Every Apple OS update brings new privacy-protecting features, and iOS 15 is no exception. For example, there are new settings to block tracking pixels in emails; generate throwaway, anonymous email addresses; and enable Private Relay. It’s a way to hide your location and to block yet another way that bad actors can track you across the web. “[Private Relay] will become the first step towards cybersecurity for many users who wouldn’t have considered taking action otherwise,” Daniel Markuson, a privacy expert with NordVPN, told Lifewire via email....

It’s unclear exactly what the problem is, but several people are experiencing issues with the tap-to-wake feature. Reports of the bug are popping up on Reddit, on Apple Support, the MacRumors forums, and in various tweets on Twitter, with no official response from Apple yet. Sometimes, simply pressing the power button to “wake up” the phone is enough, other times a full restart is necessary. Reddit user paranoidaditya says tap-to-wake on their iPhone 13 hasn’t worked consistently since launch, and installing the iOS 15....

Who Should Get an Apple Watch Smartwatches are great for more than just tech enthusiasts. Consider one if you: Enjoy fitness tracking and being able to pay with your wristWant a modern watch that offers more than just the timeWant to spend less time on your iPhone Who Shouldn’t Get an Apple Watch A smartwatch isn’t essential for everyone. Here’s why it’s not for you: You don’t own an iPhone.You prefer to switch off from the world sometimesYou don’t like wearing a watch...

Is Reddit Down for Everyone? If you suspect that Reddit is down for everyone, try these steps: Why Is Reddit Not Working? If Reddit seems to be working for everyone else, or for most people, then there are a number of areas you can check on your end. The problem may be with your internet service provider or with the hardware or software you’re using to try and reach Reddit. Try these steps if you think Reddit is working for everyone but you:...

Since it can be difficult to determine the reason why YouTube TV isn’t working, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to help you get the service back up and running. Is YouTube TV Down for Everyone or Just You? The first step is to determine whether or not the problem is limited to your system. When the problem is on YouTube’s end, all you can do is report the issue and wait for a fix....

According to WABetaInfo, the latest Android beta for WhatsApp has a secret: message reactions! Or at least it has the implication of message reactions, anyway. The latest beta doesn’t actually have functioning reactions in it yet. Instead, it provides users with a message telling them they need to update in order to view reactions. So while reactions aren’t currently available, it’s clear that WhatsApp is working on their inclusion. All additional details are up in the air at this point, so it’s uncertain exactly how message reactions will work....

The market for 17-inch laptops might not be massive, but the LG Gram 17 certainly makes a compelling argument in their favor. Traditionally the two largest drawbacks to 17-inch laptops are the physical footprint, and the weight, both of which make these large laptops less than portable. The LG Gram does away with both of these problems with its 2.95 pound body and thin bezels, packing a 17-inch screen in a 15-inch body....

Logitech is known for creating high-quality and reasonably priced peripherals like mice, keyboards, and headsets. The Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset is the successor to the company’s well-known G930 headset. Designed for PC gamers, the G533 is engineered with DTS Headphone:X for virtual 7.1 surround sound and Pro-G audio drivers. It has a 15-hour battery life, and a wireless range of almost 50 feet. I tested the G533 for a week, playing console and PC titles, listening to music, and even using the headset in work meetings to see how well it performs in the real world....

If you’re ready to invest in your wireless mouse, the Logitech MX Master 3 could be right for you. This dual Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless mouse does the basics and so much more that characterizes the Logitech MX Master Series, which is catered to creatives and coders. It’s even compatible with other series-specific peripherals including a coding-centric wireless keyboard. This advanced mouse is jam-packed with customization options while still offering a gentle learning curve....

But If you’re on a public computer or a shared computer, or you just prefer more privacy, you may not want Firefox to keep so much of your personal data. Fortunately, Firefox makes it easy to clear your history, cache, cookies, saved passwords, and other data. Clear Your Firefox Browsing History If you want to delete Firefox’s record of all searches made through its integrated search bar, as well as other data:...

