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When Nintendo moved on from the Wii U to the Switch, amiibo also made the jump into the next console generation. All of the old amiibo figures that were released alongside the Wii U work just fine with the Switch and Nintendo continues to release brand new figures to support Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. How to Scan an Amiibo With a Nintendo Switch Scanning an amiibo with a Nintendo Switch is easier than ever before....

How to Use the Galaxy Book Pro 360 in Laptop Mode Samsung’s Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a 2-in-1 laptop available with a 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch display. Both models can convert from laptop to tablet mode and back again. Laptop mode is the Galaxy Book Pro 360’s default configuration. It will remain the default unless you activate tablet mode. Once the device is tablet mode, you’ll need to manually switch out of tablet mode to return to laptop mode....

How to Make a Restaurant Reservation Using Google Duplex If your device supports Google Duplex and it’s available in your area, it’s very straightforward to have Google Assistant book you a table. Here’s how to do it. How Google Assistant Works with Google Duplex Google Duplex is an AI-powered voice dialer that works via Google Assistant. There are several ways to use Google Duplex, but in the simplest of terms, you can ask Google Assistant to make a reservation for you, and it will take care of the rest....

How to Connect Google Home With an iPhone or iPad The Google Home mobile app controls Google Home smart speakers, and it’s available for both Android and iOS devices. Here’s how to set up and use Google Home and Google Assistant with your iPhone or iPad. To link your Google Home smart speaker with your iPhone or iPad, you need Bluetooth turned on, an internet connection, and a secure Wi-Fi network....

Fortunately, iCloud solved this problem. iCloud allows every song, app, TV show, movie, or book purchase made through iTunes or the App Store to be stored in your iTunes account, available to download onto any compatible device. If you lose a file or get a new device, it’s easy to reload your purchase. Here’s a look at using iCloud to redownload iTunes and App Store purchases via iTunes on a Mac or Windows desktop or from your iOS device....

How to Turn on Private Browsing on iPhone About to do some browsing that you don’t want to be saved on your device? Here’s how to turn on Private Browsing for iPhones with iOS 14 through iOS 12: While Safari is in private mode, the background of the URL field is dark gray. How to Turn off Private Browsing on iPhone To turn off Private Browsing and return to Safari’s normal state:...

How to Create a SharePoint Site You’ll need a couple of things before you’re able to create your site: Access to a Microsoft 365 business account, as SharePoint isn’t included in consumer accounts.An admin to create your site. If you’re not an admin, ask your admin to create a site for you. To create a SharePoint site: After setting up your space, you’ll have some available functionality right out of the box, including:...

Find the Sizing Handles Depending on the object, the sizing handles may be different shapes. The sizing handles may appear as small circles or squares. Activate the Sizing Handles The sizing handles are not normally visible on an object. They only appear when an object has been selected by clicking on it once with the mouse or by using the tab key on the keyboard. Once an object has been selected, it is outlined by a thin border....

How to Create a Libby Account You get the most use out of the Libby app if you link it to your local library. This requires you to have a library card and accompanying PIN number, so if you don’t have a current card, pay a visit to your library before getting started. How to Check Out Materials Using the Libby App Libby contains your library’s collection of digital and audio books....

How to Erase a Background With the Background Eraser Tool To start this project we opened an image of the jets and another shot out of the window of a flight we were on. The plan is to make it look like the jets are zooming past our window. We selected the Move Tool and dragged the jets image onto our window seat image. We then scaled the jets down to fit the upper left corner of the image....

View Source Code in Chrome So how do you view the source code of a website? Here are the step-by-step instructions to do so using the Google Chrome browser. Use Chrome’s Developer Tools In addition to the simple View page source ability that Google Chrome offers, you can also take advantage of their excellent Developer Tools to dig even deeper into a site. These tools will allow you not only to see the HTML, but also the CSS that applies to view elements in that HTML document....

“I decided to get into streaming because the area was gaining popularity. It looked enjoyable and was an opportunity to interact more closely with my community,” she said in an email interview with Lifewire. “Some of my YouTube viewers came along, so I started streaming with a bigger audience from the start… I am lucky that I’m in an area of gaming that is broad and accepting of all kinds of people....

To get Hulu working again, you’ll have to do some troubleshooting. Why Isn’t Hulu Working? The two most common issues that keep Hulu from working are internet connectivity problems and software problems. The first issue can be caused by your home network equipment or internet connection, but it can also happen if the Hulu service itself is experiencing connectivity problems. The second broad category happens when a problem with the web player or Hulu app prevents it from working properly....

The computer chip manufacturing giant has finally revealed the release schedule for its hotly-anticipated Arc graphics cards, as announced in an official blog post. They’re going with a staggered release schedule that prioritizes manufacturers over off-the-shelf computer builders. The first part of this launch already happened, as Arc chips are now available for Samsung laptops in South Korea, with other laptop manufacturers following suit in the “coming weeks,” as revealed in a tweet....

iPad On-Screen Keyboard Shortcuts Perhaps the best way to speed up typing on the on-screen keyboard is to learn all of the different little tricks and shortcuts that can make the entire process much faster. End Sentences Quicker You can tap the space bar twice in a row at the end of a sentence and the iPad will output a period, a space, and turn the caps key on so you’re ready for the next sentence....

Over the years, the way phones charge has evolved to include features like wireless and fast charging. The latest iPhones to hit the market will feature Apple’s own wireless charging tech called MagSafe. These chargers output up to 15W of power to the device, though not all iPhone 12 models will take advantage of this. The iPhone 12 mini will only support up to 12W of output, a 3W difference from the other devices....

Pick a Strong Lock Screen Passcode One of the most important things you can do to secure your phone while you’re away from it is to implement a passcode—and not just the four-digit kind. However, a strong password doesn’t guard against someone looking over your shoulder or viewing your iPhone’s lock screen as it sits on your desk. To keep your lock screen safe, manage the lock screen notifications. Disable Lock Screen Notifications Hide notifications on the lock screen so that only alerts from certain apps (or no apps) appear while your phone is locked....

If you’re trying to sign in to your Xbox Network account and it’s having trouble connecting to your Wi-Fi, here are the steps you should take to help determine if further action is needed on your end, or if you just need to wait it out. Check If Your Other Devices Are Connecting to the Internet If you have easy access to your router, check it to make sure no errors are occurring there....

Klipsch has been a stalwart of the home audio arena since its inception over 70 years ago, and holds the distinction of making a speaker that has been in continuous production for the longest of any in history. While a lot has changed for Klipsch since the Klipschorn was patented in 1946, certain principles, such as the pursuit of power-efficient designs, have always remained. The Klipschorn bears very little resemblance to a modern floor speaker like the RP-5000F, but the horn-loaded design that allowed Klipsch to create such an efficient sound delivery mechanism is still present in the form of the Tractrix Horn....

Windows 7 is one of Microsoft’s most popular ​operating systems, so most manufacturers regularly release Windows 7 driver updates for their products. Updating to the latest Windows 7 drivers may help keep your PC running at its best.​ Need help to install a Windows 7 driver? See How to Update Drivers in Windows. Another alternative is a dedicated driver installer tool. Below is an alphabetical list of Windows 7 driver download links for 21 major hardware manufacturers, from Acer to VIA....