Similar to how 5GHz and 2.5GHz devices conform to a particular 802.11 wireless standard and use a specific name (e.g., Wi-Fi 5 operates on the 5GHz band), 6GHz devices have their own name, called Wi-Fi 6E, to differentiate them from other devices. Wi-Fi 6E-capable routers and phones became commercially available in January 2021, but the rollout will be gradual. The hardware update also comes at a hefty cost. For example, Netgear’s Nighthawk RAXE500 was released with a $599....

We gathered a list of the best places to find streaming Christmas music all season long to enjoy when you’re in the car, wrapping gifts, or spending time with family. There are traditional favorites, classical tunes, and Christmas songs from your favorite contemporary artists. Since Pandora lets you specify which songs you like or don’t care for, it’s easy to create your own streaming Christmas music station full of all your favorites....

It’s a fairly recent trend, but yes, even the youngest of students can benefit from the wide range of mobile apps that are available today for both smartphones and tablets. Perhaps one day, even all textbooks will come in app format. Here are nine apps for every primary, high school, and even college student in your family to check out that are productive and not just full of jokes and memes about school....

Here are the nine best ways to support a streamer on Twitch and help take their channel to the next level. Follow Streamers You Like One of the easiest ways to show support for your favorite Twitch streamer is to simply follow them. Create a free Twitch account and click the purple heart Follow button on a streamer’s page to add them to your Followed Channels. Following ensures that you’re alerted of future streams; it also helps build up the channel’s follower count, increasing the odds of getting promoted to Affiliate or Partner status, which would gain the streamer more exposure and additional revenue options....

In this guide, we’ll cover how to get started with OBS Studio, how to set up a stream with source layers, and how to start your first Twitch stream. How to Install OBS Studio OBS Studio is available for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux and can be downloaded for free from the official website. How to Connect Your Twitch Account and Set up OBS Studio To broadcast to the Twitch network under your Twitch username, you will need to link OBS Studio to your Twitch account....

While listing the top issues plaguing smartphones, reports from Zimperium and Cyble both indicate that no amount of built-in security is enough to prevent attackers from compromising a device if the owner doesn’t take steps to secure it. “The main challenge, I find, is that users fail to make a personal connection of these security best practices to their own personal lives,” Avishai Avivi, CISO at SafeBreach, told Lifewire over email....

This has led to a move toward sustainability in the tech sector, and Acer wants to position itself at the forefront of this movement. To that end, the company just announced a couple of new Vero laptops designed with eco-friendly materials. First up is the Acer Chromebook Vero 514. This computer is made from a variety of recycled plastics (up to 50 percent in the case of some components) and emphasizes increased durability, as holding on to a computer is better for the environment than continuously buying new ones....

Read to the Tune Everything is better with some music in the background. Reading emails to a Tchaikowskian tune is certainly nice. So, how can you add background sounds that automatically play when the recipient opens the message? Add Background Sound to Emails To add background music or sound effects to an email message in Windows Live Mail 2009, Windows Mail, or Outlook Express: What About Background Sound in Windows Live Mail 2012?...

AirPrint Requirements To use AirPrint, you need the following things: iPhone 3GS or newer. 3rd generation iPod touch or newer. Any model iPad. iOS 4.2 (or newer) running on your device. Access to a Wi-Fi network. Most crucially, an AirPrint-compatible printer. Which Printers Are AirPrint Compatible? When AirPrint debuted, only Hewlett-Packard printers offered compatibility, but these days there are hundreds — maybe thousands — of printers from dozens of manufacturers that support it....

The AirPods 3 are an attempt to mix the best of all previous generations: the sleeker design and spatial audio of AirPods Pro, the (more) affordable price point of the original AirPods, and the wireless charging capabilities of the second-generation AirPods. In a sense, if you’re on the fence about buying a pair of AirPods, the third generation is here to offer a solid set of features for a mid-tier price point....

