In the broadest sense, virtualization is the process of creating a virtual rather than an actual copy of something. Virtual in this case means something so similar to the original that it can hardly be distinguished from it, as in the phrase substantially the same. ContentsHardware virtualizationDes

Need to replace your Macs Magic Keyboard but dont really want to pay the Apple tax? Or what about that hated default Butterfly keyboard that leads you to prefer using an external keyboard? Youre lucky. Weve put together a list of some great alternative keyboards that retain the functionality and mim

Even iOS apps sometimes misbehave – they can crash, crash, or stop working. If youre new to iOS, or havent done it before, you might not know how to quit an app (instead of just swiping it off your screen). Heres how to quit an app using iOS 14: Open the app switcher by swiping up from the bottom o

Priced at around $40, the Raspberry Pi 4 already gives you a lot of bang for your buck, but you can get even more out of this powerful single-board computer by overclocking it. ContentsBefore you start:Everything you need to know about overclockingWhat youll needInstall the official Raspberry Pi ope

Malware has always been a fight between white hat and black hat hackers. White hats are people with deep knowledge of hacking and malware who use their smarts to protect others from harm. The black hats are the people the white hats are defending the public against:malicious developers looking to cr

If youve searched the internet for a TV buying guide, chances are youve come across videos and discussions praising CRT TV technology. It seems absurd to even speculate that outdated technology may eventually come close to modern LCDs, let alone surpass them. But that is precisely the case. SummaryC

Its basically become accepted wisdom that staring at screens too close to bedtime will interfere with your sleep, and its not just a popular myth. there is real scientific evidence that blue light has small, but measurable effects on many systems in your body and brain, from circadian rhythms to cel

Plex is a wonderful piece of media server software that lets you stream your movies and TV shows directly to any Plex client. Plex clients can be a page in a browser on a computer, an app on a tablet or phone, an Android TV box, or even an app on your Smart TV. In any case, the server software is ne

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic handheld console. However, it is only equipped with a paltry 4000 mAh internal battery. As you can imagine, the Nintendo Switch can burn through that battery pretty quickly. Sure, there are ways to try to stretch the battery life a bit while youre on the go, but th

Thanks to Bluetooth, you can do various things. For example, you can pair your speakers to enjoy your music, and you can also transfer files. You may not think of all that Bluetooth technology can do, but its worth a look. ContentsWhat are Bluetooth profiles?Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP

If you want to transmit large amounts of data to the cloud, you can improve performance and response times by using your Raspberry Pi as an edge gateway. EdgeX Foundry is a platform you can use to build custom Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, by consuming and processing data from the various smar

Youve spent a lot of money on your AirPods, so you probably dont want to lose them. Fortunately, you have several options to help you keep track of them and prevent your AirPods from being lost or stolen. Contents1. AirPods2 straps. Tile follow-up products3. Ear hooks4. Hard-to-lose cases5. Find my

If youre one of the blessed 8 million people who were able to get your hands on a PlayStation 5, youve probably encountered the controller update process by now. I received mine on launch day (November 12, 2020) and have had to update the DualSense controller several times since then, including when

Everyone wants their smartphone to take great photos. Camera quality, however, can vary wildly from model to model. Most of the time, it depends more on the software of the cameras than on the technical specifications, which makes it particularly difficult to identify the camera that will allow you

Spotify has a huge collection of music and offers users plenty of options to stream their favorite tunes:you can enjoy Spotify through your web browser or by installing the dedicated smartphone or desktop app. However, these methods do not always provide the best sound quality. Spotify Connect aims

Want to turn your Raspberry Pi into a media center so you can stream content to any compatible TV or monitor? Thanks to recent DRM (Digital Rights Management) updates, Kodi users now have access to more content than ever before, including Netflix. ContentsWhat Youll NeedRaspbian:Check for Latest Ver

Have you ever wanted to personalize your iPhone, with your personalized style and flair? Of course, you can change your home screen wallpaper. But if you really want to personalize your phone, why not create your own app icons? It can be done, using Apples built-in Shortcuts app. In fact, you wont

ContentsBlockchainBlockchain Cheat SheetCryptocurrency Cryptocurrency Cheat SheetPerspectives Cryptocurrency is, as the name suggests, a digital asset intended to be traded or used as a store of value. These fall under the broader category of blockchain, which is an umbrella term referring to any s

Apples iPad lineup is more powerful than ever, and for that reason, Apple continues to position it as a potential laptop replacement. If youre not someone with big needs like photo or video editing, an iPad can be a pretty good machine. On the other hand, if you need five apps open at once, an iPad

Like any other device we spend hours on every day, laptops are magnets for germs, dust, and dirt. Theres never been a better time to do a little spring cleaning for your computer. When was the last time you even considered giving it a facelift? Basic maintenance only takes a few minutes, and the pay