These updates can be manually installed by accessing a menu on the device that will check for and install any updates that are currently available. The steps in this article were performed on a Roku 1, but will work for other Roku models that are already running the system software shown in the screenshots below. How to Install a System Update for the Roku 1 If your Roku 1 is already connected to the Internet, then it is likely that it is already configured to install updates automatically....

Have you ever seen a gradient Powerpoint background and wondered how the slideshow creator got it? While they might have downloaded and set that picture as the background, it’s very possible that they took advantage of a feature that is included within Powerpoint 2010 to create that gradient background themselves. When you are working with a document type that is largely judged on its visual appearance by an audience, then attention to specific details becomes an important aspect of the document....

Luckily Word 2013 has some additional page numbering options and one of those options lets you use very large page numbers. Our guide below will walk you through the process of adding page numbers to your document but, rather than using one of the page numbering options that you may have used in the past, we are going to use a large page numbering format that is found in a slightly different part of the page number menu....

Can you imagine a world without Microsoft Excel? The software title is the world’s spreadsheet powerhouse helping employees, students, and other computer users quickly make calculations, cell by cell. Seeing countless numbers in rows and columns isn’t very sexy, and it’s why many turn to charts to explain those numbers better. Which chart should you use? A lot depends on how you want to highlight the spreadsheet data. Microsoft Excel Quick Analysis The built-in Quick Analysis tool takes a range of data in Excel and helps you pick the perfect chart with just a few commands....

Using the Norton 360 Startup Manager Like the rest of the Norton 360 applications that are installed on your computer, the Norton 360 Startup Manager is accessible from the Norton 360 user interface. The utility is simple to use and understand, and will provide you with a lot of information about all of the programs that your computer is loading whenever it starts up. Reducing the amount of programs will help to decrease the amount of time that it takes for your computer to fully start up....

Google Docs has built-in speech-to-text functionality that you can use to create documents quickly. Rather than slowly typing, you can quickly talk your way through your document. If you’re unsure how to use speech-to-text in Google Docs, follow the steps below. Before Using Speech-to-Text in Google Docs Before using speech-to-text in Google Docs, you’ll need to prepare your PC, Mac, or Chromebook by doing two things. 1. Check Your Microphone Settings First, you’ll need to make sure you have a working microphone....

HP Envy X2: This one’s a true laptop-tablet hybrid, all thanks to its detachable keyboard. Get rid of the keyboard and carry it around like a tablet, and put it back on and you’ve got yourself a laptop in front of you. The Envy X2 comes with a 11.6-inch HD display with a resolution of 1366X768 pixels and is powered by a dual-core 1.8 GHz Intel Atom processor and 2 GB of RAM....

The speculations of HTC One 2 release have also fueled from the fact that HTC introduced HTC One at the same event last year. According to IBTimes.com.au, “Respected HTC-based developer, LlabTooFeR, revealed The HTC One 2 may come loaded with Android Kitkat OS, and a screen size of 5.0 withHTC’s own Sense 6 UI.” Though HTC and Google have not confirmed anything yet, one of the most reliable tipster @evleaks leaked that HTC M8 will sport a 5-inch HD display coupled with 2....

Experts say some pandemic dreams are about the fear of the unknown: some about fear for the safety of loved ones and other dreams revolve around loss, grief, and the uncertainty of the “new normal”. If you are also having vivid dreams, COVID dreams, then you are not alone. Social media is flooded with people describing their unusual dreams and trying to seek meaning and/or any correlation. There is even a website I Dream of COVID that asks people to share their dreams during the current crisis....

So, for individuals who are considered to be tech-savvy and the ones who are not so technologically advanced, wanting to know if they log into someone’s Messenger will the other person know, the answer would be yes. The other recipient will know that someone has attempted to log into their account. If I Log Into Someone Else’s Facebook Messenger Will They Know If you attempt to log into someone’s account, they will definitely know....

iPhone 6 sports a screen size of 4.7 inches having a pixel resolution of 1,334 x 750-and screen density of 326ppi, while iPhone 6 Plus is equipped with a screen size of 5.5 inches with a pixel resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 and screen density of 401ppi. iPhone 6 has dimensions of 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches with a weight of 129 grams, while iPhone 6 Plus measures 6....

As for the major specs of this rumored phablet, here is a quick look: 64-bit A7 processor 5.7 incher screen (or bigger) Shifting focus to the much-awaited iPhone 6, we already know that the handset might come in two distinct sizes. The rumors of bendable screen has already been over-reported! The more salivating specs that the Apple iPhone 6 could come loaded with are: A8 processor iOS 8 Sapphire glass screen covering Curved screen Refocus-able light camera Beefed up Siri Gesture control...

iPhone 6 already has major competition from Samsung and with Lenovo-Google Deal which will now be taking strings of Motorola mobility, Apple has more to worry about. CNET reported JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz who feels that Lenovo’s decision to buy Motorola’s handset division will shake up other smartphone vendors. And Apple could be among those shaken the hardest Apple iPhone 5S and 5C were not a major success. The things that did not work in favor of these handsets were the small screen size and high price point....

But one of the ways that you can wind up paying additional data charges is if you are using your phone while you are roaming on another network. This can happen a lot if you travel internationally, so you might be looking for a way to ensure that you aren’t surprised by a large phone bill when you get home. Our tutorial below will show you where to find and disable the cellular data roaming setting on your iPhone SE....

One of the most common options that you may find when researching this is to enable something called ‘Reduce Motion.” This is a setting that will disable many of the animations on your device that you might not even notice, which can have a marginal impact on your battery usage. Our guide below will show you where to find that setting so that you can turn it on and see if it improves your experience....

Interestingly, when the pandemic hit Japan the nation initially did not undergo an extreme lockdown nor conducted intense COVID-19 testing like its Korean neighbour. But, the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases was still considerably low for a long time. Even though, the cases had surged ever since, the country has still been quite effecting in containing the spread of COVID-19. Remarkably, Japan ranks 11 in the world in terms of population but is at the 56 position in terms of total number of coronavirus cases....

Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, Akash Ambani, had said that the company plans to roll out its 5G services in line with India’s ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. He further stressed that Jio is looking at launching affordable 5G services and also 5G-enabled services for Jio’s customers. He believes that this will help in accelerating the digital revolution in India. Segments such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture or e-governance will see immense development, with 5G at play....

Prefer ‘Safe Mode’ to install the update Once the user is confirmed about the frozen state of the mac, then long press the power button until the mac turns off. Now boot the mac into Safe Mode. There are various ways to do this, the easiest one is to hold the ‘Shift’ key, while it is booting. The screen will appear with an Apple logo along with a loading bar; furthermore, the user should tap into Safe Mode....

The latest speculation clouding over the sixth-generation smartphone is regarding the number of handsets the Cupertino Calif.-based firm would be able to trade off in the first week itself. According to many analysts, the next-gen iPhone by Apple is expected to be a big hit. This smartphone is already a favorite of the rumor mill that is going on regarding its specifications and features. As per reports, Apple iPhone 5 is expected to beat the sales of its precious handsets during its first weekend itself....

All you need to know about Lenovo Daystar Robot Talking of the new Lenovo industrial robot in particular, it has been named the Lenovo Daystar Robot. It has been specifically developed for the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China. Rui Yong, CTO at Lenovo also shared in his statement that it took the firm about a year to develop the robot after receiving demand from Chinese aircraft corporation. Notably, the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China is also the manufacturing firm behind China’s homegrown single-aisle C919 passenger jets....