Summary The jump from USB-C 2.0 to USB 3.2 may seem small, but in reality, they are worlds apart for data transferring between Android devices. The difference is easy to overlook—USB-C standard can help you make a more informed purchase, especially when you’re stuck between two similar choices. USB-C 3.2 vs USB-C 2.0 All USB-C ports might look alike, but they are not created equal. If you tear down any USB-C connector, you’ll see 24 conductive pins....

Quick Links You might focus on the features when considering a YouTube Premium upgrade. But if you’re a frequent YouTube viewer, you should be focused on the time saved instead. What Are the Benefits of YouTube Premium? There are more than a few benefits to jumping from the free ad-supported tier of YouTube toYouTube Premium—so before we focus exclusively on what we consider the best feature, let’s look at them all....

Quick Links Summary To Add PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store games to your Steam account: MostPC Game Passand Microsoft Store games areUWP apps, meaning you’re able to’t add them toSteamas non-Steam games the usual way. But there’s a working method, and it includes downloading and running a third party app. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do it. The first thing you need to do is download the UWPHook app....

Summary Do you want to hide your files inside a folder that only opens with a keyboard shortcut? If so, you have a quick and easy way to do that on your Windows 11 PC. You don’t need a third-party app to accomplish the task. This method doesn’t actually lock your folder. It only hides your folder’s visibility. Certain programs may still be able to display your hidden folder. Step 1: Create a Folder and Make It Hidden The first action to perform is to make your folder and then hide it....

Quick Links Android Studio’s Emulator is a versatile tool that lets you create virtual devices to simulate real Android phones and tablets. Whether you’re testing apps, exploring features, or debugging, it offers a powerful way to work with Android environments directly from your computer. What Is a Virtual Device? A virtual device is a digital replica of a physical Android device that runs on your computer. It mimics the hardware and software of real devices, allowing you to interact with various configurations, screen sizes, and Android versions....

Quick Links Summary To enable memory compression in Windows 11, open PowerShell with admin rights and execute the “Enable-MMAgent -mc” command (without quotes). you may disable the feature by running the “Disable-MMAgent -mc” command. Using Windows 11’smemory compressionfeature, you can get your PC’s RAM to store more data than its original capacity. This allows your PC to read data faster, improving your overall experience. We’ll show you how to enable and disable memory compression on your computer....

Games consoles are expensive and that makes buying one feel like a monumental decision. Along with the tough choice of picking which console to buy, you also need to figure out the best time to buy it. Let’s take a look at some of the most important things to consider before you reach for your wallet. Let Console Libraries Grow It may be tempting to buy a console on release day, but there are many reasons to wait until after the launch party....

Quick Links Summary The “recovery server could not be contacted” error can be caused by a temporary server problem, so you may just need to wait. Check your internet connection to ensure that you’re connected to the internet, and then make sure that your Mac’s time is set correctly. Failing this, consider installing macOS manually with a USB drive instead. Are you receiving an unhelpful error while trying to restore your Mac or reinstall macOS?...

Quick Links Summary you’re able to flush the DNS cache on a systemd-based Linux computer with the “resolvectl flush-caches” command. If you use dnsmasq, you can clear the DNS using “sudo killall -HUP dnsmasq” instead. Is your internet browsing experience slow on your Linux device, or are the websites you’re visiting outdated or the wrong website altogether? Let’s discuss flushing the DNS cache on Linux, and how to know whether you really need to....

Quick Links Summary Are you the person that everyone turns to when their devices suddenly stop working? Keep the tradition alive during the holiday season and give the gift that money can’t buy. Speak to Your Family Members About Their Gadgets There’s a good chance you’re going to see close family members, extended family, and friends this holiday season. As a plugged-in reader of high-quality technology websites, you’re in a good position to help people out with their gadget-related problems....

Summary To install Windows on a Steam Deck, follow these steps: The Steam Deckis a brilliant machine, but you may decide you want to run Windows on it instead of SteamOS. If that’s you, we’ll explain how to run Windows on Steam Deck from an SD card and how to install Windows on your Steam Deck’s internal SSD. Windows on Steam Deck: What Are Your Options? You aren’t limited to only one way of running Windows on your Steam Deck....

Quick Links Summary You may have heard about Linux and are curious to try it out. Making a bootable Linux USB drive allows you to test different versions of Linux without making any changes to your computer. It’s also the easiest way to install most versions of Linux. Balena Etcher makes the process of creating this USB drive a snap, and it runs on almost any computer. Why Try Linux? While most computers nowadays run either Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS, there is another major operating system (OS) out there....

Quick Links Summary If you don’t prefer using a web browser to access ChatGPT, it’s possible to turn this AI tool into a native Windows app. It will then act and work as if it was a native Windows 11 or Windows 10 app. We’ll show you how to do that. To turn ChatGPT’s site into an app, you’ll use a built-in option in Chrome or Edge. This option turns any site you access in these web browsers into a Windows app....