Mendoza is the founder and general partner of Mendoza Ventures, which focuses on funding women- and BIPOC-led artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech companies. Founded in 2016, Boston-based Mendoza Venture is a Latinx- and women-led venture capital firm. About 75 percent of the firm’s portfolio companies consist of startups led by immigrants, BIPOCs, and women. As an active investment group, Mendoza Ventures limits its portfolio to 12-15 companies at a time to dedicate significant time and effort to their success....

MIDI controllers are almost essential for musicians who work with computers instead of big hardware instruments—otherwise, you’re just clicking with a mouse, which is hardly conducive to getting into a groove, let alone rocking out. The beauty of small keyboards like this new Akai MPK Mini Play Mk3 is that you don’t have to be anchored to a desk—something the promo campaign makes very obvious. “The real potential of the Mini Play MK3 lies in its ability to be used as a MIDI keyboard controller, especially because of its easy-to-use plug-n-play design....

The company has opened up preorders for the next generation of Fire 7 tablets, according to an official press release. The new Fire 7 is chockful of welcome advancements while still coming in at the price point that made previous iterations so successful. The new Fire 7 has twice the RAM of the previous generation, which is great for multitasking, and features a quad-core processor that the company says is 30 percent faster than the previous CPU....

How Does ATA Work? An ATA normally has two sets of outlets: one for your VoIP service or LAN and another one for your conventional phone. Obviously, on one side, you can connect and RJ-45 jack (VoIP or Ethernet cable) and on the other, an RJ-11 (phone line cable) jack. An ATA links with the remote VoIP Service Provider’s service using a VoIP Protocol such as SIP or H.323. The encoding and decoding of voice signals are done using a voice codec....

Animate Chart Elements The default setting for the animation of a PowerPoint chart is to apply the animation to the whole chart. In this scenario, the chart moves all at once, with no specific focus on anything in particular. However, different aspects of the chart can be shown separately by applying animations to individual chart elements. Experiment with the different Effect Options to decide which method works best with your chart....

In response to a Japanese investigation, Apple will let so-called ‘reader’ apps link out to their parent websites. Netflix, Spotify, Kindle, and similar apps can now link to their own subscription pages, where users can sign up, and everybody can avoid paying Apple’s 30% cut of in-app subscriptions. “It’s astounding Apple let things get this far. Why are they risking antitrust scrutiny around the world, as well as setting fire to their relationship with developers, over a minority part of the business?...

Design and Durability: Not dazzling but practical—and authentic This Apple Lightning to USB Cable (6-foot) boasts all the markings of the Apple stamp of approval with signature white rubber/plastic build materials and badges of authenticity. I was easily able to verify the cord I received was the real thing by locating the discrete “Designed by Apple in California” labeling printed on the cord along with a 12-digit serial number. The USB and Lightning cable heads offer some design interest with a slight sheen, and they’re easy to grip and attach and remove from ports....

Some of Apple’s plans for Fitness+ for the Apple Watch were uncovered last summer, including Time to Run, but the details and dates were still up in the air. Well, now we know to expect Time to Run, Collections, and more Time to Walk content in the very near future—January 10th, in fact. According to Apple, the intention is to give New Year resolutionists new ways to pursue their goals and stay motivated....

There are plenty of ways to automate the folders in your Dropbox—after all, it’s just a folder full of files—but having a built-in tool could offer a few advantages in terms of convenience, security, and reliability. And you can still use all those third-party tools you like. So, why are automated folders such a great idea, and what can they do for you? “[Automated folders are] an incredibly easy way to manage any kind of big, multi-file, multi-contributor project,” Devon Fata, CEO of web-developer company Pixoul, told Lifewire via email....

Does My Computer Support Automatic Wireless Network Configuration? Not all Windows XP computers with Wi-Fi wireless support are capable of automatic wireless configuration. To verify your Windows XP computer supports this feature, you must access its Wireless Network Connection properties: In the Wireless Network Connection properties window, do you see a Wireless Networks tab? If not, your Wi-Fi network adapter lacks Windows Zero Configuration support and the built-in Windows XP automatic wireless configuration feature will remain unavailable to you....

