USB Flash Drive Format Tool for Windows

Formatting and secure deletion of your USB devices is what USB Flash Drive Format Tool offers you

USB Flash Drive Format Tool is a tool designed for formatting USB storage drives, including external hard drives and SD memory cards. It works with NTFS, FAT, FAT32 and EXFAT file systems, so it can replace the built-in formatting tool in Windows. In addition, it has an advantage over this, and that is that during the formatting process you can also permanently erase the data on the drive. This feature makes it ideal for use on storage media that have stored personal information, and that for some reason will be manipulated by other people.

The use of this tool is very simple. You just have to run it, choose a file system and connect the USB drive to an available port on the computer. It has a quick format method and secure deletion, as well as a tool that detects errors and enables data compression. However, the program has more options, but these are for registered users. These include the ability to format drives that are not recognized by Windows and create Windows installation discs.

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How to check if a PC can run a game

Easily find out the compatibility of your PC with the most popular video games

It is not a novelty that computer games are increasingly demanding in terms of graphics and CPU resources, so before downloading a specific title it is preferable to find out if it will run without problems on our PC. This is not a problem because each video game developer usually publishes on his website the minimum requirements to play them without having to jump, but instead of doing individual inquiries, we can also use the services on the Can You Run It page.

This web service has a huge database of popular titles and information on their minimum requirements and recommended requirements. But if you don’t want to read technical details, you can run its tool that will detect the hardware and software components of your computer to answer you if a specific game will run on your PC. Follow these steps to learn how Can You Run It works.

How to know if a game is compatible with a computer

  1. Go to Can You Run It, preferably from Firefox.
  2. Type in the search box the name of the game you want to know if it is compatible with your PC.
  3. Once the technical details of the video game appear, click on the Can You Run It button.
  1. Download the detection tool to your browser and run it. You can see the results of the analysis on a screen like the one shown:

From now on, you can analyze the compatibility of any other game included in the service’s database without having to run the tool again.

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My laptop won’t turn on – Solution

A little trick can solve the power on problem of your laptop

A large percentage of requests for technical assistance from laptop users are related to the inability to turn on the computer, even with the battery on and giving signs that it is receiving power from the power supply, that is, the charging light. Usually this is a failure caused by static electricity buildup and is fixed by a power reset on the laptop. These are the steps to follow.

How to fix a laptop that won’t turn on

  1. First, disconnect the equipment from the electrical current and remove the battery from its compartment. So it will be off.
  2. Press the power button for 15-20 seconds to remove power from the laptop’s circuits.
  3. Lastly, put in the battery, plug in the charger, and turn on the laptop.

Note: On laptops with non-removable battery power reset varies by brand and model. Consult your manual if this is the case.

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HP WiFi printer not printing in color only in black and white

We help you solve the problem with color printing from HP WiFi printers

One of the problems users of HP WiFi printers face is the failure with color printing, as it happens quite often that their documents are printed in low quality or completely blank. It even happens that documents with color images are continuously printed only in black and white, even though there is ink in the printer. However, this problem has a fairly simple solution, which is limited to reinstalling the printer along with its driver. Follow these steps to resolve it in Windows 10.

What to do if your HP WiFi printer only prints in black and white

  1. Simultaneously press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
  2. Double-click Printers and select your HP printer.
  3. Then right-click on this item and select Uninstall the device.
  4. In the window that appears, check the box labeled Remove this device’s driver software and click Uninstall.
  5. Finally, reinstall the printer in Windows.

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How to use your phone as a webcam for your PC

Improve the quality of your video calls using the camera of your iPhone or Android cell phone

Laptop next to a mouse and a mobile phone

If your PC’s webcam is not responding or you just want to try to get better image quality for your video conferences, you can use your smartphone. This is possible thanks to software like iVCam, which stands out from other similar solutions by providing almost immediate access to the mobile device’s camera from the computer. Furthermore, it is detected by the desktop versions of Zoom and Skype, as well as Jitsi Meet and other video call programs, and no additional configuration is necessary. It is very easy to use and here we guide you through its installation process.

How to turn your Android or iPhone into a webcam

iVCam is made up of two applications; the first is installed on the computer running Windows and the other on the mobile phone (iOS or Android).

The first step is to install and run these applications.

After open, wait for the connection to be established between both computers. This occurs immediately when the phone and computer are connected by USB cable. But it is also done wirelessly. For this, you just have to make sure that the mobile and the computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

From now on, you can use your iPhone or Android phone as a webcam. Even in Zoom, it is possible to enable the high definition option to achieve the highest video quality.

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Amazon Appstore for Android

Payment applications at no cost to your cell phone

Amazon Appstore is the Android application store managed by Amazon and included in the factory on smart devices and tablets sold by this company. Through it, free and paid applications and games are distributed, so it can serve as an alternative to the official Google Play Store. Even more so because it has a habit of publishing paid applications daily at no cost. In addition, it is used almost identical to the Play Store, both for searching and for downloading applications.

Amazon Appstore is not available for download from Google Play. Its installation file is published on the Amazon website, but there is no difficulty in accessing it from your Android phone. Just open the following link https://www.amazon.com/androidapp and run the downloaded file. Since it is in APK format, you must enable the option to install applications from unknown sources on your phone. Once this is done, you will only have to identify yourself with an Amazon account to download content to your terminal.

