The $35 nylon Curmio Travel Carrying Bag turns the iMac into a portable machine. It’s available for all sizes of iMacs, but the M1 iMac is so light and thin that it’s already halfway towards being something you can carry around. It’s such a great accessory I’m surprised Apple doesn’t offer its own version. I purchased the M1 iMac because it’s the perfect upgrade from a laptop. At only around 10 pounds and about as thick as an iPad, the new iMac begs to be transported from place to place....

In early August, HP unveiled two brand new Chrome OS computers, including a Chromebook with a detachable keyboard and a new all-in-one desktop that uses Chrome OS as its primary operating system. Chromebook 2-in-1s and all-in-one desktops aren’t a new thing, but HP’s newest additions are especially exciting because of how much they look to borrow from mainstream devices like the iMac and Apple iPad. One could even go so far as to say this is the first time we’ve seen a real contender in the Chrome OS area that better lines up with the look and feel of the iPad....

Okay, not in real life, but I’ve been playing Jam City’s Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery for the past two weeks. I recently invested in a second generation 11-inch iPad Pro and before purchasing it, I knew I’d want to download some games. As an avid Harry Potter fanatic, I was thinking this adventure game could be a good first download on my new device. There’s a few functionalities and design changes that could have made this gaming experience better, but it still had a nice historical touch with various challenges testing your trivia ability to remember spells, phrases, and potions from the popular franchise....

Smartphones are one of the trickiest electronics that we spend our money on. With technology evolving more each year and annual releases of the latest flagship devices, the decisions that face smartphone shoppers can be stressful. Is last year’s device still worth the price? Or should you wait for the newest device to release? When it comes to Google’s Pixel devices, they tend to hold their value even years after release....

All Denver police officers will be required to complete virtual reality training beginning next year, including learning how to deal with suspects suffering from mental illness. The move comes as police departments around the country are coming under increasing scrutiny for how they deal with mentally ill people. VR could be part of the solution, experts say. “Police have used VR technology for practicing how to handle unexpected situations, use of force training, and firearms training,” Elizabeth L....

The open-source social network Mastodon claims that its seen a considerable increase in users since Elon Musk announced he was buying Twitter. Mastodon added about 30,000 new users in the hours after the sale, Mastodon founder Eugen Rochko wrote in a blog post. But switching services comes with practical issues. “Mastodon with maybe a few million users is minuscule compared to Twitter’s 330 million users, so comparing it to Twitter is an academic exercise, not a real-world strategy,” Paul Levinson, a professor of communications and media studies at Fordham University, who studies new media, told Lifewire in an email interview....

According to new research from tech care company Asurion, phones are now more important to users than vehicles or refrigerators. The online poll of over 1,000 US adults reveals the need to stay connected during the pandemic. Some observers say it could be due to the dopamine released in our brains when we’re using our phones. “Excessive screen time and doom-scrolling can adversely affect mood, sleep and overall mental wellness,” Dr....

Apple made a similar change last year when it also sliced its 30% take in half for developers making under $1 million each year. Such a reduction could help developers sustain an app business more easily without having to rely on in-app purchases or other microtransactions. While the move will mostly affect developers, experts also say that everyday users could see some benefits from it in the future. “The reduction means that future app releases on Play Store will certainly cost a little less,” Alina Clark, co-founder of CocoDoc, told Lifewire via email....

DuckDuckGo’s new Email Protection sanitizes emails sent to you, removing the trackers before you receive them. It also lets you create throwaway Private Duck Addresses, which you can deactivate if they’re leaked or become overwhelmed with spam. And the DuckDuckGo browser extension can automatically fill out your Duck Address, or use a randomly generated Private Duck Address that also forwards to your inbox. All of this to minimize who’s tracking you online....

How to Enable the Windows Media Player 12 Equalizer The graphic equalizer (EQ) tool is an option built into Windows Media Player 12. Use it when you want to enhance or reduce sound at a particular frequency. The 10-band graphic equalizer allows you to calibrate bass, mid-range, and treble frequencies to your liking, or to compensate for the sound system you’re using. By default, the equalizer feature is disabled. To activate it, open the Windows Media Player 12 app and follow these steps:...

What Is Windows Sonic for Headphones? Windows Sonic for headphones is Microsoft’s take on spatial sound. Introduced to Xbox One as well as Windows 10 devices, it’s free to use with any up-to-date console. It’s integrated with the system software for extra ease when using it, and you can use any Xbox One stereo headset in conjunction with it. It attempts to create a surround sound experience even if you have ordinary stereo headphones....

All of the titles with this branding also support many popular Xbox network features that are common with regular Xbox One console games such as Xbox Achievements and free cloud saves. Can I Be Signed in to the Same Game on My Xbox Console and My PC? Yes, you can. Anytime you play your game, progress is saved on the Xbox network, which is cloud-based. That means that, regardless of where you play a game, you can always start playing again from the same spot in the game on another device....

The issue with the Eufy cameras could let anyone access your account, and even control the pan-and-tilt of some cameras. Before noon on Monday, a notice on the official Eufy forum said that the problem had been resolved. It wasn’t immediately clear how long the issues had been going on. “The issue was due to a bug in one of our servers,” according to the forum post. “This was quickly resolved by our engineering team and our customer service team will continue to assist those affected....

As promised, Apple has updated the software behind the soft, washed-out video from the $1,600 Apple Studio Display’s webcam, and the results are in: It’s not really any better. The main problem is that the camera itself isn’t up to the task, as we shall see. But if you have an old iPhone lying around doing nothing, it’s easy to use it, or an old digital camera, as a permanent webcam....

You’ve watched the viral internet videos of mysterious sightings, criminals caught in the act, and car crashes all caught by video doorbells. With those tantalizing images in mind, the decision to step into the 21st century and install a smart doorbell at your front door starts looking less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Now, shopping for the right smart doorbell begins. Although there are many options on the market, each is subtly but importantly different....

​HeavySet’s smarts don’t mean you give up control over setting up routines. You can specify rep ranges, pick your weights based on intensity, or define custom supersets. Download For: You can create a routine to provide quick access to your commonly used exercises and assign exercises to a particular day within the routine. FitNotes is an excellent app if you’re just getting started with workout logging due to its user-friendly interface and ease of use....

This feature turns on the watch face whenever you raise your wrist toward you. To enable it, just tap Settings > Advanced > Wake-up Gesture. To enable this feature, just tap Settings > Display > Watch Always On, then tap the toggle switch to enable Watch Always On. To turn this feature on, tap Settings > Apps > Auto open apps, then tap the toggle switch to enable Auto open apps....

Upcycling your old computer gives its a purpose and keeps it out of the trash bin. It can even add a new device to your home, like a retro gaming console or security center, that you didn’t know you needed. Remember, what’s the worst that can happen? Breaking the computer isn’t a worry if the computer was already going to the recycle yard. Let’s give that old computer a new life....

How to Find Lost AirPods on iOS and iPadOS Devices Here’s how to find your lost AirPods using your iPhone or another iOS or iPadOS device with Find My enabled. How to Find Lost AirPods Using iCloud Don’t have an iOS device handy? Locate your lost AirPods from a computer using iCloud by following these steps: If the lost AirPods can’t be found, you’ll see No Location Found (more on this below)....

To change and strengthen your current Apple Watch passcode, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch and tap Passcode > Change Passcode. If you have a complicated and secure iPhone passcode and want to use your iPhone to unlock your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, and select your device. Tap Passcode and enable Unlock With iPhone. Alternatively, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Passcode, and then tap Unlock With iPhone....