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Alarms are typically set to specific times, but it’s possible to create alerts based on the dynamic sunrise and sunset times in your area. This can be done with a Google Assistant routine on Android. If you’re interested in doing this on an iPhone, it’s possible through a Shortcuts automation. On Android, however, we’ll be utilizing a Google Assistant routine and the sunrise/sunset action. Keep in mind that this is not a typical “alarm,” but more like an alert....

To set the clock on a JVC KW r920bts, first power on the TV and then press the MENU button. On the main menu, select Clock. The Clock screen will appear. Use the up and down arrows to select your time zone, then use the left and right arrow buttons to change the hour. Use the number buttons to change the minutes, and press OK to save your changes....

On an iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds. Tap on the “Notifications” tab and then tap on the “Contact” button. From here, you can choose which notifications from that contact will sound. Yes, you can change the text sound for one contact in your phone’s contacts. To do this, open the contact’s details (by tapping on it or clicking on it), and then tap on the “Sounds” tab. Here, you can select from a variety of different sounds to play when the contact is called, sent a message, or viewed in a list....

The Xbox One now has a “Screen Time” feature that allows you to control how much your children can use the console. For example, you could restrict game time to only between 3 PM and 9 PM, but with a maximum of two hours. Different settings can be applied to different child accounts and for different days of the week. RELATED: How to Add and Monitor a Child’s Account in Windows 10...

If you’ve just shared your website with someone else, or on a social media platform, and been disappointed that the link didn’t expand, it’s an easy fix to make your links more appealing and improve SEO. It’s Set with an Open Graph Meta Tag If you share a website link on most social platforms or direct messaging, it will auto-expand with a fancy image, title, and tagline, like so:...

Google Alerts are known best to monitor everything you need related to your most searched object on the internet. You can create a variety of alerts on google such as News, blog posts, RSS feeds, and many more. You can even track buildings and market places all around. The most exciting thing you will find is that it is an entirely free tool that can help you gather plenty of information....

To activate an old iPhone 5c, you will need to connect it to a computer with iTunes installed. Once iTunes is open, you will need to click on the phone icon in the upper left corner of the window. Next, you will need to select the “Summary” tab and then click on the “Restore iPhone” button. A dialog box will appear asking if you want to back up your data before restoring your phone....

The Belkin WeMo Switch can turn just about any ordinary appliance into a smart appliance. Just plug it in, and control it from anywhere. Here’s how to set it up. While you can get smart lights like Philips Hue, they can be pretty expensive, especially with the starter kit priced at $199, but if you have lamps that you wish you could turn on and off remotely, getting a smart outlet is the next best option....

If you’re trying to access a website or service that’s blocked in your region, you can use a proxy server to get around the block. On your PlayStation 4, go to Settings > Network > Proxy Server and enter the address of the proxy server. There is no need to use a proxy server on your PS4. The console already has a built-in proxy server that you can use to protect your privacy and unblock websites....

Many hotels still limit you to one or two Wi-Fi devices per room–a frustrating limitation, especially when traveling with someone else. Connection restrictions can apply anywhere you have to log into a Wi-Fi network via a portal instead of a standard passphrase. Here are some ways to get around that limitation. Connect to the Wi-Fi with Your Laptop and Share the Connection If you’re carrying your Windows or Mac laptop with you, it’s fairly easy to share your hotel’s Wi-Fi connection with other wireless devices–especially if you do a little bit of planning ahead of time....

Facebook keeps bringing in new features now and then. Sharing your friendship anniversary is a wholesome feature introduced as a reminder to appreciate your friendships. Facebook compiles an entire video showing your shared memories over the years. But, how do you share your friendship anniversary video on Facebook with your friends? People will not be able to see your video unless you share it. You can access them on either the day of your anniversary or through your Memories....

When playing Overwatch, there are those moments that you would love to capture to rewind the best part of your gaming session. Besides, you could want to share the highlight with your Discord community. So, how’s that possible? Discord has a limit on the file size you can upload, but we will offer alternative ways of sharing your overwatch highlights on Discord. We will start by seeing how we can save and watch Overwatch highlights....

If you want others in your household to see who’s at the door and when the doorbell was rung, you can share access through the SkyBell HD app on your phone. Here’s how to do it. RELATED: How to Install and Set Up the SkyBell HD Video Doorbell The SkyBell HD acts like any normal doorbell, hooking up to the existing doorbell wiring. However, it also connects to your Wi-Fi network and gives you a live video feed of whoever is at the door, as well as records video and even notifies you whenever there’s motion or the doorbell button is pressed....

To show grids in Photoshop, go to the “View” menu and select “Show”. Then select “Grid” from the drop-down menu. To show smart guides in Photoshop, go to the “View” menu and select “Show Smart Guides. To show the rule of thirds grid in Photoshop, you need to go to the “View” menu and select “Show Grid. To show the pixel grid in Photoshop, go to the “View” menu and select “Show”....

As its name implies, the “Developer” tab in Office programs allows you to create applications to use with Office programs, write macros, run macros you previously recorded, use XML commands and ActiveX controls, use form controls, and is not available by default. Even if you are not a developer, you may want to work with document templates in Word, add some form controls to your document in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, customize the Office programs using macros, or use a custom form in Outlook....

To shuffle a playlist on SoundCloud on Xbox, first select the “SoundCloud” app. Then use the left joystick to select the playlist you want to shuffle. Press the “A” button to select it. Once the playlist is selected, press the “Menu” button on your controller. Select “Shuffle Playlist.” The songs in your playlist will now be shuffled. To shuffle on Xbox, first open the Guide by pressing the Xbox button on your controller....

Sideloading APKs and Developer Mode Some Android apps are not listed on Google Play. There can be many reasons for this. Perhaps Google has barred the app because it doesn’t meet Google’s stipulations. Then again, it may be a self-imposed exile by the programmers. They may have a beef with Google and want to sidestep the usual app delivery mechanisms. And sometimes developers release their stable, safe builds via Google Play, but make other builds—such as potentially unstable daily development builds—available elsewhere....

Why Would You Want to Do This? One thing to keep in mind about sideloading apps is they won’t be able to receive automatic updates. That process is handled by app stores, which we’re not using. You’ll need to manually re-install new versions of apps and games if you want to stay up to date. RELATED: How to Sideload Apps on Android The first thing we need to do is get an APK file to download....

To sign into your EA account on Madden 22, first open the game and select “My Madden” from the main menu. Then, select “Manage Accounts” and choose the account you want to sign in with. Finally, enter your email address and password and select “Sign In”. There are a few things you can try if you’re having trouble signing into EA servers for Madden NFL 22. First, make sure that you’re using the correct login information – your EA account name and password....

If you sign out of PSN, your online persona will be unavailable on the PlayStation Network. Your friends list, Trophies, and other data will be saved, but you will not be able to access online features until you sign back in. To sign into a different account on PS4, first press the “PS” button on the controller to open the PlayStation menu. Then select “Login Settings” and choose “Add User....