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The 10 Best Rom-Coms to Stream This Valentine’s Day

Are you looking to cuddle up on the couch with your significant other for Valentine’s Day and have a few laughs? Here are 10 great romantic comedies you can enjoy together, whether you subscribe to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Ama…

The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix in 2023

If you’re looking for something to watch while cuddled up on the couch with your sweetheart, Netflix has you covered. From comedies to dramas, classics to originals, here are 10 of the best romance movies centered on love and…

The Best Comedy Movies on Netflix in 2023

From raunchy to witty, from clever to silly, comedy movies on Netflix offer something for every taste when you’re in the mood for something funny. Here are 10 of the top comedy movies available to stream on Netflix….

You Can Now Buy .RSVP Websites

Google’s dominance over the web also extends to owning a domain registry. The company manages several Top-Level Domains (TLDs), such as .day and .new, and now there’s another website ending for the taking: .rsvp….

How to Block a Domain in Gmail

You might already be stopping emails from certain senders from flooding your inbox. But sometimes, you’ll receive several emails with different addresses, yet all from the same domain. You can block that entire domain in Gma…

How to Change Your Facebook Username

To make it easier for people to find your Facebook profile, change your username so your profile link is easy to remember. We’ll show you how to do this on Facebook’s desktop site, as the mobile app doesn’t allow you to chan…

The 10 Best Comedy Movies on HBO Max in 2022

With a vast library at its disposal, HBO Max features enough movies to provide a comprehensive history of comedic cinema. So if you’re looking for a laugh, here are the 10 funniest movies you can stream on HBO Max….

The 25 Best Gifts for Cutting the Cord for 2022

Cord cutting—ditching a traditional cable subscription—has never been easier. However, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to how you can cut the cord. For the cord cutter in your life, you have plenty of gifts t…

6 LinkedIn Scams to Watch Out For

LinkedIn is a social network for professional networking, seeking employment, and staying in touch with colleagues past and present. Like any social network, the platform has its fair share of users who are looking to scam, d…

How Long Can an Ethernet Cable Be?

Whether you want to wire your entire house or are just looking to run a cable to the next room, you are bound to wonder about Ethernet cable length limits, and whether you’re risking connection problems. Here’s everything you…

How to Make an Ethernet Cable Even Longer

Looking to extend your existing Ethernet cable or want to bypass the maximum length limit without sacrificing the performance? You will be happy to know that there are several ways to make an Ethernet cable longer….

How Long Can a USB Cable Be?

USB cables come in different lengths. Some are as short as a few inches, whereas others can be a few meters long. But is there a maximum length for a USB cable? Here’s everything you need to know.

How Long Can an HDMI Cable Be?

Long HDMI cables can come in handy in various situations, from setting up a home theater to connecting digital signage. But is there a limit to HDMI cable length? Here’s everything you need to know.

The 10 Best Netflix Original Movies in 2022

Starting with a single original production in 2015, Netflix has become a powerhouse of original filmmaking, on par with any major studio. From dramas to comedies to action and more, here are the best original movies to stream…

Oculus Quest Be Gone, It’s The Meta Quest Now

Every VR fan seems to love the Oculus Quest 2, and their love has generated some pretty powerful brand recognition. However, that’s not going to stop Meta, as the company is rebranding its beloved headset to the Meta Quest, w…

DKIM, DMARC, and SPF: Setting Up Email Security

DKIM, DMARC, and SPF are the three main mechanisms maintaining the security of emails. The related protocols let you prevent unauthorized servers from sending as your domain and give recipients a way to verify emails really c…

What Was CP/M, and Why Did It Lose to MS-DOS?

Before Microsoft and Intel dominated the PC market with a common platform, the CP/M operating system did something similar for small business machines in the late 1970s and early 1980s—until MS-DOS pulled the rug out from u…

How to Install Windows 3.1 on an iPad

Thanks to a MS-DOS emulator called iDOS 2 on the App Store, you can install Microsoft Windows 3.1 on your iPad—then play classic Windows games or simply shock your friends. Here’s how to set it up.

The Best Places to Buy a Domain Name

Unless you’ve got a connection at ICANN, the organization responsible for managing the creation of domain names, you’ll be buying your domain name from a “Domain Name Registrar,” a company accredited by ICANN to sell domain …

Why DOS Was (and Is) a Thing

In late 1980, someone at IBM had a pretty neat idea. Responding to the popularity of “personal computers” like the Apple II and the TRS-80, IBM decided to get into the game. After a fast-paced development, IBM announced the f…

How to Use the whois Command on Linux

A whois lookup will tell you a lot of information about who owns an internet domain. On Linux, you can run whois lookups from the command line. We’ll walk you through it.

How to Build Your Own Cloud File Sync with Nextcloud

Services like Dropbox make it easy for you to access your files on multiple devices. However, you might want more control over them. In less than 30 minutes, you can have your own cloud-syncing service up and running on a ser…

Chrome Shortcuts You Should Know

Keyboard shortcuts are the best way to speed up and increase productivity for any task, as they limit your time spent opening menus and settings. Luckily, Google Chrome has a myriad of them designed to increase efficiency bro…
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