Reasons to Change the Default SSID People change a default Wi-Fi name for any of several reasons: To avoid having their router and network confused with those of neighbors who also use the same default names.To improve the security of their home network. The name choice does not increase protection by itself. Nonetheless, using a custom name can deter a network attacker because it indicates that the router is more conscientiously administered than other routers that use generic defaults....

How to Obtain the IMEI Your first step before buying any used iPhone is to obtain the device’s IMEI number. The International Mobile Equipment Identity number serves as a unique identifier for a specific telecommunications device. If a secondhand seller refuses to disclose the IMEI, do not proceed with the sale. On an iPhone, visit Settings > General > About to view the IMEI. Call Your Carrier If you’re a customer of the wireless carrier, call the carrier to see if the iPhone is blocked on the network....

There are several possible reasons for this error, and so there are several possible fixes. For example, it could be the browser experiencing a hiccup, an issue with the Chromecast itself or your network, or some other things, from incompatible software to disabled settings. How to Fix Chromecast ‘Source Not Supported’ Error Here’s what to do when you see this error in Chrome. These steps should work no matter what you’re trying to cast, whether it’s a streaming video, a local file, or the whole desktop or browser tab....

Serial 1 says that its latest bikes will be among the first to integrate Google’s cloud software. The e-bikes will use the cloud for security features, navigation, and ride data. However, with the software enhancements, the new tech could leave your bike’s data vulnerable. “If Facebook can’t figure out who is using their data and how despite immense regulatory pressure, you can be sure there is no real privacy in this data,” John Bambenek, a cybersecurity expert at Netenrich, a digital IT and security operations company, told Lifewire in an email interview....

This cord cutting guide will help you decide if it will work for you, show you how you can still watch live TV and network TV, lay out the popular streaming services you may want to add, and let you know how you can still watch your favorite sports games. Deciding If Cutting the Cord Is Right for You It may sound obvious, but you really want to make sure that cord cutting is right for you before you take the plunge....

Unlike deleting files normally, data removed with the del command doesn’t end up in Recycle Bin. Del Command Availability The del command is available from within the Command Prompt in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems. It can also be used in Command Prompt in the Advanced Startup Options and System Recovery Options repair/recovery menus. In Recovery Console in Windows XP and Windows 2000, the delete Recovery Console command can be used instead....

Here’s a list of popular email programs and their shortcuts for quick message deletion. Delete Unwanted Emails With Shortcuts AOL Mail In the inbox or List view, use the Delete icon (trash can) to delete the item in focus. To delete multiple emails, select the boxes next to the messages you want to delete and then select the Delete icon (trash can). Gmail Some keyboard shortcuts work only if you’ve turned them on, and keyboard shortcuts aren’t supported on all keyboards....

But those critics aren’t totally right. Apple’s AirPods may offer special features when connected to the iPhone 7 and up, but they’re not restricted to the iPhone. AirPods Just Use Bluetooth Apple doesn’t go out of its way to emphasize this about the AirPods, but it’s important to understand: AirPods connect to other devices using Bluetooth. No proprietary Apple technology blocks other devices or platforms from connecting to the AirPods....

Despite its acclaimed encryption protocol, the popular messaging app has come under fire a few times in recent years (and, er, yesterday) for numerous vulnerabilities, raising questions about its security. Experts caution there also could be tradeoffs when connecting multiple devices to any encrypted communication app. “[The question] is not just adding more devices, but are they always secure?” Steven M. Bellovin, a computer science professor at Columbia University, told Lifewire in a phone interview....

I don’t speak German, but could converse in the language thanks to a new translating gadget that fits in your ear. The Ambassador ($179) detects and automatically translates any spoken word it hears within 8 feet in 20 languages and 42 individual dialects. In practice, the Ambassador listens to the words, and then transcribes them to text in its associated iOS or Android smartphone app. The gadget ships with two earpieces so you can each wear an Ambassador and carry on a near real-time conversation....

