What Is a LinkedIn Premium Account, Anyway? LinkedIn is the top social network for professionals, and it’s one of the few major social networks that gives users the opportunity to upgrade their accounts. Since it has more features to offer, a premium account requires a paid monthly subscription. But is a LinkedIn premium account really worth it? The 4 Different LinkedIn Premium Plans LinkedIn offers four different premium plans, each of which is tailored to a specific type of professional....

From a technical perspective, product activation usually means combining a product key or serial number with unique information about a computer and sending that data to the software maker over the internet. Then, the software manufacturer can validate whether the information matches up with their records of a purchase, and any features (or lack of features) can then be placed on the software. Why Does Software Need Activated? Product activation helps prove that the product key or serial number being used is not pirated and that the software is being used on an appropriate number of computers… usually, but not always, one....

For example, a command’s syntax may dictate case-sensitivity and what kinds of options are available that make the command operate in different ways. Without proper syntax, the words and other characters that make up the command aren’t strung together in a sequence that makes sense. What results from bad syntax is the inability for the syntax reader to understand what’s trying to be conveyed. Syntax Is Like a Language To better understand computer syntax, think of it as a language, like English, German, Spanish, etc....

How a Ring Video Doorbell Works All Ring Doorbell models connect to your home Wi-Fi network once mounted and send alerts when motion is detected or when someone presses the button on the doorbell. Some Ring devices can be wired to a power source, like a regular doorbell. Alternatively, many models have a rechargeable battery that allows you to remove the Ring and charge it using a lightning cable. All Ring doorbell models have two-way talk functionality, support motion-activation, can record during the day and at night using infrared for night vision, and stream live footage you can check via the Ring app....

Sharpness vs. Resolution The common perception of sharpness (as used in video applications) is that it’s directly related to resolution and that sharpness increases the resolution of an image. However, that isn’t the case. The resolution refers to a fixed number of pixels (720p, 1080p, 4K, and 8K). The resolution of a source connected to a TV may be lower, but the TV (or projector) upscales the image so that the image displays using the number of allocated pixels on the TV screen....

How Two-Factor Authentication Works When you log into a website, you must provide a username and a password. Two-factor authentication helps secure your login with a temporary code you need to obtain before logging in. If you do not have a code for your account, you will not be allowed access, which is why two-factor authentication is an essential additional step for security. You have limited time to use the code before it expires; once it does, you must request another one....

According to research by NerdWallet, the Switch uses half the energy of the Xbox line, and less than two-thirds the energy of the Playstation systems—both of which have been pretty consistent in their respective energy consumption levels over the past few generations. But energy is only part of the equation. There’s also the materials used to make these machines, and the resources consumed through shipping. And, of course, the problem isn’t just game consoles—this applies to all gadgets....

Overall Findings: What’s the Point of an Apple TV or Fire Stick? Additionally, both devices offer easy setup and intuitive interfaces, so you can quickly jump in and start watching Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming apps. But even with so many similarities, there are some differences that set the Apple TV and Fire Stick apart. Specs: Fire TV Stick Has Slight Edge in Video, but Apple TV Has Better Audio Apple TV does have an advantage when it comes to storage, as you get either 32GB or 64GB compared to 8GB for the standard Fire Sticks and 16GB with the Fire TV Cube....

Here’s what you need to know for when the Skype camera is not showing video and when the person you’re talking to can’t see you. Causes of Skype Webcam Problems The Skype webcam not working the way you want can be the result of a variety of causes ranging from the incorrect settings being chosen within the Skype app or the device’s operating system to the camera being disconnected or physically covered....

October is loaded for Apple. The iPhone launch is pretty much a 100% certainty, but long-term rumors also point to plenty of other new gadgets. Plus, Apple has promised us new Apple Silicon Macs by the end of the year. It’s possible there will be another event for these new Macs, but Apple might also use the ultra-bright media spotlight that shines on the iPhone to boost the Mac message....

How: Android beta users with version 2.20.13 of the app via the Google Play Beta Program can use the mode now Why Do You Care: Dark mode may see like a “who cares” feature, but it can be super useful to those who need to look at their screens in dark environments. According to WhatsApp enthusiast site WABetaInfo, the 2.20.13 beta version of WhatsApp, available through the Google Play Beta Program, now has its own dark mode....

Assembled vs. Manufactured When trying to understand where Apple manufactures its devices, there are two key concepts that sound similar but are different: assembling and manufacturing. Manufacturing is the process of making the components that go into the iPhone. While Apple designs and sells the iPhone, it doesn’t manufacture its components. Instead, Apple uses manufacturers from around the world to deliver individual parts. The manufacturers specialize in particular items—camera specialists manufacture the lens and camera assembly, screen specialists build the display, and so on....

At present, no retailers have any available units of the series X, but that has the potential to change on a daily basis, so make sure to check back frequently to keep tabs on any in-stock alerts for the latest version of Microsoft’s Black (or white) box. Walmart Currently, neither console is available at this retailer. But because Walmart does do business with 3rd party retailers, you are likely to see available Xbox Series X units available for well above their standard MSRP....

The headphones include active noise cancellation (ANC), and one hour of sun is enough for three hours of headphone power. Even indoor light will charge the internal batteries, but daylight is best. And that battery pack holds 50 hours of charge anyway. So, why aren’t all gadgets solar-powered? “The main problem is one of power,” renewable energy and landscaping specialist Dan Bailey told Lifewire via email. “Consider solar panels on a house....

This industry standards body is meant to lay down rules that make sure everybody’s metaverse works with everyone else’s, kind of like how web technologies mostly work together. It’s made up of over 30 companies, but more significant is the list of companies that are missing. Apple, Roblox, and Niantic are nowhere to be seen. “Apple is incredibly methodical in its approach to new markets, and it’s not unlike them to sit back and watch what other companies do before making their move....

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory are trying to understand computer systems that work like neurons inside human brains. They found that artificial intelligence may have to sleep to function correctly, according to a recent report in Scientific American. “It likely would come as no surprise to any teacher of young children that we found that our networks became unstable after continuous periods of learning,” wrote AI researcher Garrett Kenyon....

With the rise of consumer privacy and better security, we’ve seen new authentication methods appearing across content and applications that we often use. One of the most common ways that smartphones and tablets have started to utilize is biometric access in the form of facial recognition and fingerprints. On top of adding a layer of security because biometrics are harder to spoof, experts also say that biometrics can give users an easy way to access content without worrying about remembering passwords....

The $399 dock essentially turns your iPad into an adorable and versatile iMac. Just look at this thing. Somehow, Kensington managed to take all Apple’s crisp design cues and mash them into a must-buy piece of gear. But the StudioDock is about more than just good looks. It’s got all the gizmos, ports and chargers to transform your iPad into your main computer, rather than just a peripheral. I’m surprised that Apple didn’t release something like this on its own....

The Apple Watch Series 6 is probably the best smartwatch you can buy. The trouble is, last year’s Series 5 is almost as good. There are almost no new features that a regular person would care about, and the biggest improvements are found in the latest watchOS software update—which is also available for the older Series 5. “It’s a bit better, but not much difference,” Apple Watch and iOS app developer Graham Bower told Lifewire via instant message....

Why Is My Apple Watch Not Responding to Touch? If your Apple Watch won’t respond to your touch, here are a few possible reasons: Your fingers are dirty or covered. If you’re wearing gloves or your fingers are covered in some other way, your Apple Watch might not be able to recognize your touch. Check that your fingers are clean and not obscured in any way before trying again.The Apple Watch screen is dirty....