Lucid Dream Hemp Oil is made from premium quality ingredients in GMP Certified, FDA compliant facilities in the USA. Our Hemp Oil comes from Colorado and is of the highest purity and quality. Third party tested to ensure we are bringing you a premium product. Hemp Oil is RICH in MCT fatty acids, and Omega 3,6,9 fatty acids. Hemp Oil has many applications including help with sleep, anxiety disorders, depression, autism and inflammation. Please understand your dosages and read your research. MCT Oil may cause some stomach discomfort. If you have any questions please contact us.

Hemp Oil Isolate may help manage pain, provide stress support, assist with getting better sleep, limit inflammation, and is a natural anti-anxiety alternative.
Rich in Omega 3,6,9 fatty acids.
Each serving yields 100mg of Hemp Oil Extract. Take up to 3 times daily depending on your need. Hold under your tongue for 1-3 minutes before swallowing.
Hemp Oil is found to have ant-aging properties as well. Combined with a healthy diet and exercise this product may promote weight loss and add to a healthy lifestyle.
Please consult your physician prior to using this product. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

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BLUE BAYOU HEMP OIL in a tincture (dropper) provides many benefits to your daily life:

Reduces anxiety and stress
Relieves pain and inflammation
Better sleep
Balances mood
Supports heart health
Improves relaxation
Zero side effects

3 GREAT FLAVORS:
Natural
Berry
Peppermint

5 Different Sizes:
250mg
500mg
1000mg
2000mg
3000mg

Our hemp is rich Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids & other nutrients. The natural extract helps to balance skin tone, hydrate hair, support skin regeneration, increase hair strength and improve the quality of your nails.

We will always stay true to these standards:

?? Made in the USA
?? All Natural 100% Organic ingredients
?? Ultra Premium Hemp oil
?? Zero THC (no psychoactive effects)

How it is made:

All valuable nutrients are preserved & intact for optimal overall health.
DELICATE CO-2 EXTRACTION – CO-2 Extracted from non-GMO Hemp Plants & Seeds.
All-natural pure hemp oil naturally abundant in chlorophyll, essential fatty acids – Omega 3, 6, 9, amino acids, GLA, VITAMINS E, D & magnesium.

Your safety and satisfaction is at the forefront of our business. We will always strive to do everything possible to provide the highest level of customer service and value in every bottle.

Treat yourself to some Blue Bayou today

ORGANIC AND 100% PURE: Delivered to you in a tincture (dropper) bottle, we use only the highest quality ingredients for the best results because that’s what your body deserves
MADE IN USA: Our hemp is grown in the USA following the highest organic standards without pesticides and/or herbicides. We control the whole process to make sure you get the best quality hemp oils in every bottle
PAIN RELIEF YOU DESERVE: Our omega supplement of hemp oil gives you a natural way to relieve chronic pain, inflammation and more using the benefits of the hemp plant. It also provides anxiety & stress relief & promotes better sleep patterns
RICH IN NATURAL NUTRIENTS: All valuable nutrients are preserved & intact for optimal overall health. Hemp contains a wide range of valuable nutrients as well as essential fatty acids OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 which can help support overall well-being
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: We always provide a no-risk purchase and want you to be fully satisfied, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for any reason

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Nano-Enhaced LEVEL 3 is formulated for individuals with more extreme challenges. Nano technology is used in the field of health to increase bioavailability. The diameter of a human hair is 80,000 nanometers. Nano molecules can enter the cells and bloodstream faster and easier because of their size. Level 3 provides 30 MGs of Nano CBD per day. Nano is five times more bioavailable and magnifies the effectiveness of the daily milligrams of CBD. Place 10 drops on or under the tongue twice a day. Use topically by lightly massaging a few drops on the skin. To assimilate into the lungs and achieve a greater concentration into the bloodstream use a HPB approved CBD vape pen.

– SAVE YOUR MONEY: 300 mg per bottle. Each serving (10 drops) contains 30mg
– Our products are proudly Made in USA. Nano-Enhaced LEVEL 3 Organic Hemp extract is made from certified Colorado hemp in USA. Our Organic hemp oil is of the highest grade, Non-GMO, GlutenFree, no herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers. Buy with confidence!
– REDUCE ANXIETY AND PAIN – premium formula helps to reduce anxiety, support mood stabilization, decrease hormonal imbalances, improve sleep, boost brain and mood, ease pain, soothe stiffness, calm strained muscules, lower inflammation, relieve joint pain, boost metabolism and support weight loss.
– NON-PSYCHOTROPIC – Legal in all 50 states, our industrial hemp is organically grown only from certified Colorado hemp farms.
– LOADED WIT MCT OLS: and essential oils that promotes better brain and memory functions, energy boost, lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels

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Hemp’s grassy, earthy and green aroma is a potent mix that transports you to the wide-open spaces of nature.
Hemp, not to be confused with marijuana, is an annual herbaceous plant that has been cultivated for eons to capture a diverse array of benefits, including stress relief and skin care. When stresses and strains get you down, add a few drops of Hemp to a carrier oil and apply topically. Please note that Hemp does not contain CBD or THC.
Women-owned and family-operated since 2009, we personally source each essential oil and raw ingredient to ensure affordable prices without compromising quality. Voted the #1 Non-MLM essential oil company, it’s our pleasure to be your one-stop shop for all things aromatherapy.
As the leader in the essential oils industry, we value safety, quality and education in offering only the best aromatherapy products. For this reason, we test every batch of essential oils and provide GC/MS reports to our customers to ensure each oil’s therapeutic value and purity.
Each of our products is expertly formulated and hand-poured, including over 200 essential oils and synergy blends. We also offer a wide array of natural home and body products that are kind to the environment. Have a question about essential oils? Our certified aromatherapists are happy to lend a hand in your EO journey!

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Our Original Aloe After Sun Moisturizer formula and scent remain the same, but we’ve added two exceptional moisturizing oils – Hemp Seed Oil & Olive Oil. This naturally refreshing blend of skin softeners and moisturizers help to maintain your skin’s smooth, youthful appearance. Pamper your skin all year long and especially after sun exposure. 8-ounce consumer-friendly bottle with dispensing cap.

NOURISHING DAILY MOISTURIZER: Delicately combines Aloe, Hemp Seed Oil, and Olive Oil with Vitamin E for an indulgent moisturizer
ORIGINAL PANAMA JACK SCENT: Our classic, lightly scented formula improves your skin’s appearance with hydrating Hemp Seed Oil. Olive Oil and Vitamin E provide nutrients and antioxidants for healthier looking skin to help guard against the harmful drying effects of the sun, wind, cold and artificial indoor climates
PAMPER YOUR SKIN YEAR-ROUND: A little goes a long way with this lotion that helps to soothe and relieve your skin – from after a long day in the sun – to a cold winter’s night. Gentle and effective, this daily moisturizer is the ultimate all-seasons (summer, winter, spring, fall) skin essential
HELPS REPLENISH ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
8 FL OZ (fluid ounces), CONSUMER-FRIENDLY bottle with dispensing cap

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This is a last line product. Results may vary . Are you Suffering from the constant EAR RINING AND BUZZING that keeps you up all night?

Can focus or concentrate because of the annoying ring?

Have you tried other Tinnitus Relief Products without any improvements in your tinnitus?

Do you currently use

• Tinnitus headphones
• Tinnitus Pillows
• Tinnitus earplugs
• Tinnitus Ear Drops
• Tinnitus hearing aid

And still suffer from tinnitus?

If so try an all-natural tinnitus relief supplement designed to stop tinnitus in its tracks. Works fast and stays working. Ring FREE is the most powerful tinnitus relief formula on the market.

Ring Free Hemp Oil 1000mg and Tinnitus Vitamin provides Fast, Natural and lasting Tinnitus Relief or your money back! Simply the best Tinnitus supplements to eliminate ear pain, buzzing sounds and ringing from long term sound abuse. Out tinnitus capsules are backed with a tinnitus homeopathic formula loaded with Green Tea Leaf and Dandelion.
Ring Free Tinnitus Relief Supplements help reduce ear tinnitus allowing you to hear clear. Tinnitus Relief combo with Hemp Oil helps pain subside and helps you sleep better while eliminating the constant ringing sound associate with dried auditory canals and damage to the incus, stapes and malleolus. Lubricate the bones and start hearing better with the best clear tinnitus formula on the market.
Ring Free works well alone or with any tinnitus ear drops for even better tinnitus relief. Our proprietary tinnitus relief formula works in as quickly as 1 week and stays working. If you have tried other tinnitus therapy without luck, try RING FREE risk free for 30 days.
Each Tinnitus pill has watermelon powder, corn silk powder and a powerful juniper berry formula for the best tinnitus stop on the market. Our 30 Ml 1000mg Hemp oil for pain and sleep with alleviate ear pain and help you sleep through the night helping eliminate the madness in your ears
Ring free is proudly made in the USA and is offering a risk-free trial. If this is not the best tinnitus relief product send it back no questions asked. Ring free is expensive because it works. We never import products from INDIA or ASIA and employ only USA workers.

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YOOFORIC Chewing Gum is cultivated and packaged following the strictest regulatory guidelines to ensure our products are of the highest quality. It’s preservative free, non-gmo, contain no fillers, gluten-free, sugar-free and certified vegan. We only use premium, high-quality hemp oil that matters. As a chewing gum, YOOFORIC brings innovation to the market with its patented delivery system that allows all the action to happen in the mouth. PLUS, the simple act of chewing has scientifically been shown to help improve memory, cognitive function, oral health, and even stress! The long-lasting mint flavor and the consistency make it possible to chew it longer which increases absorption in the mouth! YOOFORIC gum, however, keeps the hemp oil in the mouth longer where it is absorbed without ever passing through the digestive system! Some people chew once a day, others twice! Take note of how your body is adapting on a daily and weekly basis and adjust your usage based on your desired effect.

