If you’re not interested in dual-booting Windows with Linux, then you’ll need to look at Linux distros suitable for gaming that allow you to play your favorite games. While Linux gaming isn’t a seamless or pain-free experience, you should be able to enjoy yourself by trying one of these five best Linux distros for gaming. Choosing a Linux Distribution for Gaming Before you rush to install one of the major Linux distros like Ubuntu or Debian, you’ll need to be aware of the state of Linux gaming....

Keyboards can cause repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) like carpal tunnel syndrome. That is until ergonomic design came along. If you don’t have an ergonomic keyboard, you should get one. Our top picks are, in our opinion, the best buys. What to Look For in an Ergonomic Keyboard Reach out in front of you like a zombie walking. You’ll likely find that your wrists are slightly twisted, so the index fingers are higher than the little fingers....

Rugged computers are designed to withstand punishment that would destroy other machines. They’re built to withstand extreme temperatures, include spill-resistant keyboards, and have additional safety features that let them continue working long after a different computer might have broken. Best Rugged Laptops for Tough Environments These are the best rugged laptops and semi-rugged laptops on the market. Panasonic Toughbook G2 The Panasonic Toughbook G2 is one of the most popular rugged laptops....

Unfortunately, this level of accuracy has one big downside: privacy. Unless you want your friends and family to track your location, you may want to fake your GPS location on Android devices using third-party apps, as this isn’t possible on iPhones. To help you, here are seven of the best apps for GPS spoofing on Android. Mock GPS With Joystick If you want a quick, easy-to-use GPS spoofer for Android, then the Mock GPS with Joystick app could be the app to use....

In this article, we’ll cover 7 of the best free PC tune-up utilities you can use to improve your PC performance. What Is a PC Tune-Up Utility? A tune-up utility is an application that analyzes your PC to improve system performance. This can include removing junk files, managing background processes, removing unused apps, cleaning up your registry entries, and more. While it’s possible to perform most of these functions yourself with a bit of PC knowledge, the best tune-up utilities will do it all in one click....

These ten applications offer different takes on the task of OCR, without a price tag and across multiple platforms. If you’ve been looking for a way to turn pictures into words, you’ll almost certainly find the best free ocr software you need below. FreeOCR (Windows 10) FreeOCR is a basic free OCR software that offers all the core functionality you’d want from this type of software. For starters, if you have a TWAIN scanner (which is basically all of them) you can directly scan and extract text from paper....

In this article, we’re going to look at some of the best NAS solutions for setting up Plex as well as what features you should consider when choosing a NAS device to meet your needs. What to Look for in Plex Server Hardware You need to consider several things when buying a NAS for your Plex server. Your streaming experience will heavily depend on the quality of that hardware. Now that you have a rough idea about the kind of NAS you need for Plex, here are our top choices....

Even if we feel that dealing with other people can be irritating at times, humans are hardwired to interact with others. Thankfully, technology may bridge the gap between social interaction and self isolation. Maintaining communication with others is important. Below, we’ve provided a few ways that technology can be used to combat the issues that come with social distancing and self isolation. 8 Best Tech Ideas To Cope With Self Isolation There are plenty of different things we can do to cope with self isolation and social distancing that will keep us sane....

To avoid any confusion (and incorrect purchases), let’s take the time to learn the critical differences when it comes to an access point vs. a router. What Is an Access Point? Part of the confusion is that “access point” is short for “wireless access point.” An access point adds Wi-Fi access to a wired network and helps extend its range. So, an access point has at least some Wi-Fi hardware and an Ethernet connection....

We have focused on three main areas – ease of use, functionality, and the ability to save your edited files for later use. And, of course, all Markdown editors mentioned in this article are completely free. What Is a Markdown Editor? Before we get started, let me explain what a Markdown editor does. Essentially, a Markdown editor will take anything you write and turn it into Markdown code. When you add paragraphs, bullet points, headers, bold text, links, or anything else, some Markdown editors will automatically convert that into the correct Markdown code....

