https://www.makeuseof.com MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:01:30 GMT en-US hourly 60 Ever wondered if your keyboard could understand your keypresses quicker? Well, you might be surprised to find out that it can.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:01:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-keyboard-polling-rate-and-how-much-does-it-matter/ Is Google Translate better than ChatGPT at translating languages? How useful are Canva and Adobe Photoshop's generative art tools? And what are the different types of AI?

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:30:37 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-buys-blizzard-ai-art-translation-explored-podcast/ A decent mixer is a vital piece of equipment if you're a DJ. Although not exclusive to the genre, DJ mixers are used essentially with electronic music. If you love techno, hip-hop, house, or EDM, harmonious mixing is key to the DJ's set.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:30:37 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-dj-mixers/ If you're someone who frequently sends emails from your iPhone, you know that manually erasing the "Sent from my iPhone" signature repeatedly is pretty tiresome. Luckily, your iPhone allows you to completely remove this signature or change it to something else instead to save you the hassle.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:38 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-remove-sent-from-my-iphone-signature/ Creating a decentralized website is easier than most people would expect. In fact, the only difference between a decentralized website and a normal site is that it's hosted on a decentralized network. Almost everything else remains the same.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:31:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/create-decentralized-website/ One of the key features of Angular is directives. Angular directives are a way for you to add behavior to DOM elements. Angular provides a variety of built-in directives, and you can also create custom directives in this robust framework.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/build-custom-directives-angular/ If you frequently work with Python and recently shifted to Ubuntu 23.04 or Fedora version 38, chances are you came across the "externally-managed-environment" error when installing packages with the Python package manager, pip.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:46:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-pip-error-externally-managed-environment-linux/ Smartphones and the internet are made to grab your attention and keep you looking. Every new app wants you to spend more time on it. But we get it; you need your devices. They help with work, school, and staying connected. Unfortunately, spending too much time on them can make you feel tired, lose focus, and even mess up your sleep.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:00:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/achieve-digital-detox-goals/ Google Photos is pre-installed on most Android phones and is also available for iOS and the web. It is packed with useful features, such as photo and video storage, automatic cloud backup, search and sharing options, and powerful editing tools.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/google-photos-for-web-how-to-use-editor/ Electrical vehicles have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their environmental benefits and cost-saving advantages. However, one concern that lingers in the minds of prospective EV buyers and current owners is the vehicle's range—how far it can travel on a single charge.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:15:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-much-does-tire-choice-affect-ev-range/ Spotify Wrapped is something many Spotify users look forward to. It shows you all your top songs and artists that you've been jamming to throughout the year, along with other fun facts. One of the best parts is that it generates a custom playlist that has all your top songs from the year.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:05:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/spotify-wrapped-see-old-playlists/ Security is important, but we can all relate to the frustrations that come with having passwords and PINs, especially when trying to remember them all. What if there's a better way?

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:00:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-ai-driven-authentication/ Widgets have been part of Android since day one, and they remain one of the platform's most useful features. These tiny applets that you can place on your home screen are ideal for quick, at-a-glance information like weather updates. Sometimes they have buttons for controlling music or your phone's flashlight.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:45:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-widgets-for-android/ With the Timer feature in the Clock app, you can count down hours, minutes, and seconds to perform multiple tasks efficiently. It's perfect for remembering to take your food out of the oven, managing your screen time, and challenging yourself to work against the clock.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:45:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-timers-on-iphone/ A table of contents (TOC) is considered essential in reports, but we often miss adding one in our presentations. Just like in any document, a TOC can help make your slide deck look more professional and organized. With a TOC, you can also easily navigate your slides without having to scroll up and down.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/create-table-of-contents-google-slides/ Have you ever found yourself looking to turn your computer off or put it to sleep with just the keyboard? Maybe you're in search of a Windows sleep shortcut because your mouse isn't working reliably, or perhaps you want to work more efficiently.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-shutdown-or-sleep-windows-10-with-a-keyboard-shortcut/ In 2006, a little-known startup called Twitter burst onto the tech scene. Today, the company (since renamed to "X") is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. As of 2023, the site has over 450 million monthly active users.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:15:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/who-owns-twitter-company-history/ Tesla's popularity has skyrocketed over the past decade, but even this infamous EV manufacturer isn't immune to problems. Tesla recalls have taken place numerous times in the past, but what kinds of issues constitute a recall, how will it affect you as an owner, and how do you know if your Tesla needs to be recalled?

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:00:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tesla-recall/ Binance is the world's largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange, used by novices, casual traders, and professionals alike. But can Binance be accessed in the US? As a US resident, can you trade and invest in crypto on this platform?

