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How to set up and install Kodi on a Firestick

Posted on September 27, 2022

Kodi is a hugely popular media player that runs on devices like Android TVs, phones, PCs, Firesticks, and more. You can use it as an app to stream content offline or to use local storage.

You can use several apps and add-ons through Kodi. These apps and add-ons can be official and verified or unofficial and unverified. They can also allow you to stream content for free.

Installing Kodi is no easy task, but these tips can help you install and set up Kodi with as little effort as possible.  [Read more…]

Save battery life and data by disabling 5G on your iPhone

Posted on September 26, 2022

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Do you have an iPhone that supports 5G cellular connectivity?

If so, disabling 5G and forcing the device to use 4G LTE instead (if you don’t really need the extra speed provided by 5G, of course) will do two things for you:  [Read more…]

How to succeed in education

Posted on September 26, 2022

Sometimes a new semester can bring a lot of stress, but there is always a way to make the school year successful. All you have to do is change some of your habits, and your productivity will return to you.

This post is about the principles of organization and the habits you need to develop in order to organize your life.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why does my phone have an ‘Airplane Mode’?

Posted on September 25, 2022

Question from Janine:  Hello, Rick. I have just finished reading an article that discussed an app that places your phone into “Airplane Mode” whenever there isn’t a cell signal available.

Please don’t think I’m a dummy because I’m not, but I had never heard the term “Airplane Mode” before reading that article.

Can you tell me what it means? What do phones have to do with airplanes?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: Is it ok to use a laptop without a battery?

Posted on September 25, 2022

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Question from Oliver:  I have an old Dell XPS 17 laptop that’s now running Ubuntu Linux.

This machine still works perfectly but the battery won’t hold a charge anymore.

Since it’s so old I don’t really want to buy a new battery for it.

Would it be ok if I just removed the battery and ran it straight from the charger?

[Read more…]

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