How Build a Desktop Computer System from Scratch
This tech-recipe explains the basics of building a computer system and includes essential topics such as planning a system and understanding compatibility. This guide will allow any user to get started constructing a desktop, regardless his or her level of experience.
How to Install or Uninstall APK Files within the Android SDK
When using the Android SDK, developers can install applications within the emulators. This tech-recipes guide shows how to install (and uninstall) APK files within the Android SDK.
PowerPoint: Snap Objects to Grid
By default in PowerPoint, you can freely place objects in a slide. This configuration may make it harder to place objects precisely, even with the help of rulers and guides. Luckily, it is possible to arrange objects in a line by snapping them to a visual grid.
PS4: How to Set Up a Local Passcode for a User Profile
Like PS3, PS4 supports multiple gamer profiles. These profiles are stored locally on the PS4 and are linked to the user’s PSN account. If you have one account set up as a main purchasing account on your PS4, you may need to lock this user account with a passcode in order to limit who can access and purchase items with it. This passcode is only for the local account on the PS4 and will not affect your PSN password.
Connect PlayStation Vita to the PS4 to Remote Play and Second Screen
The PS4 allows several second screen and remote play abilities. One of the most popular is the ability to connect your PS Vita to the PS4. This allows the user to “share” games between the PS4 and the Vita.
PS4: How to Output All Audio to Headphones Plugged into DualShock 4 Controller
The PS4’s new DualShock 4 controller has quite a few improvements over the previous generation. The system includes a mono headphone with microphone; however, higher quality stereo headsets are supported as well. Perfect for private playing, you can set all audio to output to the headphones instead of your TV.
How To Connect Your Mobile Phone to Your PS4
The Sony Playstation 4 allows gamers to connect their mobile phones and portable devices to the console. The companion app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
PS4: How to Upgrade the Playstation 4 Hard Drive
The Playstation 4 unofficially ushers in the next generation of gaming. With this, the shift from physical media to digital downloads will be forced upon us all. Considering these digital storage requirements, the 500GB PS4 hard drives just do not seem big enough. Luckily, Sony allow us to upgrade our PS4 hard drives with any normal 2.5″ SATA2 or SATA3 laptop drive.
PS4: How to find MAC Address of WiFi or Ethernet
The Sony PS4 offers both a WiFi option and a wired ethernet port. Some gamers like to have a very secure network and in turn may use MAC address filtering as an extra layer of security. In order to add the MAC address of the PS4’s WiFi or ethernet ports to our router, we will need find out how to access where that information is stored on our PS4.
PS4: How to get into Safe Mode / Factory Reset
The Sony PS4 has a safe mode that starts the system with only essential services. This safe mode feature is typically used when you are having problems with your device. Additionally, these directions can be used if you want to factory reset the device and delete all user data and settings.
PS4: Manually Update System Software using USB Thumb Drive
The Sony PS4 requires a patch to the system during setup to enable several features such as Blu-ray movie playback and other online/social features. The PS4 can be updated via the XMB and System Update options. Additionally, it can be updated manually by downloading the update file onto a computer and USB drive for those users whose PS4 is not yet on the internet.