It used to be that Facebook made all photos and posts public by default, meaning anyone could see them. Facebook’s privacy settings now give users more granular control over who can see what, but they can also be a bit difficult to figure out. Basic Tutorial on Keeping Facebook Photos Private For Facebook photos, you always have the option to make sure only your friends can view them via the inline privacy button or “audience selector” tool in the post creation box....

Researchers at Germany’s Technical University of Darmstadt have found that iPhones can be vulnerable to security threats even when powered off. Wireless chips, including Bluetooth, run using low power mode when the power is off. Malicious actors can take advantage of the reduced power mode to use malware. “When a user shuts down their device through the phone’s menu or power button, they have a reasonable belief that all the processors are shut down, but that’s not the case,” Eugene Kolodenker, a senior staff security intelligence engineer at the cybersecurity firm Lookout, which was not involved in the German study, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Install DD-WRT on routers using the firmware upgrade (also called firmware flashing) process. Routers contain a small fixed amount of persistent flash memory — usually 4 megabytes, 8 MB or 16 MB in size — where the firmware is stored. Like other kinds of router firmware, DD-WRT firmware exists in the form of a binary file. Why Use Alternative Firmware Routers do not require DD-WRT firmware for standard operation. However, many networking enthusiasts install it in place of the manufacturer’s firmware with the goal of extracting better performance or capability from their routers....

It works by encrypting a digital signal with a key that requires authentication from both the transmitting and receiving products. If authentication fails, the signal fails. Purpose of HDCP The Digital Content Protection LLC, the Intel subsidiary organization that licenses HDCP, describes its purpose as to license technologies to protect high-value digital movies, TV shows, and audio from unauthorized access or copying. The use of HDCP-compliant cables and devices to transmit HDCP-encoded data, in theory, is designed to prohibit the duplication or re-recording of encrypted media by unauthorized devices....

The electrical system in your car, in most cases, provides 12V DC, which is different from the AC power you use at home. The options for powering devices in a car include using an existing cigarette lighter outlet (also known as a 12V accessory outlet) or installing a power inverter. The primary methods of using 12-volt car power to run your electronic devices on the road include 2V adapter and hard-wired plugs, universal 12V USB adapters, and car power inverters....

How to Filter Data in Excel If you want to filter data in an Excel spreadsheet, here’s how to do it. How Filtering Works Best Practices for Filtering Save yourself some hassle by following best-practice guidelines for working with filtered data: Unless there’s a good reason for it, don’t save a shared spreadsheet with filters active. Other users may not notice that the file is filtered.Although you can filter on several columns simultaneously, these filters are additive, not exclusive....

Rao is the co-founder and CEO of Sharebite, a food ordering platform built exclusively for workplaces. The company mainly serves firms in the law, architecture, accounting, and tech industries. Sharebite was founded in 2015, and the company has a team of about 60 employees. Each order placed through Sharebite’s platform results in a donation made to City Harvest to help alleviate childhood hunger in local communities. The company offers individual, group, or catering orders....

E-bike maker Cowboy recently added a navigation feature to the latest version of its app so bikers can avoid high-pollution areas. Automaker Tata Motors allows drivers to see real-time information about air quality in their vicinity on their car dashboards, and issues alerts when drivers enter a region with poor air quality. Getting hyperlocal data on air pollution is essential, experts say. “Just as our air changes with the wind and weather patterns, so does air pollution,” Christoph Burkhardt, CEO of air purifier manufacturer OneLife, said in an email interview....

The chart below lists of the total number of apps available in the App Store at various dates in the past. The list is based on Apple announcements, news from Apple and other companies, and estimates from analysts, so the numbers are approximate. The Total iOS Apps column includes all apps that work on the iPhone, the iPad, iPod touch, or all three. The iPad Apps column lists the number of apps that have specific iPad versions....