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:46:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/can-you-use-binance-in-the-us/ While the older Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+ models aren’t as powerful as the Pi 4 or new Pi 5, you can improve their performance by overclocking the CPU. This will make the processor run at a higher maximum speed, although you’ll need to find a way to dissipate the extra heat created to avoid CPU thermal throttling and maritain stability.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:31:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-overclock-raspberry-pi-3/ If you have a Tesla, you’re limited to a few exterior color options just like everybody else. Well, Tesla is now offering vinyl wraps to its customers who want to try something different. What do you need to know about it?

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:20:33 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-a-tesla-vinyl-wrap-and-should-you-get-one/ In your Windows operating system, various files and processes run quietly in the background, rarely catching your attention. One of these is AggregatorHost.exe, a file that Windows users often encounter while using their computers.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:15:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-aggregatorhostexe-windows/ It's normal to think that machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) are synonymous, particularly with the rise of AI that generates natural texts using machine learning models. If you've been following the recent AI frenzy, you've likely encountered products that use ML and NLP.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:15:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/whats-the-difference-between-natural-language-processing-and-machine-learning/ If you want to use a legal streaming service that offers a wide choice of movies and TV shows, you'll most likely have to pay a monthly or annual fee. Because of this, many people have chosen to share their streaming passwords with friends and family so that multiple households can use one account.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:00:34 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/streaming-services-allow-password-sharing/ Sometimes when you connect an external hard drive or SSD to your Mac, you'll find that it's set to read-only. This happens because the drive is formatted with Microsoft's NTFS file system, which macOS doesn't fully support by default. Fortunately, it's easy to fix so that your external hard drive is no longer read-only.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:46:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/solving-the-read-only-external-hard-drive-problem-on-your-mac/ The Resource Monitor application offers a detailed graphical user interface to help you monitor the behavior of your system resources. The app's interface may seem confusing at first, but once you get to know it better, it'll become an indispensable tool when troubleshooting high CPU usage issues on Windows.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:16:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/troubleshoot-high-cpu-usage-resource-monitor/ Bluetooth trackers are handy for finding the items you lose regularly, such as your remote, keys, wallet, and so on. Small business owners have even been known to use them to find and reacquire high-value items that have been stolen. Convenient as Bluetooth trackers may be, they can also be used to stalk people.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/detect-unknown-bluetooth-trackers-android/ While you have always been able to stream YouTube Music to your HomePod via AirPlay, it isn't the convenient hands-free experience you would expect from a smart speaker. That all changes thanks to a recent update, which finally brings direct integration with Apple's HomePod.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-listen-youtube-music-homepod/ It can be confusing if your keyboard on Windows starts typing backward instead of typing in the typical left-to-right manner. Not only does it hinder your ability to write comfortably, but it can also lead to mistakes, especially when entering sensitive information such as passwords.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:15:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/typing-backwards-windows/ With so many fitness and workout apps available on the market, it is tricky to know which one will work best for you. A new wave of fitness apps that use AI and machine learning are adding to your choices.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-ai-fitness-apps/ React hooks are a powerful way to manage side effects in React components. Three of the most common hooks for handling side effects are useEffect, useLayoutEffect, and useEffectEvent. Each hook has its unique use case, so choosing the right one for the job is essential.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/useeffect-uselayouteffect-useeffectevent-comparison/ With package theft on the rise, security cameras and video doorbells are now essential to our homes. And while most security offerings support basics like remote monitoring and recording, Apple's HomeKit Secure Video goes one step further with Package Detection.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:46:29 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-enable-homekit-secure-video-package-detection/ As a social media writer, your days can be a whirlwind of managing tasks, generating ideas, and crafting engaging content. In the rush of this daily routine, ChatGPT can be a valuable tool. Follow these tips to use ChatGPT to streamline your social media writing workflow.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:31:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/use-chatgpt-to-write-social-media-posts/ In 2022, the standard iPhone 14 line was lacking value compared to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, which featured Dynamic Island, a significantly better camera system, and other Pro features. While the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have been in the spotlight, for better or for worse, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus bring many of the iPhone 14 Pro’s features at a lower cost, effectively tightening the gap between the different models.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:16:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/iphone-15-review/ CapCut has lots of handy video editing and recording tools, including a teleprompter. Here’s how to set it up and use it for easier and more successful videos. You can then post them on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms directly from CapCut.