Scheduling an Uber in advance has many benefits, but if you’ve never used Uber before it may prove a little tricky. Learn how to use Scheduled Rides on Uber as well as what to do if it appears that you can’t schedule your ride. Why Schedule an Uber in Advance? If you’ve planned to attend an event or a meeting, scheduling an Uber ride in advance might save you time and worries....

There are several ways you can get locked out of your smartphone. Perhaps you’ve discovered an old handset among some clutter and upon trying to log in, realize you’ve forgotten the passcode. Perhaps you’re used to using the fingerprint scanner or facial recognition on your smartphone and you don’t quite remember the backup passcode. Keep in mind that if you restart your device, you will need to input a manual passcode before you can continue using your biometrics options....

That’s all changed now. Crowdfunding allows regular people to kick in a few dollars so that bright and bold entrepreneurs can bring their vision to life. Most people who invest in crowdfunding tech gadgets actually really want the product itself or at the very least want it to exist. Caveat Emptor – Buyer Beware! Of course, as a crowdfund investor you have to be fully aware of what you’re getting into....

This season’s hottest new trick they pulled is rolling out Snapchat Cameos. The feature that uses your selfie to replace the faces of people (and animals) in short videos that you can share with your contacts. Find out all there is to know about it and how you can use Cameos to bring more fun into your communication on Snapchat. What is a Snapchat Cameo Snapchat has turned your face into a cartoon before....

1. Check Your Internet Connection You need a solid cellular or Wi-Fi connection to download apps from the Play Store. Do apps get stuck at the “download pending” stage when you tap the Install or Update button? Confirm that your internet is working correctly. Launch your browser and visit a random website. If the web page doesn’t load, there’s most likely a problem with your internet connection. Enable airplane mode and turn it back off....

There are always ways you can get around the limits, but that’s not the point of this article. In this article, I will list out the official installation options for Microsoft for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Skip down to the section you are interested in. Windows 10 With Windows 10, things are very different than previous versions of Windows. As of now and until July 29th, 2016, you can upgrade any Windows 7 or Windows 8....

In Adobe Premiere, creating a voiceover for your video can be done inside the program. You can speak as you watch your video being played. This is very helpful to ensure the voiceover is timed correctly. Here’s how you can add your voiceovers to your projects in Adobe Premiere. Set Up Your Project To begin creating your voice recording, first make sure your video is already placed in your timeline and edited the way you want in your final product....

Of course, it can only do this if it has a solid Wi-Fi connection. Without Wi-Fi, Google Assistant can’t sync with your smart home devices, your Google Nest products, or basically any of the traits that make it so useful. Here is how to connect Google Home to Wi-Fi. How to Connect Google Home to Wi-Fi There are two ways to connect your Google Home device to your Wi-Fi network....

Some subreddits have huge audiences, making it much easier to spread your message. Others are much smaller, with niche audiences focused around a central topic. This is where crossposting becomes essential. So, if you want to know how to crosspost on Reddit, here’s what you’ll need. What is a Reddit Crosspost? When we talk about crossposting, we mean the process of posting the same Reddit post in several different subreddits....

How to Delete a Single Photo from a Carousel Post Follow these steps to delete a single photo from an Instagram carousel post: And that’s it. You successfully deleted one out of multiple photos in an Instagram carousel post. How to Restore Deleted Photos on Instagram, from the Carousel Post If you change your mind and you regret deleting the photo, don’t worry. Again, you don’t have to re-upload the whole post just to add the deleted Instagram picture to the carousel post....

While you could create your own Discord server, there are no guarantees that you’ll build the community you want. It takes time to find new members, so you may find it easier to join an existing server. If you’re struggling to find the best Discord servers out there to join, here are some suggestions to help you get started. How to Find Public Discord Servers Discord is a combination of the many public and private servers that users can join....

Say you lose your SIM card packaging or can’t remember the phone number assigned to your SIM card. How else do you find your phone number? Finding your phone number is pretty straightforward if you have an Android or iOS device. The steps, however, will vary depending on your phone’s model, operating system, user interface (UI), etc. This tutorial will show you how to find your phone number on Android phones, iOS devices, and even feature phones....

Whether you want an exact look-alike of yourself or something a little different, you can create and customize almost every pixel of your mini-me. Ready? Here’s how to make an Instagram avatar on your mobile device. Create an Avatar on Instagram As of this writing, the avatar feature is only available in the Instagram app on Android and iPhone. You cannot create or edit your avatar or see the avatar stickers on the Instagram website....

These are settings in Spotify such as boosting bass or treble, selecting audio settings for different types of music, and changing the overall volume level. This article on how to make Spotify louder is written for those using the Spotify app on iOS. You’ll need Spotify Premium to change these settings. How to Make Spotify Louder Once you open Spotify, find the gear symbol in the top right corner, which is where you’ll find your settings....

Even if you have a new version of Windows Media Player, there’s no guarantee that you still won’t be encountering problems. Your file may load but you may only hear the audio and the video will not be visible. In this post, let’s look at how you can use Windows Media Player to play MKV files. We’ll also talk about some alternatives for playing MKV files in Windows. It’s worth noting that MKV (Matroska Video) files are a container format for multimedia and not any kind of compression format....

Receiving Money via Email Address Any PayPal user can send money to an email address. PayPal will credit the account associated with that email address with the amount sent. Interestingly, the person doesn’t have to have a PayPal account yet. If they don’t have one, they’ll receive an email saying that they’ve been sent money. Now, the recipient needs to open a PayPal account and set it up. The balance will then be available....

However, if you never do that and only use Notepad when Windows forces you to, i.e. opening a text document, maybe replacing Notepad with something else will make you more productive. Unfortunately, the procedure to truly replace Notepad is quite long and tedious. I don’t think the benefits outweigh the cost of following the procedure for most people. An easier way to semi-replace Notepad is to download a Notepad alternative and then just set the new program as the default program for certain file types....

For example, you might plug a small space heater, curling iron, or laundry iron into a smart plug—all appliances that might start a fire if left on (and let’s face it, we’ve all had to double-check were unplugged.) With a smart plug, a tap of a button is all you need to ensure none of these potentially dangerous appliances are still active. Smart plugs also let you set timers on how long something is turned on....

Along with the browser, you should also keep your browser extensions updated, or remove extensions that are no longer supported by the developers. Updating browsers isn’t very difficult, and in most cases, they’re set to update automatically by default. However, if you’ve never updated a browser manually, you might need some help finding where the option is located in your browser. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how you can update most major web browsers on a Windows PC so you’re always running the latest version....

The thing is, what can you do if your car doesn’t have Bluetooth for car audio? Even if it does, how do you even use it? Don’t Forget About USB Cable Adapters One of the reasons that people are turning to Bluetooth for car connections is the rapid death of the smartphone headphone jack. Your car or car radio probably has an auxiliary jack, but your new phone likely won’t....