Q: I accidentally shut off my laptop in the middle of a factory reset. Now, it doesn’t even turn on. How can I resolve this? A: This seems to be a hardware problem, especially if you’re not seeing any sign that the computer is powered on. A blank screen isn’t one of them. If you are sure your computer isn’t powering on, this might be resolved by removing the battery, unplugging the laptop, and holding the power button down for about 30 seconds....

You can, of course, manually delete these when done, but it will save you more time if you could automatically move archive files to trash or delete them after expanding. So how can we change this default behavior in Mac OS? It’s actually pretty simple. Open Finder and press “Command + Shift + G” to open “Go to Folder.” Paste in the line below and press enter. Look for “Archive Utility” and double click on it....

With the Nintendo Switch dropping to the lowest prices we’ve seen yet, including the newer Lite and OLED models, it’s the perfect time to buy the hybrid console. That’s especially true if you’re a Pokemon fan, with the new Scarlet and Violet games recently launching. Our team of experts have scoured the web in search of the very best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals, and listed them below for your convenience....

What Is Pi-hole? Pi-Hole calls itself “a black hole for Internet advertisements.” It works by running all out-bound server requests against an internal blacklist. To make this happen, you’ll need to set the Pi-Hole as your DNS server. This allows the Pi-Hole handle address resolution requests and view the IP addresses of requested information. As a result, it has the power to selectively mute certain outbound requests based on their IP addresses....

Introduction Smart locks tend to suffer from one of two issues: they’re either feature-rich, but fiddly to install over an existing lock; or, they’re a complete lock replacement but lack common features that make them impractical for daily use. The Brisant Secure Ultion Nuki is the first smart lock that I’ve reviewed that does it all. Combining the security features of Brisant with the app and remote control features of Nuki, this is the perfect combination for UK homes and the best smart lock that I have ever reviewed....

BleachBit is a software for Linux that scans your computer and deletes unnecessary files to free valuable disk space, maintain privacy, and remove junk. It supports a wide variety of applications and is able to rid your system of old clutter like cache, cookies, Internet history, localizations, logs, temporary files, and broken shortcuts. Download the Bleachbit installer for your distro. If you are using Ubuntu Jaunty, you can install it directly from the repository....

AutoIt is a scripting language which is more powerful than batch scripting and can automate almost any kind of task in Windows. Getting Started AutoIt is not a complex scripting language. If you have some programming knowledge, you will be able to pick up AutoIt very easily. It will take a while for you to be familiar with the syntax, but once you get it going, you will be able to make use of it to automate repetitive tasks and create other programs that work in Windows....

In this article we show you how to create your own sounds and provide you with a few fun presets to get your started. How to Create Effects Coming up with new effects is actually quite easy. It’s a process of trial and error and that most important thing in all music production: Listening. It sounds obvious, but you would be surprised how many people forget the importance of listening – really listening closely to the output and hearing how subtle adjustments effect the sound....

While the installation is as easy as 1-2-3, to adapt to the new UI is somehow frustrating for those who are used to the default home screen and will require users spend a small amount of time to blend in the new UI/UX. When I stumbled upon Aviate on its beta phase in Play Store, I waited for the official public release because I was attracted to the design and intuitive features as shown in the video....

Download Prey from its website. Prey supports all of the major desktop operating systems as well as Android and iOS. Pick the installer for your operating system of choice. I’m using Ubuntu. Once it was installed on Ubuntu, I found the process to be entirely non-intuitive. There’s no program called ‘Prey’ installed on my computer, because that could tip off any potential thief to the possibility that they are being tracked....

Introduction Fetch.io is an online cloud storage service which enables users to download files from multiple online file storage services (including Rapidshare, Megaupload and many more), stream them on Fetch.io, encode them to different portable devices or share them with your friends. With Fetch.io, you can download files from all the supported websites without any waiting time and faster transfer speeds. With Fetch.io, you can even fetch torrent files at super fast speeds and stream them on Fetch....

The 10-strong group has filed a lawsuit in a US federal court claiming that the $69 billion acquisition would “create a monopoly in the video game industry”. It makes reference to the fact that “Studies show 46% of PlayStation and Nintendo users in the United States would consider subscribing to Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service with the inclusion of Activision Blizzard titles,” with the Call of Duty franchise proving a particularly large draw....

“X-treme to the Max” Like many companies these days, router manufacturers have learned that the “gamer” market is one that’s willing to pay a lot of extra coin for only a moderate boost in actual performance. As a result, major companies like Netgear, Linksys, and D-Link have all released their own gamer-focused routers which supposedly offer better performance than your standard router. But how much performance do you actually need? Realistically, it all comes down two things: signal strength, and features....

Below, we walk through the steps needed to get over these two hurdles and some more tips too. Move Your iTunes Library To An External HDD If you can get by with just a minimal iTunes Library and supplement it with options like Spotifty, Rdio or Last.fm then that’s great, but if you’re unwilling to part with a larger repository of local media, Apple make it quite easy to place your iTunes Library on an external hard drive, providing instructions for doing so here....

Nope, this is not a tutorial on installing Ubuntu on your phone (that will come later). Here we are going to talk about some cosmetic changes to your Android OS to mimic the Ubuntu Touch interface, nothing more. Launcher Theme The easiest way to change the theme of your Android is by installing a home screen launcher that supports themeing. The home screen launcher we recommend for this is ADW....

Using Google Meet The most important thing to note with Google Meet is that anyone can now use it. Google recently removed its stipulation that only Google Suite users could initiate a video call. Access to scheduling free video calls is slowly rolling out to Google users. Free accounts will be limited to 60-minute meetings with up to 100 participants beginning in September 2020. Until then, Google is allowing unlimited calls while the COVID-19 pandemic continues....

1. Check for App Updates The simplest fix for Google Pay not working is to check for an app update. Even if you have automatic updates turned on, it’s a good idea to visit the app store (for example, Google Play Store) on your device and ensure that you have the latest version of Google Pay. On the other hand, an app update could also be the problem. Sadly, app updates don’t always go as planned....

1. Secret Start Menu The Windows 11 Start menu is nice enough, but all the fun features are in the secret Start menu. Even though this existed in Windows 10, many users still haven’t discovered it. The menu includes some incredibly useful shortcuts, such as Run, Windows Terminal, Disk Management, Power Options, Event Viewer, Task Manager, and more. You can access this menu by right-clicking the Start menu icon. It’ll appear in place of your normal Start menu....

If you’re looking for more Black Friday deals besides just this one, be sure to check out our Black Friday hub page which collects all the very best offers in the same place and is updated regularly so that you can’t miss out on even more savings. The Honor Magic 4 Pro boasts many attractive features, especially its 100W fast-charging, three main camera sensors, and its beefy Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, all of which make it a contender at the top end of the smartphone market....

Note: This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Houdah Software. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. What Is HoudahSpot? HoudahSpot is a Mac search tool that offers tons of customizable options that allow you to go to one place to find all your project files. You can search everything from your files, folders, mounted network drives, and even your Mail app....