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    April 2022

    6 April

    • Create a BlackBerry ID

      To use BlackBerry services, you need to create a BlackBerry ID. Here we tell you everything you need to do in a few simple steps.

    • Disable the performance counter feature: Windows 7

      Operating systems like Windows come with many utilities that get installed in the systems based on this platform. One such utility is the Performance Counter that is there by default in computers loaded with Windows . This utility enhances the disk drive's transfer rate and thereby makes the system slow. One can disable this Performance Counter easily. This can be done simply by keying in specific commands in the command prompt. The user also has the flexibility to activate this utility again, a

    • Restoring Linux: from backup, using Tar

      The principle is to make a single archive containing all files on the hard disk to make a backup. Under Linux, it is possible to access all the files and modify them even if they are in use. It is theoretically not necessary, therefore, to run on a Live-CD for backup or restore. In this article we will show you how to create and restore your archive, using tar.

    5 April

    • Close apps running in the background on Samsung Galaxy S4

      The Samsung Galaxy S4 allows you to open multiple applications at the same time, for example, you can listen to music while reading your mail or sending instant messages. However, applications running in the background consume resources such as your phone battery and internet connection. In this article, you will find out how to close apps running in the background.

    • How to block someone on Hangouts: Web, Android, iOS

      This tutorial explains how to block a contact on Google Hangouts. Once you have blocked someone on Hangouts, the person won't be able to see when you are signed in or get in touch with you. In addition, you won't receive notifications or direct messages from this person.

    • Among Us: tips & tricks

      Among Us is one of the top games in the world right now, and it seems that it's here to stay. Few players know that behind this simple game there's a hidden world of tricks and strategies to find out who's the impostor, these hidden gems will help you to become a lethal yet discreet player to win the game aboard the spaceship. Read on for our favorite tricks to bring some new strategies to your game.

    • How to remove Samsung account from your phone?

      There are situations that could lead to your wanting to unlink the Samsung Account on your smartphone in order to modify it. If you have changed your main email address or wish to swap phones with someone, you may find yourself in this position. In this article we will show you how to do so.

    • How to connect phone to laptop?

      This article will show you how to connect a phone with a computer via Bluetooth. Once paired, the devices can share information — such as photos, videos, or files — between one another with no need for a network connection.

    • How to use Avast Antivirus: download, review

      Avast is one of the most popular antivirus software programs that protects your computer from viruses, malware and other attacks. You can set up the filters and specify the parameters to scan everything you download, your external drives and even specific websites. Continue reading to find out how to use Avast antivirus and make the most out of it.

    • VB6 RGB color: chart, codes

      A VB6 or (Visual Basic 6) program can be used to find RGB values of a color. Some knowledge of programming concepts and languages such as Visual Basic is required to write a program code in VB6. Basic concepts and knowledge of bit operations, functions, subroutines, etc, are necessary to write programs. A program to find the RGB values of a color in VB6 can be written by using basic bit operations. With binary operations and Visual Basic, finding the RGB values of a color can be accomplished in

    • Switch from HDMI to SCART: PlayStation 3

      You may discover that, upon switching from using an HDMI cable to using a SCART connector, your PlayStation 3 console no longer displays images. This may be due to the fact that your PS3 is unable to automatically recognize the SCART connection, which can be fixed by resetting the display settings of your console.

    • Disable task manager: gpo, group policy

      The Task Manager provides valuable information about applications and processes currently running on your system, and gives the statistics about memory and CPU usages. The Task Manager can also all be used to kill processes required by certain security softwares (e.g parental monitoring softwares) installed on the PC, making them inefficient. Through the simple procedure below, you will learn how to disable access to the Task Manager on your PC.