Apple recently announced that end-to-end encryption is coming to even more sensitive types of iCloud data, including device backups, messages, and photos. The move is being hailed by privacy advocates who say it will keep online information safer. But the FBI has reportedly said the enhanced encryption could jeopardize its ability to catch criminals. “In certain situations, when users opt-in to the service, Apple will no longer hold the key to unlock any data,” Matt Howard, the senior vice president of the cybersecurity firm Virtru, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Animated GIFs are simple animations that you’ll see on many web pages and, while they are much less sophisticated than Flash animations, they are very simple to produce by anyone with a basic understanding of GIMP. How to Make an Animated GIF in GIMP The following steps show a simple web banner sized animation using a couple of basic graphics, some text, and a logo. Conclusion The steps shown here will give you the basic tools to produce your own simple animations, using different graphics and document sizes....

Recuva is one of the best free file recovery software tools available. It’s easy to use and is as effective as any other freeware or premium file recovery program on the market. It was developed by Piriform, the makers of CCleaner, another outstanding product. Recuva Pros and Cons There’s a lot to like about Recuva. It comes in both installable and portable versions. It contains a simple wizard and advanced options, and it supports a wide range of Windows operating systems....

Sure, you can go through the list and remove one entry at a time. Or you delete them all at once. Remove All Blocked Senders at Once in Windows Mail To delete all addresses from your list of blocked Windows Mail senders: Go to your Windows Mail settings in the Windows registry.Make a backup copy of the list of blocked senders.Click on the Block Senders List key with the right mouse button....

Design: Bulky body hides a virtual assistant Despite its large size, the design is attractive. The two USB ports are highlighted with orange plastic, rather than LED illumination like many in-car USB chargers. And the unit itself is ringed by sporty-looking simulated carbon fiber. The top ring and activation button illuminate with different colors, depending on the operation status, which makes it easy to see what’s going on at a glance....

The streaming service’s ad-free premium plan and more affordable ad-supported plan are both being made available for Roku customers. That includes all associated TV shows, films, originals, and live content such as news and sports. Roku Channel subscribers will be able to browse through the Paramount+ library before committing to a subscription and can take advantage of a free seven-day trial if they decide to give it a shot. After that, the monthly cost of Paramount+ will be rolled into their Roku Channel statement....

Roku announced its plan to start streaming 30 “Roku Originals," starting May 20. According to TechCrunch, the list of shows will include both scripted and reality programming previously only available on Quibi. While the shows are still available to view on mobile through the Roku Channel app, for the most part, the company expects viewers to tune in from a Roku streaming device attached to their TV. It’s important to note that Roku originally acquired over 75 titles from Quibi when it purchased the mobile-based entertainment company earlier this year....

When Will the Rollable Pixel Be Released? It’s unclear right now, but probably not until after the release of the Pixel Fold, another screen-extending device expected from the company. Adding a rollable phone to the lineup is quite aggressive. Plus, the latest nugget of news that points to this device being a possibility is a tweet from June 2021: Ross Young is a display market analyst with DSCC, which stated in early 2021 that rollable phones are coming: We also know from a patent granted in 2007 that Google has its eyes on an “expandable display having rollable material....

Below is everything you need to know about the watch’s price, when it was first released, the specs, and more. When Was the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Released? Samsung first revealed all the details on this smartwatch on August 11, 2021, at Samsung Unpacked. The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic were announced. From August 27, 2021, you’ve been able to order both models from Samsung’s website. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Price There are two watches, and the price varies depending on the size and connectivity you choose:...

The Samsung 65-inch class Q60R (QN65Q60RAFXZA) is the newest smart QLED TV from Samsung, improving on last year’s model with great processing power at a mid-tier price. It may not have all the bells and whistles that higher-end competitor smart TVs offer but we found it held its own, particularly in the gaming arena. We tested this product for a month, read on to learn what we found. Design: A slender build QLED TVs are the successor to LED TVs, designed to derive their picture from backlighting within the unit, a stark contrast to OLED which can toggle individual pixels on or off to emit their own color....

