The problem with using Word for documents with color images occurs when the user wants to take that electronic file to a commercial printer for offset printing. The file is printed in a combination of four ink colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, known as CMYK in the world of commercial printing. Color images are printed in the four-color process inks, which are loaded onto the printing press. The print provider must separate the color images in the document into only CMYK before printing it....

What’s the problem? As reported by ZDNet, the update, also known as the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, is blocking PCs from upgrading due to incompatible drivers and certain PC settings. PCs running Windows 10 version 1809, 1903, and 1909 are reported to be affected. Confirming the problem: Microsoft watcher Paul Thurrott also ran into this issue when trying to update from version 1809, saying on Twitter he’s “never seen this before....

It wasn’t too long ago that popular private browser DuckDuckGo found itself under scrutiny when users discovered that its tracking protection was making exceptions for Microsoft trackers. This created some uncertainty over whether or not the browser’s privacy was actually living up to expectations. Now DuckDuckGo is making amends by removing those Microsoft exceptions, as well as providing more transparency about how a lot of its privacy systems have been designed....

Apple has long positioned its wearable as an iPhone accessory, but the Series 7’s bigger screen and new capabilities make it a worthy contender as a temporary phone replacement. Ditching your phone means you’ll have fewer distractions and lighter pockets. There even could be safety benefits if you’re not tempted to glance at your phone constantly. “Mobile phone distraction has been a problem since the advent of smartphones,” tech expert Daniel Levine told Lifewire in an email interview....

EaseUS Partition Master Free Edition Pros & Cons This is one of the best disk partitioning tools out there, but there are, unfortunately, some features that are only available through the professional version: More About EaseUS Partition Master Free Edition Here are some other things worth knowing before downloading EaseUS Partition Master Free Edition: Works with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 All changes are queued and sent to the “Pending Operations” section at the top of the program and are only applied to the disks when you click Execute The computer can optionally be shut down automatically after applying the pending changes Resizing a partition is as easy as physically sliding the whole partition left and right, but you also have the option to enter the partition size manually Partitions on the same disk can be merged together, which will copy all the contents of one and put it into a folder on the other, creating one single partition but without erasing any of the data An operating system can be migrated from one drive to another, larger one Individual partitions can be deleted or you can quickly remove all partitions on a disk at one time New partitions can be formatted in the FAT/FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, or EXT4 file system, or even left unformatted One partition can be copied to a different partition to essentially create a cloned partition, even if the destination partition is smaller than the source You can hide a partition, which will prevent Windows from displaying it with the other connected drives Primary partitions and logical partitions can be converted back and forth between each other Drives and partitions can be wiped, permanently erasing all the data A surface test can be run for any hard drive to detect any bad sectors, as well as chkdsk to fix errors Includes a partition recovery tool to restore deleted or lost partitions You can rebuild the MBR of any drive EaseUS Partition Master supports defragmenting partitions You can easily change the drive letter and volume label of hard drives...

Handheld computers such as the Palm and Windows Mobile all use versions of embedded operating systems that are stored on an internal memory chip rather than a boot from a disk. What Is an Embedded OS? An embedded operating system is essentially a stripped-down operating system with a limited number of features. It is typically designed for very specific functions for controlling an electronic device. For example, all cell phones use an operating system that boots up when the phone is turned on....

This doorbell ($199) offers crystal-clear picture quality and integrates with voice assistants. It’s available exclusively at Best Buy. But could it win me over as a video doorbell skeptic? Until recently, I had never understood the need for a video anything to monitor my home. It seemed, frankly, a little paranoid. However, I tried out eufy’s latest just as my anxiety level was ratcheting up over doom-laden pandemic and election headlines....

Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Format Painter In Excel and Sheets, the Format Painter feature is especially useful when you want to apply formatting in a worksheet to areas containing new data. When you use Format Painter instead of re-creating the formatting, your formatting will be uniform throughout your worksheets. In Excel, the format copying options make it possible to copy the source formatting one or more times to one or more locations....

