Luckily, this isn’t hard to do. You can install individual apps directly onto your Fire, called “Sideloading.” Note that some apps may not work on the Fire if installed this way, especially paid apps or apps that require in-app purchasing, and most Google apps won’t work either (Chrome is a big exception – it works, as long as you don’t want to sign in and sync Chrome with other devices)....

Whether it’s to capture a cherished memory or a funny meme you saw on social media, taking a screenshot is always a great way to have a back-up of an important image. There are plenty of tools and apps you can use to grab an image and save it to your PC, but the easiest way is to use the built-in keyboard functionality. With that said, here is how to take a screenshot on a PC on Windows....

First thing’s first, Cortana has to be enabled in Windows 10 before she can start assisting you in Edge. You’ll know if she’s on if you see a little ring in the bottom left search box in Windows 10. If she’s currently turned off, you’ll need to click on the search box, hit gear icon to open up the settings menu, and click the slider under the prompt to enable Cortana to “On....

For others, it’s a distraction. If you’re team No Touch Bar, then it’s relatively easy to shut if off with an app. Unfortunately, that app is paid, though it’s quite cheap and comes with a free trial to see how you like it. Once you provide the app with the necessary permissions though, you can toggle the Touch Bar on and off whenever you’d like. This is especially useful in situations where you’re trying to eek out every last drop of battery life....

Go to Settings > Network and Internet. Choose “Mobile Hotspot” on the right rail. Move the top switch to “on.” Click the Edit button to change the network name and password. You can also choose between the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless bands. Windows 10 Security and Networking Previous TipNext Tip Use the Windows 10 Parental ControlsFind Your MAC AddressTurn Your Windows PC into a Wi-Fi HotspotPassword Protect a FolderCreate a Guest Account in Windows 10Enable Windows Hello Fingerprint LoginSet Up Windows Hello Facial RecognitionHow to Restrict Cortana’s Ever-Present Listening in Windows 10Automatically Lock Your PC with Dynamic LockBlacklist Non-Windows Store AppsFind Saved Wi-Fi PasswordsSet Up a Metered Internet ConnectionUse Find My DeviceStream XBox One GamesAll Windows 10 TipsMap a Network DriveCreate Limited User AccountsSet Time Limits for KidsPin People to Your Taskbar

This will allow you to then successfully boot into Windows without issues. The Startup Repair Tool cannot repair issues with hardware, but it’s a good place to start the troubleshooting process. Here’s how to Get Apple Music on WindowsSee how to Actually Delete Apps on Windows Without the Leftover JunkThis is how to Separate Your Screen Into Two, Three, or Four Windows Credit: Laptop Mag How to Use Microsoft Excel Like a ProHow to Use Microsoft Word Like a ProHow to Use Windows 10

How to watch PlayStation State of Play June event Sony’s June event will take place on Thursday, June 2 at 3pm PT / 6pm EST / 11pm BST. This time around, the showcase is meant to last over 30 minutes. You can check out Sony’s State of Play event over on its official YouTube channel, but we’ll update this page so you can watch it right here when it arrives. You can also catch it on PlayStation’s Twitch channel....

See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowBest Xbox Series X games in 2021: The best Xbox games out nowBest gaming deals in 2021 Halo Infinite has garnered a lot of hype after the recent multiplayer technical previews, demonstrating next-gen gameplay on PC, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. Halo Insiders were able to check out 4 vs 4 Arena-style matches along with the massive 12 vs 12 Big Team Battle mode....

That includes a 12th gen Intel vPro chipset, up to 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and a touch display with up to a 2K QHD+ resolution (or the UltraBright and Secure display with up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness), and HP’s SureView Reflect privacy built-in. Even if you aren’t familiar with the Elite Dragonfly line, those specs alone should signal to you that this Chromebook won’t come cheap....

HP Omen 15 (2021) reviewHP Envy 14 (2021) reviewBest HP laptops in 2021 “HyperX is a leader in peripherals whose technology is trusted by gamers around the world and we’re thrilled to welcome their outstanding team to the HP family,” HP CEO Enrique Lores said in a press release. HP is set to pay $425 million to buy HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company. However, Kingston will still sell DRAM, flash, and SSD products under its company....

