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ECC RAM: Can I use the most reliable RAM in my PC?

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Enterprise-class computer hardware can be very boring, but some of it can be really exciting. There is one particular feature that has long been commonly used in servers and workstations that users of consumer hardware have seen with envy. ECC RAM. can i use table of contents What is ECC RAM?  Can I use ECC RAM in my PC?  Why isn't everyone using ECC RAM? What is ECC RAM? First, we need to clarify what ECC RAM is. Our computers are constantly transferring data to and from RAM, and most of the time it's a simple process. But of course, not everything goes perfectly. Occasionally, a bug slips through and crashes your PC. Memory errors can be caused by anything, including cosmic rays (no kidding). This is where ECC memory comes into play. Critical ECC RAM. DIMM and SODIMM ECC RAM modules, 9 chips each. Central ECC stands for Error Correction Code, and in the context of RAM, ECC RAM is a type of computer memory with an extra chip that can actually detect whenever there is an error...

How to Find Your iPhone From an Android Device

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Find My iPhone is a built-in tracking solution that is enabled by default on iPhones. You can use Find My iPhone to locate your iPhone even from an Android device if you haven't gone out of your way to enable it. There are numerous ways that Android can track your lost iPhone. While there are no idiot proof strategies for finding a lost cell phone, Apple's Find My iPhone device comes close. You can easily track your phone's real-time location from other Apple devices, such as a Mac or iPad, even if it is offline, low on battery, or powered off, thanks to the tool, which comes preinstalled on every iPhone and is enabled by default. Even though having another Apple device definitely makes things easier, any Android device can be used to locate a lost iPhone. However, you will have to use the web version because Apple does not provide an Android-specific Find My app. To get to the Find My iPhone device on Android, open an internet browser and go to iCloud.com. Use your Apple I...

How to mirror screen on Roku

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How to mirror screen on Roku Roku TV is one of the most popular streaming devices. Although it doesn't have "cast" in the name like  Google Chromecast, you can cast  from your Android phone, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your Roku streaming device.  Roku screen mirroring works in tandem with the open Miracast  standard  built into Windows 10, Windows 11 and Android.  iPhones, iPads, and Macs have good old Apple AirPlay.  let's start. table of contents   How to Enable Roku Screen Mirroring   How to Cast from Android to Roku TV    How to Transfer from Windows to Roku   How  AirPlay works on Roku     How to Enable Roku Screen Mirroring  Roku screen mirroring should be on by default, but you can double check by going to Settings > System > Screen mirroring > Screen mirroring mode. You can choose  to allow screen mirroring every time or always.  Roku screen mirror...

How to disable Sticky Keys in Windows 11

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Sticky Keys provide a convenient way to use keyboard shortcuts on your Windows 11 PC, but they aren't for everyone. If you accidentally turn it on  and prefer the standard shortcut approach, you can easily disable Sticky Keys on your Windows PC. Here are some ways to do this:   table of contents   What is Sticky Keys and How to Disable Sticky Keys in Windows 11   Using keyboard shortcuts   Use quick settings   Using settings   Using the control panel   Using Registry Editor     What are Sticky Keys? Sticky Keys is a Windows accessibility feature that simplifies the use of keyboard shortcuts. By default, when pressing a key combination, both or all  keys must be pressed at the same time.   How to fix the most annoying problems in Windows 11   Related   How to fix the most annoying problems in Windows 11  For example,  to open a file in an app, you normall...

How to list installed packages on Linux

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How to list installed packages on Linux With thousands of free Linux applications available, it's easy to lose track of what you  installed and no longer use. Here's how to list  installed applications for major Linux families, and some Linux distribution-independent methods.   table of contents   What are Linux system packages? Apt: List installed packages in Ubuntu   DNF: List installed packages on Fedora   Pacman: List installed packages on Arch   Flatpak: List installed packages on each distribution   Snap: List installed packages on each distribution    What are Linux system packages? Linux packages are loosely similar to app or program installers for macOS and Windows. These are bundled in  archive files and are typically down from a central repository. Different Linux distributions use different formats to provide these files. For example, Debian and Ubuntu use DEB files,  RHEL and Fedora us...

ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand Review: Great Find My Accessory

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The ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand joins the ranks of Apple-certified Find My devices, allowing you to track and locate your lost wallet using the Find My app.  Geo is also MagSafe compatible and has a compact design that holds up to 3 of your must-have cards.   this is what we like   great design   strong magnetization   Make sure your features are working well   excellent battery life   and what we don't do   Enough space for 3 cards   Use a dedicated charging cable  How-To Geek's expert reviewers go hand in hand with every product we review. We put all of our hardware through hours of real-world testing  and benchmarking in our lab. We do not get paid to recommend or review products. We also do not collect other people's reviews. read more >>     table of contents   Design: Ultra-thin iPhone attachment   Functionality:  Magnetic Maestro  ...

