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How to Get BlueStacks on Mac Here’s how to get and install BlueStacks on your Mac: How to Use BlueStacks on Mac Once you have successfully installed BlueStacks on your Mac, you can use it in much the same way you would an actual Android device. Instead of tapping icons and buttons, you use your trackpad or mouse to click them. You log in with a Google account to access the Google Play Store just like a real Android device, and you’ll have access to any Android apps you have purchased or downloaded on Android devices in the past....

How to Install DOSBox Before you can play games, you need to install DOSBox. You can get the software for free, regardless of your operating system. Then, follow these instructions to download and install it. How to Install DOSBox for Windows Follow these steps if you have a Windows PC to download and install DOSBox: How to Install DOSBox for Ubuntu/Debian Linux Open a terminal window, then enter $ sudo apt install dosbox to install DOSBox on Ubuntu....

How to Translate Text With Google Translate Translating text is the easiest and most well-supported function of Google Translate. Here’s how to translate any text you come across. How to Translate Images Translating a foreign language from an image or picture using your camera or previous images is super handy when you’re out and about. In our example, we’ll use a food menu. How to Translate Words and Speech Translating what you say into a different language is one of the most useful features of Google Translate when traveling or just trying to learn a new language....

How to Use PS5 Parental Controls You can set age restrictions for games, DVDs, and other content using your PS5 console. What Are the PS5 Parental Controls and How Do They Work? The PS5 console offers many options when it comes to age restrictions, but if you want more extensive parental controls, you must create a PlayStation family account. By making yourself the family manager, you can adjust the following settings for individual users:...

At Command Availability The at command is available from within the Command Prompt in many Windows operating systems including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and some older versions of Windows as well. This command has been deprecated beginning in Windows 8. Microsoft recommends using the feature-rich schtasks command instead. The availability of at command switches may differ somewhat from operating system to operating system. At Command Syntax This is the proper syntax of the at command: at \computername /interactive | /every:date,…/next:date,… In this example, the at command is used to schedule the execution of the bkprtn....

How to Make a Flyer in Google Docs Making a flyer in Google Docs doesn’t take much time at all thanks to a series of Google flyer templates being made available through the site. That mean you don’t have to worry about coming up with an idea. You can just get started within moments. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to creating a flyer. How to Make Changes Within the Flyer Template on Google Docs So, you’ve picked out a template and you’re not sure what to do next....

Watch Hulu With a Casting Device For instance, both the mobile app and the desktop version of Hulu let you tap or click the Chromecast button to instantly put the video you’re watching directly onto your HDTV. If you’re using a Roku, Apple TV or Firestick, you can add the Hulu channel to your device to watch Hulu videos on your high-def TV. Watch Hulu From a Gaming Console Hulu has apps for a variety of current and previous generation gaming consoles....

The first of HP’s new devices, the Dragonfly Folio G3, is the most hybrid-friendly of the group (both conceptually and literally). It utilizes a pull-forward structure for smooth transitions between its three configurations and houses an 8MP camera with a 100-degree field-of-view that’s more video call friendly. The new folio also uses Dynamic Voice Leveling to keep voice audio clear. Performance is no slouch either, with Intel vPro processors, upgraded LPDDR5 memory (up to 32GB), and the potential for up to 2TB of internal storage....

HTC, however, is looking to change that perception by launching the metaverse-focused Desire 22 Pro smartphone, as detailed in a company splash page. The phone is a follow-up to last year’s Desire 21 Pro and does indeed boast some intriguing metaverse-adjacent features. First of all, the phone allows users to visit HTC’s metaverse ecosystem, Viverse, without needing a VR headset. In other words, you can check in on VR communities directly from the phone’s browser, though integration details are scarce....

iOS and iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 beta users found that, in the most recent update, the amount of free space needed for installation had been reduced. According to Apple’s release notes for both the iOS and iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 betas, “You can now update your device using Software Update if less than 500 MB of storage is available.” Apple doesn’t state a reason for easing up on the storage requirements, but MacRumors suggests that it might be in service to Apple Watch Series 3 users....

