While you need an internet connection for multiplayer action, Baldur’s Gate can be enjoyed solo while offline. Baldur’s Gate is available for a variety of platforms at various costs: $9.99 on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.$19.99 on digital platforms Steam and GOG.com (for Windows, Linux, and Mac).$27.99 on the Mac App Store.$49.99 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Download For: Demon’s Rise, from Wave Light Games, is available as an iOS ($7....

Apple Offers an Extended Warranty It may surprise you, but the one place you’re definitely not going to find iPhone insurance — at least not traditional insurance — is from Apple. They just don’t sell it. Instead, Apple offers an AppleCare extended warranty that covers support and some repairs for a flat fee (support calls above a certain limit, and some kinds of repairs, require extra payments). AppleCare only runs two years, so if you keep your phone longer than that you’ll eventually be without coverage, but it’s also a flat fee upfront, rather than a monthly payment....

We’ve compiled a list of only the best free and legal TV show sources currently out there. There are pros and cons to each, but there’s definitely something for everyone no matter what kind of show you might be looking to watch. Since it’s a totally free service with accessibility across multiple major platforms (including mobile with the free Crackle app), there are some commercials rolled into the programming. Regardless, Crackle is a great alternative that you can enjoy viewing on your computer or with one of its apps on your mobile device....

Every object, character, and environment in every computer-animated movie or 3D video game is comprised of 3D models. In this guide, we break down the major components of a 3D model, explaining faces, edges, vertices, and more. What Is a 3D Model? A 3D Model is a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional object (real or imagined) in a 3D software environment. Unlike a 2D image, 3D models can be viewed in specialized software suites from any angle, where they can be scaled, rotated, or freely modified....

Here are five ideas to help recycle an old computer mouse. What Things Can You Do With an Old Mouse? There are many creative ways to repurpose and recycle an old computer mouse. The ideas below are organized from the easiest (which needs basic skills) to the more challenging (which requires technical skills). The ideal way to dispose of an old mouse is to use a local recycling center. Also, search the manufacturer’s site for any recycling programs....

From several of those menus, you can not only paint on your canvas and position objects, but also create your own models from scratch or download pre-made models. Below are a handful of things you can do in this program to make your own 3D art, whether it be a fancy logo or header for your website or a model of your home or a city. The sharp edge tool is meant to provide depth....

Connect a Blu-ray Disc Player to a TV Using HDMI The easiest way to access audio from a Blu-ray Disc player is to connect the player’s HDMI output to an HDMI-equipped TV. Since the HDMI cable carries both the audio and video signal to the TV, you can access audio from a Blu-ray Disc. The downside to this method is that it depends on the TV’s audio capabilities to reproduce the sound, which often doesn’t deliver the greatest results....

Depending on whether you’re trying to tune into your favorite talk show on the AM band, or listen to some music on the FM band, anything from tall buildings to solar flares can adversely affect your listening experience. And unless you have a whole lot of pull with the local zoning board—or you’ve figured out how to control the sun with the power of your mind—most of those problems are going to fall solidly on the “can’t do anything about that” side of the line....

By analyzing great artwork you begin to form an idea of what works and what doesn’t. It’s one of the easiest (and most enjoyable) ways to learn some of the basic rules of composition, lighting, and design. While looking at pretty pictures isn’t going to teach you the technical side of computer graphics (CG), it will help you make the most of your tools and software. Industry Legends Before we get to the guys who are working in CG today, here are some of the leaders that have helped shape entertainment design into what it is today:...

Here are six great Christmas shopping list apps for iOS and Android. Search online and add gifts to your lists. You have to input the information manually unless you have the Chrome extension that automates the process. Track purchases on the lists to see what you’ve already bought and what you still need to buy. Download For: The app for iOS and Android is particularly handy for making lists for young children who can’t set up one on their own....

The following location sharing apps are reasonable options for Android devices, although the feature set, pricing, and sharing features vary. You may need to sign in to your Google account. After you sign in, you can share your location with other people temporarily or until you turn location sharing off. The four largest mobile carriers in the U.S. offer a location-sharing service that works across Android and iOS: AT&T FamilyMap: $9....

About Vimeo Memberships Before you upload a video to Vimeo, you’ll need to join the service. Vimeo has several membership tiers that are sure to fit the needs of any creator. Basic Membership Vimeo’s free Basic membership plan gives users 500MB of free upload space weekly with a 5GB video storage cap. It features SD and 720p HD playback. This tier includes basic analytics, embedding features, privacy controls, and more. Upload up to 10 videos per day....

Access AOL Mail in Mozilla Thunderbird To set up an AOL email account in Mozilla Thunderbird: Select Tools > Account Settings… (Windows, Mac) or Edit > Account Settings (Linux) from the menu in Mozilla Thunderbird. Press the Alt key if you cannot see the menu. Click Account Actions. Select Add Mail Account… from the menu that comes up. Type your name under Your Name:. Now type your full AOL email address (including “@aol....

A US company claims it is speeding up the path to fusion power by using machine learning. TAE Technologies has trimmed computing tasks that once took months to just a few hours using AI. It’s one of many companies using AI to help with research. “What we still don’t know about fusion—e.g., how to reach and maintain stable fusion conditions—is hiding in the data,” Diogo Ferreira, a professor of Information Systems at the University of Lisbon in Portugal, who studies the application of AI in fusion research told Lifewire in an email interview....

Notion, the fancy online note-taking database app, just announced Notion AI, designed to automatically write blog posts and reports or brainstorm ideas. You just type in a short prompt, and the AI bot does the rest. It sounds amazing, especially for folks who hate to write but have to generate reports as a part of their job or as a class requirement. But are these tools up to the standard?...

This may sound like a random issue to specify, but it comes on the heels of a recent statement from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding Apple AirTags. According to the ACCC, there is concern over how easy it is to access an AirTag’s battery compartment, which houses a small battery that could be swallowed by a child. A common way for product makers to discourage children from swallowing small components like button batteries or Nintendo Switch games is to coat the piece in a bitterant....

The new X-Series laptops boast a thin form factor, Alienware’s thinnest to date, in fact. They offer a much quieter performance that still manages to run cool, thanks to a number of manufacturing and engineering decisions, including using materials with improved thermal resistance. And they also include a Quad Fan design to better circulate air through the laptop, itself, and an AI-driven Smart Fan control system that automatically adjusts the speed of each fan....

The device, itself, sports a full-color AMOLED display with haptic feedback, an optical sensor, a skin temperature sensor, and an accelerometer. So it can keep an eye on a bunch of different vitals in conjunction with the Halo service, then provide details about them that should be easy to read. The Halo View also claims a battery life of up to a full week and can reach a full charge in less than 90 minutes....

“Pharmacies offer more services and support than just medication advice,” attorney and legal healthcare consultant Irnise F. Williams, Esq told Lifewire via email. “Pharmacists provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions beyond medication like advice on the best prescription plan, savings, or suggestions for care if they are unable to find a provider. Pharmacists are up to date on the latest side effects, newest medications, and the benefits of medications that confuse many patients....

What Can a Database Do? If the database is relational, which most databases are, cross-references records in different tables. This means that you can create relationships between tables. For example, if you linked a Customers table with an Orders table, you could find all purchase orders from the Orders table that a single customer from the Customers table ever processed, or further refine it to return only those orders processed in a particular time period – or almost any type of combination you could imagine....