The best part is that these smart lights can pull you deeper into whatever you’re doing, whether watching a movie or playing your favorite game; all it takes is the Philips Hue Sync app. While it’s called the PC Sync App, it works on Mac devices just as well as on Windows. Here’s how to set it up and how it transforms your entertainment experience. How The Hue Sync Desktop App Affects Your Entertainment Experience Imagine that you’re watching a colorful movie (perhaps something from Wes Anderson....

In this case, switching from Steam to another program can be a hassle. It also doesn’t allow you to benefit from Steam’s gaming features, such as the overlay, game streaming, and more. There is an effortless way, though, to add any non-Steam game or program on your computer to your Steam library and make them easily accessible. Though, do note that launching non-Steam games through Steam differs from playing a Steam-supported game....

You can send a folder using the default email application on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, but you should reduce the size before you attach it. Compressing a folder makes it simpler for you to send and easier for your recipient to receive. Here, we’ll show you how to attach a folder to an email, starting with how to compress it. Note: If you already have a third-party compression tool, you can use it instead of the instructions below for your device....

Windows Built-in Disc Burning Software Microsoft has two tools to burn discs built into the Windows operating system. Windows File Explorer can format discs to be used as a flash drive or burn discs to be used with CD or DVD player. It can also burn an ISO image file to a disc. Windows Media Player can burn discs to be used with CD or DVD players. Look at both and see which is the right one for you....

This tutorial will show you how to save a picture as a PDF file on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. How to Convert or Save Pictures as a PDF on Mac There are several ways to convert picture or image files to PDF on macOS devices. You can export images as PDFs using Preview or the macOS’ Print utility. We cover the steps for both methods in the sections below....

One workaround to keep Google Maps working for you when you travel to locations where there’s no cellular data is to download maps for offline viewing. You can do this on your laptop (if you plan to take your laptop with you traveling), or this is an embedded feature using the Google Maps mobile app for iOS or Android. Download Google Maps for Offline Viewing via the Browser You can download maps on Google Maps for offline viewing from the browser....

Spotify “error code 4” only appears when the Spotify desktop client can’t detect a working internet connection. There are all kinds of reasons why this might occur, from a physically broken connection to incorrect DNS settings. If you’re faced with this problem and you’re looking to fix it, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes Spotify Error Code 4? A Spotify “error code 4” message is an issue that prevents the Spotify desktop client from connecting to its servers....

The information below applies to all Microsoft Teams meetings, including breakout sessions and webinars. Some features, like PowerPoint Live, are only available while using the desktop version of Teams and cannot be accessed if you’re running Teams in a web browser. Sharing Content in a Teams Meeting When you’re in a Teams meeting and select the Share button, you can choose to share content in different ways: When you choose to share a PowerPoint presentation (rather than sharing the specific window the PowerPoint is in), meeting attendees will get a few extra features, and so will you....

If you use Steam often, changing the skin is a great way to unify your desktop environment and provide a nice change from the default Steam skin. Actually downloading and installing a new Steam skin can be somewhat of a process, but if you follow these instructions you should be able to get your new skin up and working with Steam in no time. Where to Find Steam Skins New Steam skins can be found easily online if you search for Steam skins to download....

If you don’t want the world to see where your money is going, you can change your Venmo privacy settings to private. You can also change the privacy settings of individual transactions if there are only certain ones you want to make private. In this article, we’ll show you the multiple ways you can change your privacy settings in Venmo so that you feel confident in sending payments across the app without it being seen....

Pinning tabs helps to locate essential web pages in your browser. Pinned tabs take up less space than a regular tab, and they also survive a browser restart (assuming they’re on the last browser window you close). This tutorial explains how to pin a tab in Google Chrome. You’ll also learn every other thing about configuring and using Chrome’s “Pin Tab” feature. Pin and Unpin Tab Using Mouse or Trackpad Open Chrome, right-click the tab, and select Pin....

If you have kids, pets, babies or even a window behind you displaying the outdoors, you have all of the ingredients of a recipe for disaster. In this article we’ll cover some of the most common issues that could lead to embarrassing online meetings, and how to prevent them. Online Meetings: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? One of the most famous examples of just such an embarrassing moment happened to Professor Robert Kelly when he was being interviewed live on television by the BBC....

This article will be a compilation of useful tips to protect yourself, your online accounts, and data from unauthorized individuals. It will also provide a compilation of security tools and resources. Lastly, you’ll learn a bunch of online protection and safety tips. Strong Passwords Are Important The locks on your doors keep burglars away. Passwords perform similar functions, preventing unauthorized access to your devices and online accounts. However, a weak password is as good (or worse) as not having any password....

Skype added the audio and video call recording feature in 2018 so you can save your calls for future reference. Skype call recording is easy to do as long as everyone in the meeting knows and agrees to be recorded. This way, you can respect everyone’s privacy and avoid potential legal issues. We’ll walk you through how to record Skype calls on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. How to Record Skype Calls on Different Devices The Skype call recordings feature is available on desktop, mobile, and web versions, so you can use it on a PC, Mac, Android, iPhone or iPad....

You can always use your smartphone to record a video and upload it, but a webcam may be preferable due to better resolution, lighting, upload speed, etc. Luckily, there’s a really simple way you can record yourself online using your own webcam and share it with the world. I’m going to assume that most people use YouTube for uploading videos, but will try to list out some alternatives for those of you that don’t....

Thankfully, most, if not all browsers have features that allow you to reopen websites you viewed previously and restore the tabs you just closed by an errant mouse click. How to Reopen Closed Browser Tabs in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox Browsers There are several ways you can reopen closed tabs in your web browser. These methods include: Using keyboard shortcutsUsing the built-in Undo closed tab featureThrough a hotkeyUsing a few mouse clicksChecking your browsing history...

Luckily, most damaged AVI or MPG files can be fixed because the problem is normally related to the index. If the index is repaired, then the files can be read by the media player again. In this article, I’m going to talk about a couple of programs that can help you repair corrupt video files. Note that you might end up with a smaller file or with parts of the video missing when using these tools, so make sure to create a backup of the original file....

I personally never use iTunes anymore, but I know a lot of people who keep all their music and movies stored on their computer. I personally find it much easier to stream content from iCloud and to use iTunes Match or Apple Music for listening to my music. However, if you use iTunes for managing music not in iTunes or home video files, etc., then you really have no choice but to store the content locally....

If you have a particular skill you’re trying to showcase, such as coding languages or using specific software programs, proving to others that you do know your way around them can put you a step above the rest. LinkedIn’s skill assessments allow you to showcase proof of your skill knowledge. In this article, we’ll explain what these assessments are, as well as how to take them and use them in your profile....

The Difference with Word’s Track Changes In Microsoft Word, document collaboration happens serially. One person enables “Track changes,” works on a document, finishes editing, and sends the document to the next person for review. That person can review the tracked changes and make edits, thus creating multiple versions of the same document. In Google Docs, there aren’t multiple versions of a document, just a single copy in the cloud, which can be edited simultaneously by multiple users....