New Messages updates include a new collage design with the photos people text you, as well as photo stacks that you can swipe through and tap to view. One of the most important updates in Messages is a Shared With You feature that conveniently saves and pins articles, photos, and more into a separate Shared With You folder that you can look at or read at a later time. You can click on the content shared and it will take you back to the conversation with the person who shared it with you, so you can pick the conversation back up concerning what was shared....

In Apple’s announcement, the company detailed some of the new features, which include adding a live camera view to presentations and pivot tables for better data analytics. New to Keynotes, the live camera feed feature uses the front-facing camera on iPhones, iPads, and Macs for more engaging presentations. The feed appears alongside the content in a slide, and can be resized or stylized with masks, frames, and drop shadows. Mac users can connect multiple cameras to their presentation and even show the screen of a connected iPhone or iPad....

Since its launch, users of the sixth-generation iPad mini have complained of a strange wobbling occurring on their devices. Twitter users have even posted videos showing the wobbling in action, where one side scrolls at a different rate than the other. But according to a report by Ars Technica, an Apple spokesperson told the publication that the wobble is perfectly normal for the device’s LCD screen. The jelly-like scrolling doesn’t hurt the functionality of the iPad mini, but it can still be annoying....

Speaking of the screen, you get a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 2532x11170 resolution. It works out to a crisp 460ppi and benefits from the brighter color contrast and dense blacks the panel technology is known for. It can hit 625 nits for high levels of brightness. The only downside is that it’s a 60Hz screen, so you won’t be able to take advantage of the faster refresh rates of many Android phones....

The price tag for that wonderful sound, however, is steep at $299. That’s why I’m seriously looking forward to the HomePod mini, just announced at a much more recession-friendly price of $99. The mini, Apple claims, delivers “amazing” sound using technology like a new processor and “advanced” software. It’s available in white and space gray, pre-orders begin on November 6, and it will start shipping the week of November 16....

Avira Free Antivirus Features Following are some noteworthy features: Protects you from viruses, adware, spyware, back-door programs, dialers, fraudulent software, phishing, and more. Run a quick, full, or custom scan. Scheduled scans can be run too; choose from full, quick, removable drive, active process, or system scan. You can start scans by right-clicking a folder, file, or drive that you want to check. The Threat categories screen lets you include or exclude specific types of threats to check for....

Originally teased back in 2019, we finally got our first look at Back 4 Blood gameplay during The Game Awards 2020. The upcoming title looks to be a spiritual follow-up to the Left 4 Dead series, which hasn’t seen a new entry since 2009’s Left 4 Dead 2. While Valve often receives much of the recognition for Left 4 Dead’s success, Turtle Rock Studios was the main development group behind the cooperative hit, and now it is bringing that experience to the next generation of gaming with Back 4 Blood....

With all that time spent indoors, I’ve returned to a pastime favorite of mine: reading. A product of Barnes & Noble, the Nook GlowLight 3 is an e-reader with both blue and warm light, so your eyes won’t feel like sandpaper after hours of trying to decipher text. It’s lightweight and features page turn buttons on both sides, making it easy to tear through books. After 25 hours of testing, I’m really happy that I decided to swap to this e-reader, despite some flaws....

Vocal scrubbing is never perfect. Because the process usually works by inverting the stereo image and converting it to and from mono, there are always some vocal artifacts. And even if you’re able to remove most of the vocals the instrumental track still sounds altered. However, with some experimentation, good-quality audio, and a little bit of luck, you can achieve decent results. Software that can remove a voice from a song can cost a lot of money....

Ideal Subjects for Cloudy-Day Photography Clouds act as a natural diffuser of sunlight, limiting harsh shadows and distributing light evenly throughout the shot. An overcast day is the perfect time to shoot close-ups. Whereas bright sunlight tends to wash out bright colors, such as those of flower petals, an overcast day can help them stand out. Consider shooting flower photos on overcast days to capture the subtle colors and highlights on each petal....