What Is an EPUB File? An EPUB file (short for electronic publication) is in the Open eBook file format. You can download EPUB files and read them on your smartphone, tablet, e-reader, or computer. This freely available eBook standard supports more hardware eBook readers than any other file format. EPUB 3.2 is the latest EPUB version. It supports the latest versions of HTML, CSS, and SVG, and has built-in support for embedded interactivity, audio, and video....

We can’t activate Windows on this device because you don’t have a valid digital license or product key. Go to the store to buy genuine Windows. Error code: 0x803F7001. Windows error code 0x803F7001 results from a bug that can occur when you first activate Windows 10 or upgrade from a previous version of Windows. What Is Error Code 0x803f7001? If you see error code 0x803f7001, it means that your copy of Windows 10 isn’t registering in Microsoft’s database....

Basic Wireless Network Settings for Routers A router uses standard default values for Wi-Fi wireless radio settings. Wi-Fi mode controls which variations of possible wireless protocols a router supports. For example, you can configure an 802.11g-capable router to disable any backward compatibility support for 802.11b to improve performance or reliability or to enable proprietary speed boost or extended range features. The Wi-Fi channel number is the frequency band a wireless router uses for radio communication....

After months of anticipation, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold has finally arrived, and it proves that the computer market is still rife with innovators interested in more than just hardware capabilities. Starting at $2,499, the ThinkPad X1 is geared toward the more business-centered crowd with its leather-clad case design and its anti-breaking carbon fiber chassis ensuring durability during long, rough travel schedules. What’s in the Box Whether you completely unfold it and use it as a tablet, fold and use it as a laptop with an on-screen keyboard, or set it up on its stand with its detachable keyboard, you’ll have a full desktop experience....

Another significant improvement over earlier versions of the OS involved device support. In the past, when a new version of the iOS was released, some older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models were blocked from using some advanced features of that version of the iOS. With iOS 8, any device that could run iOS 8 could use all of its features. iOS 8 Compatible Apple Devices Key iOS 8 Features After the major interface and feature changes introduced in iOS 7, iOS 8 wasn’t so dramatic a change....

That said, the XS and XR models have a lot to offer and are great phones. Their internals have changed so they’re faster and even offer one feature that’s totally new to the iPhone. Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, The Coolest Features of the iPhone XS and XS Max The iPhone XS and XS Max are evolutionary improvements over the iPhone X, not revolutionary....

What Is an EX_ File? A file with the EX_ file extension is a compressed EXE file. This format stores an EXE file with a smaller size to save storage space. You might also find the EX_ format within compressed installation files that you download from the internet. Windows can’t execute an EX_ file. For example, you can’t accidentally open one to run the program until the file exists as an EXE file....

The Promise Schools can profit from computer networking in many of the same ways as corporations or families. Potential benefits include: Faster access to more information.Improved communication and collaboration.More convenient access to software tools. Theoretically, students exposed to a networked environment in school will be better prepared for future jobs in the industry. Networks can help teachers complete better online lesson plans and forms from various locations—multiple classrooms, staff lounges, and their homes....

XLS vs. XLSX The current default file extension for an Excel file is XLSX. Prior to Excel 2007, the default file extension was XLS. The main difference between the two is that XLSX is an XML-based open file format and XLS is a proprietary Microsoft format. But, the newer versions of Excel save and open XLS files for the sake of compatibility with earlier versions of the program. XML and HTML XML stands for extensible markup language....

The companies announced the merge on Tuesday, a little over a year after Fandango bought Walmart’s on-demand video service, known as Vudu, TechCrunch reports. The newly merged service will simply be referred to as Vudu. Vudu will feature over 200,000 movies and TV shows to rent or buy without a subscription, including new box-office movies. You’ll be able to watch F9: The Fast Saga, Pixar’s Luca, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Peter Rabbit 2, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, A Quiet Place Part II, Disney’s Cruella, Godzilla vs....