Today things couldn’t be more different. Thanks to major advances in machine learning and cloud computing power, digital voice recognition systems can understand you nearly as well as another human being. Which is why it’s possible to ship every smartphone, laptop and tablet with a built-in Digital Assistant. The three main players are Siri from Apple, Cortana from Microsoft and Google Assistant, from, well, Google. In case it isn’t apparent from the name....

This article will show you the best sites for fantasy baseball and a few good resource websites as well. Also, if you’re a sports fanatic, check out our article on how to join an online fantasy football league. Scratch that competitive itch! 1. MLB MLB.com is the official web page of Major League Baseball, so it’s naturally one of the best places to play fantasy baseball. This website relies heavily on statistics and data from real players and is perfect for DFS....

Thanks to technology such as USB-C, the port on your smartphone is a massive, multi-lane, bi-directional highway. Just like your laptop or desktop computer, it’s possible to connect all sorts of peripherals that expand the functionality of your device. That’s in addition to all the wireless goodies! OTG or On The Go accessories refer to the OTG standard for smartphone USB ports. Early smartphones had a one-way relationship with whatever you plugged into them....

Just like phones, cheap Android tablets have got considerably better in the last few years. We’ve seen an increase in tablets with higher-resolution displays, faster processors, and more memory than ever before. Tablets that fall in the sub-$200 have over saturated the market and it can often become difficult to determine what options are actually worth the price. Whether as a gift for a friend, a child, or yourself, there are plenty of choices you can make when deciding on a tablet worth investing in....

Before we get started, let me clarify exactly what you can transfer using Windows Easy Transfer: – User Accounts – Documents – Videos – Music – Pictures – Email – Browser Favorties It will not transfer over the programs. You will have to reinstall any programs that you want on your new Windows 10 PC. Windows Easy Transfer on Windows 10 Before we get started, there is one big issue we have to deal with....

Of all the travel apps out there, which one is best for you? How do you know which to use? There are several options, but we’ve narrowed it down to two: Google Trips and TripIt. Here’s a list of must-haves when it comes to choosing the right service: Easy to use and mostly automatic itinerary creationThe ability to share an itinerary with othersAutomatic updates for flight changesData synchronization across multiple devicesSmooth and easy-to-use user interface...

Prepaid phones, known as “Burners,” are a common feature in movies and TV shows like The Wire, which coined the term. Whether a crime drama or a spy thriller, a burner phone is the preferred solution whenever a character doesn’t want to be tracked but still wants to stay in touch. What Is a Burner Phone? The term “burner phone” usually refers to an inexpensive feature phone or “dumbphone” that does not connect to the internet and has no smartphone features....

In this article, we’ll discuss why Netflix implemented this question in the first place and how you can turn it off. Also, make sure to check out our other useful Netflix hacks and codes to get the best streaming experience. Why Netflix Asks “Are You Still Watching?” According to Netflix, there are two main reasons why you’ll get asked if you are still watching. The first is to stop wasting bandwidth or data by streaming the show while you’re not really watching....

Maybe because it’s not like a traditional hard drive where you store all your documents, images, videos, etc, but today’s hyperactive smartphone users store a lot of information that is quite sensitive and that others, like hackers, would gladly enjoy taking while you’re surfing the web at Starbucks. Luckily, smartphone security is gaining traction and there are quite a few things you can do to help prevent your smartphone from being hacked....

When your favorite browser is also your email provider, developer of your phone, owner of your favorite video website, and more, cross-platform integrations are aplenty. Still today, Google is creating ways to interconnect your browser, phone, and everything else with its massive suite of web services and apps. Just recently, this continues to hold true as Google Chrome now supports a few new Google Calendar shortcuts in its latest stable release on desktop....

The original Wordle is the daily word puzzle game that has become extremely popular. New York software engineer Josh Wardle (get it?) created an online version of the old Lingo game show just for his partner, who loves word games. Wordle’s popularity grew exponentially over a short time. There were 90 users a month after launch, hundreds of thousands shortly after, and there are millions of users across the globe now....

It turns out that there are many TVs that work brilliantly for this purpose and we’re going to highlight which we think are the best ones. What to Look for in a TV for a Computer Monitor Regardless of what size a TV is, there are a few important features to look for if you want to use them as a computer monitor. First of all, the TV must have the right inputs....

One area where Alexa shines, however, is when you’re sick. With the holiday season upon us, flu and cold season isn’t far behind—and the last thing anyone wants to do when they’ve got the sniffles is venture out into the world for medicine. The Alexa platform has a wide range of skills that you can use to your advantage when you’re down with a cold. The following are 6 of the best Alexa skills that can help when you’re sick....

While Evernote is certainly one of the most well-known productivity apps, it isn’t the only option for users who need to stay organized. If you’re tired of Evernote, you have other options, so here are six of the better Evernote alternatives for you to consider. Google Keep If you’re looking for a quick and free Evernote alternative for note-taking abilities, start with Google Keep, free for all Google account users....

This article will focus on learning the best keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs. Commonly Used Shortcuts The shortcuts in this section are very popular, not only in Google Docs but in various different apps, browsers, and programs you might use. You are probably already familiar with some of them. For macOS: Text Formatting Shortcuts Whether you use Google Docs for work, school projects, or for writing a book, you will need to format the text....

That can make separating fact from fiction in the real world even harder. This is especially hard for breaking news events, where the “facts” can rapidly change. If you want instant access to trustworthy news on the go, then you’ll need some of the best news apps for your smartphone. Here are 8 of the best news apps you can try. 1. BBC News The BBC is the UK’s public broadcaster, but it also has a significant global presence and reputation for solid reporting and unbiased news across the globe, thanks to the BBC World Service....

In this article, we’ll talk about how you can check whether a download is safe and we’ll also mention a couple of our favorite sites to download free software for Windows. Are Free Software Download Sites Safe? There are only two ways to know if a download site is safe. You can check its reputation and you test its downloads yourself. There are businesses that rank how safe sites are....

Most audiobooks on Audible cost 1 credit to purchase, and then that audiobook is added to your library. Here are the best methods to get more credits to your Audible account. 1. Free 30-day Trial of Audible To sign up for a free trial, you will also have to input your payment details. But, payment will not be deducted until you’ve finished the free trial – so set a reminder in case Audible isn’t for you so that you can cancel the plan before you’re charged....

Many apps can teach you to play, match you up with other players for online chess games to test your skills, and show you techniques to win more games. This article presents the best chess apps for iPhone and Android to help chess beginners learn to play the game. Learn Chess With Dr. Wolf This app provides easy-to-digest lessons, teaching you during games and independent lessons divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels....

Best Remote Desktop App for SMBs: LogMeIn Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS Price: $350/yr for access to 2 computers up to $7,000/yr for access to 50 computers It’s the variety of functionality that makes LogMeIn pro best for small businesses. SMBs usually have a small IT team where each person does a bit of everything, so they need a remote desktop app that does a bit of everything also. A key feature is unattended remote access with Wake On LAN when support is required, but the user is busy with something else....