How to extract .RAR files for free on Windows and Mac

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How to extract .RAR files for free on Windows and Mac Ever  a file and noticed it had a weird .rar file extension? RAR is a compressed file format similar to ZIP files. This article will show you how to open RAR files on Windows or macOS. table of contents How to open RAR files in Windows How to open RAR files on macOS How to Extract RAR File on Linux How to open RAR files in Windows Windows has various applications that can open RAR files. The default choice is WinRAR, created by the developers of the RAR file format, but it's not a free app. WinRAR is the best choice for creating RAR files. However, if you only need to extract RAR files, the free and open-source 7-Zip app is a better choice. After loading and installing 7-Zip from the website, you are good to go. You can double-click the RAR file to open it in 7-ZIP to view or extract the file. If you know you want to unzip the file, you can unzip it without opening 7-Zip. Right-click on any RAR file, point to the 7-Zip menu, and...

Missing AppData Folder in Windows 11? How to Get It Back

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Need to find the AppData folder? Finding this folder  on your Windows 11 PC is easier than you think. You can access the folder using the Run dialog box or File Explorer.   Available options are:   table of contents   Locate the  Windows 11 AppData folder using Run.   Use File Explorer to access the Windows 11 AppData folder.   Step 1: Unhide hidden items in File Explorer    Step 2: Access the AppData Folder     Locate the Windows 11 AppData folder using Run.   A quick way to open the "AppData" folder is to use the Run dialog box. Enter the folder path in this field and click to navigate to the desired folder.  To do this, press Windows R to open Run. In the box that opens, type the following  and press Enter:  A File Explorer window opens. Click "AppData" at the top here.  that's all. The contents of  the "AppData" folder are displayed. There are three main folders here: L...

New details pane added to Windows 11 File Explorer

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New details pane added to Windows 11 File Explorer Microsoft is slowly updating  File Explorer in Windows 11. It started with a new toolbar in the first version and most recently features tabbed navigation. Another change is pending.  Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23451 is now rolling out to Windows Insider testers in the Dev channel and  includes an all-new details pane in  File Explorer. It's still accessible with the  Alt Shift P keyboard shortcut, but now shows information about recent activity, related files and emails, and a Share button. Some of these features may only appear for files in OneDrive or other cloud storage services - the blog post wasn't clear about that. In a blog post, Microsoft said, "When a user selects a file in File Explorer and activates a window, contextual information about the file is up-to-date, including file thumbnails, sharing status and buttons, file activity, related files and emails. A window will appear with "Other" info...

best educational board game

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Best educational board game Board games are a great way to spend more time with family and friends. The most important feature of  board games is simply that they are entertaining, but they can also be educational.  Would you like to learn something while  having fun?    Some educational board games are either clearly aimed at young children or aimed at learning new concepts rather than relaxing with interesting and thought-provoking games. There's nothing wrong with these games, but the ones on this list are suitable for everyone, whether they're young children or  older adults. No matter your age, you may finish all  these games after learning new facts and new ways of looking at things.   Table of contents   Test your math skills: Math Fluxx   Discover the World: Globe Runner   A Journey Through Time: A Journey Through History   Tell stories like a pro: Dixit   Learn the Life Cycle of Trees: Pho...

How to open Sticky Notes on startup in Windows 11

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How to open Sticky Notes on startup in Windows 11 Want the Sticky Notes app to start automatically when you turn on your Windows 11 PC? If yes, there are several ways to achieve this. All of these methods use your PC's built-in tools, so you don't need to get or install anything special. Let's get started.  Method 1: Keep Sticky Notes app open on shutdown The easiest way to have Sticky Notes open when you turn on your PC is to leave the app open when you shut down or restart your PC. Windows 11 remembers your selection and launches the app when you start your PC. If for some reason that doesn't happen, or if you sometimes forget to close and reopen Sticky Notes before shutting down, use one of the two methods below to force the app to always start on startup. Method 2: Add Sticky Notes to  Startup Folder  Another way to open Sticky Notes when you turn on your computer  is to add the app to your PC's Startup folder. Windows 11 automatically loads  items  in ...

Is it bad to leave your phone plugged in all the time?

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Is it bad to leave your phone plugged in all the time People ask a lot of questions about batteries. Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? What happens when you charge your phone more than 100%? These are legitimate concerns, but what if  your iPhone or Android smartphone is constantly charging? what about.  Many of the concerns and questions regarding batteries are based on outdated information. Batteries may not look like they've improved much over the years, but they've actually improved quite a bit. How will this affect billing practices? How does charging work?  Let's talk a little bit about what actually happens when you charge your phone. Batteries convert chemical energy into electricity.  The chemicals in the battery contain electrons, and electricity is generated when the electrons move. When you connect a battery to a power source, the electrons inside begin to move from the negative pole to the positive pole. Chemical potential energy increases. This ...