The Apple Beta Software Program You can sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program where you can test the new releases of the iOS, macOS, and tvOS of the company. The public beta benefits both the developers and the users. By providing feedback of the beta operating systems, Apple will know what bugs they need to fix in the full version. On the other hand, tech savvy users will have a chance to experience the features of the brand new OS....

Rip DVDs with VLC Before we get going, download and install VLC from the developer’s website, if you don’t already have it. And get a DVD in that DVD reader. Choose “Open Disc…” from the “Media” menu. Click the drop-down arrow next to the “Play” button in the lower-right. Choose “Convert” from the drop-down menu. In the next window we can choose some conversion options for our ripped video file....

On the other hand, the popular XScreenSaver gives you more choices of screensavers and also allows you to change the setting and configure it to your liking. While we can easily replace gnome-screensaver with XScreensaver (with some simple hack), it might not be a great idea after all since Gnome-Screensaver is tightly integrated with the Gnome desktop and allows you to lock the computer screen and recover the computer from sleep....

Getting Started To enable emergency alerts on your Android, you’ll need to install Google’s Live Transcribe app from the Play Store. Alternatively, if your phone is running Android 11 (and above), it should be already available on your device. This is a service that Google created for the hearing impaired, but that doesn’t mean regular users can’t take advantage of this excellent accessibility app. Using state-of-the-art automatic speech recognition technology, Live Transcribe can perform real-time transcription of speech to text directly on your phone’s screen....

Note: to use this feature you need to have the Creators Update installed. Why Use the Night Light Feature in Windows 10? Generally, our monitors or screens emit blue light. This bright blue light imitates the bright yet cool blue light from the Sun. When using the desktop or laptop at nighttime, the blue light emitting from the screen disrupts our internal body clock and reduces the sleep hormone called “melatonin....

There are actually two ways to see the uptime of your Mac and neither of these requires a third-party app. What you need to accomplish the task is there already on your Mac. Finding Mac Uptime Using System Panel This requires you to access the system panel where the uptime information is stored. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner on your screen, and select the option that says “About This Mac....

But before you go ahead and factory-reset your device from panic, hold up. Even though your device might seem completely paralysed, there may yet be a way to save it that’s quite simple. What is “gapps”? “gapps” stands for Google Apps, and encompasses most of the Google apps on your device such as Gmail, Calendar, the Play Store, Hangouts, and Google Plus (not that too many people seem to care about that last one these days)....

What Is Windows Modules Installer Worker? Windows Modules Installer Worker (also known as WMIW or TiWorker.exe) is an essential cog in the machinery of your operating system. Its job is to automatically check for any Windows and Microsoft updates and install them to make your PC run seamlessly at all times. Furthermore, it backs up your old data and ensures that everything is up to date on your PC. Naturally, all these tasks require a lot of resources and processing power in the form of RAM and disk space....

It’s a fairly common error that is caused by multiple versions of an app creating a closed loop. It is not a problem with the app you are trying to install. Unfortunately, there is no one single cause for a 506 error, so there is not just one way to troubleshoot the problem. Here are some possible solutions to try. They start from the most straightforward and range upward in complexity....

Note: while it is easy to download a DLL file online and replace it in your system, never replace DLL files online from a non-Microsoft website, as it can harm your system (no matter if it says “Windows”). Check Whether the Task Scheduler Is Running There are various forms of TaskSchedulerHelper.dll error messages such as “TaskSchedulerHelper.dll is missing,” “specified module could not be found,” “error loading,” and “access violation.” The error shows up on startup due to certain odd entries that creep into the Windows 10 Task Scheduler app, especially during a faulty driver update....

The warning pointing to simultaneous logins doesn’t necessarily mean that someone else has logged in to your PC. Mostly, the error results from invalid user login instances, but sometimes it shows up out of the blue with no traceable cause. It is easy to resolve, though, and does not require any advanced troubleshooting techniques. The following Microsoft-recommended fixes for Windows 11 and Windows 10 can get rid of the error message....

The tool is quite simple to use, but there are no documents or guides provided alongside the download, so it is not immediately obvious how it is to be used. Note that in order to run the program, you will need to have the .NET 3.5 framework installed – without this, it will simply not execute. Install this to ensure there are no compatibility issues. iTunes must be open for the tool to work, so it makes sense to open it before you open the tool that interfaces with it....

How to Insert Data from a Picture on MS Excel Android Open the MS Excel app and the spreadsheet where you want to insert data from a picture on your Android device. Note: you can use the spreadsheet either in portrait or landscape mode. We would advise using it in landscape mode to make things easier. On the icon toolbar at the bottom, tap on the icon to reveal the built-in options....

The Function of the TPM A Trusted Platform Module plays some key roles in the security of your PC. Let’s look at some of them. 1. BitLocker Drive Encryption BitLocker keeps all your drive partitions encrypted when your PC is at rest. That includes your primary volume, where your boot components and system information are. In the unfortunate case you misplace or lose your hard drive, your data remains confidential. Nobody can boot into the operating system to access your data....

For all it’s simplicity, a lot of people still shy away from using WordPress because installing and maintaining it requires a certain level of technical knowhow. Specifically, the knowledge of installing and managing a PHP/MySQL stack and dealing with all the problems that can happen with a botched WordPress installation. So, without further ado, we’ve written this post that’ll not only teach you how to install a complete PHP/MySQL stack on your Mac but also teach you to install and configure a fully functional WordPress install, all without leaving the comforts of your own computer....

Gitlab also lets you include your repositories under your own domain or subdomain. It makes it easier for people to find your project that way, in some cases, and it keeps things more consistent. You’re also in control of what gets updated and when. There’s also the matter of Github’s acquisition by Microsoft. If you’re just using it as a tool and don’t care much about open-source philosophy, that probably won’t matter too much to you....

New Features and Improvements Some of the new features and under-the-hood fixes contained in this release of LibreOffice include: Improvements to menu and sidebar Better management of screen space Cleaner user interface and new icons Enterprise-ready Calc with new functions, complex formulae, image cropping, table addressing. better conditional formatting and more Better HiDPI support Time-stamping of PDF documents generated with LibreOffice Better filters for dcouments Better integration of Microsoft Office and Apple iWork documents Over 25,000 bug fixes...

With a little help from Siri Shortcuts, performing complex tasks can be as easy as tapping an icon on your homescreen or asking Siri. In this article you’ll learn how to modify your iOS settings to permit third-party shortcuts. A few of the top websites where you can find a wide range of third-party shortcuts will be shared as well. Finally, you’ll learn how to install third-party Siri shortcuts to your iOS device....

If you find this a little confusing in your conversations, then we have a solution for you. Gmail has a hidden feature that will let you quote a phrase from a conversation and reply directly to it. Let’s see how you can reply to a specific phrase in Gmail. Note: this feature only works in Gmail and will not work on the smartphone apps. Enable Quote selected text Gmail comes with a “Labs” section where it has some experimental features that you can add to enhance your Gmail experience....

Children can easily lose themselves in their favorite game. This can pose a problem as kids can shun other responsibilities like schoolwork or chores. Of course parents can always break out a stop watch and monitor their kids’ gaming, but who has time for that? Luckily, Microsoft has recognized this problem and come up with a solution. On March 29th Microsoft unveiled the Creator’s Update for Xbox One. This update included the ability to set limits on your child’s Xbox account, including when it was okay to play and for how long....