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1. The Computer Programme The BBC produced this documentary back in 1982, when personal computers for the masses were little more than a burgeoning fantasy. It is four hours long and covers pertinent topics of the time such as computers in the industrial world, databases, the basics of the BASIC programming language, and how computers can help people increase their efficiency with formerly time-consuming tasks like keeping track of small business sales....

But the netbook did eventually fall out of favor. As tablets became increasingly popular and ultrabooks offered additional power in a small and light device, netbooks fell by the wayside, replace by Chromebooks for those still interested in the form factor. But there are still countless netbooks out there – you may well have one of your own that has been relegated to the ranks of “second computer”. If you have changed allegiances and gone down the Chromebook route, or you’ve just given up on the idea of a netbook and switch to a larger laptop or even a regular desktop, there are still plenty of usage for your old machine....

Take this as my letter to WordPress (and Matt Mullenweg) and I seriously hope they can add the following features to the core in the future. Let’s begin! 1. Database Backup/Export/Import Being a database driven CMS, I am surprise that the default WP installation does not come with a way for you to backup your database. The Export feature is almost useless as it contains only contain your posts, pages, comments, custom fields, categories, and tags and none of the database settings that you have painstakingly set up over the years....

1. Skype Skype is a completely free conference call solution as long as everyone is a Skype user. It’s ideal for both business and personal use and offers advanced features that many competitors, like Zoom, charge extra for. It’s best suited for users who already use and are comfortable with Microsoft products. Features: Unlimited meeting timesCall recordingLive subtitlesAudio and HD video callingPrivate encrypted conversationsScreen sharingCross-platform availability (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Alexa, Xbox, Web)...

Here are nine projects that bring Android to your desktop. 1. scrcpy Before jumping into the full-on Android emulators you can get for Windows 10, it’s worth knowing about scrcpy. It mirrors your Android phone onto your PC by using an adb command called “scrcpy.” To do this, you’ll need to unlock the Android bootloader, which is a bit of a process, but we tell you how to do it in our guide on how to install TWRP Recovery on Android....

From the description, you may have already guessed this feature. If not, they’re two situation-dependent buttons, marked “Open” and “Run.” These buttons save time and hard drive space by never having to store a program installer in any non-temporary folder. Firefox is extensible, and this wonderful little button can be added to the browser within a minute. Extending Firefox Downloads Begin by opening the page for the relevant extension – OpenDownload²....

One such change is adding tabs to Explorer so that you can move around different folders without opening another window. After all, web browsers have moved beyond that design paradigm, so why doesn’t the file explorer? As it turns out, you can make that happen, and in this article we’ll show you how. Add Tabs to Windows Explorer with Clover Begin by downloading Clover from the developers’ website. The software is compatible with Windows 7 and 8/8....

Here are some TV accessories that you might not even know you needed. 1. Hemudu Adjustable TV Legs Can’t mount your TV to the wall? Not enough clearance to fit your soundbar underneath your TV? No worries. Hemudu Adjustable TV Legs are an affordable solution. These after-market replacement legs can raise your TV to three different heights. Additionally, the adjustable legs feature tilting hinges, so you can angle your TV screen exactly how you like it....

Air Charge offers effortless wireless charging solutions that can change that. Instead of worrying about where your charging cable is, you can simply sit your device on top of a flat surface to charge it. Besides the cable needed to power the charging device, you won’t need any others. Air Charge has a few solutions to choose from such as their Wireless Charging Valet Tray and their Wireless Charging Task Light....

Just like how Pandora made it easy to listen to hours of music by learning what you personally like to listen to, and building stations around that, Alfred does that with local businesses, eating establishments mostly. It learns where you like to go and makes suggestions around that. Right out of the starting gate, Alfred begins “teaching”. It’s not teaching you, though; you’re teaching the app about you, your likes and dislikes....

There are many reasons Android apps can stop working; thankfully there are many ways to get them back up and running again. We’ve compiled a lengthy list of fixes for your Android apps, should they misbehave. Possible Fixes for Unresponsive Android Apps If your Android apps are not working or loading properly, give these possible fixes a try. We’ll elaborate on each of them individually below. 1. Roll Back to an Older Version of the App Not every update is a good update....

The Interface Initially, I felt the interface was too simple for me to make use of. However, as testing went on, I found the benefits to a simpler interface. Anxiety is an application that makes sure it doesn’t get in your way. Anxiety mainly occupies a small section of your task bar and a small box (only when opened). The Anxiety application’s main box can be activated by clicking the application icon or by clicking the small check circle in the task bar....

A Bloomberg report on Tuesday says Apple is ‘scaling back’ its plans for the vehicle and is pushing the planned launch back a year from 2025 to 2026. The report also says the car is likely to start at under $100,000 (around £83,000), which is an interesting tidbit we haven’t heard before. According to the report, Apple wanted to completely re-envision the car without a steering wheel and pedals, meaning it would rely entirely on self-driving capabilities....

A Reminder Before Answering Questions Please remember to mention as many details relevant to the question as possible, such as what hardware you’re using, your Windows version, and a couple of factors that could help narrow down the answer to keep it short and sweet. As an option, if you use Windows 7, you might want to try the problem steps recorder included in the operating system. If you don’t know how to reach it, read about it here....

Here’s how it works. Install the WP Stacker plugin on your WordPress blog. From your dashboard, go to “add new” under the Plugins menu and then search for “WP Stacker.” Don’t forget to activate the plugin after installing. You will find the WP Stacker options page under the “Settings” menu. Click on the WP Stacker options page under the “Settings” menu to bring up the single page of options....

You can run Cobian Backup as either an application or a Windows service. In this tutorial we will examine installing the program as a service, which will be fitting for most common installations. Installing Cobian Backup Installation couldn’t be any easier. The default settings are preset to allow for optimal installation on most systems. Start by downloading the installation package, then begin the install process by clicking Run. The first screen that pops up is a language selector....

This overdose of information has made it hard for us to keep track of everything. What to do then? The answer is “speed reading“. Over the last few weeks, several online services and mobile applications have popped up that allow users to read twice, even thrice the amount of content in half the time. Using these tools, you’ll be able to read your emails, articles on the Web, eBooks etc....

The Bing Desktop app for Windows 8 added news and daily Bing images – the one that appears on the Bing web site will also appear on the desktop each and every day. Now Microsoft has rolled out a brand new update that puts the app on steroids. Bing This! Google may have become a verb, but Microsoft would love for its search engine to take on that role as well....

As part of its Black Friday sale, Argos has drastically slashed the price of the AirPods 2 – bringing them down from £139, to a far more tempting £119. This is one of the cheapest prices we’ve seen these buds drop to, and they’d make a great Christmas gift for someone – or even yourself. We’re rounding up all the best Black Friday deals over the busy shopping days so if you’re not a fan of this saving there’s likely still something to catch your interest....

Checking for Updates for Non-Play Store Apps on an Android Device There is an app called ApkTrack that lets you check for updates for the apps that you have downloaded from outside the Google Play store. To get started, download the ApkTrack app from its developer’s website, as it is not available on Google Play. Make sure that “Install from unknown sources” is enabled on your Android device. If you’re unsure, head to Menu followed by Settings....