We’ll cover differences in physical attributes, technical specs, price, availability, and other factors. Fire TV vs. Fire TV Stick: Design and Form The Fire TV Stick’s form factor makes it the best choice for a cable-free entertainment center. Unlike the Fire TV set-top box, you can power a Fire TV Stick directly from your TV’s USB port. Most Fire TV models (1st and 2nd gen) require power from a wall socket to come on....

There are many reasons why a computer display may go blank or black and I’ll try to go through all the different options below. Most often than not, this issue is related to some piece of hardware, whether it’s the video card, cables, monitor, RAM or motherboard. Occasionally, it can be a software-related issue also. I’ll mention the easier fixes first because the worst case scenario is having to get a piece of hardware replaced on your computer....

You could type each person’s name or email manually every time you send an email, but quickly this can become cumbersome as the group gets larger. Not only that, but you also run the risk of inadvertently forgetting someone which could lead to office drama. That’s where a distribution list or contact group comes in! For the most part, the terms “contact group” and “distribution list” are interchangeable. Microsoft began using the phrase “contact group,” presumably because it’s a little more intuitive than “distribution list....

If you’ve come across this page looking for a way to create a password protected, secure, hidden or locked folder in Windows XP for free, you’ve come to the right place. Unfortunately, Windows XP does not have any user-friendly built-in tools to create secure folders on computers with multiple users. Of course, you can encrypt data on your hard disk, but this only helps if your computer is stolen. In a previous post, I wrote about how you can hide a folder in Windows XP using a rudimentary built-in feature....

When encrypting files and folders, Windows will use a self-generated certificate that contains keys used to encrypt and decrypt the data. When opening encrypted data when logged into the user account that generated the certificate, the decryption process is transparent and the files are opened normally. However, if another user or system tries to access those same data files or if the files are moved to another location, then they cannot be opened unless the original certificate is installed....

But either way, I guess some people just need to know for the sake of knowing (especially guys and gals who want to know whether someone is avoiding them). The major problem is that 99% of the sites that detect invisible Yahoo messenger users don’t work. They can tell you whether the person is offline or online, but in my tests, they could not figure out I was invisible....

The problem lies in troubleshooting the Kindle. There are many different Kindle models—the devices are in the 10th generation. If you run into trouble with your device, it’s important to know whether you have a 4th generation Kindle Touch or a 7th generation Kindle 7. Kindle’s naming scheme doesn’t help, either. A 3rd generation Paperwhite is actually part of the 7th generation of overall devices, for example. How to Find Your Kindle’s Serial Number Every Kindle e-reader has a unique serial number....

Apps can automatically find coupon deals, yield cash-back, and much more. This list is more than just a series of coupon sites—it’s a list of websites, apps, and services that will help you save a tremendous amount of money. Let’s get started. Best Site for Cash Back: eBates (Website) You’ve probably heard of eBates before. It’s the site/service that defines online cash back deals. With more than 2,000 vendors to shop at, you can see returns up to 40% (or even higher on deal days) for every purchase....

These instructions are for beginners who don’t want to connect a keyboard and a mouse directly to the Raspberry Pi. Instead, we’ll walk you through how to connect a PC on your network to a Raspberry Pi connected to your router via an ethernet cord. You can totally do this! If you follow these steps, you’ll end up with a Raspberry Pi running a port of Debian with the Raspberry Pi Desktop that you can access via Remote Desktop....

Procreate by default has a lot of fonts available you can use in your work, but you may want to use your own custom fonts or some downloaded from the internet. Importing fonts into Procreate is actually very easy, you just need to have the file for the font you want to use on your iPad. In this article, we’ll show you how to download new fonts on the iPad and use them in Procreate for your art projects....

Combine a map with the debug screen and you can find the exact coordinates of your home base. Write these down a sticky note, put it on your monitor, and you can always find your way back home–with or without a map. Minecraft Map Sizes Minecraft maps double in size each time you increase their coverage area. A standard Minecraft map shows an area 128 blocks by 128 blocks, or 8 chunks by 8 chunks....

In this article, I’m going to talk about a couple of methods you can utilize to fix the sound levels for an audio file. If you’re only needing to do this for a single audio file, the best choice would be an online tool. If you need more control and options or have to adjust the volume on many files, the desktop audio editing program will probably be a better choice....

Imagine you had a presentation with two dozen slides. To change one tiny element, you would have to move through all the slides making the changes one at a time. But what if you could change just one slide and have it applied automatically to all the remaining ones? Make Formatting Easier With A Slide Master Slide masters are like special templates but just more overarching. As the name suggests, it is the topmost slide in the deck that contains all the information about the theme, layouts, colors, and fonts that you want to have in all the slides....

Whether you’re looking at log files or large data sets, it’s easy to come across CSV files with millions of rows or enormous text files. Since Excel cannot support files this large, how exactly do you open them? Let’s find out. Why Can Normal Text Editors Not Open Really Large Files? A computer has gigabytes of storage, so why can’t text editors open large files? There are two factors at play here....

Thankfully, the whole process will only take a few minutes if you follow this guide, so you should be ready to play the latest Xbox Game Pass games in no time. Make sure you have signed up to the right Xbox Game Pass subscription first, you’ll need Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass PC to get access to games on your PC. Guide To Playing Xbox Game Pass Games On PC To get started, you must first download the Xbox beta app....

The whole existence of social media borders around sharing. So, what’s the fun in viewing a breathtaking picture or a funny video on someone’s Instagram Story and not being able to repost? In this tutorial, you’ll learn the conditions attached to reposting Stories on Instagram and how to repost a Story—whether you were tagged or not. Note: The methods, tricks, and tools listed in this tutorial are applicable to both Android and iOS users....

Unfortunately, that isn’t always a good thing, especially if you’re looking to save a Snapchat video yourself. If you want to know how to save Snapchat videos, you’ll need to be aware of some limitations. This guide has everything you need to know about saving Snapchat videos. Can You Save Snapchat Videos? It is possible to save Snapchat videos, depending on the source. If you created the videos yourself, you can export them to your camera roll so you can keep them indefinitely and use them outside the platform....

However, not many people know about one of the most useful features of Telegram. You can use this app to send high-quality photos and videos online. We’ll teach you all about this feature, and how to use it on both mobile and desktop versions of the app. Why Use Telegram to Send High-Quality Photos & Videos? Messengers are great for exchanging photos and videos. It can quickly become frustrating if the files you send or receive are blurry....

The question is, how much real change does this bring? If you feel strongly about your brand of politics, whatever it may be, how can you make a difference to the outcome of elections and campaigns? After all, unless you get your candidate into office, the policies you want will never come to pass. Here are a few tips on how you can volunteer for a political campaign online to make a real difference....

If you’re new to Hulu, here’s a curated list of the best horror movies you can stream today. 1. The House That Jack Built Release: 2018Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 60%Run time: 2h 31mDirector: Lars von TrierIMDb rating: 6.8/10 The House That Jack Built is a complete gore-fest detailing the life’s work of a serial killer, played by Matt Dillon. The movie follows Jack’s point of view as he recounts his killings and musings, as he descends gradually into madness....