However, it is not common to find flickering lines on the screen. From bumping your monitor on something to having a faulty video driver, horizontal or vertical lines can appear for many reasons. The causes range from several hardware defects to software glitches. It is normal to feel frustrated when you try to work and get constantly disturbed by some weird lines on the screen. But you do not have to throw away your monitor just because of this....

Metered connection lets you limit the data that the PC uses. It does this by warning users when the PC reaches certain amount of data usage. Furthermore, it also restricts background application and process from using internet data. So, if you have internet subscription where you only have limited amount of data per day/month/year, or maybe you need to limit computer’s bandwidth usage, it is best that you enable metered connection....

If you’re concerned about your online privacy and want to take steps to increase it, stick around to learn what private DNS is and how you can configure it on your devices. What Is DNS? The Domain Name System (DNS) maps the web address that you search (like online-tech-tips.com, otherwise called the URL or Unified Resource Locator) to a set of IP addresses so that packets are efficiently sent over the internet....

Thankfully, this issue is quickly resolved mainly through performing a software update or a quick clearing of the printer queue. The only way to tell if the spooler subsystem app is malfunctioning is when you open the task manager and notice that it’s taking too much of your CPU resources. Is the Spooler Subsystem App a Virus? The spooler subsystem app comes by default with any Windows operating system and is completely safe and made to serve a specific purpose....

Light Indicators on XFINITY Routers Most XFINITY routers use a blink pattern to communicate information to users, but that doesn’t mean the lights aren’t necessary. The blinking orange light is designed to give you information about the status of your router and the connection. What matters is how long the light persists. A blinking orange light that indicates a firmware update is designed to let you know that the router is currently busy....

But online bonding is as valid and as fun as any other; we don’t want you to turn the experience into a “hello, can you hear me?” Or, it can be a necessary feature if you’re trying to stream on your Xbox. The Xbox Party Chat not working can have many causes. We’ve found reasons ranging from a loose cable to Microsoft’s server issues. And whatever the reason, we’re looking at the best solutions to fix Xbox Party Chat....

There are many built-in parental controls and third-party software that allow you to limit access to different sections of your computer and the internet. Take the time to try out these methods below to have peace of mind next time your kid wants to play Neopets. 1. Use Parental Controls Your PC has built-in parental controls that allow you to: Limit the amount of time someone spends logged in....

Now “120Hz” has joined the list of marketable features for both of these product types. What does this mean? A “120Hz TV” refers to the “refresh rate” of the TV screen, which needs just a little explanation. What Does “Refresh Rate” Mean? The refresh rate describes how often your screen can completely update the image it’s displaying. So a 120Hz TV screen can display 120 unique fresh images every second!...

There are so many things you can do together. It’s not just a PVP or battle royale but a huge range of managing players to create a sustained survival world where each person is given the task to grow a small village into a flourishing town or team up to loot other player’s resources. Contribute your time and energy together and build awesome factions. Also, defend your resources against other factions because there will be greedy groups who grow their empire by raiding other villages and towns....

We think these are the best prank websites to get a laugh out of those closest to you. Just don’t complain when you aren’t invited to parties anymore. 1. Hacker Typer We’ve all seen hackers in movies go at their keyboards while streams of gibberish code run down the screen as they race against the clock. It’s all very dramatic, but nothing like the somewhat tedious hacking process in the real world....

When your favorite browser is also your email provider, developer of your phone, owner of your favorite video website, and more, cross-platform integrations are aplenty. Still today, Google is creating ways to interconnect your browser, phone, and everything else with its massive suite of web services and apps. Just recently, this continues to hold true as Google Chrome now supports a few new Google Calendar shortcuts in its latest stable release on desktop....

The 20 best browser idle games are all click-heavy games that require resource management and upgrading. Since Adobe ended Flash support, many classic browser-based idle games have moved onto iOS, Android, or Steam. However, there are still plenty of browser idle games for you to try . If you’re not sure what to look for in a new game, consider: The gameplay and graphics vary a lot between games. Many idle games are text-based, but others have more traditional graphics....

What to Look For in an ISP First, you must have a good idea of how to evaluate an ISP candidate. It’s not much help to find a list of local ISPs, and have no idea how to tell the good ones apart. There are four essential areas to evaluate, but for a more in-depth guide please read 7 Things To Bear In Mind When You Compare New Internet Providers....

VR gaming in particular has really taken off, which might lead to the impression that this is all that VR is good for. However there are some nifty applications out there that makes use of VR technology for something other than innovative gaming experiences. From actual useful utilities to educational experiences to art. There’s a VR app for just about everything. These five VR applications are perfect examples of how VR can be used for much more than video games....

Even though the Microsoft Surface is a hybrid of tablet and laptop, the combinations of keys required to take a screenshot on this device are completely different. How to Take Screenshots on a Surface Device? Unlike in other Windows devices, the Windows logo on the Microsoft Surface is an input device. This logo plays a huge role on screenshots in older Surface devices. In the newer Surface, this logo is replaced by a power button beside the volume buttons....

We’ll show you six of the best sites where you can play as many games of Scattergories online as you want. Best of all, these apps and websites are all free, although some offer in-app purchases or have ads. Scattergories has remained popular over the years because it’s fun, easy to learn, and is great for players ages 12+. Although your even younger smarty-pant kid will likely enjoy it, too....

With that in mind, you’ll need to install a top-quality media player, capable of playing any type of file you throw at it. You don’t need to pay for the privilege, either, because here are 7 of the best free media players for Windows you can install today. Also, if you’d rather watch a video, make sure to check out the short one we posted to our YouTube channel here....

There was already an online “metaverse” years before Facebook changed its name. In other words, an online platform, a virtual world for virtual life. Are you eager to escape to virtual life and do things differently than your physical self? Then we’re counting the best games like Second Life, some VR games, while others are not. Selecting Games Like Second Life Linden Lab, the developers, have said Second Life is not a “game....

Whether you’re trying to tap into the power of “Big Data” or need to help your data analysts develop better insights into your operations, analytics platforms packed with data analysis tools will do 90% of the work for you when you’re faced with decision-making challenges. How can they do this? That’s what we’ll explain in this article while also highlighting some of the best business intelligence software out there today....

The best and most reliable sports-based video games are very hard to find as there are millions of games available on the internet. Nowadays, with perfect marketing, every game looks great until you play it firsthand. The football game is no exception! So, regarding all the facets that make an exciting, enthralling, and full-on entertaining football game, I have prepared a list of the best football games. Best Football Games Most of the players immediately jump into the newest rendition of FIFA without regarding any other option to choose....