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Anker keeps popping out energy-saving chargers, making it very tempting to keep upgrading, but maybe you shouldn’t keep buying new gear because it’s “greener.” GaN chargers can save significant energy over their lifetime.Anker’s new GaNPrime chargers are smaller and cooler than ever.The majority of a device’s carbon emissions come from building it and shipping it to you. Anker’s new GaNPrime chargers are smaller, run cooler, and can charge more gadgets faster....

The Windows RT tablet came out recently, and it’s been the subject of discussion across the tech stratosphere. One question I get asked a lot is, “What can you do on its desktop?” People have been told that the Windows RT tablet operates on a different level than a desktop computer does since the tablet uses an ARM-type processor that helps it prolong battery life and maintain light-weight hardware. Before buying the Microsoft Surface RT tablet, I’d guess that you’d like to know what you can actually do with it....

China-based Hisense and Sharp America are big names in the TV industry. The history between the two companies includes back-and-forth brand and asset ownership, litigation, and more. Here’s a look at some of what’s transpired between Hisense and Sharp. 2015: Hisense Accrues Sharp America’s Assets and Brand In what was a major development in the consumer electronics industry, Hisense, one of China’s largest TV makers, acquired the North American manufacturing assets of Japan-based Sharp and secured brand name rights for the U....

The need to transfer files over a network is one that arises often. GNU/Linux systems support multiple protocols and tools for doing so, some of which are designed for somewhat permanent file sharing (such as SMB, AFP, and NFS), while others such as Secure Copy (SCP) are used for quick manual and scripted file transfers. Among these is the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the versatile and ubiquitous protocol on which the World Wide Web relies....

If you’re a Linux user or a system administrator managing a Linux server, you’ll come across the “You do not have the permissions to upload file to the folder” error. After some Googling, the solution is often as easy as setting the file permission to “775” or “777.” In technical terms, you will be asked to “chmod 777 the file.” But what does “777” mean? And why must it be “7” and not “8” or “9”?...

Transferring files isn’t the laborious task it used to be. Emails were burdened with small attachment size limits, and many services charged money to host and transfer files much smaller than free services store today. Now online storage companies such as Dropbox, SugarSync, and SpiderOak have sprung up offering free online storage. Even older tech companies have entered the game, with Apple iCloud, Google Drive, and Microsoft SkyDrive all competing to host and manage your data....

New reports suggest that Windows 10’s latest update could make your taskbar icons vanish or become corrupted. The latest monthly patch for Windows 10 arrived on Thursday, and users already are reporting problems with the cumulative update. According to TechRadar, users have reported issues with the icons on their taskbar and tray vanishing or becoming completely corrupted and no longer working. Some users also have reported issues with their printer not working correctly, a problem that a previous Windows update ran into a few months ago....

The EasyCAP video-grabbing gizmo is cheap to buy, almost everywhere and adds a really useful functionality to your computer. Better yet, it works perfectly on Yosemite to allow you to capture game consoles, VHS video, DV tapes, etc., directly into your Mac using MP4. The EasyCAP DC60 is a cheap old school video capturing device which is perfect for capturing old school video sources. If you have a ton of old video tapes or have some old video game consoles you want to grab walkthrough videos from, this is one of the very best cost-effective ways to do that....

The highly anticipated COD Battle Royale has launched and players have started the grind. Warzone 2.0 is released as a free-to-play game with all the new mechanics from Modern Warfare 2. That means there will be significant changes to the game compared to its predecessor. One such change the players have noticed is the way you can get your loadout. Loadout was a major part of the original Warzone where you can use your pre-built weapons and your optimal perks....

Beekeeper is one of the best operatives in Watch Dogs Legion with unique abilities such as Bee Swarm, Overcharger, and Anti-Shock Suit. It is obvious that you might want the beekeeper location in Watch Dogs Legion so that you can easily recruit one to your team. This guide is for just that, it will walk you through two different locations to find a beekeeper and recruit him or her in Watch Dogs Legion....

Weak Piece is a Roblox game or experience that is heavily inspired by the popular and iconic anime, One Piece. The game is a fighting game and has hit over 4.3 million visits on Roblox. It is a pretty exciting adventure game that has a plethora of weapons and items. But several players are unable to get its Trello link or Discord server to get all the updates. Not to worry, here are the direct links to Trello and Discord Server for Weak Piece to save you time....

This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft released yet another preview of Windows 11 (build 25201) in the Dev Channel that brings an updated version of the Widgets board with full-screen mode. In the Beta Channel, Windows 11 22H2 received builds 22621.598 and 22622.598 (KB5017390) with several fixes and changes ahead of the official launch on September 20. And in the Release Preview Channel, the company released the build 22000.1041 rolls out as update KB5017383 with Taskbar improvements and fixes apps, search, networking, and more problems....

Western Digital Data LifeGuard Diagnostic (DLGDIAG) is a hard drive testing program that can be put on a flash drive for booting before the computer starts up. Western Digital Dashboard is the Windows equivalent that runs as a standard program. Both of these programs–DLGDIAG for DOS and Western Digital Dashboard—are operating system independent, meaning they work no matter what’s installed on the hard drive, but testing is only available on Western Digital hard drives....

Broadband routers are designed for convenience in setting up home networks, particularly for homes with high-speed internet service. Besides making it possible for all the electronic devices in the home to share an internet connection, broadband routers also enable sharing of files, printers, and other resources among home computers and other electronic devices. A broadband router uses the Ethernet standard for wired connections. Traditional broadband routers required Ethernet cables that ran between the router, the broadband modem, and each computer on the home network....

Super Mario 3D All Stars has finally released and the fans can now get hands on the new and update versions of Super Mario game series’ original releases. One of the games from the collection, Super Mario 64 is all set to bring back its classic range of powerups. Vanish Cap is one such powerup that can be really useful in the game. It can come in handy, especially if you want to traverse through walls and enemies....

Microsoft is now rolling out a batch of updates for its Surface Go tablet running Windows 10 version 1803 or version 1809. The February 2019 firmware update is minor (via Neowin), and according to the Microsoft support page, it’s meant for the model only featuring Wi-Fi connectivity to improve system stability, networking, and pen. Surface Go Here are all the new fixes and improvements in this new Surface Go update:...

Electronics giant TCL has just announced an update to its NxtWear display glasses with a spate of advancements and refinements. The company’s upcoming NxtWear S glasses seem to have answered many of the complaints levied at previous iterations. The innovative wearable is now more comfortable during use, easier to control, and includes several visual and sound-related improvements to make them, well, more fun to wear and stream content. Let’s dive into tech first....

WhatsApp is a really straightforward messaging app to use, but there’s a lot more going on under the surface than simply allowing you to message your friends and exchange GIFs. There are plenty of fun WhatsApp tricks out there to learn from secret WhatsApp messaging features to convenient ways of customizing your experience so it looks and works better for you. All the following tips and tricks are great ways to enjoy WhatsApp even more, and entirely for free too....

While home theater kits can be quite pricey, you can still find starter options that won’t put a strain on your wallet. Whether it’s a traditional system with speakers and a receiver or a more modern soundbar, there are plenty of budget-friendly choices for enhancing your TV’s audio while watching shows and movies or streaming music. Traditional systems allow you to set up custom configurations and get the most out of your space’s acoustics....

Your personal data is being used by Big Tech companies every day, and experts think everyone should care more about their data and take more control over it. Key Takeaways Your data is a hot commodity to companies, and some think you should make money from it.Invisibly gives users the ability to disclose as much of their data as they want, to have more control over who uses it and how it’s used, all while getting paid....