Samsung is a company that makes a lot of gadgets and, luckily, has a system in place to find them, called SmartThings Find. The company just announced a major milestone for the service, with 200 million nodes currently operating worldwide. What does this mean exactly? SmartThings Find doesn’t require Wi-Fi or even satellites. It uses nodes, aka other Samsung devices, to zero in on lost gadgets by leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies....

A Retainer Benefits the Contractor For a graphic designer, a retainer is a safety net, a guaranteed amount of income over time. With much of a freelance income often based on sporadic projects, a retainer is an opportunity to count on a certain amount of money from a particular client. A retainer can establish long-term credibility and trust with clients and even result in additional work outside of the initial retainer agreement....

Kim-Parker is the co-founder and CEO of Thrilling, an online marketplace for vintage and second-hand items from boutiques across the US. The idea behind Thrilling came from Kim-Parker’s experience growing up in New York and second-hand shopping for clothes. “Part of the joy of this kind of shopping is getting lost in the treasure hunt. It’s all about the journey,” Kim-Parker said. “For Thrilling, we are thinking about how we can help popularize vintage shopping and make it accessible to more shoppers around the world....

The application that most resembles Word is called TextMaker, while Presentations and PlanMaker can be used as alternatives to PowerPoint and Excel, respectively. FreeOffice File Formats FreeOffice fully supports some file types, meaning that it can both open and save back to the format. Some are only acceptable when opening the file, and others are supported only when saving the document. TextMaker: Open and save to: DOC, DOCX, DOT, DOTX, HTML, ODT, PSW, PWD, RTF, TMD, TMDX, TMV, TMVX, TXTOpen: DOCM, DOTM, HTM, OTT, SXW, WPD, WRI, XHTMLSave to: EPUB, PDF...

While some traditional bandwidth tests use Java to do their testing, SpeedOf.Me does not. Instead, it tests bandwidth directly from the browser via HTML5 instead of a third-party plugin, greatly increasing the chance that the test is accurate. SpeedOf.Me works in all modern browsers, like Chrome, IE, Safari, and Firefox. This means that you can test your bandwidth on your desktop, tablet, laptop, or smartphone…yes, even your iPad, iPhone, or Android device!...

Only You’s “Audio Birth Chart” feature assigns astrology-like Sun, Moon, and Rising signs to each user, based on who they listen to. Meanwhile, “Your Dream Dinner Party” will generate a personalized mix based on which three artists they choose to attend the imaginary event. Options like “Your Artist Pairs” and “Your Song Year” look at recent artist pairings and origin years, respectively. Finally, “Your Time of Day” and “Your Genres/Topics” will tell users when and what they listen to most often....

EVs are perfect for an urban environment. The stop-and-go traffic actually helps with range, and typically a city driver who stays within the limits of their town might be behind the wheel for hours, but probably only actually travel 20 miles in a day. The flip side to that is, where do they charge if they live in an apartment without a garage? It turns out there’s a solution for city-wide charging stations without the hassle of cables being strung about on sidewalks....

For many, that’s where EVs should be or could be headed at some point. Why recharge a car when, like a Walkman from the 80s, you could just swap out the battery? The reason that’s not likely to happen anytime soon for cars, trucks, and SUVs is that it’s complicated—very, very complicated. The Two-Wheeled Solution That’s Growing In 2015, Taiwan company Gogoro launched its first scooter. But more importantly, it launched its Gogoro Energy Network....

Using it returns certain files and settings—like drivers, registry keys, system files, installed programs, and more—back to previous versions and settings. What System Restore Does Restoring your computer to a previous state only affects Windows files. It’s that type of data that’s normally to blame for issues that would prompt you to use System Restore. If strange things are happening to your computer after a driver install, for example, you might find that restoring the system to a previous state before the driver install, fixes the problem because System Restore will undo the installation....

In his latest newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman explains that several new Mac models are on the way, but likely won’t be making an appearance until early 2023 (presumably Q1). It’s something that Gurman believes will likely coincide with the launch of iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.3, which are expected around February or March of next year. The reasoning behind expecting new Mac announcements in early 2023 seems sound, as Apple did unveil the Mac Studio within that timeframe earlier this year....