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A Simple Trick to Bypass Google reCaptcha in Chrome’s Incognito

September 26, 2021 by feecalculator_x6rbod

A Simple Trick to Bypass Google reCaptcha in Chrome’s Incognito.

Because Google provides many personalized search results, I rely on incognito for most of my research. But lately I’ve been running into this strange problem: when I search for anything on Google in incognito mode in Chrome, I get a reCaptcha error that says, “Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. This page checks to see if it is you who are submitting the requests, not the robot. ”

A quick Google search reveals that other people have this problem too. And none of the solutions suggested in the forum (like clear cache and cookies, disable browser extensions one by one, disable VPN, etc.) worked for me.

However, I noticed that this error only appears on my office WiFi (coworking) and not on my home network.

Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix this. Just create a bookmark with the URL https://www.google.com and log in to the Internet through it. Here’s how it would look: you open an incognito window, click on the Google.com bookmark you created, and start searching. You won’t get the annoying Google reCaptcha this time. Watch the video below. [if lt IE 9] <! [endif]

To create a bookmark in Chrome.

Open https://www.google.com in a new tab.
Click the star on the right side of the omnibox.
A small window should appear.
Give it a name and in the Folder section make sure the Bookmarks Bar is selected.
Click Finish.

If you don’t see any bookmarks in the top bookmarks bar, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + B (or Cmd + Shift + B for Mac) to show or hide bookmarks.

And it’s all. Oddly enough, accessing a Google search via a bookmark does not trigger reCaptcha. I have been using this workaround for several months now and have never had a problem.

Alternatively, you can use browser add-ons like Buster to bypass the reCAPTCHA automatically.

Share your experience in the comments or tweet me for a quicker response. Happy Google search.

How to Play Gameboy Games on iPhone Without Jailbreak

September 26, 2021 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Play Gameboy Games on iPhone Without Jailbreak.

While there are many emulators for Android, they are not easy to play on the iPhone. Sure, you can jailbreak your iPhone and then get it in an unconventional way, but no one has time for that. In this guide, I will show you how to play Gameboy Games on iPhone without jailbreak. Let’s start.

I don’t know, it’s something about this 8-bit game style and music that brings back good memories. Gameplaycolor is a web console that lets you emulate a console right from your iPhone’s web browser. If you’re interested in emulating GameBoy Advance games on Android, try it here.

Set up GameBoy Emulator on iPhone

Go to the GamePlayColor website in your Safari browser and click the Play button. After that, just follow the onscreen instructions and create a webpage shortcut on your iPhone. Click the Share button at the bottom of your browser.

The website does not work in other browsers and also has some issues with the iOS 13 beta.

Select “Add to Home Screen” from the “Share” sheet, rename the shortcut, and click the “Add” button in the upper right corner.

Perhaps now is the right time to upload the Gameboy ROM to your Google Drive account. Once you’ve downloaded the ROM, proceed to the next step. If you want to emulate Dreamcast ROM on Android, try this.

Now tap on the GamePlay icon on the home screen we created earlier, it should ask you to sign in and enter your passcode. Click the Login button and log into the account that stores your Gameboy ROMs.

Yes, you will need to load your own GBA ROMs or load ROMs from CoolROM. After downloading your ROMs, upload them to your Google Drive account, you just logged in in the previous step.

The website displays a message that it needs access to all data in your Drive. It is limited by Google and the website has no control over what data should be retrieved, all or nothing. You can check their privacy policy or create a ROM-only Google account, it’s free. Click “Allow” to continue.

You will be redirected to the Gameplaycolor website with an on-screen access code. Press and hold the text box to copy the key and paste it into the app on the home screen. It would look confusing, but trust me, it’s easy. Just go to your home screen and paste the key in the Passcode field. Click “Continue” to activate.

All of your GameBoy cartridges will appear and you can click on them to play. You’ll see the classic D-Pad and four buttons for navigating and controlling characters while playing. Enjoy!

During my testing, the emulator worked fine, but there were some problems here and there. For example, I couldn’t get the games to sound at first, but you can fix this by turning the slider to Ring and then clicking Unmute after restarting the app. If you feel that games are running a little slow, you can fix it by increasing the speed in the settings. You can go up to 3x.

So let’s go. Now you can play your favorite Gameboy games on your iPhone without jailbreaking. Alternatively, you can log into webNES to play the classic NES game on your iOS devices without jailbreaking.

What are your favorite games, tell us in the comments below?

How to Play Gameboy Games on iPhone Without Jailbreak

How to Block Websites on Chrome Browser on Android

September 25, 2021 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Block Websites on Chrome Browser on Android.

Sometimes it is difficult to control yourself. It takes a lot of discipline to be productive, and it’s too easy to make mistakes and distractions at times. Browsing random sites in Chrome is a great way to do nothing. However, this set of handy Android apps will help boost your productivity by helping you block websites on Chrome, restrict access to apps, turn off Incognito Mode, and more.

