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In some cases, Hulu provides you with an error code that can help you pin down the problem. When that doesn’t happen, and all you see is the playback failure message, you need to start with the basics, like checking your internet connection and move on from there. What Causes Hulu Playback Errors? Hulu playback errors are caused when the app on your device is unable to communicate with the Hulu servers, or the Hulu servers are unable to provide a video stream....

Get Free Xbox Live Gold Subscription Codes via Microsoft Rewards Microsoft Rewards, as its name suggests, is a rewards program run by Microsoft that allows you to earn Microsoft Points and redeem them for a range of prizes such as Xbox Live Gold free subscriptions. You can also earn Xbox Gift Cards with Microsoft Rewards, which can be redeemed for free Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, as well. Microsoft Points can be earned by completing daily quizzes and polls, performing web searches via the Bing search engine, clicking on selected links, and buying movies, TV series, apps, and video games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 PCs and Xbox consoles....

Cord-cutters can live stream the series from their computer, mobile device, or smart TV with a streaming service that offers Fox. How to Watch the World Series Live Stream There are two ways to watch a live stream of the world series: Postseason Start: October 3 Time (all): TBD Channel: Fox Teams: TBD Postseason.tv: The official source for Major League Baseball live streams, which is only available during the postseason....

The reason for the degradation is because bitmapped or raster image types are limited by their pixel resolution. When you attempt to resize these types of images, your software either has to increase the size of each pixel (resulting in a jagged image) or it has to “guess” at the best way to add pixels to the image to make it larger. Not long ago, there weren’t many options for increasing resolution other than using your editing software’s built-in resampling methods....

Turn Off Features Not in Use Turn off Bluetooth. Disable GPS when not in use. Shut down Wi-Fi. You might even consider disabling your hotspot features. These are some of the biggest battery drains on smartphones because they are always looking for possible connections, networks, or information. Turn off these features in your phone’s settings except when you need them to save power. Some phones, such as Android smartphones, have widgets that offer toggles to turn these features on or off so you can switch on Bluetooth when you’re in the car for hands-free driving or GPS navigation and then turn it off to save your phone’s battery life....

How to Open a MAS File Microsoft Access Stored Procedure Shortcut files open with Microsoft Access. rFactor is the software that opens rFactor Track files. Some default MAS files are installed in the \rFactor2\Installed\ folder by default. Also available on the rFactor website is gMotor MAS File Utility, a portable program (you don’t have to install it) that opens these kinds of files through its File > Open menu. The software used to open MEGA Alignment Sequence files is called MEGA—use its Alignment Explorer tool via Align > Open Saved Alignment Session....

Why Are There Two Types of Wireless Logitech Keyboards? Logitech makes Bluetooth wireless keyboards and wireless keyboards that make use of their proprietary wireless connection. Bluetooth and the Logitech Unifying receiver offer a similar level of performance, reliability, and susceptibility to radio interference, as they use the same wireless band. They each have different setup processes, and they are also compatible with different devices. Logitech Bluetooth keyboards offer a great deal of compatibility, often allowing you to pair one keyboard to your phone, tablet, and computer and then switch back and forth with the push of a button....

Install a Program or Go Online These four programs must be installed on your computer before you can use them to password protect a PDF file. You might even already have one of them, in which case it’ll be quick and easy to just open the program, load the PDF, and add a password. However, if you’re looking for a much faster (but still free) way to make the PDF have a password, skip down to the next section below for some free online services that can do the exact same thing....

How to Use the Compatibility Troubleshooter If you try to run one of your favorite old programs in Windows 10 or Windows 8 and it looks all garbled, crashes, or does not run at all, you might need to resort to using the Compatibility Troubleshooter. Old programs still have value for certain users. If Windows doesn’t want to run your old programs right out of the box, you can attempt to save your aging software with the compatibility mode built into Windows 8 and Windows 10....

