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How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11 If your Windows PC is stuck at 100% disk usage, it can really slow down your PC. So slow that even performing basic tasks such as opening or closing an app can leave you frustrated. An easy way to troubleshoot a slow computer due to high disk usage is to locate and end the problematic process in Task Manager. However, more often than not, it is a legitimate Windows service acting up and causing high disk usage in Windows 11....

How to Know Which Apps Are Using Your Camera and Microphone on Windows 11 On Windows, you may have allowed apps and programs access to your camera and microphone with the purpose of make video calls, take pictures, record audio, and do other things. However, if you’re a privacy-minded user, you might be concerned about apps using your camera and microphone without your knowledge. In this guide, we’ll show you how to find out which apps and services are using your camera and microphone on Windows 11....

How to Set Up Your Fingerprint Scanner With PAM on Linux The fingerprint is one of the most common entries for authorization. The use of biometric data for authorization confirms the physical existence of individuals by using an element that is relatively inseparable from them. In addition, biometric data provides security to the person by using data specific to almost every individual. Leaving aside the legal usage limits of biometric data, these features highlight the use of fingerprints over other second-factor tools....

How to Validate HTML Forms Using Regular Expressions Every web developer knows the feeling: you’ve built a form, and you let out a groan as you realize that now you have to validate each field. Thankfully, form validation doesn’t have to be painful. you’re able to use regular expressions to handle many common validation needs. What Are Regular Expressions? Regular expressions describe patterns that match combinations of characters in strings....

HTC’s new metaverse phone is official, and it’s as useless as you thought it would be HTC’s smartphone division of old may have mostlymoved on to work at Google, but the company still hasn’t given up on creating the occasional smartphone of its own. The formerly immensely successful smartphone manufacturer teased the launch of a metaverse-focused smartphone during MWC 2022 along with its own spin on the whole web 3.0 stuff under the buzzy “Viveverse” branding, and today, this phone has finally arrived....

MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1080 chip teases crazy-high-res camera support for even budget phones MediaTek is actively working to get its silicon into more and more phones with its Dimensity chip lineup. But while it has full-fledged flagship chips like the Dimensity 9000, its mid-range and budget SoCs are some of the biggest workhorses around. The Dimensity 920 has been used in phones like theXiaomi Mi 11i, theRealme 9 Pro Plus, and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, but that chip was introduced well over a year ago — it’s high time for some fresh blood....

The ANNKE Crater Cam is a feature-packed security camera at a surprisingly low price It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on your home when you’re away, and it’s incredible how easy it is to do this nowadays with the help of affordable yet feature-packed security cameras on the market. The ANNKE Crater Cam is one of the latest security cameras on the shelves, and it has a lot to offer, from IR Night Vision to Smart AI tracking, at a low asking price of $19....

9 Best Hidden iOS 16 Features You Should Know The iOS 16 update came with several new features, leaving Apple users in awe. Released on September 12, 2022, this update transformed the overall look of iOS devices. Users with iPhone 8 and above models have received this update on their phones. But is there more to this update, or did Apple just focus on the look? Find out all about the hidden iOS 16 features that can elevate your experience to a new level....

Best microSD cards for Android devices in 2025 Picking the right microSD card can be a challenge. With an alphabet soup of letters and numbers representing a broad range of speeds and capabilities, it’s tricky to know whether you’re getting the perfect microSD card for your needs. Even when you stick with reputable brands, there’s still an embarrassment of options available to choose from and a plethora of price points....

Delete After Reading is a new text adventure from Unmemory’s developer, and it’s coming to mobile Unmemory is a delightful text-based adventure game from Patrones & Escondites thatlanded on Android in 2020, and the developer has a new title in the works called Delete After Reading. Much like Unmemory, Delete After Reading is an indie text adventure, and this time around, you’ll solve puzzles while escaping rooms, all in an effort to steal a coveted video game, though unintended consequences may unfold....

Feren OS vs. Zorin OS: Which of These Ubuntu Based Distros Is Best? When you think Linux, Ubuntu is the first thing that comes to mind. While Ubuntu on its own is as excellent as it gets, it continues to host other distributions, each vying for the top spot. Feren and Zorin OS are Linux variants, each drawing power from the ever-famous Ubuntu. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

Google finally lets you block your least favorite YouTubers from the Discover feed Google’sDiscover feedis a big part of how a lot of us keep up with things, almost religiously spending a few minutes scrolling through every day. There’s always plenty of content in there, with not just articles that match your interests, but also the occasional YouTube video in the mix, as well. But if Google’s been getting a little broad with its curation, and you’ve been seeing videos in there you’d rather not, you’ll be pleased to learn that Discover now allows you to hide videos from specific YouTube channels, with just a few taps....

Google gives up on enforcing its in-app Play Store billing system in India for now In October 2020, Google announced a crackdown on in-app purchases affecting apps and games on the Play Store that did not rely on the Play billing system. In India, over 150 companies allied against the payment restrictions, forcing Google todelay the in-app purchase requirement in the countryuntil March 31, 2022, before extending it to October 31, 2022....