What Is DNS and How Does dig Work? At its core, DNS is a system that allows a machine to seamlessly translate a human-readable domain name to its appropriate IP address. In that regard, DNS is similar to a phone directory where it lists a machine’s address along with an easy-to-remember label. The Domain Name System works by storing domain records on a set of hierarchical name servers, which announce these records whenever a user attempts to resolve a domain name....

Accessing the Settings If you’re interested in talking to Cortana more, you can check out the new features by clicking on the Cortana bar, then clicking the Settings cog. If you can’t see Cortana in the taskbar, you’ve probably hidden her away. You can undo this by right-clicking the taskbar, hovering over “Cortana” and clicking either “Show Cortana icon” or “Show search bar”. A settings window will pop up, and it should automatically be on the category “Talk to Cortana....

What Does Tee Do? A command such as will display the contents of your current directory. In other words, it displays these contents to stdout (standard output), which is normally your screen, or to be more precise, your virtual terminal display. A command like will display nothing on your screen. That’s because the > sign redirects all output to a file instead of displaying it to stdout. file123 will now be filled with the contents that were previously displayed on your screen....

What You Need to Know In order to be able to use an unofficial lightning cable with your iDevice, you are going to install a Cydia tweak. Your iPhone/iPad must be jailbroken before you can do this procedure. If it is not, Google is your friend. Getting the Tweak Installed on your iPhone/iPad Before you even begin installing the tweak, make sure your device is either fully charged or has at least 30% of battery life left....

The app used to require your phone to be switched on and connected to the Internet, but as of an update in late 2021, this is no longer a requirement, and you can connect to WhatsApp Web on up to five devices without having to have your phone on (though you’ll need your phone to make that initial connection). Before We Start It’s worth noting that you can’t use WhatsApp on your PC without first setting it up on your mobile phone....

In order to make your Android device work as a webcam, you will need an app called IP webcam. As the name suggests, the app lets you access the camera of your device using the IP protocol from your computer. You don’t need any accessories to get the task done. All you need to have is a computer with a web browser, an Android device, and both of these should be connected to the same WiFi network....

Download Remote Mouse Android App There is no shortage of Android apps available that double as a mouse. That’s especially true as a good number of these apps are multi-platform and are available for Windows, Mac, and in many cases, Linux. Remote Mouse is a favorite among Android users, and it’s one of the best-known apps in this category. While installation can differ from app to app, for the most part, these steps are true for most applications....

Once dismissed, your notifications don’t have to go to the land of oblivion permanently. From missed messages and emails to notifications about game updates or event updates, it’s all still there on your Android phone. You just have to learn how to gain access to that information. Note: you won’t be able to access the notifications you’ve received prior to turning on the feature discussed below, but if you want to keep track of your notifications in the future, then this guide is for you....

We’re now well into the month of December and more Christmas-themed movies are popping up on streaming services daily. However, we all know that one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time is the now 19-year-old cult classic film, Elf, starring Will Ferrell and Zoe Deschanel. If you want to know how you can watch one of the most wholesome movies here in the UK, then make sure you keep reading....

Xbox Series X Specifications While running games with the best graphics fidelity and stable framerates is an expectation from every new console, Microsoft has outfitted the Xbox Series X with some cutting-edge technology to make a perceptible difference to the overall user experience. SSD Integration The Series X will ship with a 1TB SSD that has been touted as delivering transfer speeds of up to 2.4 GB. That’s an impressive 40 times faster than traditional hard drives found on current-gen consoles....

With such a huge discount, the HP ENVY x360 is now available for just £599. That makes it one of the most affordable Windows laptops on the market with mid-range specs. Despite its low price, this laptop is packing a modern Intel Core i5-1240P processor, which easily has enough power to speed through any productivity task you throw at it. It’s even been certified by the Intel Evo programme, which means Intel has checked whether this laptop meets its long list of requirements, including speedy boot-up times, fast charging and at least nine hours of real-world battery life....

For those who have not heard of the Humble Indie Bundle, this is a game bundle where you can pay what you want to buy the 5 games in the bundle. The full price for the bundle cost $85. The money collected by the developers will be donated to charity. You can choose to how the money is divided: between the game developers, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, or the Child’s Play Charity....

Let’s Get Booming Boom 2 is a system-wide audio enhancer and controller. The first time you install the app it will analyze your Mac to determine the best settings that will produce the best sound. After that it will stay quietly in the menu bar while continuously improving the sound from the background. You will notice that your Mac sounds louder and richer after activating Boom. The menu bar icon gives you quick control of overall volume....

What other choices do you have? ibVPN offers both free and premium VPN for public use. They give out 30 free VPN accounts every month to their subscribers, and for those who want a faster and less congested connection, can opt to pay a monthly fee for the extra boost. Unlike Hotspot shield that requires you to install a desktop client, no installation is required to use ibVPN. This makes it compatible with all platforms, even your iDevices and Android phone....

1. Error Messages When updating, most individuals received an error message after backing up. In the beginning, this was due to a system overload, however there is still a possibility that you could encounter this problem even today. I personally encountered an error message four times before finally getting my hands on the software. The simple solution to error messages is to try and try again. Persistence is key because error messages hit random individuals, not necessarily due to your device....

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by CONBROV. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. Key Features The T10 operates via an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery, and video is recorded onto a micro SD card. The micro SD to USB reader is included, so you will only have to provide the micro SD....

My first foray into the world of e-reading was with the Kindle app on the iPhone. I wanted to be able to read e-books for that portability and cheaper price, but at that time Kindle devices, and most other e-readers, were well over $200. I just didn’t want to spend that much. Not only is the Kindle app free, you don’t have to have the Kindle device to be able to use the app....

What Is Bitmado? In short, Bitmado is a social network centered around sharing attractive images. Think of it as Reddit for wallpapers. You can share pictures that you think are cool, upvote ones from others that you like, and downvote ones that you don’t want to see show up on your device. Bitmado will then select one as your desktop background and cycle through the ones it thinks you will like, making sure to avoid the ones you don’t....

Introduction Previous Linksys mesh systems I’ve reviewed have come under the Velop brand name and have been tri-band devices using a dedicated Wi-Fi channel for communication between satellites. The Linksys Atlas Pro 6 may look similar (although a bit smaller) from the outside, but it’s a dual-band device that has to share its Wi-Fi bandwidth with clients and satellites. Design and Features Good range of Ethernet portsSimple app control The Linksys Atlas Pro 6 is available in packs of one, two or three, depending on the size of your house....

Installing & Launching Installing KBackup is as simple as selecting it from the Software Centre or Muon, or using the following command: Once installed, you’ll find it in the “Applications -> System” menu, or you can simply type “kbackup” from KRunner. Usage As noted above, the interface to KBackup isn’t exactly pretty, but on the upside, you can do everything you need to do for a simple back-up from the main screen pictured below....