For most smartphone owners, the audio quality from the built-in speakers may be low and the sound almost never loud enough.  If you want to set different volume levels for individual apps or if your Android device’s volume hardware keys are broken, there are many ways to squeeze more power from the native volume controls. […]

Spotify remains a top-tier music streaming service as more people switch from physical formats and music downloads to digital listening.   The service is renowned for its deep library of more than 40 million songs. You can find tons of old favorites or discover new artists and bands. Not only that, but it also offers collaborative

When you search on Google, watch YouTube videos, or use Maps to get directions, you leave footprints for Google to collect. Data is one of Google’s most prized assets, so it harvests as much information it can when you use its products and services. In view of this, have you ever stopped to wonder what

Most people think of the Internet and the Web as a sort of formless thing “out there”, but the internet is very much a physical system. It’s the largest and most complex machine humanity has ever built and once you understand its size and complexity it seems like a miracle it works at all.  No

Steam is the most popular gaming and community platform on the web. It has built a reputation over the years for its incredible sales, massive number of achievements for almost every game, and easy-to-use friend system.  It’s the command center for most PC gamers. When it goes down or refuses to open, it impacts your

A wired security camera system represents a significant investment of time, money and effort. However, if you have a large property to secure that needs many cameras for proper coverage, it’s the best long-term option.  Getting started with a wired security camera system can seem daunting, but once you know how wired security camera systems

A wired security camera system represents a significant investment of time, money and effort. However, if you have a large property to secure that needs many cameras for proper coverage, it’s the best long-term option.  Getting started with a wired security camera system can seem daunting, but once you know how wired security camera systems

Do you keep seeing a “Managed by your organization” message when opening the browser menu in Google Chrome? That’s typical if the desktop device is part of a corporate network; system administrators often deploy policies to manage browser settings and permissions remotely. Sometimes, though, the “Managed by your organization” message can show up on your

Sometimes, the internet can seem like a pretty intimidating place. Whatever you post, there will be people looking at and commenting on it. And, a lot of people feel much safer saying things they normally wouldn’t when they’re sitting in front of a screen instead of in front of an actual person. Especially if the

When you’re new to Minecraft, you’re more concerned with surviving the first day and getting a shelter built. Higher-level players rely on different tricks – and advanced tool tips – to give them an edge, especially when playing on Hardcore Mode. Minecraft has an oft-ignored tooltip feature that displays additional information about items within the