Now, if you have a rooted Android phone, you can use any of the host file editing apps to block any website, including the Chrome browser. But most people don’t have root access, so we have different workarounds for them depending on the requirements.

Read on to find out how to block websites in the Chrome browser on Android.

1. Blocking the site

For: Users who want to block specific websites in Chrome

The name tells you everything you need to know: Block site blocks access to both websites and applications. The website blocking feature works in all browsers including Chrome. Block Site has a website blacklist feature like FocusMe. This allows you to visit websites that you do not want to provide access to and prevents access only to those.

The way this app works without root access is pretty ingenious, after you install the app you must give it permission to access it. The Block Site function then monitors every website you visit, and an overlay is superimposed on top of it when blocked sites are found.

Block Site also has a scheduling feature built in. You can set the blocking time for the website and app, as well as the timeout. Customizable work mode allows you to set up blocking of websites during work hours. However, blocking a site is not always a good thing. Most importantly, it lacks protection against deletion. This makes it easier to delete if you suddenly get it wrong.

Pros

Blacklisting apps and websites means you can customize restrictions.
Adult Site Blocker blocks all adult sites for added convenience.

Cons

Missing delete protection

Set site blocking (Android)

2. Qustodio Suite

For: Parents who want to control and restrict their children’s use of mobile websites

Qustodio is a game with the word “keeper” and that’s exactly what it means: a keeper of your kids’ internet use. Qustodio offers a subscription-based premium package that can be installed on various devices and platforms, but the Android app itself is free.

The free Qustodio app for Android is a great option if you just want to block or restrict your kids from using Chrome. The Qustodio app lets you use the Qustodio adult content filter – it automatically filters out sexually explicit content, gambling and other problem areas, so you don’t have to worry about what your child is exposed to.

The Qustodio filter works even in incognito mode.

It uses device administrator rights to prevent deletion, making it very difficult for your child to bypass. The free Qustodio app also lets you track and limit usage. You can set a time frame outside of which access to websites will be restricted. You can also check usage statistics – which websites your kids visit and how long they have been using certain sites.

The Premium package is cross-platform and offers a range of additional features. First, you can install it on almost any platform, from iOS to Windows, other than Android. It also has location tracking, call and text monitoring, and app usage monitoring among other features.

Pros

Free version allows you to block and control the use of Chrome.
Device administrator rights provide protection against deletion.

Cons:

The free version only offers protection on one Android device.

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3. Disable incognito mode

Who’s for: Users who want to turn off Incognito Mode and use an account to reduce access to problem sites.

We are big fans of custom solutions. Disable Incognito Mode (as the name suggests) does not block websites in Chrome. However, it solves the same basic problem – it prevents users from visiting sites they don’t want to tell you about. By disabling Incognito Mode, the app forces users to browse using standard history-tracking tabs.

What makes Disable Incognito Mode great is that it’s easy to use: you just open the app, click on the app’s settings, and turn it on.

Then it will automatically close all incognito tabs that you try to open.

However, disabling Incognito Mode has some drawbacks: while it is intended to make your browsing history visible, users can always clear their browsing history to hide activity. In addition, it does not use device administrator rights, so there is no protection against deletion. This makes it better as a personal discipline tool rather than a control tool for who you are in charge of.

Read: How to Set Parental Controls on Popular Video Streaming Sites

Plus, Incoquito is another handy app that lets you turn off Incognito Mode, but it’s much more complicated than Turn Off Incognito Mode. Incoquito also lets you track usage even when incognito mode is enabled. It also allows you to block access to incognito mode on YouTube and several other browsers besides Chrome. It is indeed more functional than Disable Incognito Mode. However, it costs $ 1.60 and, frankly, making such a simple feature a paid option doesn’t seem reasonable.

Pros

Very simple. Two taps to disable incognito mode.
Can make the user more accountable and reduce the use of problem sites.

Cons

Lack of protection against deletion
Users can always delete their browsing history

Set Disable Incognito Mode (Android)

4. FocusMe

For: users looking for a universal limiter, including Chrome blocking

It’s a personal favorite of mine and a tool I regularly use to stay focused and productive. FocusMe was not created as a website blocker per se, but as a general usage limiter for all your devices. Simply put, it won’t block a specific website in your Chrome browser, but will automatically close the Chrome browser as soon as you open it.

FocusMe lets you select any application on your phone and control how it is used. This includes Chrome, of course. You can set various usage restrictions. You can set a maximum amount of time per day for use, or simply block all access for a specific period of time.

In terms of website blocking, FocusMe allows you to block websites globally using a whitelist or blacklist. If you use the blacklist setting, the blacklisted sites will not be available in Chrome or any other browser. If you use the whitelist setting, only whitelisted sites will be available.

