Various tests–like this one at PCWorld–show Windows 10’s Movies & TV app offering more than double the battery life of VLC and other video players. This is because Movies & TV uses hardware acceleration, though, and VLC can too–you just have to enable it first. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy the advanced features of your favorite video player without the battery hit. This is also why you’ll see new laptops and tablets advertised with long “video playback” battery life measured while playing videos in Windows 10’s integrated Movies & TV application....

To make Waze your default map app on an iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on Maps. Under Default Maps App, tap on Waze. If you’re using an Android phone, open the Settings app and tap on Apps. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the Maps app and select Default Apps. Tap on Assign a default map application and choose Waze. To change your default navigation app on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Default Apps....

If you have files that are encrypted with the Encrypting File System, you will probably have noticed that they don’t get indexed by Windows, and therefore don’t show up in search results. Here’s how to fix that. Make Windows 8 Index Encrypted Files Right click in the bottom left hand corner of your screen and select System from the context menu. When the System Window opens, in the bottom left hand corner you will see a Performance Information and Tools link, click on it....

Windows 10 uses the new Photos app as your default image viewer, but many people still prefer the old Windows Photo Viewer. You can get Photo Viewer back in Windows 10, though. It’s just hidden. RELATED: How to do a Clean Install of Windows 10 the Easy Way If you upgrade a PC running Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10, Windows Photo Viewer will be available, and you can set it as your default photo viewer if you want....

Windows Terminal is an amazing app in Windows 11 that allows you to access different types of command shells all in one place. It opens with PowerShell by default, but if you’d rather have new tabs open Command Prompt instead, it’s easy to change. Here’s how. First, run Windows Terminal. You can find it quickly by right-clicking the Start button and selecting “Windows Terminal” from the menu that pops up....

The new Apple TV comes with a ton of features including the ability to manage subscriptions right from your device, which you may find more useful than doing so from iTunes. In the past, we’ve explained how to cancel your Apple Music subscription, which also covers how to cancel others as well. It’s pretty easy but it’s even better if you can just manage subscriptions from the Apple TV itself....

The camera has grown as an integral part of smartphones. Today there are rarely any phones without a camera sensor on it. The camera configurations on smartphones have greatly evolved to something better in the previous years. We are still seeing a lot of improvements in all smartphone models hitting the market today. From better hardware to built-in features camera has improved a lot today. HTC being a manufacturer who always gave importance the o camera on their flagship devices continued to do this on HTC U11 too....

When you archive an Instagram post, it’s hidden from your profile and feed, but it still exists on Instagram.com. You can unarchive a post at any time. Yes, you can unarchive Instagram posts. To do this, go to the post that you want to unarchive and tap the three dots in the top right corner. Then select “Unarchive. Yes, if you choose to archive a post on Instagram, it will be hidden from your profile and other users will not be able to see it....

Turn Off Notifications for Annoying Apps The best time to act on an app that’s sending you annoying notifications is the exact moment you get one. If you’re running iOS 12 and higher, you can now turn off notifications for an app without going to the Settings app. From the Notification Center, swipe left on a notification and tap on the “Manage” button. Here, tap on the “Turn Off…” button. That’s it....

There are a few ways to match fonts. One way is to use the font-family property. This property allows you to specify a list of font names that will be used to render text. You can also use the font-size property to set the size of the text in pixels. Yes, Photoshop can identify fonts. To replace text with the same font in Photoshop, follow these steps:Select the text you want to replace....

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best mirror tool for a particular Photoshop project will vary depending on the specific needs of the user. However, some of the most popular mirror tools in Photoshop include the Mirror tool and the Clone Stamp tool. The shortcut for a mirror image in Photoshop is “Ctrl+Shift+M. To mirror a section in Photoshop, you can use the Mirror tool....

There are a few Photoshop tools that can help with mirroring photos. One is the Clone Stamp tool, which allows you to clone a photo into another shape. Another is the Layer Mask tool, which allows you to selectively remove parts of a photo without affecting the rest. There are a few ways to mirror a layer in Photoshop. One way is to use the ” Mirror Layers” command. Another way is to use the “Layer Mask” command....

There are a lot of great games on PS4, but some of our favorites include The Last of Us Remastered, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and Bloodborne. There are currently over 100 games available for the PS4. The number one PS4 game is “Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Yes, games are free to download and play on PS4. The PlayStation 4 was released on November 15, 2013 in North America and Europe....

Yes, you can mod GTA 4 Xbox. There are many mods available online, and they can be installed fairly easily. However, it is important to note that mods can potentially damage your game files, so use them at your own risk. Yes, you can install mods on Xbox 360. However, there are some restrictions. For example, you can’t install mods that change the game’s core files. You also need to be careful when installing mods, as they can sometimes cause problems with the game....

There are a few ways to transfer games to an external hard drive. One option is to copy the games to an external hard drive using a USB drive emulator. Another option is to use a game transfer software. There are a few ways to move games from internal storage to external storage. One way is to use a USB drive. Another way is to use the game’s built-in storage transfer feature....

Press the PS button on the controller to open the PlayStation menu.Select “Settings” and then “Sound and Screen.”Under “Audio Output Settings,” select “Output Device.”Choose the device you want to mute the mic on and press the X button. To mute people on PS4 online, first open the Friends list. Then, highlight the player you want to mute and press the Options button on your controller. From there, select Mute Player....

It sucks when, after a day or week taking photographs, you come home, look at your shots, and realize you’ve messed up the exposure. You might be able to fix things with a bit of work in Photoshop, but it’s not a situation you want to be in. Here’s how to get the right exposure every time, on location. Shoot RAW The easiest way to always hit a target is to make the target nice and big....

There are a few ways to avoid copyright on Instagram. One way is to use complex academic jargon in your posts. This will make it difficult for people to copy your work without permission. Another way to avoid copyright is to post photos that are not your own. You can find free, public domain images online or take your own photos. Finally, you can watermark your images with your username or website address....

A good PS4 costs around $250. Prices for PS4 games vary, but generally they cost around $60. That’s a tough question! They’re both great consoles, but they have different strengths. The Xbox is better for online gaming, while the PS4 has more exclusive games. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. It is unclear if PS5 games will be backwards compatible with PS4, but it is likely that they will be....

There is no special way to clean PS4, you can just use a dust cloth and some cleaning solution. There is no need to open your PS4 to clean it. The built-in system cleaning function will take care of the cleaning for you. There is no official way to clean a Playstation 4, but there are many methods that can be used. Some people use a vacuum cleaner, while others use a cloth and water mixture....