PREMIUM HEMP OIL MATTERS: We’re on a mission to add a smile to your face, making the world more pleasant and healthy one piece at a time. Made with pure premium high-quality organic hemp oil extract loaded with a unique entourage of good stuff including vitamins and fatty acid Omega 3, 6, & 9! Certified Vegan!
CHILL, CHEW AND ENJOY: Enjoy feeling positive, focused and chill! YOOFORIC is not your average chewing gum – it’s an innovative patented delivery system! It’s long-lasting flavor and chewability help its important ingredients absorb in the mouth for quick absorption and high potency! Other products that are digested break down in the gut making them weaker.
CHEWING MATTERS: The very act of chewing has been shown to help improve emotion, memory, cognitive function, brain function, oral health, and even soothe stress! That’s why hemp oil in a gum is so important and innovative!
QUALITY FOCUS: Slow Down! Calm a racing mind before sleep! Wake up feeling refreshed ready to take on the day.
SUPPORT YOUR BODY’S NATURAL DEFENSE MECHANISMS: YOOFORIC’s innovative ingredient blend helps support your body’s own natural defense systems for mood, pain, relief, restlessness, aches, stress from anxiety, and inflammation!

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YOOFORIC Hemp Oil is cultivated and packaged following the strictest regulatory guidelines to ensure our products are of the highest quality. Our oils are preservative free, non-gmo, contain no fillers, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan friendly. We only use premium, high-quality hemp oil that matters. Some people use once a day, others twice! Take our hemp oil dose under the tongue, hold for 90 second, then swallow. Benefits are cumulative so enjoy at the same time each day, but best taken in the morning or right before sleep. Take note of how your body is adapting on a daily and weekly basis and adjust your usage based on your desired effect.

HEMP OIL THAT WORKS: We’re on a mission to add a smile to your face, making the world more pleasant and healthy one dropper at a time. Made with pure premium high-quality organic hemp oil extract loaded with a unique entourage of good stuff including vitamins and fatty acid Omega 3, 6, & 9! All of our oils are vegan-friendly.
CHILL AND ENJOY – ONE DROPPER AT A TIME: Enjoy feeling positive, focused and chill! YOOFORIC is not your average hemp oil – it tastes great and absorbs quickly in the mouth for high potency! Other products that are digested break down in the gut making them weaker.
QUALITY FOCUS: Slow Down! Calm a racing mind before bed! Wake up feeling soothed and refreshed ready to take on the day.
SUPPORT YOUR BODY’S NATURAL DEFENSE MECHANISMS: YOOFORIC’s innovative ingredient blend helps support your body’s own natural defense systems for mood, emotion, pain, relief, restlessness, aches, stress from anxiety, and inflammation!
FOUR NEW FLAVORS: With four tasty flavors to choose from, YOOFORIC will be your new favorite indulgence with purpose. Chocolate Mint, Lemon Citrus, Passion Fruit, and Peppermint.

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YOOFORIC Hemp Oil is cultivated and packaged following the strictest regulatory guidelines to ensure our products are of the highest quality. Our oils are preservative free, non-gmo, contain no fillers, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan friendly. We only use premium, high-quality hemp oil that matters. Some people use once a day, others twice! Take our hemp oil dose under the tongue, hold for 90 second, then swallow. Benefits are cumulative so enjoy at the same time each day, but best taken in the morning or right before sleep. Take note of how your body is adapting on a daily and weekly basis and adjust your usage based on your desired effect.

HEMP OIL THAT WORKS: We’re on a mission to add a smile to your face, making the world more pleasant and healthy one dropper at a time. Made with pure premium high-quality organic hemp oil extract loaded with a unique entourage of good stuff including vitamins and fatty acid Omega 3, 6, & 9! All of our oils are vegan-friendly.
CHILL AND ENJOY – ONE DROPPER AT A TIME: Enjoy feeling positive, focused and chill! YOOFORIC is not your average hemp oil – it tastes great and absorbs quickly in the mouth for high potency! Other products that are digested break down in the gut making them weaker.
QUALITY FOCUS: Slow Down! Calm a racing mind before bed! Wake up feeling soothed and refreshed ready to take on the day.
SUPPORT YOUR BODY’S NATURAL DEFENSE MECHANISMS: YOOFORIC’s innovative ingredient blend helps support your body’s own natural defense systems for mood, emotion, pain, relief, restlessness, aches, stress from anxiety, and inflammation!
FOUR NEW FLAVORS: With four tasty flavors to choose from, YOOFORIC will be your new favorite indulgence with purpose. Chocolate Mint, Lemon Citrus, Passion Fruit, and Peppermint.

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YOOFORIC Hemp Oil is cultivated and packaged following the strictest regulatory guidelines to ensure our products are of the highest quality. Our oils are preservative free, non-gmo, contain no fillers, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan friendly. We only use premium, high-quality hemp oil that matters. Some people use once a day, others twice! Take our hemp oil dose under the tongue, hold for 90 second, then swallow. Benefits are cumulative so enjoy at the same time each day, but best taken in the morning or right before sleep. Take note of how your body is adapting on a daily and weekly basis and adjust your usage based on your desired effect.

HEMP OIL THAT WORKS: We’re on a mission to add a smile to your face, making the world more pleasant and healthy one dropper at a time. Made with pure premium high-quality organic hemp oil extract loaded with a unique entourage of good stuff including vitamins and fatty acid Omega 3, 6, & 9! All of our oils are vegan-friendly.
CHILL AND ENJOY – ONE DROPPER AT A TIME: Enjoy feeling positive, focused and chill! YOOFORIC is not your average hemp oil – it tastes great and absorbs quickly in the mouth for high potency! Other products that are digested break down in the gut making them weaker.
QUALITY FOCUS: Slow Down! Calm a racing mind before bed! Wake up feeling soothed and refreshed ready to take on the day.
SUPPORT YOUR BODY’S NATURAL DEFENSE MECHANISMS: YOOFORIC’s innovative ingredient blend helps support your body’s own natural defense systems for mood, emotion, pain, relief, restlessness, aches, stress from anxiety, and inflammation!
FOUR NEW FLAVORS: With four tasty flavors to choose from, YOOFORIC will be your new favorite indulgence with purpose. Chocolate Mint, Lemon Citrus, Passion Fruit, and Peppermint.

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Watching TV is America’s favorite pastime, with almost 80% of us watching TV on a given day. The average American watches more than four hours of TV each day. That’s 28 hours a week we spend watching TV! And it works out at two months of nonstop TV-watching a year! This means that in a... Continue...

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In this post, we’ll show you how to get paid to write lesson plans. Teaching is obviously one of the most important and impactful careers out there. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to impact the lives of many people for the rest of their lives. But as noble and important as the teaching... Continue...

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Your credit score is an important part of your financial health. It can impact everything from whether you get approved for a credit card to whether you are able to rent an apartment. Despite this, 1 in 8 Americans have no idea what their credit score is. Since your credit score does have such an... Continue...

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While there are tons of cheap vegan meal recipes, when people hear that you don’t eat meat, one of the big questions they have is, isn’t that expensive? Most people assume that eating a vegan diet has to be super expensive. Largely, that’s due to the fact that most people think to eat a meat-free,... Continue...

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Looking for some Airbnb coupons? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’ll list valid Airbnb promo codes that actually work in 2020 and my favorite sites and tools that’ll help you get Airbnb discounts. Why Use Coupons? Even though there are a lot of competition and Airbnb alternatives these days, Airbnb... Continue...

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In recent years, many companies have found ways to let people earn money on the internet. One of the best ways to earn some extra spare cash is by taking internet surveys. In this Survey Club review, we’ll show you how this site can help you earn money and if it’s actually worth joining. What... Continue...

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If you own an Amazon Kindle, it’s safe to say you wouldn’t mind finding and downloading free books so you can save money on Kindle books. Although a specific number of Kindles sold is not known, that number is estimated to be between 20 and 90 million! And with everything that’s going on right now,... Continue...

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Orlando gets more than 60 million visitors a year! And it’s not hard to see why. With a plethora of attractions available from Disneyland and Universal, there’s plenty to do in Orlando, Florida. The problem is much of it doesn’t come cheap! If you’re going to visit Orlando and you’re on a budget, you might... Continue...

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Are you looking for apps like Shopkick that you can use to make money on your phone? Shopkick is a website where you can earn free gift cards for things like: Shopping in-store: You earn points, called kicks, when you walk into a partner store, scan select products, or make purchases. Online shopping: You can... Continue...

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The average American spends $1,700 on clothes each year! You can cut your spending and save money on clothes by shopping at the right stores. I love shopping for clothes online. You can see everything right in front of you. You can take your time shopping, and the best part is that if you shop... Continue...

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Whether you’re stuck indoors with nothing better to do or on the move and in need of entertaining, free ebooks are the answer. And Wattpad is a useful app which helps you find and read free books.

In this article, we explore the Wattpad app, explaining what it is, what it does, and how you can use it to read one of the free ebooks from its expansive library.

What Is Wattpad?

Wattpad is a little different from traditional ebook distributors like Amazon. Wattpad is more of a social reading experience that aims to connect authors to readers. Authors can publish stories—even works in progress—to the platform, and readers can like and comment on their favorite entries.

There are many different genres for you to browse, from Fantasy to LGBTQ+-themed stories to a genre just called “Werewolf.” You can also sort books by tags to find sub-genres that you’re a fan of.

