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You’re probably reading this because you’ve tried changing the power plan settings to Never for everything and your monitor still turns off! This can be very frustrating and usually occurs with new installs of Windows 7, though I’ve seen it happen on older installs too. In this article, I’ll go through the different ways you can fix this problem. Note that if your computer is on, but the screen is showing No Signal or No Input, you should read my post on fixing blank or black screens....

Hand tracking hasn’t made quite the splash Oculus Link did, but it’s still an amazing feature with lots of potential. With hand-tracking you don’t need controllers at all. Your own hands are digitized into the VR world! If you have a Quest or are thinking of buying one, it’s worth knowing how hand tracking works and what it can bring to the VR experience. How Quest Tracks the World The Oculus Quest uses an innovative approach towards motion tracking that’s commonly referred to as “inside-out” tracking, which is very different from how motion tracking worked in the past....

One feature of Procreate that makes the program stand out among many other art apps is its animation capabilities. You can easily create short animations on Procreate and export them in multiple formats. This can be useful for animating larger projects in sections, storyboarding, YouTube intros, or just creating a simple animated GIF. Procreate made this feature user-friendly, so you don’t have to worry if you’re a beginner. Let’s learn how to make your first Procreate animation....

All Android phones ship with a mode called recovery mode that, although built for helping you recover your device when things go wrong, also helps you tweak a number of options on the phone. You can also use the recovery mode if there’s an issue with your system and you think your device could use some help. Regardless of how you want to use the mode, here’s how you get into the mode and what you can do with each option available in there....

With so many available options and choices out there, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to try and decide which VR games are worth buying and how to buy them. So we’re going to make the search a little easier by giving some tips on how to buy games for your Oculus Quest and get into VR gaming. How to Buy Games via Your VR Headset The most straightforward way to get into the game fast, is to buy it through the Oculus Quest headset....

These emojis aren’t set in stone, and you can change friend emojis on your device if you’d like to see a different emoji instead of a default option picked by Snapchat. Here’s how to customize emojis on Snapchat and make them more unique and fitting for your friends on the Snapchat app. What Are Snapchat Emojis & Where to Find Them Snapchat friend emojis are a little different from the emojis you send in a text message on WhatsApp or other messaging apps....

We’ll show you how to change the name of your Android phone to something personal, descriptive, unique, or whatever you want. The steps will vary depending on your phone’s model and operating system version. See how to check what version of Android you have. Change Device Name in Stock Android If your phone runs the pure or basic form of the Android operating system, follow these steps to change its name....

The great thing about using a WeMo switch with the Echo is that it works without requiring you to install a third-party skill on the Echo or buying a hub. The three WeMo devices that work directly with Alexa are the WeMo Light Switch, WeMo Switch and WeMo Insight Switch. Overall, it’s really easy getting everything setup, but I’ll also mention some troubleshooting tips in case it doesn’t work on the first try....

The only way to open the disk image is to enter the password. You can copy the disk image like a normal file and it will be unreadable unless unlocked on a Mac. Overall, it’s like creating your own encrypted file container. Also, be sure to check out my article on how to securely encrypt a USB flash drive, which is another good way of storing sensitive data. Create Encrypted Disk Image To create the disk image (DMG) on your Mac, first create a folder that includes all the data you want to encrypt....

They’ll take a cut of the profits, of course, but it beats investing in stock or manufacturing costs. It can also be a great way to customize your own clothing to wear yourself too. Whether you’re looking to start your own brand, sell merchandise, or create custom clothes to wear, this guide will take you through everything you need to know. Teespring vs Redbubble vs Zazzle – Which is Better?...

You can download an archive of your Tweets on your PC, as well as on iOS and Android devices. The process for doing this is a bit different on each device, but all of them will be covered in this article. Besides downloading your tweets, you can also download an archive of information associated with your account, such as your profile information, direct messages, any media you’ve shared, followers and those you are following, and more....

It works pretty much the same way as the Story feature on Instagram in which you add a status consisting of text, photos, and videos that lasts for up to 24 hours. If you use the feature a lot, it’s likely that you find yourself wanting to occasionally download some of the photos and videos that people post on their WhatsApp statuses. Unfortunately, WhatsApp by default doesn’t allow you to download anything from these temporary status updates of your contacts....

In this article, we take a look at how you can find cheap flights online and save money on what may be the most expensive part of your travel costs. Note: Even though price comparison websites are awesome, it’s worth noting that not all airlines are included in these sites. For example, Southwest doesn’t show up on Expedia, Orbitz, or any website we mention below, but sometimes they have the best price on a domestic flight in the US....

Here is the most common error message that will popup when you have an IP address issue: You may also see a different error message for the same problem: This problem, though rare, can occur because of the following reasons: Two computers are assigned the same static IP addresses One computer is assigned a static IP address that falls into the DHCP range for the local network and the same address is assigned to a computer by the DHCP server A laptop is put into sleep mode and then turned on while connected to another network that has already assigned the same IP address to another computer If you have multiple network adapters, it is possible for the computer to have an IP address conflict with itself If you have connected multiple wireless routers to your network and DHCP is enabled on more than one device...

Fixing the Back Button in Android Android phones originally had hardware buttons on the front of the phone, including a dedicated back button. Modern Android phones tend to be all screen now, so those buttons commonly exist as virtual software, sitting on the screen’s bottom edge. With some full-screen apps such as games or streaming videos, the virtual buttons may disappear but can be displayed with a swipe. In general, this is a better solution than the old physical buttons....

If Zoom keeps crashing when you’re trying to host or join an important conference call, it can be frustrating. According to user reports, Zoom typically experiences lags when you’re trying to join a meeting or during screen sharing. We put together a list of possible troubleshooting solutions that should help you fix Zoom crashing and freezing. On this list, you’ll find troubleshooting tips for all the devices, including smartphones (Android, iOS), and desktops (Windows, macOS)....

Anyone with a Google account can use Google Forms. It’s just an excellent tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and virtually any other kind of form you can dream up. In this article we’ll show you how to make a Google Form in just a few simple steps. 1. Begin Creating a Google Form First, navigate to forms.google.com and login if prompted. Now it’s time to decide what kind of form you want to make....

While games like Solitaire are still available to play on Windows, older Windows 95 games can no longer be played without installing third-party software. Windows has evolved since the 1990s, and support for older software is often patchy at best. If you want to play Windows 95 games on Windows 10, here’s how. Using Windows Compatibility Mode It’s been possible to run outdated software using Windows compatibility mode since Windows 2000, and it remains a feature that Windows users can use to run older Windows 95 games on newer, Windows 10 PCs....

However, there are several disadvantages to storing everything locally on internal and external hard drives. Firstly, unless you have a good backup solution in place, you are more at risk of losing your data. Cloud storage companies have many redundant layers of backup to protect all your data. Secondly, it can be really difficult and frustrating to access data stored on a single external hard drive from anywhere in the world on any device....

One way to share your apps is to use Android’s Nearby Share feature. This sends your app file to a compatible Android phone and needs no internet. The other way is to use traditional Bluetooth sharing, again, which requires no internet. The third method is to share your app’s Play Store link. In this method, the recipient will need internet access to download the app. You don’t need a USB cable to use these methods....