What Is a 7Z File? A file with the 7Z file extension is a 7-Zip compressed file. It’s a bit like a folder on your computer, except that it really acts like a file. Both a folder and a 7Z file can store one or more files, and even other folders. However, unlike folders, this is just a single file with the .7Z extension that serve as a compressed archive of the data....

Ever since the release of the iPhone 8 in 2017, wireless charging capabilities have been the default for Apple smartphones—but not for iPads. However, that may change with the next iPad Pro. Apple reportedly is working on bringing wireless charging to its tablets, which would allow users to ditch the cables in favor of induction mats and wireless stands. “Because of its portable nature, I believe that wireless charging would be a huge improvement,” said Christen Costa, CEO of Gadget Review, in an email interview with Lifewire....

While it’s true that many people can look at their iPhone to see what it’s up to, that isn’t a luxury afforded to everyone—and it’s those people who stand to benefit not only from a new startup and shutdown chime, but also Apple’s continued focus on making its devices as accessible as possible. “Fundamentally, any sound or haptic feedback which informs the [visually impaired] that something is happening is really useful,” Chris Lewis, telecoms industry analyst and accessibility expert at Lewis Insight, told Lifewire via email....

Short Answer: No, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S Are Not 4G Phones That says it all: the iPhone 4 and 4S are not 4G phones. At least they’re not when by saying “4G” you’re referring to the 4G or 4G LTE cellular network standard, which is the successor to the 3G standard used by the iPhone 4 & 4S. This is what most phone companies mean when they say “4G....

What Is an ATF File? A file with the ATF file extension could be an Adobe Photoshop transfer function file. It stores settings that allow pictures transferred to film to be printed in the proper color. ATF is the extension used in Windows, while the macOS equivalent is 8BTF. Unrelated to Photoshop, some ATF files you find may be Adobe Texture Format files, a container format used to store image data for certain games created using Stage3D....

What Is an ATOMSVC File? A file with the ATOMSVC file extension is an Atom Service Document file. It’s sometimes called a Data Service Document file or Data Feed ATOM file. An ATOMSVC file is a regular text file, formatted like an XML file, that defines how a document should reach a data source. This means there isn’t any real data in the file—just text addresses, or references to the real resources....

‘Attrib’ Command Availability The attrib command is available in the Command Prompt in all Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, plus older versions of Windows as well. All offline diagnostic and repair tools available with the various versions of Windows, including Advanced Startup Options, System Recovery Options, and Recovery Console, also include attrib in some capacity. This attrib command is also available in MS-DOS as a DOS command....

What Is a BBS File? BBS stands for bulletin board system, so a file with the .BBS file extension is a bulletin board system text file. They’re used by a BBS to store things like messages, descriptions, and metadata information. DIZ files might be used along with BBS files in a bulletin board system, but those are used to describe the types of files users upload to the server. How to Open BBS Files Since this is a plain text file (see below), you can open one with any program that reads and edits text documents....

Much of the experience of using an iPhone is already wireless, including things that used to require cables, like syncing your phone to your computer. Charging your iPhone battery was one of the last areas that still required a cable. But not anymore! Thanks to a technology called wireless charging, you can cut the charging cable and keep your iPhone powered without plugging it in ever again. And, while the technology that’s available now is cool, what’s coming is even better....

Audi is partnering with other companies to develop hardware and software that lets vehicles read their surroundings and identify when bicycles are nearby, including those obstructed from a driver’s view. It’s based on a standard called C-V2X that uses mobile cellular connectivity to send and receive signals from a vehicle to other vehicles, pedestrians, or fixed objects such as traffic lights in its surroundings. “The technology warns cyclists and drivers of where they are on the road and any potential collision based on sharing C-V2X data,” Audi spokesperson Mark Dahncke told Lifewire in an email interview....

Use the command to copy a file using its specific name and file extension or use a wildcard to copy groups of files at once, regardless of the file names or extensions. Some other command options include verification that the files were copied correctly and suppression of prompts to overwrite files of the same name. Copy Command Availability The copy command is available from within the Command Prompt in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, as well as from the Advanced Startup Options and System Recovery Options repair/recovery menus....

It depends on the kind of experience you want and how permanent your setup is. If you’re looking to get a movie going straight away without much setup and you don’t plan to leave the projector where it is, a sheet or wall is fine. But if you’re looking to get the most from your projector, a projector screen can make a world of difference. Is a Projector Screen Necessary?...

Overall Findings Cable high-speed internet and DSL services are available across the country, although in a few areas, only one is available. Most forms of DSL reach speeds of less than 100 Mbps. Cable technology currently supports approximately 1000 Mbps of bandwidth (and some as high as 2000 Mbps) in many areas. DSL Pros and Cons In practice, the speed advantage of cable over DSL is less than the theoretical numbers suggest....

Complaining About Spam You can affect the expenses side of a spammer’s balance sheet, too. If you complain to the spammer’s internet service provider (ISP), they will lose their connection and might have to pay a fine (depending on the ISP’s acceptable usage policy). Since spammers know and fear such reports, they try to hide. That’s why finding the right ISP isn’t always easy. However, there are tools like SpamCop that simplify reporting spam correctly to the accurate address....

IOS 7 was a divisive release. While it added hundreds of new features and bug fixes, it also introduced a completely redesigned interface that caused a lot of discussions and some distress. Because it was such a big change, iOS 7 received many more initial complaints from users than most iOS updates. In this article, you can learn all about iOS 7, its key features and controversies, its release history, and the Apple devices that are compatible with it....

What’s a Friend List? The Facebook Friend List serves two functions: It lets you decide which friends can see each status update you send.It lets you decide how much and what type of status updates and activity notices you want to see from each of your friends. By default, the world’s largest social network creates a bunch of Facebook friend lists for you. These include ones for your close friends, acquaintances, and any work or college groups you may belong to on the network....

In June, Firefox made its Total Cookie Protection (TCP) mechanism enabled by default for everyone. The feature had been in development for a long time and was introduced in a staggered manner. TCP is designed specifically to defang online advertisers by giving them siloed access to the browser cookies, severely compromising their ability to track people across websites. “[TCP], also known as comprehensive state partitioning, is a major improvement in anti-tracking protections because it prevents all cookies, and other things similar to cookies, from being used to track users between websites,” Arthur Edelstein, creator of PrivacyTests....

The Sense also conveniently offers onboard GPS, voice assistance support, and access to popular app integrations such as Spotify and Starbucks. Everything hinges on the Fitbit companion app that serves up detailed metrics and device customization for a smartwatch experience that is undeniably a health and wellness-centric device that mostly delivers on user-friendliness. Design: Polished and sophisticated The Fitbit Sense is a stylish smartwatch with a sporty yet upscale feel that the manufacturer says is “inspired by the human body” for a more intuitive fit....

Take a look around you the next time you’re on public transport, and you’ll see most people glued to their phones or listening to podcasts or music—also from their phones. The odd person will use a tablet, e-reader, or paper book to read, but how many folding phones do you see? Almost certainly none. They seem cool on paper, but they’re a great big flop in real life. “There are a number of factors that suggest foldable phones could be popular with consumers,” Oberon Copeland, tech writer, owner, and CEO of the Very Informed website told Lifewire via email....

Flatbed scanners and even mobile scanning apps have their purpose. But if you need a consistent, reliable source for digitizing documents, business cards, receipts, and more, you might want to invest in a document scanner. These devices can scan both sides of a page at once and can automatically scan a stack of documents at once to ensure no document gets left behind. Some can even scan and save or send on-demand, so you can go from paper to PDF to email in a matter of seconds....