Given Wattpad’s nature, you won’t find popular and famous books here for free. If you’re on the hunt for those, you should check out how to download thousands of free ebooks formatted for modern e-readers. You will, however, find independent authors with stories for you to read, like, and comment on.

How to Get Started With Wattpad for Android and iOS

You can read stories directly from the Wattpad website on any device, but for the sake of this article, we’re going to focus on how to read stories using the Android and iOS app.

How to Download and Sign Up to Wattpad

To start, download the free Wattpad app for Android or iOS. It’s a good idea to grab it from the official store instead of a third-party one, as unauthorized stores may harbor malware.

Once the app finishes downloading, you’ll need a Wattpad account. You can make one by opening the app, then tapping Don’t have an account? Sign up underneath the login fields. Alternatively, you can sign up using a Facebook or Google account, which is a good option if you plan on sharing your reading habits with your friends.

Download: Wattpad for Android | iOS (Free)

How to Find Something to Read on Wattpad

Now that you’re all set up, Wattpad will show you some stories to read. This can be a little much, so here’s how to cut through the information overload and find something good to read.

First of all, if you’re using Wattpad just to read free ebooks, keep an eye out for the paid stories. Paid stories have a free preview, but you need to spend money to read the rest. To avoid these books, look for the paid stories icon: it looks like a stack of coins behind a dollar symbol.

To get started, tap the Search and browse bar at the top. When you do, Wattpad will show you all the genres it supports. Tap on one to view all the stories under that genre.

Alternatively, you can search for stories that fit your favorite styles. If you enter a word, Wattpad will search that word in the title and description of every ebook. For example, searching “cyberpunk” will find books with “cyberpunk” in the title or description.

You can also prefix a word with a hash symbol to search the book tags. This is a good option if you’re trying to find books under a specific subgenre. For example, searching “#cyberpunk” will bring up every book with “cyberpunk” in its tags.

How to Read Free Wattpad Ebooks

Now that you’ve found something you want to read, it’s time to dive in. Wattpad works a little differently from other ebook readers, so let’s break down how these books work and how to read them.

How to Read a Wattpad Ebook

When you select a book, tap the Read button to start reading. You should now see the start of the book. You can read more of it by scrolling down. Each book is broken up into chapters; you can see how far you are in the current section by looking at the scroll bar on the right.

When you reach the bottom of a chapter, do one more scroll to view an ad. These ads make it look like you’ve finished the book, but don’t worry. Simply scroll past the ad as you would a page, and the next chapter will start.

How to Move Between Chapters

If you want to skip between the different chapters, you can do this by tapping the screen. This reveals the top and bottom toolbars, which hide while you read. Now, tap the three bars in the top-right, then select the chapter you want to jump to from the chapter menu.

How to Add a Book to Your Library

From this chapter menu, you can also tap Add to library. This will add the current ebook to a digital library for easy access later. If you try to stop reading a book that isn’t in your library, Wattpad will remind you if you want to add it. To revisit a book in your library, tap the three-book icon at the bottom of the homepage.

How to Read and Make Comments on an Ebook

As you’re reading, you may see a speech bubble in the right margin with a number in it. This means someone has commented on that part of the book; the number tells you how many comments there are. Tap the speech bubble to see what people are saying about that part.

If you have something you want to say yourself, press and hold on the part you want to comment on. This highlights the sentence you pressed on. Then, tap the speech bubble that appears in the top-right. You can now type your comment, with the piece you’re commenting on visible at the top of the screen.

Fill Your Digital Ebook Library for Less

If you’re a ravenous reader but tight on money, it’s never been easier to read ebooks for free. For example, you can use Wattpad to check out free ebooks from independent authors, and even make comments which the author can read.

If Wattpad doesn’t satiate your desire for books, be sure to check out the best sites to download free ebooks.

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An overheating computer may lead to unexpected shutdowns, lost data, and hardware damage. It’s important to cool down your PC and maintain its temperature.

Your productivity won’t come to a dead stop if you know all about the different ways to prevent your computer from overheating. Proper cooling will also contribute to PC performance and component longevity.

How to Check Your Computer’s Temperature

It’s easy to check the temperature of your PC, but knowing what to do with that information is the most important thing.

There are various free tools that will monitor the PC temperature of all the components in your computer. Generally, the temperature of the processor (CPU) and graphics card (GPU) are the most important figures.

You may already have a program installed that can provide these figures. For example, if you have an AMD graphics card then you can use the Radeon Software to check GPU temperature. Equally, if you have a Ryzen CPU then you can use Ryzen Master.

Don’t worry if you don’t have these programs or aren’t sure. You can download something like HWMonitor, which allows you to check both the temperature of your PC parts and the voltage readings. The voltage levels are important when overclocking, since raising these will raise PC temperatures and contribute to overheating.

The temperatures and variables listed will change as your computer takes on more work and you will see they constantly change.

Computers taking on gaming or intensive processing are “under heavy load”, while PCs in an unused state are “idle.” Idle temperature readings differ from temperatures received when a PC is under load.

What Temperature Should My Computer Be?

There is no ideal temperature for your computer. It will depend on what components you have.

For example, if you have a powerful graphics card then it wouldn’t be unreasonable for it to reach 70 to 80°C while gaming.

PC parts, by design, are meant to take a lot of heat. Measures should be taken, however, to prevent further heating. Modern components will throttle your computer if they reach too high a temperature—so if you notice a significant slowdown, chances are there’s too much heat.

You also don’t want your computer to be too cold either. If it’s below room temperature, there’s a risk of water droplets building on the components from moisture.

It’s normal for all the components to have separate temperatures. You should refer to your manufacturer’s specifications to see what their recommended temperatures are.

For more information, check out our guide to what your PC operating temperatures should be.

Free Ways to Cool Down Your Computer

Relocate Your Computer

Your computer is more likely to collect dust the lower it is to the floor, especially if the room is carpeted. As we’ll go into shortly, loads of dust inside the case could increase temperature.

You should also ensure your computer is at a suitable distance from any heat sources, like a radiator, and not trapped in a corner. There needs to be enough room for the fans on the computer to pull in and push out air.

Clean Inside Your Computer

Dust builds up in any computer, no matter the case. The dust clogs up vents and fans, which in turn traps hot air. A quick clean every couple of months can help maintain a cool flow of air.

Before you clean inside the computer, make sure the system is powered off and the power cable unplugged. Then, grab an air blower and a microfiber cloth. Ideally, you should do this outside so you’re not kicking up dust inside, but that may not be possible if the weather is poor.

First, clean each and every fan in your computer. This includes your CPU fan, external fans, and your power supply fan (although you should not separate this fan from its unit.) Hold the fan still and blast it with a can of compressed air to get rid of the dust, and clean the blades with your cloth.

Other parts will require a quick once-over with the blower and your cloth. Just try to clean as much noticeable dust as possible—and ensure it goes outside the case, rather than settling back in it.

Set Higher Fan Speeds

Default fan configurations can contribute to overheating. Your fans may be running too slowly to actually cool down the components effectively.

You can use a program like SpeedFan to change the revolutions per minute (RPM) of the fan. The higher the RPM, the faster the fan will spin. The RPM limit will depend on the fan you have.

You shouldn’t need to run your fans at full RPM all the time since that’s unnecessary wear and noise. Instead, you can use SpeedFan to set a fan curve. This tells your fans to run at specific RPMs depending on the temperature.

Set a smooth curve so you don’t hear the fans constantly spinning up and down as the temperatures fluctuate. Find out what your idle temperatures are and set the fans to run consistently just above this level. Then, set a smooth curve from there so that the fans can spin faster should the computer get hotter.

Maintain Proper Airflow

Maintaining proper airflow is vital to keeping a cool PC. Yet, maintaining proper airflow isn’t just about keeping your computer clean. It has to do with fan orientation as well. Proper airflow doesn’t simply require added fans. It also means maintaining a middle ground between positive and negative pressure.

Positive airflow is when the cool, outside air rushes into the system. Negative airflow is when hot, inside air rushes outward. Aim for neutral airflow, wherein an equal amount of cool air is rushed in and the hot air is exhausted out. If you’re ever confused about how to orient your case fan, there should be an indicator on the fan itself to show which way air is being directed.

Check online to see if your case manufacturer has specific advice about airflow. For example, some cases will benefit from front intake fans, while for others this will have no impact.

Paid Ways to Cool Down Your Computer

These measures aren’t expensive, but upgrading or replacing PC components to lower temperature readings may end up saving your computer parts and energy in the long run.

If your PC is shutting down every so often because of overheating issues, it’s typically better to spend some dollars to ensure the safety of your parts rather than shopping for a new computer.

Reapply Thermal Paste

Thermal paste fills in the space between the heatsink and the processor chip. The heatsink distributes the heat created by your PC components to metal sheets. The metal sheets are then cooled off by fans.

Reapplying thermal paste on an old CPU heat sink should lower the temperatures. However, you only really need to do this if you ever remove or replace the CPU cooler, or if you’ve had the computer for many years. Obsessively reapplying thermal paste is pointless.

Buy Larger Fans

If you have a basic computer case, chances are the fans aren’t the most efficient.

Fans are often cheap, durable, easy to install, and can drastically improve your computer’s airflow and general temperature readings. Before you try to buy the biggest fan you can find, look up the specifications of your case. More often than not, these specs will clarify how many fans you can mount, the size of the fans, and where they should be located.

Larger fans are usually better because they can pull more air. They can also run at lower RPM than smaller fans for the same efficiency, which helps reduce the noise.

Upgrade Your CPU Cooler

Your CPU probably came with a cooler, known as a “stock cooler”, but it’s unlikely to be very powerful.