There are also whitelists and blacklists for apps and they work the same way. I would also like to highlight FocusMe’s excellent after-sales support. The app is maintained by one developer, but when I ran into a major bug, they even took the time to personally use Teamviewer to solve the problem.

Pros

Free version of Android includes all features except uninstall protection.
Can be used to whitelist and blacklist sites according to your usage preferences.
Blocks sites in all browsers, not only Android

Cons

The subscription required to protect against deletion on Android.
An annual price of $ 29.99 can be quite expensive.

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5. PornAway (root only)

For: users who especially want to restrict access to adult content

PornAway is a modified version of the Adaway app (an app that blocks ads on your Android). However, PornAway is designed to block porn sites instead of ads. The best part about this app is that PornAway blocks adult content from all over your Andriod. However, you will need root access to use PornAway.

Also Read: How to Block Websites on Chrome Browser on Android

Also, if you are not rooted, you can try “Manage SPIN” – filter my Chrome. This app has a free version and a paid subscription. Oddly enough, the free version blocks all browsers except Chrome. You must pay for a premium subscription to enable Chrome blocking. However, paid subscribers have access to a granular management solution – although the limiter for adult content cannot be changed, you can change the extent to which other content such as gambling and violence is displayed.

Pros

Free
Works with every application
Blocks all kinds of porn

Cons

Require root access
By default does not block other browsers, which should be

Install PornAway (Android)

How to block websites on Android Chrome

Each of these apps has advantages and disadvantages, and each is better suited to a different target audience. If you need a versatile self-discipline kit, FocusMe will serve you best – it doesn’t just block websites. It gives you granular control to restrict access to apps and other content on your phone. However, this can be quite expensive. If you want an easy way to be more responsible to yourself, Turn Off Incognito Mode does what it says on the label and forces you to use the standard browsing tabs. Importantly, it lacks protection against deletion, making it more of a self-discipline tool than a dedicated website blocker. If you are a parent, Qustodio provides you with a solution to block access to websites and track your kids’ Internet browsing habits. The free version only works on one device, so you’re out of luck if your child has a spare tablet. If you are interested in blocking websites, most likely you are also interested in security. Check out our list of the best security apps here.

How to Block Websites on Chrome Browser on Android

How to Fix Keyboard Not Working After Ubuntu Update

September 25, 2021 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Fix Keyboard Not Working After Ubuntu Update.

I recently upgraded my Ubuntu from 17.10 to 18.04 and after reboot the keyboard stopped working. It works on lock screen but never logged in. It turns out that this is a fairly common problem. The keyboard input driver crashes after every major update, causing confusion between the Ubuntu OS and input devices.

You can easily fix this by reinstalling the input X server driver. But since the keyboard doesn’t work initially, it gets a little tricky. And no, the external USB keyboard doesn’t work either. So, here’s how to fix the keyboard not working after Ubuntu update.

Fix keyboard not working in Ubuntu 18.04

Case 1: keyboard and mouse work on the lock screen

In this case, you have your keyboard and trackpad running on the lock screen, you can directly start a terminal session by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F3 and go to that step.

Case 2: keyboard doesn’t work but mouse works on lock screen

Step 1: In this case, log in using the onscreen keyboard. You can enable it by clicking the Accessibility or Person icon in the upper right corner. After you are logged in, we need to re-enable the onscreen keyboard. To do this, open the “Settings” menu by clicking the arrow in the upper right corner. Then click the gear icon in the drop-down menu.

Read: 3 Ways to Set Up a Static IP Address in Ubuntu

Step 2: From the Settings menu, click Accessibility on the left tab to go to the Hearing & Dialing menu.

Step 3. From the Accessibility menu, go to the Typing menu. Click the slider next to the On-Screen Keyboard text on the On-Screen Keyboard.

Step 4: Now that we have an on-screen keyboard, we need a terminal to run the command. To open a terminal, right-click on the desktop and select “Open Terminal”.

Step 5: After starting the terminal, enter the following command and press Enter.

Sometimes Ubuntu might try to become a fanatic and ask for a password even after entering sudo. Just enter your password using the onscreen keyboard. sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-input-all

It should prompt for input again, press Y and press Enter again.

After we have installed the X Server keyboard input drivers, reboot your system. When the system is restored and up and running, you can use your keyboard and mouse.

Case 3: keyboard and mouse not working

In case the keyboard, trackpad and mouse do not work for you even on the lock screen, we need to launch the terminal during the boot itself. To do this, forcibly shutdown the system using physical keys.

