That meant lots of writing with markers, until Lightscribe came on the scene. Even better, we could make these discs on-demand at home. It’s pretty good for business use as well. JohnGK / Shutterstock.com This clever external LightScribe DVD burner also doubles as a USB dock with support for multiple peripherals. This clever external LightScribe DVD burner also doubles as a USB dock with support for multiple peripherals.

Or maybe you want to know ifyou’llbe notified when someone screenshots your conversations. The answer to both of these questions is straightforwardwith one exception. Does Messenger Alert When Someone Takes a Screenshot? Jason Montoya / How-To Geek However, the appwilllet the user know if you screenshot a “secret conversation.” In a secret conversation, Messenger encrypts your messages and calls as soon as you send them. The contents are only decrypted on the receiver’s phone....

Summary Virtualization-based security (VBS) has become a staple in the IT world for safeguarding systems. Yet, for gamers, the question isn’t just about security but performance. So, does enabling VBS on Windows 11 actually slow down PC games? Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com Let’s find out. What Is Virtualization-Based Security (VBS)? Before diving into the impact on gaming, it’s important to understand what VBS actually is. Virtualization-based security uses hardware and softwarevirtualizationto enhance the security of a system....

This happens automatically and without any input from the owner. It’s one thing to see banner ads on the home screen or in search results. Amazon isn’t the only company slapping ads everywhere. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek The difference is they start playing on their own. So, how can you stop this from happening? Source: Reddit (1,2),X,9to5Google,AFTVNews

We’ll show you how to filter out the noise. We’re not talking about products that are available in multiple colors and sizes. The issue is when completely different items are listed together, not just variations of the same product. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek For example, cases fordifferent phonesordifferent types of hard drives. Scroll down to the bottom of the reviews and select “See More Reviews.” On the desktop, nudge the “All Formats” drop-down and go for the product name....

Luckily, there’s a way to reinstall Windows without losing your personal data. We’re going to show you how to perform an in-place upgrade. What Is an In-Place Upgrade? To protect yourself, you must create a backup before you proceed. Another thing you should do is double-check that you’ve logged in to Windows with an administrator account. After you download the ISO file, right-click it, and select “Mount.” Mounting the ISO will allow you to dive into the files and folders contained therein....

Even after 20 years, it’s still frequently maintained, with new additions coming every few months. The demo published by the Notepad++ shows exactly how useful it can be for certain edits. The main Notepad++ developer also took the opportunity to celebrate the project for its 20th release anniversary. Notepad++ To view the complete list of bug fixes, check out the source link below.

Samsung has been hard at work bringingOne UI 6, based on Android 14, to its phones worldwide. Now, a new timeline gives us a better idea of when it will arrive on more devices. Samsung has published a timeline detailing when Samsung phones and tablets should be getting the One UI 6 update. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The list is embedded below.

Watch and record live TV, subscription-free. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and free streaming channels to every screen in your home. you could buy the Tablo DVR fromTablo’s online store,Amazon,Best Buy, and other retailers. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek The only visible features are a Tablo logo on the top and an LED status light. The USB 2.0 port can be used to add more storage for recordings. The new Tablo DVR has enough built-in flash storage for 50 hours of HD recordings....

Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek We’re near the end of the biggest shopping event of the year. That said, this is the last day of that long weekend to take advantage of some great deals. Deals will sell out throughout the day, so ensure to grab what you want now! Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Save $30 on this high-end fire TV streaming machine for Cyber Monday. Best Cyber Monday Audio Deals You know what would go great with a new TV?...

One common issue is when iCloud Photos fails to sync with the Photos app on your Mac. Let’s take a look at why this happens, and the steps you might take to fix it. This will give you an idea of exactly what the problem is. To do this: It may say various things, including “Last Synced” if syncing is complete. As it’s an optional feature provided byApple’s iCloud service, it’s not activated automatically....

We’ll show you how to do just that. Then, snag the “System” tab on the left and open “Sound”. After that, scroll to the bottom and punch “More sound controls.” fizkes /Shutterstock.com In the Sound window, navigate to the “Recording” tab. Right-press your preferred rig and select “Set as Default rig.” Instead, you have to disable all other camera devices except the one you intend to use. Once you do that, Windows will start to use the only enabled gear as your primary camera....

It features Bluetooth and a battery for use outside the house, and Wi-Fi for use inside. you’re able to also use multiple voice assistants with itat the same time! Enjoy retro style, amazing audio, and built-in dual voice assistants* anywhere in your home. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek The gold accents and puffy grill really set it apart when comparing multiple speakers side-by-side. The speaker seemed to be put together well, too....