Larger CPU coolers will provide bigger heatsinks and fans, which will dissipate a larger amount of heat from your CPU. This is due to the larger surface area of the heatsinks which absorb larger amounts of heat cast from CPU activity.

Larger CPU fans and heatsinks require a larger space, so make sure your cooler will fit your case before springing for the biggest you can find.

Check out some of the best cooling systems for your computer if you need advice on what to buy.

Keep Your PC Cool Even With Intensive Gaming

Not only can overheated computer parts lead to random shutdowns, but they can also lead to permanent damage to your PC. Even if you aren’t having immediate overheating problems, remember that a cooler computer is a happier one.

Hopefully, your computer is now running cool. To celebrate, enjoy its power and play some demanding PC games.

Read the full article: How to Prevent Computer Overheating and Keep Your PC Cool

Are you #confused by all of the hashtags on Instagram? With a barrage of #instagood, #l4l, #f4f, #photooftheday, and #igers on every social media post, you’re definitely not alone. So what does #fmspad mean? What is #bhfyp’s full form? And what does #iamtb stand for?

In this article we explain the meanings of various Instagram hashtags. Which will help you use them to gain views and likes on your posts. All without annoying your followers.

What Does #instagood Mean on Instagram?

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@diegostevnson If you never chase your dreams, you will never catch them. Adventures are out there. .

A post shared by inspiration feature account (@instagood) on Mar 18, 2020 at 6:04am PDT

#instagood is a widely used hashtag which should be used only on your very best photos. In short, it signifies that the user is especially proud of the photo.

But in practice, many use it on almost any photo. Why?

The obvious reason is that people like every photo they take, so each must deserve the hashtag. The second is that #instagood actually originated with an Instagram account (@instagood) which uses the hashtag to feature the best photos. They also promote a second account, @2instagood, and prompt users to use the new hashtag, #2instagood.

What Does #instamood Mean on Instagram?

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Flying time

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Very much like #instagood, #instamood is also connected to an Instagram account which primarily features photos of flowers, animals, and sunsets. Use the #instamood hashtag if the photo you’ve taken reflects your mood. In practice, all photos reflect some kind of mood, so #instamood can always be applicable, meaning it’s widely used. Since the account is popular, it could be a good way to get your photo noticed.

What Does #photooftheday Mean on Instagram?

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• Winner @jasonmpeterson • Mention @luka04 if you want to be featured

A post shared by Photooftheday (@photooftheday) on Oct 17, 2018 at 1:29pm PDT

This isn’t a meaningless hashtag used by all in an attempt to give more importance to average images. Like many other popular hashtags, it’s connected to an account.

The moderators of @photooftheday find one image each day and share it with the account’s sizable number of followers. Obviously, the chosen photo must bear the #photooftheday hashtag.

Businesses can also use the hashtag to inform followers that they intend to use the platform every day, attracting a dedicated readership. You’ll also see a variation of this, which is #picoftheday.

What Does #igdaily Mean on Instagram?

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And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secret are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic, will never find it. @road.and.food . . ??????????? ?????? ? @storiesofdarjeeling #storiesofdarjeeling #merodarjeeling .. . .? ?#darjeeling #lepchajagat #darjeelingtourism #travelgram #shetravels #femaletraveller #beautiful_world #igdaily #igtravel #wowplacestogo #travel #travelblogger #woods #intothewoods #forest #mypixeldiary #mytraveldairy #natgeoyourshot #himgeo #himalayangeographic #indiapictures #darjeelingtown

A post shared by Stories of Darjeeling (@storiesofdarjeeling) on Mar 19, 2020 at 7:33am PDT

This is similar to #photofotheday, albeit with less gravitas. #igdaily means you’re either sharing content every day (add #igdailypic or #igdailyphoto to make this clear) or that your photo includes something that you do daily.

Share a part of your normal routine. Tell people your exercise regime. Let your followers know what you love doing frequently.

What Does #igers Mean on Instagram?

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From London enjoy this architecture photo by @cosplore at @igerslondon ??? #igerslondon #igersUK #igers

A post shared by Igers Instagramers (@igers) on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:33pm PDT

This is one of the more obscure hashtags, but #igers simply means “Instagrammers”. If you tag your photo with this hashtag, it means you’re using Instagram.

It should go without saying, yet the hashtag became popular as a means to build a community. This gave rise to the @igers account.

What Do #tbt and #throwbackthursday Mean?

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My thoughts are back to these beautiful places in Thailand? but for now I am sitting safely at home! #StayAtHome #StayHome . I hope you all have an amazing and safe day!???? _____ ?Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand _________________________________ #polishgirl #in #thailand #visitthailand #watpho #bangkokfashion #beautiful #tbt #inlovewiththisplace #whataplace #whataview #bangkok #gtllove #sheisnotlost #femaletravelbloggers #citizenfemme #travelingpost #ladiesgoneglobal #girlsborntotravel #dametravel #darlingescapes #bdteam #travelinspiration #travelbloggers #travel #picoftheday #travelthroughtheworld #discoverunder30k

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#tbt and #throwbackthursday are two of the most popular hashtags on social media, but what do they mean?

Throwback Thursday is a great way to wallow in nostalgia by posting old photos. Often, these photos are selfies to show how much you’ve changed in the intervening years. The main problem with this hashtag is that it’s sometimes used as part of those copy-paste hashtag lists, and the photos it’s used on have nothing to do with Throwback Thursday.

It’s so popular, it’s spawned a #flashbackfriday sibling, which includes similar content (for those who missed their opportunity the previous day).

What Does #motivation and #motivationmonday Mean on Instagram?

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#writer #happy #thoughts #quotestoliveby #followforfollowback #storywa #positivevibes #motivation #dailyquotes #writing #words #likes #quotescinta #viral #photooftheday #instadaily #memes #lifestyle #happiness #poem #quotesdaily #loveyourself #goals #shayari #music #instaquotes #motivational #motivationalquotes #quotesoftheday

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#motivationmonday first came to prominence on Twitter, used to share inspirational quotes for workers to start a new week feeling energized. It’s used similarly on Instagram, as is #motivation, although it’s increasingly tagged to photos of people at the gym or exercising elsewhere.

Of course, not everyone is motivated by others flexing their muscles, so some users attach the hashtags to images of people working on laptops.

What Does #fmspad Mean on Instagram?

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Day 19 – Black + White. Black Panther pins. #fms_ #photoaday #fmspad #fmsphotochallenge #fms  #photochallenge #marvel #fms_blackandwhite #marvelcomics #littlemomentsapp #fatmumslim #blackpanther #enamelpins #pins #pingame #flair #pinsofig #pinstagram #pincollector #pinlife

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This hashtag stands for Fat Mum Slim Photo A Day, and is a challenge set by the Fat Mum Slim blog. Every month, a list of daily hashtags is revealed and anyone taking part needs to think creatively to take the best related photo they can. Be as literal or as figurative as you like. Interpret the hashtags however you wish.

Although it began in January 2012, it remains popular with Instagrammers who keep up-to-date with the latest hashtag challenges. Keep an eye on related hashtags, #fms_, #fmsphotochallenge, and #fatmumslim.

What Does #bhfyp Mean on Instagram?

#bhfyp is automatically generated by Best-Hashtag.com, and means Best Hashtag For Your Post. The site is a research tool to get more likes and followers on Instagram, particularly useful for brands and would-be influencers. #bhfyp is listed last in your posts if you use the service.

If you search for the hashtag, you’ll certainly see an eclectic mix of posts!

What Does #iamtb Mean on Instagram?

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Pyramid of Khafre. August 2008. * * ?? Piensa siempre a lo grande ?. Éste fue mi primer "gran" viaje cuando empecé a trabajar. * * ??Always think big ?. This was my first "big" trip when I started to work. * * #egypt #pyramids #gizahpyramids #khafrepyramid #wonderful_places #travelmethat #traveltheworld #your_worldcapture #worldwecapture #total_myworld #myplanet_shots #your_worldcapture #asi_es_miplaneta #gowiththeflow #beforeidie #ilovetotravel #globetrotter #wanderlust #adventuretrotters #theartistvision #yomequedoencasa #istayathome #espectacular_shot #total_shot #amazing_shot #iamtb #travelRepost

A post shared by Go With The Flow (@go_with_the_flow_ml) on Mar 19, 2020 at 1:00pm PDT

Given that TB also stands for tuberculosis, this isn’t the ideal hashtag, but it’s an increasingly popular one used by people on vacation.

It means I Am Travel Blogging, so tag this in snaps of exotic locations—although do so after you come home or you risk your security. This is one of the Instagram hashtags you’ll want to follow; it’s a way of seeing the world without leaving the comfort of your living room.

What Does #instagramhub Mean on Instagram?

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Think of #instagramhub as the main hub for all sorts of content from all sorts of users. Use this hashtag to attract attention by reaching a wider audience. It’s something many Instagrammers add to every post.

Search #instagramhub and you’ll see a mix of selfies (which some further hashtag as #me), inspirational quotes, travel photos, art, and animals.

What Does #jj Mean on Instagram?

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? Good day JJers! It’s @Arashrimus and Today’s theme at “Thursdays with Arash” in @JJCommunity is “DREAMY” ? . . . ?? Ever dreamt of having the much needed “me time” away from the distractions of life to make peace with yourself? Our forth feature of the day is a dreamy take on such occasion! / A big congratulations to @luzmafer for creating such mesmerizing image and a super thanks to @jj_editor_susanblanda for the initial featuring. ?? . . . ? Do kindly keep tagging your “DREAMY” shots to #jj_forum_2910 as I still have 1 more amazing shot to feature for today’s theme. . . Yours Sincerely, @arashrimus

A post shared by The #JJ Community (@jjcommunity) on Mar 12, 2020 at 9:54am PDT

This is another hashtag that builds a community, this time around photographer, Josh Johnson (@jjcommunity). #jj  is just one in a long list of similar hashtags (e.g., #jj_forum, #jj_daily) which are used to enter all kinds of contests, and to simply become part of this community.

