An Israel-based startup, Notch, offers insurance for Instagram accounts, starting at $8 a month. The company will pay a calculated amount, based on the account’s activity and engagement, to its customers for every day that they are locked out of their accounts after a hack. “For some users, Instagram is their livelihood operated like a business, [and] like any other business venture, disruption can cost significant financial and reputation damage,” Joel Ridley, Digital Content Manager at Eskenzi PR and Marketing, told Lifewire....

You can’t turn on the TV or browse the internet without seeing an aging white male billionaire climbing from a spaceship just back from orbit, a huge smile on their face. And now, billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is selling tickets to 90 minutes of g-force, weightlessness, and incredible views, for half a million bucks a pop. They’ve sold plenty, but will you or I ever end up in orbit?...

The forum thread is filled with Spotify users airing their frustrations that the service still hasn’t delivered HiFi audio, which was announced in February 2021 during the company’s Stream On event. According to the original announcement, HiFi audio was supposed to launch by the end of 2021 as a cost add-on for Spotify Premium subscribers. Currently, Spotify is lagging behind other music streaming services with their high-quality audio features, and unless something is done soon, that gap will continue to widen....

Overall Findings Stepper and servo motors differ in two key ways: their basic construction and their means of control. Both provide rotational force to move a system. Steppers have more steps, or positions the motor can hold. Overall, servo motors are best for high speed, high torque applications. The design of the stepper motor provides a constant holding torque without the need for the motor to be powered. The torque of a stepper motor at low speeds is greater than a servo motor of the same size....

When Was the Surface Pro 8 Released? Some reports originally targeted the first half of this year, but the Surface Pro 8 was confirmed at the Microsoft Surface Event on September 22, along with other products like the Surface Go 3. It became available for purchase on October 5, 2021. You can order the Surface Pro 8 from Microsoft’s website. Surface Pro 8 Price There are eight configurations to choose from....

How to Switch Command Prompt and PowerShell in WIN+X Menu in Windows 10 Because Microsoft continuously tweaks the operating system, the layout and title of the Windows Settings screens may differ slightly depending on which release of Windows 10 you’re running. How to Switch Command Prompt and PowerShell in WIN+X Menu in Windows 8.1 The procedure differs in Windows 8.1: Additional Tips This tweak does not mean Command Prompt has been uninstalled or removed from Windows in any way—it’s just not accessible from the WIN+X Menu....

What Is Tasker and How Does It Work? Tasker is a paid Android app that triggers certain actions to be run if certain conditions are met. Open your favorite music app when you plug your headphones in, text someone a predefined message when you arrive at work each morning, lock apps with a password, enable Wi-Fi when you’re at home, and dim the screen brightness between 11 PM and 6 AM when connected to your home Wi-Fi....

You can upload photos from your device or straight from the cloud. The automatic collage features make creating a photo collage simple and smart. You can use pop color to highlight one color over the rest, use auto-fix to make one-touch adjustments and add watermarks to your images. Adobe Photoshop Express is power-packed, including everything from basic editing focus to the more advanced. It’s free to download and use....

The best images deserve to be displayed in all of their glory—preserved in physical form to be enjoyed and passed down through the generations. Photo printers are ideal for anyone who still values a printed picture. Our experts have put hundreds of hours into researching and testing printers to help you make a decision as to which photo printer will best translate your images from code to vibrant, living ink....

Here are a few of the most popular social media management tools available today. Use them for personal reasons, for your blog, for your small business or for your large brand. You can monitor and post to several popular networks including both Facebook personal profiles and business pages, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. And with its built-in custom analytics system, the ability to monitor selected keywords plus the option to conveniently schedule posts whenever you want (and do this all for free), HootSuite sets the bar high for competing social media management tools....

Here are 15 of the best Google Home games for kids that have been tested for functionality, fun, and family friendliness. Pikachu only responds in its own language, but that should be enough to entertain most young Pokemon trainers. Say: “Talk to Pikachu Talk,” “Can I talk to Pikachu Talk,” “Ask Pikachu Talk talk talk,” “Let me talk to Pikachu Talk,” “I want to talk to Pikachu Talk,” “Ask Pikachu Talk to talk,” or “Ask Pikachu Talk Talk....

When looking for your new device holder, consider its location in your vehicle. Some prefer to have it attached to the dashboard, while others prefer vent attachments. Also check out our roundup of the best car phone holders if you don’t need charging. Otherwise, secure your phone service in more ways than one with one of the best wireless phone-charging car mounts. To set up the charger, just assemble the mount and insert it into your car’s air vent....

If you have a large selection of music tracks that need tag information, an efficient way to work with song metadata is to use a dedicated ​MP3 tagging tool to save time and ensure that your music files have consistent tag information. This isn’t to say that it can’t tag single files, but it works in a different way from the others in this list by building albums from single tracks....

This TV features a volume limiter function that lets you set a volume cap so you don’t disturb others. It also has a headphone jack on the back for private listening. With three HDMI inputs, a USB port, VGA port, and RF coax input, setting up all your media devices, game consoles, and home theater equipment is quick and easy. The slim, sleek design of this TV ensures that it will blend seamlessly into almost any decor....

If you’re using older third-party accessories or those that don’t integrate well with the PS5’s design and technology, you won’t feel like you’re gaming on a next-gen console. The wrong camera might not integrate with the on-controller buttons, and a cheap old headset might not provide the 3D audio you’d get from a compatible headset. To help you get the most out of your console, we selected the best accessories for PS5, and our pick for the best is the DualSense PS5 Controller....

Our collection of the best gaming PCs makes it possible for you to plug and play with minimal effort on your part, while still letting you pick and choose components that embody a gamer aesthetic. When looking for the right gaming PC, there are some things to consider besides just general componentry. If you’re looking for a deep-dive on what makes a top-notch gaming rig, be sure to check out our beginner’s guide to PC gaming....

While the appeal of vinyl isn’t apparent to everyone at first glance, budget-friendly options like the Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT have made this collectible hobby more accessible than ever. For optimal return on your new investment, make sure to read on guide on how to best set up speakers in your home before taking a look at our top picks for the best turntables. But the analog functionality of the unit is top-notch, too....

Wider aspect ratios have been growing massively in popularity in the last few years, and manufacturers have been eager to jump on the trend, meaning there are more options available than ever before, as well as a broadly rising level of quality. Read on to see our picks for the best ultra-wide monitors currently available. The monitor measures 49 inches and has a downright massive 32:9 aspect ratio—one of the largest on the market....

Our roundup has plenty of options to help you find what you’re looking for. If you are dedicated to the iPhone world, you’ll have to go used because there’s nothing in Apple’s product lineup that goes down to $300. The Motorola Moto G Power is much less than $300, but you wouldn’t know it. Why? Long battery life, good screen, and plenty of power. Now, it’s true, some things are left out: No real water resistance and no wireless charging....

We’ve put together a list of the top mail apps for Android to help you figure out which one of these apps is best suited for your individual needs. Keep in mind, these apps are in no particular order, but each includes a list of what we like and don’t like about the application. Additional features include: A Dark theme that automatically changes from day to night modes.Easily configurable rich text signatures that allow for stylized text and images....