Big Mail has all the smart processing of a cloud service, and all the privacy of a local app that does everything on your phone, iPad, or computer. And it’s built by a single developer, which makes you wonder why big companies can’t manage the same. Perhaps it’s because they don’t want to? “[S]ome of these apps have business models that won’t allow it.” Big Mail developer Phillip Caudell told Lifewire via email....

Germany has deployed 14 hydrogen-powered trains in its Lower Saxony region, replacing diesel locomotives on a sixty-mile network. Hydrogen is a zero-emissions fuel and can kind of piggyback on existing diesel refueling infrastructure. It seems like the perfect replacement for gas cars, too, because we wouldn’t have to change the entire charging paradigm like we will for electric vehicles. But the reality, as you may have guessed, is more complicated....

Which Chromebooks Were Affected? Early in the history of Chromebooks, a shortcoming in both in the pilot program and in the initial summer 2011 release was that people couldn’t access Netflix, the popular movie-streaming app. Google quickly resolved the issue. How to Update Early Chromebooks If your Chromebook is of that early generation and won’t play Netflix, install an update. To update your Chromebook: After you’ve updated Chrome, playing Netflix movies is as easy as logging in to your Netflix account and streaming them just like you would on any other device....

Learn both methods to decide which approach best suits your needs. Change Column Widths and Row Heights With the Mouse Change Individual Column Widths With the Mouse The steps below cover how to change individual columns widths using the mouse. To widen column A for example: AutoFit Column Widths Using the Mouse Another way to narrow or widen columns with the mouse is to let Excel or Google Spreadsheets auto fit the width of the column to the longest item of data contained in the column....

How to Change Your Netflix Password From a Web Browser This is the most direct way to access your Netflix account controls and change your password. You’ll have a full keyboard and more control when navigating. How to Change Your Netflix Password From Mobile If you only use Netflix on a mobile device, you can change your password from your Android or iOS phone or tablet. How to Change Your Netflix Password From Older and Unsupported Mobile Devices There are two Netflix apps for mobile because Netflix only supports current devices that haven’t been modified or rooted....

Factors to Consider When a client approaches you with a rush job, and you’re wondering whether to accept the project, there’s no one right answer. Handle such requests on a case-by-case basis, considering how much time you have and if a rush fee is warranted. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Your Current Schedule Will you have to rearrange your current workload or put off work for other clients to complete this job?...

How to Turn On Spell Check in OS X or macOS Mail To set your default spell-checking preference so that the spelling in every email is checked as you compose it: As you type your email, any misspelled words are highlighted so that you can correct them. Alternate Method to Turn On Spell Check To turn on spell-checking from within the composition window and avoid the preferences screen altogether: Spell Check in Older Versions of Mail To check the spelling as you type in Mac OS X Mail 1, 2, and 3:...

If you only ever need to jump-start your car at home, then a plug-in charger/jump starter unit is a good choice. Otherwise, look at self-contained jump boxes. Plug-In Jump Starters and Chargers Most trickle chargers provide between 2 and 10 amps and have multiple settings. It’s typically better for battery life to provide some or all of the charge at a slow rate via lower amperage, but it isn’t always convenient to wait around for a 2-amp trickle charger to do its job....

What Is a MIN IF Array? Using a MIN IF array formula allows you to find the fastest heat time for each race with one formula. The job of each part of the formula is as follows: The MIN function finds the fastest or smallest time for the event chosen. The IF function allows us to choose the race by setting a condition using the race names. The array formula lets the IF function test for multiple conditions in a single cell, and when the condition is met, the array formula determines what data (race times) the MIN function examines to find the fastest time....

How Watch App for Tesla Got Its Start Kim Hansen, a Tesla Model 3 owner, initially built Watch App for Tesla to make life more convenient for himself. After sharing his fledgling project and receiving overwhelming interest, Hansen submitted it to Apple “on a whim,” and it was approved in less than an hour. Now, the $7.99 app is available in the App Store, and its users value the wrist-based conveniences Watch App for Tesla provides....