Biometrics is a convenient way to authenticate ourselves. Barring some severe bad luck, you always have your eyes, your face, your fingers—now your smile—with you, and ready to deploy. Payment companies like biometrics because biometrics are individual enough to be functionally unique, and hard to forge. We like them because it’s way easier to pay with a finger than digging out a card. But biometrics have such disastrous downsides that we shouldn’t be using them like this at all....

Inkjet printers are more affordable and compact than ever, but if all you need to do is print black and white documents, there’s no better long-term investment than a good monochrome laser printer. Sure, it’s a bit bulkier than some inkjet alternatives, but when you break down the cost on a per-print basis, laser printers are, without question, the most affordable option in the long run. For this review, I spent more than 40 hours putting the Brother HL-L2350DW to the test to see just how well this entry-level laser printer can perform, day in, day out....

What Is a BSA File? A file with the BSA file extension is a BSARC compressed archive file. The BSA stands for Bethesda Software Archive. These compressed files are used to hold resource files for Bethesda Softworks computer games, like the sounds, maps, animations, textures, models, etc. An archive makes organizing data much easier than having it exist in dozens or hundreds of separate folders. BSA files are stored in the \Data\ folder of the game’s installation directory....

If you are interested in having a complete home theater room build from the ground up, you are moving beyond the basics. Unless you are a contractor and willing to train on home theater construction, go with a pro. Get Professional Advice on a Major Installation Whether you are a great do-it-yourselfer or a complete novice with a large amount of cash to work with, the best way to get the most out of your custom-built home theater/media room is to hire a licensed home theater installer....

Overall Findings Both shopping methods provide advantages and disadvantages. Buying online gives you more payment options (although you can’t use cash), but it doesn’t let you see your options in person. Hopping between websites takes less time and effort than driving to different stores, and you have more choices of makes and models. If you need your new TV as soon as possible, it’s better to go to a store where you can bring it home on the same day without waiting for shipping....

Small tripods aren’t difficult to find, but if you’re looking for more than just compact size, the CamKix Bluetooth Camera Shutter Remote Control and Tripod delivers. You can use this tripod with extendable legs from various shooting angles and even as a handheld grip. Even advertised as a vlogging kit by the manufacturer, this tripod offers plenty of versatility for pros and casual photographers, Instagrammers, GoPro enthusiasts, and vloggers alike....

Are the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Compatible? Both the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS are capable of playing games from other systems, but they cannot play each other’s games. The Wii U can play original Wii discs as well as games from several retro systems through the Wii U Virtual Console. The Nintendo 3DS can play Nintendo DS game cards, and it’s capable of downloading Game Boy and NES games via the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console....

Apple Watch Jailbreak Examples In 2018, a hacker released an Apple Watch jailbreak, but it doesn’t offer much usability for average users. It is more for developers interested in taking a look under the hood. The jailbreak is compatible with watchOS 4.1 and Apple Watch Series 3. It consists of a few read and write privileges and features. In 2017, hacker Max Bazaliy demonstrated a watchOS 3 jailbreak at a convention but did not release the files to the public....

The Canon PowerShot SX530 is a small, 16 megapixel digital camera with a very powerful zoom lens. Its small, lightweight, DSLR-like body makes it suitable for things like travel, hiking, and vacations. With a similar resolution to many newer mobile phones, we explored whether or not this camera is really worth keeping in your travel bag. Design: Looks like a mini DSLR At 15.59 oz, the Canon PowerShot SX530 weighs in at just under a pound and measures 4....

Something about the iPhone 13 and iOS 15 just doesn’t agree with CarPlay, as the function has begun shutting down when users attempt to listen to music. There are several reports from people on Apple Support of CarPlay switching off or restarting at this point. The issue seems to be tied to playing music (via Apple Music, Spotify, etc), and the problem persists across wired and wireless connections. In Apple Support user bigja14’s case, CarPlay also will shut down when ending a phone call....