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SumatraPDF gives you quite a few installation options. You can install it on your computer like a normal program, run a portable version, and equip the browser extensions. Like other PDF readers, Sumatra offers zoom features and page scrolling. It also has a text search function as well as bookmarks. For keyboard ninjas there is also a full set of shortcuts and hotkeys. Although Chrome doesn’t need it, Firefox and Opera integrate nicely with the SumatraPDF....

This week we’re joined by our gaming guru Jacob Lopez – aka 8bitjay to teach Josh and Brian a thing or two about the Microsoft versus Sony console war. Microsoft reverses its Xbox One requirement to always be connected to the internet, and used games policy. Instagram gets video support for iOS and Android apps, but how does it compare to Vine? Whether you like the new look of Apple’s new mobile OS, once you look past that, you’ll find a well designed and functional user experience....

This week join Host Josh Windisch and Brian Burgess as they talk about Josh’s problem streaming live radio on his Verizon iPhone 5. It turns out it’s not Verizon’s fault (this time). Brian talks about upgrading his production computer to Windows 8 Pro. New system and app updates are now available for Windows 8 built in apps. Is the new Tile touchscreen interface on desktop computer’s even necessary? And Josh chimes in with his favorite public transit app for the iPhone....

So with the end of the year coming up, it’s now time to look at what I think are the 15 best MacOS programs out there. Since this is only my opinion, you will probably disagree, which is fine — I want your feedback on what you think I left off the list. So feel free to troll me in the comments and inform me! The 15 Best MacOS Programs To Razzle-Dazzle Your Computer You may notice a little bit of crossover with the iOS apps I recently profiled....

Roku is also adding live sporting events to the lineup. No, you’re not going to get premium sports from the NBA, NHL, or NFL football games, but you will start to see sporting events from Adventure Sports Network, COMBT GO, EDGEsport, Stadium, and others. All of the new streaming content will be free and will not require a subscription – you do need a Roku account, however. The new live content appears to be rolling out to everyone already, and if you don’t see it now, you should start to see it soon....

Like many of you, having multiple cards in my pocket means I often forget which card has the best rewards program. Fed up with me leaving cash on the table day after day, my wife came up with this ingenious lifehack to ensure I always use the right card to maximize savings on each purchase. What about you? What’s your favorite lifehack? Drop a comment below and share it here with our community....

Traktor DJ for iOS Before we get started, I want to stress something very important. I am not a DJ. I have never DJ’d, nor am I interested in doing it. Since the app is free, I figured I’d give it a whirl. Many people think that an electronic musician is a DJ. I create my music from scratch. DJing means you take popular or known songs and put them together while hoping that people keep dancing and have a fun night....

Kindle eReaders That Need the Update This update only applies to the older Kindle eReaders like the Touch, Paperwhite, and even as far back as the first generation (2007) Kindle. If you have a newer generation Kindle like the Paperwhite 6th generation or above, no update is needed. Also, this update doesn’t apply to the Kindle Fire tablets. Here’s a look at the models that require the update: If your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi, it will automatically update while in sleep mode....

The problem however is you’re potentially posting an image design or photo that has a copyright and in many cases if you post it without the proper rights from from the copyright holder, you could be liable for thousands of dollars based on the photo, where you post it and how long it’s been online. Take Getty Images for example — it’s the worlds largest creator and distributor of quality creative and editorial photography that the big guys use…like CNN, ABC News, Yahoo etc… use for their online and offline publications....

Set Google Photos as Google TV Screensaver To get started the first thing you need to do is grab your remote and navigate over to your profile image. Select it and then press Settings. Next, once in Settings scroll down and select System. Now scroll down and choose Ambient Mode. Under Ambient Mode choose Google Photos “A slideshow of selected memories will be created.” Note that at this point you can also choose Art gallery or Experimental....

How To Make Planned Purchases On Craigslist Without The Craigslist Hassle On Craigslist when performing a search, enter into the category for whatever you’re looking and carry out the search as normal. Search Tips: Always enter a minimum price, this will keep junk from showing up, and help you avoid “too-good-to-be-true” scams.Check the only search titles box. Many sellers like to keyword bomb their ads, so this check keeps out unrelated spam....

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Note: In typical Microsoft-style of renaming its products, they are technically referred to as Universal Windows Platform apps or UWP, but we’ll just go with Universal apps in this article. Values and Benefits of the Universal App Model For the past 25 years, Windows built its success on the WIN32 app model. Users have experienced tremendous value, from the many hundreds of thousands of apps, developed for the platform. Today, that model is slowly eroding because of the power of mobility, pioneered by smartphones over the past 10 years....

When most people think of gaming, they think of the stereotype of teenagers sitting in front of a TV, looking zombie-faced, holding controllers, and dodging their heads from invisible bullets. The reality is that games span across various genres, from action and adventure to racing, role-playing, simulation, sports, and strategy. Which Game Should I Play? No Simple Answer The process of choosing which game to play is more about your personality than the game itself....

What is a Podcast? A podcast is essentially a radio talk show broadcast online. There are two types of podcasts, audio, and video. And audio is the dominant format. Being online, anyone can start a podcast. The entry barrier is shallow, with many websites offering to distribute your podcast for free. A decent microphone is the only real cost if you want to do your own podcast. But the focus today is on people who want to start listening to podcasts....

If you see this running, then most likely, you have an AMD ATI graphic card in your machine. Continue to read to verify if it is really a valid process. What is atiesrxx.exe? It is a Windows service installed with devices that have an AMD graphic card; the name comes from; AMD ATI External Events Service Module. Why does the name contain ATI? It was a Canadian company that AMD bought in 2006....

You might have come across iType.exe and wonder what it is and if it’s safe (and no, it’s not an Apple process). iType.exe iType.exe is the process that runs for those of you who own a Microsoft IntelliType Pro keyboard or mouse. It starts when you install the software that allows you to help manage the keyboard Microsoft explains the process as the following: It’s completely safe and allows the keyboard’s extra buttons to work....

What is monitor resolution? How does it differ from the refresh rate? Which is more important when considering refresh rate vs resolution? We’ll take a look at these questions and more below to help you understand the difference between them. What is Monitor Resolution? Monitor resolution is a measure of how many pixels your monitor can display. The higher the resolution of a monitor, the sharper the images are. You also need to factor in the screen size—a smaller monitor at a specific resolution will provide sharper images than a larger monitor at the same resolution....

Which Edition of Windows 10 Should You Choose? For many home PCs, Windows 10 Home can be a satisfactory edition that meets the needs of most users. Unlike previous Windows Home editions, Windows 10 Home includes most of the flagship features you’ll recognize from Microsoft advertisements such as Windows Hello, Cortana digital assistant, and Universal Apps like Edge, Groove, Photos, Mail, Action Center. But the big disadvantage with Windows 10 Home is the lack of control, particularly when it comes to the Windows Update service (more on this later)....

It Started with Windows 8 But the Windows 10 app story is still going through a significant transition, which initially started with Windows 8. Universal apps are the future of Windows 10, but classic apps will be with us for some time. And those classic apps sometimes have classic problems. For instance, installing desktop apps can be problematic due to components such as the Visual C++ Redistributable. This article finds out what it is and how to get it installed, so your app will work on Windows 10....