If you are performing your first ever RAM upgrade, then watching a small piece suddenly “chip off” of a RAM module can be a very worrisome event. But is it as bad as it looks or is the RAM module still usable? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a worried reader’s question.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
How to Set Up the Google Wi-Fi System
Mesh Wi-Fi networking is all the rage lately, and even Google has gotten in on the fun. Here’s how to set up Google Wi-Fi in order to get rid of dead spots at all corners of your house or apartment.
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What’s the Difference Between Virtual and “True” Surround Sound Gaming Headsets?
Moviegoers already know the bliss of a good surround sound setup, but PC gamers have an even better reason to invest in a little audio immersion: beating the snot out of their online opponents. A good surround sound system can make a surprising amount of difference in fast-paced competitive games, helping you hear where other players are on the map.
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Geek Trivia: In America The Game Of Billiards Is Called “Pool” As A Result Of?
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Why Is macOS Software Sometimes Labeled “Darwin”?
If you’re a Mac user and a fan of open source software, you’ve probably seen certain apps with the “Darwin” label. But why do the macOS versions of apps carry this name?
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How to Turn Off Siri App Suggestions on the iPhone
iOS 10 includes a feature that gives you quick shortcuts to apps it thinks you want to use—either based on your location or other factors. Here’s how to turn these suggestions off.
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How to Disable the Reading Pane in Outlook on Windows and Mac
By default, when you select an email message in Outlook, it automatically opens in the reading pane on the right. Even if you don’t actually click on an email, the first email in the first account is opened in the reading pane automatically.
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The Best Ways to Connect an External Graphics Card to Your Laptop
Laptops, especially gaming laptops, are a study in compromises. Smaller machines are lighter and easier to travel with, but bigger, heavier boxes offer the dedicated graphics cards necessary for high-end gaming. An external graphics card let you have your cake (no lie) and eat it too.
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How to Find Your Mac’s Serial Number (Even if You Don’t Have Your Mac)
Your Mac’s serial number is a unique identifier that distinguishes your Mac from all others. You have to provide your Mac’s serial number when requesting warranty service. You may also want to look up your Mac’s serial number if you’re reporting it stolen.
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How Facebook’s News Feed Sorting Algorithm Works
Facebook doesn’t use a chronological feed, like Twitter does (or like Facebook used to). Instead, what you see in your News Feed is determined by an algorithm that sorts things based on what Facebook thinks you want to see. This is a cause of some consternation.
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Monday, February 27, 2017
How to Use Local Artwork with Your Plex Media Server
Plex can automatically label your media and apply artwork to it, but sometimes there’s no substitute for your hand-picked movie and TV show artwork. Thankfully, you can easily use your own media assets with your Plex collection.
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How to Automatically Turn on Lights When Your Wi-Fi Cam Detects Motion
If you have a Wi-Fi cam (like the Nest Cam) set up for security, it’s one thing to catch any perps on video. But it’s also a good idea to scare them away by having lights automatically turn on when any burglars are detected.
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Geek Trivia: Which Of These U.S. Paper Currency Bills Features A Non-Washington D.C. Landmark?
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How to Set up Multiple Profiles in Kodi for Seperate Watch Lists
You’re not the only person who lives in your house, and you’re not the only person who watches things on your Kodi box. Why should there be only one media library, with one list of what has and hasn’t been watched, and one favorites list? Kodi has offered a profile system for years, and you shouldn’t overlook it.
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How to Recover Deleted iMessages from an iPhone or iPad
If you’ve ever deleted iMessages and then wanted to get them back, it’s not necessarily easy to do. But it is possible.
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How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows
Aero Peek is a feature that’s been available in Windows since Windows 7, and is on by default (except in Windows 8). It allows you to temporarily peek at the desktop behind any open program windows.
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How to Find Your Windows PC’s Serial Number
Windows doesn’t display your PC’s serial number anywhere in its interface, and neither do popular system information tools. But you can often find a PC’s serial number with a simple command, a peek in your BIOS, or on the hardware itself.
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How to Delete WhatsApp Messages
Sometimes you just want to delete a message from WhatsApp. Maybe it’s something private like a password, or maybe you’ve just said something incredibly embarrassing and you want to never see the offending message again. Whatever the reason, here’s how to do it.
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What Is “Developer Mode” in Windows 10?
If you dig through Windows 10’s settings, you may come across something called “Developer Mode”. When put into Developer Mode, Windows allows you to more easily test apps you’re developing, use the Ubuntu Bash shell environment, change a variety of developer-focused settings, and do other such things.
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Geek Trivia: Which Computer Keyboard Key Is An Archaic Reference To Its Original Mechanical Function?
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Sunday, February 26, 2017
Should I Keep My Tech’s Serial Numbers Private?
Every electronic device you own—your phone, laptop, mouse, keyboard, and every other piece of tech—has a unique serial number. But are those numbers best kept private, like passwords, or is it alright if someone else sees them?
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Geek Trivia: Food Allergies Are An Inflammatory Reaction To What Compound In The Food?
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
What Is NVIDIA SHIELD?
Way back in 2013, NVIDIA released an Android-powered portable gaming console called “SHIELD.” Since that day, though, NVIDIA has released a number of different products under the same name, which got a little confusing. So what exactly is NVIDIA SHIELD?
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