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Depending on the context, the error might prevent you from loading a web page, signing in to an online gaming platform, or using a piece of software. Or, the game or application might work fine when you’re using it offline, and 524 A Timeout Occurred might show up only when you try accessing an online feature. These errors are almost always displayed on two lines like this: Error 524 Causes These error messages are seen in situations involving Cloudflare....

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series photographers (and photo enthusiasts) can do even more with their shots now, thanks to an Expert RAW update and a new Camera Assistant. Between the two, Samsung believes you’ll be able to create even more professional-looking images straight from your phone. Expert RAW’s changes include two new options: Astrophoto and Multiple exposures. With Astrophoto, you can further enhance night photography via AI to make the stars in the night sky pop....

In June, Evernote released the first iteration of Tasks to early access. On Wednesday, the company announced the official release of the new feature to the general public, as well as some other additions to the note-taking app. Tasks are the main addition in this update, allowing users to create to-do lists that can be assigned to other Evernote users. You also can connect your to-dos with various notes to add some context to the list as well....

CSE Formulas You create array formulas by pressing the Ctrl, Shift, and Enter keys on the keyboard in succession once you’ve typed in the formula. Because of the keys pressed to create the array formula, people sometimes call them CSE formulas. MAX IF Nested Formula Syntax and Arguments The job of each part of the formula is: The MAX function finds the highest result for the event chosen. The IF function allows us to choose the event by setting a condition using the event names....

According to The Verge, Facebook has announced that its region-limited test of Reels is being extended to some folks in the US. Facebook’s reasoning is that users spend almost half their time on the app watching video content, telling The Verge that Reels is growing quickly. Not everyone is being included, however, so you might not see Reels pop up in your feed for some time yet. If you are part of this expanded test, Reels should appear on the Facebook app in your News Feed and in Groups....

The social media giant issued a software update to allow full root access to the Oculus Go headset, with no jailbreaking required, as reported by the official Oculus developer blog. This move has long been rumored, especially since id Software founder John Carmack, the consulting chief technology officer of Oculus VR, said in September that he was in favor of unlocking the device. “This opens up the ability to repurpose the hardware for more things today and means that a randomly discovered shrink-wrapped headset 20 years from now will be able to update to the final software version, long after over-the-air update servers have been shut down,” Carmack said in a Tweet last month....

Here’s a look at five excellent free IDS technologies to consider implementing for your network. Snort Snort, which is available for Windows, Fedora, Centos, and FreeBSD, is an open-source network intrusion detection system (NIDS), capable of performing real-time traffic analysis and packet logging on IP networks. It performs protocol analysis, content searching and matching, and can be used to detect a variety of attacks and probes, such as buffer overflows, stealth port scans, CGI attacks, SMB probes, OS fingerprinting attempts, and much more....

This watch marries analog and digital features, as the Instinct Crossover includes analog hands, just like one of those ‘dumb’ watches, but with a robust suite of high-tech functions. You get an always-on display, GPS, Garmin’s proprietary easy-pay app, notifications, and plenty of tracking options. The tracking suite focuses on health metrics, with sensors for the pulse, VO2 Max (maximum oxygen use,) and more. The Instinct Crossover also features dedicated walking, running, hiking, and general training apps....

NVIDIA’s video game streaming service, GeForce Now, has just gotten a significant performance boost—kind of. So long as you have a GeForce Now membership, you’ll be able to adjust your stream settings for even faster and smoother gameplay. The catch is that to get the best performance, you’ll need the highest tier membership, the RTX 3080 level. But if you have the appropriate GeForce Now account and high-speed internet connection—you can give your streamed games a real metaphorical shot in the arm....

Siri is the voice recognition personal assistant for iOS and, by default, it’s turned on even when the device is on the lock screen. So, your intended victim can have their iPhone protected by a passcode and you can still pull a prank on them. Activate Siri as you normally do by holding down the Home Button and give her a command. One funny prank is to create a string of reminders, such as:...

Minecraft is available on the PC and on most gaming consoles and mobile devices. Plus, there’s a story mode version that plays more like a traditional game. But, it’s the classic version that gets the highest marks here. Best for Ages: 9+Price: $6.99 with in-app purchase offers Download For: DragonBox Algebra takes the basics of algebra and gamifies it in a way that secretly teaches your kids the concepts behind algebra while they are having fun....

In most cases, when you open a new file in a software program, you see only the base layer of the file. You could do all your work there, but you would end up with a flattened file that is difficult to edit and work with. When you add layers on top of the base layer as you work, you expand the possibilities of what you can do with the software....

How Do I Enable My Webcam on Windows 10? If you find that your webcam isn’t turning on or there’s an error, you’ll want to ensure that your camera is enabled to turn on when using apps. If it’s off, this could be why your webcam isn’t working. Other Ways to See if Your Webcam Is Enabled If you followed the steps above but still aren’t having luck turning on your webcam, there might be something wrong with the camera itself....

How to Add Contacts to Alexa Using the Alexa App Updating Your Alexa Contacts When you enable Import Contacts, Alexa automatically updates whenever a new name or number is added to your smart device. This happens almost instantly. There’s no need to update your contact list within Alexa manually. This also makes it easy to add all your contacts at once after you purchase a new Alexa device. Download For: How to Edit Your Alexa Contact List Alexa imports information from your smart device’s contact list....

Add Music to Instagram Stories With Music Stickers Follow the below steps to add music to your Instagram story using the Music sticker: How to Add Music to an Instagram Post the ‘Old Way’ This third method of adding music to Instagram Stories is how everyone used to add tunes to videos before the Music sticker feature launched. This can also be used when filming regular video posts as well. While it’s an old method, it’s still effective and can be used to incorporate music tracks that aren’t available officially within the Instagram app....

How to Authorize a Mac for Apple TV Follow the steps below to authorize a computer running MacOS for Apple TV. Authorizing Apple TV will provide access to all of your past purchases, including those that you made while using iTunes. It’s important to both authorize and sign in to Apple TV. You may not see all content if you only authorize but do not sign in, or vice versa. You must sign in to access Apple TV+, as well....

How to Boot From a USB Device Follow these steps to boot from a flash drive, an external hard drive, or some other bootable USB device. It should take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on if you have to make changes to how your computer starts up. What to Do When the USB Device Won’t Boot If you tried the above steps, but your computer didn’t boot from the USB device, check out some of the tips below....

Add and Remove Columns in Windows Media Player 12 The columns that display in Windows Media Player 12 present music tag information about songs and albums in a clear way. However, not all of this information can be useful, depending on your particular requirements. In this tutorial, we show you how to display only the information you need to see in the columns. Here’s how to add new columns, remove columns you don’t need, and rearrange columns to fit your needs:...

Projector Screen Cleaning: What You Need In most cases, you’ll use these items to clean a projector screen: Microfiber or lint-free soft cotton cloth (you may need two or three) Bowl Water (distilled is preferred) Dish soap Latex gloves Masking tape Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs Optional Cleaning Tools Optional items that can make the job easier: Canned airFormula 409Large pencil erasersFoam brushes Put on the Latex Gloves and Start Cleaning! Follow the provided video projector screen cleaning tips carefully, as not all screens use the same material....

How to Connect a Monitor to a Dell Laptop Follow these steps to hook up your Dell laptop to an external monitor: Can My Dell Laptop Connect to an External Monitor? The motherboards in all Dell laptops have a built-in graphics card adapter port, which allows you to display your computer’s desktop on an external screen. Most external monitors are compatible with Dell laptops; you don’t need a Dell brand monitor....