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Jitsi Meet for iPhone

Group videoconferences without time limits or participants

Jitsi Meet is a group video conferencing application whose main characteristics are that it does not set limits on the number of participants or the duration of an online meeting. Added to this is that you do not need to have a user account to create or join a virtual meeting. In addition to voice and video calls, it offers a chat system and the possibility of transmitting the videoconference live using the YouTube account of any of the participants. It is also run from a computer browser and in this case it operates with additional functions such as video conference recording, the ability to share the desktop, among others.

Jitsi Meet is a free video conferencing solution, ideal for teleworking meetings, distance education or simply to communicate with the group of family or friends via the Internet. Its use is very simple, since it is only necessary to specify the name of a room to create an online meeting or enter the name of one to which a user has been invited. You can also connect to the Google or Microsoft calendar, from such that conferences scheduled with these tools appear on the main Jitsi Meet screen.

Jitsi Meet for Android

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Jitsi Meet: free group video calls with no time limit

Jitsi Meet allows video calls without time limits or participants

For those who do not like video calls with time limits or participants, Jitsi Meet is a highly recommended option. This video calling application works under an open source license, it is free for all types of users and by not putting restrictions on the number of participants or the duration of an online meeting it adds a valuable feature: users do not need to have an account on the platform or any other with which to identify to start a video call.

Jitsi Meet, like similar applications such as Zoom or Skype, has native applications for iOS and Android, but it is also possible to start a video conference from a desktop browser, the latter being the fastest way to start a video call or online meeting. These are the steps to follow.

How to start a video call with Jitsy Meet

  1. Go to https://meet.jit.si/.
  2. In the Start a new meeting section, type the name of the room and click GO.
  1. If requested, authorize the use of the camera and microphone.
  2. Finally, click on Invite more people so you can share the meeting link.
  3. This option allows you to copy the link or share it through Gmail, Hotmail / Outlook, Yahoo Mail or the mail client that you use regularly.

How to watch your Jitsi Meet video call on a TV with Android TV

Thanks to Puffin TV, a version of the Puffin browser that runs on devices running Android TV, you can watch your Jitsi Meet meeting on the big screen without having to use connectivity through Miracast or the one offered by devices like Chromecast. Thus, you can also share your incidents with those around you. These are the steps to follow.

  1. Download Puffin TV from the Play Store or Aptoide TV.
  2. Open Puffin TV on your TV or box with Android TV.
  3. Go to https://meet.jit.si/.
  4. In the Start a new meeting section, type the name of the Jitsi Meet room you want to join and click GO.
Jitsi Meet video call on a Smart TV

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How to read your Gmail messages out loud

Checker Plus can read your new Gmail messages to you out loud in Chrome

Checker Plus for Gmail is an extension for the Chrome browser that has the function of notifying the arrival of new Gmail emails. It does this visually by placing a pop-up notice on the screen that includes an unread email counter, but it can also be configured to emit a custom sound or read the message aloud, which is useful if the user is absent for a few moments from his desk.

Checker Plus for Gmail is a very versatile add-on, since it allows you to use it with multiple Gmail accounts, it can display the photo of the contact that sends the message and work in the background, that is, it continues to notify when the Chrome browser has been closed. In addition, it allows reading and writing emails, as well as managing the main Gmail functions without having to leave the tab in use.

Set up Checker Plus for Gmail to read your messages

  1. Add Checker Plus for Gmail to Chrome.
  1. Right-click on the Checker Plus for Gmail icon and select Options.
  1. On the settings page, click the NOTIFICATIONS tab.
  2. Under Sound notifications, choose You’ve got mail.
  3. Under Voice notifications, choose Google US English.
  1. Finally, click on the ADMIN tab and click SAVE OPTIONS.

Going forward, when you receive a message from Gmail, Checker Plus for Gmail will notify you and read it out loud.

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Turn your Android phone into a univesal remote

AnyMote Universal Remote turns your old Android phone into a universal remote control

Cell phone working as a universal remote control with the AnyMote Universal Remote app

Many models of smartphones have an infrared sensor, which gives them an additional utility such as being able to help control televisions and other domestic devices compatible with the remote control. This is the case of Samsung Galaxy phones (S4, S5 and S6), HTC phones (One M9), ZTE (Nubia Z9), LG (G4, G5), Xiaomi (Redmi Note 4) and many others. AnyMote Universal Remote is an application for Android that helps us precisely to convert an Android phone equipped with an infrared sensor such as those mentioned above into a remote control, in addition, it has the advantage that it is compatible with thousands of electronic devices.

Turn your phone into a universal TV remote

AnyMote Universal Remote is very easy to use. After downloading and installing the application, just add the type of device you want to control remotely. The application allows you to specify your brand and model if necessary. Next it will offer the panel to control it in a tactile way. In addition, if the terminal does not have an infrared port, it offers a Wi-Fi control system compatible with Smart TVs Samsung, LG, Sony, among others, and can even be configured to work with the Alexa assistant. AnyMote Universal Remote works with Android 4.4.2 onwards.

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