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How to Connect a Laptop to a TV (or External Monitor)

It is easy to extend your laptop display to a bigger screen. Here is how you can connect your laptop to a TV or external monitor.

3 Ways to Save Money on Your Energy Bill with Nest

Reduce your energy bill and your environmental impact! Here are 3 ways to maximize your savings using the Nest thermostat.

How to Reduce Power Supply Noise on Your PC

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is often the culprit of a noisy PC. Here are the various ways to reduce power supply noise on your PC.

How to Choose the Right iPad

Apple releasing a new iPad makes it confusing to choose the right one. Here we go through each model and help find the right iPad for you

How to Install CentOS on a Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi is widely used as a home server. Here is how to install CentOS on your Raspberry Pi to create a rock-solid home server.

Raspberry Pi 4 as Desktop Computer: Is It Really Viable?

The Raspberry Pi 4 is significantly more powerful than its predecessors, but is it good enough to replace your desktop? Let’s find out.

How to Set Up Your Ring Indoor Camera

If you have the need to monitor your house remotely, the Ring camera is a good option. Here we show you how to set up your Ring camera.

Lost Your Airpods? Here’s How to Find Them

Apple AirPods are easy to use and easy to lose, too. If you are using an iPhone, learn how to use the Find My app to find your lost AirPods.

How to Use the NVIDIA Control Panel to Overclock Your Monitor

Depending on the monitor, you may be able to overclock it to a higher refresh rate. Here’s how to use the Nvidia Control Panel to overclock your monitor.

How to Install Arch Linux on Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi can work with different operating systems. Let’s take a look at how you can install Arch Linux on Raspberry Pi.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into NAS with OpenMediaVault

The Raspberry Pi can be used as an inexpensive network-attached storage. Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an NAS with openmediavault.

11 Top Tips to Make Good Use of Your Apple Watch

There are plenty of things your Apple Watch can do. Here are some of the best Apple Watch tips you probably did not know about.

How to Boot Raspberry Pi 4 From USB

By default, Raspberry Pi boot up from the SD card. Here is how you can boot your Raspberry Pi 4 from USB, right off an external SSD drive.

How to Disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) in Your Router

Many routers have WPS enabled, which can let you connect to your router quickly. Here we’ll show you how to disable WPS on your router.

AKASO Brave 7 LE Action Camera Review

AKASO Brave 7 LE is one great action camera that has plenty of features and is affordable. Check out this review and see if it is the one for you.

How to Create a Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Fan

Without active cooling, the Raspberry Pi 4 will thermal throttle even during moderate loads. Learn how to fix the issue by creating a Raspberry Pi 4 case with fan.

USB C vs. USB 3 vs. Thunderbolt: All You Need to Know

When people use jargon like USB-C, USB 3, and Thunderbolt, what does it really mean? Let’s try to clear up some of the confusion. ‘

How to Start, Pause and Stop a Workout on Apple Watch

While many people own an Apple Watch, not many know how to get it to record your workout session. Here’s how to start a workout on Apple Watch.

AKASO Brave 6 Plus Action Camera: Capture the Excitement

Almost all action cameras have just been “tributes” to the GoPro. But the AKASO Brave 6 Plus Action Camera is at the front of the mid-range camera line.

How to Install Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi

With the release of the Raspberry Pi Imager tool, it is now very easy to install Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi. This tutorial shows you how.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into an IRC Server

It is easy to set up your own IRC server, and you can get it up and running in 30 minutes. Follow the steps here to turn your Raspberry Pi into an IRC server.

How to Install DOSBox on the Raspberry Pi to Play Classic DOS Games

Do you remember the original SimCity games? How about Golden Axe or Wolfenstein? Learn how you can install DOSBox on Raspberry Pi to play old DOS games.

What Is Future-Proofing Your PC, and Should You Do It?

To ensure your PC can last years, you need to future-proof your PC. Find out what future-proofing is and why you need to consider it for your next purchase.

How to Install FydeOS on Raspberry Pi

FydeOS is a fork of Chromium OS aimed at the Chinese market. You’ll learn here how to install FydeOS on Raspberry Pi and will experience a quick walkthrough of the OS.

