What’s New: Family mode brings doodling and fun filters to your Duo calls, letting kids play while they stay in touch with people like grandparents. Hang up and mute buttons are hidden to help kids stay in the chat, too. Google also points out that calls with Family mode are still end-to-end encrypted for privacy. Moms matter: Google is in the process of adding fun filters to the regular, non-Family mode, too, like this first one for Mother’s Day....

Google is rolling out continuous scrolling for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, according to a company blog post. The update will work for both standard web searches and on Google’s dedicated smartphone app across both major smartphone platforms—Android and iOS. Here’s how it works. Opening a Google search brings up a page of results, as usual, but instead of a “see more” prompt at the bottom of the page, new results will keep loading as you scroll down....

The Cause of Google Meet Not Working Problems with Google Meet can be grouped into three basic categories. Software issues, hardware issues, and Internet issues. Software issues include problems like your web browser crashing or the app failing to launch. Hardware issues, which are most common on PC and Mac, are related to a problem with your webcam and/or microphone. Internet issues are caused by spotty Internet connectivity or a problem with Google Meet’s online services....

Like flexography, gravure printing predominates in the high-volume printing of packaging, wallpaper and gift wrap. Although less common, it also works for printing magazines, greeting cards, and high-volume advertising pieces. How Gravure Works In gravure printing, an image is acid-etched on the surface of a metal cylinder—one cylinder for each color—in a pattern of cells. The cells are recessed into the cylinder, unlike relief printing or letterpress where the printing image is raised or like offset printing, in which the image is level with the plate....

How to Configure Update Settings in Mozilla Firefox Firefox has its integrated update mechanism, and its settings can be configured to your liking. Update configuration can be achieved in a few easy steps, and this tutorial will teach you how it is done. Two Options The second, and main, section in the Update section, labeled Firefox updates, contains two options each accompanied by a radio button. They are as follows....

The ultra-high-end desktop computer has been delayed for several reasons, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The report indicates that Apple is designing a brand-new, next-generation M2 Ultra chip for the computer. As this is a high-end product, expect some beefy specs. Bloomberg suggests the model will boast up to 24 CPU cores, 76 graphics cores, and 192 GB of RAM. However, this is less powerful than what was previously assumed, as older reports suggested that the Mac Pro’s chipset would include up to 48 CPU cores and 152 graphics cores....

With an iPhone or iPad, Touch ID and Face ID have long made it easy to avoid tapping in your password every time you want to log in, buy something, or otherwise authenticate yourself. Next, Touch ID came to MacBooks, leaving only Apple’s desktop Macs without biometric authentication. That changed with the 2021 M1 iMac, which ships with a new version of Apple’s excellent Magic Keyboard, putting a little Touch ID button up at the top right corner....

Unlike cruise control, which typically works only above a certain speed, HDC systems typically aren’t activated if the vehicle is moving slower than 15 or 20 mph. The specifics vary from one automaker to the next, but it’s generally a low-speed technology. How Hill Descent Control Works Hill descent control typically works in a multistep process: Low-Speed Cruise Control for Rough Terrain Like many other automotive safety features and advanced driver assistance systems, HDC automates a task that a driver otherwise would do manually....

Unfortunately, Windows doesn’t make it super clear and out in the open as to how this is done. Follow the directions below for specific steps you need to take in your version of Windows. How to Start Windows 11, 10 & 8 in Safe Mode Follow these steps to Windows’ Settings if you’re using Windows 8 or newer. How to Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode The easiest way to start Windows 7 in Safe Mode is from the System Configuration utility: In Windows 10, select Update & Security and then Recovery....

Compact discs have steadily declined in popularity since the 2000s, but they are still useful in cars with CD players and for backing up your music library. If your car stereo system doesn’t support modern features like USB ports for connecting portables or wireless technology such as Bluetooth, using a compact disc can come in handy for listening to music during your commutes. Creating a data disc that holds MP3 files enables you to place multiple albums on one disc—perfect for a long journey....

Factors Affecting Size A standard, single-layer, recordable DVD has 4.7 GB of storage space–enough for up to 2 hours (120 minutes) of video at DVD quality. Since the DVD’s invention in 1995, however, manufacturers have developed formats that allow for significantly greater storage capacity. The size of data that DVDs can hold is governed mainly by the number of sides (one or two) and layers (one or two). As you might expect, double-layer (sometimes called dual-layer) and double-sided DVDs hold more than standard single-sided, single-layer DVDs....

Keyboard Shortcuts If you can manage to remember them or don’t mind always having a cheat sheet nearby, striking certain keys together is a quick and easy way to write letters with accents. As you can see in the table below, Windows users need to hold down Alt while pressing a few numbers. Use your keypad when doing this, not the numbers along the top row. Things are a tad different on a Mac....

OpenOffice Calc SUM Function Two ways of entering this function include: Using the SUM function shortcut button — it is the Greek capital letter Sigma (Σ) located next to the input line (same as the formula bar in Excel). Adding the SUM function to a worksheet using the function wizard dialog box. The dialog box can be opened by selecting the Function Wizard located next to the Sigma button on the input line....

Can I AirPlay From a MacBook Pro? Yes, you can AirPlay from MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro models released in 2011 and later running macOS 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or later. Still, you also need to have an Apple TV device that is a second-generation model or newer. How Do I Turn on AirPlay on My MacBook? If you’re ready to use AirPlay with a compatible MacBook model and Apple TV model, you’ll first need to enable your Mac to do that....

How to Burn an ISO to USB With the Rufus Tool So you have an ISO file that you want on a flash drive or some other USB storage device. You also need to be able to boot from it. Sounds straightforward, right? Copy the file over and you’re done! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Boot From the USB Drive Now that the ISO file is properly “burned,” you can boot from the USB device and then continue with whatever it is you’re using this drive for....

How to Calculate Percentage in Excel Although there’s no basic percentage formula in Excel, you can multiply a number by a percentage using a formula. For example, if you have a column containing numbers and want to calculate 10% of one of those numbers, enter 10% in another cell, and then use a formula using the asterisk as the multiplication operator. Multiply the Cells in a Column by the Same Percentage You can quickly calculate all the numbers in a column by the same percentage using the same formula with a few extra steps....

How to Cancel a YouTube TV Subscription A YouTube TV subscription grants you unlimited access to the live TV service with no commitment. You can cancel YouTube TV at any time. It’s also possible to pause a YouTube TV subscription temporarily. To unsubscribe from YouTube TV using a web browser: What Happens When You Cancel YouTube TV? If you paid for a subscription to YouTube TV, you can continue watching until the end of the billing period....

Can You Change AirTag Battery? If the battery has expired, or is about to expire, you can change an AirTag battery by following these steps: Does an AirTag Have a Battery? The Apple AirTag tracker uses a standard CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery. You can purchase these batteries in electronics stores, drug stores, convenience stores, and similar retailers. Does an AirTag Need to Be Charged? No, you don’t need to charge AirTag batteries....

How Do I Change My Display Name on My HP Laptop? You have two main options for changing the display name: switching to a local account on the laptop and updating the name on the Microsoft Account you use for Windows. How to Switch to a Local Account If you don’t mind losing some of the functionality and personalization that comes from using your Microsoft account with your HP laptop, you can change your name by switching to a local account to sign in....

If your phone number has changed, you’re going to want to update it on Instagram so you can always access your account properly. You can do this by accessing your personal information from your profile settings and/or your security settings from your account settings. How to Change Your Phone Number on Instagram for Logging In Follow these steps to change your phone number in your personal information settings so you can use it to log into your account....