What Does #iphonesia Mean on Instagram?

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#nature #sky #sun #summer #beach #beautiful #pretty #sunset #sunrise #blue #flowers #night #tree #twilight #clouds #beauty #light #photooftheday #love #green #skylovers #dusk #weather #day #red #iphonesia #mothernature

A post shared by @ enictenresimler1 on Mar 19, 2020 at 12:21am PDT

#iphonesia has grown exponentially, but there’s some misunderstanding over what it actually means. Some use it as “iPhone amnesia”, as in an image you’d forgotten you had taken. However, for most Instagrammers, it’s used to build the social media community in Indonesia. Certainly the latter meaning gains credence as it has spawned an account, @iphonesia.

What Does #dogstagram Mean on Instagram?

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Summer is coming ?:@amora.golden.retriever

A post shared by Golden Retrievers World ? (@retrieverglow) on Mar 19, 2020 at 4:16am PDT

Search for #dogstagram or #dogstagramming to find lots of pictures of cute dogs. And yes, looking at gorgeous puppies should tide you over from quite some time.

What Do #l4l, #likeforlike, #lb, and #like4like Mean on Instagram?

There are several variations of these hashtags, all widely popular. In a nutshell, using them on a post means you’re going to like someone else’s photo in exchange for them liking one of yours. Did 30 people like your photos? You’re going to have to like a photo by every single one of those users too. It’s tedious, but if you’re really desperate for likes, it’s one way to get them.

A similar hashtag is #f4f, or #follow4follow, which means you will follow back anyone who follows you. It’s a good way to gain more followers on Instagram.

What Does #tfl Mean on Instagram?

This has multiple meanings, one of which is Tag For Likes—similar to the above #l4l variations. Some of these use #tflers instead.

If you live in the UK, however, it means Transport for London, so you’ll typically see pictures of the underground. Elsewhere, inspirational quotes tagged #tfl stand for Tips For Life.

Don’t Overdo the Instagram Hashtags!

Instagram lets you add up to 30 hashtags to every photo, making it one of the most hashtag-heavy networks available. The copy-and-paste habit of many users also helps the disproportionate proliferation of hashtags on Instagram. Nonetheless, they’re useful to curate content and keep track of the latest developments and interests.

Instagram can be a confusing place, but it has lots of benefits, including letting you stay in touch with friends and family via Direct Messages. If you have any questions, check out our guide to Instagram DMs.

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Read the full article: A Guide to the Instagram Hashtags No One Understands

Removable disk drives—either USB flash drives or external hard drives—should be easy to use. But in some cases, you may connect your drive to a Windows PC or another device with a USB port and find the external hard drive isn’t showing up.

This problem has several possible causes: partition issues on the external drive, using the wrong file system, dead USB ports, or driver issues in Windows. In a worst-case scenario, the drive itself may be dead.

Let’s take a look at how to diagnose undetected external drives in Windows. Note that this guide is also available as a video:

Make Sure Your Drive Powers On

This is a preliminary step, but one worth checking. Nearly every flash drive and many external hard drives don’t require a separate power source—they receive power over USB. However, some desktop external drives do have dedicated power cables, or at least a physical power switch.

If this is the case for you and your external hard drive is not showing up, you could have an issue with the power cable. Try plugging it into another power outlet, or swap the cable if possible. Check for flashing lights on the unit that indicate activity before moving on.

External Hard Drive Still Not Showing Up?

When your hard drive is not showing up, try these points in order. First, we’ll check whether Windows detects the hard disk when you plug it in. Plug your removable drive into your computer if it isn’t already.

1. Check the Drive in Disk Management

Open the Disk Management tool. To do so, press Windows Key + X (or right-click the Start button) to open the Power User menu and select Disk Management from the list. You can also open the Run dialog with Windows + R and enter diskmgmt.msc to open this utility.

As the name suggests, Disk Management lets you see all the hard disks connected to your computer. You can review sizes, partitions, and other disk information.

You should see your external drive listed in the Disk Management window, likely below your primary and any secondary disks. Even if it doesn’t appear in the This PC window because it doesn’t contain any partitions, it should show up here as Removable.

If you do see the drive here, jump down to section four, “Create a New Volume and Assign a Drive Letter.” There, you’ll partition and/or format it properly so Windows and other devices can access it.

If your external drive is still not showing up, continue on. You’ll need to determine why your drive isn’t recognized. It’s possible you have a hardware issue, driver problem, or a dead drive.

2. Try Another USB Port and Computer

The problem may not lie with your device, but the port you’re using to connect it to your computer.

Unplug the drive from its current USB port and try plugging it into another port on your computer. If it works in one USB port but not another, you may have a dead USB port.

If you’ve plugged the drive into a USB hub, try connecting it directly to the computer instead. Some USB hubs don’t provide enough power for your external drive to function.

What if the drive doesn’t show up in Disk Management even after trying both of these steps? It’s tough to know for certain whether the drive is bad or your computer is having a problem. If you have another computer nearby, try plugging the hard disk into it to check whether it’s detected.

If the drive doesn’t work on any computer you plug it into, the drive itself is likely dead and you’ll need to replace it. When you try another machine, be sure to check whether it appears in the computer’s Disk Management window, not just This PC, as discussed above.

3. Troubleshoot Driver Issues

If the drive does show up on other computers—or you don’t have another computer around to check—Windows may have a driver problem with your device. You can check for this using the Device Manager.

You’ll find a shortcut to the Device Manager under the same Windows + X menu mentioned earlier. You can also enter devmgmt.msc into the Run dialog to open it.

Expand the Disk drives category and check for any devices with a yellow exclamation point next to them. If you see a this symbol, that device has a driver problem.

Right-click the device with the issue, select Properties, and look at the error message. This error message can help you fix the problem; you may want to perform a Google search for the error message you find.

Driver problems are often tricky to fix. If the problem started recently, try running System Restore to roll back the changes.

If this doesn’t work, you can try the Update Driver button to install an updated driver. However, this rarely finds a new driver for generic devices like flash drives. Instead, you may want to check the manufacturer’s website for a specific driver for your external hard drive.

The Driver menu for your drive in the Device Manager has a few other options. Roll Back Driver button will revert any recent driver updates, which probably won’t have an effect if System Restore didn’t work.

As a final resort, use the Uninstall button to remove the device from your system. Hopefully, upon rebooting, Windows will reinstall the driver and configure it correctly when you reconnect the drive.

4. Create a New Drive Volume

If your device showed up in Disk Management in Step 1 or one of the above troubleshooting steps made it show up, you’re ready to initialize the drive so it’s usable. Aside from showing you basic information, the Disk Management tool can fix partition and file system issues with your drive.

If your removable drive shows only Unallocated space, you’ll need to create a new partition on it. This allows Windows and other operating systems to use it. To do so, right-click anywhere on the Unallocated space, select New Simple Volume, and go through the wizard to create a new partition.

If your drive is partitioned (meaning it doesn’t have Unallocated space) and you still can’t see it, ensure it has a drive letter set. This should happen automatically, but if you’ve manually removed the drive letter, the drive may not be accessible in Windows.

To change the drive letter, right-click the removable drive’s partition and select Change Drive Letter and Paths. If the device doesn’t already have a letter, click Add and choose one. If it does, click Change and try another one.

Something later in the alphabet, like G or J, is standard for removable drives and will work fine.

5. Format the Drive

If the drive appears partitioned, but you still can’t access it, it’s probably partitioned with a different file system.

For instance, you may have formatted the drive with the XFS file system from Linux or APFS on a Mac. Windows can’t read these file systems. You’ll thus need to reformat the drive with the newer NTFS or older FAT32 file system so Windows will be able to recognize it.

To reformat a partition in the Disk Management utility, right-click it and select Format.

Note that formatting will erase all files on your drive, so you should copy any important files on it to another device before continuing. If you formatted the drive on a Linux or Mac machine, take it to a computer running that OS and back up the files before you format it.

When you format, you can give the drive a new name if you like. Leave Allocation unit size as Default; leaving Perform a quick format checked is fine too. More importantly, you’ll need to select a file system. Which one you should choose depends on the type of drive and what you use it for.

If you have a small flash drive, it likely came formatted as FAT32. In most cases, this is the best choice. While FAT32 can’t save files over 4GB and only supports volumes up to 2TB, it’s unlikely you’ll run into either of these issues using a flash drive. More importantly, FAT32 is compatible with all sorts of devices, such as cameras, media players, game consoles, and more.

NTFS is the modern standard for Windows, but there’s really nothing to gain by using it on a flash drive. Many older devices aren’t compatible with NTFS. Thus, we recommend formatting as FAT32 for flash drives and SD cards, and NTFS for large external hard drives.

You do have two other file system options. exFAT is a Microsoft file system that supports larger files that FAT32, but isn’t as widely compatible. We’ve compared FAT32 and exFAT if you’re interested. FAT is ancient, so you can ignore that one.

Your External Drive, Fixed and Recognized Again

Following this process when external hard drives don’t show up should solve most of the disk recognition issues you’ll encounter. If you’ve tried the drive with multiple computers and it never shows up in the Disk Management window after these steps, the drive is probably dead.

In that case, check out the best portable hard drives you can buy. Just make sure you know the important information about buying a hard drive.

