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Have you ever wanted to help out in a field of scientific interest? Perhaps the desire is there, but you lack the University degrees in order to go into a career for it. If so, you may be interested to learn that you can donate your computer’s processing power to help crunch scientific data in order to help piece together information that scientists can then use. The idea is that a specific scientific venture has to collect a vast amount of data to further their field....

Fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise can unlock some Legacy outfits in AC Valhalla. In case Valhalla is the first AC game you have played, you may wonder what are these Legacy outfits? Well, they will bring Altair, Ezio and Connor’s clothes in AC Valhalla, giving Eivor a significant look upgrade. Now, Altair’s outfit is already available in the game but is there a way to get the others? Here’s what you need to know....

Launchpad is one of the many programs included in OS X Lion. While it is a good concept, many individuals may find it hard to find the value in the application. If you are unfamiliar with the program, Launchpad is just like the home screen of iOS devices. You have all of your applications, spread out on a full screen, allowing for easy reference to it when needed. The program allows you to put applications into folders, move to different pages, and even delete applications, just like on iPhone....

Android, the most popular operating system for smartphones (most vulnerable to the security threats and issues though), has been made more secure in its latest version. Google, in its official blog post, has said that the latest version- the Android 5.0 Lollipop is the most secure version of Android OS yet. The facility to add encryption by default, along with a variety of easy-to-use ways to lock and unlock the phone and a more secure foundation to help protect devices against current threats is what has made the version most secure till date....

Only few months back many android devices got the 4.3 updates with some extra features and few visual enhancements. Then rumors were rife of a new OS called Key Lime Pie right round the corner. However, in a conference, Google announced that the next OS would be called Android KitKat 4.4 and in Nov 1st, the Nexus 5 became the first smartphone to come with Kitkat and Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 were the first two tablets to get the Kitkat updates....

Data entry online can be time consuming, and composing an email or filling out lengthy forms can take up much of our time, especially when the information gets lost after submitting it due to a timeout error or a site crash. A helpful extension and add-on for both Chrome and Firefox called Lazarus can help prevent this from happening by saving data on forms and retrieving them for you in case you need to resubmit it....

If you skipped the bookmarks import step during Google Chrome installation or you are just moving to this awesome web browser and you need to move your bookmarks collection from the other browser, there is a built-in tool you can use in Google Chrome to do the bookmarks importing without complication. In this article I am going to show you how to import bookmarks (or Favorites) from Internet Explorer into Google Chrome, but note this process should also work for all other supported web browsers....

File Managers, Explorer & Browser are one of the most essential applications for Android Smartphone. These file manager apps help you in browsing your files, manage storage space, find downloads, move things around and lot more. Android smartphone comes with a basic file manager already installed, but they have limited features and are not as robust as compared to other popular third-party mobile apps. There are different options to choose from, but we will go through the most popular file managers and highlight their best features in this article....

Each of the 5 Microwaves you will come across in the Old-World of Biomutant will have a puzzle you need to solve. Luckily all 5 have the same solution, so you won’t have to scratch your head too hard. So, let’s find out how to solve the Fry-Sparker Microwave puzzle. How to solve the Microwave Puzzle in Biomutant? To solve the Microwave Puzzle you will have to turn the knobs in the order given above....

Virtual Reality, a very fast growing technology that has also made a great impact on smartphones. Devices like Samsung and HTC have their own VR headset which allows you to take an experience of different worlds, various places and even games in virtual reality. But almost every device whether Android or iPhone, both are capable of providing virtual reality without any dedicated VR set. For these purposes, you can use any VR headset that is compatible with your smartphones....

Windows 11 is the buzz of the tech world right now. Its elegant user interface and inspiring themes have received plenty of eyeballs. Whether or not you intend to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, so many changes are in the cards based on the insider previews. These aren’t just typical Microsoft updates but significant new features designed for greater productivity, collaboration, and security. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest improvements you can expect in Windows 11 as a Windows 10 user....

Many weather apps are not only as accurate as possible but offer additional features, such as radar, future-casts, and beautiful graphics. Choosing the right one can be difficult since there are numerous options to choose from. You’re bound to find that right one in this list of the best weather apps for Android and iPhone. Note: if you’re here because you are looking for a Dark Sky alternative, you’re in the right place....

Your Yahoo Mail account is about more than just sending and receiving emails. You can also customize it to meet your needs and even look exactly how you want. If you aren’t sure where to start, here are some fun and convenient ways you can adjust your Yahoo Mail settings to get them exactly how you want them. Set Your ‘From’ Name To give your email recipients a head-up about who’s sending them messages–or to customize your correspondence with the name of your business–you can change the “From” name of your email....

There are tons of websites where you can download free music and watch free music videos online. However, below are services where you can listen to free music online without downloading anything, perfect for when you want to stream curated playlists and listen to internet radio. A Mix of New and Old Music: Spotify Spotify is an awesome free music streaming website with millions of songs you can listen to when you want and as many times as you wish....

Adding a flower wallpaper to your computer desktop, laptop background, tablet, or other mobile device, is such an easy and free way to brighten up your room and add some color to your every day. In the warmer months, it can serve as almost an extra window into the world and during the cooler months of the year, it can provide a mini-escape from the harsh winter. I’ve put together this list of the best free flower wallpapers that are my absolute favorites, and I hope you enjoy them, too....

There are various tools available online that get most of our work done without any hustle. One such tool is a free PDF editor. It works as a lifesaver and a time saver for companies that use PDF documents on a large scale for a lot of purposes. These PDF files are a very convenient way of saving and sharing data than any other type of document. Therefore, a PDF editor is helpful as and when required to create and edit data in PDF files....

Microsoft Outlook is a popular desktop email program used by corporations and individuals alike. It’s a powerful system, capable of managing many different email accounts, calendars, contact lists, and task lists. Use these tips and tricks to make your email tasks in Outlook more efficient and productive. Information in this article applies to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Mac, and Outlook Online. Set up an out of Office Auto-Reply While you are away from the computer, Outlook can automatically reply to incoming mail with a message telling senders when you’ll be able to reply individually....

In my mind the glory days of music players for Windows were the mid-noughties, hanging out with my pals in my university dorm with Winamp running in the background and the screen filled with those spectacular MilkDrop visuals. Ahhh, the good old days. While Winamp itself is currently in the midst of a makeover by its new owners, there are many other free music players out there right now that rise to the challenge of delivering music to our ears and pretty visuals to our eyes....

Gmail’s offering is one of the best available. Its simplicity coupled with its minimal interface make it a favorite amongst geeks and newbies alike. However, users need not feel constrained by Gmail’s simplistic interface as they can easily enable enhanced features provided by Google through “Google Labs” or from third-party sources through “Gadgets“. In this article I will outline some of my favourite Gadgets. Enabling Gadgets On a default Gmail account, Gadgets will be disabled....

Read/write speeds measure the performance of a storage device. The read speed refers to how long it takes to open a file from the device, and the write speed is how long it takes to save a file to the device. Perform read/write speed tests on internal and external hard disk drives as well as storage area networks and USB flash drives. How Are Read and Write Speeds Measured? Read and write speeds are typically recorded with the letters ps (per second) at the end of the measurement....