These days it’s not unusual to find six or eight of these ‘cores’ on a consumer CPU. In future you can expect a lot more than this. Intel recently pulled back the covers on its most powerful desktop CPU which boasts an amazing 28 cores. So, how can you see how many cores your PC’s processor has? Here’s how to find out. How to see the number of cores in your CPU There’s no need to open up your laptop or PC case in order to discover how many cores are inside....

Here are a few ways to block unknown numbers in WhatsApp and annoying text on WhatsApp. Editor’s Note: We used the screenshot from iPhone for demonstration purposes. For Android users, the settings and menu are almost identical and can be found most of the details under the same screen name as described here. Block A Contact on WhatsApp for iPhone & Android Blocking numbers in WhatsApp using the contacts list is quite simple and consists of a few steps....

However, the latest of these, officially available in May, caused a series of issues for early adopters. For many weeks, it seemed like more trouble than it was worth. While many of the problems have now been ironed out, there are still plenty of reasons why you wouldn’t want to install the update. Despite this, many PCs and laptops will encourage you to keep software up to date, and it can be hard to ignore....

Here is how you can find Uber rides easily from the Apple Maps app and book a ride. Book Uber Rides from iPhone Maps App Apple now lets you integrate the ridesharing apps or cab apps with iPhone Maps app. This will enable you to find rides to anywhere and book effortlessly. Google Maps already has similar options to let you see the Uber rates and book rides. Now with the iPhone Maps app, it becomes easier to see the rides, fare, and your route quite easily....

How to change boot animation in Android: Root your device In order to proceed in this guide, you’ll need to be rooted. Rooting is a way of gaining administrator privileges on your device. It gives you full control of the hardware and software of your Android smartphone. Rooting has become extremely simple over the years, with one-click solutions now available on major Android smartphones such as CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire, which works on multiple different devices....

Let us see how you can change or remove “Sent from My iPhone” signature on the footer of your outbound mails on the iPhone. Change/Remove “Sent from My iPhone” Signature on Mail App Instead of the default signature “Sent from my iPhone” you can set your own signature with name or designation. Therefore, all your mail drafts will have your personal signature automatically. You can either give a signature you want or leave it blank to set no signature at all....

Research conducted last year showed that some of the most popular passwords in use across the world were 123456, password, and qwerty, none of which would take an enterprising hacker more than about ten seconds to crack. It doesn’t have to be this way. Changing your user account password in Windows 10 is quick, easy, and could well be the best thing you do for your digital life this year....

A reader wrote to PC Advisor asking how he could connect a standard laptop to a monitor with a resolution higher than HDMI can support. Here’s how we fixed his problem. Also see: How to use multiple monitors with one laptop Q “I want to take advantage of the full resolution of a WQHD monitor (2560×1440) by connecting a laptop via DVI or HDMI. Does the laptop I use need to have the same WQHD maximum screen resolution capability or will that resolution be available once I’ve connected to the monitor?...

As well as satellite connectivity being activated for those in the UK and other regions following US and Canadian activation in November 2022, the update introduces the ability to customise – or even completely disable – the always-on display technology introduced to this year’s top iPhone range. I personally like the always-on display tech, as it makes it easy to check the time and any incoming notifications without picking up my phone, but some owners simply can’t get on with the fact that it looks like a dimmed display and not the standard completely black screen used by Android alternatives up until this point....

The reason we know this is that buried in the undergrowth of Windows 10 is a feature that records and analyses your typing (and other things) with the aim of learning more about you. It’s meant to be helpful, but for many people it’s just plain creepy. In this feature we’ll show you a few simple steps to disable this tracking app, and return a little of your privacy. See also:...

Let us first take a look at what is iPad Pro Center Stage and how to enable them to enhance video calling on iPad Pro. What Is iPad Pro Center Stage? The new iPad Pro has an ultrawide front camera. But during normal calls, you will see yourself as in a normal iPad FaceTime camera. The wide-angle is not shown during the video calls, you will be cropped to fit in a normal frame....

Apart from the regular features, there is a hidden feature in Xiaomi that most of its users don’t know, called Engineering mode on their smartphones. While other smartphone users depend on third-party applications or the authorized service centers for checking hardware and software issues. Xiaomi smartphones provide an easy method for checking the proper working of its hardware for notifying the apps causing a problem for the smooth functioning of the smartphone....

Finally, you can now encrypt WhatsApp backup to Google Drive and let us see how. Enable WhatsApp Encrypted Backup WhatsApp backups are end-to-end encrypted, and this can be done in two ways. WhatsApp allows you to decrypt your backup with a password or an encryption key. This will help you protect your WhatsApp from hackers. Here is how to enable WhatsApp encrypted backups. WhatsApp encrypted backup is enabled immediately. The app also begins the backup process right after it to store a new end to end encrypted WhatsApp backup....

Thankfully, there are a few ways to fast travel across the open world of Red Dead Redemption 2, and here is where we explain how. For other RDR2 help, here’s how to pay off your Bounty, how to clean and maintain your weapons and how to unlock the leather working tools too. If you’re here looking for information about the online segment of the game, it’s a slightly different process....

Here are the best fixes to solve the Meross Collie WiFi garage door opener unused door ports showing opened in Apple HomeKit. Before diving into the detailed explanation, here is a quick video if you can grab the idea. Otherwise, go through the detailed steps below. Close Unused Ports in Meross Collie Using Controller Sensor Kit Meross garage door opener comes with wired sensors that define whether the garage doors are in the open or closed state....

Since its launch, this game has become a massive hit in the gaming industry. Furthermore, the high-quality PC and Console PUBG game is ported over to the mobile platform. Moreover, it is a graphic intensive game with countless animations that you can render in players as well. Unfortunately, all this requires a flagship device with HDR graphics and a high frame rate mode. But if you have low-end smartphones with basic specifications then it might cause the PUBG game to lag....

Here, we’ll explain how to use styles, columns, page breaks, headers and footers, and add frames and images. Readers are more likely to give their undivided attention to documents that are visually attractive and easy to read, it’s well worth a little extra effort. Separately, we’ve written guides on how to create a Table of Contents. How to format Word documents Using styles makes it far simpler to format your text than defining fonts, point sizes, paragraph spacing and so forth individually....

You can sign up for the service now. Though the pricing is still competitive what if offers, there are even more discounts available if you’d like to save some pennies. Get six or twelve months worth of Disney+ with O2 If you’re based in the UK and are in the market for a new phone contract, then you’re in luck. O2 are offering six months Disney Plus for free with all new contracts, including upgrades....

How to get film on an iPad to play on your TV: HDMI cable Unlike some Android tablets, the iPad doesn’t have an HDMI output as everything goes through Apple’s proprietary connector – Lightning or the older 30-pin port. The easiest way to add an HDMI port is to buy Apple’s Digital AV Adapter which gives you a full-size HDMI output and a pass-through port for charging your iPad at the same time....

Let’s see how to set an hourly chime on your Apple Watch to alert you every hour with a sweet birds chirping sound. Get Hourly Birds Chime on Apple Watch You’ll need to update your Apple Watch to WatchOS 6 before you proceed. Please check here for the WatchOS 6 supporting models. You can set the Chimes schedule for 30 minutes or 15 minutes. There are only two sounds you can set from the Sounds screen; Bells and Birds....