Read the full article: External Drive Not Showing Up or Recognized? 5 Potential Fixes to Try

Your phone’s keyboard needs to do more than just input text. GIFs, emojis, Bitmojis, and other media are integral parts of messaging today. Integrating them into your keyboard makes it easy to send GIFs, as you don’t have to open your browser and copy them.

Here are the best GIF keyboards for texting on Android. While each keyboard has its own charms, you can install multiple and switch between them quickly, too.

1. Gboard: Default but Excellent

Gboard is the default keyboard for Android, but not everyone is aware of everything it can do. Even if you use the Samsung keyboard for GIFs and texting on your Samsung phone, try out Gboard (or another alternative keyboard app, like SwiftKey, which also supports GIFs).

You might be surprised to know Gboard has a strong GIF game, and lets you easily add any type of media.

Tap the smiley icon next to the space bar to see a menu for emojis, Bitmojis, stickers, GIFs, and regular emoticons. The first magnifying glass icon is a universal search across all categories. While it supports everything, Gboard shines as the best GIF keyboard for Android texting.

Tap GIF to find a search bar, popular tags, and your recently used GIFs. This is a Google search on popular GIF-sharing apps like Giphy, Gfycat, Tenor, and more. When you find a GIF you like, tap to add its link to the text box. You can only share a link of the GIF—hopefully, the app can automatically expand it. Most chat apps will do that, but not all can.

Emojis send as regular text through unicode. Bitmojis and stickers will be uploaded as images to any app you add them in. Since it uses Google search, Gboard is pretty quick at searching for the right GIF you’re looking for. But it’s not the fastest…

Download: Gboard for Android (Free)

2. Fleksy and Tenor: Fastest Keyboards for Giphy Search

Two GIF keyboard Android apps, Fleksy and Tenor, are faster than Gboard at searching for and rendering animated GIFs. Both search Giphy, one of the biggest GIF hosts on the internet. But both Fleksy and Tenor have a peculiar issue that you should know.

Like Gboard, when you tap on an image you like, Fleksy will insert the link to the GIF in the text box. But that’s only for apps that will expand the GIF. In certain chat apps like WhatsApp, Fleksy won’t insert the GIF or its link.

This makes it a little difficult to figure out how to send GIFs on Android when the app doesn’t support it, but you can always switch to a different keyboard.

On the other hand, Tenor never inserts the link, and only inserts the GIF. But again, this works with select apps. For example, it won’t insert a link on Slack, but it captured and sent the GIF on WhatsApp in our testing.

Both of these apps are excellent for finding a GIF quickly because they render the full animation faster than Gboard does. Try them both to see if Tenor or Fleksy is better for the apps that you use GIFs in, and use that one.

Download: Fleksy for Android (Free, in-app purchases available)
Download: Tenor for Android (Free)

3. Kika Keyboard: Automatic GIF Suggestions

Like the other aforementioned GIF keyboards for texting on Android, Kika Keyboard has a large library of GIFs and emojis available within a few taps. You’ll also find tags to quickly swipe through trending and popular GIFs. But its unique selling point is the automatic GIF suggestions it offers.

When you type a single word like “awesome” or “cool” or “K”, Kika will often issue a popup GIF right above the keyboard. Tap to send it instead of the word you typed, or to send both. It’s pretty cool—you’ll probably find yourself using GIFs more this way.

Apart from this feature, Kika Keyboard is a decent GIF keyboard overall, but I found it a bit gaudy. It does all the basics well though, so try it out. You might just like it more than Gboard and others.

Download: Kika Keyboard for Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

4. Bobble: GIFs With Your Face

How cool would it be if you could make a GIF that has your own face in it? Bobble does just that by taking your selfie and turning it into cool GIFs and stickers. It’s like the next level of the Bitmoji craze.

Your avatar is oh-so-cleverly called a Bobble “head.” Take some time to get these heads right. You have to take a selfie and then work on it with basic paintbrush tools. It’ll take about 10 minutes to get it right, but it’s worth the time investment. You can save multiple heads to convey different expressions.

You can then put this head on any GIF or sticker; the GIFs are actually animated stickers. When you’re using the keyboard, it’s easy to browse through various GIFs or stickers, change the head on the fly, and then share it. Bobble is one of the coolest GIF keyboards for Android, and well worth a look.

Download: Bobble for Android (Free)

5. Copypasta: Complex Text-Based Emoticons

Before GIFs and emojis, the internet made do with simple and complex text-based emoticons like this:

Another popular internet phenomenon is a “copypasta”, which is kind of like a text version of an internet meme.

The Copypasta Keyboard combines these two phenomena into one app, so you can quickly add a “shruggie” or any emoticon. From the above cool sunglasses to flipping tables, everything is a couple of taps away.

While there are a bunch of popular internet copypastas here too, you’ll need to really be deep into web culture to understand or use those.

Download: Copypasta Keyboard for Android (Free)

How to Quickly Switch Between Keyboards

If you have installed multiple keyboards, Android makes it easy to switch between them quickly. When you’re typing in a text field, pull down the notification shade.

Tap Choose input method to bring up a menu of all keyboards installed on your device. Then select the one you want to use to switch instantly.

If this option doesn’t appear for you, look for a Keyboard icon at the bottom-right on the navigation bar while typing. This is how Android 10 allows you to switch keyboards.

Protect Your Privacy on Android Keyboards

Now you have several apps to use if you’re a GIF addict. Sending the right piece of media at the right time in any conversation becomes even much easier with them.

With software keyboards, you may be concerned that these apps monitor and store the sensitive information that you type. If you don’t trust the big companies, there are safer alternatives.

You might not get the same features and quick GIF searches, but the best free and open-source Android keyboards will keep your data safe and private.

Read the full article: The 5 Best GIF Keyboards for Texting and Emojis on Android

There’s nothing better than pranking your friends. YouTube is full of loads of prank idea videos that you can watch and get inspired for your next practical joke.

We’ve rounded up the best YouTube prank ideas for a variety of situations so that you can pull a good-natured prank on your friends, family, and colleagues.

1. Pranks to Pull on Your Colleagues

The Office is one of the best sitcoms ever created. One popular aspect of the show is the endless pranks that Jim plays on his annoying colleague Dwight.

Of course, many of the pranks in this video are heightened for the sake of comedy, but you could gift wrap your co-worker’s desk or fake telekinetic powers.

2. Pranks to Pull at School

School is a time for learning, but it’s also a great time to prank your fellow students. This video features lots of simple pranks to pull while at school.

For example, you could give someone an unexpected flavor of gum when they ask for a slice, or put up fake signs to trick people into doing things.

3. Pranks to Pull On Your Dad

Perhaps it’s soon to be your Dad’s birthday or Father’s Day. Or maybe you just want to prank your Dad, no matter the time of year!

If so, this video is full of creative pranks to pull on your unsuspecting father. Just don’t go too overboard on your poor old pops.

4. Pranks to Pull Involving Food

Food can be a great comfort, so you might decide to be evil and prank someone by messing with their food. This video contains some delightfully devilish ideas, like switching out cola for soy sauce or serving someone a real egg covered in chocolate.

But don’t forget to have a real sweet treat on hand to apologize for the prank!

5. Pranks to Pull on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the day for love, but there’s no reason it can’t be a day for pranking too. This YouTube video will spark loads of ideas for pranks that you can pull on that special someone.

Just make sure it doesn’t result in a break-up! You should probably have a real romantic gift lined up to make up for the prank.

Like this? Here are more hilarious Valentine’s Day pranks to pull.

6. Pranks to Pull at Halloween

Halloween is a spooky time of year generally. Many people dress up and go trick or treating. That makes it the perfect time to dish out some ghoulish pranks.

Rather than serving treats from your door, try one of these pranks instead. Or just catch your friends out during a Halloween party.

7. Pranks to Pull With Gifts

There’s never a bad time to give someone a gift. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or you just want to show your appreciation, giving someone a gift is always joyful.

That is, of course, unless your gift is just a prank in disguise. This video gives you a load of ideas on how to prank with presents.

8. DIY Craft Pranks

Sure, you buy a novelty toy to prank your friends with, but that’s not very inventive. You should put in some effort and follow the crafty pranks in this video.

They all require a bit of DIY work, but that makes it even more satisfying when you’re able to successfully prank your friends using your homemade wizardry.

9. Pranks to Pull On Your Roommates

Living with roommates can be fun, but they’re bound to get on your nerves sometimes. If they’ve annoyed you, or you just want to have a laugh with them, watch this video for some quick and easy pranks that you can pull on your roommates.

10. Prank to Pull On Your Teacher

At this school, the professor has a policy that if a phone rings the student must answer it on speakerphone. Some students decided to have some fun with that and pull a cheeky prank at their professor’s expense.

Of course, you don’t just need to do this in school—you pull the same prank by answering an awkward call anywhere.

If you like this, check out some other phone and text pranks to mess with someone.

11. Pranks to Pull on April Fools’ Day

If there’s one day that you have to pull a prank on, it’s April Fools’ Day. This is the time of the year when you can pull a prank and get away with it… just about!

This video is packed full of hilarious April Fools’ Day pranks for maximum hilarity. Just remember to pull them off before midday.

12. Pranks to Pull on Kids

Kids can make great targets for pranks because they’re unsuspecting and game for a laugh. Obviously you don’t want to be too mean to kids, which is why this video is so great.

It’s full of funny and harmless pranks that you can pull on kids—or perhaps ones that they can pull on you!

13. Pranks to Pull During the Holidays

Jimmy Kimmel loves a good prank. One of his most popular is in this video, where he challenged parents to give kids terrible presents at Christmas. It’s adorable to see how differently all the kids react, from tears to laughter.

You could pull a similar prank during the holiday season, but don’t just limit it to kids. There’s no reason you can’t trick your friends and family with an awful gift.

