV. The Android TV app is more limited compared to the website, but it features bigger buttons that are easy to navigate with a remote from your couch....
If you have lots of battery-powered devices in your house, making the switch to rechargeable batteries can save you quite a bit of money. Our experts think most people should just buy the Energizer AA rechargeable batteries, which are perfect for remotes and low power devices. If this is your first time buying rechargeable batteries, don’t forget you’ll need a charger—be sure to check out our list of the best rechargeable battery chargers....
Although smartphone cameras are getting better by the day, they still can’t match up to proper cameras when it comes to serious photography. This is primarily because real cameras offer a wide array of advanced features, such as bigger image sensors and long range optical zoom lenses. What’s more, the continued improvements in the world of technology have made these features more affordable than ever. Even if you have a tight budget of just $100, there’s a diverse variety of cameras available in the market to choose from....
Best Overall, Live Teachers: TakeLessons “Their live online interface impresses us the most, as the app offers live video sessions to get real-time feedback.” Runner-Up, Best Overall Live Teachers: Truefire “Once you’ve jumped through the hoops and chosen your instructor, the experience seems really easy to use.” Best Overall, Recorded: Fender Play “Fender has tapped their deep Rolodex of professional guitarists to share their knowledge.” Runner-Up, Best Overall Recorded: JamPlay “Because JamPlay has been around for so long, they’ve amassed a massive collection of tutorials and lessons from a ton of teachers....
Every new version of the iOS brings with it a set of exciting new features that expand and transform what the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch can do. That’s certainly true of iOS 10. The new version of the operating system that runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch delivered hundreds of new features, including big improvements to messaging, Siri, and more. These are 10 of the best features of iOS 10....
Remember when you were a kid sliding quarters into a game cabinet and looking forward to the day that you could own an arcade? That day has come. Between the individual ports of arcade classics and the compilations from major arcade developers, you can own almost any game you became addicted to in the ’80s and early ’90s and play them on your iPad—no quarters required. Dragon’s Lair HD Dragon’s Lair was a huge hit at the arcade....
If you have a collection of digital music on your computer, using a music manager (often called an MP3 organizer) is an essential tool for good organization. Below are several free digital music managers with built-in tools for working with your MP3 library. Set up a Home Server: MediaMonkey Standard The free version of MediaMonkey (Standard) has a wealth of features for organizing your music library. You can use it to automatically tag your music files and download the right album art....
In the world of durable cases, one brand reigns supreme: OtterBox. OtterBox categorizes its lineup into “Series,” and each series fits different budgets, styles, and needs. To help you choose which case will best suit you and your phone, we’ve tested, researched, and handpicked a variety of OtterBox cases—whether you’re on a budget, looking for something kid-friendly, or want to make a more sustainable choice. The Commuter Series case from OtterBox is ready for on-the-go use....
The original iPad mini was one of the best-selling iPads of all time, so it is easy to find them for sale on eBay, Craigslist and other marketplaces. But should you buy an original iPad Mini? Or should you splurge and buy an iPad Mini 4 directly from Apple? They may look the same, but the iPad Mini 4 is a considerable jump from the original Mini. The Original iPad Mini Was Modeled After the iPad 2 The iPad Mini debuted alongside the iPad 4, and thanks to its lower price tag, it outsold its bigger brother by a considerable margin....
If you have dabbled with your hard disk and is always doing formatting and partitioning, you will surely come across the term “MBR” and “GPT”. This is especially evident when you are dual-booting your Mac and faced with the problem of having to switch from GPT to MBR. You probably are wondering, what are the differences between MBR and GPT and is there any benefit using one over the other? We wil clear your doubt in this article....
Daily bounties are a great way to earn tech, cash, and XP in The Division 2 but to be able to collect these bounties you will have to unlock Otis Sykes. That’s easier said than done though, as you will have to complete a couple of things before you can recruit Otis and get daily bounties. Daily Bounties Daily bounties are extra elimination targets that you can engage in to collect an additional amount of cash, gear, and XP....
Now the Xbox Series X/S is here (almost!), it feels weird we don’t get the benefit of a new Halo game—Halo Infinite—to enjoy at launch like we were first promised. I’m not going to sugar coat it. It sucks. Key Takeaways Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021.Developer 343 Industries will refine it in the meantime.Go play Halo: The Master Chief Collection while you wait. Big console launches deserve big game launches, and the Xbox Series X/S is undoubtedly lacking that with Microsoft going all in with the promise of Xbox Game Pass and the fact that everything is faster on the latest console....
Timmeh is a new game for Roblox which is similar to Dead by Daylight. The game is developed by YouTuber KreekCraft and Wonder Works. While this game is a lot less dark, it still follows the same theme. The objective of this game is simple. Players have to survive and complete the objectives, while one player that plays like a monster tries to hunt them down. A good feature in this game is you can level up, this allows you to get more abilities for your monster or survivor....
Tabs are useful for multi-tasking and help us to improve our productivity. Other than the old and obsolete IE6 browser, almost all the browsers come with tabs function. Even some native applications (like the Nautilus File Manager in Gnome) also follow suit and add tabs as a feature. Now, what if you can also add the tabs functionality to the Finder in your Mac? TotalFinder is a free application that adds tabs to your native Finder....
Tower of Fantasy is an action and adventure MMORPG open-world game similar to Genshin Impact. There are multiple collectible items in the game that can be used to redeem certain gifts or rewards. Moreover, it is possible to regenerate health by consuming Cocoa Beans, Phosphogranate, Pinecone, and Hazelnut just to name a few. Potatoes are one such item that can be found on the map and can be eaten raw or by cooking things out of it....
