Fortunately, there are multiple ways you can speed up your iCloud backup. So, let’s quickly check them out together. Turn Off Backup for Selected Apps During the backup process, it’s important to be mindful of what items we’re choosing to back up. This is because we might not need to backup random apps or files that we won’t need in the future. In doing so, we can help the iCloud backup to be much faster since we’ll be reducing the backup size....

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most useful commands and skills that you can use with your Echo device and Alexa. Note that you can enable any Alexa skill by simply saying “Alexa, enable the NameOfSkill skill”. 54. Ask Alexa About Her Skills If you’re not sure what you can ask Alexa, just say “Alexa, what things can I try?” and she’ll start telling you different commands you can speak....

1. Twitter (Android & iOS) Not many people know that Twitter has a live-streaming function built into the app. All you have to do is open a new tweet, tap on the camera icon and then choose “go live.” It’s perfect for users who already have a large Twitter following and don’t care about streaming to audiences outside of the Twittersphere. Your stream will be available as a recording after the fact, but you can get direct audience feedback while you stream....

Over the last few months, I’ve tweaked a good number of settings in Firefox and I thought I would share some of those with my Firefox readers. I’m going to go through a couple of Firefox about:config settings that you can change that will make your browsing experience more enjoyable. Backup about:config Settings Before you begin editing the about:config file in Firefox, you should backup the file in case you make a change that messes everything up....

Moreover, an overheated processor, dusty heat sink, or multiple heavy applications running in the background are also some of the reasons your CPU does not give the desired performance. In this article, we have gathered a few techniques to increase your CPU performance. However, let us look at why your CPU is performing poorly. What Causes Poor CPU Performance? One particular reason you might see a gradual performance drop is due to dust settled on the heat sink....

The error can pop up in a variety of cases. For instance, your ISP may have blocked access to the website. Or, the web server may itself block your IP address if your PC is making persistent requests. Whatever the reasons, In this article, you will learn the ways to fix the Access denied on this server error. Causes For “Access denied on this server” Error Fixes For “Access denied on this server” Error Fixing this error is of the utmost importance since you can not visit that particular website until you solve it....

In this article, we’ll go over several ways to see the live word count for Google Docs, including a few Google Doc add-on apps that include live word counters and third-party websites you can use to check the word counts of your documents. 1. Enable Live Word Count in Google Docs As you might imagine, the Google Workspace team created a built-in word count tool you can use for any Google Doc in your Google Drive....

1. Bixby (Samsung Only) Bixby is Samsung’s in-house virtual assistant app. While Bixby was a bit of an irritation to most Galaxy phone users at first, over the years, Samsung has continued to improve the software, adding more features and making existing ones better. One advantage Bixby has over Google Assistant is better integration with Samsung’s phones. For example, you can access your phone settings directly with Bixby. It also has neat features, such as “quick commands” that let you use short phrases for common queries or Bixby routines, which works much like Siri’s Shortcuts....

Steam can use PS4 controllers easily. It can also use Xbox, Nintendo Switch Pro, and other generic peripherals. However, it becomes harder outside of Steam, as Windows doesn’t pack the necessary drivers} to use the item. DS4 Windows is a tool that emulates the DualShock 4 as the Xbox Controller. So, you can play games on your Windows without issues. It’s not official software, so it has issues. Particularly, Windows 10 or Windows 11 updates may render it useless....

In this article, I’ll go through the various options and settings for the Windows 10 firewall and talk about how you can adjust them to suit your needs. Even though outbound connections are not blocked by default, you can configure your own firewall rules in Windows 10 to block outbound connections. This can be useful if you want to block a specific program from being able to communicate with the Internet, even if the program gets installed without your consent....

Interplay Entertainment created the first two games. These were turn-based RPGs where most of the action happened through menus, choices, and dialogues. The follow-up games are action-shooter RPGs by Bethesda. Overall, there’re four main Fallout games, plus five spin-offs. On top of that, there’re several campaign expansions. The total is 25 Fallout entries. As for Interplay Entertainment, they moved on and created inXile. inXile created the Wasteland trilogy. These are turn-based isometric RPGs, considered as the spiritual successors of the original Fallout....

Every Forza game is available for Xbox consoles and some for Windows. Because of the Xbox Series retro-compatibility feature, you could play older titles on the newer console. Moreover, most of the series’ titles are available through Xbox Game Pass. The previous entry, Forza Horizon 4, has an “Optimized for Xbox Series” badge. It means it can take advantage of the powerhouse and work with short load times, better visuals, better performance, and up to 120 fps....

Because of its success, the series has expanded into comics, two films, and several spin-offs. We’re running down the eight main titles, one HD bundle, and eight spin-offs. The total is 17 Silent Hill entries. Unlike the Monster Hunter and Yakuza series, Silent Hill has the same title worldwide. This is a rarity for a Japanese game, but it helped increase its audience in the West. However, the series appears to be defunct....

The research firm admits that the international revenue growth rate lags behind from that of North America but it believe that this is mainly because of lower Prime eligible Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) internationally. It backs up its opinion by stating the revenue figures of three major international players that includes Germany, UK, and Japan. In 2014, these countries contributed revenues of $11.9 billion, $8.3 billion, and $7.9 billion, respectively....

You’ll see in that section that under Deliver every, you can set up the frequency that you want to automatically order the same product. This will open the Subscribe & Save page where all of the items you’ve subscribed to are listed. Scroll down to see exactly when the next order will take place and which items will get shipped that month. How to Subscribe to New Products You can see this most easily while you’re browsing through the products....

After six main titles, we understand if you’re bored of the same old FPS experience. Perhaps way before the sixth entry, you were looking for something else. We’re not saying the series is not worth your time. Quite the contrary, we’re here to provide alternatives to the best entries in the franchise. Its original trilogy and Far Cry 4 left a huge mark in the industry. Selecting Games Like Far Cry There’re six main entries, plus nine spin-offs in the franchise....

Activision’s saga is best when it’s fast, violent, and frantic. It pushes players to do silly stuff like jumping behind a crate to shoot a sniper rifle or throwing a grenade blindly into the air to misguide enemies. In particular, 2019’s Modern Warfare is the series’ biggest hit. However, after many years in the market, you may be looking for something else, something fresh, other FPS games like Call Of Duty....

But to benefit from them, you will need a major upgrade of your PC system. Among the changes required is getting a new motherboard with the LGA 1700 socket. In this in-depth guide, I have rounded up the best LGA 1700 motherboards. It also includes tips and insights on how to choose and buy the right board for your ideal build. They all feature the Z690 chipset and cut across the price scale to suit your budget....

The parent searching the Oculus games for kids should be wary of various aspects. It is important to know if the game is suitable for children especially when there are microtransactions involved. So, in this article, I have made a list of the best Oculus games for kids, considering factors like microtransactions, age limits, and violence-free games. I hope every kid will learn and have a great time playing the game....

Each Shotgun has a unique feature with varying firing rates, loading times, and damage. So, it’s essential to know about the right short gun before picking them up. Therefore, I have prepared a list of the best shotguns in Fortnite with complete information about them. Let’s get right into the article. Best Shotgun in Fortnite Fortnite is an adrenaline-pumping fast-paced game with loads of guns to play around with. The game mechanics compliment the gunplay of the games to create amazing plays to win the game....