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:00:37 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/capcut-how-to-use-teleprompter/ Chrome is the world’s most popular web browser, but did you know that four different versions are available? Chrome Canary is a lesser-known member of Google’s browser family, an experimental release for testing new features. Although it’s not designed for the average user, Chrome Canary has some compelling advantages over the stable version most people are familiar with.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:31:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-google-chrome-canary/ Have you ever felt like the internet was reading your mind, showing you ads based on something you recently talked or thought about? That's the silent work of third-party cookies.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:01:29 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/why-third-party-cookies-being-phased-out/ Coaxial cables have been around for quite some time, but they are still integral to establishing reliable connections between a satellite receiver, cable box, TV, or modem and a satellite dish, cable wall outlet, or antenna.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-coaxial-cables/ Do you have an old iPod that's sitting around gathering dust? It might still have music you no longer possess in any other form. If that's the case, grab your old music player because you can transfer the music from your iPod to your computer.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:01:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/transfer-music-ipod-computer/ Buying the right car can save you a lot of money over the years of ownership. A car is one of the most-used devices in your life, so you want to ensure you get a reliable machine that fits your needs. You want it to last long, get great mileage, be good on the environment, have heated mirrors and seats, and even connect Apple CarPlay or use Android Auto in the car.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:15:33 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/things-to-check-before-buying-new-or-used-car-to-save-money/ Pixel art is a form of digital art that was born from the need to communicate imagery on the limited storage space of 8 or 16-bit computers and video game consoles.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:00:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-make-pixel-art-beginners-guide/ Whether you're a seasoned Ubuntu user or a newcomer to the platform, you'll find Synaptic a powerful tool for managing software packages. Additionally, it allows you to install, upgrade, or remove packages easily.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:45:33 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/install-synaptic-package-manager-on-ubuntu/ RCS (Rich Communication Services) comes with many features to make the texting experience on Android better. It lets you communicate over the internet, or share files without incurring carrier charges or having to use a third-party messaging app.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:01:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-disable-read-receipts-rcs-android-samsung/ In an era where people increasingly conduct their lives online, the need for robust online protection has never been greater. One popular method for protecting your online privacy and security is by using free VPN browser extensions.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:00:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/should-you-use-a-free-vpn-chrome-extension/ Disney+ is one of the most popular video streaming services available, but it doesn't always work how it should. There's nothing more frustrating than being unable to use your Disney+ account because of common bugs and issues.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-disney-plus-not-working-issues/ Is WhatsApp not showing you the names of your saved contacts? The issue usually occurs with a specific contact you've recently saved. Other times, it affects all the contact names in your phone's address book. Where does this issue come from, and how can you fix it?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:05:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/whatsapp-not-showing-contact-names-fixes/ Colors are among the most commonly used CSS attributes, playing a vital role in shaping a website's visual identity, mood, and user experience. CSS offers an array of choices for using color, each tailored to specific design needs and preferences.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:00:36 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/css-colors-ways-defining/ The Unmountable Boot Volume Windows stop code error is a pain. Since it usually keeps you from loading into Windows, you can't troubleshoot it like you would with most other errors.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:30:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/unmountable-boot-volume-windows/ While training for a half-marathon is challenging, dedicating time to building your fitness can benefit your health and provide a sense of accomplishment. Training for a half-marathon can also strengthen your determination, resilience, and ability to follow through on goals. It's a journey that will teach you a lot about yourself and benefit all areas of your life.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:30:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/train-half-marathon-running-websites-tools/ Search engines make it easy to find information or buy products, but what if you want to identify a picture you have? In these cases, reverse image search comes to the rescue. This powerful feature allows you to upload an image to search instead of entering text.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:01:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/reverse-image-search-apps/ Meta released Llama 2 in the summer of 2023. The new version of Llama is fine-tuned with 40% more tokens than the original Llama model, doubling its context length and significantly outperforming other open-sourced models available. The fastest and easiest way to access Llama 2 is via an API through an online platform. However, if you want the best experience, installing and loading Llama 2 directly on your computer is best.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-download-and-install-llama-2-locally/ SSL encryption is the bedrock of secure online communication. Communicating with sites that have SSL certificates is one of the essential measures you need to take to combat hackers. However, cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics to infiltrate SSL, and one such threat that has gained notoriety is SSL stripping attacks.