BlueStacks is a free-to-use desktop application for Windows and Mac. It provides you with a space to download and use Android applications on your computer. It’s currently in beta and available as a free download. To get started, visit BlueStacks homepage and download the installer. After downloading, follow the simple on-screen instructions to confirm the installation. Do note that the complete BlueStacks application is sized at around 100mb which might take some time to download depending on your connection speed....

CVE-2016-2335 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the way 7-Zip handles Universal Disk Format (UDF) files. CVE-2016-2334 is an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability that exists in the Archive::NHfs::CHandler::ExtractZlibFile method functionality of 7-Zip. Fortunately, the exploit has been fixed in the latest version of 7-Zip software, which at the time of this writing is version 16.0. To find out the version you have installed, launch the 7-Zip File Manager, and go to Help > About 7-Zip....

In other words, to use a technical marketing phrase, it was “a crapshoot”. But now we have this magical wondrous thing called “the Internet, ” particularly Google and Facebook. Google and Facebook are responsible for probably about 90% of online adverts. Other companies have a tiny slice of the advertising pie, but Facebook advertising simply can’t be beat. The Beginner’s Guide To Facebook Advertising Many people understandably get scared when it comes to using their credit cards online....

Find Time Spent Editing Microsoft Word Documents The total Editing time keeps track of how long you have the document open, not when it’s actively edited. Keep this in mind as you begin paying more attention to it. You can find the editing time on a document in multiple ways. For Word on Windows, click the File Menu > Info tab in Backstage. Under the Properties column, it will list the “Total Editing Time....

I’ve always typed em dashes normally to press Alt and type 0151 on the numerical keypad. The only thing is that Chromebooks don’t have numerical keypads. In fact, most laptops don’t anymore. In a pinch, you can google the special character and copy and paste the special characters in. But no one’s got time for that. In Word, you can use special characters from the Insert ribbon. But Chromebooks don’t have Word....

Update Roku to New User Interface I’m using shots from my Roku 2 XS, but the interface is the same across all devices. If you don’t see the new interface yet, go to Roku Player Settings > Software Update. After the update, you’ll see a new refreshed interface that’s much easier to navigate than the previous one. Instead of having to scroll diagonally through long lists of channels, they’re now listed in vertical columns of three....

This issue has also been reported by owners of the VW T-Cross, VW Passat, and VW Caddy. All of these models feature the VW MIB software and operate similarly to each other. If you have one of these vehicles and are experiencing Bluetooth issues, you can use the information in this guide to help you resolve these issues. This guide will contain detailed information regarding the different causes of VW Bluetooth errors, as well as methods that you can use to help resolve these issues....

This guide will break down what <5k subscribers means on Snapchat and also some ways that you can earn this label for your own Snapchat profile. What Does <5k Subscribers on Snapchat Mean? When you see <5k subscribers on someone’s profile on Snapchat, it means that they have a public Snapchat profile and they have less than 5k subscribers. Only people who have turned their normal accounts into public profiles have a profile that’ll show a subscriber count and most people will have less than <5k subscribers....

In this article, we are going to explore all the forms of the Received indicator as well as provide their meanings so that you have a better understanding of Snapchat message status indicators. What Does Blue Received Mean on Snapchat Unlike other platforms, Snapchat not only tells you the status of the message you sent, it also tells you the status of the message you received from someone. This is shown by the Received indicator....

There are several concerns and misunderstandings regarding reporting, and this guide will assist in answering those questions and debunking widespread falsehoods. However, Snapchat’s sheer nature makes dealing with harassment difficult. Unlike Facebook posts or Tweets, Snaps disappear in seconds and are not saved on Snapchat’s servers. If someone posts material that violates Snapchat’s Terms of Service to their Story, it will only be visible for 24 hours. The Snapchat review team can not do much if a Snap is gone and it’s your word vs....

It’s Inexpensive That was the primary attraction of getting a Chromebook. Many of them are less than $200 when you buy them refurbished. I got mine on a special deal when Microsoft’s support for XP ended. With a cheap computer like this, I take it much more places. I’m not worried about leaving it in the car, bringing it to the gym, or taking it to a bar. If it gets damaged, I’m not out a ton of money....

This app has a number of uses, but from the name alone, it isn’t clear. If you want to know more, we’ll explain what Android System WebView is below and whether it’s safe to remove or disable it. What is Android System WebView? The Android System WebView app is an Android system app that allows other apps to display web content. In effect, it offers a smaller version of the Google Chrome for Android web browser that other apps can use to show web pages and other web content without switching to another app....

Founded in 2008, Betterment is an online investment company based in New York. It provides automated, goal-based investing, which is also known as a Robo-advisor. Unlike similar products offered by companies like Personal Capital, Betterment doesn’t require a minimum investment for entry. It also charges fees much lower than most of the competition. Getting Started With Betterment To guide you, Betterment asks you a series of questions to get an idea of what type of investment is good for your situation....

What Does ‘Who You Might Know is On Instagram’ Mean These suggested accounts may be your next door neighbor or possibly even someone in another time zone. Regardless of who they are, Instragam has an algorithm that offers a lot of unique, and sometimes some methods that infringe on your privacy, ways to fnd these accounts and recommend them to you. From simply using the people you are already following to fnding those who graduated from the same highschool as you, a lot of accounts are included in the “Who You Might Know is On Instagram” feature....

That was then. Today, it’s clear there is no possible way for the antivirus industry to keep up with malware and computer virus authors. Even the top AV companies have admitted this. Pause…No need to panic. Just keep reading. ;) I spend a lot of time on my computer and online. I can honestly say I’ve not had a single virus on any of my systems in many years despite the fact that I quit installing AV apps a long time ago....

Why Does My AirTag Beep When I Pick it Up Sometimes the AirTag beeps every time you pick it up. While this does not affect the features that come with the AirTag, it can be incredibly annoying and irksome. There are also a lot of different reasons as to why your AirTag is beeping such as safety alerts are on, it unpaired from your iPhone, it needs to be updated, and various other little bugs that can be causing this issue....

So, just like with last week’s build 10549, you have to roll your phone back to Windows Phone 8.1 before getting the new build. The announcement of this new build was made by Gabe Aul on Twitter this afternoon: — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) October 20, 2015 Windows 10 Mobile Build 10572 Just like that last build, if you’re still running Preview Build 10536 you won’t be offered this upgrade. Also, if you did take the time to roll back to Windows 8....

Most people just tolerate this annoyance, since eventually, the Start menu will begin working again. However, you don’t have to tolerate it any longer. Use the following tips to get the Start menu working quickly for you again. Windows 10 Start Menu Not Opening: Why It Happens There are two main behaviors that can start happening with the Windows 10 Start menu. It either won’t open at all, or it takes more than 5 seconds to finally open....

Fortunately for all of us IT family members, Microsoft has included a built-in tool for recording the exact step-by-step actions along with screenshots as the person with the issue walks through the problem. Let’s take a close look at how to use the Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder! How To Record Your Step By Step Problem Information In Windows 7 Click the Windows Start Menu Orb and then type in record steps and click the Record Steps to reproduce a problem control panel link....

Setup To add a sender to the VIP Mail list on iPhone and iPad, click on an email from the person or organization. From there: VIP status also shows up on Mail for Mac and when using Mail on iCloud.com, if applicable. In the following example, emails from UPS now have VIP status. A gold star icon denotes each. Folder Once you assign VIP status, you can find all related emails in the VIP Mail folder....