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ExpressVPN finds location trackers in 450 malicious apps with billions of downloadsBest smartphones in 2021What is a VPN, and why you should be using one The app continuously collected user location data and extracted personal information, which select users in the study would then rate in terms of privacy sensitivity. The results weren’t pretty. A total of 69 users took part, using the TrackAdvisor app for at least two weeks. During the time period, more than 200,000 locations were tracked, which identified nearly 2,500 places and collected around 5,000 pieces of personal information concerning demographics and personality....

Of all the Microsoft Office applications that can now make use of 3D objects, Powerpoint perhaps makes the most sense. A visually-rich platform anyway, the addition of improved visual elements – elements you don’t have to create yourself – are always welcome. Open Powerpoint. Open a Blank Presentation, or an existing project. click Insert to switch tabs. Under Illustrations, click 3D Models to open the dropdown menu. Select From an Online Source....

As time goes on, we’re sure to see more than just colored light additions – the ability to cast shadows, for example, would be welcome – but for now, here’s how to add some drama to your 3D model.

Click the apple icon on the Menu bar. Select System Preferences in the drop-down menu. In the System Preferences window, select Desktop & Screen Saver. In the window that opens, go to the Screen Saver tab. In the left pane, select a screensaver style. In the right pane, open the Source drop-down list. In the Source list, select the source of the screensaver images. In this example, I have selected the Photo Library....

[explorer.png] Right-click on the desktop and choose New > Shortcut. In the location field, enter C:\Windows\explorer.exe Click Next. Name the shortcut or leave it as explorer.exe Click Finish. Right-click on the shortcut and choose Properties. Change the target to C:\Windows\explorer.exe /n, /e, [location of your folder]. For example, to make Explorer open the C:\ drive folder, it would look like this: You can use a subfolder too, such as C:\Users Click OK....

That’s why it’s a good practice to change your password from time to time. Whether it’s a work machine that requires the added security to project sensitive files, or an at-home machine that’s housing bank statements, credit card details, and login information, it’s never a bad idea to periodically change the password on your MacBook. But remember, when you change your administrative password, you’ll be prompted to change the Keychain password as well – and it’s a good idea to do it....

See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5 The Nvidia Shield TV update can pair the PS5 controller and Xbox Series X controller via Bluetooth. Navigate to the Bluetooth section of the Nvidia Shield TV, and to pair a PS5 controller, press down on the PlayStation home button until a blue light flashes....

Open VLC. Load a video. Anything will do. Click the Video tab. Select Set as Wallpaper. How to Convert Video Using VLCHow to Record Your Desktop Using VLCHow to Use Windows 10

Create a New Email Signature You can create multiple email signatures in Outlook – one for each email account or a different signature for different canned replies. Click New Email from the Home tab. Click Signature > Signatures… on the Message tab. Click the New button in the Signatures and Stationery window. Type in a name for the signature and click OK. For example, “Work Signature.” Enter your signature in the Edit signature box....

In essence, the feature acts as a separator for email that belongs in a specific category – subscriptions, travel, receipts, etc. You can add an inbox for anything, but you’re limited to four. Open Gmail and login, if necessary. Click the gear icon in the upper right and select Settings. Click Inbox from the tabs at the top. Select Priority Inbox from the dropdown to the right of Inbox type....

There aren’t many good reasons to disable it, but if you’re getting undesirable behavior from the ports or the things you connect to them, here’s how it’s done. It’s never a bad idea to start with the easiest fix when troubleshooting, after all. Type disk management in the search box on the Taskbar. From the search options, select Create and format hard disk partitions. Right-click (D:), in this example, the external hard drive in the form of an SDHC card....

AirPods are fashionable, trendy, and most importantly, convenient. However, our days can get rather hectic and jumbled when we are always on the go. Because of this, it is not uncommon that many people have lost their AirPods in their everyday travels. The feeling can be devastating not only to your esteem, but also your wallet. Have no fear; Apple tries to stay one step ahead of its customers and plans for this exact scenario....

Unless you have really discerning vision, however, you can’t tell exactly what kind of stream you’re getting in Netflix with your naked eyes. Instead, by hitting a couple of keyboard macros while a video is playing in your browser, you can get important information like the bitrate, resolution and number of dropped frames. More importantly, you can change settings to improve the quality. Viewing the Netflix Console To get information about a clip, hit CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + D in your browser....

To switch to the full keyboard layout, you have to turn the option on in Settings. Open the Settings app. You can do this from the Start menu. Click or tap Devices. Click or tap Typing. Toggle on “Add the standard keyboard layout as a touch keyboard option.” Now click or tap the keyboard icon in the taskbar. If you don’t see that icon, right-click or long-press on the taskbar and select “Show touch keyboard button....

You can establish all sorts of safeguards with apps to secure your Mac further. From monitoring your network for suspicious activities to preventing ransomware attacks before they happen, such apps can defend you from even the sneakiest of malware. Here are the best security apps you must install on your Mac. How to highlight the mouse cursor on macOS7 hidden MacBook features you should be usingBest MacBook deals for 2022...

This is the result of a new government program that provides four free at-home Covid-19 tests to any home in the U.S. Best laptop 2022: 20 laptops for every use case and budgetThe best laptop deals in January 2022 You will receive four rapid antigen at-home tests in the mail in approximately 7-12 days. The tests can be self-administered and will show you the results in less than 30 minutes....

By taking the time to see if your PC is ready, you can ease a lot of the anxiety around the update itself. There will, of course, be bugs, but knowing that your machine has the proper specs means knowing that, on paper, everything should run somewhat smoothly. How to download Windows 11 for freeHow to download Windows 11 wallpapers for your desktop backgroundBest college laptops for students Let’s see what’s new, and how to prepare for the update....

Keep in mind, this is a late-game area, so this article isn’t for you if you’ve only just started Elden Ring. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowThese are the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games so farSee our Xbox Series X review, PS5 review and best virtual tabletop software Where to farm 20,000 Runes This farming spot can be found in Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausolem within the underground half of the game’s world....

You may have the Spotify app on a mobile device and/or desktop platform, but the optimal way to reset your password is to use the web app. Check out our easy, step-by-step instructions below. The best laptops of 2022How to cancel Spotify — no, you can’t do it inside the appThe best Chromebooks of 2022 How to reset Spotify password if you can’t access your account If you can’t log in to your Spotify account, there’s an easy way to reset your password....

There’s hope for my old friend, though. By swapping out its solid-state drive (SSD) storage module, I hope to not only get much more space for pictures, videos, stories, and the flotsam and jetsam of my digital life, but also give the machine a mild performance boost. I have my fingers crossed that this upgrade will add a few more years to my laptop’s usefulness. I’ll be using OWC’s $230 1TB Aura Pro 6G SSD module to update my 2011 A1370 MacBook Air system; OWC also sells versions for 250GB ($100) and 500GB ($140)....