The new feature is designed to anticipate what the user intends to write next and save them the effort of typing it out entirely. Microsoft’s offering joins a growing number of apps that attempt to predict your words. Predictive writing apps can be a great way to save time, experts say. “It’s a lifesaver for users when they get stuck with sentence framing,” Brad Smith, CEO of publishing software company Wordable, said in an email interview....

Companies everywhere are scampering to get a piece of the metaverse, ever since Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to use the might of his popular social network Facebook to turn the concept into a reality. But in all the hoopla, digital and social inclusion experts suggest that companies are losing sight of the fact that to be a part of it, one needs access to some very specific gear and a reliable connection to the Internet, both of which aren’t accessible to everyone....

The iPad Pro has been in a weird place since it first launched. Halfway between being a great tablet and offering the utility of a laptop computer. Apple’s recent announcement that it’s putting M1 chips in the newest iPad Pros finally could be the tipping point that makes the iPad Pro worthy of replacing your laptop. “I think it hints towards the future development of iPad and iPad OS,” Pablo Thiermann, a hardware expert and video producer, told Lifewire in an email....

Adding Funds to Venmo via Your Bank The first option for funding your Venmo purchases is by linking your bank account to your account. While Venmo will default to using your balance in the app first, if your balance doesn’t cover your purchase then you can add your bank account as an option to transfer the funds. Entering your login information for your bank may allow you to verify instantly; otherwise, Venmo sends micro-transfers of < $2 to your account to confirm your identity....

How to Add Programs to Startup in Windows 10 You can enable or disable apps from running on startup in the App Startup Control Panel and the taskbar, but the only place you can add new startup programs is through the Windows startup folder. What Is the Windows Startup Folder? The Windows startup folder is a folder that Windows looks in for programs to run every time it starts. This was the only way to manage startup programs in older versions of Windows....

How Do I Add Widgets to My iPad Home Screen? If you’ve added widgets on your iPhone, adding widgets to your iPad home screen will be very familiar. If not, don’t worry: It’s very easy. Here’s what to do: How Do You Customize Widgets on iPad? By following those steps, you’ve added a widget to your iPad home screen. But you’ll probably want to customize your widgets, or at least their location....

How to Back Up Your Android Phone Automatically Backing up your Android data is simple. Google stores most of your options and data in the cloud, making it easy to transfer it from one device to another, such as when you buy a new phone. As long as your Android device uses your primary email, nearly everything in the Google suite, including Calendar, Contacts, Gmail, and other Google apps, is set to automatically back up....

Do I Qualify for a Groupon Refund? The Groupon refund policy is something you always have to keep in mind when attempting to get a refund for your Groupon. All Groupons fall under four different categories and each of these categories has a different policy: Local Deals: Can be returned for a refund within 3 days of the purchaseGroupon Getaways: Refunds are available until the “book-by” dateGroupon Goods: Can be returned for a refund within 30 days of the delivery dateGroupon Live: Cannot be refunded past the day of purchase, unless the event is canceled or rescheduled...

How to Cancel Audible Membership It’s easy to cancel an Audible membership, no matter what your reason for doing so. You keep all the books you’ve already purchased and can still buy Audible books at full price. You won’t be able to return any books after you cancel, and you lose any existing credits on your account that you haven’t used. You must cancel your account from a desktop browser. Here’s how....

Canceling on the Website The following steps will show you how to cancel your subscription via the HBO Max website. Canceling via the HBO Max App The following steps will show how to cancel your subscription via the HBO Max app. The instructions are the same whether it’s on mobile or tablet, but the images seen are from the mobile app. Can You Cancel Through a Provider? Some streaming and cable TV providers allow customers to get HBO Max via their service....

How to Change the iPad Side Switch Action By default, the iPad side switch is used to mute the iPad, but that’s not its only function. If you prefer, change a setting on the iPad so that when you toggle the switch, the iPad locks in landscape or portrait mode. Locking the orientation of the iPad is convenient when playing a game or reading a book and holding the iPad at an odd angle....