Wondering how to disable OneDrive? You can pause OneDrive’s file sync, quit the app, prevent it from opening at startup, or get rid of the app from your machine for good. We’ll show you how to do all of that on your Windows computer. How Should You Turn Off OneDrive on Windows? There are various ways to prevent OneDrive from getting in your way on your PC. The first way is to turn off OneDrive’s file sync....

Despite the wise acquisition of ATI’s Radeon graphics card division and some interesting diversification on the APU market, AMD has been playing second fiddle to market leader Intel for over a decade. But things have been looking up for the underdog as of late: the company’s Ryzen series of CPUs is a bona fide hit with both critics and consumers. Is now the time to invest in an upgrade for your CPU, and possibly a compatible motherboard to go with it?...

Look, Apple is making wireless charging cool again with the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X. I’m glad! But there are things you should know about this technology—like how fast it’s going to charge your phone. You know, practical stuff. For example: is wireless charging as fast as as wired charging? It depends. The speed of how quickly your phone will charge wireless depends on several variables—like which wireless charger you’re using, which phone you’re charging, and what you’re comparing it to in terms of charging speed....

So you scored a Google Home for Christmas. That’s awesome because this is a killer little smart speaker that can do a lot of different things—in fact, it can be a little overwhelming. The good news is that we’ve got you covered. Here are some ideas on where to get started with your new Home. Set Up Your New Google Home First things first: you have to set that bad boy up because it’s basically useless in the box....

Chain letters are nothing new—they’ve been around longer than many of us have been alive. They have, however, adapted to new technology. Facebook Messenger is the current hotness for chain letters, and it’s time to stop sharing them. Let’s Talk About Chain Letters If you’re below a certain age, you may have never even heard of a chain letter. These letters—which, in fact, started as hand-written pieces of mail—were generally shared as ways to gain good luck, a small fortune, or some other good fortune just by sharing a letter....

What Is Google Sheets? If you’ve heard of Google Sheets before, feel free to skip ahead. If you’ve never heard of it, here’s a crash course on what you need to know. We’ll go over the basics and get you brushed up with what Google Sheets is and how you can get started right away. Google Sheets is a free, web-based spreadsheet program offered by Google as part of its complete office suite—Google Drive—to compete with Microsoft Office....

So you want to try out the new Battle Royale sensation that’s sweeping the nation, but you don’t know how to get started. That’s understandable: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a full game based on an old ARMA mod, and it’s still in early access. The game is missing a lot of features, chief among them any kind of tutorial or player guide for people just getting started. but if you’re ready to jump into the deep end of this winner-take-all online multiplayer arena, here are a few tips to get you on your feet…so someone else can blow you off them....

Android P was officially released in beta at I/O 2018 yesterday, and as expected, it brings a slew of enhancements and new features. Here’s how to get the beta right now, and what you can expect from it. How to Get it Now If you’re interested in trying out Android P, and the new features it brings, you can install the beta build right now on a compatible handset. Unlike past builds that were only available for Pixel (or Nexus) phones, Google has leveraged Project Treble to make the P beta available across 11 different phones—including many from other manufacturers....

There’s never been an easier time to get started with streaming your PC gameplay online. Whether you want to share your gameplay with some friends or start streaming on Twitch, streaming tools are now built into everything. Here’s how to find the best tool for the job. You can stream right from Steam and Windows 10, stream using your NVIDIA or AMD graphics drivers, or even use traditional broadcasting utilities for more power....

It’s that holiday time of year again, and that means it’s over the river and through the woods to…well, fix your family’s Wi-Fi and other tech problems. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re the “tech person” in your family. That means your family is constantly asking you for help, then blaming you whenever something goes wrong. (“Steven, you know how you fixed my printer back in July?...

Tech companies hate each other, right? Reading the popular tech press certainly makes you think so, but don’t buy into it. Sound strange? Of course it does. But these companies aren’t just rivals: they’re also each other’s customers. iPhone X: By Samsung, Toshiba, Intel, and Texas Instruments The iPhone X just might be Samsung’s most profitable phone. Apple makes the iPhone X, of course, but Samsung manufactures the OLED display that makes it stand out so much....

The Fire TV Cube may just seem like an ordinary Fire TV with Alexa capabilities built in, but its biggest feature by far is the ability to use it as a voice-activated universal remote of sorts. What Is the Fire TV Cube? However, that’s really just the tip of the iceberg and it’s not even the coolest thing about the Fire TV Cube. Nope, the coolest feature is an integrated IR blaster that gives you voice control of your TV, soundbar, AV receiver, and whatever else you have....

git cherry-pick is a simple but powerful tool that allows you to selectively transfer commits from one branch to another. You can use it when you don’t want to merge an entire branch into master, but would still like to include changes from a feature branch. What Is Git Cherry Pick, And How Does It Work? In Git, commits are the units that track changes over time. Each commit might represent a bug fix, new feature, or part of a larger solution....

If you’ve been using Windows for very long at all, you’ve probably heard of Microsoft’s .NET, probably because an application asked you to install it, or you noticed it in your list of installed programs. Unless you’re a developer, you don’t need a lot of knowledge to make use of it. You just need it to work. But, since we geeks like knowing things, join us as we explore just what ....

Not all cloud file storage services are the same. There’s a big difference between file syncing tools like Dropbox and online backup services like Backblaze when it comes to backing up your important files. How Cloud File Syncing Services Work RELATED: What’s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer? You’re probably familiar with services like Dropbox, Google Drive (or Google Backup and Sync), and Microsoft OneDrive. These services provide a special folder, and anything you place in that folder is synced with your online storage, as well as between other devices you’ve set up....

Windows 10’s Your Phone app links your phone and PC. It works best for Android users, letting you text from your PC, sync your notifications, and wirelessly transfer photos back and forth. Screen mirroring is on its way, too. Android Users Get the Best Integration The Your Phone app is a powerful and often overlooked part of Windows 10. If you’re an Android user, you can use it to text right from your PC, see all your phone’s notifications, and quickly transfer photos....

When you connect to a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, you may see the words “Security Recommendation” appear beneath its name. This is a warning that you’re connected to either an unsecured network or one encrypted with weak WEP security. Unsecured Networks and Weak Security If you tap the name of the Wi-Fi network displaying “Security Recommendation” once you’re connected to it, you’ll see a more informative message. In most cases, your iPhone will tell you that the current network is an “Unsecured Network”, also known as an open network....

Owning a home requires a lot of responsibility, most notably regular maintenance to keep everything working great. However, there are a handful of very basic home maintenance tasks that you might be forgetting about. Maintain Your Water Heater It’s pretty obvious that larger home appliances require regular maintenance, but the water heater is one that people often overlook. There are a few basic things you need to do (or at least check on) every year or so....

What Is “Attention Tracking” in Zoom? Zoom does have an “attention tracking” feature that hosts can enable. If the person hosting the call enables it, they can see whether or not you’re paying attention to screen-sharing presentations. But this feature is very limited. Here’s what you need to know: Zoom’s attention tracking is off by default unless a host enables it. The feature tracks attention while someone is using Zoom’s screen-sharing feature....

Over the past 36 years, Microsoft has included over a dozen different games with its Windows releases (depending on how you count.) We took a look through history and ranked them, worst-to-best. Which game would you rank as number one? #16: Solitaire Collection (2012) (Windows 10, 11) In the Windows 8 era, the classic Windows Solitaire disappeared from the OS but went free-to-play on the Microsoft Store as Microsoft Solitaire Collection....