Quick Links Summary One of the best ways to improve your PC’s performance is to upgrade the RAM. But will a new RAM stick of a different brand be compatible with the existing one? And can you install a different type of RAM on your computer? Here’s everything you need to know before attempting to mix and match types, speeds, sizes, and brands of RAM. Can You Mix RAM Types? When people talk about “RAM type” they’re talking about which generation of Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DDR RAM) the RAM modules are....

Quick Links Summary Are you looking to add a cool new custom picture to your profile on Netflix? Can’t find the exact instructions on how to go about doing that? Worry not, as we have you covered. We’ll tell you if you can use a custom profile picture on Netflix and a few other tips in this guide. Let’s get started. Can You Use a Custom Profile Picture on Netflix? The answer to that question is no....

Microsoft is testing a new feature that highlights the active row and column when a cell is selected. This means it’s easier to follow across rows and down columns when reading your data. If you have a large spreadsheet of data, it can be difficult to read across the rows or down the columns, and your eyes can sometimes inadvertently jump from one row or column to the other. Currently, you can counteract this issue by selecting the whole row or column, and pressing Enter or Shift+Enter to navigate between the selected cells....

On Linux, art is whatever you want it to be. It could be displaying ASCII-converted images or creating your own elaborate 3D-line sketches using turtle graphics. It can even be a bonsai tree growing in your terminal window. If you’re on Linux, you can try out some of these commands for yourself. 1figlet The terminal is text based, so ASCII art is often the best way to be creative within it....

Summary Apple added a Camera Control button to its lineup of iPhone 16 devices and with it comes a new challenge for case makers. I went hands-on with a bunch of iPhone 16 Pro cases to see how they’re handling the new button and what I think works (and what doesn’t). What Is Camera Control on iPhone 16? Camera Control is anew buttondedicated to opening the camera app, changing settings within the app, and snapping pictures....

Summary Apple’s built-in Mac trackpad gestures are fine for basic tasks, but they fall short when juggling multiple apps or spaces. Here’s how to make them more intuitive, more efficient, and more Apple-ish than they are out-of-the-box! Your Mac Could Be Better I wanted my Mac to feel as intuitive as my iPhone, where gestures make navigation second nature. Swiping, pinching, and tapping on iOS just works. I wanted that same ease of use when managing windows, virtual desktops, and workflows on my Mac....

Quick Links Summary To clear an app’s cache, head to Settings > Apps, tap the app, tap “Storage,” and tap “Clear Cache.” To clear your browser cache, launch the Samsung Internet app head to settings, and delete your browsing data, ensuring “Cached images and files” is checked. Clearing your Samsung phone’s cache can help fix various app issues and improve the overall performance of your Galaxy phone. We’ll show you how toclear Android’s app and browser cachein this guide....

Summary Want to message a private account on Instagram? Looking at Instagram’s layout, you may think it’s not possible unless you follow them. However, there are some workarounds with which you’re able to message a private account on Instagram. We will discuss that in this guide. Can You Message a Private Account on Instagram? Yes, you can message private accounts on Instagram, assuming that the user hasn’t blocked messages from strangers....

Quick Links Summary In Microsoft Excel on the web, click the “Review” tab on the ribbon and click “Check Performance.” Click the big “Optimize All” button to apply all the suggested optimizations to your entire workbook. When you use Excel on the web, do you notice that your workbook takes a long time to load? Microsoft seeks to help you solve this problem withCheck Performance. Here’s how it works. With Check Performance, you can see empty cells in your workbook that contain formatting, whether visible or not....

Quick Links Summary There are two main routes to repairing your own iPhone. The first is to use Apple’s Self Repair Program by renting tools and buying replacement parts, then fitting them yourself. Alternatively, head to iFixit and look for guides and kits you’re able to use to perform the work without having to rent tools from Apple. Is youriPhonenot working like it used to? Is the screen or another part of the hardware physically broken?...

Quick Links Docker Hub is the best known registryfor distributing and sharing container images. Docker Hub and otherOCI-compliant registriescan now do more than just container images, though. TheORAS (OCI Registry As Storage) projecttransforms registries into generic artifact stores, capable of publishing any asset relevant to your application. In this article, you’ll learn what ORAS is, the challenges it solves, and how to get started using it with Docker Hub. Docker Hub vs OCI Registries First, let’s get one detail clear: the container ecosystem is more than just Docker....

Summary Graphing calculators are handy in math and science courses, but they’re expensive for a category that has changed very little since their introduction in 1985. Python lets you make plots of common equations and statistical graphs for free with the right libraries. Basic Plots With NumPy and Matplotlib It’s easy to create basic linear and polynomial plots with Python. One advantage is that they’ll be in contrast to basic calculators only offering monochrome screens, compared to the way graphing calculators have stagnated, something thatxkcdhas pointed out....

Summary Did you know you may use your Windows 11 PC as a Bluetooth speaker? This allows you to listen to your favorite music tracks you have on your devices like iPhone or Android on your computer. I’ll show you how to set it up. Step 1: Pair Your Bluetooth-Enabled Device With Your PC To listen to music on your Windows 11 PC from a Bluetooth device, you’ll have to pair that device with your PC first....