If you write a note and email it, then you edit that note, shouldn’t the copy update itself? If you save an email or web page as a reference for a project, shouldn’t you be able to click instantly back to that page or mail? That’s the promise of contextual computing. Apps like Notion, Roam Research, Obsidian, Devonthink, and Craft treat everything within them as a linkable item. Instead of maintaining many copies of one piece of information, you can link to the original, or embed it in other apps....

Running a 64-bit operating system on your computer is smart: it enables your computer to process data in 64-bit chunks, rather than the standard 32 bits, which leads to better performance. Get that same performance from iTunes by downloading the 64-bit version. iTunes Versions Compatible With 64-bit Editions of Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista Download current or older versions of iTunes 64-bit directly from Apple: iTunes 12.10.11 (this is the current version of iTunes for 64-bit Windows) iTunes 12....

Shutterstock is set to acquire TurboSquid, a marketplace for 3D assets and imagery. It’s paying $75 million, and the deal will make Shutterstock “the world’s largest 3D marketplace,” according to the press release. The goal, presumably, is to completely own the stock imagery market, no matter how that imagery is created. “I believe that photography and 3D can and will co-exist as marketing tools in product photography,” Eugenia Gangi, founder and CEO of NOLA Real Estate Marketing & Photography, told Lifewire via email....

Earlier this year, Microsoft launched a new version of Edge built on Chromium—the same platform Google Chrome and other browsers use. Edge quickly gained popularity among internet users, and now Microsoft is looking to sweeten the deal with a new performance mode. Experts say it could be enticing for users tired of Chrome using so much of their computer’s resources. “Performance mode is simply the cherry on top in helping Edge get the upper hand and streamline their RAM and CPU usage,” Eric Florence, a cybersecurity analyst at SecurityTech, told Lifewire in an email....

The beloved character from the Halo video games that Microsoft borrowed for its voice assistant will be around less than before. The company recently deactivated the Cortana service for Android and iOS devices. I would miss having Cortana around even if she wasn’t as useful for me as Master Chief. I love the idea of voice assistants, and it was a thrill hearing Cortana’s familiar tones rather than the more mechanical intonations of Siri or Alexa....

What Is Music Metadata? Music metadata is also referred to as ID3 tags, which are the containers that hold metadata information. These tags hold data such as a song’s title, artist, the album it came from, track number, genres, songwriter credits, and more. Metadata is at work whenever you search for a song on services like Spotify or Pandora, when a recommended song pops up for you, or when a record label pays an artist royalties, to name a few examples....

On paper, the iPhone is way ahead of the Switch. The screen is nicer, the processor is better, and the battery lasts longer. So what’s keeping it from being the ultimate pocket game machine? There are a few reasons. One is that it can’t play the same kinds of games, because it doesn’t have any buttons. Another is that you can’t get games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the iPhone....

Apple’s VP of software, Craig Federighi, told Reddit user Mateusz Buda that automatic iOS updates can take up to four weeks to roll out to all users, in part due to Apple’s caution. So, if it can take a month for essential security updates to arrive on your device, why bother with auto updates at all? “Without automatic updates, there’s a risk people might not opt-in for the updates at all—meaning their personal data (like logins, financial info, etc....

Malware, Viruses, and Antivirus Apps Although viruses, adware, Trojans, and spyware have unique elements, they all fall under the malware umbrella. To prevent infection and the resulting slowdown, consider installing an anti-malware app. For Windows and Linux users, an active anti-malware app that scans your laptop both in the background and on demand is a good choice. For Mac users, an on-demand malware scanner is sufficient, and because it doesn’t run continuously in the background, it doesn’t use as much memory....

Sometimes it’s good to have a bit of a signal boost when there are 100 other laptops competing for wireless signal. Having an external USB WiFi adapter with a dedicated antenna can help give you a leg up when trying to download notes or browse Wikipedia in the middle of a giant university lecture hall. That’s where the Wise Tiger WT-AC9006 comes in. This USB WiFi adapter could help give your used hand-me-down laptop a boost in wireless performance....

iFixit has discovered that attempts to replace the iPhone 13’s screen—a common smartphone repair—can completely disable FaceID. So unless your iPhone 13 is taken to an Apple store, a repair shop in Apple’s Independent Repair Providers network, or a shop with more advanced tools, you’re risking that functionality. The culprit is a small microcontroller chip paired with the phone’s screen, which has to be synced in order to work properly....

Since its release near the end of 2018, Red Dead Online has seen a varying degree of updates, but none have ever managed to scratch the itch that many players went into the game expecting. Unlike the story-packed single-player, which features bank robberies, stagecoach robberies, and other things you’d expect outlaws to do, Red Dead Online always shied away from those types of missions. Now, Rockstar is finally giving players a deeper look into the fading criminal world that ruled the West, and so far, it’s been an absolute blast to explore....

Connecting a Surface Pro 7 to a monitor can be done using the USB-C port and a compatible cable. You can also connect to multiple monitors by implementing the Surface Dock accessory. Projecting your desktop or apps to your TV is one of the coolest Surface Pro 7 tips and tricks as it makes sharing photos and videos with friends and family so much easier. In addition to the classic PrtScn key method, you can also take screenshots on your Surface Pro 7 using the built-in Snip & Sketch app, a variety of keyboard shortcuts, or even the Xbox Game Bar....

The following tips can help you make the most out of your own experience on the social media platform so you can grow your followers and increase engagement. Browse this page, or use the search bar to search for specific users, hashtags, subjects, and more. To send or reply to a direct message with a photo or video, tap the camera icon, take your photo or video, and then tap Send....

Keep in mind that the desktop version offers you the most options from this list (as opposed to the free mobile or online version, though many of these customizations apply to those as well). Using the font you like most can go a long way to streamlining and maximizing your OneNote experience, because the font is more automated – just one less thing to format each time you begin capturing your ideas....

The following free offline GPS apps for your Android will let you discover new places to explore, provide you with maps you can use to travel those locations even if you’re completely off-grid. It’s ideal for those trips when you know you’ll be traveling off-grid without any cellular data connection at all. It’s also useful if you plan to do long-distance traveling and you have a limited data plan that can’t support realtime route streaming....

Here are some of the best free thumbnail makers to check out. Once you’ve signed up for a free account, simply select the More button beside the list of design options, then scroll down until you get to the section labeled Social Media & Email Headers. This is where you’ll find the YouTube Thumbnail template, which you can click on to start designing your own right away. You can use Fotojet to upload your own images, add custom text, add clipart such as shapes or icons, and, last but not least, customize your background with different colors and designs....

Take Screenshots Want to show someone what an app looks like on your Apple Watch? Take a screenshot on the watch by pressing the digital crown and side button on the watch at the same time. The watch makes a shutter sound, and the screen flashes to indicate the screenshot was taken. Screenshot images are saved to the Photos folder inside the iPhone Photos app. You can access them later or tap the Share button to text the screenshot to a friend....

Check out the following list of incredible apps for all your list-building, note-taking, and calendar-scheduling needs. Each app offers something different, but all of them work by storing your information in the cloud so that everything can be synced and accessed from almost any mobile device or computer. You can separate lists between personal or work, add reminders, build a grocery list, or make your list on the go with its speech recognition feature....

A new study out of Germany says having traffic lights that use AI technology may keep traffic flowing more smoothly. It’s part of a growing number of advances in AI-powered transportation solutions. “Everyday users will be able to plan their trips to avoid times or locations of intense traffic,” Bilin Aksun-Güvenç, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Ohio State University and IEEE member who studies smart transportation systems, told Lifewire in an email interview....