The 91.0.4772.165 stable build of Chrome OS was preventing some Chromebook users from being able to log in and access their files. In some instances, it was also reported to cause “boot looping,” which would cause the system to endlessly shut down and restart. With the newest 91.0.4472.167 stable build, affected users should be able to access their Chromebooks again. According to Android Police, the culprit was a simple typo....
Nintendo shared the news in a recent Q&A call with investors, where it revealed the console’s popularity and overall success in 2020, as well as plans to expand that coverage in the future. One of the most notable things detailed in the Q&A was a report that 20% of the Switch sales made during that past year were sold to households that already own one. Engadget notes that the release of titles like Mario Kart Life: Home Circuit, as well as Animal Crossing: New Horizons could have helped fuel the purchases....
Nokia finally revealed plans to bring its classic flip phone to the United States with the 2720 V Flip. PCMag reports that the upcoming device will run off KaiOS, a mobile operating system originally derived from the old Firefox OS. The 2720 V Flip is an upgraded version of the original 2720, which Nokia launched internationally in 2019. That particular version never made a debut in the US, so the V Flip is a chance for Americans to finally get their hands on the traditional form factor, with a few smartphone amenities added in....
Carbyne allows dispatchers to pinpoint a caller’s exact location. The company says it can enhance safety by getting help faster, but some observers say that systems like Carbyne could infringe on privacy. “With public access into private security systems, this inherently runs the risk of bringing local government authority into your home sphere,” Annie Finn, safety and security consultant at surveillance company Swissguard USA, said in an email interview....
What Is an ORA File? A file with the ORA file extension could be an OpenRaster graphics file. This format, designed as an alternative to Adobe’s PSD format, supports multiple layers, layer effects, blending options, paths, adjustment layers, text, saved selections, and more. OpenRaster image files are structured as an archive format (ZIP in this case) and have a very simple structure. If you open one as an archive, you’ll find separate image files, normally PNGs, in a \data\ folder that represent each layer....
The NT Loader functions as both a boot manager and a system loader. In operating systems released after Windows XP, BOOTMGR and winload.exe together replace NTLDR. If you have multiple operating systems installed and properly configured, NTLDR will show a boot menu when your computer starts, allowing you to choose which operating system should load. NTLDR Errors A common startup error in Windows XP is the “NTLDR is missing” error, which is sometimes seen when the computer tries to inadvertently boot to a non-bootable disc or floppy disk....
We like this version of the game because it’s super simple to play and even has a high score list you can aim to get on. Below is some more information like how to access the site, the overall purpose of Pac-Man if you’re not already familiar, and what the game controls are for playing. How to Play Flash Pac-Man Visit Flash Pac-Man and select anywhere in the game window to start....
The most recent update to the Pixel Buds app adds a new widget that users can add to their Android home screen to easily access their earbuds’ individual settings. 9To5Google noticed the change in the update to version 1.0.3909, and the new widget addresses a complaint that many Pixel phone users have made over the past several months. On most Android phones, the Pixel Buds app appears in the app drawer....
Smartphone processor manufacturer Qualcomm has revealed the “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders” (yes, really), its first attempt at releasing its own smartphone device. The new device has been designed by ASUS, which has partnered with Qualcomm in the past on both the ASUS ZenFone and ASUS ROG Phones. With such a hefty price tag, the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders might only appeal to Snapdragon Insiders, an opt-in community of Qualcomm followers....
Researchers have proposed a new gravitational energy storage system, dubbed Lift Energy Storage Technology (LEST), which seeks to use the already-installed lifts in high-rise buildings to generate off-the-grid electricity. “LEST is particularly interesting for providing decentralized ancillary and energy storage services with daily to weekly energy storage cycles,” wrote the researchers in the paper. “The global potential for the technology is focused on large cities with high-rise buildings and is estimated to be around 30 to 300 GWh [300 billion watt hours]....
