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Why It’s Worth Contemplating a VPN for Your Netflix Viewing?

By Ross McKillop / November 15, 2023

VPNs have gained popularity among streaming enthusiasts, including many Netflix subscribers, due to their ability to offer solutions to common restrictions like geo-blocked content and bandwidth throttling. By encrypting internet data and hiding IP addresses, VPNs provide valuable functions. This article explores the notable benefits that a VPN for Netflix can bring to enhance your streaming experience. …

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Download Now: The iOS 16 and macOS 13 “Ventura” Wallpapers

By Ross McKillop / June 7, 2022

While iOS 16 and macOS 13 (“Ventura”) aren’t out yet, some of their wallpapers are – and you can download them right here :)

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How to Transfer Your Spotify Playlists to Apple Music (or iTunes)

By Ross McKillop / January 27, 2022

This short guide will show you how to quickly and easily transfer your playlists from Spotify to Apple Music. …

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How to Format Text in YouTube Comments Bold, Italicized, or Crossed Out

By Ross McKillop / December 21, 2022

This short guide will show you how to format the text comments you leave on YouTube videos – using bold, italics and/or ~~strikethrough~~. …

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How to Set a Web Page as the Desktop Background in macOS

By Ross McKillop / July 14, 2021

This short guide will show you how to set a web page as your Desktop background using a fantastic little open-source app for macOS. …

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How to Resize a Video in Windows, macOS and Linux

By Ross McKillop / July 2, 2021

This tutorial provides step by step instructions on how to resize the dimensions of video files using completely free and open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux. …

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Download Now: The iOS 15 and macOS 12 “Monterey” Wallpapers

By Ross McKillop / June 7, 2022

You don’t have to actually be using iOS 15 or macOS 12 (“Monterey”) in order to use their wallpapers – in fact, you can download them here and use them right now!

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How to Install Ubuntu Themes (With Examples)

By Ross McKillop / April 27, 2021

This tutorial will guide you through installing new Desktop Themes in Ubuntu Linux – and switching between those themes. …

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How to Add a Custom Icon to Your CD/DVD and Flash Drives

By Ross McKillop / March 23, 2021

This guide will show you how to add a custom icon that will appear when you insert a CD/DVD or plug in a USB flash drive in Windows. …

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How to Add Lyrics to Songs in the macOS Music App

By Ross McKillop / February 14, 2021

This step by step guide will show you how to automatically add lyrics to all of the songs in the macOS Music App. …

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How to Install the VLC Media Player in Ubuntu

By Ross McKillop / January 18, 2021

This short but detailed guide will explain how to install the amazing media player VLC on your computer running Ubuntu. …

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How to Setup and Use PortableApps on a USB Thumb Drive

By Ross McKillop / January 4, 2021

This guide will take you step by step through the process of installing, setting up and using the PortableApps app so that you can take your own software and settings with you everywhere you go. …

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How to Join (Combine) Multiple MP3 Files into One

By Ross McKillop / March 11, 2022

This tutorial will explain how to join two or more MP3 files together into one (longer) MP3 – using completely free, open source software. …

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20 Wallpapers for Dark Mode on Ultra Wide Screen Monitors

By Ross McKillop / July 20, 2020

Recently I purchased an UltraWide Monitor and I love it. Naturally I wanted to find some cool desktop wallpapers for it, and here’s what I came up with to use when my Mac is in ‘dark mode’ – images that are easy on the eyes late at night. …

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How to Use the Google Keyboard on an iPhone

By Ross McKillop / July 8, 2020

This guide will take you step by step through the process of installing, setting up and using the Google Keyboard on your iPhone or iPad.

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