How to find hidden spy devices in your home or rental
We’ve talked about creepers using hidden cameras planted in vacation rental homes and hotel rooms without the renter’s knowledge. If this is disturbing to you, well, it should be. And it’s not just rental homes and hotels you need to worry about. How about your own home? If someone manages to implant a bug inside your house, how would you know?
Access your PC remotely using any browser
Businesses all over the world have been using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) so employees can securely and remotely log into their work computers. Let’s say you’re at home and forgot something important on your work computer, no worries. Just log into your computer’s IP address using the company’s VPN and you have full access.
10 Amazon Echo commands you have to try
Have you joined the “smart home” revolution yet? One of the centerpieces of a smart home is Alexa and her many talents. If you already have an Echo, or better yet, multiple Amazon Echos around your house, there are useful features that you probably haven’t tried yet.
Microsoft will pay you to use Bing
Are you familiar with Bing or have you used it in the past? Well now is a good time to give it another try and get paid for it too. Microsoft will pay you to use its search engine instead of Google’s.
New iOS 11 HEIF photos replaces JPGs with gotchas
Taking photos with your iPhone or iPad is so convenient nowadays. But you probably don’t give much thought to the technical secrets behind taking photos. With the release of the new iOS 11, there is a new format that you will need to start getting familiar with. But there’s a gotcha.
Slow PC or Mac? Speed it up with these tricks
Anyone who uses a computer has probably experienced this one time or another, a PC or Mac that seems to bog down over time. Your programs open sluggishly, web browsing seems pokey, apps are lagging and your computer startup time is worse than ever. But before you throw your computer out to the nearest recycle bin, I have some troubleshooting ideas.
Test your vision now at home using this site
If you want a free way to test your vision at home, we found the perfect site for you. Tools like Essilor’s My Vision Check are valuable ways of keeping up-to-date with your health. You can also use this one-minute video to test your hearing.
5 Google photo tricks that only the pros know
Have you used Google Photos yet? The service is used by over 500 million people. Most probably use Photos to automatically back up their images online, but if that’s all you’re using it for, then you’re missing out on some nifty features. There’s a hidden world of Google Photos where you can do everything from making a photo book to finding your adorable pet pictures with ease.
Netflix has thousands of hidden categories, here's the list
Netflix has tons of content and every subscriber knows it could be a bit tricky finding that perfect movie or TV show to watch. But do you find yourself spending more time browsing than actually watching? You don’t have to anymore. To pin down that perfect movie for a rainy afternoon, there are secret ways for finding the perfect flick.
12 Google Maps tricks you'll use time and time again
What comes to mind when you think of Google Maps? Many people would say it’s simply a navigation tool, and they would be wrong. The app is packed with features that make it so much more than a GPS. My favorite is number 10.