Overall Findings Recent models of the Apple Watch have included a second model that includes LTE cellular data. This feature lets you place calls, stream music, and search the internet from your wrist. It also adds significantly to the cost of the device, but if you make full use of the convenience, it may be worth the extra money. Price: Cellular Will Cost You The GPS + Cellular models of the Apple Watch first became available with the Series 3 release in September 2017....

Overall Findings Arduino technology is at the forefront of what many call a hardware renaissance, an era in which hardware experimentation is more accessible than before. Arduino exploded in popularity. It reached a mainstream audience that was unexpected, given its niche beginnings. Arduino spawned other products, such as Netduino, which uses the .NET Micro Framework. Arduino and Netduino are excellent microcontroller platforms, and each has strengths and weaknesses. Arduino is less expensive, has a large community, and more scalable projects....

Netflix announced an app aimed at streaming content the day before the iPad’s release. The Netflix app didn’t arrive on the iPhone until later that year, and it wasn’t available on the Android platform until over a year after the iPad was released. Netflix’s support of the iPad was a demonstration that the industry wouldn’t just port apps to the iPad, but would design them specifically for the larger device, an asset that has helped the iPad remain on top....

Genre: Drama Starring: Chadwick Hopson, Alexis Johnson, Landon Henneman Director: Isaac Halasima Motion Picture Rating: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Genre: Drama Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, George Dick Director: Jake Goldberger Motion Picture Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Eugene’s competed against some of the best high-school chess players in the country. This movie details the trials and setbacks Eugene faced as he worked to help his students understand what it truly means to be a king in all aspects of their lives....

Genre: Comedy Starring: Sultan Salahuddin, Kareme Young, Quincy Young Created By: Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, Sultan Salahuddin TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Created by people who grew up in Chicago, the show is a love letter to the city’s working-class neighborhoods. South Side does a good job of showcasing the urban landscape, so if you’ve been to Chicago, you’ll likely notice many of the locations. South Side originally aired on Comedy Central, but future seasons will be exclusive to HBO Max....

Whenever a new phone comes out, it’s easy to get excited about its new features. But experts say users should take into account how long the devices they’re buying will receive security updates and buy phones that offer longer support. The upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, for example, both guarantee five years of security updates after release. “Security updates are crucial since they can protect users from the vast majority of mobile threats, especially when they’re used in conjunction with other good mobile security habits such as using a passcode, avoiding unsafe wireless connections, and avoiding sideloaded apps (apps downloaded outside the official Google Play Store),” Jasmine Henry, director of cybersecurity at Esper....

The social media giant announced the plan on Tuesday. Birdwatch will now auto-generate a display name for participants when they join the security system. The aliases aren’t publicly associated with the contributor’s Twitter account. That means they can write and rate notes without worrying about anyone connecting it back to them. Twitter says that the new setup should help reduce bias by letting you focus on the content of the notes rather than the person writing them....

The reasons for this gap are legion, with tendrils stretching back hundreds of years, so fixing it is an overwhelming task. Thankfully, charitable groups such as Black Boys Code are trying to at least make a dent in the systemic issues at play here. The organization, founded in 2015 in Canada, just opened a brand new location in Chicago, the second USA-based branch. The inaugural event is the Black Boys Code Technology Summer Camp, a five-week program open to kids ages 13 to 15 that looks to increase digital literacy and problem-solving skills related to the technology industry....

What Is a BR5 File? A file with the BR5 file extension is very likely a Bryce 5 scene file, a type of file used with the Bryce modeling software, which can be used to create 3D landscapes. The file typically holds 3D environments full of things like lighting effects, lifelike water, etc., but it can also include other 3D models and objects like animals and people. Other BR5 files may instead be music files that were created when a BMW car backed up a music collection over USB....

Do I Need a Modem if I Have a Router? You don’t necessarily need a modem or an internet connection to communicate with other devices on a local area network (LAN). As long as you’re connected to a router’s wireless network, you can send data to printers, external drives, and other devices. The main difference between a modem and a router is the modem provides an internet signal. In contrast, the router broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to allow your devices to communicate wirelessly with the modem (and with each other)....

