What Is a BSA File? A file with the BSA file extension is a BSARC compressed archive file. The BSA stands for Bethesda Software Archive. These compressed files are used to hold resource files for Bethesda Softworks computer games, like the sounds, maps, animations, textures, models, etc. An archive makes organizing data much easier than having it exist in dozens or hundreds of separate folders. BSA files are stored in the \Data\ folder of the game’s installation directory....

If you are interested in having a complete home theater room build from the ground up, you are moving beyond the basics. Unless you are a contractor and willing to train on home theater construction, go with a pro. Get Professional Advice on a Major Installation Whether you are a great do-it-yourselfer or a complete novice with a large amount of cash to work with, the best way to get the most out of your custom-built home theater/media room is to hire a licensed home theater installer....

Overall Findings Both shopping methods provide advantages and disadvantages. Buying online gives you more payment options (although you can’t use cash), but it doesn’t let you see your options in person. Hopping between websites takes less time and effort than driving to different stores, and you have more choices of makes and models. If you need your new TV as soon as possible, it’s better to go to a store where you can bring it home on the same day without waiting for shipping....

Small tripods aren’t difficult to find, but if you’re looking for more than just compact size, the CamKix Bluetooth Camera Shutter Remote Control and Tripod delivers. You can use this tripod with extendable legs from various shooting angles and even as a handheld grip. Even advertised as a vlogging kit by the manufacturer, this tripod offers plenty of versatility for pros and casual photographers, Instagrammers, GoPro enthusiasts, and vloggers alike....

Apple Watch Jailbreak Examples In 2018, a hacker released an Apple Watch jailbreak, but it doesn’t offer much usability for average users. It is more for developers interested in taking a look under the hood. The jailbreak is compatible with watchOS 4.1 and Apple Watch Series 3. It consists of a few read and write privileges and features. In 2017, hacker Max Bazaliy demonstrated a watchOS 3 jailbreak at a convention but did not release the files to the public....

The Canon PowerShot SX530 is a small, 16 megapixel digital camera with a very powerful zoom lens. Its small, lightweight, DSLR-like body makes it suitable for things like travel, hiking, and vacations. With a similar resolution to many newer mobile phones, we explored whether or not this camera is really worth keeping in your travel bag. Design: Looks like a mini DSLR At 15.59 oz, the Canon PowerShot SX530 weighs in at just under a pound and measures 4....

Serial 1 says that its latest bikes will be among the first to integrate Google’s cloud software. The e-bikes will use the cloud for security features, navigation, and ride data. However, with the software enhancements, the new tech could leave your bike’s data vulnerable. “If Facebook can’t figure out who is using their data and how despite immense regulatory pressure, you can be sure there is no real privacy in this data,” John Bambenek, a cybersecurity expert at Netenrich, a digital IT and security operations company, told Lifewire in an email interview....

This cord cutting guide will help you decide if it will work for you, show you how you can still watch live TV and network TV, lay out the popular streaming services you may want to add, and let you know how you can still watch your favorite sports games. Deciding If Cutting the Cord Is Right for You It may sound obvious, but you really want to make sure that cord cutting is right for you before you take the plunge....

Unlike deleting files normally, data removed with the del command doesn’t end up in Recycle Bin. Del Command Availability The del command is available from within the Command Prompt in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems. It can also be used in Command Prompt in the Advanced Startup Options and System Recovery Options repair/recovery menus. In Recovery Console in Windows XP and Windows 2000, the delete Recovery Console command can be used instead....

But those critics aren’t totally right. Apple’s AirPods may offer special features when connected to the iPhone 7 and up, but they’re not restricted to the iPhone. AirPods Just Use Bluetooth Apple doesn’t go out of its way to emphasize this about the AirPods, but it’s important to understand: AirPods connect to other devices using Bluetooth. No proprietary Apple technology blocks other devices or platforms from connecting to the AirPods....

Despite its acclaimed encryption protocol, the popular messaging app has come under fire a few times in recent years (and, er, yesterday) for numerous vulnerabilities, raising questions about its security. Experts caution there also could be tradeoffs when connecting multiple devices to any encrypted communication app. “[The question] is not just adding more devices, but are they always secure?” Steven M. Bellovin, a computer science professor at Columbia University, told Lifewire in a phone interview....

I don’t speak German, but could converse in the language thanks to a new translating gadget that fits in your ear. The Ambassador ($179) detects and automatically translates any spoken word it hears within 8 feet in 20 languages and 42 individual dialects. In practice, the Ambassador listens to the words, and then transcribes them to text in its associated iOS or Android smartphone app. The gadget ships with two earpieces so you can each wear an Ambassador and carry on a near real-time conversation....

What Is an EPUB File? An EPUB file (short for electronic publication) is in the Open eBook file format. You can download EPUB files and read them on your smartphone, tablet, e-reader, or computer. This freely available eBook standard supports more hardware eBook readers than any other file format. EPUB 3.2 is the latest EPUB version. It supports the latest versions of HTML, CSS, and SVG, and has built-in support for embedded interactivity, audio, and video....

Basic Wireless Network Settings for Routers A router uses standard default values for Wi-Fi wireless radio settings. Wi-Fi mode controls which variations of possible wireless protocols a router supports. For example, you can configure an 802.11g-capable router to disable any backward compatibility support for 802.11b to improve performance or reliability or to enable proprietary speed boost or extended range features. The Wi-Fi channel number is the frequency band a wireless router uses for radio communication....

After months of anticipation, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold has finally arrived, and it proves that the computer market is still rife with innovators interested in more than just hardware capabilities. Starting at $2,499, the ThinkPad X1 is geared toward the more business-centered crowd with its leather-clad case design and its anti-breaking carbon fiber chassis ensuring durability during long, rough travel schedules. What’s in the Box Whether you completely unfold it and use it as a tablet, fold and use it as a laptop with an on-screen keyboard, or set it up on its stand with its detachable keyboard, you’ll have a full desktop experience....

That said, the XS and XR models have a lot to offer and are great phones. Their internals have changed so they’re faster and even offer one feature that’s totally new to the iPhone. Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, The Coolest Features of the iPhone XS and XS Max The iPhone XS and XS Max are evolutionary improvements over the iPhone X, not revolutionary....

The Promise Schools can profit from computer networking in many of the same ways as corporations or families. Potential benefits include: Faster access to more information.Improved communication and collaboration.More convenient access to software tools. Theoretically, students exposed to a networked environment in school will be better prepared for future jobs in the industry. Networks can help teachers complete better online lesson plans and forms from various locations—multiple classrooms, staff lounges, and their homes....

First, your battery went dead, and now your car stereo is dead, and it’s really shaping up to be just one of those days. So you drive the rest of the way to work in silence, and you hope that the next step isn’t going to be buying a brand new car stereo. And it probably isn’t. In most cases, fixing a car stereo that quit working after the battery died is a lot simpler than that....

The three companies hit an impasse after pricing negotiations fell through and the portable platforms proceeded to delist Fortnite from their respective app stores, revoking access players had to important Fortnite updates. “A lot of the mobile players that I have seen in our community seem to be rallying to the #FreeFortnite cause … and as a player, understandably so,” podcast host and tech enthusiast NerdBomber told Lifewire over the phone....

We’ve rounded up funny things to ask her, our favorit fun tricks she can do, and a flock of Easter Eggs you might not know about. Funny Things to Ask Alexa We’ll start with some of the funniest answers to questions. We’ve already asked Siri where to bury a body and to divide one by zero, so what are some funny questions to ask Alexa? Alexa, are you a robot?...