There are signs that can point you toward a solution. This article explains: Different ways to check for large-scale outages impacting everyone.Troubleshooting tips to help fix things that might be wrong on your end. How to Tell if T-Mobile Is Down If you think T-Mobile might be down for everyone, try these steps: What to Do When You Can’t Get Signal or Service Sometimes T-Mobile can be down in a small area due to a specific cell tower problem; other outages can be the result of problems in parts of T-Mobile’s fiber optics network....

The T5 II model offers much of what you’d expect from a premium pair of earbuds: wireless Bluetooth connectivity, active noise cancellation, sweat and water resistance, and so on. The hands-free motion controls, which let you do things like accept or reject incoming calls just by moving your head, are a bit of a surprise, though. According to Klipsch’s description, many of the stand-out features in the T5 II come from the integration with a Bragi operating system....

We knew that LG’s 45-inch UltraGear 45GR95QE was in the works, but now we have release dates and prices for both it and the 27-inch UltraGear 27GR95QE. And you can pre-order either one (or both) today, with some promotional bonuses to boot. The 45GR95QE (priced at $1,699.99) offers a 45-inch 21:9 aspect ratio and an 800R curved WQHD (wide quad high definition) OLED screen with a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440....

What Is an M4R File? A file with the M4R file extension is an iPhone ringtone file. They can be created in iTunes and transferred to an iPhone as custom ringtone sounds. These files are actually just .M4A files that have been renamed to .M4R. The file extensions are different only to differentiate their purposes. How to Play an M4R File Open M4R files with Apple’s iTunes program. If they aren’t copy protected, they can be played using the free VLC software and other media players....

How to Create a New Document in Publisher When you open Publisher, you’ll see a selection of design templates to jump-start your publication, as well as a blank template if you want to start from scratch. How to Edit Existing Text in Publisher The pages of the birthday card display as thumbnails on the left side of Publisher, with the first page ready for you to customize. To change the text that’s already in the template, select a text box to highlight the text, and then start typing to replace it....

Xbox unveiled the Console Purchase Pilot in a tweet from the Xbox Insider account. The program, only available in the United States, allows Xbox One owners to register for a chance to reserve one of the next-gen Xbox consoles. According to Polygon, the move should make it easier for current Xbox One owners to grab a Series X or Series S, especially if the program proves successful. Microsoft hasn’t shared whether or not it plans to expand on the program, or if it plans to launch a similar system users who don’t already own a last-gen Xbox....

What do you get: The devs say there are more than ten different educational worlds to explore. Kids (and adults) can tour the International Space Station, the inside of a human eye, renewable energy options, marine biology, Greek history, and more. Each world comes with its own lesson plan that offers creative writing activities, building challenges, and puzzles to solve. How to get it: You’ll need to use a device that runs the Bedrock version of Minecraft (as opposed to the Java version on Mac/PC)....

If you’ve ever used free weights and wished to tell them how much weight you want (rather than manually adjusting them), iFIT might have a solution. Its new NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells can work with Alexa to let you change your weight load-out with simple voice commands. Provided you have an Alexa device to connect to in the first place, as the iSelect Dumbbells don’t have a standalone voice command function....

What Is a PEF File? A file with the PEF file extension is a Pentax raw image file that stands for Pentax Electronic File. It’s an uncompressed and unedited photo taken with a Pentax digital camera. The image is yet to be processed in any way—it represents all the raw data taken in by the camera. Other PEF files may instead be Portable Embosser Format files; they’re sometimes called PEF Braille Book files....

How to Prevent Winmail.dat Attachments From Being Sent in Outlook If Outlook sends a message using the RTF format for bold text and other text enhancements, it includes the formatting commands in a winmail.dat file. Receiving email clients that do not understand this code display it as an attachment. Outlook may also pack other file attachments in the winmail.dat file. You can get rid of winmail.dat altogether by making sure Outlook does not send mail using RTF....