Adding, rearranging, or removing sections of a videoCreating transitionsApplying video enhancements such as adding filters and color correctionBranding your video with logo, call-to-action, and contact information Editing raw video footage and preparing it for distribution requires using third-party applications. Below are several of the best video editing software options on the market today to help you create a YouTube video to wow your audience. Nero Video A low-priced video editor well suited for beginners, Nero Video offers a wide range of special features including keyframing functions and multitrack timeline....

Hmm, I was able to open hyperlinks just fine in Outlook a few days back, so what had changed? It didn’t seem to matter what link I clicked on, I kept getting that message. After doing some research, I learned that it had something to do with the fact that I uninstalled Google Chrome and for some odd reason, that causes Outlook to not open links properly anymore. In this article, I’ll show you a couple of different methods to fix this problem so you can start opening links in Outlook again without a problem....

There is a chance that there’s something wrong with the fan. And if that’s the case, it can cause serious problems down the road. What’s Wrong With the Fan? Computer fans are there to provide cooling. The harder your computer works, the more heat it generates. That’s why fans are strategically placed on your computer. They help regulate the internal temperature so that your PC continues working without overheating. Fans can work for years without issue....

If your Device Manager is completely blank or empty, then there are two possibilities of why the problem is occurring: either you have a critical Windows service disabled or your permissions in the registry for the Device Manager key are corrupt. Here’s how you can fix this issue by enabling the appropriate Windows service or changing the permissions in the registry. Method 1 – Enable Plug and Play Windows Service Apparently, the Windows Device Manager needs to have the Plug and Play service Enabled in order to work correctly....

If Discord displays a “Messages Failed to Load” error, there are a few possible reasons why this might be happening. For example, server outages, internet slowdowns, cache corruption, etc., are plausible reasons. In this troubleshooting guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Discord error on iOS, Android, Mac, and Microsoft Windows. 1. Check the Discord Server Status The Discord app or website will fail to load messages due to server issues and glitches....

The good news is that there are multiple fixes that can restore your Adblock to working order, but it can sometimes feel like an ongoing fight to best Crunchyroll’s ads. Just think of it as the epic battle at the end of your favorite anime. How to Fix Adblock Not Working on Crunchyroll If you are suddenly bombarded with ads like you’re on the receiving end of Saitama’s fist, try one of these fixes....

Work your way through the troubleshooting tips below to fix issues with touchpad not working in Windows. Meanwhile, you could connect an external mouse or activate Mouse Keys to navigate the operating system. 1. Turn On the Touchpad Your laptop may have a special key that enables and disables the built-in touchpad. It’s usually mapped to a function key (such as F7 on Acer laptops), and you could’ve toggled it by accident....

Sometimes it’s slow, sometimes flash crashes, sometimes webpages don’t display properly, etc! In this article, I’m going to try and list out the different issues I’ve run into with IE 9 including the ones mentioned above. If you’ve run into a different sort of problem with IE 9 that I haven’t listed here, feel free to post a comment and I’ll get back to you. Webpage Not Displaying Correctly If you are viewing a webpage and something is not looking correct, for example, the layout or colors, etc, you can try a few things in IE 9 to resolve the issue....

Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Work your way through the fixes below to fix the iPhone DCIM folder missing issue on Windows 10 and 11. Allow Access to DCIM Folder You must provide Windows permissions to your iPhone’s internal storage and camera roll the first time you connect both devices via USB. You will not see the DCIM folder otherwise. So, unlock your iPhone, wait for an “Allow this device to access photos and videos?...

Not very helpful! The event viewer does not show anything either that helps to determine what the problem is. Eventually, I found a post on some forum that helped me solve this. Apparently, one or more of the updates or patches becomes corrupt and therefore stops any update from being installed. In order to fix this and get your updates installing again, you have to rename a particular folder in your System32 directory....