The music streaming biz has one pesky barrier to just printing money—you have to pay the copyright holders for their music, over and over. That’s why streaming behemoth Spotify has been sweeping up various audio-based services to pad out its music offering with stuff it doesn’t have to waste all that money on. Podcasts, concert tickets, and now, audiobooks. But there’s a twist. You’ll have to buy these titles one at a time, even if you have a Spotify subscription....

FTP Port 21 is the Default Control Port After the correct FTP username and password are entered through FTP client software, the FTP server software opens port 21 by default. This is sometimes called the command or control port by default. Then the client makes another connection to the server over port 20 for file transfers to take place. The administrator can change the default port for sending commands and files over FTP....

Overall Findings Both protocols send data over the internet in packets. Of the two, TCP is connection-oriented. After a connection is made, data travels bidirectionally. UDP is a simpler protocol that is connectionless. TCP is more robust than UDP. It provides error-correction functions and high reliability. UDP is faster than TCP, primarily because it doesn’t provide error-correction. Additionally, TCP handles flow control, whereas UDP does not have an option for flow control....

Some popular battle royales meld “last person standing” trait with other genres like the platformer or a puzzle game, and others involve absolutely no gunplay. Whatever the gameplay style may be, we’ve gathered the top battle royale games for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile. PCXbox OnePlayStation 4Google StadiaMobile Those interested in entering the genre may want to start with the progenitor of the battle royale craze. More commonly known as PUBG, this 100-player game started as a mod for other games such as ARMA 2 and DayZ by game developer Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene....

The Contacts widget comes in three sizes so that you can display one, four, or six contacts on one. You can also select which contacts to display and in which order. The Find My widget comes in two sizes per option. So, you can add a small or medium widget to find people or the same sizes for your items. The Game Center widget comes in three sizes per option....

It’s important to note that even the best CD repair kits can’t work miracles. They are capable of improving the condition of abused or neglected discs, but this may not be enough to retrieve the contents without some level of degradation. The kit comes with three different polishing solutions: 1 is a cleaner that removes dust, debris, and static from your discs. 2 is a light abrasive that can remove fine scratches (and will probably do the trick for most CDs)....

Here are our picks for the five best Instagram engagement apps based on features, ease of use, and effectiveness. Buffer is simple and easy to use. Select an image or video file, create a caption, and then add it to your queue to post it immediately. Or, schedule it to post at a time you specify. Customize your queue and reset scheduled times whenever you want. Buffer is a set-it-and-forget-it tool....

The more budget-friendly models use Chromecast or other screen mirroring software that allows you to share photos and videos from your mobile device or smart TV with your new smart display. Some smart displays, like the Echo Show and Facebook Portal Plus allow you to make video and voice calls to your friends and family; perfect for when you need to ask your mom about her secret pecan pie recipe or make weekend plans with friends before rushing to work....

If you’re just starting to indulge in the hobby of photography, make sure to read our guide to choosing a beginner’s camera before diving into our collection of the best camera cases and bags. You might be thinking, those are some serious prerequisites. But the ProTactic 350 AW Camera Backpack is the best option for meeting them. It fits two pro DSLR cameras, up to six lenses and speed lights, a 13-inch laptop, a tripod and plenty of accessories....

Unless your TV is over 70 inches in size, or you want to move the screen around a lot, we think you should just buy the VideoSecu ML531BE - it’s simple and easy to install (make sure you select the right model for your screen size though). Once, you’ve made your choice, make sure you know all about how to install a TV mount so it doesn’t fall. Additionally, the mount can retract to just 2....

To harness the power in your pocket or upgrade the bare-bones video recording app on your iPhone or Android device, try one of these top third-party options. You’ll also find more common features like frame rates from 24 to 240 and various file format options. Audio recording is equally professional, with granular controls and advanced tools for experienced filmmakers. If you’re serious about recording video on your iPhone, this is the app you need....

Otherwise, read on to see the best Android tablets to get for any purpose. Under the hood, you’re looking at a device with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor and configuration options of 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. All the variants of the slate can take an additional 1TB in microSD memory. You also have the option of picking up a 5G connected model, giving you data connectivity everywhere you go on top of the dual-band Wi-Fi 6....

Shapeways and Sculpteo are probably the two most popular print services out there, and both make it really easy to get high-quality 3D prints in a range of materials that ​include plastics, ceramics, and even metal. Different sites are better for different disciplines. Several that come recommended are: Eat3D and 3DMotive (very reasonably priced) for artists interested in game development, and 3DS Max users. Gnomon and FXPHD for visual effects and modeling, although Gnomon pretty much covers the whole CG spectrum....

Whether you want high-end sound for your earbuds or a backup pair to toss into your bag for flights, here are the best wired earbuds, including budget-friendly to high-end options. The 2XR is the extended model, which means there’s added support for sound deep in the bass part of the spectrum. The ultra-thin, metallic blue enclosure of each earbud detaches from the included 4-foot cable, making the headphones supremely repairable....

On the anti-virus side, Bitdefender sniffs out possible threats and keeps an updated list of potential threats to limit your chances of being targeted. The 2020 version of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus also added Advanced Threat Defense, which is a behavioral detection capability to monitor active apps. And the multi-layered ransomware protection is best-of-class. Additionally, the Bitdefender team is available 24/7 for support to help you get through malware-related problems. And since it comes with Bitdefender VPN and Bitdefender Safepay in the box, you’ll be able to maintain your privacy and protect yourself against financial threats with ease....

It truly embodies everything that is great about mobile gaming. First, it’s free to play and, perhaps more importantly, it doesn’t push you into paying. You can even use gold earned in-game to unlock new cards or expansion packs; something increasingly rare in mobile games. It may take longer to build the deck of your dreams, but you’ll have loads of fun on the way. Hearthstone is one of those rare games that’s easy to pick up but still equipped with enough depth that you’ll always have some strategy to refine....

If you love e-readers, you love them. I work on an iPad all day long, but when it comes to reading books and long articles, I switch to the Kindle, and there’s no way you’d get me to read the latest Jack Reacher on an iPad’s bright, glowing screen. E-Ink screens are more restful on the eye, because they work like paper—by reflecting light, instead of shining it at your eyes....

VoIP Is a Type of IP Telephony It might sound confusing, but “telephony” refers to telephones, and internet protocol telephony deals with the digital side of telecommunications. It does so with the internet protocol known as voice over IP (VoIP). What this means in the literal sense is that you’re transferring voice signals using the internet. The protocol defines how voice travels over a network, similar to how the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) defines how data is to be understood, transmitted, formatted, and displayed by web servers and browsers....

Much like the original PS5 DualSense controller, the new DualSense Edge features a sleek design with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. So it’s meant to feel good in your hand while also providing responsive button presses and more precise control. That’s all to be expected, but what the Edge does differently is give you more control over the controller itself. Unlike a regular DualSense, you can adjust both the trigger and control stick sensitivity, as well as the “dead zones” to fit your preferences....

Add to that a shortage of coins due to U.S. Mint and traditional cash business closures, and the recipe for cashless conspiracies took firm hold across the country. But a cashless society isn’t necessarily the horror that some are saying it is. What Does ‘Cashless Society’ Really Mean? Officially, a cashless society is one in which financial transactions are handled through the transfer of digital information instead of physical money in the form of banknotes or coins....