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:00:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-ssl-stripping/ Managing multiple social media accounts can become overwhelming and time-consuming. Thankfully, there are ways in which you can manage this easily and post to Mastodon and X (formerly Twitter) simultaneously.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:46:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-crosspost-mastodon-to-twitter-x/ Proxmox is an open-source enterprise server management and server virtualization platform that offers a user-friendly web interface to manage VMs and containers. If you've used VirtualBox, VMWare, or Hyper-V in the past, Proxmox offers a similar experience with a focus on open-source technologies.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/raspberry-pi-proxmox-virtualization-how-to-install/ You've probably used Google Maps to find routes to addresses, search for stores and services, or to "explore" new places before you get there. My Maps is a service through Google Maps that lets you use the Google Maps infrastructure to attach information to locations and create custom maps.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:30:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/essential-google-my-maps-features-should-know/ While Apple's Home app offers plenty of ways to organize your smart home, one simple change will instantly impact your household's overall experience—renaming your devices. With just a few taps, you can make Siri interactions more natural and make your devices more accessible by assigning names that match how your family refers to things within your home.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:15:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-rename-smart-devices-apple-home-app/ Spotify’s library has more than 80 million songs, so you can easily find something to listen to. But what if you want to listen to a specific song on repeat? Or do you have a playlist that you can’t get enough of?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/spotify-how-to-repeat-songs-playlists/ Smartphones have evolved to the extent that they can easily replace our PCs for day-to-day tasks such as email, video streaming, and web browsing. Regardless of your primary device, sooner or later, you will need to transfer files from your phone to a PC or vice versa.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:46:29 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-to-get-data-from-your-desktop-to-your-android/ Since Elon Musk purchased Twitter and renamed it X, he's been a party to numerous lawsuits involving his social media company. Besides that, Elon Musk has also been involved in other lawsuits with Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. Well, that's the cost of being one of the richest people in the world running different multi-billion-dollar companies.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-often-has-elon-musk-been-sued-twitter-lawsuit-explained/ Three years ago, Microsoft unveiled their cheapest laptop yet: the Surface Laptop Go. This compact 12-inch device offered the company's signature industrial design at a price point that directly competed with premium Chromebooks, making them ideal for students. This year, Microsoft revamps the lineup with the Surface Laptop Go 3, which gets a spec bump and price increase, but is it still a great option for students?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:15:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/surface-laptop-go-3-review/ There’s no doubt that Canva has vast design capabilities. However, did you know that it has also incorporated apps into its platform to help you make your designs even better?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:01:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/canva-apps-worth-trying/ Dimmable LEDs are far more useful than they appear to be. Having the ability to adjust the lighting to exactly the brightness you want can not only be aesthetically pleasing and great for your room's ambiance but also help reduce eye strain in the absence of natural light.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:45:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/why-do-dimmable-leds-flash-and-flicker/ Looking for medical information online is a gamble at best. You key in a symptom, a disease, a medical term or two, and you're quickly presented with a bunch of matching results at random. You take one look at them, add two and two, and come up with five.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:16:29 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/dangers-searching-medical-information-online/ Modern storage drives are extremely reliable and fast; that's no news. However, if you're not careful when buying yours, the list of problems waiting for you is quite long, especially if you end up buying a fake drive. Apart from slow data transfer speeds and reliability issues, a fake drive can also fake its storage capacity.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:01:29 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/ways-to-test-real-drive-capacity-spot-a-fake/ Nest.js exception filters provide a way to intercept and handle exceptions globally or on a per-controller basis.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/nestjs-exception-filters-handle-errors/ Despite how much progress Wi-Fi has made, you have a much cleaner, more consistent gaming experience using a wired connection. Everyone needs something different, though. One person might stream while another plays casually. Both wind up using different Ethernet cables.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-ethernet-cables-gaming/ We understand if you're not a huge of your Mac's simple graphical user interface. Not everyone has to like or agree on everything, and it's natural that this would hold in your tech choices as well.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-open-command-prompt-mac/ Playing Minecraft can be a fantastic outlet for your creativity. However, the game can start to feel a little stale and repetitive after a while. One way that you can resolve this is by installing new Minecraft maps. These maps are easy to find, and they make playing Minecraft feel fresh again.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:31:33 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-download-install-minecraft-maps/ The crypto industry has developed so much over the past decade that it's no longer just about buying and selling. There are now so many financial services tailored towards the DeFi realm, including lending and borrowing. But is it safe to lend and borrow crypto, or are drawbacks involved?

