What Does a “Potential Spam” Call Look Like? “Potential Spam” calls are not outright blocked. They show up as a regular call, but the caller ID reads “Potential Spam” and it may also list the location where the call is coming from. This can appear on both iPhones and Android devices. It’s a feature from Verizon, not your phone maker. What Does “Potential Spam” Mean? So, what does “Potential Spam” mean, anyway?...
Browser Updates Protect You You should be aware that running an out-of-date web browser could put your system at risk. Bad actors will use vulnerabilities in web browsers to target users with malware such as ransomware, privacy exploits, and other attacks. So-called “drive-by downloads” will attempt to download malicious content onto your computer regardless of whether you consent to it. All you need to do is visit a compromised website or be served a malicious advert, and you don’t even need to be visiting unsavory corners of the web, since many of these attacks are spread via social media....
Windows 11 on Steam Deck Valve’s Steam Deck will ship with a custom version of Linux called SteamOS, but the device is just a computer at its core. That means it’ll run all sorts of different operating systems, including Windows. We knew Windows 10 wouldn’t be an issue for the device, but with Windows 11 right around the corner, Microsoft fans and gamers were curious whether the latest version of the OS would work....
Microsoft has a bunch of optional updates for your Windows 10 computer. You don’t need to download them, but if you like keeping your PC as current as possible, you may want to download these. What’s New in Windows 10? If your PC is running the Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) or the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), then you have some updates to download. They will also come as part of September’s Patch Tuesday, so you don’t need to download them now, as you can get them then....
Microsoft is aware of the issue and is actively working on a fix. In the meantime, if you upgrade to Windows 11 and are using Intel’s Killer networking, you might see some slowdown thanks to User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets dropping in certain situations. Here’s what Microsoft had to say about the problem on its known issues page: Fortunately, you won’t have to wait too long for the fix, as Microsoft says it hopes to have one ready in time for the October security update, which is set to drop on October 12, 2021....
If there’s one thing you probably didn’t expect to read today, it’s that you’d be able to play PC games on your Xbox console. Thanks to NVIDIA GeForce Now, you can play all sorts of PC games, including those on Steam, through Edge on your Xbox. In total, there are more than 1,000 PC games available on GeForce Now, so you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from on your Xbox console....
As with all PC issues, don’t be afraid to give your computer a reboot if something’s not working properly. This can fix quite a few problems and is faster than attempting to manually troubleshoot and fix the problem yourself. Find Resource-Hungry Programs Your PC is running slow because something is using up those resources. If it’s suddenly running slower, a runaway process might be using 99% of your CPU resources, for example....
Crossfade & Transitions If you enjoy listening to songs without abrupt cuts or transitions, you should consider toggling some of Spotify’s playback settings. Go to Preferences and scroll down to “Playback.” One option you might see is “Allow smooth transitions between songs in a playlist.” When you’re listening to some albums, you’ll notice that artists have deliberately ordered tracks to make the transitions between them seamless. The setting replicates that effect in playlists and provides a more continuous listening experience....
New M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro Laptops Play Video The critical thing that makes these new MacBook Pro laptops stand out is the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Both chips feature substantial upgrades over the regular M1 processor, and even greater speed boosts over the Intel-based models. “We set out to create the world’s best pro notebook, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max — a game-changing combination of phenomenal performance, unrivaled battery life, and groundbreaking features,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing....
Many people familiar with prior versions of Windows are curious what happened to the built-in Administrator account that was always created by default. Does this account still exist, and how can you access it? The account is created in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista, but since it’s not enabled you can’t use it. If you are troubleshooting something that needs to run as administrator, you can enable it with a simple command....
There are many ways to learn the location of a computer from its IP address, but how do you go about it if you decide to use the command line to find the information? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has some helpful suggestions to help a reader find the information he wants. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites....
Sound quality might not be something you think about a lot when it comes to your smartphone, but it’s important. Samsung Galaxy phones come with a handy equalizer for simple audio adjustments. We’ll show you how it works and improve the quality of the music you listen to. First, swipe down once from the top of your Samsung Galaxy device’s screen and tap the gear icon. Go to the “Sounds and Vibration” section in the Settings....
Maybe you set up events for your boss or supervisor. Or perhaps you created an event that you can no longer attend. You can transfer the ownership of a Google Calendar event to another person and make them the organizer. Change the Owner of an Event Visit Google Calendar on the web and select the event you want to edit. You can make the change in the event’s pop-up window or detail page....
Having a legal, activated copy of Windows 11 ensures that you can use all the features on your PC, such as customizing appearance settings. If you’re not sure if your copy is activated, it’s easy to find out. Here’s how. To start, open the Settings app on your PC. Press the Windows+i keys at the same time to do this. In the Settings window, select “System” in the sidebar....
RELATED: What Is UEFI, and How Is It Different from BIOS? Enter Windows 11’s BIOS by Pressing a Key An easy way to enter BIOS on your Windows 11 PC is to use a key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. The advantage of this method is that you can use this even when your Windows OS doesn’t load. To use this method, you will have to find the key that lets you enter BIOS on your specific computer....
Check Your Remote’s Batteries When your remote stops working, the first thing to check is its batteries. It’s possible the batteries aren’t properly inserted, or the battery charge has all been used. In the first case, remove the batteries from the remote and reinsert them. If that doesn’t work, replace the old batteries with new ones and see if that fixes the issue. Doing the above fixes most battery-related issues with your Fire TV Stick remote....
This is possible using the Announce Calls and Announce Notifications features that are baked into the iPhone. How to Announce Calls on AirPods Using iPhone The Announce Calls feature has been around for years, and it can announce calls using the iPhone speakers or connected headphones, or when you’re using CarPlay. As we want to announce callers on AirPods, we’re interested in activating headphones integration. This feature will work for all AirPods and connected headphones (for both Bluetooth and wired connections)....
By default, Windows 11 starts with your taskbar icons centered in the middle of your screen. If you’d like the icons to stay on the left side of your taskbar instead, it’s easy to fix in Settings. Here’s how. First, open Settings. To do so quickly, press Windows+i on your keyboard or click the Start menu and select the “Settings” gear icon, which is pinned to the top of the menu by default....
How to View HEIC Files in Windows 10’s Photos App On modern versions of Windows 10, you can install support for HEIC image files in just a few clicks. This works on Windows 11, too. First, locate an HEIC file in File Explorer on your computer and double-click it. If you’re asked which application you want to open it in, select “Photos.” The Photos app will tell you that “the HEIF Image Extension is required to display this file....
Windows 10 finally has built-in support for RAW images, thanks to the May 2019 Update. You’ll just need to install an extension from the Store. There are other solutions for opening RAW files on older versions of Windows, too. RELATED: What is Camera Raw, and Why Would a Professional Prefer it to JPG? Windows 10: Download the RAW Images Extension To install and use the RAW Image Extension, you must be using the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903 or later)....