14. Pranks to Pull on the Household

You don’t have to leave your house when it comes to pranking. This YouTube video is packed full of pranks that you can pull from the comfort of your home, whether it’s slicing sandwich bags or putting silly messages on the bottom of mugs.

These are perfect for tricking your family members with. However, some of them do get messy, so ensure you’re on hand to help with the clean-up.

Even More Great Pranks

Hopefully, these popular pranks on YouTube have inspired you. They should keep you busy all year long so that you never have to go long without pranking someone.

Want even more great pranks? Check out these geeky pranks using web apps.

Read the full article: 14 Most Popular YouTube Pranks You Can Play on Your Friends

Whether you’ve just bought a new laptop to replace an old one or upgraded to treat yourself, you should make some small investments in time to ensure the best experience down the road.

Here are the most important things to do when you get a new laptop, no matter which OS it runs.

1. Update the Operating System

Whether you bought the laptop from a brick-and-mortar store or online, it likely sat around for several months. One of the first things to do with a new laptop, then, is to install any existing OS updates. This gets you the latest features and makes sure your system is secure.

To check for OS updates, perform the following:

• On Windows 10, go to Settings > Update & Security and click Check for updates. Windows will automatically download and install updates in the future.
• If you have a Mac, click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner and choose System Preferences > Software Update.
  • If you’re on macOS High Sierra or older, you’ll need to visit the App Store to check for updates. Search for “macOS” on the App Store to download the latest version.
• On Linux, updates are more for usability than security, but still as important. Depending on your distro, you may find an option to update in the system settings. See how to update the Linux kernel for more details.
• Finally, Chrome OS handles all updates behind the scenes. As long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi, Chrome OS checks for updates and downloads any that it finds. To install, all you have to do is restart your device.

2. Remove Bloatware

Bloatware is software preloaded on the operating system that’s unwanted or unnecessary. These apps are often useless, yet waste drive space and system resources. Windows laptop manufacturers are notorious for this, whereas it rarely happens on Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS laptops.

Follow our guide to removing bloatware in Windows 10 to delete junk you don’t need. If you’re not sure whether a program is important, search for it on Google or Should I Remove It? to see what others think.

3. Review Antivirus Software

Windows 10 comes with Windows Defender built-in, which is good enough for most people. If you want some extra protection, you can pair it with other strong security tools.

Mac and Linux machines don’t include an antivirus out of the box. Careful browsing and a bit of common sense should protect you on both of these platforms, but you can install Mac antivirus software or an antivirus for Linux for additional security.

Meanwhile, Chromebooks have built-in malware protection, so you don’t need anything special on that platform.

4. Configure Anti-Theft Tools

Next on the checklist of what to do with a new laptop is protecting yourself from theft. If someone stole your computer, you’d not only lose your device, but potentially all the data on it. Have measures in place to retrieve it if possible.

Windows 10 includes a built-in feature called Find My Device, located at Settings > Update & Security > Find my device. For a similar feature on macOS, visit System Preferences > Apple ID and select iCloud from the sidebar. Here, make sure you have Find My Mac enabled.

Both of these tools allow you to locate your laptop from another device logged into your Microsoft or Apple account. If you have a Chromebook, you can locate lost devices by heading to the Security section of your Google account settings and clicking Find a lost device.

For another option (which also works with Linux machines), check out Prey. It lets you track up to three devices on the free plan. See the below section on backups for another important way to protect your digital property from theft.

5. Optimize Power Settings

Since laptops are all about portability, maximizing battery life should be a priority. A few simple tweaks can result in a difference of hours per charge.

The most important step is to reduce the display brightness. Making it too dim could cause eye fatigue, so test out some options to find a comfortable balance between the extremes.

You can tweak Windows 10 power options for better battery life at Settings > Power & sleep > Additional power settings. We’ve also looked at how to improve battery life on a Mac. Many of these settings are accessible at System Preferences > Energy Saver.

Otherwise, try to avoid using resource-heavy apps when possible. Chrome is a notorious battery hog, so you’ll get better battery life with Safari, Edge, Opera, or another alternative browser.

6. Configure Automated Backups

Before long, your laptop will be full of documents, projects, presentations, and all kinds of other personal data. What happens if it suddenly stops working or you drop it? You’d lose all that data, which is a terrible fate.

Don’t let that happen: set up a backup plan right now to protect your data.

Follow our Windows 10 data backup guide if you use that platform. On a Mac, you can use the native Time Machine backup tool. And there are a number of backup utilities for Linux to save your data.

On a Chromebook, anything stored in Google Drive is accessible from your Google account. You can also back up to an external drive, such as a USB stick.

7. Set Up Cloud Storage Syncing

There are still more things to do on your new laptop! In addition to a solid backup, cloud storage will make your life easier if you work on multiple devices.

Cloud storage services, like Dropbox and Google Drive, sync anything you place inside them to the company’s servers. You can then access those files from any device where you’re signed in. That means you can easily grab a file you were editing on your desktop while you’re out working on your laptop.

Whether you use it as a layer of backup or to avoid moving files with flash drives, cloud storage is essential for today’s computing. Check out the best free cloud storage providers to get started, or consider some cheap cloud storage services if you need more space.

8. Minimize Heat Damage

Laptops are usually more susceptible to heat than other types of machines. Desktop cases are large enough for good ventilation, and tablets don’t have to worry about dust buildup. Meanwhile, many laptops have poor air circulation and lots of spots for dust to accumulate.

Over time, a lack of ventilation plus dust buildups results in excess heat. This damage can cause your CPU to under-perform in an effort to produce less heat, which means slower system performance. Excess heat can also shorten internal storage drive lifespans and cause the battery to lose charging capacity prematurely.

Here are a few preventative measures to keep in mind regarding laptop heat:

• When at all possible, don’t use your laptop on carpet, bedding, a couch, or even in your lap. Place it on a hard, flat surface to minimize dust intake.
• Every so often, clean your laptop as best you can to remove dust.
• Know what PC operating temperatures are safe. If you feel the system getting too hot, shut down intensive apps.

9. Customize System Settings

Now that all maintenance-related tasks are out of the way, it’s time to make the laptop your own. This is the time to tweak the system theme, desktop wallpaper, taskbar layout, and other personalization options.

If you need some ideas, check out these resources:

• Change the look and feel of your Windows 10 desktop.
• Personalize and customize your Mac, including icons, wallpapers, and the Dock.
• Review some ideas on how to make a Linux desktop look fantastic.

10. Install Your Favorite Apps

Now that your laptop is clean and ready to go, it’s time to install all the apps you need. Depending on your OS, you might find these on the Microsoft Store, Mac App Store, Chrome Web Store, or a repository of Linux apps. Many apps are only available to download from the developer’s website, however.

To install many popular Windows apps in one bundle, take a look at Ninite. This allows you to check all the apps you want to use and install them without clicking through dialog boxes or worrying about bundled junk. Mac users can try the similar MacApps.link.

Not sure what to install? Here’s are some lists to get you started:

• Must-have apps for Windows systems
• The best Mac apps
• Ubuntu apps to install right away
• The best Android apps to use on your Chromebook

11. Start Using a VPN

A virtual private network (VPN) may sound daunting, but using one is simple: you just download and run an app. The app encrypts your connection, protects against eavesdroppers, lets you access region-blocked content, and makes it harder to trace web activity back to you.

See our introduction to VPNs for more important info. Afterward, we recommend signing up for one of the best VPN services to protect your browsing on any platform. If you’re not sure, go with ExpressVPN—you can get three months free using our special link!

The Most Important Things to Do With a New Laptop

Now you know what to do when you get a new laptop. This preparation takes a bit of time to do correctly, but will make your experience smoother and hopefully increase the lifespan of your machine, too.

Looking for even more tips? Find out whether you should keep your laptop plugged in all the time, or check out ways to boost gaming performance on a laptop.

Image Credit: stockyimages/Shutterstock

Read the full article: 11 Things You Must Do With a Brand New Laptop

If you lose your iPhone—or if some dastardly thief steals it—the ensuing panic makes it difficult to know what you need to do next. Where should you start your search? Do you need to alert the police? How can you use your IMEI number to block your iPhone?

Don’t worry: we’ll explain everything you need to know about reporting and retrieving your stolen iPhone. We’ll even show you how to lock your lost iPhone so no one else can use it.

Without further ado, here’s what to do when the unthinkable happens.

How to Locate Your Lost iPhone

The first step you need to take when your iPhone goes missing is to look for it. That might include searching the house or tracking it on a map. If you think someone stole your iPhone, it can be useful to find out where it is, but you shouldn’t try to retrieve it yourself.

Here are all the ways to track and locate a missing iPhone.

Try Calling It

Most of the time, a missing iPhone is simply lost around the house. It may be stuffed behind the couch, locked in the car, or buried beneath a pile of laundry. After giving your home or office a thorough search, try calling your iPhone next.

While it’s ringing, retrace your steps, keeping an ear out for your ringtone. If your iPhone is on vibrate, you might hear the telltale sound of it buzzing against the floor somewhere.

Don’t worry if your iPhone is on silent; you can still make it ring using the Find My app.

Use Apple’s Find My Service

Apple’s Find My app makes it easy to track your iPhone on a map, provided it has a cell signal or a Wi-Fi connection. This doesn’t work if Find My iPhone is turned off in your settings, but since the option is on by default when you sign into iCloud, you should be fine.

Open the Find My app on a different Apple device or head over to iCloud.com and log in with your Apple ID, then click the Find iPhone button. To use the Find My app on someone else’s Apple device, go to the Me tab and tap the option to Help a Friend.

