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Using an Ethernet connection, you can connect two devices together, or create a local area network with multiple devices. These require a router or switch device to allow the connected devices to communicate with each other. Let’s explore the Ethernet standard a little further, as well as compare and contrast it to WiFi. Different Ethernet Standards What is Ethernet? The Ethernet standard has evolved to cope with the changing demands of modern computer networks since it was first developed in the 1980s....

I want to address the elephant in the room, which is ‘military-grade’ doesn’t actually exist. Well, at least not in the way you’d think. When companies use the term military-grade, it’s primarily for marketing and little else. What they really mean is that their company provides Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 encryption. Even though the military may use the AES encryption algorithm, it was actually the first publicly accessible and open cipher approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) to protect information at a “Top Secret” level....

There are a few areas though where these utilities fall short. One of these is you can’t capture full page screenshots of the webpages in your browser. The tools will only capture the part of the screen that is visible and they won’t let you take scrolling screenshots of the sites. Fortunately, two of the popular web browsers – Chrome and Firefox – have both built-in options as well as third-party extensions to let you capture full page screenshots....

90% of consumers use coupons, digital coupon redemption is expected to reach $91 billion by 2022, and over 25 million Americans use coupons monthly to save money. Why Offer Visitors a Coupon Popup? Savvy site owners know that offering customers a discount via a coupon is a powerful way to entice them to make a purchase. Everyone loves a great deal. Offering coupons helps brands increase website activity, increase site conversions, and recover and convert abandoned carts....

What Is Hardware Virtualization? There’s a good chance that you know you need virtualization but don’t know what it is. As you may suspect, it’s related to virtual machines. In effect, hardware virtualization allows your physical CPU to present itself as multiple virtual CPUs. This is essential for virtual machines to be seamlessly compatible with the guest operating system while sharing resources with the host operating system. There are many technical reasons why you’d want to have these isolated virtual CPUs....

Luckily, you can apply a few fixes to your PC and resolve the error. Run the App as an Admin Permission issues are common reasons an app won’t open or function the way it should. Fixing this is easy as all you need to do is run the app with admin privileges. To do that, you must log in as an admin or have the login credentials of an admin account ready for step 2 below....

There are a number of reasons why this error can pop up, from corrupted Discord configuration files to overactive antivirus software blocking it from loading. To fix a Discord fatal JavaScript error on Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes a Discord Fatal JavaScript Error? When a Discord fatal JavaScript error appears, it isn’t immediately obvious what has caused it. However, in most cases, it’s caused by a corrupted Discord installation or another app or service (like your antivirus software) that prevents it from running correctly....

Recently, the flickering became more intense and I figured it would finally be worth looking into. The results turned out to be really interesting and I have found a few possible reasons for the problem and their respective solutions. #3 – Reinitializing the Drivers The most common issue when it comes to flickering LED fan lights is a driver issue that can easily be fixed. If all of the fans on the motherboard are flickering in a similar fashion, there might be a problem with the motherboard and its software....

In this article, we will be taking a look at the top sources for free cloud storage. We will briefly explain the functionality of each provider, but ultimately all of these providers are highly rated and trusted. The main focus here will be their free storage offering. Google Drive – 15GB Free Per Account Google Drive is a great opportunity for anybody that already has an existing Google email address....

You can add photos from your Windows or Mac machine, Microsoft’s stock images repository, or the internet. You can then reposition and resize your images, so they fit your slides. Add a Picture From Your Local Storage to PowerPoint If you’ve already saved an image to your Windows or Mac machine’s local storage, it’s easy to load this picture into your presentation. PowerPoint supports nearly all image formats, so your photo can be in any popular file format....

Remember the “WebcamGate” scandal that led to the Robbins v. Lower Merion School District federal class action lawsuit? Well, that ended with the school paying a staggering $610,000 settlement to settle that suit, after they were caught secretly spying on students in the privacy of their homes. Authorities from the school did this via webcams embedded in the laptops. Over 66,000 images had been secretly taken. Why Schools Install Spyware On School-Issued Laptops School-issued laptops are often available for a highly subsidized price, sometimes even given for free....

In Windows 10 you can either use a built-in app called Photos or a third-party app to merge videos. Besides being a great photo organizer, the Photos app lets you edit videos, add text to your videos and add background music among other things. Use the Built-in Photos App to Merge Videos in Windows 10 Follow the steps below to merge videos in Windows 10 in an easy way: You can also just drag the video from the Project library and drop it in the bottom Storyboard section....

Dealing with such locked file errors is actually pretty easy, although it may not seem so initially. You’ve probably guessed by now that the reason you aren’t able to delete the file is because an app on your PC is using it. How about you go ahead and close that program, and then delete the file? There are several workarounds like this to help you successfully delete the locked file on your computer....

If you believe your account has been hacked, you should probably go over the main Facebook privacy tips and make sure it doesn’t happen again. But if for some reason you just can’t remember your login details, the simple recovery process should help you access Facebook again. Check If You’re Still Logged In It sounds silly, but the first thing to do if you find yourself logged out of your account is to check if you still have an active Facebook session on one of your devices....

However, that’s not always the case. Let’s say you get a computer that has Windows already installed, but you don’t have the original CD or product key that came with the computer. So, you might not want to reformat the computer, which could risk Windows not activating properly. So, what’s the problem with just leaving it the way it is? Well, sometimes when you get a computer, it may have been part of an Active Directory environment, which means it was subject to Group Policies....

Thanks to decades of community work and support from organizations like Canonical, you can download something like Ubuntu Linux today and do almost all the things you can with Windows. All without needing a degree in computer science. Modern desktop Linux distros look good, work well and are suitable for average users. However, they have one huge difference compared to commercial operating systems – Open Source licensing. This means we have full access to all the inner workings of Linux....

Why Prevent Users from Changing the Screen Saver? Years ago when everyone was using large TV-type CRT monitors, screen burn-in was a real problem that cost companies billions in replacement and repair fees. Today’s LCD and LED monitors are less affected by screen burn-in. Even so, many companies require that users of their PCs maintain a screen saver to save money and prevent replacement costs. Unfortunately, it is difficult to police all users when it comes to PC settings like screen savers....

A good first step is generating a list of running processes to a text file so you can analyze what processes are running. Usually, people use Task Manager to view all processes, but it doesn’t let you print the list of processes. Thankfully, saving a list of running processes to a text file in Windows is very simple. You’ll be able to save both the Process ID (PID) and how much memory each process is using....

What Makes These the Best Image Background Removers? There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ways to remove backgrounds from pictures. If you’re a graphic designer or photographer, you probably use Photoshop to remove or replace backgrounds, or maybe GIMP. We’re looking out for average people like us, though. We want the tool to be free and easy to use. It should allow us to download a full-sized image without a watermark, have unlimited uses, and give us the option to put a better background in the image....

In this article, we’ll explain the likely causes for the white screen glitch and then cover different ways to fix the error. What Causes the Fortnite White Screen Issue The white screen error occurs when launching Fortnite. Instead of logging in, players are confronted by a blank white screen. This results in a frozen loading screen that can’t be bypassed, forcing players to quit and reload the game. The cause of the white screen error is unknown....