As part of the sale, you can get the Editor’s Choice HP Spectre x360 for $949.99 (opens in new tab). Traditionally priced at $1,300, that’s $350 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this laptop. It’s one of the best Black Friday laptop deals you can get right now. Shop HP’s entire Black Friday sale (opens in new tab)Best Black Friday 2020 deals HP Spectre x360 deal If you have more room in your budget, the HP Spectre x360 15t (opens in new tab) is on sale for $1,279 ($450 off)....

HP Omen 15 pricing and configurations The base model of the Omen 15 costs $749 and has an Intel Core i5-9300H processor with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU with 4GB of VRAM. The $1,149 model I reviewed is outfitted with a Core i7-9750H CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU with 6GB of VRAM....

In our Apple AirPods Pro review, we praised the wireless earbuds for their innovative noise cancellation feature, along with an improved design and top-notch sound quality. We were impressed when the buds effectively blocked the loud sounds of a New York City subway car during our daily commute. If you already own the regular AirPods, there are plenty of reasons to upgrade to the Pro version beyond their noise cancellation; The AirPods Pro sound better, fit more securely and are sweat resistant, so you can take them to the gym....

Such as the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus, one of the best laptops for creators and power-users. Dell is offering the Inspiron 16 Plus for just $1,249 (opens in new tab) in it’s limited Black Friday sale. That’s $400 off its original $1,649 price, and one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for this model. Shop: Dell’s entire Black Friday sale (opens in new tab)More: Best Black Friday laptop deals 2021Best Black Friday deals 2021...

You would expect a new generation of Intel CPUs to be noticeably faster than the one which came before, but the performance delta between the latest, 8th Gen “Kaby Lake Refresh” chips and their 7th Gen “Kaby Lake” predecessors feels like a two or three year leap. By doubling the number of cores from two to four, increasing the maximum clock speed and optimizing around video, Kaby Lake Refresh is as much as 91 percent quicker, depending on what task you perform....

While we’ve seen macOS borrow heavily from iOS (Siri, touch bar, etc.), the iPad is finally taking more cues from its more advanced sibling. The tablet’s new dock is just like the one on the Mac: It hides when you don’t need it, and you can pop it up from any screen with a swipe. Not only does this dock fit more icons than before, but it will also add suggestions of apps while you work, appearing on the right side of the dock....

The most intriguing rumor is that iOS 17 will come with a new app in support of the rumored Apple VR/AR headset. Now all of this needs to be taken with a grain of salt as the article published at HowToiSolve (opens in new tab) comes from LeaksApplePro, a leaker with an inconsistent track record. What we’re hearing According to the leak, a new app, similar to the Apple Watch app, will come within iOS 17 to add support for the Cupertino-created VR/AR headset....

Currently, Walmart has the Apple iPad mini 5 on sale for $299 (opens in new tab). Traditionally priced at $399, the iPad mini is now $100 cheaper. It’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the 5th generation iPad mini and one of the best iPad deals of the season. In fact, it’s one of the best Apple deals we’ve spotted all year. Shop: Walmart’s entire sale (opens in new tab)More: Best tablet dealsBest tablets of 2021...

For a limited time, you can get the 3rd generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro for $799 (opens in new tab) at B&H. That’s $200 off its regular price of $999 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this Apple tablet. This is the best iPad deal to jump on if you’re looking for the cheapest iPad Pro you can get. If you prefer a smaller display, B&H also offers the late 2018 iPad Pro 11-inch tablet for $799 (opens in new tab) ($150 off)....

But if a new report from Digitimes is accurate, it will be giving up one of those key advantages next year as the iPhone 13 could bring sensor-shift optical image stabilization to the entire lineup (via UberGizmo). iPhone 12 mini review: a pocket-sized powerhouseiPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Premium flagship fight!Best phone deals of January 2021 Many flagship smartphones have adopted optical image stabilization (OIS) in recent years, which essentially counteracts camera shake by stabilizing the camera lens or lenses....