Use Less Data By lowering the amount of data you use, you could reduce a big chunk of your bill. Track your data usage: In addition to looking at your monthly bill for overall usage, track your data usage with a third-party app, or, if you use an Android device, built-in functionality. Check to see which apps are data hogs, and which use data in the background. Whenever possible, connect to Wi-Fi: When you’re at home, work, or anywhere else with a trusted connection, use Wi-Fi....

How Do You Set Up a Digital Antenna? Setting up a digital antenna is a straightforward process if you have digital television. Digital antennas connect using the same type of coaxial connector that was analog antennas previously used. You will probably find the setup process quite familiar if you ever set up an analog TV antenna. Here’s how to set up a digital antenna: How Do I Get a Digital Antenna Signal?...

What Is Screen Time? Screen Time is a feature of the iOS that lets you track how much time you use your devices, schedule time away from those devices, and set limits on the use of certain apps or groups of apps. It lets you do all of this for your kids’ devices, too. Screen Time is similar to Do Not Disturb. Not Disturb prevents people from calling or texting you during certain periods of time, including while driving....

How Do I Access Google Family Bell? Google Family Bell is available through the Google Assistant settings menu on your Android device. What Can You Do With a Family Bell? Family Bell allows you to create repeating alerts to help you and your family members remember various tasks and events. You can create a Family Bell for any event you like, set any time for the announcement to occur, and have it repeat on the specific days of the week that you want....

Set up Guides To set up guides for an InDesign document, you must be in Normal View Mode, which you set at View > Screen Mode > Normal. If the rulers aren’t turned on across the top and left side of the document, turn them on using View > Show Rulers. If you are working in layers, select a specific layer name in the Layers panel to place a guide only on that layer....

How to Create a Brochure in Google Docs To create a brochure in Google Docs, you first need to sign into your Google account. If you don’t have one, create a Google account first before you continue with these steps. Collaborating in Google Docs Creating a brochure in Google Docs is ideal if you’re working with at least one other individual on it or if you plan on having it reviewed by someone before it’s finalized....

How to Use the Adobe Photoshop Magnetic Lasso Tool If the selection you want to make has edges that strongly contrast with the pixels around it, the Magnetic Lasso Tool will come in handy. Here’s how to use it. Magnetic Lasso Snaps to Object Edges Automatically Unlike the regular Lasso, which you use to make freehand selections of an area of a picture, the Magnetic Lasso makes selections based on edges and delivers a relatively accurate — 80 to 90 percent accurate — selection....

A new, first-of-its-kind Oxford University study found video games to be linked to a net increase in self-reported happiness. Time spent playing video games is positively correlated with well-being, based on playtime data obtained by researchers from Animal Crossing and Plants vs. Zombies parent companies Nintendo and EA, respectively. The more time a person spends playing these video games, the study says, the more happiness they experience. “Other forms of mass media such as books, television and movies need readers and audiences to empathize with the characters in their stories....

In the highly competitive landscape of virtual reality, it’s vital for newcomers to the battle of the VR headsets to stand out from the crowd, and the HP Reverb G2 does that by pumping up the resolution. It’s exciting to see a new and compelling option for virtual reality enthusiasts, and the Reverb G2 brings very real competition to the likes of Oculus and Valve. Design: High-quality build The HP Reverb G2 certainly has the overall build quality of a high-end VR headset....

I can still remember the first time I booted up KOTOR and dove into the story BioWare created. It was a fantastical time, and one that brought me even closer to a world I’d grown to adore thanks to movies and other video games of the time. But it was also the first time such a deep look had been given to that universe. The first time I truly felt I could do something to impact that world....

This can be useful in a car, truck, or RV because it increases the types of electronics you can use on the road. Since nearly all household gadgets and electronics run off alternating current, adding a power inverter to your car effectively allows you to take a device that you would normally only be able to use at home and use it on the road. The utility provided by a good power inverter is handy for salespeople, truckers, and other people who spend a lot of time in their vehicles....