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:15:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/pros-and-cons-crypto-lending-and-borrowing/ Llama 2 is an open-source large language model (LLM) developed by Meta. It is a competent open-source large language model, arguably better than some closed models like GPT-3.5 and PaLM 2. It consists of three pre-trained and fine-tuned generative text model sizes, including the 7 billion, 13 billion, and 70 billion parameter models.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/build-chatbot-streamlit-llama-2/ While IPv6 is essential for the long-term growth of the internet, there are situations where you might need to disable it on your Ubuntu system.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:45:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/disable-ipv6-on-ubuntu/ AIs can be categorized as public, private, or personal AIs. Training and designing an AI system based on these categories can help solve issues on regulatory limitations, data privacy, and security.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/public-ai-vs-private-ai-vs-personal-ai-whats-the-difference/ If you’ve put hours into your audio project, the last thing you need is a disaster that puts your time and effort to waste. You can be prepared by adopting a good backup practice from day one.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:16:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/reaper-how-to-back-up-files/ In the old days, when Sony released a new controller update, you had to plug your DualSense controller into your PlayStation 5 using a USB-C cable in order to install it. Now you no longer have to leave the comfort of your seat to do it. That's right, you can update your PS5 controller wirelessly, and we're going to show you how to do it.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:31:33 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-wirelessly-update-ps5-dualsense-controller/ How can you play two videos at the same time? Well, you could use two different apps, but it might be difficult to sync up their playback. And using two different devices doesn’t make it any simpler.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:16:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-play-two-videos-at-the-same-time-vlc-media-player/ A custom ROM is an aftermarket operating system based on Google's open-source Android code and is created by third-party developers. It offers a wide range of features and customization options unavailable in the stock ROM that comes pre-installed on your Android device.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-find-the-right-custom-rom-android/ Cell phones are expensive, and they’re not getting any cheaper. Buying a refurbished phone instead of a new one is a great way to get around that unfortunate trend, but it comes with some risks. Secondhand phones can pose significant security threats if you’re not careful.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-secure-is-refurbished-phone/ With incredible room-filling sound, the HomePod is an excellent companion to the Apple TV. However, the extra punch that the HomePod provides may make dialogue hard to hear at times.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:30:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-enhance-dialog-apple-tv-homepod/ Is Windows showing the “A disk read error occurred”? Even if you follow Windows’ suggestion of pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer, the error may not disappear. When this happens, there might be an overheating problem, improper port connections, or an outdated BIOS version, among other possible causes.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:15:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/disk-read-error-occurred-error-windows/ Tesla is primarily known for its electric vehicles, but they also make solar panels. Once installed, they can provide power for an entire home, but you'll want a battery to store all that power. The Tesla Powerwall is the battery that stores this power and makes it readily available when required.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:30:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-tesla-powerwall-how-much-do-they-cost/ Whether you want to rehearse a speech, master a foreign language, or produce a podcast, recording audio on your Windows 11 PC is a straightforward process. You can even record the sound coming out of your Windows 11 PC.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:15:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/record-audio-windows-11/ The Raspberry Pi is a popular single-board computer used in many DIY projects. While typically used with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse for on-site interaction, there are instances where you may need to access your Raspberry Pi from a PC or laptop using just a USB connection.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-connect-raspberry-pi-to-laptop-or-pc-usb/ Disney+ subscribers can experience content in a new way with descriptive audio-enabled content.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:45:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-enable-disable-audio-descriptions-disney-plus/ Wondering how to see a Wi-Fi password on Android? Maybe you're connected to a network where you forgot the password, or want to check the password for a friend's network so you can connect another device to it.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:30:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-view-passwords-for-saved-wi-fi-networks-on-android/ With more than 500 million subscribers, Spotify is the most popular digital music streaming service. And many of these subscribers listen to Spotify on the go, while they commute, work out, or simply carry on with their daily routine.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:30:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-fix-spotify-not-playing-screen-off-locked/ The Windows Control Panel is a handy feature that allows you to configure several system settings. It helps you remove software, disable hardware, control Windows user accounts, and repair several system-related issues.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:15:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-open-control-panel/ With how popular and widespread cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become, more people are turning to crypto exchanges that make it easy to trade, invest, and store their digital assets.

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]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-unfollow-facebook-pages/ S&Q, or Slow and Quick mode, is one of the most overlooked camera features for many budding video creators. It seems complicated at first, which is why most people avoid it. However, this article will demystify S&Q settings, so you can start shooting slow motion and timelapses with ease.

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]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:45:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mobile-apps-learning-english/ The Nintendo Switch is already a very user-friendly and convenient console, but there are several settings you might be sleeping on that could make your experience with it even better. None of these settings are activated by default, so if you don’t know about them, you are likely not using your Switch to its full potential.

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]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:15:30 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-disable-and-enable-subtitles-on-hbo-max/ When it comes to online security, there's a perpetual problem: phishing. Many people get phishing content through emails or social media platforms. However, you can also land directly on a phishing website. So what is a phishing site? How can you identify one?

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:00:32 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/red-flags-phishing-website/ Ubuntu is known for its stability and reliability, but occasionally, you may run into issues that prevent your system from booting properly. In such situations, Ubuntu offers a powerful tool called Rescue mode.

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