Marantz has also positioned the NR1200 in a sensible price tier, where it has no problem competing against the nearby competition. Sure, you can spend a lot less money and get a much simpler receiver, but you’d miss out on a host of functionality and flexibility offered by the NR1200. And yes, you can easily spend more money and get a better sounding receiver, but the prices of receivers jump from the $600 range to the $1,500-$2,500 range in the blink of an eye....

Of the steps involved in configuring security on a Wi-Fi network, the management of wireless keys is the most important. A wireless network security key is a digital password that users of devices on a network must enter to connect to the network and with each other. All devices on a local Wi-Fi network share a common key. Wi-Fi Keys: Types and Options Setting up security on a Wi-Fi network router, wireless hotspot, or client device involves choosing from a list of security options, then entering a key string that the device stores....

Meta has announced a research project to create translation software that works for “everyone in the world.” It’s part of a growing effort to serve the approximately 20 percent of the world’s population who do not speak languages covered by current translation systems. “Communicating properly speaking the same language is hard enough; trying to capture and understand the universal nuances of different languages is a whole other ballgame,” Scott Mann, the co-CEO of Flawless AI, a neural net film lab, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Microsoft Outlook users will see improvements in the reliability and sync latency of shared calendars. Microsoft is describing the new improvements as “the biggest change to Outlook for Windows since its initial release in 1997.” “This is one of those improvements that should be invisible because it eliminates issues but doesn’t change the core product functionality,” Microsoft wrote in a post announcing the improvements. “Calendars will sync faster, and we have eliminated any reliability issues when managing a calendar....

According to a post on Microsoft’s Education Blog, the new operating system is called Windows 11 SE, created from feedback provided by teachers and school IT administrators. These educational tools support a wide variety of learning and third-party apps housed in a low-cost device. Optimized for education, Windows 11 SE simplifies its UI interface and removes certain features to not distract students. It supports the Microsoft Office 365 series of apps, including Word, Powerpoint, and OneDrive....

How easy is it? All you need to do is head to Microsoft’s Meet Now web page, click Create a Free Meeting, then share the link with anyone you want to join your video chat. The link will open Skype if you have it, the web version if not, with no sign-in required. Meetings won’t expire, either, so you can share one link and keep it for later use. Featuring: Microsoft promises free video calling, no sign ups, and no downloads, which could reduce some of the friction of connecting with less tech-savvy family and friends....

Microsoft seems to have missed the memo, as a recent update troubled some people and caused all sorts of issues, such as app crashes. Microsoft’s workaround? It asked affected people to uninstall the update, then invalidated the problematic update altogether by delivering a fix. As if installing an update wasn’t jarring enough already, people now had to go out of their way once again to rollback the update. Shouldn’t Microsoft do a better job of testing its software before pushing them to people?...

MacRumors reports hearing from several iPhone users—and relatives of users—who have begun to notice that some key functions are simply gone. People on the AppleVis forums also are talking about the now-missing features, noting that this creates a problem for visually impaired users who regularly use them. The issue isn’t tied to a specific version of iOS or model of iPhone either, so whether it’s intentional or a glitch of some kind it seems to be specifically happening through Siri....

MIT researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that understands the underlying relationships between objects in a scene. This work could be applied in situations where robots must perform complex tasks, like assembling appliances. It also moves the field one step closer to making machines that can learn from and interact with their environments like humans do. “Humanoid robots designed with AI technology, perform a number of human tasks and carry out the roles of receptionists, personal assistants, front desk officers, and more in numerous sectors,” AI expert Sameer Maskey, a computer science professor and CEO at Fusemachines, told Lifewire in an email interview....

All 2DS and 3DS systems support the full library of 3DS and original Nintendo DS games. However, there are a few titles that are exclusively available for the New 3DS and New 2DS models. The XL versions of the 2DS and 3DS have larger screens, but these models play the same games. The screens of the 2DS and 3DS are approximately the same size: 3.53 inches (top screen, diagonally) and 3....