While the system is starting up, press and hold the Shift key after the BIOS boots, and you will enter the GRUB menu. From the GRUB menu press “e” to change the boot options. Find the line that looks like this. linux /boot/vmlinuz-4.18.0-25-generic root = UUID = a98c605-2ac4-4ee3-8070-2560255293fe ro quiet splash $ vt_handoff

Paste “/ bin / bash” before $ vt_handoff and press Ctrl + X or F10 to reboot. Once you enter the command, run the following command and reboot your system again. sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-input-all

After rebooting, your keyboard and mouse should work for you.

Modifying the GRUB file is a temporary change, not a permanent change. So if boot fails, just restart the system and it will return to normal.

Packaging

Ubuntu is a good free operating system to switch to if you don’t want to spend money on a Windows license. However, Ubuntu has its own set of problems that take time to fix. Read our other articles on 15 must-have applications on Ubuntu right after a fresh install and how to get Linux running on Windows with a virtual machine.

Let me know in the comments below in case of any problems or questions.

How to Fix Keyboard Not Working After Ubuntu Update

How to Mirror iPhone to Amazon Fire Stick

September 25, 2021 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Mirror iPhone to Amazon Fire Stick.

Unlike the previous generation Firestick, the new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (along with the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Cube) does not support native screen mirroring. This means you can’t mirror iPhone to Fire Stick right out of the box. But luckily there is a simple workaround.

To the unknown, AirPlay is Apple’s wireless technology that allows content to be transferred between Apple devices wirelessly. For example, you can use Airplay to cast an iPhone screen (which acts as a source) to an Apple TV (which acts as a receiver), obviously both connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Now, while Firestick doesn’t support Airplay out of the box, there are several third-party apps that support Google Cast, Miracast, and of course AirPlay. Let’s check them out.

Read: 13 best Fire TV Stick and Firestick apps

1. AirScreen

AirScreen is one of the most popular Android and iOS screen mirroring apps on Firestick. It mimics the AirPlay protocol on a local server running Firestick. You can simply touch the device in the control center to enable screen mirroring.

For this to work, install the AirScreen app from the Amazon store (link below). Then go to your iPhone and swipe up to open the quick settings tab and tap Screen Mirroring (Airplay). It shows you a list of active devices, click the Airscreen server tile and alt, you can now successfully cast your iOS screen to the Fire TV Stick 4K. During testing, the app worked very well and I had no issues, however the Fire TV Stick 4K would sometimes fail to connect, which could have been a bug because the same thing worked flawlessly on the older Firestick. You can get the app for free on Amazon.

Pros

Easy to use interface
Fast connection
Fast feed transfer

Cons

Unreliable Firestick 4K connection (possibly a software issue)

Install AirScreen (firestick)

2. AirPin Pro

Like AirScreen, this app creates a server on Firestick to simulate the AirPlay protocol. However, if you just want to play music from your phone on your TV, you can do it with this app. This can come in handy if you don’t want to show the user interface and navigation of your phone just to listen to music. The app is paid and will set you back $ 4.99, but you can try the free version to see if the app works for you.

Pros

Local Link Transfer
Various AirPlay Modes for Video and Audio

Cons

The UI is confusing for newbies

Install AirPin Pro (Firestick)

3. iWebTV Player

Firestick has an official app for most video services like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, etc., but what if you want to watch videos from other websites? iWebTV Player allows you to browse the web on iPhone and download videos to Fire TV Stick. Just download the app for iPhone and Firestick and you’re done.

While I was testing the app, I felt that it would be a little confusing for new users to use as it is not available in the Amazon Store, however you can watch this video to learn how to download apps to Aptoide TV.

Pros

Plays a lot of videos from the Internet.
Intuitive user interface of the application.
Automatic connection establishment.

Cons

Installing on Firestick is a bit tedious.

Try Aptoide TV

4. Video & TV Cast

The previous app allows you to stream videos from the internet to the Fite TV Stick, but cannot stream your personal media to the TV. Video & TV Cast can stream your personal media from Camera Roll and even iCloud to Firestick over LAN. Just install the app on both devices and enjoy your cute cat video on Fire TV Stick. Cool, isn’t it.

The free version is more of a trial version in which you can only stream the three latest media from the Camera Roll. You will have to shell out $ 6.99 to unlock all features blocked by paywalls.

Pros

Ability to stream files from Camera Roll and iCloud.
Local media streaming

Cons

The free version has few features

Install Video & TV Cast (Firestick, iOS)

Show your iPhone on FireStick

These were some of the best apps that allow you to view your iPhone screen on a large screen. AirScreen and AirPin Pro are efficient and available in the Amazon store. iWebTV Player is available on Aptoide TV, which makes it difficult to install, but worth it. The latter app is perfect for when you just want to mirror your old photos and videos to your TV. While you’re at it, buy an MHL cable, it’s a good investment if you ever want to stream from your phone directly to your TV via the HDMI port. Which app are you using to mirror iPhone to Firestick, let me know in the comments below?

How to Mirror iPhone to Amazon Fire Stick

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