The handy little device hooks up to your TV via HDMI and uses WiFi to cast content from your phone to a TV or monitor. But that’s not all, there are many other cool things you can do with a Chromecast including playing games and making presentations. However, if your WiFi is weak, spotty, or you’re nowhere close to a source of wireless internet, you won’t be able to use your Chromecast device to cast your content....

It saves you the painful hassles of hooking up your PC to your TV using an HDMI cable, which largely depends on the length of the cable. Plus, it allows you to mirror your entire screen or any browser tab on Google Chrome wirelessly with a few clicks so you can view static files like photos, display a presentation or view a website on a larger scale. To create the Chromecast desktop connection, you’ll need a Google Chromecast device, your PC, an internet connection and the TV you’re casting to....

Google Docs lets you edit documents just as you would in Microsoft Word, using your browser while online or offline, as well as on your mobile devices using the Google Docs mobile app. There are a lot of useful features to learn about. So if you’re interested in learning how to use Google Docs, we’ll cover both basic tips as well as some of the more advanced features you may not know about....

We’ll walk through how meeting responses work in Outlook and how to view meeting attendee tracking on the browser, desktop, and mobile versions so you can see who accepted a meeting invitation in Outlook. Should You Opt To Send a Response? When you receive an invitation to a meeting, you can choose Accept, Tentative, or Decline. Whichever response you choose, you can then opt to: Edit the Response before SendingSend the Response NowDo Not Send a Response...

Microsoft releases Windows updates and patches, which are good for your computers every month. In most cases, you won’t know or isn’t clear when each update was installed if you need to go back and resolve some issues which started after Windows updates. If you recently updated Windows and find out that your Windows computer isn’t working normally, you can review the recent updates and remove the problem files that are causing your machine not to work....

Flash is a plug-in for your web browser that allows you to watch videos and use interactive web pages on some websites. While HTML5, which is a more modern solution, is increasingly offered, there are still some websites that won’t work without Flash. If you do not have Flash installed, you will probably see a message telling you so when you visit a website that needs it. Flash is available as a free (but not open-source) download for most web browsers....

Use the desktop clients to keep your files synchronized between your OwnCloud server and your desktop. It supports Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems. If you want your files and data synchronized across all your devices, you’ll want to install the client. Whether you’re a small or large enterprise, the OwnCloud desktop client can help your team communicate and collaborate and these conversations will be available on the desktop, mobile devices, and everywhere you have the OwnCloud client installed....

Read on to learn what you can do to fix Netflix download issues on iPhones and iPads. Look for an Error Code Suppose Netflix throws out a Download Failed message, select Cancel, and tap the Alert icon to reveal an error code. Then, visit the Netflix Help Center and type in the code to figure out what it means and what you can do to resolve the issue. For example, if you see error code 10013, you likely have an active VPN (virtual private network)....

When buying a hard drive today, you have three drive types: SSD, HDD or SSHD. This acronym soup might tempt you to just give up and go back to clay tablets, but we’ll help you figure out which is best for your needs. What Are SSDs, HDDs and SSHDs The obvious first step in all of this is to explain what these three drive types are and expand on what those acronyms actually mean....

In this article, I’m going to show you a couple of ways you view the actual process or service that is running inside svchost.exe. On most Windows PCs, you’ll see anywhere from 10 to 20 of these processes running. If there is a problem and one particular svchost.exe process is causing issues, you can probably fix it easily once you know which service is running inside that process. Task Manager If you are running Windows 10, then you have to look no further than the task manager....

Firstly, the BIOS screen flashed for about a second and then disappeared. Great! Secondly, pressing F2 on my Mac ended up increasing the brightness of the screen instead of sending the key to the VM. I figured since I was in full screen mode that all keys pressed would automatically be sent to the VM, but that is not the case. So how to fix this problem? In order to get into the BIOS of a VM, you have to edit the boot delay time to something higher....

Think of a smart plug like an external power switch. You can tap a button on your phone to control the flow of power. If you have a “dumb” lamp, you can plug it in, turn it on, and then turn it on and off from afar by controlling the power. Smart plugs are an essential part of building a smart home for this reason. In addition to their basic functions, smart plugs can be programmed to turn off after a certain amount of time, to turn at a specific time and off at another, and even to respond to other devices....

Let’s look at a list of data recovery software. That way, you can decide which one is best for you. Recuva With this program, recovering deleted files can be a piece of cake. You can use Recuva for manual and wizard-driven scanning or letting the context menu lead the way. It features superior file recovery, advanced deep scanning, and more! It caters to all sorts of users. If you want to recover missing data whether on FAT and NTFS systems, you’re in....

If you can’t get into your Google account, you could end up losing contact with loved ones, business contacts and clients, access appointments, and even miss important updates related to your use of the service or other services you’re subscribed to. All these issues could lead to massive losses that would take time to recover from, especially since Google won’t let you back into your account for a certain number of days due to its security holds....

So if Spotify keeps crashing without warning on your PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android, you must work your way through the fixes below to get it working correctly again. 1. Force-Quit Spotify and Restart When Spotify crashes or hangs at launch, it’s best to force-quit the app completely before the next attempt at opening it. That helps fix minor problems most of the time. Spotify Crashing on Windows On Windows, open the Task Manager (press Control + Shift + Esc) and select More details....

I enjoy listening to music a lot, and because my computer is the main source for my digital music collection, a decent speaker system is essential. I’ve went the route of spending more than I should have on speakers, I’ve went the overly cheap route, and I’ve purchased mid-range speakers as well. Here are a few tips and other guidelines that I’ve learned about PC speakers. Expensive Is Not Always Best At one point, I spent quite a bit of money on a 2....

In this in-depth guide and overview, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the Task Manager in Windows 11, including ways to use it effectively. Opening the Windows 11 Task Manager In Windows 11, you can launch the Task Manager just like any other program by selecting Start > All Apps > Windows Tools > Task Manager. However, the most convenient way to invoke it is through the Power User menu (right-click the Start button and select Task Manager)....

Some users report that their lock screen background image remains the same and doesn’t change after enabling Windows Spotlight. There are also instances when Windows Spotlight fails to display information about images on the lock screen. A buggy Windows Update may cause your PC to stop displaying Spotlight images. Corrupt system files can also trigger the problem. We’ll explain why these errors happen and how to fix the problem....

Beekeeping has been around for centuries and it just gets better from time to time. Beekeepers nowadays can take advantage of beekeeping apps that allow them to maintain bee colonies and hives. However, finding the best beekeeping app may take some time. Do you need a little help to find an ideal mobile app to support your beekeeping activities? You are lucky as you will find the top 10 beekeeping apps for Android and iOS....

Do you want a personalized T-shirt, limited-edition print books, or one-of-a-kind gifts? Then Redbubble might be your best bet for finding what you’re looking for. But, there are other Redbubble alternatives to consider if you’ve tried this print-on-demand site and it doesn’t fit your needs. What is print-on-demand? The e-commerce business is growing at a quick pace and many analysts predict that the popularity of dropshipping as a fulfillment model will grow in tandem....