From there, tap on “Settings”. Scroll down and select “Music & Media” under “Account”. At the bottom, tap on “Customize my music service preferences”. Select “Spotify” and hit “Done”. Tap on “Done” again.
If you loan your Mac to a friend or family member, even for a short time, you may not want to trust them with your account. You could create a new account, or you could just have them use macOS’ built-in guest account. The guest account allows someone to use your computer without needing to create an individual account for them. Any files created by the guest are stored temporarily, then deleted when they log off....
LinkedIn often tells people when you view their profiles and shows them your name. That person may even get an email or alert saying you viewed their profile. Here’s how to browse privately without LinkedIn sharing this information. It may seem silly to prefer anonymity on a social network, but other social networks don’t work this way. Facebook and Twitter don’t send someone a notification whenever you view their profile....
Set Up Remote Play on Your Xbox Series X or S To play games remotely, you first have to enable remote features on your console. To do this, you have to use the Xbox’s power-sipping “Instant-On” feature, which drastically speeds up the console’s start times. To get started, turn on your Xbox and hit the Xbox button to open the guide. Select the “Profile & System” tab, and then select “Settings....
There’s an open standard for calendars called the iCalendar specification that lets programs like the Calendar app on macOS subscribe to online calendars and auto-update. Most calendar apps will support this format, including Google Calendar. How to Add a New Calendar Subscription Open the Calendar app from the Dock or your Applications folder. From the main window, you can add a new calendar subscription by choosing File > New Calendar Subscription from the top menu bar, or by pressing Option+Command+S....
How many times have you seen a Facebook post from a friend asking for numbers because they got a new phone and lost their contacts? Here’s how you can completely avoid new phone, who dis?—regardless of whether you use Android or iOS (or both). The Two Main Options: iCloud and Google If you use Android devices and Google services, this is simple: just use Google Contacts. It’s integrated into everything Google, and works like a charm....
Chrome OS gets major updates every six weeks, with security patches coming more frequently. Updates are usually downloaded and installed automatically in the background, but here’s how to make sure your Chromebook is always running the latest build available. RELATED: How Often Does Google Update Chrome? First things first: you’ll get a notification whenever an update has been downloaded and installed, as you’ll need to restart your machine to complete the update process....
Samsung’s Smart Switch is a unique tool for transferring data from an old device to your new Galaxy phone, but it also offers a way to update your phone quickly and easily. Here’s how. What is Smart Switch? Smart Switch is Samsung’s tool for quickly and easily transitioning from an old phone—be it Android, Windows Phone (haha), or even an iPhone. It helps users bring all their important data from an old phone to their new Galaxy handset....
This feature may come to Android phones, too. Apple is part of the “Car Connectivity Consortium,” which created a digital key standard. Aside from Apple and car manufacturers, the consortium’s members also include Samsung and LG Electronics. Standardizing What’s Already Possible Using your phone to unlock and start your car isn’t a new idea. It’s not even a new technology: You can buy cars that support “digital keys” today....
One of the cool features of Media Jukebox is its ability to support basically every portable player out there including phones. The UI is very customizable and of course there are skins aplenty. Although I rarely use any visualizations while playing my music, Media Jukebox has some of the best I have ever seen. Very cool 3D visualizations. Sound quality is great as well. You can rip and burn discs, tag your files, build play lists, and synch your handheld device....
NASA has posted the full, high-resolution photos online. The photos feature giant nebulas, thousands of distant galaxies, a black hole, and a binary star. These are parts of the cosmos that have never been seen by human eyes before. RELATED: How to Change the Desktop Background on Windows 11 How Does the James Webb Space Telescope Work? How does the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) get these stunning photos? There’s a lot of incredibly sophisticated equipment on the telescope for its 20+ years of potential observation in space....
Use the Alt+F1, Alt+F2, etc commands to open multiple consoles. There are 6 available tty consoles, using F1-F6. For example, if I hit the key combination: I will see a new login window: I find this very useful when you are compiling a package and wish to keep working on something else.
By taking a step back and analyzing the text message, it’s easy to spot that this is a scam. First, the phone number appears to be from someone’s personal number. Second, the sender never identifies themselves or the courier. Third, the link’s URL looks suspicious and unofficial. And, finally, the text message’s grammar doesn’t read as if it’s from a legitimate source. RELATED: How to Spot a Text Message Scam...
The camera market is changing a lot at the moment. The big two—Canon and Nikon—have just launched mirrorless cameras with loads of fanfare, press, and drama. So, is now the time for you to switch to mirrorless? Let’s take a look. What Does Mirrorless Even Mean? A digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera contains a mirror that redirects light up to the viewfinder. When you press the shutter button, the mirror snaps out of the way, and the light hits the photosensor instead....
It happens to the best of us: you’re out and about, and suddenly you think of something you need to do at home. Or, you’re looking at your pantry, and want to make sure you get the right groceries for the week. Out comes your phone and your note-taking app of choice. But which app is the best for you? Google Keep Google Keep is my personal favorite since I use the rest of Google’s services—but even if you’re not all-in on Google’s ecosystem, it’s worth taking a look at Keep....
Audiobooks are great for commutes, long trips, and dull tasks. Here are a number of places you can download Audiobooks legally, and for free. And they’re not all public domain stuff. Many of the audiobook sites you can find on the internet let you download classic books in the public domain for free, but some sites have better quality books than others. We’ve rounded up some of the best of those sites, plus some ways you can get other kinds of audiobooks for free, too....
Every computer user should keep a regular backup. From accidentally deleted files to failing hard drives to natural disaster, there are too many things that can go wrong to simply rely on luck. Here are the best ways to back up your Mac. There are a lot of ways to ensure your files don’t get lost, and almost all of them involve keeping a copy of your files somewhere else....
Hardware Wallets Are the Secure Solution A hardware wallet is a small device that serves the same purpose as that bulky leather wallet in your back pocket. They are an efficient way to secure your money and transport it anywhere, anytime. There are different ways to store your cryptocurrency. Each varies in security. Cryptocurrency can be stored on the exchange they are bought on, like Coinbase. But this is the least secure....
Back button focus is just what it sounds like. Instead of using a half-press of the shutter button to activate autofocus, you hold down a dedicated button on the back of your camera instead. When you let go, the focus stays locked. Here’s why you might want to use it. RELATED: How to Get the Most from Autofocus With Your Camera The Advantages of Back Button Focus The big advantage of back button focus is that it separates the act of focusing from taking photos....
Markdown is a simple syntax that formats text as headers, lists, boldface, and so on. This markup language is popular, and you definitely have apps that support it. Here’s a quick primer on what Markdown is, and how and where you can use it. What Is Markdown? When you add bold, italics, numbered lists, bullet points, headings, and so on to text, you’re “formatting” it. Markdown is a syntax—or, set of rules—that formats text on web pages....
