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Quick Links Can’t hear any sound from your phone? Problems like malfunctioning headphones, your phone using a wireless device for audio output, sound being muted within a particular app, interference from other installed apps, and more could be causing this issue. We have some solutions you can try to resolve this problem. Perform Some Preliminary Checks Start the troubleshooting process by performing basic checks to ensure a temporary hiccup isn’t affecting the sound....

Quick Links Summary To fix a failed download in Chrome, ensure your internet connection is working, reboot your computer, save your file in a different location, use Chrome’s incognito window, try a different web browser, disable your antivirus and firewall, or reset Chrome. Are you getting a “Failed - network error” message while trying to download a file in Google Chrome on your computer? There are more than a few reasons a file download fails....

Quick Links Summary If you don’t wish to install a specific update on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, it’s possible to hide (and later unhide) that update on your Windows Update screen. We’ll show you how to do that using both graphical and command-line methods. Why Should You Hide an Update? There are multiple reasons you might want to hide an update. It’s possible a specific update conflicts with your PC’s drivers, so you’ll want to hold off on installing that update....

Quick Links The word “jailbreak” might make you imagine typing elaborate strings of code and spending hours unzipping packages and moving files back and forth. That may be the case for some devices, but for an Amazon Kindle eReader, it’s shockingly easy. I’ve thought about modifying my Kindle eReader for a long time. After all, I don’t use any of Amazon’s services on mine, so what do I have to lose?...

Quick Links Summary If the hacker hasn’t changed the email address or phone number associated with your Snapchat account, use the “Forgot Your Password?” option in the app to reset your password. If your contact details were changed, report your hacked account using theSnapchat Supportsite. Has someone hacked your Snapchat account? If so, don’t panic, as there are still ways to regain access to your account. Depending on your case, you may be able to reset your password and get access to your account....

Quick Links Taints and tolerations are a Kubernetes mechanism for controlling how Pods schedule to the Nodes in your cluster. Taints are applied to Nodes and act as a repelling barrier against new Pods. Tainted Nodes will only accept Pods that have been marked with a corresponding toleration. Taints are one of the more advanced Kubernetes scheduling mechanisms. They facilitate many different use cases where you want to prevent Pods ending up on undesirable Nodes....

Quick Links Do you need to import a range of cells from another Google Sheets spreadsheet? If so, the IMPORTRANGE function is designed to do just that! What’s more, if the source changes, so does the imported range. Here’s how to use this useful tool. The IMPORTRANGE function inGoogle Sheetshas two arguments: Argumentais the link (URL) to the Google Sheets file where the range you want to import is located—enclosed in double quotes—or a reference to a cell containing the URL....

Summary Webcams are notoriously not the most high-quality cameras—unless you pay a pretty penny for a fancy one. But you most likely already have an even better camera in your pocket every day. Using your Android phone as a webcam on your Windows, Mac, or Linux PC is much easier than you think. There was a time when using an Android phone as a webcam required cumbersome third-party software on both the phone and PC....

Summary Content creation fads come and go, and right now it seems incredibly popular to hold a microphone in videos. This is quite departure from conventional wisdom among those of us who make videos, but I honestly like this trends more than I thought I would. We Used to Work Hard to Make Mics Invisible Long before I was a content creator on YouTube, I loved watching content made by people just like me, who were trying to make something of acceptable quality with a limited budget....

I’m a big fan of gamified learning. That led me to try out a popular Linux learning game: OverTheWire. What started as a quick curiosity turned into hours of addictive puzzle-solving, terminal wizardry, and the kind of “aha!” moments you only get when you figure something out for real. Why I Love OverTheWire So Much OverTheWireis a collection of wargames. Wargames are basicallyCTF-stylechallenges where you need to perform a particular task to get a special token as proof that you’ve cleared that level....

Summary Distro hopping isn’t exactly uncommon in the Linux world, but have you ever found yourself switching distributions by accident? Because that’s exactly what happened to me when I decided to give the Arch-based CachyOS a try. An Intro to CachyOS At first glance, there isn’t much of a difference between CachyOS and other Linux distributions based on Arch like EndeavourOS, or especially the gaming-focusedGaruda Linux. It was only a few mentions online and its sudden climb up the charts on Distrowatch that piqued my curiosity....

Summary You can run most apps just fine, with very little lag, on a five-year-old phone. It’s when someone sends you a photo taken on a newer model that you start to notice how old yours has gotten. Smartphone cameras have become remarkably good and are one of the most standout reasons to get a new phone. If your phone is a few years old, you may just be blown away with just how good our phone cameras have become....

Looking for a film that satisfies your love for animation and music?Netflixreleased one of its most interesting animation films in June withKPop Demon Hunters, a visual and musical feast that you don’t want to miss out on. As the movie gains recognition for its stunning visuals, story, and soundtrack, I’ve got several recommendations for more titles that you will enjoy on Netflix. Here’s all you need to know aboutKPop Demon Huntersand what you may watch after!...