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However, the original release of the device was met with subpar reviews and relatively buggy performance compared to what users initially expected. Valve discontinued the Steam Link hardware in November of 2018, just three years after release – but the application is still alive and well. The Steam Link The purpose of the Steam Link was to stream a game directly from your Steam account to the connected screen. This allowed users to sit on their couch and play Steam games on their televisions, using their computer as a server to run the game....

That’s why, if you want to build an online community, you might want to consider building it yourself on a website domain that you own. Getting people to regularly visit your site community will be hard as Twitter already has a built-in audience, but with a bit of determination, you might be able to build something to call your own. Start Tweeting With P2 There is a WordPress theme called P2, which was developed by the same developer team that created WordPress itself....

The Apple store imposes geo-restrictions on apps, which frustrates users who want to download apps and other content to their iOS devices. For instance, if you live in Australia, you may not have the privilege of downloading some popular games, which U.S. and Canadian residents are free to download anytime they want. Similarly, you may not be able to download free apps on iTunes if your account isn’t linked to the U....

SafeSearch filters content that it judges as unsafe for children to view. It isn’t foolproof, but it does help to give children and young adults a safer way to search the internet. If you want to know how to turn SafeSearch off, however, you’ll need to disable it in the Google search settings menu on your device. Disabling Google SafeSearch on PC or Mac If you’re using Google search in your web browser on PC or Mac, then it’s an easy process to disable SafeSearch filtering....

There are several ways to use this feature. You can use Alexa as an intercom by making announcements from individual Echo devices, or broadcasting from all of them at once. This feature is already built-in, so you don’t have to set up an Alexa Skill or activate anything. Here’s how to use it. Use Alexa as an Intercom With Drop In Alexa has a unique feature that isn’t quite like calling....

Fortunately, Sony has now added support for Discord, allowing PS5 players to use the platform for voice chatting. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up and use Discord on the PlayStation 5 to talk to others during active gameplay. How Discord Works on the PS5 When the PlayStation 5 was first released, players had no official means to use Discord on the console. System software update version 07....

Focus Mode is a part of Android’s suite of Digital Wellbeing features. The name sums up what it’s all about, but in short, Focus Mode helps you maintain your focus by pausing distracting apps and their notifications. If your Android device runs Android 10 or later, you can enable Focus Mode manually or configure it to auto-activate on a schedule. Read on to learn how to set up and use Focus Mode on Android....

MyFitnessPal offers free and premium options, but the free version is more than functional enough to help you lose weight and achieve your fitness goals. Setting Up MyFitnessPal You can install MyFitnessPal for Android from Google Play or for iOS from the Apple Store. When you first launch the app, you’ll want to properly set up your account so that the app can track your progress accurately over time. From the main page, select the gear icon at the upper right to enter your profile settings....

With Google Chrome, you can create tab groups as a way to solve this problem. This lets you collect a set of related tabs and apply a group name. Then, expand or collapse that group as needed. Let’s walk through Chrome tab groups so that you can get your tabs under control. Create a New Tab Group in Chrome Select one of the Chrome browser tabs you want to place in a group....

Staying by the road to watch participants cycle is free. Many local and international media outlets will also provide free-to-air coverage via cable or digital streaming. This article highlights streaming platforms where you can watch the Tour de France online without cable TV. 2023 Tour de France: Schedule and Route This year’s Tour de France will run from July 1st through July 23rd. There’ll be two rest days and 21 stages—eight flat stages, four hilly stages, eight mountain stages, and one individual time trial....

Other reasons you can’t send messages from your Instagram account include an inactive internet connection, Instagram being down, your Instagram app cache being corrupt, your app version being outdated, and more. 1. Make Sure Your Internet Is Working One of the reasons you can’t send messages with Instagram is that your internet connection isn’t working. With an inactive connection, the app can’t connect to the servers, failing to deliver your messages....

1. Check Netflix Server Status Before you start troubleshooting your device, make sure that the Netflix service is working. You can do this using services like Downdetector or IsItDownRightNow. If either of these services reports that the Netflix service is down, you won’t be able to stream, and it is also the most likely reason the Netflix app keeps crashing on your device. 2. Check Your Internet Connection Before diving into more complicated troubleshooting, ensure that the device you’re using to watch Netflix has a good internet connection....

There are several apps available for you to control your AirPods on Android devices. We’ll walk you through how to pair your AirPods with Android, as well as explain how to control and use certain apps like AirBattery. Here’s everything you need to know about making AirPods work with Android. AirPods & Android: An Unhappy Mix Once you buy one Apple product, it’s very easy to be drawn into the Apple ecosystem with others....

Nubia paid attention to the previous model’s criticism, fixed some major software bugs, and significantly toned down the gaming-style design, making the RedMagic 8 Pro a more suitable smartphone for daily use. In this RedMagic 8 Pro review, you’ll find all the information you need before deciding whether to buy this new gaming smartphone. RedMagic 8 Pro: First Impressions & Specs The first thing I noticed opening the box with the new ZTE Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro was how much RedMagic have changed their phone design philosophy....

Do government authorities regularly shut down the internet in your country now and then? Offline messaging apps offer an alternative means of communication. How Mesh Messaging Works Before we list the best offline messaging apps, it’s important to explain “Mesh Messaging”—the technology behind offline messaging. Mesh messaging (also called “Off-the-Grid Messaging”) is a form of peer-to-peer or device-to-device networking that powers data transmission over a short range—typically between 50-100 meters—without an internet connection....

Some of the most common accidents to befall them include shattered glass screens, damaged speakers or charging sockets, and ugly scratches. Worse still, it can lead to lags and other performance issues as you use it. While you can buy an extended warranty for your phone, a protective phone case goes a long way towards protecting your investment by helping you avoid the issues that come with a major drop disaster....

It also comes with a feature that can smash your productivity targets out of the park—Slack bots (also called Slack apps). These bots help integrate other services within the Slack interface, letting you do everything from team planning to video calling and more. Here are seven of the best Slack bots for you to try on your Slack channel. askSpoke If you’re tired of answering the same questions again and again, think about installing askSpoke to your Slack channel....

The process of transferring bookmarks between browsers is fairly straight-forward. You can pretty much follow the steps below for transferring bookmarks between any two browsers. First, you have to export your bookmarks from Firefox to an HTML file. To do this, click on the Bookmarks button in the toolbar. In the latest version of Firefox, you need to click on the new icon that looks like a set of books on a shelf and choose Bookmarks....

Note that browsing the web in private browsing mode doesn’t guarantee that everything you do is not being recorded. Make sure to read my post on clearing or hiding your search history to better understand how private mode works. Private Browsing in Google Chrome Google Chrome calls their private browsing mode Incognito mode. To turn on this mode within Chrome, select New incognito window from the Tools menu (the hamburger icon in the upper-right corner of the window)....

But as our data is increasingly held in remote servers across the world, a question must be asked: is cloud computing really safe? How exactly is your data held in cloud applications? Can it be accessed by others? What are the security risks of cloud computing? Here is a comprehensive overview. Cloud Computing 101 Normally, your computer can only perform as well as its hardware lets it. If you want more storage or processing power, you have to upgrade your PC....