Launch Your Camera When you only have a split second to launch your smartphone’s camera and capture a photo, there’s a shortcut that will quickly open the camera. On many Android smartphones, double-tap the Power or Home button. This shortcut should work on most newer Android devices. To launch the camera on many Motorola smartphones, enable gestures on the phone, then twist your wrist. If your smartphone runs Android Marshmallow or later, launch the camera from the lock screen....

Check out this list to find the best email app for your iPhone. Calendar integration lets you view your schedule and set up events from emails. The customizable actions and push notifications for every email account are superior. Spark supports IMAP and is available as a free download, while premium packages are available for enterprise environments. These capabilities, along with email signature options, make Spark worth a try. You can sort out VIP senders (which you define) and file emails to folders....

Paid plans give you the option to record calls (to the cloud or your device), and some levels allow for automatic text transcription. While Zoom is at its best on a desktop app (the Android version only lets you have a four-video grid on your screen at once), its mobile version is also nice. The interface is clean, and there are no ads, trackers, or Signal data mining, as grants and donations support the platform....

Files and folders that have this attribute logged on should usually be left alone. Changing, deleting, or moving them could cause instability or complete system failure. For this reason, system files typically also have the read-only attribute and hidden attribute flipped on as well. The most popular system files you might have heard of on a Windows computer include kernel32.dll, msdos.sys, io.sys, pagefile.sys, ntdll.dll, ntdetect.com, hal.dll, and ntldr. Where Are System Files Stored?...

The Nintendo History When Japan cut off its relations with the Western World in 1633 there was a ban on all foreign playing cards as they encouraged illegal gambling. Playing cards were extremely popular at the time (mainly because of the gambling) so it wasn’t long before the Japanese started creating their own home-grown card games. The first of these were designed for a game called Unsun Karuta, but eventually, the game was also used as a form of gambling, so the government banned them as well....

According to rumors, Apple is working on a follow-up to the latest in its line of failed speakers, dating back to the iPod Hi-Fi, which launched in 2006 and lasted around a year and a half. What’s different this time? If Apple has learned from the many mistakes it made with the original and at the same time doesn’t remove the features that made the original so loved by its (admittedly small) fanbase, then it could be onto a winner....

Depending on your location, the app can help you find where to stand to get optimal signal strength on your phone. An integrated connection speed test feature, data usage statistics, and social networking options are also extremely useful. This app is easy to use and includes some nice features like displaying thumbnail pictures for photos and movies, optional document encryption, and the ability to configure which devices are allowed to share with you....

Although the core functionality is typically the same, laptop cooling pads come in a variety of designs and with different features. Some are robust and durable and may pack in additional perks, while some stick to the absolute basics, aiming to win out on pure bang for buck. The TopMate C302 is a strong example of the latter. It’s affordable and solidly effective, but the plastic design feels a bit flimsy....

Life has been nothing short of happy accidents for the man behind DataDave. He’s cultivated an army of 60,000 witty audience-goers who watch him tackle everything from his favorite video game to creative exercises in webtoon voice acting. It’s no wonder Cherry was among the first picks by Twitch to don their highly coveted Twitch Ambassador title. A trendsetter and infectious force, Cherry is the personification of perseverance. “I think my purpose is to provide a welcoming space where people can have fun, enjoy content, and meet other people,” he said in a phone interview with Lifewire....

Not just games: Sure, Twitch is huge for gamers, but you can stream all types of content, including music, art, and cooking videos. The new beta promises easy setup with guided onboarding and automatic hardware detection—it will even recommend the best settings for your individual Mac. You’ll also be able to customize the way your stream looks and sounds, and even connect your iPhone or iPad to stream via your Mac....

According to a tweet from the Spaces Twitter account on Tuesday, you’ll be able to see which Spaces people you follow currently are listening to at the top of your Timeline, where Spaces lives. Previously, you only could see Spaces that people you follow were actually hosting, but Twitter said this new update will allow users to discover more Spaces they might not have otherwise known about. Twitter notes that if you’re tuning into a Space, you’ll be able to control who can see your listening activity in your settings, so you can pick and choose which followers can see what you’re into....

According to a tweet by Twitter Support, removing the invitation feature will improve broadcast quality at the cost of engagement. However, viewers still can interact with the host through the chat or add hearts by tapping on the screen. Twitter added the invitation feature in March 2020 so users could invite up to three other people to join a user’s broadcast, although it was just audio. Twitter has taken steps to improve its video quality prior to this update because users have complained about the site’s compression technique....

Customizing PowerPoint Presentations PowerPoint presentations output to photo albums—complete with music or narrations—shareable on CDs, DVDs, or flash drives. The software supports charts, images, and org charts. Make your presentation into a web page for emailing purposes or as a promotion displayed on your company’s website. It is easy to customize presentations with your company logo and dazzle your audience by using one of the many design templates that come with the program....

How the MEDIAN Function Works The MEDIAN function sorts through the provided arguments to find the value that falls arithmetically in the middle of the group. If there’s an odd number of arguments, the MEDIAN function identifies the middle value in the range as the median value. If there’s an even number of arguments, the function takes the arithmetic mean or the average of the middle two values as the median value....

Initially, OneNote was targeted toward students and tablet PC users. With the inclusion of OneNote to the Microsoft 365 family, professionals and home users, as well as students, now find OneNote an essential tool they didn’t know they needed. The OneNote System OneNote provides a centralized place for all kinds of data including typed or handwritten notes, web pages, images, video, and audio. The interface is conducive to planning or creating reference materials....

History of 802.11ac The technical development of 802.11ac began in 2011. While the standard was finalized at the end of 2013 and formally approved on January 7, 2014, consumer products based on earlier draft versions of the standard appeared earlier. 802.11ac Technical Specifications To be competitive in the industry and support increasingly common applications like video streaming that require high-performance networking, 802.11ac was designed to perform similarly to Gigabit Ethernet. Indeed, 802....

Graphics cards with a graphics processor unit are one of the specialized processors people have installed in their computers. These cards handle complicated calculations related to 2D and 3D graphics. These are so specialized they render certain calculations better than the central processor. Here are some of the ways GPUs are becoming important for more than graphics. Accelerating Video The first application outside of 3D graphics that GPUs were designed to deal with is video....

The company just introduced a pair of nifty Bluetooth speakers called the Victrola ME1 and ME2. The ME1 is a handheld speaker while the ME2 is a tabletop design. Both speakers in this Music Edition (ME) line transmit audio via Bluetooth, feature anodized aluminum grills, and IP67 waterproof ratings. The compact and handheld Victrola ME1 includes a 2-inch driver and passive bass radiators for a rich low-end sound. It’s battery-powered, suiting the portable form factor, and gets around 12 hours of use per charge....

Lens Shift vs. Keystone Correction Both lens shift and keystone correction allow you to make changes to the shape and location of the projected image without having to relocate the projector. While most video projectors include keystone correction, cheap projectors generally do not include lens shift as an additional option. Lens shift allows you to physically move the projector’s lens assembly up, down, side-to-side, or diagonally without moving the projector. Keystone correction (also referred to as Digital Keystone Correction) digitally manipulates the image before it passes through the lens....

Multiversus was supposed to launch next week, but developer Player First Games just announced there will be a delay to an unspecified date in the future, though they assure players the game is still coming. This delay also pertains to the release of Morty, of Rick and Morty fame, as the little scamp was scheduled to accompany the launch of season one of the competitive free-to-play fighter. “We know this might be disappointing for some and want to assure our community that we are dedicated to delivering new and exciting content that delights players,” Player First Games wrote....