The Facebook Protect security program, which provides extra protection against hacking to eligible accounts, is planning to make 2FA mandatory in the near future. The program currently provides stronger security measures, monitoring for hacking threats, and the option for 2FA. According to Facebook, that option for 2FA isn’t being used as often as it should. In order to make it easier for Facebook Protect users to meet the new 2FA requirement, Facebook is also attempting to make the sign-up process easier to complete....

An attribute can exist in one of two states, so it’s considered either set or cleared at any given time, meaning it’s either enabled or isn’t. Computer operating systems, like Windows, can tag data with specific file attributes so that it can be treated differently than data with an attribute turned off. Files and folders aren’t actually changed when attributes are applied or removed, they’re just understood differently by the operating system and other software....

Our review of these techniques will focus on the manual entry of formulas, but check out our tutorial on using Excel if you need a refresher on formula entry for core functions. A function’s syntax refers to the layout of the function and includes the function’s name, brackets, comma separators, and arguments. How to Find Roots in Excel For this function, you must only supply the number argument, which is the number for which a square root must be found....

The beauty of something like the Fitbit Versa 2 is not in its always-connected functionality—you’ll have to look in the upper ranges of price points to get full-on smartwatch features. Instead, what you get is a superlative fitness wearable with some added options that make it feel closer to a smartwatch. And that’s okay in our book, because what Fitbit lacks in flagship mobile software integration, it more than makes up for in battery life, Fitness-focused add-ons, and versatility....

I used the Versa 3 as my go-to tracker for runs, walks, and telling time, too. Overall it was almost unnoticeable on my wrist, when I could get the right fit, though I didn’t always have the easiest time interacting with it. Design: Sleek and smart-looking The Fitbit Versa 3 resembles prior versions of the model, though with softer and more rounded edges meant to better contour to the wrist and offer faster response times, according to Fitbit....

Twitter offers a tool to search your email contacts to find people to follow, but that isn’t the best place to start. Many experts recommend taking a targeted approach to following people on Twitter and start with a few experts in your field, especially if you want to build an effective Twitter stream on subjects that interest you. Follow Other People Find people with interests similar to yours and follow them....

On Sunday, Google responded to complaints from a Pixel 6 user regarding the smartphone’s fingerprint scanner. According to Google’s response, many users have experienced slow responses from the Pixel 6’s fingerprint scanner because of enhanced security algorithms. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer any real details on this enhanced security, but it did link to several troubleshooting steps that users can follow. Based on the support documents, Google recommends avoiding brightly lit areas when trying to enter your fingerprint....

Protocol reports that Google TV, Chromecast, and select smart TVs from Sony, TCL, and others likely will add free streaming channels to their lineup soon (-ish). Several industry insiders are saying that Google has been meeting with ad-supported free streaming channels lately. This could possibly result in free channels popping up in the rotation as early as this fall, though Protocol points out the announcement could be held until early 2022....

The newest Google Authenticator update, version 3.2.0 of the iOS app, has added a feature called Privacy Screen that makes revealing authentication codes even more secure. By setting up the Privacy Screen option you’ll be able to require the app to verify your identity via Touch ID or Face ID before it will display your two-factor authentication codes. As MacRumors points out, you previously needed to use Touch ID or Face ID in order to export accounts, however, it was not an option for simply displaying your 2FA codes in the app....

Hades is a ridiculously popular game of the roguelike, or rogue-lite, variety. Other people can debate about the distinction, but it’s a procedurally generated dungeon crawler with some carryover between runs. Hades is a heartfelt story that takes place in the Underworld, where fickle Olympian gods can add to the danger or help you overcome it. After 45 hours of play, I finally beat the game and put my Nintendo Switch down long enough to share some thoughts....

Your two choices are a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD). Both have advantages over the other, and what you end up going with depends on which attributes are most important to you. Overall Findings Both HDDs and SSDs perform the same task. They store and access information on your computer. If budget is your biggest concern, however, a hard disk drive will cost less for the same amount of storage....

What Is a Password Manager? A password manager is a software application that allows you to store, generate and manage all your passwords in one location. It can also save your sign-in URLs and online credentials such as usernames, credit card numbers, PINs, and answers to your security questions. Think of password managers like a virtual vault. When you start using one, you have to create a “master password” to use to log into your account whenever you need to access your stored passwords—or whenever you need to save or generate a new one....