Using Google Chrome for Google Home After you install an emulator, Google Chrome allows you to use some of the functionality the Google Home app provides on a Mac, but it’s limited to only media casting. Before you’re able to do so, you must ensure Google Chrome is updated to the latest version. Use Google Home App on Mac via an Android Emulator Since the Google Home app is only supported on Android and iOS devices, you must install an emulator to run the Android operating system on your macOS device....

How to Turn On or Off iPhone Low Power Mode Some estimates have found that Low Power Mode can reduce battery use by 33% to 47%. There are several ways to enable Low Power Mode on your iPhone. The easiest method is to tell Siri to “Turn on low power mode.” The option for Low Power Mode is also found in Settings > Battery, as well as in Control Center (see the steps below)....

How to Turn on Low Power Mode on Apple Watch With Low Power Mode enabled, you’ll still be able to see the time and use selected features of your Watch, but other features are disabled and others are just reduced. That’s done to enable the battery charge you still have to last longer. For more detail on that, check out the bottom of the article. In the meantime, to turn on Low Power Mode on Apple Watch running watchOS 9 and up, follow these steps:...

How to Get Spotify for Apple Watch Getting Spotify for Apple Watch is simple. You just need a few things: An Apple Watch running watchOS 5 or higher. Some functions, such as offline playback for Premium users, require WatchOS 6.0 or later, with WatchOS 7.1 or later recommended. An iPhone that’s paired to the Apple Watch. The Spotify app (latest) installed on the iPhone. A Spotify subscription that lets you use the app on the iPhone....

Create a Profile When you download the Clubhouse app for iOS or Android, Clubhouse will walk you through the steps for creating a profile and getting started. Follow People and Interests When you finish creating your profile, tap the magnifying glass to search for topics and rooms that interest you. Type in a search term, or peruse the People to Follow suggestions. Tap Show More People to see more options. Or, scroll down to Find Conversations About and browse popular topics....

Syntax of the SUBTOTAL Function Use the SUBTOTAL function in Excel to summarize the values in a worksheet in different ways. It is especially helpful when your worksheet contains hidden rows that you want to include in the calculation. The syntax of the SUBTOTAL function is: SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,ref2,…) The function_num argument is required and specifies the type of mathematical operation to use for the subtotal. The SUBTOTAL function can add numbers, calculate the average value of selected numbers, find the maximum and minimum values in a range, count the number of values in a selected range, and more....

Using Grids in Your Designs A grid system can be a single grid or a collection of grids. Some are standard to the industry; others are free-form and up to the designer. In a finished product, the grid is invisible, but following it helps to create effective, aesthetically pleasing print and web layouts. For example, when designing the back of a postcard, you will use the U.S. Post Office’s standard grid....

How to Set up Microsoft Office for Android The Office app is available from the Google Play Store. After you download it, there are only a few steps before you can start using it. Microsoft Office for Android App Settings The Office app has an array of settings you can customize. At the top of the settings screen is Connected Services, but it’s just informational, you can’t change anything. Beneath that are four sections: File preferences, Automatic downloads, Notifications, and More....

Among the many project management tools available, Trello is one of the easiest to use and implement, but its blank-slate interface can be a bit daunting. Here are some tips to help you and your team get the most out of Trello, no matter what kind of tasks you’re tracking. What Is Kanban? A Japanese manufacturing process that Toyota implemented in the late 1940s informs the Kanban style of project management....

How to Use Widgets in Windows 11 Open the widgets board to take a glance at widgets for weather, calendar, Microsoft To Do tasks, news, stocks, and photos among others without opening the apps that power the widgets. How to Set up Widgets in Windows 11 Windows displays a few widgets by default. But you can personalize the widgets board by adding new widgets you need and removing the ones you don’t....

How Do I Set Up Google Nest Hub? You must set up your Google Nest Hub with the Google Home app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store on Android or the App Store on iOS. Open the Google Home app and tap the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select Set Up Device > New device. The app will walk you through setting up and personalizing your Nest Hub....

How to Set up the Fire TV Stick Remote Control App Once you’ve downloaded and installed the Fire TV Stick remote app on your phone or compatible tablet, you’re ready to set it up with your Fire TV. To accomplish this, you’ll need access to both your Fire TV and your phone. Here’s how to set up the Fire TV Stick remote control app: Requirements to Use the Fire TV Phone App The Fire TV Stick remote app is available for Android and iOS, but it doesn’t work with every device....

Rumors are that TouchID could return to Apple’s smartphone lineup with the iPhone 13, bringing an in-demand feature back to the device. While FaceID has proven easy to use, concerns over just how secure it is, plus the added convenience that TouchID gives users, has left many wanting for the biometric system to make a return. “Apple’s decision to remove fingerprint authentication was because of form factor above all else,” Ray Walsh, a privacy expert at Pro Privacy, explained to Lifewire in an email....

The software stays connected to a network of millions of users and utilizes this community to build their defense. When Immunet detects a threat on one computer, it instantly blocks that threat from all the other computers that’s part of the network. Immunet Features Immunet installs in less than 60 seconds and requires less than 1 GB of space on your computer. Here are some other details to keep in mind:...

Today, the mobile and portable gaming options are more diverse than ever, and it’s possible to bring along a full-fledged home console in the form of a previous-gen Wii U or current-gen Nintendo Switch. Mobile and Portable In-Car Gaming The easiest way to play video games in a car has always been to bring along a handheld gaming system, and that’s still a viable option. The Nintendo 3DS and 3DSXL and Nintendo Switch are great portable gaming options that you can take with you on a long road trip....

Altaeros is launching an internet network using aerostats, blimp-like tethered balloons that it claims will provide near-blanket coverage across Zanzibar. Alphabet (Google’s parent company) recently tabled a different effort to use balloons for the internet. But experts say the latest effort could succeed where Google failed. “[Alphabet’s] project, in my view, did not account for the fact that in some rural areas, there are entire square miles with zero inhabitants,” Mark Rapley, general manager of internet service provider KWIC Internet told Lifewire in an email interview....

Apple’s recent iOS 15.6.1 release includes two notable security updates for issues that could put your phone at risk. But its release has gone mainstream, and some reports have caused needless panic among people who don’t usually pay attention to these things. “I was also surprised how the media picked up this particular update when security updates like this happen every couple of months,” Marc-Étienne Léveillé, a malware researcher at digital security firm ESET told Lifewire via email....

If you’re running iOS 16 on your iPhone, try this: Open up the Photos app, find a picture you like, something with a person in it, perhaps. Then tap on that person, hold a moment until the magic wavy ripple effect appears, then drag. You just extracted that person from the background! The effect is instant, powerful, and has a few great uses, both serious and fun. “The new dog extraction mode in iOS 16 is not just for dog lovers....

If you’re eager to get your fill of other people playing the games that you haven’t, the following four YouTubers cover everything you’re hoping to see. Even better, they offer a different approach to the subject, giving you a reason to enjoy every one of the YouTube channels presented below. With new videos every day, more or less, and a quick-cut and quick-witted production, you can’t help but giggle and smile through every viewing....

Know When Your Outlook.Com Account Expires To keep your free Outlook.com account active, you must log in to your Outlook.com inbox at least once during a 365-day period. Microsoft closes Outlook.com email accounts automatically after one full year of inactivity. When an account is closed, the messages and data in the account are deleted. How to Avoid Expiration of Your Outlook.Com Account A single log in once a year keeps the Outlook....