In a partnership with The Commons Project, users can verify their vaccination status through the CommonHealth app and download their immunization record, CNET reported. Then, you’ll have to upload your record to Samsung Pay. The tech allows you to show your status wherever it’s required, and even share it through a QR code within the app. “CommonHealth’s collaboration with Samsung marks another important milestone as the availability and acceptance of SMART Health Cards as the standard for digital vaccination records continues to expand,” said JP Pollak, co-founder and chief architect of The Commons Project, in a press release....

Here’s how to customize the alert sounds on your iPad. How to Set Custom ‘New Mail’ and ‘Sent Mail’ iPad Sounds You make all your changes in a single menu in the iPad’s Settings app. Here’s where to go: How to Set Custom Alerts for Contacts Along with the global settings for text messages on the iPad, you can also give people in your contacts unique alerts so you can tell who’s texting you without looking....

Getting Rid of Dates If you scan an image with a printed date on it, you have a few options for removing it. Crop it outBlock it outClone it outUse a healing brushUse a smart fill plug-in Remove the Date by Cropping the Picture Cropping is an easy fix, but it isn’t always ideal, as in the case of this photo where it causes the subject’s hind legs and part of the tail to be cut out of the picture....

According to the release notes of the Monterey 12.1 update, the changes also include support for an Apple Music Voice Plan and several bug fixes. The update is currently rolling out; however, Apple said that not all the features would be available to users in all regions. SharePlay allows people to enjoy content from supported apps, like Apple TV, using FaceTime. The app allows groups of people to share synced content....

Make Google Sheets Show Formulas In large worksheets, finding the cells that contain formulas or functions can be difficult. Learn multiple ways to show formulas in Google Sheets to find the method that best suits your purposes. How to Show Formulas in Google Sheets Using Shortcut Keys Remove the guesswork when you need to show formulas in Google Sheets by using a simple shortcut key combination to show all formulas in Google Sheets: Ctrl+` (grave accent)....

Skullcandy has elicited quite a reputation over the years. Whether you’re someone who grew up using the company’s various products, or someone who prefers the higher quality and more expensive options, you probably recognize the name. Despite having made a name in the budget audio market, Skullcandy’s cheaper wireless options have never really stuck. The company’s latest pair, however, the Skullcandy Dime, could be exactly what the budget earbud crowd has been waiting for....

The unexpected downtime has been affecting Slack users worldwide—some of whom have been able to get things running again, while others are still waiting. According to @SlackStatus on Twitter, the domain name system (DNS) issue was caused by something on the company’s end and is not related to any third-party services. Slack initially stated that the issue would be resolved within 12 hours, but later said it was mistaken and it would actually be closer to 24 hours....

In the latest Purdue University newsletter, Dr. Luna Lu, professor and director of the university’s Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (CII), argued our highways and bridges need to be “smart enough” to prevent their own damage. “Our roads won’t get safer if we continue fixing potholes or building infrastructure as we have been building it,” wrote Dr. Lu. “We need to think about how to incorporate a digital transformation [in our roads]....

Where to Sign up for Starz and Starzplay You have no shortage of options to sign up for Starz: How to Sign up for Starz Regardless of where you activate your Starz account, the instructions are generally the same. The main differences will be the payment options available to you. If you sign up through the iOS app, you can set up your monthly payment through your Apple ID instead of using a credit card or PayPal....

We’ll use music as the example here, but the problem applies equally to any other field where you can buy gear. Even a knitter is tempted by that sweet-looking set of hardwood circular needles or a dozen skeins of new yarn, and so on. Over on the Elektronauts forum, a friendly and helpful space for electronic musicians, a new thread has taken off. It’s dedicated to not buying any new gear in 2022....

Can’t You Sync iPhone Directly to iPad? It’s not possible to sync your iPhone and iPad in the same way that you sync your iOS devices to your computer (by connecting the two devices with a cable or syncing via Wi-Fi and moving data back and forth between the devices). There are a couple of reasons for this: Apple didn’t design the devices or iOS to work that way. One of the fundamental concepts of the way iOS mobile devices manage data is that they access data in the cloud, on the internet, or with stationary computers....

Flash drives have size, cost, and portability all going for them. If you frequently move field between work and home, or if you frequently install apps onto multiple computers, or even if you have a lot of files to distribute to a number of people, a bag full of flash drives is an economical way to do that. Flash drives are faster than wireless transfer and more portable than even the best external hard drives....

Poolside FM is home to sun-drenched, upbeat music channels designed to lift your spirits and evoke the days of summer all year round. Be instantly transported to the ease of a poolside day with music vibes geared toward the ’80s, electro, and disco tunes. The tiny interface is a shout-out to the early days of the Mac. Poolside FM is a free download at the Mac App Store. Privacy-conscious CARROT Weather is available for download at the Mac App Store for $14....

For example, the iPad has a plethora of accessories, with everything from keyboards to guitars able to connect easily. Android’s top strength (and weakness, in some ways) is the sheer number of devices available, from cheap to expensive. If you decide on an Apple product, our list of iPad models and generations will help you pick your perfect match (our top pick is the iPad Pro at Apple), but keep reading to see which tablet type you should trust and purchase in the fight of the century: iPad vs....

The best body cam should have a durable, compact design, good video resolution, and long battery life so it doesn’t need to be frequently recharged. Since body cameras are frequently used by outdoor adventurers, sports enthusiasts, and law enforcement, durability is particularly important and a waterproof and shock resistance rating is important to consider. If you’re in a car, take a look at our roundup of the best dash cams....

In many ways, this Windows 10 Audible app is much easier to use than the mobile versions on iPhone and Android as the larger screen on the Surface Pro 7 allows for more titles to show on the screen at the same time. It makes finding the audiobook you’re looking for much easier, especially if you have difficulty reading the text or controls on your smartphone. The only negative thing to say about Audiobooks from Audible is the Stats screen, and its badges are a bit awkward to navigate....

If you’re looking for microphones for music or karaoke, take a look at our list of the best karaoke microphones. Otherwise, read on to see the best microphones for streaming. The USB power cord works with both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports and provides all the juice you need to use the Blue Yeti. The mic comes with its own swivel stand for use on desktops, and the stand can be removed to place the mic on a boom arm or custom stand to customize your recording space....

Pianote is trying to straddle this line more than any of the other offerings we found. It works the same as any other pre-recorded collection of lessons, giving you access to hours of lessons from professional pianists. But they’ve also included weekly live sessions and Q&A opportunities. This is really helpful, because it doesn’t require you to schedule one-on-one sessions, working around another teacher’s schedule, because you can just run video lessons whenever you want....

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Whether that’s hanging out by the pool or going extreme white-water rafting, these cases will protect even the most expensive smartphones from the elements. That’s not just water, either. The best waterproof phone cases also keep out sand, dust, and dirt, and often provide some drop protection too. They provide significantly more water resistance than even the best smartphones offer on their own, and many will also float to make sure you can easily retrieve your phone when it falls into a lake or river....