2017-06 Completely Useless Websites That Are Oddly Popular
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Posted on June 14th, 2017
2017-06 30 More Internet Slang Words and Acronyms You Need to Know
As much as technology, fashion, and people change, so does our lingo. Slang words and terms you see online and acronyms you see in text messages or chat applications are no different. When "groovy" turned into "tubular" and evolved into "awesome," you knew you would have to keep up over time. We’ve already provided a great list of internet slang words and acronyms. But even in the short time since that list was posted, things have changed. To keep up with the evolution of how we communicate online and th...
Posted on June 13th, 2017
2017-06 Best Sites to Learn Music Theory Basics
Music makes the world go around, but do you actually know what it is? It’s one thing to say you enjoy music because you like listening to a lot of songs. It’s a whole different thing to really understand that music. If you love music and don’t know music theory, you’re doing yourself a great disservice. The more you understand the basics, the more you will appreciate your favorite songs and artists. It’s like understanding the meaning of songs. Do yourself a favor and use one of these great sites to lear...
Posted on June 13th, 2017
2017-06 Don’t Go to a Music Festival Without Downloading These Apps
Summer is just around the corner. Get ready to dust off your barbecue, break out your swimwear, buy a new pair of sunglasses, and visit some music festivals. Of course, festivals happen all year round these days, but the bulk of the most famous ones still occurs between June and September. Whether you’re heading to Burning Man or Glastonbury, technology can lend a hand. There’s a group of apps every festival user should be using to help you buy tickets, locate lost friends, and stay safe late at night. B...
Posted on June 12th, 2017
2017-06 5 Apps That’ll Remember Anything for You
Much like a computer, your brain also has a limited amount of memory. You can’t possibly remember everything you come across. But when something is important, it helps to have a quick way to remember it. Smart technology is dumbing down the human race, but it’s also about how you use it. Offloading the non-important bits of your memory to a device will free up room for you to retain other information. There’s no reason for you to remember John the assistant’s birthday or your moth...
Posted on June 10th, 2017
2017-06 Use Any Android Device to Fix the Check Engine Light in Your Car
Did you know that your car knows more information that it lets on? While the basic lights and gauges on your dashboard display information on mileage, fuel, and warnings, your car hides a lot more information. Using an Android device, you can tap into this and learn more about your car without visiting a mechanic. One of the most frustrating experiences for a motorist is seeing the Check Engine light come on. Because it can signify a huge problem or minor annoyance, it’s important to diagnose the light b...
Posted on June 9th, 2017
2017-06 Best Music Streaming Service
Estimates suggest more than 100 million people now pay to stream music, and Spotify alone has a further 70 million non-paying customers. If you’re one of those 170 million people, how did you choose the streaming music service you currently use? What factors did you consider before signing up? For most people, the research probably stopped at "price." However, there’s a lot more to consider than simply the cost, especially most music streaming services charge the same amount. Spending the time to make su...
Posted on June 7th, 2017
2017-06 Make Windows Defender More Effective by Flipping One Setting
Windows Defender is the antivirus included with Windows 10, and it’s actually worth using now. Thanks to a lack of nag screens and integration into the operating system, it offers fine protection with no extra configuration needed. The antivirus is always getting better, and Microsoft introduced new enhanced functions for Windows Defender in the Creators Update. If you want to beef up the protection it offers, follow these steps to enable enhanced blocking. In Windows 10 Pro, you can use the Group Policy...
Posted on June 1st, 2017