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Although it’s an automated process, sometimes DNS tends to misbehave, especially the ones assigned by the ISPs. Unstable DNS servers often trigger errors such as DNS lookup failed, DNS server not responding, etc. All of these DNS issues can be used by using a Custom DNS. As of now, there are hundreds of Public DNS servers available out there that you can use for free. Public DNS servers such as Google DNS, OpenDNS, Adguard DNS, etc, offer better protection and speed....

p open your phone’s Contacts app tap on a name to view that person’s contact details (alternately, create a new card if you don’t have anyone in your contacts list). Next, tap the it button—represented by a pencil icon—then scroll down tap Add Another Field. From there, select Relationship from the pop-up menu that appears. Tap the Relationship line (if it isn’t already selected), enter a person’s name. The Contacts app won’t auto-complete names here, unfortunately, so if you’re trying to add someone who’s already in your Contacts list, you’ll want to make sure you spell the name exactly as you’ve entered it before....

Xiaomi has been ticking off those boxes over the past few months as it consolidates its position as the numero uno in the Indian smartphone market. To someone relatively disconnected from the smartphone market, this would seem business as usual. After all, these are the very steps that most companies follow to push their products and services in the Indian market. Fair enough. But then these are also the very steps that Xiaomi had been steering clear of – and insisting that it would not follow them – in its early days in the Indian market....

The administrative complaint focuses on the company’s continued airing of ads claiming customers will be able to file their taxes at no cost to them. The FTC made a point of noting how frequently the company uses the word “free” in its ads, up to and including airing TV commercials with the word being repeated incessantly. According to the regulator, the reality is that most taxpayers that attempt to use the free service spend significant amounts of time putting their information into TurboTax’s filing system, only to be told far into the process that their supposedly free filing service would now require payment....

Google is all set to take multi-tasking to the next level with an update for the YouTube app that is coming sometime soon. The new update to the YouTube app will look similar to the current app, but include a new functionality, which will be a major boon for multi-tasking. It will allow you to watch videos while simultaneously looking for new ones. According to Ryan – the same person who had previously leaked information about the Nexus 4, Nexus 10, Android 4....

have some indications about just what Samsung may be preparing with the successor to the Galaxy Note 5. It looks like there are some important hardware plans in the works which could help the Note st out in for those who crave a giant screen a stylus. The story behind the story: A series of reports indicates some pretty hefty specs going into the Note 6: a 5.8-inch screen, I8 water–dust resistance, a camera with IR autofocus, a Snapdragon 823 SoC, 6GB of RAM....

These courses are self-paced, and you don’t have to complete all of them before you can start applying for new positions. In fact, you’ll often be able to start sending out over 100 job applications a day after completing just one course. The Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle You can learn beginner to advanced ethical hacking techniques, even with no prior experience. This bundle covers topics ranging from pen testing to social engineering, including hands-on interactive courses....

From YouTube clips and social media posts to virtual presentations and amateur documentaries, possibilities are essentially endless these days in terms of video production. Moreover, the process from start to finish is accessible at our fingertips via innovative software. Thus a combination of effort and tools can go a long way toward separating someone’s creation from the pack. For example, the Wondershare Filmora provides a creative, comprehensive video editing experience on one easy-to-use platform....

People took to Twitter asking for help for their malfunctioning apps. Some were disturbed, wondering if something fishy was going on. Tap or click here to secure your apps with password protection. Luckily, it wasn’t something nefarious — just typical issues that come along with software updates. Here’s an easy fix to get your apps back to normal in no time. Here’s the backstory Android System Webview is the program that lets Android apps show content from the web....

Recently, ex-employees of the tech giant Google and the social network giant Facebook, have created an organization to raise awareness of technology addiction, especially in the younger ones. Virtually all people have contact with technology, and through it, they already do various tasks that, before, were done manually. However, there is a fine line between healthy use and the use of a technology-dependent way when you feel unable to live without it, feeling anxious when you are not ‘on’....

Starting today, Glass is available for practically anybody in the U.S., as long as they’re 18+ and have $1500 to spend. This comes after Google recently made the device available to non-developers for a limited period. Clearly, not every enthusiast was able to get their hands on the device back then, so Google has decided to officially make Glass available for everyone in the U.S. The Explorer version of the Google Glass wearable was initially sold only to developers who intended to write apps for the device....

The Google Home lineup already has a few different options, but it looks like Google is preparing to add one more device to the mix at some point in the near future. MySmartPrice has a new report out on Tuesday that outlines what is being called the Google “Home Hub”. And as the title suggests, this is a device that’s meant to be used as a primary device in an effort to bridge smart devices in the home....

Late last night, it was reported that Google would finally unveil the long-rumored MVNO today, and sure enough the search giant has done just that. Google is calling it Project Fi, and it is indeed a large-scale MVNO that Google is positioning against the other wireless networks out there in the world. It’s not just an MVNO in that it connects to a cellular network, but it also connects to an open Wi-Fi network as well, as Google aims to try and provide the best possible service anywhere the user might travel: As previously rumored, Project Fi will only work with the Nexus 6 to start, as Google says it has the necessary hardware and software to work with the network arrangements....

Or vice-versa. I can’t remember the last time a carrier store employee told me they’d met anyone who wanted to switch. It’s as if we choose operating systems like football teams. We decide whom we love, and we stick with it. Still, Apple and Google aren’t giving up hope that you’ll switch and come over to their side. Last week, for example, Google quietly launched its Switch to Android iOS app....

Taylor Wimberly, Huawei’s USA Ecommerce Customer Acquisition Manager, has announced through a Google+ post about Honor’s — Huawei’s sub-brand — impressive new software policy. The company is committing itself to provide customers “with access to new features (at least once every three months during the first 12 months) for up to 24 months following each product launch.” The company will also keep providing security and “software updates to its devices to fix bugs and enhance user experience in a timely manner....

Camera technology has advanced immensely in the past few years. They keep getting smaller and smaller, making it possible to conceal them any which way. Disguised cameras can be a huge problem in the most private situations. This just happened when a couple men were caught secretly live-streaming hotel guests. Unsuspecting hotel guests live-streamed on website This is a really horrible situation that no one wants to find themselves in....

In the mailbag this week: We explore (and explain) the line between Microsoft 365 consumer and business accounts. Send your questions to ask@zdnet.com. Due to the volume of submissions, we can’t guarantee a personal reply, but we do promise to read every letter and respond right here to the ones that we think our readers will care about. Be sure to include a working email address in case we have follow-up questions....

The lamp is beautiful in its own right, with a space-saving design that fits in most corners. The metal finish is understated, so it’ll look great with any décor. It also has a weighted rubber bottom, so it will safely stay where you put it and won’t scratch your floors. Most importantly, this lamp is like a chameleon, staying out of sight when shut off but vibrant and alluring when on....

Whether you’re taking advantage of all the cheap airfares currently available, trying to go off the grid, or training for skills to work remotely, you would probably appreciate having an ultralight laptop that you can travel with painlessly. Unfortunately, they tend to be expensive, which isn’t optimal in this economic climate. That’s why it’s worth considering refurbished models like this 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air. During our 4th of July sale, you can get 20% off using coupon code JULY20, which brings this MacBook Air’s final price down to just $236....

Google today uploaded the updated factory images for its roster of Nexus devices with the April security patch. The company is yet to start the rollout of the OTA update, but with the factory images available, the OTA update should not be far behind. While the March security patch update for the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X also brought about some performance improvements, the April security patch update is squarely aimed at fixing exploits or other security issues in Android....