You’ve noticed the retro gaming explosion—but what’s it all about? Why are retro consoles being re-released, often in smaller form factors? Retro t-shirts, games, collections for Xbox One and PS4, even the new on-demand retro gaming service Antstream… retro gaming is everywhere. In this week’s special show, Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner compare their own
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Spend some time on the internet, and you’ll probably come across a jokester telling you to delete the Windows System32 folder on your computer. But what is this mysterious Windows folder, and why would someone tell you to delete it? And what would happen if you actually deleted System32? Here are the facts. What Is
RAM is the short-term memory of your computer. It’s where your computer keeps track of the programs and data you’re using right now. You probably already know that more RAM is better, but maybe you’re looking to install more RAM now. Shopping for RAM can be confusing, though. What’s the difference between DDR3 and DDR4?
The latest news and tips in the tech podcast for technophobes, hosted this week by Christian Cawley and James Frew. Look out for details about Spotify Lite on Android, YouTube on the Fire TV, and some handy PC gaming fixes. We’ve also got some great offline productivity apps and a look at three secure email
If you’ve come across the JAR file type online and wondered what it is, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a Java Archive file and here we’ll talk through what they contain and how to open them. You might also encounter errors when trying to open a JAR file—we’ve got you covered with solutions
“Have you tried repairing permissions?” is a standard Mac troubleshooting tip that’s been floating around the web forever. For many users, this seemed to solve many rare type of problems. But when OS X El Capitan (10.11) released, the Repair Disk Permission option suddenly vanished from the Disk Utility app. Does that mean Apple has
Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner discuss the latest Amazon privacy issue, and discuss how to apologise via email. We also look at how to clean your tech with DIY slime. Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 6 Shownotes In this week’s show: This week, Christian Cawley is joined by Ben Stegner. They’re both on Twitter:
The long-awaited PCI Express 4.0 update is coming to a computer near you. At least, if you buy a new computer or update your system hardware, you can opt for the much faster PCIe 4.0 over the current 3.0 standard. But what is PCIe 4.0? Will it help your system boot faster? Here’s what’s new
When you’re building or upgrading a gaming PC, you have several components to consider. Each one affects your computer’s performance in different ways, and neglecting any could lead to a bottleneck. Today, let’s focus on RAM. We’ll look at RAM’s role in gaming, the RAM specs you should look for when shopping, and what you
What is slowing down my computer? A slow computer is frustrating and keeps you from getting work done. While all computers slow down over time, in many cases, your own behavior can cause your computer to run slowly. Here are common mistakes that will slow your machine down to a crawl, and how to stop
Each year, we’re encouraged to buy new technology. Smartphones, TVs, laptops, and other gadgets are released annually. However, you may be worried about the financial or environmental cost of regularly upgrading. If you do find yourself in the market for an item of technology, you could opt to purchase non-new devices. These items should be
One of our biggest complaints with every Xiaomi smartphone is the ads in MIUI. Xiaomi doesn’t seem to think it’s necessary to give its customers an ad-free experience even after they’ve paid for a smartphone. MIUI is notorious for sending promotional messages via notifications from pre-loaded apps such as Mi Browser, Mi Music, and Mi
Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 is out now and available across the world. In India, the show is available on Hotstar, while the HBO original is available via the HBO Go app in the US. Game of Thrones is based on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series of books,
Wondering: “What is my UAN?” Here’s how to find UAN number online via SMS Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a benefit given to many salaried employees in India. PF ensures that you can allot a chunk of your salary to go towards long-term savings and in most cases, employers match your contribution to EPF. One
You can identify fonts in an image via Photoshop or online tools There are several times when you will find a random image somewhere that has some text on it, but not be sure which font was used on the photo. Identifying fonts on an image is an incredibly useful trick that everyone should know.
A flash drive—also known as a thumb drive—is a data storage device. They are small, portable, and can connect with any computer or device that has a USB port. The drives earn their name from their usage of NAND and NOR flash memory chips. NAND flash memory can store any file type you throw at
At last year’s WWDC, Apple announced that macOS Mojave will be the last version of macOS to run 32-bit apps. With public beta of the next major version of macOS — macOS Catalina — now here, it’s no surprise then that Catalina has dropped support for 32-bit apps. While most popular apps will remain unaffected by the
What is Amazon Prime Day, and why are they making it two days long? What is TikTok, and why have your kids got it installed? And what motherboard is inside your PC? Really Useful Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 Shownotes This week’s Really Useful Podcast looks at Amazon Prime Day 2019, and learns about the
CBSE Results website can be accessed via cbseresults.nic.in and other sources CBSE Class 12 board exam 2019 results are out and like always, the results can be accessed on the education board’s website – cbseresults.nic.in. However, in an effort to make things easier for the students, Google is also offering a quick tool on its
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 phase five is here, the next step in the world’s biggest democratic process, and the question everyone is asking is how to vote #India. Lok Sabha elections are held every five years in India, a process that ends with the people’s vote deciding which political party holds power for the next
Hot, wet, and muggy—truly the worst kind of summer weather to endure. It’s even worse when you turn to your air conditioner for deliverance, only to find that it isn’t cooling. Or maybe it is, but you’re worried that your energy bill will take a huge hit. Fear not! We’ll walk you through several common
It seems like this year’s IPL edition started just yesterday, but it’s already time for IPL Final 2019. MI and CSK will go head to head to be crowned winner of IPL 2019 in Hyderabad on Sunday. MI and CSK have met three times this year, and it’s Rohit Sharma’s lads that have triumphed over
You can file mobile phone frequency bands alongside DVD regions and electrical sockets—it would be nice if all countries used the same ones, but they don’t. So, if you’re about to buy a new mobile phone, make sure you read this article before you hit the shops. We’re going to explain which cellular frequency bands
While computer hardware such as your RAM and graphics card are easy to identify in your system summary, things are not always as straightforward when it comes to your motherboard. Depending on your motherboard and operating system, there are a few more steps involved. But luckily it’s still easy enough for novices to learn. Here’s
Android TV boxes are becoming enormously popular. They’re great for cord cutters, people who want to improve the smart capabilities of their TV, anyone who uses Kodi and Plex to manage their own media, people who travel a lot, and more. But what is an Android TV box? What features do Android set-top boxes have?
The Windows Registry is a scary place at first glance. It is a place where power users can change Windows settings that are not exposed elsewhere. When you search for how to change something in Windows, you often find articles telling you to edit the registry. If you need to edit the registry, don’t worry.
Want to know how to share Google search results or report suspicious websites? Heard about the Raspberry Pi 4 and want to know more? In this week’s Really Useful Podcast we look at these things and more, including a brief chat about the sudden crypto coin rally, the “ghost broker” insurance scam, and how to
Linux Mint and elementary OS are both popular alternatives to Ubuntu—but they’re also based on Ubuntu. If you’re new to Linux, this can be confusing. Let’s try to clear up what this means and why it matters to you. The Ubuntu Desktop Ubuntu is a free and open source Ubuntu: A Beginner’s Guide Ubuntu: A
Out of all the different kinds of malware lurking on the internet, a program that watches you type doesn’t sound scary. Unfortunately, if they do sneak onto a system, they can cause some devastating privacy issues for the victim. Let’s explore keyloggers, what they do, and how to protect yourself. What Is a Keylogger? Image
When you’re looking to buy a new monitor, there are so many factors to consider like size, resolution, and aspect ratio. But one factor you might also hear about is refresh rate. What exactly is refresh rate, and does it matter to you? Time to find out. What Is a Refresh Rate? [embedded content] The