After signing in, Find My shows the location of all your connected Apple devices. Select your lost iPhone to get directions to its location. If your iPhone is offline, ask Find My to Notify When Found instead.

If you believe someone stole your iPhone, for your safety you shouldn’t attempt to retrieve it yourself.

Play a Sound From Your Lost iPhone

Find My only gives an approximate location on the map. This means you might still struggle to find your lost iPhone, even if you know it’s somewhere in the house. Luckily, you can use the Play Sound option in the Find My app or on iCloud to make your iPhone play a pinging sound.

This works even if your iPhone is on silent mode with the volume turned all the way down.

Enable Lost Mode to Lock Your iPhone

In Find My or iCloud you can choose to Mark as Lost or turn on Lost Mode for your missing iPhone. When you do this, it locks your iPhone—giving you the option to create a passcode if you didn’t already use one—and lets you write a message on the screen for whoever finds your lost device.

To protect your data, you should mark your iPhone as lost to lock it whether you believe someone stole it or not. Doing so makes it difficult for anyone to resell your iPhone and makes it impossible for them to access sensitive services like Apple Pay.

You may notice another option to erase your lost iPhone. Don’t use this yet.

Use Google Timeline to Track Your Lost iPhone

It’s a well-known fact that Google tracks our every move. While privacy advocates bemoan this invasion of privacy, it might save your bacon if you lose your iPhone. As it turns out, you can track your device using Google Timeline instead of Find My or iCloud.

Sign in to your Google account on the Google Timeline website. You should be able to see all the recent locations where Google spotted your iPhone.

Like the Find My app, this only works if you had already installed Google Maps on your iPhone and enabled location history in the account settings. Google turns this option on by default, so it’s only off if you chose to disable it.

Again, if you believe someone stole your iPhone, don’t try to get it back yourself.

Ask Around the People and Places Near You

It often pays to ask your friends and family on social media to keep an eye out for your missing iPhone. It’s quite possible you left your iPhone at a friend’s house the last time you visited. All you need to do is ask them to look for it.

Similarly, take a look in the lost and found boxes at any public places you recently visited. That includes cafés, theaters, gyms, and more. You could even call the public transportation company if you recently used a bus or train.

It’s also worth asking the police if anybody has handed in a lost iPhone. You might need to find your iPhone’s IMEI number before doing so to prove that it’s your iPhone. You can find this on the original packaging or on your purchase receipt.

How to Recover a Stolen iPhone

It’s one worry to locate your iPhone, but another matter entirely to get it back. Of course, if you simply lost your iPhone in the house or left it at the office, it’s perfectly fine to go and retrieve it yourself.

But if you think someone stole your iPhone, you need to be far more cautious.

Report Your Stolen iPhone to the Police

Despite the fact that the Find My app offers to give you directions, don’t be tempted to recover a stolen iPhone yourself. There are reported cases of people getting attacked, shot, or even killed when attempting to do so.

While some people successfully retrieve their stolen goods through direct confrontation, these are the lucky minority. Instead, you should report your stolen iPhone to the police.

Give them as much supporting documentation as you can. This include your IMEI number—which you can find on the original packaging or the purchase receipt—to prove the iPhone belongs to you. You should also provide the last known address of the iPhone, if you were able to track it.

Unfortunately, you may find that the police treat this as a low-priority case, depending on the crime rate in your area. Even if that’s the case, you can use the official police report as part of an insurance claim for a replacement device.

Report Your Stolen iPhone to Your Insurance Company

If you insured your iPhone against loss or theft, now is the time to speak to your insurance company about a claim for a replacement device. Be sure to provide them as much information as you can, including a copy of the police report and a list of all the steps you’ve tried to take to recover your iPhone.

Even if you don’t have specific gadget insurance, you may be able to claim for your iPhone with your home insurance or even with your credit card company.

How to Block a Lost or Stolen iPhone

If you can’t recover your phone, there are a few precautions you should take to ensure your data remains secure. If you haven’t already, use the Find My app or iCloud website to enable Lost Mode and create a secure passcode to lock your iPhone.

You may also want to take additional steps to erase the device entirely or revoke access from certain accounts.

Activation Lock Still Protects an Erased iPhone

If you already have a backup of your iPhone and you’re convinced you’ll never get it back, you might want to erase it remotely using Find My or the iCloud website. You can’t track your iPhone after erasing it, so only use this option if you’ve given up all hope of getting it back again.

To do so, select your iPhone in Find My or on iCloud and use the option to Erase This Device.

Thanks to Activation Lock, even if you erase your iPhone, no one can set it up without your Apple ID and password. Thus, there’s still a chance your iPhone might get handed in and make its way back to you even after you erase it.

Change Your Email and Account Passwords

In the unlikely event that someone else does manage to unlock your iPhone—perhaps if they found out your passcode—you can still protect most of your data by changing your account passwords.

Make a list of each app and service you use with your iPhone, including:

• iCloud
• Email accounts
• Online shopping
• Social media services
• Cloud storage services

Then sign into the website for each of those services and create a new password for your account. Also, look for an option in the account settings to revoke access to existing devices.

When you do this, it blocks anyone from being able to log in as you on your lost iPhone without entering the new password. It’s particularly important to change your email password, because this is where your other password reset links get sent to.

Block the SIM Card in Your Lost iPhone

Next, you’ll want to move on to contacting your carrier to block your SIM card. A thief could use your mobile number in a different device to make phone calls and rack up expensive data bills.

You shouldn’t need your IMEI number to block the SIM card for a stolen iPhone. But if your cell carrier asks for it, you can find the IMEI number on the original packaging or on your iPhone purchase receipt.

How to Avoid Losing Your iPhone in the Future

Whether you recover your iPhone or replace it with a new one, you’ll likely want to know how to protect yourself against losing it in the future. While it’s difficult to actually avoid losing it again, you can ensure your data is secure if you do so.

The best step to take is to create a six-digit passcode that is difficult for other people to guess. Enable this from Settings, where you may also be able to turn on Face ID or Touch ID to make it more convenient to securely unlock your iPhone.

Also, make sure you enable Find My iPhone by going to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My. Turn on Send Last Location for an increased chance of finding your iPhone when the battery dies.

Finally, consider getting insurance that covers you against loss or theft. That way, you don’t need to pay for a replacement device yourself if it ever does go missing.

Don’t forget that even if you think it’s gone forever, a good Samaritan still might hand your iPhone in to the police. Make sure you know what to do if you find someone else’s missing iPhone so you can return the favor as well.

Read the full article: So Your iPhone Was Lost or Stolen? Here’s What to Do

Facebook has launched a standalone Messenger app for PC and Mac. This means that you can now use Messenger on your desktop computer, as long as it’s running Windows or macOS. These desktop apps have arrived nine years after Messenger debuted.

At its 2019 F8 conference, Facebook announced that a Messenger desktop app was in development. One year on, and with demand for messaging apps on the increase, the social network has now launched a Messenger app for Windows and macOS.

How to Use Facebook Messenger on Desktop

Facebook announced Messenger for desktop on About Facebook. Stan Chudnovsky, VP of Messenger, stated that Facebook is launching a desktop app so that “you can video chat on your computer and stay connected with friends and family all over the world.”

New Messenger Desktop App for Group Video Calls and Chats https://t.co/wk1zFyp7tk pic.twitter.com/bLBwRDZ1a3

— Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) April 2, 2020

With the populations of lots of countries locked down to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this is more important than ever. And Chudnovsky said that there has been “a 100% increase in people using their desktop browser for audio and video calling on Messenger.”

The Messenger app for Windows and macOS brings everything across from the browser version. This includes group video calls (for up to eight people), notifications for new messages, support for Dark Mode and GIFs, and chats sync across mobile and desktop.

Download: Facebook Messenger on Windows | macOS

COVID-19 Is Changing the Way We Communicate

While Facebook has clearly been planning to launch a Messenger desktop app for a while now, we suspect the current crisis—and the way it has changed how people are communicating—led Facebook to release it early. And without much of a fanfare.

Messenger isn’t the only option available to those keen to keep in touch with loved ones. And many people are choosing Zoom instead. If you’re new to Zoom, here’s how to use Zoom for online meetings. And here’s a list of Zoom keyboard shortcuts.

Read the full article: You Can Now Use Facebook Messenger on Desktop

You can now turn your photos into works of art, and all you need is the Google Arts and Culture app. This is because Google has added a new feature called Art Transfer to the app. And this lets you apply various art styles to a photo of your choosing.

How to Turn Your Photos Into Works of Art

Google details Art Transfer in a post on The Keyword. The company explains that this lets you “apply the characteristics of well-known paintings to your own images.” Artists featured include Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Edvard Munch, and Leonardo da Vinci.

To use the Art Transfer feature:

1. Open the Google Arts and Culture app.
2. Tap the Camera icon in the bottom-center.
3. Click Art Transfer.
4. Either take a photo or choose one from your camera roll.
5. Choose an art style to apply to your photo.

Google will apply the art style to your photo. You can then choose to view it as a still or as a GIF. Or, by clicking the Scissors icon in the top-right, you can select a portion of your photo to be transformed. When you’re done, you can save or share the results.

It’s fair to say that the Art Transfer feature produces mixed results. I chose one photo of myself and applied various different styles to it. Some worked really well, while others didn’t work at all. So be prepared for a certain amount of trial and error.

Download: Google Arts and Culture on Android | iOS

How to Find Your Lookalikes in Works of Art

Art Transfer is a good timewaster for anyone bored at home. It’s also educational, sharing fun facts about the works of art as the app applies the styles to your photo. Google Arts and Culture also lets you find people from works of art who look like you.

Read the full article: Google Can Now Turn Your Photos Into Works of Art