Can I Listen to Music on My Samsung Galaxy Watch? You can install the Spotify app on your Galaxy watch and use it to listen to music through your phone or a connected device like Bluetooth earbuds. The Spotify app can’t play music directly on a Galaxy watch through the built-in speaker without your phone, but you can do so if you use a workaround with the Spotify desktop app or web player....

What to Consider Before Upgrading RAM If you intend to use a faster memory module in your computer, here’s a summary of things to consider before purchasing and installing it: The memory must be of the same standard (DDR3 and DDR4 aren’t cross-compatible). The PC must support the amount of RAM you’re considering. Unsupported features like ECC must not be present on the module. The memory will only be as fast as the motherboard’s limit or as slow as the slowest installed memory module....

TV Picture Quality Setting Options One way to fine-tune TV picture quality is with image or picture presets. These may include: StandardVividCinemaGameSportsUser or Custom Each preset determines how displayed images look based on the selected content sources. The User or Custom options allow adjustment of presets further according to preference. Here is how this breaks down: Brightness: Makes dark areas brighter or darker. Contrast: Makes bright areas brighter or darker. Color: Increases or decreases the saturation (intensity) of all colors in the image....

Access is, however, a complex and powerful program and can pose a steep learning curve, especially for people who are unfamiliar with basic database concepts. Access is available as a stand-alone product or in the Office Professional suite. Access is also available as part of Microsoft 365, Microsoft’s subscription-based Office product. FileMaker Pro is part of the FileMaker platform, which includes: FileMaker Pro Advanced, which includes all the Pro features as well as a set of advanced development and customization toolsFileMaker Go, which allows iPhone and iPad users access to FileMaker custom appsWebDirect, which allows users to access FileMaker databases in a web browserFileMaker Server for more robust database hosting...

Desk space is a limited and precious resource for many people, and any space-saving measure that can free up a few inches can make a big difference. The Corsair K63 Wireless accomplishes this by cutting off the numpad that characterizes full-sized keyboards, and while those extra keys can come in handy, for many people they are little more than dust collectors. It’s generally well rounded, though a bit on the tall side, and the 2....

Create a Drop-Down List on a Computer A drop-down list or other data validation method can be created and applied to one or more cells in a Sheets spreadsheet on most major desktop and laptop web browsers. However, Google Chrome is recommended for optimal performance. Modify or Remove a Drop-Down List in a Web Browser Take the following steps to modify or remove a drop-down list or other data validation criteria from a particular cell range....

Deere has made it her mission to blend the put-upon artistry of drag performance art with the casual world of at-home gaming into an assemblage of ghastly bliss. “She’s spooky, kooky, lots of lookies,” she described her brand in a phone interview with Lifewire. “I don’t want to sound conceited, but I knew I was doing something cool the day I started my Twitch. Drag is cool. I knew people would follow suit, and I knew that it was a big area of opportunity....

Why Do Modems Go Bad? Modems fail for a variety of reasons, but the most significant contributing factor is heat. Like all electronic devices, modems generate heat when in use. Since modems are typically left on all the time, they never get a chance to cool off and are generally just hot all the time. Most modems rely on passive cooling, and lower-end modems tend to lack effective passive cooling designs....

What Is a Shockproof Device? Shockproof devices usually feature a rubberized material around them meant to absorb the shock from unexpected impact. Some companies call such items drop-proof rather than shockproof. Before you purchase a shockproof hard drive, check the warranty to see what is meant by the designation and whether the company tests items after production. For shock-resistant phone cases, you need to check the item’s description to determine whether it’s supposed to survive a drop of three feet (one meter) or higher....

Do You Need a Connected Smartwatch? If you have the budget and value the convenience, a cellular smartwatch may be a smart buy. With a smartwatch that provides cellular connectivity, you don’t need to carry your phone around with you to make a call, which comes in handy when you are jogging, forget your phone at home, or don’t want to carry a big handset. You can set reminders on smartwatches, receive texts, make calls, track activity, stream music to Bluetooth headphones, and more....