Some cases go the extra mile and offer muffled sound, tempered glass panels, spacious innards, lower temperatures and extensive water-cooling support, plus RGB lighting among other extras. The PC case you pick shouldn’t just be a looker, though, but you need a form factor that suits your space. It should also be as tool-less as possible with tons of cabling support and good airflow to keep your performance parts cool, efficient and dust-free....

1. Files The first one on our list is the Files app. It is an open-source Windows file explorer alternative available for free on the Microsoft Store. It packs all the features you get with the default Windows Explorer. The Files file explorer app has an impressive user interface and matches your system theme, i.e. dark/light modes. You can also manually switch between themes. You can access all of your partitions as well as cloud storage such as OneDrive and Google Drive....

Massive film and TV production software bundles such as Gorilla 6’s Scheduling & Budgeting Combo Pack can be prohibitively expensive for an independent movie project running on a shoestring budget. However, MS Office is virtually ubiquitous, relatively easy to obtain, and an inexpensive production resource for independent film producers, line producers, YouTubers, and local TV/cable access network showrunners alike – especially when you know where to look for free film/TV production templates for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and in PDF formats....

1. Share Your Phone Number Directly WhatsApp accounts do not have a username. Your phone number actually acts as your username or unique ID. If you want to connect with someone on WhatsApp, you can simply share your phone number with them. Normally they would need to save your phone number to their contacts in order to message you. For that, they must open the WhatsApp app, tap on the new chat button, and find your contact....

1. Check Your Internet Speed You have to find out if it’s the VPN that is affecting your Internet speed or if your Internet provider is having problems. Use an online tool that measures your Internet speed when you’re using the VPN and when you’re not. Maybe the problem can easily be fixed by calling your Internet provider. You can also try a wired connection instead of going wireless. This might be uncomfortable for some, but with a wired connection the VPN you’re using can transmit and encrypt packets of data faster....

Note: 1. Unless otherwise stated, all the code snippets shared below should be added to the .htaccess file located in the root directory of your website. 2. Before making any changes, make sure that you have a good backup of the file so that you can restore it if anything goes wrong. 1. Disable Directory Browsing in WordPress Disabling the directory browsing is one of the first things you should do when you install WordPress....

Installing Gadgets To launch the Gadgets dashboard, right-click anywhere on your Windows desktop and select Gadgets. Once the gadgets dashboard launches, you can select gadgets to add to your desktop or install new gadgets by searching in the online Gadgets directory. The online gadgets directory has a number of interesting desktop gadgets to select from. Once you have found the gadget you wish to install select Download and then Install....

1. Spark Of all of the functions of the internet, email probably matters most. Spark, one of the most popular third-party email providers, has a useful set of widgets that can be added. Everything from a simple look at your inbox to taking a look at calendar appointments can all be done through Spark’s widgets. Depending on which widget you select, you can even choose one widget that incorporates both email and calendar with the option to dial in to your next meeting right from the widget....

1. Giphy GIF Maker Giphy (Android | iOS) is a great tool for users looking to create GIFs on their mobile devices. The app lets you record quick videos, then automatically turns them into GIFs. Of course, you can also decorate your mini clips with multiple stickers, effects, filters, and text. You can activate some filters before you start shooting the mini clip. Once the video is done, users can edit it by adding text, various effects, and stickers....

Fortunately getting into Device Manager is pretty easy. In this article, we’ll look at nine different ways to access Device Manager on your PC. The first two are the fastest and easiest methods. However, more tech-savvy users who don’t shy away from digging through extensive menu options or running commands might prefer the rest of the methods outlined. The techniques presented in this post are compatible with Windows 10, as well as Windows 11....

A highly anticipated release, KDE 4.4 has taken necessary steps to solidify the underlying Plasma technology of KDE 4 and add polish to the already shiny surface. This week, MakeTechEasier will take you on a preview of the upcoming KDE 4.4 release, scheduled for February 9. I recently installed Release Candidate 1 on my desktop computer and took it for a spin. I was not disappointed. The following is a preview, not a review....

The Pinguy Desktop This is where I have some mixed feelings. The theme is lovely, the titlebars and menus look clean, simple, and beautiful, but the desktop layout leaves a bit to be desired. Notice the three docks/panels on the top, left, and bottom. Each panel has its purpose, but in this author’s opinion it seems a silly waste of space to use up three portions of screen space, especially when each is left mostly empty....

To prevent that inconvenient situation, online document collaboration tools were created. These web apps let you conveniently edit Word documents with your friends and contacts online. One such great collaboration tool is “Agile Words” – a brilliant collaboration tool specifically for Microsoft Word documents. Introduction Agile Words is collaboration application for Microsoft Word files. The app lets you upload Word documents and then invite friends via email to collaborate on those documents....

Introduction The Kindle Scribe is the first completely new Kindle model since the Oasis, but it’s more than just another e-reader. While the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite focus on the reading experience, the Scribe adds another key feature into the mix: writing. Following in the footsteps of the Remarkable 2 and Huawei’s MatePad Paper, the Kindle Scribe is best described as a smart notebook. You can draw, doodle and take notes on the display with an included pen while having easy access to Kindle books....

Disable Default Notifications Firstly, in order to avoid conflicting notifications it is prudent to disable Android’s default notifications. To do this launch the Messaging app, click Menu > Settings and uncheck “Notification”. This will disable all SMS notifications, so you must re-enable this if you would like the default Messaging app to handle all your notifications. Configuring SMS Popup After launching SMS Popup, ensure that the “Enable SMS Popup” box is checked....

Our Opinion Damien was quick to reply “Nope.” He says he won’t pay for the access to social media. He also admits he can live without it anyway. Alex says he barely wants to use social media when it’s free, so can’t even imagine paying for the privilege to use it. He does suggest, though, that “a paid structure might create a much more interesting social media landscape.” He wonders how the composition of users would change and asks, “Would it be a world of only extroverts, paying to shout to other extroverts?...

And Twitter Archiver for Google Sheets will help you do that. Twitter Archiver crawls Twitter every hour and adds tweets that match your criteria to the Google sheet automatically. It grabs as many tweets Twitter’s API will allow. So all you have to do is set up a sheet (or multiple sheets) and forget about them. Below, I’ll walk you through how to use it to automatically archive (save) the tweets directly to a Google sheet....

That better way is known as Replace Genius, and it can make these changes for you batch-style, meaning multiple replacements can be carried out in one fell swoop. Where Do I Get This and How Much Will It Cost Me? To get started, guide your web browser over to the RL Vision site, where the software in question is located. Here, you will find a variety of information on the app as well as a Download button....

Even though we’re in the midst of a ton of gift buying and holiday planning, we all know what’s around the corner: New Year. Once January hits, it’ll be a flurry of fitness related posts on social media as everyone signs up for the nearest gym and tries to set up a healthier lifestyle for 2023. If you’re genuinely serious about improving your overall health then a proper wearable device can be a huge help in getting you to your goals....

Whether you’re looking for a printer to churn out documents in your home office, to save money printing your own holiday snaps or even to print instant photos on the go, this best list brings together all the top-rated printers we’ve tested over the past few years. That means you can ensure you get the best one based on what you need it to do, whether that be printing, scanning, faxing or a combination of the three....