Editor Note: The cool part of this is it’s 50% off for gP readers for 30 days. Just use coupon promo code: edu50cupon LiteManager, like similar remote access applications, provides remote administration; but you get unique value with its ease of deployment, management, and simplicity connecting to clients. The LiteManager user interface is quite refreshing, and it’s easy to navigate. In comparison to the competition, it’s also affordable. Provide Remote Administration using LiteManager for Windows LiteManager includes a host of features and functions....

Get Started with MakeMKV First, download and install MakeMKV – currently in the Beta development stage. Installation is straightforward, following the wizard defaults. Launch MakeMKV after installing. Then pop a DVD into your system’s drive. MakeMKV analyzes and reads the DVD information. Next, click the button to open the DVD. The system reads the DVD and processes titles and chapters. Select which chapters, subtitles, and audio configurations you want to be included....

Photo Credit: Brian Burgess First download the Remote for Roku through the iTunes App Store on your device. It’s only 0.99 cents and worth every penny. Then make sure your Roku and iPhone or iPod touch are on the same network. Launch Remote for Roku and click on Settings. There you’ll find the your Roku’s serial number. Tap it, and everything is set up to use. Go back to the Remote UI and tap the Home button....

Security Tips when Using a Wi-Fi Router First, when setting up your router, you need to consider where you plan to set it up for best performance. If you’re installing a wireless router in a public setting, securing the physical router should be a top priority. Having a secure cabinet setup where the router can be stored is recommended. If it’s a home environment, you can be a bit more flexible....

This feature is set up using rules, and while that may sound intimidating at first, it’s actually incredibly simple. The end result is efficient and useful. There are a few screenshots of what it looks like near the bottom of this tutorial if you’d like to see it before you try it. How to Set it Up The easiest way to do this is if you’ve already received an email from the contact you would like to set up the customization for....

So today, I’m going to show you a speedy and useful tip for all Office 2010 programs that will allow you to view the location of a file at the top of the Quick Launch Bar. Step 1 Pick any Office 2010 product installed on your machine and open it up. To access the program’s settings, you need to go to File > Options. Step 2 After opening Word Options find your way to the Quick Access Toolbar tab....

Skype is setting up for their public IPO offering, and that means becoming as profitable as possible. As a result, this week they will start displaying ads in the Home tab of their desktop client. If you don’t use Skype for Windows, you won’t be seeing said ads, yet. Skype mentioned that they may be moving ads to their other platforms as well. In terms of usage, Skype has been growing at a steady pace since the start of 2010....

For years, you could go to Starbucks and get a free iOS app from the App Store with your latte or your artisan pop tart or whatever. It began with the little cards with redemption codes on the back for the Featured Pick of the Week app. Then, Starbucks revamped their app and did away with the little cards, instead of sending you free apps to your inbox (meaning you didn’t even have to go to the store to get them....

Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: %userprofile% and hit Enter. Your User folder will open. Ensure that hidden items are visible by clicking the View tab and then checking the box Hidden items within the Show/hide group. Next, open the AppData folder and then open the Local folder. Select the IconCache file, then click Delete. That’s it! If you want to confirm it works, move an icon to any location on your desktop, then right-click the desktop and click Refresh or press F5 on your keyboard....

All you need to do is download the free Roku App for Android or iOS. All devices need to be on the same network, and the video or music stored locally on the device. Stream Media from Android or iOS to Roku After downloading the app, sign into your Roku account and select the Roku box on your network. Then tap Play on Roku and select the photos or music you want to stream to your TV....

This new follow-up now makes it possible for heavy typers to never lift their fingers again. According to the press release, SwiftKey Flow is available to VIP members, but non-members can also download the app (with separate APK’s for phone and tablet) here. Check out the video below for a preview: For more information about SwiftKey and SwiftKey Flow, visit their website at http://swiftkey.net. I uninstalled SwiftKey. I’m back to using Slide-It Keyboard till I find it doing something malevolent also....

Pirate Bay, the big daddy of torrent download sites, has more than 1.5 terabytes of data leading to content files, mostly movies, games, music, and software. Anyone with a computer and the right software can download them for free. Lately, however, the increasing crackdowns on torrent sites has led Pirate Bay to announce it will phase out traditional peer-to-peer torrent based operations by the end of February. Instead, Pirate Bay will cater to download programs that use magnet links....

Taking screenshots on Windows Phone 8 was done by holding the power button and then tapping the Windows icon at the bottom. But the company has changed the combination in Windows Phone 8.1. Here’s a look. Windows Phone 8.1 Screenshots As seen in the image below, starting with Windows Phone 8.1, taking a screenshot is done by pressing the power button + volume up at the same time. It might take you a few times to get used to it — sometimes you’ll turn off the screen....

The latest smartphones already dual core CPUs and quad-core smartphones are right around the corner. Such processing power can be used to run a desktop environment without any problems. The future is one in which you’ll just dock your smartphone, and all you’ll need is a keyboard, mouse and monitor to run your operating system, no matter where you are. Similar solutions are already on the market. Just think about the dock the Motorola Atrix has....

Multiple Dropbox Accounts Of course, once you’re signed in to those accounts (which can be two or more), you’re free to copy files between them any way you want. Start by installing ES File Explorer – it’s free in the Google Play Store. After installing the app, tap the menu icon on its top left side. A menu will appear. Tap Cloud, under the Network section. Then, tap New on the left bottom corner of the window....

Reading Mode on Chrome for Android If you want text-only while reading articles in Chrome, you can enable “Simplified View” on your Android device. This will strip out ads, navigation bars, boxes with related content, and images. It only displays the article text on the page – it doesn’t strip links, though. To get it, open Chrome on your phone or tablet and head to Settings > Advanced > Accessibility and check the box to show Simplified View....

Friends One component of the Find My app is the ability to track the location of others. Here’s how to add new friends, keep track of them, and more. Adding Friends You are now sharing your location with the contact, and they can offer to do the same on their end. Finding Friends You can find different information about your friend through the Find My app. On the friend’s card, you can find their current location (plus directions) and contact information....

The catch? The deal is only valid for the next 24 hours so you need to act fast if you want a copy. The Pro version features antivirus and spyware protection, shopping, banking and download security, as well as priority updates and free support. I’ve not personally done a detailed review of Ad-Aware so I don’t know how it stacks up against our favorite free AV software, Microsoft Security Essentials....

What is IRL? This heavily used online internet slang word means “in real life.” It’s used on social networks such as Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to distinguish between the online and the physical world. The three-letter term was often used on old school sites like Myspace, Friendster, AOL, and Yahoo. Some people used the term to draw a line between their real-life personality and their online persona in those early days....

This happened to me with my older iPad Mini after upgrading to iOS 11. When I open Settings, you can see the iPad Storage Full warning, and to free up space, you need to tap Manage Storage. Then you will see a breakdown of the type of data taking up space on your device. It is divided into categories that are self-explanatory, like Apps, Books, and Photos. But what is the “Other” category, and why is it taking up so much space?...