That’s where Signal comes in. Signal is a secure messaging app for Android, iPhone, and the desktop. Like most other messaging apps, Signal can be used for texting, voice, and video calls. However you’re using it, it’s encrypted from the moment it leaves your phone until it is decrypted on the recipient’s phone in their Signal app. You can still message people without the Signal app, but it won’t be encrypted....

The problem with this is that if something’s wrong with the name server, you’re not going to get access to the correct site. Even worse, if the name server has been hijacked, you might end up at a fake site! The good news is that you can manually specify the link between specific IP addresses and website addresses, simply by adding a local DNS lookup to your “hosts” file....

Twitch Prime is a premium service that you can experience on Twitch. You can enjoy several features after signing up such as exclusive in-game, bonus game, channel subscription, and many others. However, some people find Twitch Prime is not like they expected so they decide to cancel the membership. How to cancel Twitch Prime? Does it involve long and complicated steps? What Is Twitch Prime? If you are among people who are not really familiar with Twitch Prime, you should know what it really is before going any further....

Ubuntu Linux comes with a feature called Blank Screen Delay that controls the period of inactivity after which the screen will go blank. Blank Screen Delay and Automatic Screen Lock are set for 5 minutes by default. After 5 minutes of inactivity, your Ubuntu Linux screen goes blank and locks itself. Automatic Screen Lock is a security feature that ensures no one can sign into your computer when you are away, thus protecting your data....

So you are interested to join the crowd and create a Tinder account to find a match. But something happens and you made typos so your name is wrong. Or, you incidentally entered a wrong birthdate so your age ends up incorrect. How to change name and age on Tinder easily? It is necessary to provide the correct information in this dating app since it may affect users’ interest on your profile....

By default, Windows will automatically turn off a device screen and put it into sleep mode after some time of inactivity to preserve energy and extend its battery life. Under the power settings, you can choose two options: one is to turn off the device screen after some time when it detects no user activates while keeping the computer running in the background. The second option will put the device into a low-power state (sleep mode) which shuts down the system but keeps the user’s sessions running in memory....

At the sign-up stage, Skype allows you to use your email address or your phone number. If you sign in with your phone number or email address instead of your Skype name, what you have is a Microsoft account, not a Skype name. You can sign in with your Skype name and password though, which is why you need to pick one that’s easy to remember and unique to you....

If you’re stuck in such a situation, probably because the WiFi connection keeps dropping, no device can connect, or the network disappears entirely, you don’t need to worry. There are several ways to fix these issues. One of the quickest ways is to connect your computer to a mobile hotspot like your smartphone, and share the internet connection. This way, your phone acts as a router by creating a hotspot, though you’ll be using your cellular data in the process....

In this article, you’ll learn the three ways you can connect your GoPro to your Windows computer, including using a micro USB cable, a microSD card, Bluetooth or the GoPro mobile app. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to transfer GoPro videos directly to the internet using the mobile app. Note: Keep in mind that the steps in this article are for the latest GoPro 10 currently available on the market....

As long as you have the correct network setup, it’s an easy process to connect an Xbox to a PC. You’ll need both devices on the same network and, if you want to stream content, an ethernet connection is preferred. If you want to know how to connect your Xbox to a Windows PC, here’s what you’ll need to do. Connecting an Xbox to a Windows PC Using the Xbox App The Xbox Console Companion app gives you full control of your Xbox One console from your Windows PC....

An easier way to share a YouTube video using a different starting point is to create a YouTube timestamp link. A timestamp link skips the start of your video, allowing the audience to automatically view the video from another starting point. If you want to know how to create a YouTube timestamp link, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Create a YouTube Timestamp Link on PC or Mac The easiest way to create a shareable YouTube timestamp link is to use the YouTube website directly....

When Windows shares are created with everyone having full access, everybody will be able to access the shared location without prompting for passwords or logins. This also gives everyone the right to create, delete and modify folders and files. This setup is perfect for locations where users are given access to temporary store content and quickly remove it to a secure location. Since everyone has the right to delete, create and modify, it’s not a suitable place to store content for a long....

If you’re experiencing some performance issues with your Windows 11 computers, you should find ways to disable these programs, so they don’t run when your PC starts. Some important programs are designed to start automatically when Windows does. This is helpful for programs you use a lot, but not for programs you don’t use often because it increases the time it takes Windows to start. Windows 11 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft....

On a Windows device, the touch screen function is usually enabled out of the box so that you can use your finger to navigate the laptop’s operating system. If the screen is cracked, you find the feature too distracting, or you just don’t use the touch-enabled display on your laptop, you can easily turn it off and continue with your work. In this guide, we’ll show you how to disable the touch screen in Windows 10....

This feature works by disabling Just-In-Time Compilation (JIT) and enabling new security mitigations, which Microsoft claims are among the most common way that attackers exploit. The JIT feature is meant to render sites faster, but it’s also commonly used as an exploit in the browser. The SDSM improves security by turning off JIT, but may likely impact performance. So you gain security but lose on performance, not sure how much performance since this is a beta, and may likely improve over time....

When you browse using Google Chrome, it saves your search history to improve your experience in the future. However, browser history, cookies, and bookmarks take space on your PC and cause slow down. As an alternative, you can learn how to export Google Chrome history to resolve this issue. When you export Chrome history, you create a backup for important browser history or cookies. You can preserve the data while maintaining the computer in a good performance....

Many businesses and websites make things easier for users to log in with a single sign-on (SSO), a feature that lets you use your email account login to sign up with other services. It’s a go-to for most, but what follows is a trail of seemingly unstoppable spam emails, often from shady sources. However, your email (and any other information you share while signing up) can sometimes be misused. As a result, you may see a lot more spam emails that clog your mailbox....

Luckily, Microsoft Word has a find and replace function that can do all the work for you. Here’s how you can use it to save time. What Is the Find and Replace Function? Find and replace lets you switch out basic text for other text. For example, you can use the function to change a particular word or phrase to another. You can also use it to find and replace grammatical or formatting errors, spelling mistakes, and special characters....

Like TeamSpeak, Skype, and other communication platforms, Discord also comes with emojis, a fun way to add emotions to your messages. If you manage your own Discord, you can easily add emojis to text channel names, category names, and voice channel names. This article covers how to find emojis on Discord and how to use those emojis on Discord servers. How to Find Emojis on Discord Discord has a nifty little system that helps you find, use and keep track of your emojis, so they’re always on hand whenever you need them....

In this guide, we will learn how to find the motherboard you have with five quick methods. Why Do You Need to Know? Why does it matter what motherboard you’re using? It’s the most important thing you need to know about your computer, especially when you want to upgrade any part of your system. If you know your motherboard model, you can easily find out what type of CPU, RAM, SSD, or HDD it accepts....