Make Tech Easier – Page 9 – Uncomplicating the complicated, making life easier

Spilled Water on Your Macbook? Here’s How to Avoid Water Damage

So you’ve just spilled water all over your shiny new Macbook – what’s next? Here are some ways to fix a water-damaged Macbook.

Save $40 on a Ring Spotlight Cam Security Camera with Alexa

The Ring Spotlight Cam Security Camera with Alex has everything you’d expect from the Ring Doorbell, saved for the doorbell, at 20% off.

How to Use a Custom Background with Zoom

Zoom has a virtual background feature that allows you to set a custom background during your video conference. Here’s how you can do so.

How to Install Calibre Content Server in Raspberry Pi

Do you know you can set up Calibre as a server and access it wherever you are? Learn how to install the Calibre content server in Raspberry Pi.

Facebook Ads Chastise Apple for Change to iPhone Privacy

Facebook published ads in newspapers chastising Apple for an iPhone policy change while defending “millions of small businesses.”

How to Enable Sidebar Search for Major Search Engines

Here we show you the easiest ways to run sidebar search for Google, Bing, YouTube, Wikipedia, and Twitter, on Firefox, Chrome and Edge.

Spotify vs. Apple Music: Who Wins the Music War?

If you can’t decide between Spotify and Apple Music, check out our Spotify vs. Apple Music breakdown so you can see which one suits you more.

Linkind Smart Light Bulbs – Color a Room Your Way

Smart light bulbs is an easy way to add mood lighting. This review takes a look at Linkind Smart Light Bulbs to see how they compare.

Save $100 on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium

If you’re not an Apple person but still want a smartwatch, you may want to go with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium at $100 off.

How to Send Disappearing Messages with WhatsApp

WhatsApp has released a new feature called disappearing messages. Here we show you how to send disappearing messages in WhatsApp.

How to Back Up Files to Google Drive on Linux

Linux users can automatically back up files to Google drive using the open-source package google-drive-ocamlfuse and the cron utility

Apple Sneaks Animated Artwork into Some Apple Music Albums

Some macOS and iOS users have found that the recent version of Apple Music is featuring a few albums with animated artwork.

5 of the Best Google Photos Alternatives

Ready to move on from Google Photos? Try out some of these Google Photos alternatives to find a new place to organize your photos.

Tangiplay Coding Toy For Kids Review

The Tangiplay coding toy is a game that teaches kids the fundamentals of coding and lets them have fun at the same time. Learn how it works.

Save $40 on a Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Gaming Keyboard

Are you looking for a gift for the gamer on your list? Consider a Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Gaming Keyboard at $40 off.

How to Set Up Home Theater Audio Using HomePod and Apple TV

Do you own an Apple TV and a HomePod? You can easily set up home theater audio by connecting your HomePod to Apple TV. Here’s how.

How to Disable Automatic Workspaces in GNOME

Many people hate the way Gnome creates and destroys its workspaces. Here we show you how to disable automatic workspaces in Gnome.

Google Experienced Outage to Services for 45 Minutes

On December 14, 2020, most of Google’s services, including YouTube, Gmail, and Google Drive experienced an outage for about an hour.

How to Stop Apps from Using Mobile Data on Android

Mobile data is a precious resource. Here we show you how to stop apps from using so much of your mobile data on Android.

Stop Your PC from Making Random USB Noises

Is your Windows computer making random USB noises without any obvious cause? Find out why this happens and how to stop it.

Zhiyun Smooth-XS Gimbal Review: Have More Fun Taking Photos

Sometimes the idea of the selfie stick can be expanded, and that’s leads to the Zhiyun Smooth-XS Gimbal. This can also lead to more fun.

Take $50 Off Facebook Portal Plus with Alexa

With a Facebook Portal Plus with Alexa, you can make video calls, whether or not the people you’re talking to have their own Portal device.

The PS5’s 3D Audio Explained

The PS5’s Tempest 3D audio engine is touted as a next-generation feature. Here is what 3D audio is and how it works on PS5.

How to Easily Create Cron jobs in Linux with Zeit

Zeit is a graphical app that makes managing your cron jobs very easy. Let’s see how it allows you to easily create cron jobs in Linux.

