Cash flow and expense tracking At the most basic level, credit cards have two valuable uses for budgeting: Help you manage cash flow by granting you 30 days to pay, interest-free.Track every expense you make – very helpful for budgeting. The cash flow advantage helps you smooth out your income and spending needs throughout the month, so you don’t get caught with a big expense on the 10th when your paycheck doesn’t arrive until the 15th....

And we all know how important flow is. A few seconds of setback can take you minutes to recover from (especially when you’re in the zone). So, how do you create this custom Flow? Let me show you. All you’ll need to make this work is either a MacBook Pro/Air or an iMac running macOS Monterey or newer. With such a device at the ready, let’s get our Focus on....

In theory. The reality can be a bit different. Apps crash. I have it happen with some regularity. This is especially so with Apple Mail. It might seem to be working fine, but out of nowhere it’ll stop syncing with my IMAP accounts, and the usual method of closing the app does no good. What do you do? Restart the machine? That’s one way of taking care of the situation....

I found out that the 2-year plan gets you all the same things the 3-year one did for the same monthly price. You get access to the same vast server network and fast speeds to unblock global content without interruptions. Plus, your connected devices are protected by the same great security and privacy features (like Threat Protection and Dark Web Monitor) to keep you safe online. If you want to test whether the 2-year plan is right for you, you can try NordVPN for free....

Both ExpressVPN and IPVanish have an app you can download onto your Fire TV Stick. We used ExpressVPN as an example in the following steps. Install a VPN on Your Router To protect all your home devices in one go, you can also install your VPN on your router. However, to do this you need to change the firmware on your router, this is called flashing. Not all routers are suitable for flashing so make sure you have the right router....

If that sounds like your experience with Windows, I’d like to introduce you to something better, more reliable, and free. Said something is Linux and it’s been my operating system of choice since 1997. Now, back in those early days, Linux was a significant challenge to use and an even greater headache to install. That was then, this is now. With some small exceptions (such as Gentoo and Arch), modern Linux has become incredibly easy to use and even install....

Well, while there’s no doubt that this is the laptop with the best battery life I’ve ever used, I’ve found that the more battery life I have, the more I use it. So, I still need to set up my laptop so that I get the very best possible battery life from the system. Also: 5 tech gadgets I never leave home without (and they make great gifts) Here’s what I do to my MacBook running macOS Ventura to get the best possible battery life....

Do you use every app installed on your Android device? If not, why do you keep those unused apps installed? You might not have ever considered this, but it is not beyond the realm of the possibility that an Android app development could languish. Should that happen, an app could wind up with exploitable vulnerabilities. If you keep that unused app on your phone, it’ll just sit there, waiting to be exploited....

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. To be able to keep watch over him, and still meet deadlines, I decided to make use of one of the many Android phones I had lying around. With the help of a simple-to-use application, called DroidCam. This app makes it remarkably easy to create a security or webcam that can be used for many applications (security, monitoring, etc.). Let me show you how this is done....

Also: How to choose the right Linux desktop distribution for you And with both Flatpak and Snap, you can install third-party (non-open-source) applications like Spotify and Slack (that would otherwise be a bit challenging to install for those not accustomed to the command line). In other words, Flatpak and Snap make it far easier to install the applications you need on Linux. Also: The best Linux laptops The problem is, out of the box, many Linux distributions might include Snap and Flatpak, but they don’t configure the desktop in such a way that either of these technologies is built into the GUI app stores....

Unfortunately, since CTV streaming is only available for viewers in Canada, you’ll miss out on some of your favorite TV content if you’re outside the country – unless you use a high-quality virtual private network (VPN). By changing your apparent location, a good VPN makes it easy to bypass network geo-restrictions. You’ll have instant, reliable access to CTV and all the best Canadian TV channels from anywhere in the world....

While in recent years, smartphone and mirrorless cameras have rocketed in image quality and usability, the DSLR is still a well-respected and popular tool in the hands of enthusiasts and professional photographers. Paired with the right lens or settings, you can transform a potentially dull, uninspiring photo into something worthy of being on display in your home. However, as with many products, there’s a learning curve and you can’t run before you walk....

Throughout the years, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom have become favored tools in the hands of photographers to polish their images to the point where other companies – such as Loupedeck – have created decks compatible with Adobe software to streamline workflows. As a professional photographer, I use both Photoshop and Lightroom, although I lean more toward Lightroom for event work, such as festivals, weddings, and portraits, alongside photo restoration work....

Season 9 of Chicago Fire is available exclusively on the US TV network, NBC. Unfortunately, you can only stream and watch NBC if you’re located in the US. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. A VPN allows you to bypass geo-restrictions and watch great shows on NBC from any location you choose. In this article, we’ll recommend the best VPNs for streaming great content like Chicago Fire Season 9 on NBC from anywhere....

The best way to unblock DAZN is with a VPN. A VPN hides your IP address and masks your true location, making streaming platforms like DAZN think you’re browsing from a different country. But due to its strict geo-restrictions, most VPNs don’t work with DAZN. After testing 40+ services, I recommend ExpressVPN for accessing DAZN from anywhere. Its global network of lightning-fast servers reliably unblocks every DAZN library so you can stream your favorite sports events buffer-free....

You can watch Friends Reunion from anywhere with a VPN. HBO Max has the exclusive rights to air this special show, but it’s geoblocked to the US. However, you can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. It works by assigning you a new IP address, so HBO Max thinks you’re in the US. This way, you can watch Friends Reunion from anywhere. There are many VPNs out there, and I tested 30+ of them to find the best one for HBO Max....

That’s because all three of HBO’s streaming platforms - HBO Now, HBO Go, and HBO Max - use geoblocks to restrict the content to viewers with a US IP address. No problem. With a VPN, its easy to obtain a US IP address, so you can access HBO Now, HBO Go, and HBO Max from anywhere. Plus, you can try a premium VPN for FREE by taking advantage of money-back guarantees....

But there’s an easy way to watch the show on NBC, no matter where your location is. You can use a premium VPN to bypass geo-restrictions. This allows you to view content on NBC from a country of your choice. Not only do VPNs allow you to get around geo-restrictions; they also protect your browsing and streaming with high-level security. In this article, I’ll explain why ExpressVPN is the best VPN for watching New Amsterdam Season 3 on NBC....

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) lets you access content from all around the world without any issue. Your connection will be encrypted and you can unblock streaming platforms, no matter where you’re located. So, if you cannot access HBO Max, this is how you can stream Succession Season 4 with a VPN: Succession follows the Roy siblings, as a power struggle ensues between them for control over their father Logan’s media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo....

The best way to watch The Tomorrow War from anywhere is with a VPN. A VPN changes your IP address so you can bypass geoblocks. This makes the streaming platform think you are in a permitted region, giving you access to its content. I tested 20+ VPNs and discovered that ExpressVPN is the best choice because of its fast speeds and large server network that can reliably unblock popular streaming platforms....