IPv4 vs IPv6: The Future Of Internet Protocols

Every internet user these days must have come across the terms IPv4 and IPv6. You might have heard people say that IPv6 is better than IPv4 and it is the future. But what exactly do the terms IPv4 and IPv6 stand for, and what is it that makes the latter one superior? If you’re baffled by the same questions, well then read on, as we discuss IPv4 vs IPv6, and take a better look at the world of Internet Protocols....

August 6, 2017 · 5 min · 923 words · Bryan Ayala

How to Download and Install Windows 10 S on Your PC

A few months back, Microsoft had announced that it was going to compete with Google’s Chrome OSwith Windows 10 S. The streamlined version of Windows, was launched alongside theSurface Laptopand is developed for primary use in educational institutions. Built from the core of Windows 10 Pro, the Windows 10 S is meant to be faster, more secure, lightweight, and with improved battery life over its sibling operating systems. Although the standalone release is still a good few months away, Microsoft recently made the latest member of the Windows family available for developers and IT pros to download and test....

August 3, 2017 · 3 min · 554 words · Victoria Hall

How to Play YouTube Videos With Screen Off

Play YouTube Videos With Screen Off Using Third Party Apps If you’re one of those users that regularly use YouTube to stream music, but are tired of having your screen on all the time, then this app is for you. Thanks to XDA Developer cygery, we now have an app calledScreen Backlight Off.With the help of this app, you can turn off your screen whilst easily listening to the music of your choice....

August 2, 2017 · 2 min · 394 words · Jimmy Pitts

What is NVIDIA Max-Q and What It Brings?

Recently, as part of their Computex keynote, NVIDIA announced a new initiative for high-end gaming laptop design. Dubbed the NVIDIA Max-Q, the company is taking forth the concept of ultrabooks, and merging it with gaming grade laptops. The objective is to collaborate with partners and bring out high-performance systems that provide desktop grade performances with the look and feel of ultrabooks. In other words, you get to enjoy lag-free games on your slim profile laptop....

August 1, 2017 · 5 min · 1060 words · Christopher Perry

How to Install MIUI 9 Beta on Your Xiaomi Device

Recently, Xiaomi announced the much awaited MIUI 9 update for its Redmi and Mi smartphones & tablets. Well, the MIUI 9 update has been one of the most awaited announcements, and it brings abouttons of new features and modifications. While the stable release is still a couple of months away, Xiaomi has released the first developer beta of the MIUI 9 to its beta testers. If you are one of the lucky ones to have been selected but are confused on how to proceed with testing out the latest MIUI update, then fret not, as we bring to you our guide onhow to install MIUI 9 Beta on your Xiaomi device:...

July 27, 2017 · 4 min · 750 words · Chris Walsh

CPI vs DPI: What is the Difference?

If you’re out there looking for a new mouse to purchase, you might have come across the term DPI. It’s one of the most common points to consider while buying a new mouse, especially for gaming. That being said, some companies offer a CPI switch instead. This must have gotten you wondering how is the CPI switch different from the DPI switch and how does it affect you? Well, don’t worry, as today we bring to you our take at CPI vs DPI, and whether you should be concerned or not....

July 26, 2017 · 4 min · 739 words · Cathy Orozco

Single Channel vs Dual Channel Memory: Which Is Better For You?

If you’re building or upgrading your system, your system’s RAM must be one of the most important things on your mind. Most people have the opinion that the RAM helps the processor work faster. But unlike public opinion, Random Access Memory, or RAM, basically throttles the system from achieving its maximum potential performance. This is because the processor is always going to be faster than the RAM, which results in the processor having to wait for the RAM to deliver the data....

July 25, 2017 · 10 min · 1925 words · Michael Williams

15 Best Upcoming Games of 2017 You Should Check Out

Note:The titles in the list are arranged in the order of their respective release dates. Since they haven’t been released yet, we would like to refrain ourselves from arranging them in any other specific order. The Best PC, Xbox One and PS4 Upcoming Games A treasure hunterseeking an ancient relic, with a murderous thug hot on their trail, and a series of narrow escapes leading to a big climax. Sounds Familiar?...

July 24, 2017 · 17 min · 3416 words · Madeline Ford

DDR3 vs DDR4 RAM: Is It Worth The Upgrade?

If you’ve been there hunting for a new system to buy or build by yourself, you must have come across the term DDR4 RAM. As far as the market is concerned, the DDR3 is still, by far, the go-to RAM. We’ve all been using the DDR3 RAM for almost a decade now, but the market has started witnessing the introduction of DDR4 modules. With new devices coming out each day, is DDR4 really worth the upgrade, or is it just an expensive newer technology at comparable performance?...

July 23, 2017 · 8 min · 1530 words · Julia Wells

Top 7 ZEDGE Alternatives for Android You Can Use

ZEDGERingtones & Wallpapers is a great app for personalizing your smartphone. Offering tons of wallpapers, live wallpapers, ringtones, and notification tones, it can give your phone a complete makeover. It has a search feature that lets you find exactly what you’re looking for. However, in a recent update, the search algorithm was changed from phrases to tags. What this means is if you were to search for, say, “Beautiful Northern Lights”, you would get results not only from that phrase but also for each word individually, thus flooding your screen with unnecessary search results....

July 22, 2017 · 6 min · 1155 words · Matthew Tran

How to Become MIUI 9 Beta Tester (Guide)

Devices Compatible With MIUI 9 Beta I enrolled to the MIUI 9 beta program using the Xiaomi Mi 6 and the Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm version but the MIUI 9 beta is supported by 49 Xiaomi devices. You can check if your Mi or Redmi device is supported or not by searching in the table below: First, download the“Xiaomi MIUI Forum”app from thePlay Store. In the MIUI Forum app, tap on theProfile iconin the top left andLogin/Sign Upwith an MIUI account....

July 20, 2017 · 2 min · 348 words · Kyle Schneider

How to Install Xposed Framework on Android Nougat

Xposed Framework is probably one of the best things that ever happened to Android. The level of customizability it brings with its framework blows off stock Android right out of the park, not to mention some custom ROMs as well. The framework further provides support fortons of modulesthat can be used to customize the device as per your liking. Sadly, ever since Android Nougat came out, Xposed Framework hasn’t been ported to it....

July 20, 2017 · 3 min · 446 words · Michael Mcgee

15 Most Popular Games of 2017 You Should Play

1. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands Ubisoft Tom Clancy series is one of the mostwidely acclaimed tactical shooter games. Wildlands comes as the tenth installment in the Ghost Recon series, but it’s the first one to feature an open world environment. The game moves away from the futuristic setting introduced in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and instead feature a setting similar to the original Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. If you were one of those 6....

July 17, 2017 · 14 min · 2788 words · Tyler Hahn