If you’re a dedicated Google user and you’d like a lightweight laptop rather than a tablet, the Samsung Chromebook 3 could be a great complement to your connected lifestyle. It doesn’t take up much room or overcomplicate the experience with too many extras. You just need a Google account and you’re good to enjoy the full suite of Google services and other media via USB, HDMI, and microSD. I used this laptop for a week of general media playback and browsing and enjoyed the straightforward, minimalist experience and impressive battery life....
As spotted by Droid Life, Samsung has quietly removed the Galaxy S9 and S9+ from its Security Updates list, signifying the end of its support cycle for both smartphone models. While this doesn’t make the S9 series immediately useless, it does mean that potential future security vulnerabilities won’t be addressed. But at the same time, both phones came out in 2018 and have since been surpassed by several other models....
According to Samsung, the Exynos W920 also uses an integrated LTE Cat.4 modem and will provide more powerful and efficient performance. The Exynos W920 also uses a more compact design, which could allow for sleeker-looking smartwatches or larger (i.e. longer-lasting) batteries. It should be noted, however, that Samsung has not specifically stated that such a battery will be used in its next smartwatch model. The Exynos W920 boasts a roughly 20% improvement in GPU performance over older Exynos models and 10-times better graphical performance....
How fast are these drives? The company says the 990 Pro nearly maxes out the theoretical speed limitations of PCIe 4.0 with sequential read and write speeds up to 7,450 megabytes per second (MB/s) and 6,900 MB/s, respectively and random read and write speeds up to 1,400K and 1,550K input/output operations per second (IOPS) respectively. So, yeah, that’s pretty dang fast, with around 20 percent more speed than last year’s 980 Pro SSD models....
Here is how the Tizen operating system is implemented in Samsung smart TVs. The Smart Hub The key feature of Samsung smart TVs is the Smart Hub onscreen interface. It is used for feature access and app management. On Tizen-equipped TVs, the smart hub consists of a horizontal navigation bar that runs along the bottom of the screen. Running from left to right the navigation icons include (follow along with the photo at the top of this page):...
Most computer users will encounter script errors most often in the browser when it can’t execute JavaScript or VBScript (or other scripting language) instructions from a web page, but they can happen in desktop applications, too. Script Error Examples Here are some example script error messages: Errors on this webpage might cause it to work incorrectly.A Runtime Error has occurred. Do you wish to debug?Internet Explorer Script Error. An error has occurred in the script on line 1....
How to Set Up Windows XP Internet Connection In Windows XP, a built-in wizard allows you to set up network connections of various kinds. Windows XP displays this option for instructional purposes. Service providers typically create setup CDs to include all the necessary setup data for an operating system in a self-contained package. Selecting Finish exits the wizard and assumes that the user has inserted the appropriate CD to continue the process....
Harrington is the co-founder and president of Miami-based EONXI, a 2-year-old startup studio and venture fund investing in early-stage technology companies in the gaming, sports, blockchain, and entertainment sectors. He was inspired to start his company because his peers often came to him with questions about getting involved in the entrepreneurial landscape. Despite successfully growing a previous business, Harrington said people in the venture capital world often have doubted his ability to run EONXI....
Update iOS to Improve Wi-Fi Connectivity iPhone owners have complained about Wi-Fi connectivity issues since the famous iPhone 4 death grip controversy. Apple provides solutions for the connection problem through fixes to the phone’s firmware. Install an iOS upgrade if one is available when experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues on your iPhone. To check the version and upgrade iOS, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Turn Off LTE Apple added LTE capability to the iPhone starting with the iPhone 5....
Sony has reportedly cut its PlayStation 5 production estimate by more than one million units, according to Bloomberg. The company had estimated 16 million consoles manufactured by March, but that number has been reduced to around 15 million. A loss of one million consoles for the fiscal year. The reason? Global chip shortages and shipping delays. Bloomberg’s sources indicated that these issues stem from uneven vaccine rollouts in countries where Sony builds their chips....