How to Set Up a Tor Proxy with Raspberry Pi

Are you worried about online privacy? Protect your privacy by turning your Raspberry Pi into a simple Tor proxy server for your home network.

What to Take Note of When Upgrading Your RAM

Adding more memory is the best way to boost your computer performance. This tutorial covers the most important criteria to take note of when upgrading your RAM.

What Is RAM in a PC? All Questions Answered

The RAM in a laptop is used to store temporary files so the CPU can process them faster without waiting for a slow hard disk.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Captive Portal Wi‐Fi Access Point

Are you looking to provide a Wi-Fi access point for your business? Here you’ll learn how to turn Raspberry Pi into a captive portal Wi-Fi access point.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Modify Your Keyboard Case and Plate to Perfection

This guide will show you how to acoustically dampen a mechanical keyboard case as well as the plate to improve the way it sounds.

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Raspberry Pi

If you’re using SSH to access your Pi, you may want to enhance its security with 2FA. Learn here how to set up two-factor authentication on Raspberry Pi.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Music Server with Volumio

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a music server where you can wirelessly stream any track from any device on your network or Spotify’s catalogue.

Turn Your Raspberry Pi into an Ad-Blocker

Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an ad-blocker. You can then block ads across your devices that are connected to your network.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate Switches

In this guide showing how to lubricate switches, you will learn how switches work, the different tools, lubricants, accessories, and how to lube switches.

Best Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Alternatives

The small size of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can be problematic for gamers with larger hands. Here are some of the best Joy-Con alternatives you can get.

HDMI vs. Display Port: Which One Should You Use?

HDMI and Display Port look similar but have different capabilities. These differences between HDMI and Display Port will help you decide which to use.

Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift S: Which Is Best in 2020?

Compare Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift S, probably the hottest VR headsets in the market, to find which one of the two is better.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Personal Web Server

Here we’ll show you how to turn a Raspberry Pi into your own personal web server so you can create, host and maintain a website directly on your Pi.

How to Move Nintendo Switch Games to SD Card

Nintendo Switch only has a meagre onboard memory. A recent software update now allows users to move Nintendo Switch games to SD card. Here is how it’s done.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Access Point

Do you want to create your own Wi-Fi hotspot? Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a wireless access point so you can share your network with others.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate and Mod Stabilizers

This tutorial will show how to improve keyboards by lubricating and modding the stabilizers. This will be done with bare hands and some inexpensive tools.

4 of the Best Portable Monitors You Should Get

There are plenty of portable monitors that let you take your screens wherever you go. Here are some of the best portable monitors worth your time and money.

What to Look for When Choosing a Portable Monitor

With tons of portable monitors available, it can be tough finding one that suit your needs. Here’s what to look for when choosing a portable monitor.

How to Install RetroPie on Raspberry Pi 4 and Build a Retro Gaming Console

If you’re craving a retro gaming session and have a Raspberry Pi, you can install RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi to build your very own vintage gaming rig.

How to Clean and Sanitize Your TV Remote

The TV remote is home to germs and allergens besides the visible dust and dirt. Learn how to clean and sanitize your TV remote as a preventative measure against health hazard.

How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Speeds While Working from Home

Your Wi-Fi speed can affect your work and productivity. Here are some of the best ways to boost your Wi-Fi speeds while you are working from home.

How to Install Minecraft: Java Edition on Raspberry Pi

Do you prefer the “full” version of Minecraft on your Raspberry Pi? Here we’ll show you how to install Minecraft: Java Edition on Raspberry Pi 4.

How to Create a DIY Chromecast Using Raspberry Pi and Raspicast

Don’t want to invest in Google’s Chromecast? Find out how to set up your Raspberry Pi to act as an inexpensive Chromecast-style streaming device.

How to Set Up Spotify Connect on the Raspberry Pi

Learn how to stream your entire Spotify library to any compatible audio equipment, including standalone speakers and soundbars, using your Raspberry Pi.