The new MagSafe battery pack charges AirPods. The iPhone charges the MagSafe Battery Pack. The Mac and iPad can charge iPhones. Might Apple be making an ecosystem where everything can charge everything else? “Apple’s many charging options provide Mac devotees with a cohesive way to keep their products charged and able to use simultaneously,” Daivat Dholakia, director of operations at Force by Mojio, told Lifewire via email. “If you only have one Apple product, the charging integration doesn’t benefit you much....

Hyatt believes that a digital hotel key stored in your Apple Wallet is an extremely safe and convenient, contactless alternative to physical keys and keycards. It’s also a small step away from the digital room keys already being offered in the World of Hyatt app, as it uses the same near-field communication (NFC) technology. It’s not unreasonable to have doubts about the security of a system like this, but experts believe that, while not infallible, Apple Wallet keys are even more secure than physical keys....

The IRS’ move drew brickbats from privacy advocates from the moment it was announced. On February 7, 2022, several lawmakers joined the chorus urging the IRS to reverse its decision, which the department did soon after, promising instead to explore other options. “The IRS takes taxpayer privacy and security seriously, and we understand the concerns that have been raised,” noted IRS commissioner Chuck Rettig as he recanted the decision. “Everyone should feel comfortable with how their personal information is secured, and we are quickly pursuing short-term options that do not involve facial recognition....

What Is an AXX File? A file with the AXX file extension is an AxCrypt Encrypted file. AxCrypt is a file encryption program that scrambles (encrypts) a file to the point that it’s unusable without first being decrypted with a specific password/passphrase. When an AXX file is created, it’s automatically assigned the exact same name as the unencrypted file but with this file extension appended to the end. For example, encrypting vacation....

Microsoft has become the latest Big Tech company to cash in on space satellites, announcing a partnership with its Azure platform and SpaceX earlier this week. More and more of these tech companies are venturing into satellite communications, and with it, bring their money and innovation to the space race. “The space community is growing rapidly, and innovation is lowering the barriers of access for public and private sector organizations,” said Tom Keane, corporate vice president of Microsoft Azure, in a video announcing the partnership....

If you moderate your expectations, the Blueear Bluetooth Beanie Hat is worth considering. It’s not an amazing hat nor a powerhouse audio experience, but it’s a reasonable compromise of fashion and utility. Its discreet appearance makes a good accessory for a winter outfit, and the sound produced by the speakers is good enough to justify the price tag. Design: Simple and discreet The idea behind this Bluetooth beanie is very simple and effective....

I wanted to love Bugsnax. It’s one of the few launch titles for the upcoming PS5 and has been heavily promoted. However, as I sat there, waiting to catch my second Cinasnail, I realized that the gameplay loop just isn’t very engrossing. On top of that, the mystery and intrigue of the story isn’t that gripping, either. For the most part, my time spent exploring the various biomes of Snaktooth Island was disappointing and, to be quite honest, pretty lackluster....

The Canon Pixma TS9120’s compact all-in-one design makes it an excellent choice for home and small office use. It makes good quality prints of documents and photos, and has scanning and copying tools that enable you to digitize physical documents and bring digital documents into the real world. Design: Sleek, compact, capable Canon does a good job at making this AirPrint printer compact and sleek. It’s discreet yet professional appearance works well with a broad palette of home and office decor, especially the design of our test model, sleek black trimmed with grey....

Chromebooks may already be a go-to device for businesses and education due to their portability, easy access to the cloud, and overall affordability, but when it comes to fulfilling the need for more powerful and dedicated home computing systems, the current lineup isn’t up to the tasks. However, we finally could start to see a change with the release of bigger, more powerful Chromebooks like the Acer Chromebook 317. “Chromebooks have been on the receiving end of laptop jokes for a while now....

New Laptops Bring Big Performance Gains Gaming laptops received a big boost at CES 2021 as Nvidia, AMD, and Intel announced new mobile hardware. Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of Nvidia GeForce, said during the company’s presentation that new RTX 3000-series mobile hardware will arrive in “over 70 laptops from every OEM.” AMD’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, said at the company’s CES keynote that it expects “more than 150 ultra-thin, gaming, and professional notebooks” with new AMD hardware in 2021....