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More than 23 billion text messages are sent every day, and many of them likely include at least some form of a text shortcut, acronym, or Internet slang. Here are 38 slang terms and shortcuts you need to know – an Internet slang dictionary, if you will. Popular Text Shortcuts/Acronyms and Definitions AFK means Away From Keyboard“Sorry about not messaging you back right away. I was AFK having lunch.” ASL means Age, Sex, LocationYou would ask “ASL” if you were meeting someone, for example, in an online chat room and did not know them in person....

It is thought that the modern guitar has been around since the 15th century. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for innovation. Your guitar-playing is going to get a high tech upgrade with these gadgets. 1. Gibson GC-R05 Memory Cable The Gibson GC-R05 Memory Cable is an instrument cable just like any other. Simply plug the 1/4″ jack into your guitar and the other into an amp, and you’re ready to rock....

When was the last time your phone did something strange, and you thought it was about to die permanently? Pure panic, right? If you want to assure yourself you are not going to lose your data, you should take a look at these Android backup apps to back up your phone. 1. G Cloud Despite the name, G Cloud is not part of Google. G Cloud is an easy-to-use service specifically designed for backing up mobile devices....

Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for project management, whether you’re a business or a sole trader looking to keep all the plates spinning. It keeps track of timelines, of who’s doing what, and gives you access to the various Gantt charts and Kanban boards that keep projects flowing. It’s great, but it’s also expensive, and if you’re on a budget, you may need a free alternative. We’ve gone out and found them for you – the best tools for managing high-intensity, elaborate projects....

With everything in the home becoming “smart,” it can be hard to find something that hasn’t been upgraded in some way. From the renowned mobile phone to the more obscure smart kitchen timers, all the new smart accessories are heaven for a gadget lover. Recently there’s been a rise of “smart backpacks” which aim to enhance the regular backpack for a digitally-driven era. If you’re sick to death of all the smart accessories on the market, however, don’t turn your nose up just yet; these aren’t as bad as you may think!...

People who play around with Windows are often bound to find something that’s out of balance; something that usually strikes people as odd because of the way Windows is functioning. Microsoft has been an aide to this phenomenon by implementing (perhaps purposely) some Easter eggs within some programs in its operating system. Like a good ghost story, these legendary little anomalies within the operating system make up a part of its culture....

If you work in an office environment, or really do any kind of work at all, you deal with PDFs. Even lifestyle entrepreneurs building startups from a beach in Thailand have to deal with PDFs, and it’s not pretty. You don’t want to install Adobe Acrobat Pro Supreme XXVI or use MS Word to create a formatted PDF. Not when you can do it easily online. I write in Markdown and frequently need to export documents to PDF....

There are many reasons your scanner is not working with Windows. This can include anything from disconnected wires, improper scanner installation, and more. In this tutorial, we’ve compiled a list of all of the potential fixes that have proven to be effective for scanners not working in Windows. 1. Check Cables First, examine the connection between the scanner and your computer: Ensure your scanner’s adapter is safely attached to both the scanner and an active electrical outlet....

Not every ad you see on your Android device is annoying. You may actually be interested in an ad or two you come across, but some apps just take things way too far. They bombard you with content you are not even slightly interested in. What can you do? There are Android apps that work to get those ads off your phone. That way you can spend your time looking at what actually interests you....

Bookworms might be familiar with the feeling of searching for a book desperately with its vague description. Especially ones who have a collection of books and read a new one every day. For those, it is rather more difficult to find a book that is embedded deep in their memory yet brilliantly fresh. You might only remember the book’s character name, plot, or a twist in the story that caught your attention....

The War Effort is part of the Sigrblot Festival in AC Valhalla. To complete it, you will need to finish a few activities. In this article, we will show you how you can complete this game in AC Valhalla. How to Finish The War Effort in AC Valhalla? Check out how you can complete The War Effort in AC Valhalla with the steps below. This game is a part of the Sigrblot festival....

Acer has introduced four new Chromebooks whose designs and features are specially optimized for students. According to the announcement, the lineup is made up of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311, 314, 511, and 512, all of which come with a reinforced chassis, shock-absorbing bumpers, and a special drainage system to protect against spills. The devices’ touchpads are even made out of environmentally-friendly OceanGlass, a material made out of plastic waste taken from the ocean....

We found one SMG and two different crossbows in Days Gone, in this Weapons guide you will find their stats and other details. Crossbows are best for stealth gameplay, but it requires crafting. Advanced crossbow allows you to craft better bolts but on the same side requires rare crafting items. In this Days Gone Weapon guide you can review stats of an SMG and two Crossbows. At the end of this article, you can also check the Weapon Levels, what they meant and how to unlock new weapons....

As a new player in Goose Goose Duck, you would easily wonder what are all the roles of the playable characters. Since you may encounter one or the other at a time, it is important to know such things. Not just encounter but there is a possibility that you would play one of them. Since Goose Goose Duck is a social deduction game where the geese are pitted against evil ducks, knowing the roles of each might be useful for deduction among other things....

When you have something as small as an iPhone that does so much, buttons often have multiple uses. One of the most utilitarian buttons is the Home Button. All iPhone users know that the button is used to go back to your home screen and to unlock your phone, but it can also be used in a few more handy ways. Recently Used Apps – If you click the Home button twice, it will bring up your recently used apps in order....

After the big Airship map update, fans of this social deduction game can get ready for another important change. If you have a group of 15 friends who want to play together, know that there’s an upcoming Among Us 15 player lobby update. The official twitter account has tweeted about it so we’re all super pumped to see how it makes the game more competitive. So, when is this update’s release date and how to download it?...

Since Among Us is enjoying a high level of popularity, players are also seeing various Among Us error codes and error messages. Some of the words in them sound very technical (pings that remote has not responded to?? Reliable packet????), so it is understandable that most don’t know what they mean. That’s where this guide will help you out. Here, I have listed all the Among Us errors along with what they mean....

For some reason, backing up your Android device is quite the challenge. Other mobile operating systems seem to have a clear and easy way to make a backup, but for some reason, Android leaves us hanging. Previously we talked about one method to back up your Android, this is an alternative method. Helium is a two-part app, meaning you need the app on your computer and on your Android device. You are not required to root your Android....

Apple is working on M2 and M2 Pro versions of its oddball Mac mini desktop computer, yet it will keep the same external design it’s had for years. Credible sources say Apple is planning M2 and M2 Pro Mac minis.They’ll use the same case design as the current—and previous—models.The Mac mini fills a very useful hole in many people’s computing needs. The Mac mini is the Apple equivalent of those Tupperware containers shoved to the back of the bottom shelf of your fridge....

Google goes again after the TV, apparently the company is testing a new set-top box called “Android TV” and it said to be a device focus on simplicity and much more easier to use than previous Google devices (Google TV and Chromecast). According to a new report recently published at The Verge, the documents detailing the plan said “Android TV is an entertainment interface, not a computing platform.” “It’s all about finding and enjoying content with the least amount of friction”, Google says....