This guide will break down the difference between Chromecast and Android TV to help you understand how they differ and decide which of the two is the right choice for your streaming needs. What is Chromecast? Originally, Chromecast was a USB-powered dongle that plugged into your TV’s HDMI port that enabled streaming. Now, however, the name refers more to the branding. While there are still Chromecast dongles available for purchase, the service is built-in to more modern televisions–no dongle required....

There’s plenty of bad that could happen and it’s only a matter of time. Let’s see what’s in store for you if you keep just pulling it out, and why these bad things could happen. How Do USB Drives Get Damaged by Removing Without Ejecting? How a USB drive and a computer interact together is surprisingly complex. First, the computer must provide power to the USB drive so that it can work....

One reason for this is pure inertia. It’s not easy to simply change such a massive and entrenched system overnight. Another important factor is a cautious attitude when it comes to preserving the integrity of an election. The nature of paper-based voting fraud is well-known, but once you go digital there are an entirely new set of variables at play. Nonetheless, electronic voting is coming, and when you next head to the ballots there’s a good chance you’ll be pressing a button on a machine rather than marking a piece of paper or punch card....

There are tons of free software applications that you can download for office productivity, Internet, multimedia, drawing, Windows utilities, etc, but if you’re not familiar with open source software, you might not know which program is the best out of the myriad of choices. That’s the only other downside about freeware: some of it contains junkware like bundled apps or annoying toolbars. In this article, I’m going to mention a couple of the websites that I visit quite often when looking for safe and clean freeware apps to download....

Netflix’s History in a Nutshell Netflix started life as an internet-based DVD rental business. It took the pain out of going to a video store and offered lenient rules with no penalties. When Netflix was founded in 1997, internet bandwidth was incapable of competing with the image quality of cable or broadcast TV. No one seriously considered that you’d get your TV shows through an internet connection! Ten years after the company was founded, it began offering streaming services....

One of the most useful of those is Slack’s Google Calendar integration. Once you enable this, you can use Slack to create, delete, or get notifications of calendar appointments and events. Adding the integration just takes a few clicks. In this article you’ll learn how Slack Calendar integration works, and all of the features you get once you enable it. Enabling the Slack Calendar Integration To get started, log into your Slack team account....

Doing this is a very easy process, and as the owner of a server you can change the roles within it whenever you want. Here’s how to add, manage, and delete roles in your own Discord server. How to Add Roles in Discord Once you create your server, you’ll be taken to the general text chat channel. From here, you’ll be able to fully customize your server, including adding roles....

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is a great option to choose for animating graphics. Although you may have to learn some of the ins and outs of the program at first, once you get a hang of it you can really make an animated graphic that looks exactly the way you want it to. This tutorial will show you how to make some basic animations to a graphic so that you can use it to enhance any video project....

We’ll also tell you about the difference between Telegram groups and channels, how to add people to your channel, and some admin controls that you’ll need. The Difference between a Telegram Channel and a Telegram Group A Telegram channel is like an admin-only WhatsApp group, where members cannot post anything. You can think of Telegram channels like message boards–you’re allowed to get the latest updates from your favorite news portal, company, or a personality you want to follow....

Here, we’ll walk through how to delete notifications on Facebook and how to adjust your settings to see those notifications most important to you. Whether you use Facebook on the web, on your mobile device, or both, you can take control of your notifications. Delete Facebook Notifications You have the same options for deleting Facebook notifications in the mobile app and on the web. You’ll then see that particular notification removed from your list....

In Excel, you can create filters on columns that will hide rows that do not match your filter. In addition, you can also use special functions in Excel to summarize data using only the filtered data. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps for creating filters in Excel and also using built-in functions to summarize that filtered data. Create Simple Filters in Excel In Excel, you can create simple filters and complex filters....

If you’re curious to know why the error occurs, it’s usually the result of a bad proxy server. However, there are other reasons as well that can cause this problem with your favorite web browser. Disable Proxy to Fix the err_tunnel_connection_failed Error When Chrome experiences a proxy-related issue like your current one, disable your proxy server and see if that fixes the problem. You can turn off your proxy feature from both Control Panel and Settings....

It’s still often the first major milestone any new YouTube content creator will set their eyes on. So how can you reach 4,000 watch hours on YouTube successfully? And what can you do to start a new career on YouTube? Like many self-starting businesses, it’s not going to be easy. However, by following our advice, which we’ve pulled together through our own experience on the platform, you’ll be able to hit that number if you remain determined....

The best way to make a WordPress site secure is to understand every point of vulnerability that comes from running a WordPress site. Then install the appropriate security to block hackers at each of those points. In this article you’ll learn how to better secure your domain, your WordPress login, and the tools and plugins available to secure your WordPress site. Create a Private Domain It’s all too easy these days to find an available domain and purchase it at a very cheap price....

A YouTube channel’s visual style is almost as important as the content it creates. Everything from the banner on your YouTube page to each upload’s thumbnail will affect whether people decide to watch your videos. This article will show you how to decide on and make the perfect YouTube channel artwork. YouTube Channel Art Explained Before going into the technical details of actually creating your YouTube channel art, it’s worth learning what you’ll need to make....

Gmail comes with a special confidential mode that allows you to send emails that disappear after a certain amount of time. If you’re a privacy-centric user, you’ll also love this mode for how it makes it impossible for the recipient to forward, copy, print, or download the contents of your private email. Here’s everything you need to know about Gmail’s confidential mode and how to use it to send private emails in Gmail....

Here, we’ll show you how to share a Spotify playlist in the desktop, web, and mobile apps. Share a Spotify Playlist in the Desktop or Web App The Spotify desktop app on Windows and Mac is almost identical to the web player on the Spotify website. This means you can use the steps below to share playlists using either version. Share With a Link or Embed Code Share With a Spotify Code Another option for sharing your playlist is to create a Spotify Code....

To manage your photos and to add tags to photos, go ahead and click on your name at the top, which will load your profile. Then click on Photos. By default, you’ll see Photos of You, which basically includes any photos you’ve uploaded or someone else has uploaded where you have also been tagged. If you click on Your Photos, it will only show the ones you have uploaded even if you are not tagged in them....

This tutorial covers using a PS5 controller on your Mac or PC. Before connecting a controller to your computer, turn off the PS5 controller. Press and hold the PlayStation (PS) button until the controller’s indicator light or status light goes off. When that’s done, you can connect the controller to your computer with a USB cable or wirelessly. USB Wired Connection For a wired USB connection, use the Type-A to Type-C cable included in the PS5 packaging....

Google Flights searches airline and travel agency databases for all available flight schedules and prices. This means you get the same kind of insights into the best flight prices that travel agents do. Best of all, Google Flights integrates with your Google account to give you flight check-in reminders and other updates. It’s like having your own personal travel agent on your computer and your mobile device. Google Flights Search Most people use Google Flights by visiting the main page, typing the departure and destination airports or cities, as well as the departure and return dates....