Mounting Difficulties with iOS 14 Messages Becoming a Problem

iPhone users are reporting issues receiving and sending messages in iOS 14. So far, Apple hasn’t responded, upsetting users even more.

How to Use AirPods Automatic Switching Feature to Switch Between Devices

Apple’s latest Airpods update has an automatic switching feature that allows you to easily switch between devices. Here’s how to use it.

How to Clean Up and Make Space on Your Windows 10 “C” Drive

You may have seen a low-disk-space warning show up on your C drive. Here are some handy tips to recover free space on a Windows C drive.

How Kids Can Video Chat With Santa

If your kids can’t visit Santa in person, do the next best thing. Find out how your kids can video chat with Santa, even on Christmas Eve.

How to Stop Android Apps Running in the Background

Does your Android phone’s battery drain faster than expected? Learn how to stop Android apps from running in the background to preserve your battery life.

Customizing the Windows 10 Taskbar with TaskbarX

Do you wish you could do a little more with the Windows 10 taskbar? Learn how TaskbarX helps you customize the taskbar, including moving it.

Save $850 on a Bomaker Polaris 4K Laser TV Projector

If you’re missing going tot he movie theater, you can bring it into your home with a Bomaker Polaris 4K Laser TV Projector and save $850.

Jomise K7 Dash Cam Review

Want a dash cam that does more than just record video? Find out how useful the Jomise K7 Dash Cam really is and how well it performs.

How to Rewind Your Retro Games in Emulators

Rewind is a feature found in many modern emulators. Learn how rewind works and how you can rewind your game in various emulators.

Spotify Reset Passwords After Users’ Account Info Exposed

For the second time in a few months, Spotify passwords were reset by the company after user account info was exposed.

How to Fix a Frozen Mac During an Update

Has your Mac frozen mid-update? Don’t panic! Here we show you how to fix your frozen Mac and get it back on track.

Best Android Apps You Can Use When You Are Offline

When your Internet connection is not working, you will be glad to have these Android apps that can still work offline to entertain you.

Get a Skymee Petalk AI Dog Camera for Under $100

Not only can the Skymee Petalk AI Dog Camera help keep an eye on pets, but it can also toss them a well-deserved treat when they’re good.

How to Find Broken Symlinks in Linux

Symlinks are essential for linking files and directories, but they can easily break without notice. Here’s how to find broken symlinks in Linux.

Google Pushing Fuchsia OS to Public Open Source

Google announced it is expanding the open source Fuchsia platform, making it public, and inviting contributions.

How to Opt Out of Amazon Sidewalk

Amazon Sidewalk is a Wi-Fi network that you share with your neighbors, and it’s enabled by default. Learn how to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk

Best Holiday Tech Gift Ideas for Apple Users

Not all tech gifts have to cost a bomb. Here is our list of the best Apple tech gift ideas you can find for the Apple fan in your life.

Take $25 Off an Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet, Gen 10

The Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet has outlasted, now on its 10th generation. You can get it at $25 off, with a 30% faster processor.

CPU Core Count vs. Clock Speed – Which Is More Important?

The debate of the CPU cores count vs. clock speed is neverending. Here we go through the differences and use cases and which is more important to you.

Why the PS5 Can Run Games Faster than Series X

While Xbox Series X’s hardware seems more powerful than PS5, the PS5 can run some games better than the Xbox Series X. Here’s why.

What is Microsoft Visio? An Intro to the Flowchart and Diagramming Tool

Need to create detailed diagrams or flowcharts? Learn how much you can accomplish with Microsoft Visio and how the tool works.

How to Use Meet Now: Skype’s Free Zoom Alternative

Microsoft has released a free Zoom alternative called “Meet Now,” which supports up to 50 users. Here’s how you can get started using Meet Now.

Save $300 on a Factory-Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10+

You can get a great deal on a factory-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10+ and will also enjoy fingerprint id, facial recognition, and a long-lasting battery.

How to Keep Your Notes Organized with Obsidian

Do you have plenty of notes in need of organization? Let’s see how Obsidian can organize your notes with links, relations and knowledge base.