An external hard drive, like the Toshiba Canvio Advance, is an easy and cost effective way to get extra storage for things like photos, movies, games, and important documents. The Canvio Advanced is supposed to be a fast, durable hard disk drive with high storage capacity that you can take with you on the go. I tested the Canvio Advance for a week to see how it performs in a real world environment....
Use these tips to give yourself a better chance to fix the problem with your camera all by yourself. Common Kodak Camera Troubleshooting The battery life is too short. If you’re using a rechargeable battery, make sure the metal contact points on the battery are clean and free of grime. It’s possible that the battery is near the end of its useful life — as rechargeable batteries age, they lose the ability to hold a full charge....
Twitter has instituted a new search bar that allows you to easily scour through the tweets of an individual user, as reported by XDA Developers. This feature had been in beta for a while but just rolled out to all iOS users. You have to download the latest version of Twitter’s iOS app to access the search bar. There has been no word as to when or if this feature would roll out for Android users or for those who prefer the web-based Twitter client....
Applications in Popular Office Software Suites Every office software suite is different, so don’t assume every suite will feature all programs you may have had in a previous suite. That said, most often, the following programs are included in a given software suite. In other cases, they must be purchased or downloaded separately. This quick list will give you an understanding of what to look for, as well as tips or tricks for getting more out of each program....
Why Use a VoIP App? This question brings us back to why we use VoIP. VoIP has many advantages over landline and traditional mobile telephones. The main advantage is the cost. With a VoIP app, you can make calls worldwide very cheaply, and most of the time for free. Besides, there are a lot of interesting features that enrich the communication experience. Included are the benefits associated with unified communications. VoIP apps are also a fundamental element in cloud communication systems....
Transferring files and starting chat conversations are a couple of its basic features. Keep reading to see our review of UltraVNC. We’ve also included the pros and cons of the program as well as a brief look at how it works. More About UltraVNC Windows 7 is the minimum OS, so it also runs on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8 Unattended access can be set up to always have access to the UltraVNC server Router changes are required on the server’s network to allow incoming connections from the client Connection shortcut files can be made for quick access to a remote computer A static IP address must be configured for unattended access File transfer is supported in both the client software and through a browser...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently created a partnership with NVIDIA to jointly develop automated driving systems and AI-enabled software-defined services for all of its new vehicle platforms slated for production beginning in 2025. “Traditionally, a car was at its best when it drove off the lot,” Danny Shapiro, VP of Automotive, NVIDIA, told Lifewire over email. “Now, we’re turning that on its head as the car will be at its most basic level the day you take delivery, and it will just get better over time....
Space Bar for Move Tool Pressing the space bar temporarily switches to the hand for panning your document no matter which tool is active (except for the text tool in typing mode). You can also use the space bar to move selections and shapes as you are creating them. As you start drawing a selection or shape, press the space bar while holding down the left mouse button and reposition the selection or shape....
Writing the Formula Writing formulas in an MS Works spreadsheet is a little different from how it is done in math class. An MS Works formula starts with an equal sign ( = ) rather than ending with it. The equal sign always goes in the cell where you want the formula answer to appear. The equal sign informs MS Works that what follows is part of a formula and not just a name or a number....
On March 1, some Steam Deck users reported that the control sticks on their Steam Deck were registering movement without any input (drift). The news was particularly concerning since Valve’s new handheld console had just started delivering less than a week before. But before you go opening up your Steam Deck to fix it yourself, Valve has a solution: download the latest update. Reddit user Stijnnl shared a reply from Valve support on the matter, with Steam Deck designer Lawrence Yang issuing a similar statement on Twitter....
According to a blog post, all users on the platform can start hosting and sharing Dolby Vision regardless of their tier. Dolby Vision is a new video format that can produce cinema-grade content thanks to its HDR (high dynamic range) technology. The format can deliver vibrant colors with brighter highlights and deeper blacks. It was implemented into the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro when they launched last October, but there wasn’t a platform where users could share their Dolby Vision videos....
What Is a VOB File? A file with the .VOB file extension is most likely a DVD video object file, which can contain both video and audio data, as well as other movie-related content like subtitles and menus. They’re sometimes encrypted and normally seen stored at the root of a DVD within the VIDEO_TS folder. 3D models/objects created by the E-on Vue 3D modeling program use this file extension, too. They can be textured using the information stored in a MAT (Vue Material) file....
Apple Watch Series 3 users have had some problems with watchOS 8 since its launch last month, which Apple hopes to fix with the latest watchOS 8.0.1 update. While the watchOS 8.0.1 update notes don’t get too specific, they state that it addresses the issue of Accessibility settings not appearing for some users. The update also should fix the problem of software update progress not displaying properly. If you use an Apple Watch Series 3 and have been experiencing either or both of these issues, this update is for you....
While Apple includes a simple pair of wired earbuds with every iOS device, AirPods offer a number of advantages that you might consider worth upgrading. How AirPods Are Different Than Earbuds Since the very first iPhone was released in 2007, Apple has included a simple pair of wired earbuds in the box. If you’ve owned at least one iPhone or iPad, you’ve probably used them. Both earbuds are wired in a Y-connection to an audio connector that plugs into your phone....
In color theory, contrasting colors are exactly opposite from each other on the color wheel. Designers apply the terms complementary and clashing more loosely than in the strict color theory sense. Colors within a small range on the opposite side of the color wheel—usually the color on each side of the color directly opposite—are also considered opposites, not just a specific color pair. Clashing colors can work together in a design depending on the amount of color and how close they appear together on the page or screen....
The housing of a laptop, netbook, or tablet is also considered a case, but since they aren’t purchased separately or very replaceable, the computer case tends to refer to the one that’s part of a traditional desktop PC. Some popular computer case manufacturers include Xoxide, NZXT, and Antec. Important Computer Case Facts Motherboards, computer cases, and power supplies all come in different sizes called form factors. All three must be compatible to work properly together....
Think of a data center as a “computer room” that outgrew its walls. They can store any kind of data, be it emails for a company’s users, financial records, website data, etc. What Are Data Centers Used For? Some online services are so large they can’t be run from one or two servers. Instead, they need thousands or millions of connected computers to store and process all the data required to make those services work....
Keyboard Definition The keyboard is the piece of computer hardware used to input text, characters, and other commands into a computer or similar device. A keyboard is an external peripheral device in a desktop system (it sits outside the main computer housing), or is “virtual” in a tablet PC, it is an essential part of the complete computer system. Typical Keyboard Description Modern computer keyboards were modeled after, and are still very similar to, classic typewriter keyboards....
How Trickle Chargers Work Many battery chargers put out a variety of amperages, the idea being to charge a battery slowly or quickly depending on the need. Some are also designed to be left connected long-term without overcharging. So when you hear people talk about trickle chargers, that’s typically what they’re referring to. For general use, any battery charger, or trickle charger, that puts out between about 1 and 3 amps will do, and you don’t really need one with float mode monitoring unless you want to be able to leave it connected for some reason....
The APN for T-Mobile is fast.tmobile.com for 4G LTE devices. An older one is wap.voicestream.com, and the T-Mobile Sidekick APN is hiptop.voicestream.com. The APN name for AT&T smartphones is NXTGENPHONE, modems and netbooks is isp.cingular, for all smartwatches it’s Phone, and the AT&T all tablets and mobile broadband is broadband. The APN for Verizon is vzwinternet for internet connections and vzwims for text messaging. The Different APN Settings APN settings usually include several specific configuration nodes:...
