Another, and likely the biggest reason, would be that Chromecast is very limited in its compatibility with third-party streaming apps. You’ll get all of the more popular ones like HBO Now, Netflix, and Hulu, but more obscure apps tend to be a problem. This, in conjunction with the constant need to switch between apps instead of having a more seamless setup, leads a lot of users to look for a better option....
If you browse the Internet, you’ll see articles about installing XRDP, x11VNC, etc, etc. This all sounded a bit too complicated for me, especially since Linux Mint has built-in desktop sharing capabilities. Warning: It’s worth noting that the method I’m describing below disables encryption for the remote connection. For me, this is a non-issue since I am simply connecting to the Linux box from within my local network. If you need to have encryption enabled for the remote connection, I’ll be writing up another post soon on how to do that as it’s a bit more complicated....
However, if you do have thumbnail previews enabled in Windows, you will see actual screenshots of the programs or windows that are open when you hover your mouse over the icon. Unfortunately, not everyone likes this! If you’re used to just a plain old list, this is going to be very annoying. Some users are more visual and some are not. In this article, I will tell you the different ways you can turn off thumbnail previews in the taskbar....
Thanks to Google and cloud computing in general, nowadays you have fully functional office productivity suites that you can run straight from your browser. Once Google came out with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, it kind of forced Microsoft to rethink their whole Office strategy. Now Microsoft has a free version of their Office suite that you can use online to create and edit files. In this article, I’ll show you a couple of different tools you can use to open PDFs, Microsoft Office files, Photoshop files, etc....
What Are ThinkPads? What Are ThinkPads? ThinkPads are a line of high-quality laptops released by Lenovo. They’re best known for their keyboards, durability, and long battery life. A Brief History Of ThinkPads A Brief History Of ThinkPads Lenovo has been making PCs for a long time. The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. But while Lenovo may be relatively new to the PC business, its ThinkPad laptops are some of the most iconic....
On Geekermag, I have covered various tutorials on how to use Windows 10 features to get most out of it. Due to this reason, lots of users regularly ask me to suggest a handy ebook or book that suggest easy and right steps to use, enable/disable features and settings in Windows 10. Individually, it’s impossible for me to cover all the topics because I have to cover other topics too. There are some useful sites on the internet that cover a lot about Windows 10 frequently....
Typically, that happens when Windows Media Player lacks the codecs required to decode specific media file types. Several other reasons, such as outdated codecs and obsolete hardware drivers, can also cause problems. The troubleshooting tips that follow should help you fix the “Windows Media Player cannot play the file” error. 1. Download Codecs Automatically 1. Download Codecs Automatically Windows Media Player supports a wide range of audio and video formats, but you’ll eventually run into a file type that isn’t supported....
