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To monitor the Frame rates, PC gamers often install third-party apps. As of now, there are plenty of FPS counters available for Windows that can display a game’s FPS in real-time. However, third-party FPS monitoring tools have some drawbacks. Third-party FPS counters not only consumes storage space, but it also runs on the background all the time, consuming both battery and CPU resources. To deal with such issues, Microsoft introduced a built-in FPS counter on Windows 10....

If you have enabled two-factor or two-step verification on your online accounts, you will receive an SMS on the registered number or have to enter the code generated on your authenticator every time you attempt to log in. The feature is seen on almost all major social networking sites and instant messaging apps. Linkedin, the most popular job-searching platform, also offers a two-step verification option that prevents hackers from accessing your account....

You might already use one of the many third-party launchers available in the ay Store to customize your device’s interface, but if you have an One M9, you can do it more easily with HTC’s new built-in Themes app. It’s easier to use than most of the other skinning applications out there, it lets you customize your wallpaper, icons, sounds, fonts, interface trimmings. The Themes application is a pretty powerful tool, though getting started with it might seem a bit daunting at first, the payoff is worth it—especially if customizing your phone is already a hobby of yours....

Keeping the above mentioned factors in mind, one of the most important items to remember is SAFETY. This is critical for the security professional, the client, as well as any other individual that may become involved. During the social engineering assessment, it may be necessary to engage in activities that could be viewed as “threatening” or “suspicious” from the standpoint of any observing individual that is not aware that an assessment of this type is underway....

But smartphones aren’t so simple. Unlike an old refrigerator or microwave, a discarded smartphone contains troves of valuable personal data like names, phone numbers, addresses and social media accounts. With enough know-how, an ambitious garbage-picker could easily crack open the device and with readily available software, gain access to the contents of your life. When it’s time to get rid of your smartphone, whether that means disposing of it, trading it in or selling it, there are a few steps you can take to make sure your personal data is as secure as possible....

Hackers work faster than the speed of light nowadays, and they’ll attack anyone and anything, including your new goodies. Even the U.S. government isn’t safe from network-crippling cyberattacks. Tap or click here for fresh information on the new cyberattack assaulting multiple agencies. Bottom line: It’s time to prepare for cyberattacks. If you want to keep your identity, apps and bank accounts safe from hackers, you’ve got to be proactive. Not sure about how to start protecting your devices?...

Let’s take an example of a rootkit. A rootkit is a malware that can hide from your Antivirus solution. So, sometimes, running an antivirus within Windows may not be enough to remove the threat. This is where the Rescue USB drive comes into play. Rescue USB drives are bootable antivirus solutions that clean malware from outside the infected Windows system. You need to boot your computer from a USB drive containing the antivirus to eliminate malware, viruses, rootkits, etc....

After a short period, the snaps you have sent automatically disappear. Among all features that Snapchat provides, it is also known for its use of BitMoji. If you don’t know, Bitmoji is your own personal emoji that represents you all around Snapchat. You can share your Bitmoji in Chat, change its look, and even bring it to life with 3D Bitmoji. The Bitmoji you create using the Snapchat app is available on your profile page....

These apps do nothing; they just run in the background and slows down the device. So, if you have lots of pre-installed apps on your smartphone and facing problems with the performance, you should uninstall them. Also, removing the pre-installed apps will free up some storage space. So, if you are looking for ways to remove bloatware from your Android, you are reading the right article. Methods to Remove Bloatware From Android Device In this article, we will share some of the best methods to remove bloatware from an Android....

If we talk about the security features of Google Chrome, you can quickly check for compromised passwords, turn on enhanced safe browsing, and more. Recently, we discover another best security feature of Google Chrome known as Safety Check. A safety check is not a new feature; it had been introduced in the last quarter of 2020. With Safety Check, Google plans to keep you safe from data breaches, bad extensions, and other security threats....

First and foremost, make sure you have the latest update of the Uber application which will allow you to summon an Uber ride 15 minutes to 30 days (Yes, really!) in advance. The booking process is quite straightforward – Select either an uberGO or uberX (in India) from the slider down below and you’ll see a new “schedule a ride” option, tap that. You’ll be redirected to the page where you can specify details including pickup date and location, time of arrival, destination, and payment method....

Earlier today, WhatsApp announced a web version of their client, dubbed WhatsApp Web, allowing its users to chat with their friends and relatives right from the comfort of their PC. However, the process to use WhatsApp Web on your PC is not as seamless as using Hangouts or iMessage on your PC. There is a small setup process that you must follow and keep certain things in mind before you can use WhatsApp Web....

Every smartphone user should know about the Sniffing URLs as it helps to identify any excessive data loss by the apps or features. In some cases, it should be done preferably, like when you are finding the reason for unexplained data loss. On the technical side, a pro user can capture packets to get streaming links of a stream, download links, etc. Whatever it could be, it’s pretty easy to sniff URLs or Capture network packets on Android....

In Summary A glucometer is a device that is used to monitor blood sugar levels. It tells you about your blood sugar levels in real-time and also keeps a record of it. This is useful for people with diabetes who must constantly monitor their blood sugar levels. This guide will help you understand how to use a glucometer and get the most accurate results. It’s important to know how to use a glucometer at home since visiting a doctor’s office so frequently isn’t an option....

Some drivers use cameras as a security measure (something often found in taxi company cars), but the St. Louis driver shared the video online for viewers to comment on. His actions were legal in Missouri, a one-party recording consent state, but the passengers were horrified to learn their every word and action inside the car was live-streamed to strangers. While Lyft announced it had deactivated the driver and Uber said it ended its relationship with him, we’re all now very aware of the potential privacy issues surrounding cameras in ride-sharing cars....

What is PowerToys? PowerToys is a set of freeware system utilities designed for power users. The utilities of PowerToys were meant to maximize productivity or add more customization options. Previously, PowerToys is available only for Windows 95 and Windows XP. However, recently it was made available for Windows 10. The new PowerToys utility for Windows 10 is designed to enhance and improve Windows 10 in useful ways. PowerToys for Windows 10 can do a wide range of things like it can rename multiple files, resize images in bulk, re-map keyboard buttons, identify any color displayed on the screen, etc....

With the release of Android N, Google has also launched an Android Beta program through which it will directly deliver the Android N developer preview OTA updates to registered users. If you are wondering how to enroll into this program, follow the steps below. Before you start though, there are a few things that you should note and keep in mind. The Android Beta program for the Android N developer preview is only for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Pixel C and the Nexus Player, and is not for other non-Nexus devices....

When you are selected for pre-approval on a credit card, there isn’t a hard check on your credit score. That is to say, the credit issuer can receive enough information to determine if you are likely to be eligible without your credit score taking a dip. Counterintuitively, though, a pre-approval doesn’t guarantee approval. Still, you can sometimes see which cards you are more likely to be eligible for without risking a credit score loss....

For example, you can move your head to look freely around 360 degrees. As you view concert clips from McCartney Rock Nite or while looking around digital or real-world environments. You can view Maps or Earth in a new way, ride a virtual roller coaster, or free fall from daring heights. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Still, if you’re into immersive visual experiences, there’s little reason not to give VR a shot via Cardboard....

Out of all those, the browser integration is what makes IDM different from its competitors. However, browser integration of IDM doesn’t work always. Lots of users have reported that IDM is not grabbing the download links from the browser. So, in those situations, users have only one option left – manually adding the download link. Usually, when we install IDM in our PC, the IDM Chrome extension automatically gets added to the browser....