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As of this writing, this feature is only available on Android smartphones and tablets. We will update this article if and when the feature goes live on iPhones and iPads. Once you finish scrolling through Netflix’s seemingly endless catalog of content and find something to watch, the on-screen interface will show the traditional playback controls along with several additional buttons. At any time while you’re watching, tap “Screen Lock” to remove all elements of the Netflix interface except a central button that allows you to unlock the interface....

The NTFS file system used by Windows has a built-in compression feature known as NTFS compression. With a few clicks, you can compress files, making them take up less space on your hard drive. Best of all, you can still access the files normally. Using NTFS compression involves a trade-off between CPU time and disk activity. Compression will work better in certain types of situations and with certain types of files....

To use the patch tool, first open Photoshop and click on the Patch tool in the Tools palette. The Patch tool will appear in the bottom left corner of the Photoshop window. To patch a layer, drag it over the desired area of your image and then release the mouse button. To use the patch tool in Photoshop CC 2019, first open Photoshop and click on the Edit menu and then select Patch....

There is no cross-progression in Grand Theft Auto 5. There is no definitive answer to this question as the game is not cross-generation compatible. This means that if you are playing the game on a PS4, you will not be able to play it on a Xbox One, and vice versa. There are a few ways to get Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC. One way is to buy the game from the Rockstar Games website, which will include a code to get it installed on your computer....

There are three main ways to control your car in GTA 5 on PS4: using the analog stick, using the triggers, and using the touchpad. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the RC bandito will vary depending on your playstyle and preferences. However, some tips on how to use the RC bandito in GTA Online include flying it around the map for quick transportation, using it as a platform to attack other players or vehicles, or using it as a makeshift fort to protect yourself from enemies....

Roku solves this problem with “My Feed,” a section of the home screen that notifies you when new episodes of a show you follow are available on a channel you’ve installed. You can also use it to find out when a movie you want to see is available for streaming. Many Roku users ignore this feature entirely, and that’s too bad: it makes discovering what’s on where a lot easier....

Photoshop uses a ruler to help you create accurate and consistent designs. By using the ruler, you can create straight lines, curves, and other shapes. There are a few ways to insert a ruler line in Photoshop. You can use the ruler’s panel, or you can use the ruler’s tool. There are a few ways to do this. You can use the ” rulers” tool, or you can use the ” marquee” tool....

RELATED: The Beginner’s Guide to Shell Scripting: The Basics Bash Scripts and Error Conditions Bash shell scripts are great. They’re quick to write and they don’t need compiling. Any repetitive or multi-stage action that you need to perform can be wrapped in a convenient script. And because scripts can call any of the standard Linux utilities, you’re not limited to the capabilities of the shell language itself. But problems can arise when you call an external utility or program....

Chrome 32 now offers a new feature on Windows 8: A full-screen, Chrome OS-style desktop mode. The Chrome app launcher can bring Chrome OS to the Windows desktop, but Chrome can now replace the Windows desktop entirely. Rather than create native Windows 8 apps, Google is choosing to shoehorn the a Chromebook-style desktop into Windows 8. Of course, you can continue to use Chrome on the desktop just like before....

To move around your workbook easier, find the content you need faster, and update basic properties in one spot, the Navigation pane in Microsoft Excel is a handy tool. Let’s take a look at how you can use it. What Is the Navigation Pane? Microsoft introduced the Navigation pane to provide a better Excel experience to those with disabilities, those using an unfamiliar workbook, and those who have tons of sheets in a workbook....

Traceroute is a command-line tool included with Windows and other operating systems. Along with the ping command, it’s an important tool for understanding Internet connection problems, including packet loss and high latency. If you’re having trouble connecting to a website, traceroute can tell you where the problem is. It can also help visualize the path traffic takes between your computer and a web server. How Traceroute Works When you connect to a website – say, howtogeek....

A Trivy scan inspects your Dockerfile’s base image to find unresolved vulnerabilities that your containers will inherit. Trivy can also look at operating system packages and source code dependencies added via popular package managers. Trivy has three scan types: container, Git repository, and filesystem directory. We’re focusing on container scans in this article. The Trivy docs provide more information on how you can analyze your source code and its environment....

Why Switch from Liking to Bookmarking? Over the past couple of years, Twitter has slowly changed the behavior of the Like button (previously known as Favorite). It used to be a way of showing appreciation for a post. It was also a workaround for saving tweets and for automating tasks using services like IFTTT. Now, the Like feature is used quite publicly, and it factors into Twitter’s recommendation engine. When someone in your circle likes someone else’s tweet, it shows up on your feed....

Yes, you can use two WhatsApp accounts on one PC. To do this, you’ll need to install a second copy of the WhatsApp software and then create a new account for the other WhatsApp user. There are a few different ways that you can use dual WhatsApp on Windows 10. One way is to use the official WhatsApp app, which is available on the Microsoft Store. Another way is to use an unofficial app, such as WhatsApp++....

Using WhatsApp Web, you connect your smartphone to a computer or a browser. As long as both devices are close to one another, you can use your computer to send messages via WhatsApp on your phone. You can use WhatsApp Web from any desktop browser (all major browsers like Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera are supported) or any platform. You’ll also get notifications for new messages. If you want a dedicated app, you can use the WhatsApp Desktop application for Windows and macOS....

If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you had a magnifying glass with you, iOS 10 can now serve as an excellent replacement. The new Magnifier–not to be confused with the Text Size and Zoom features that makes your on-screen text bigger–uses your phone’s camera and flashlight to make sure you can always read that receipt or dig out that splinter. RELATED: The Best New Features in iOS 10 (and How to Use Them)...

If you’re out and about and there’s no free Wi-Fi available, you can use your iPhone’s internet connection on another device, like a laptop or tablet. This feature is called “Personal Hotspot” on the iPhone (also known as “tethering”), and you can use it over Wi-Fi or USB. What You Need to Know About Tethering RELATED: How to Tether Your Android Phone and Share Its Internet Connection with Other Devices...

Need to create a new partition, or re-format an external drive? There’s no need to hunt down paid partition managers or disk-management boot disks: your Mac includes a built-in partition manager and disk management tool known as Disk Utility. Disk Utility is even accessible from Recovery Mode, so you can partition your Mac’s hard drive without having to create and load up any special bootable tools. Accessing Disk Utility RELATED: How to Use macOS’ Spotlight Like a Champ...

The video queue feature is available on the newly redesigned YouTube website. If you see bigger video thumbnails on the homepage and a new “Add To Queue” button when you hover over a thumbnail, you have access to the feature. If not, you’ll have to wait until YouTube rolls the update for all users. YouTube hasn’t announced if it plans to bring the queue feature to its mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, or Android....

Steam is a video game digital distribution platform by Valve. Its first launch as a standalone software client in September 2003 was sole to provide automatic updates for their game. However, Valve further expanded to include and distribute games from third-party publishers. Apart from their classic game distribution service, Steam has also expanded into an online web-based and mobile digital storefront. Steam now offers digital rights management (DRM), matchmaking servers, video streaming, and social networking services to whoever wants it....