If you use Windows 8.1 on the desktop, you can’t ignore the new “Windows 8-style” interface entirely. There are some important options you can only access from the PC Settings app, not the desktop Control Panel. We’ll try to ignore settings that only apply to the “touch-first” interface here and just focus on settings you might want as a desktop user. To be clear, this article is about Microsoft’s oddly-named Windows 8....

A free Android VPN is an application that gives you access to a virtual server network without having to pay anything. It enables you to send or receive data across a public or shared network. It also helps you to access your favorite websites that may be restricted in your network or geography. VPN applications allow you to surf the internet anonymously and prevent data leak. We’ve put together a list of the top free Android VPNs....

Sponsored by ProClip USA: Save 10% on ProClip’s tough and rugged MagSafe phone mounts with code 9to5. Stories discussed in this episode: Report: TSMC starts production of A15 chip, ready for iPhone 13 in fall Sketchy rumor suggests iOS 15 will have enhanced notifications, food tracking features, more M1X Mac mini reportedly to feature thinner chassis redesign, use same magnetic power connector as new iMac Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance:...

Do you often need to quickly jot down a note on your iPhone or iPad? Using these four tips, it’s easy to add notes without needing to hunt for the Notes app on your Home screen. Here’s how. Add a Note Using a Widget It’s easy to quickly jot down a note using a special widget that you can add to your Today View screen. To add the Notes widget, visit your Today View by swiping from left to right on the first page of your Home screen....

It’s been just over a decade since Marvel Studios changed the face of movie franchises forever. Ever since Tony Stark was recruited by Nick Fury to lead the “Avengers Initiative,” every other studio has scrambled to piece their loosely connected intellectual properties together to build up an MCU-style shared cinematic universe. Marvel Studios was really onto something, since they now have millions of viewers flocking to theaters three times a year to watch their movies, but the other studios have struggled to replicate that success....

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is the latest release of Ubuntu. Like other recent releases, there are no flashy big new features. Canonical has made some important changes, but they’re very easy to miss. Overall, Ubuntu 14.04 has many under-the-hood improvements and new versions of software. It’s a solid upgrade, but nothing ground-breaking. Canonical is putting a lot of development effort into Ubuntu Mobile for smartphones and tablets. You Can Easily Disable the Global Menu Ubuntu now includes a way to toggle off the global menu without removing packages....

Want to get more efficient when working with ranges in your Google Sheets? While it’s often a matter of preference, there are situations where named ranges can be beneficial and make certain tasks easier. Why Name Ranges? First, you can easily edit named ranges to include more or fewer cells. So rather than editing various formulas or drop-down lists to adjust the cell references, you can just update the named range and the rest will comply....

Ubuntu is pretty snappy out-of-the-box, but there are some ways to take better advantage of your system’s memory and speed up the boot process. Some of these tips can really speed things up, especially on older hardware. In particular, selecting a lightweight desktop environment and lighter applications can give an older system a new lease on life. That old computer that struggles with Ubuntu’s Unity desktop can provide decent performance for years to come....

Sin embargo, eSports es real, y es enorme. Escribí sobre esto con anterioridad en El Crecimiento de la Influencia de eSports en las Marcas. Descubrí que, de acuerdo con Statista, los eSports generaron $696 millones de ingresos en 2017 y disfrutaron de una audiencia mundial de 385 millones. Newzoo informó que se estima que la economía global de eSports alcance los $905.6 millones en 2018 con un crecimiento del 48% de la inversión de marca....

Did you know that you can use a mouse to control your Android tablet or even a smartphone? For certain tasks such as video editing or graphics design, using a mouse instead of the touch screen can exponentially increase your productivity. Not all mice can be connected to Android devices. In this post, we handpicked the best Android-compatible mice in the market. Logitech M535 Bluetooth Mouse Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0 Battery: 1 X AA (included), up to 10 months...

1. Scroll Through Messages With Keyboard Shortcuts Let your fingers do the walking. These keyboard shortcuts within Sprout’s Smart Inbox will maximize your message management prowess: Up/down arrows: to scroll through messages R: to reply T: to task social messages to a team member C: to mark a message as complete N: to compose a new message S: to search 2. Reply/Reply All to a Tweet With Just One Click If you are replying all to a Tweet, there’s no need to remember all the handles mentioned....

Sponsored by FitnessView: A health and fitness dashboard for tracking Health data with insights, widgets, and Apple Watch! Stories discussed in this episode: Leaker suggests Apple Watch Series 7 with two new sizes 14-inch MacBook Pro CPU will be identical to 16-inch – leaker Apple Maps native ratings system now available in the US Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Stories discussed in this episode: Gurman: Apple preparing to launch its ‘widest array’ of new products ever this fall Apple reverses course, no longer requires UNiDAYS verification for Education Store in the US Apple’s self-driving car project hits another speed bump as engineering manager departs Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s Shot on iPhone contest winners, Halide’s new long exposure app Spectre, Apple’s latest iPhone marketing refinements, foldable phones and iPhone competition, the rumored Apple Pay credit card and new Wallet app features, Apple Stores closing in Texas due to patent trolls, rumored sleep tracking features for Apple Watch, and more. Sponsored by Hyper: Get the HyperJuice wireless charger case for Apple’s AirPods 60% off $20 (Reg....

5 Best eCommerce Video Ad Makers + How to Create Ads That Work!: 5 Best eCommerce Video Ad Makers While marketing and sales copy are very powerful tools for selling your eCommerce products, there are many people who simply don’t want to read them. No matter how good the words on the page are, some folks are just going to pass it by. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the sale....

One of the most popular websites is OfferUp, which started in 2011 to compete with sites like Craigslist. Unfortunately, as the website became more well-known, it attracted many scammers. Tap or click here to see a popular scam making its way through Facebook Marketplace. Read on for details on the most common scams on OfferUp and how to avoid them. Here’s the backstory Head of Financial Crime and Fraud at D4t4 Solutions, Serpil Hall, told Readers Digest that OfferUp scammers often pose as trustworthy buyers or sellers of big-price items and prey on people who aren’t computer savvy or aware of current scams....

Despite feeling cybersecurity controls are best left to information security analysts, your systems and devices will require some first-hand protection from network threats. The physical controls alone won’t mitigate network security risks. The potential threats go beyond networks. Today’s physical security professionals also need to ensure the safety of IoT devices that also use other technologies like applications, protocols and other embedded services. A skilled adversary can exploit any of these endpoints to gain access to mission-critical information....

Disaster movies are one of the most unique kinds of films, so many different types of stories can be told around how humanity reacts to impending doom. The only thing linking disaster movies together is that there has to be a huge threat coming. The best disaster movies have an awesome combination of heart plus intense visuals that make you feel the scale of the disaster that is approaching. There is something incredibly uplifting about seeing the triumph of man against almost certain destruction....

The two titans of horror cinema, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street, have been at odds with each other over the title of the most iconic horror franchise. While other contenders like Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Childs Play have tried to squeeze their way in, the big two have maintained a hold over the top spot for years. Since there will never be a clear winner as opinions widely vary, there are plenty of reasons why someone would choose one over the other....

Although Mean Girls and Clueless came out about a decade apart from each other (the former in 2004 and the latter in 1995), the two teen comedies have a lot in common. They’re both about makeovers, they’re both about high school being one big popularity contest, and they’re both popular films with loyal fan bases. Let’s take a look at what each film does better. Here are five things that Mean Girls does better than Clueless, along with five reasons that Clueless is actually the better movie....