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Nevnev writes, “I’m looking to get a laptop to primarily play The Sims 4. After thinking I knew about laptops and technology, I am now majorly confused when it comes to gaming specs! So, I have found a laptop but not sure if it fits the specs? if anyone can help out, I would be grateful.” Nevnev was originally considering an Acer Aspire 1 with an Intel Celeron N3350 processor, but that system barely has enough power to run very light games....

This image, first published by the German tech website WinFuture.de, shows a render of the high-end tablet that looks like it belongs in a press kit. While this image doesn’t reveal any new features, it does suggest that Samsung will be pairing the slate with its S Pen stylus. Previous rumors suggested that the S3 will feature a 9.6-inch, 2,048 x 1,536-pixel display and support both Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity....

Our expert picks for the best wireless earbuds, per budget and styleCheck out our Apple AirPods Pro review…and our Sony WF-1000XM4 review The latest entry in HoM’s TWS lineup is part of a special collaboration with singer-songwriter and grandson to Bob Marley, Skip. It offers bass-heavy sound, stable connectivity, and sufficient battery life in a premium, eco-conscious design. Unfortunately, these buds also have several shortcomings that may or may not sway you to look at other relatively affordable options....

The IdeaPad Gaming 3i is already one of the best cheap gaming laptops for the money, so to see a discount like this just makes it an essential purchase for anybody’s first portable gaming system on a budget. More: Best gaming laptop deals Best cheap gaming laptops In our Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i review, it impressed us with its strong performance and graphics. We also liked decent battery life and gave it an overall rating of 3....

It isn’t Photoshop, or even a lesser editor, like Pixlr, but for the general public it does just about all of what you’d need a photo editor to do. For professionals, it’s great for quick edits, but isn’t feature-rich enough – at least not yet – to abandon your professional software. Editing video within the app is simple enough for anyone to pick up within minutes. Today, we’re going to show you just how simple by adding a theme to spice up a royalty free clip we found online....

“How to buy StopElon coin’’ is the question many resentful investors are asking as they grapple with the aftermath of the Elon Musk-led cryptocurrency crash. On May 12, Musk tweeted that Tesla customers can no longer make purchases with Bitcoin due to its eco-destructive nature. Before the tweet, Bitcoin was trading at around $54,500. After Musk’s anti-Bitcoin announcement, BTC’s decreased by 20%. Unfortunately for cryptocurrency investors, altcoins plummeted, too. Even Musk’s favorite cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (DOGE), dropped after the controversial tweet....

Just like you always could, Windows 11 makes it possible to select a default option so that all links open in your preferred browser. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it was in past versions. In Windows 10 and earlier versions, you simply clicked a button in the preferences menu to select the default browser. Now you need to set your default browser for each file type and protocol, making it a little more time consuming, but simple nonetheless....

If you are sensitive about the security of your data, it is good practice to disable the Autofill functionality. This is especially important if there is a chance you will share your laptop with another person, even for a short time. In a Google Chrome browser, click the three dot icon () in the upper right corner to open the menu. Click Settings. In the Settings window that opens up, scroll down to the Autofill section....

Or, maybe you just prefer not to have them. Either way, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to turn off the minimize and maximize animations in Windows 10. How to Use Microsoft Excel Like a ProHow to Use Microsoft Word Like a ProHow to Use Windows 10

The Google Workspace blog post covering the new feature states, “We’re making it easy to collaborate on an email draft in Docs with the new email draft template.” This is basically codifying something that people were already doing with a set of new features to make it even easier to go from working on an email in Docs to sending it via Gmail. Here’s a quick look at how to draft emails in Google Docs....

Back in the day, users employed Telnet to test for connectivity issues. These days it still has a handful of uses, but there are better options available for those looking for more than nostalgia. Since it is disabled by default, you’ll need to enable it before you can dive in and start using the program. Windows 11 makes this fairly straightforward and we’ll walk you through the steps today. But before you enable Telnet on your Windows 11 PC, you’ll first need to recognize the risks in doing so....

Open Chrome. Click the menu icon to the right of the Omnibar with the tree vertical periods. Select Settings. Click the Set pages link under the On Startup heading. The link is located to the right of Open a specific page or set of pages. Add the pages you’d like to start with each browsing session or click the Use current pages button to remember the tabs you have open....

Apple bundles several options on the iPhone that can come in handy in an emergency. Your iPhone can automatically alert your closest contacts (or dial the local emergency helpline) when you’re in trouble and can even let first responders access your medical history without unlocking the phone. But for these features to work, you’ll have to set them up. Here’s how to prepare your iPhone for emergencies. Create a medical ID on your iPhone In the event of an accident, it’s vital for first responders to be familiar with the patient’s medical history so that they can treat them accordingly....

But while Windows supports a native way to preview these files, that straightforward compatibility didn’t quite make the cut in macOS. Luckily, however, there’s a bit of a workaround to view the images in Quick Look on any Apple desktop or laptop. For those unfamiliar, Quick Look (hitting the spacebar) is a way to preview files without actually opening them. You can access it in the file’s context menu, or by clicking a file – but not double clicking to open it – and pressing Command + Y....

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which is best?macOS Big Sur review To combat this, you can always reduce the size of your photos. At first glance, this doesn’t seem to be an appealing option. Why would anyone take a photo in high quality and then make it worse? Well, you should ask yourself how many photos you’re printing these days as opposed to using solely on social media. If most of your photos are for Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, you really don’t need the extra resolution — especially considering these social networks reduce the sizes of your images anyway to save on storage costs....

There are two ways to go about this: one turns Cortana’s search bar into an app-sized icon, and the other removes it completely. I’ll show you how to do both. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar. Select Cortana > Show Cortana icon. Once done, it shrinks the “Ask me anything” bar down to the size of a normal icon, like this: To remove the bar completely, right click the taskbar again....

Click the touchpad with two fingers to open the right-click menu. Place two fingers on the touchpad and move up and down or right to left to scroll. MORE: 10 Things You Need To Know About Chrome OS Click and hold on an item you want to drag and drop using one finger. Then, with a second finger move to where you want that item dropped. Swipe left or right quickly using two fingers to swipe between open tabs....

Here’s everything you need to set up webcams for your D&D online game at home, and how to best utilize your desktop space to ensure you’re not missing a second of those beautiful people on screen. See our best DND tips right nowCheck out the best virtual tabletop software for your TTRPG gamesHow do I engage my players? Which webcam should you buy? First and foremost, if you don’t have a webcam, I highly recommend taking a tour down our best webcams page....

There are several ways to ensure that your computer’s webcam is behaving the way it should. MORE: How to turn your laptop into a home security system Best webcams to buyWhere to buy a webcamD&D tech tips: How to set up webcams Download and Run Antivirus/Anti-Malware Software While this should be a normal part of maintenance for any Windows user, it’s one way to ensure that no malware is attempting to hijack your webcam....

Fortunately, Windows will periodically check for the latest system updates and install them automatically. All you need to do is restart your computer to ensure the updates finish installing (to pause updates for up to 35 days, check out this guide). As convenient as automatic updates are, there are times when you’ll want to manually check for updates, like when an important security patch is rolling out or if you’ve encountered a major bug....