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Zoom has quickly become an indispensable tool for remote teams, teachers and virtually anyone who needs some face-to-face time, even if only virtually. In fact, I wrote this week about how it has quickly become one of the most important applications.

Since the vast majority of people work from home, it’s not surprising that hackers have started working. Apparently, one of their new favorite tricks is blowing up a Zoom Meeting. In some cases, “party crashers” aren’t just there to snoop around your reunion or family gathering, but they take over and share inappropriate material with you. read more

Since its launch in 2008, Google Play has become a popular marketplace for Android users, where they can download a variety of applications ranging from games to TV shows to books.

With each of these downloads, a portion of the background data is created and stored in a hidden cache. Your Google Play cache can speed up the interface with the platform. This means you can sign in faster because your account can be easily linked, which can speed up re-downloading a remote application, for example.

However, as this invisible cache grows, it can slow down your Google Play and sometimes even freeze your device, making it difficult to download new applications. read more

Windows 10 cannot connect to this network is a common error in Windows 10 and usually occurs when you try to connect to a WIFI network or hotspot and Windows returns an error.

Fortunately, even if you are not a technician, you can fix this error. Just follow these simple steps, and this common Windows error will never bother you again.

Update your network adapter drivers

• Sometimes wireless network problems are caused by obsolete drivers. To solve the problem of Windows 10 not being able to connect to the network, you need to download the latest drivers for your network adapter.
• To do this, you need a computer or other device with a working Internet connection. All you have to do is go to the website of your network adapter manufacturer and download the latest drivers for your network adapter.
• After installing the latest drivers, this problem should be solved.
• Users can certainly update the device drivers on their PC manually by visiting the website of any device manufacturer and searching there, or on the Internet, for the appropriate driver for their device type and model.

Reinstall the network adapter

Your network adapter establishes your connection to a network. If you see the error “Cannot connect to this network”, something is wrong with your network adapter. read more

In Windows 10, the network adapter is a ubiquitous component that allows you to connect to the network and the Internet using a wired or wireless connection. Understanding your current connection speed can be helpful in many cases.

For example, checking your connection speed is useful to determine whether the adapter is operating within its technical specifications and can help you diagnose performance problems. If you are upgrading your Internet service to a faster level, knowing the maximum speed of the Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter will confirm whether you can use the full bandwidth. read more

What efforts have you made to customize Google Maps? It’s an incredible tool for locating landmarks and businesses, measuring routes and distances between them, and even determining how long it takes to get home, anywhere. But what good are your maps if you can’t access them offline?

Well, you can.

Downloading maps offline is easy, but not intuitive. You have to do it while you’re connected to the internet, so you have to be a little proactive. Here’s how to do it.

Downloading maps for offline use on Windows 10

• Before going to areas without a data connection, you need to download your maps. Go to Settings > Applications > Offline Maps.
• Although maps are updated automatically by default, it is recommended that you manually check for the latest updates before downloading the maps. To do this, scroll down and select the “Check Now” button.
• Now scroll up and select Download Maps.
• Then select the area you wish to download. Windows 10 uses Nokia HERE for its mapping technology.
• Whether you are leaving or staying in the country, you can download a full map to search for places and get directions when you need them. The size of each map is also displayed.
• You can see the progress you are making by downloading the map.

Using offline maps in Windows 10

• Now that an offline map has been downloaded, it’s time to open the Maps application in Windows 10. One of the fastest ways to do this is to click or press the Start button and click or press the shortcut in the list of applications under the letter M in the Start menu.
• You can also search for the word “maps” in the search box on the taskbar, and then click or tap the first result in the list.
• Once the Maps application is open, you can start planning your route. You now have a guide that you can use at any time without the need for an Internet connection, and most importantly, it’s free. In our example, we’re looking for Miami Circle Park, the archeological site that caused a sensation in the city a few years ago. Enter the name of the place you want to visit in the search field in the upper right corner and press the Enter key on your keyboard or click/type on the search result you are interested in.

Maps vs. maps

Many of you may be more familiar with Google Maps and its capabilities, but the Windows 10 Maps application is also worth a try. Both services allow users to download maps for offline viewing so that they can compare their respective qualities. Map details may vary depending on the area in question, so you should get full coverage between the two applications. A little foresight and planning for your next adventure will always be a good idea. read more

FaceTime video calls are a great way for distant families to convey a sense of belonging, but it’s a shame they’re so fleeting – the application doesn’t allow you to record the conversation to relive it in the future. Such a feature would not only be useful for special family occasions, it’s also a convenient and efficient way to create a podcast when you and your co-host can’t be in the same room at the same time.

Well, FaceTime doesn’t offer a burned screen recording, but there are other ways to do it. In this article, we’ll show you how to record a FaceTime call on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. read more

Android 10 is changing the way we use and navigate our smartphones. The biggest change from previous versions of Android is, of course, the revised navigation system, which now relies entirely on gestures instead of buttons.

But the navigation system isn’t the only feature that changes Android 10. Google has also changed the way we multitask on Android. In previous versions of the operating system, several applications had to be open in the background to access the split screen. Then you drag and drop two applications at the top and bottom of the screen, and voila, you were already multitasking. read more

Everyone who has ever used a computer has seen the clock in the taskbar, but did you know that you can customize the display? Instead of moving the mouse to see the day of the week, you can also set the clock to display by default.

You can also use this trick to do something stupid, like writing your name on the clock in the taskbar or leaving a funny joke message for your friends, but today we’re just going to show you how to make the clock more useful.

You should know that Windows uses this field in many other ways. So, if you type something strange into this field, it might accidentally be set as your date format in an outgoing email or something like that. read more

So many great movies and TV shows have premiered lately, and with everyone and their dog wanting to talk about everything, it has become harder than ever to avoid spoilers.

Sometimes it seems like you can avoid Twitter altogether until you have a chance to see what everyone is talking about.

Fortunately, Twitter gives us a solution: Mute.

Twitter allows you to select certain key words and phrases that you don’t want to see in a tweet. For example, if you’re afraid of being spoiled on “Game of Thrones”, just jump to your settings, mute a few phrases like “Game of Thrones”, “#GameOfThrones” or even names like “Daenerys” and “Bran”. read more

It’s easy to delete your Zoom account – but you can only do it in your online settings.

To delete your Zoom account, you need to log in to the site using your favourite browser. It’s important to note that this permanent change cannot be made from the desktop or mobile application.

Once you have logged in, navigate to the “Account Management” section of your settings. You will find the “Close my account” option there. It is also important to note that this change is permanent and cannot be undone – once you have confirmed your decision, you will be logged out and taken to the zoom home page. You cannot restore your account, but you can create a new profile at any time. read more