Lack of access to computers, internet access, and tech training leaves many children at a lifelong disadvantage. Nonprofits are working to address this education inequality with programs ranging from training in game development to basic computer use. One example of this kind of program is a new pilot program in Georgia that will use game-development software to teach computer science. “So many students come from disadvantaged backgrounds that don’t have a chance to learn something like this,” Mete Akcaoglu, a professor of Georgia Southern University whose team received a grant for the program, said in a phone interview....

“With the tech giants fully backing the royalty-free Matter protocol, this may be the start of a dominant standard that can help deliver smart home device interoperability,” Daniel Walsh, the owner of the website Smart Home Perfected, wrote to Lifewire in an email. What is The Matter Protocol? According to the announcement, Matter is the unified IP-based connectivity protocol created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance) to provide secure Internet-of-Things ecosystems....

How Streaming Video and Buffering Work Streaming devices “buffer” video. This means they stream video ahead of what you are watching so it plays continuously. At least that’s the idea. When the video catches up to the point where the file has been streaming, there might be a delay. This means it will pause, and you’ll see a rotating arrow, spinning circle, or loading message on your TV screen. Once the video stream catches up, it plays again....

See this public DNS servers list if you haven’t settled on an independent DNS server provider, any of which could perform better than the one assigned by your ISP. Change the DNS Server on Linksys Change the DNS servers on your Linksys router from the Setup menu. Most Linksys routers don’t require a restart for these DNS server changes to take effect, but if the router admin page asks you to, do it....

Dark Souls 3 Classes You can choose between 10 different class types when creating your character, each with its own set amount of skill points for various attributes. The total attribute points for each stat is determined by the level of the class you choose. For instance, Knights start at level 9, and Warriors begin at level 7. As you defeat enemies, you’ll earn points that allow you to raise individual stats....

Entering the Data to Create a Drop-Down List When you add a drop-down list to a cell in Excel, an arrow appears next to it. Clicking on the arrow opens the list so you can select one of the items to enter into the cell. For example, if you’re using a spreadsheet to track RSVPs for an event, you could filter that column by Yes, No, and Not Yet Replied. The data used in the list can be located on the same sheet as the list, on a different sheet in the same workbook, or in a different workbook....

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently revealed a wireless air charging system. Chinese phone maker Xiaomi already has unveiled a similar technology that could be available soon. The new systems could mean the end to the perpetual search for power sockets. “Consumers are tired of having to take care of their devices,” Charlie Goetz, CEO of wireless power company Powercast, said in an email interview. “Wireless power over the air lets devices take care of the consumer....

How to Find the Best PS4 Camera Placement The two obvious places you’d think to put the PS4 camera are either above or below your TV screen. But the Playstation VR doesn’t require a television. The screen is inside the headset, and the controls are based on the camera’s line of sight to the PSVR headset and the dual-shock or motion controllers in our hands. The only part the TV plays in the process is that we’ve probably set up our gaming spot based on its location....

Check the Battery The battery in your Apple Pencil has to be charged for the pencil to work. To check the battery status on your iPad and verify whether your Pencil is charged, do the following: Confirm Pencil Compatibility With iPad Apple Pencil 1st and 2nd generations run with different models of iPads, so if you’re trying to use your new 2nd generation Apple Pencil with an iPad you previously used with a 1st generation Apple Pencil, it’s not going to work....

There are two ways to obtain the discount; you can sign up for it through iTunes or through Unidays. All your options are explained below. Who Is Eligible for the Apple Music Student Discount? Apple uses the third-party Unidays service to verify your enrollment at a qualified school. Once you’ve been verified through Unidays, you are qualified to receive the Apple Music student discount. Here are the basic requirements to qualify:...

How Do You Download Pluto TV on Fire Stick? Is Pluto TV Free on Fire Stick? This free streaming service is also widely available on most other smart TVs, streaming devices, smartphones, and tablets and works best in Chrome and Safari web browsers. What Channels Does Pluto TV Offer? Pluto TV offers more than 100 HD channels and over 1,000 movies and TV episodes. Content comes in 15 main categories, including music and local news....

Learn how to play the “stalk market” and get rich off of turnips. Where To Buy Turnips in Animal Crossing Players can only purchase turnips from Daisy Mae, a vendor who visits your island every Sunday from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Follow these steps to buy turnips from her: How To Store Turnips Unlike other items in the game, you can’t put turnips in your house storage. If you purchased a lot of turnips from Daisy, your inventory would likely be overloaded....

What Do You Need to Get a Verified Badge on Twitch? Twitch verification badges are rewarded to Twitch streamers who have reached Partner status. Their main purpose is to reduce the risk of scammers impersonating popular streamer personalities, though these badges have also become a bit of a status symbol for those who earn. Twitch Partner Method 1: Use Your Social Media Clout The fastest way to become a Twitch Partner and unlock the verified badge is to directly apply via this partnership application form on the Twitch website....

Typical Power Inputs A head unit usually has two or three power inputs, whether it’s a car stereo, receiver, or tuner. One is hot all the time, and it’s used for “memory keep-alive” functions such as presets and the clock. Another is hot only when the ignition key is on, which ensures the radio is off after you’ve taken the key out. A third wire, if present, powers a dimmer function for headlights and the dash light....

How Can I Boost Up My Internet Speed? If you’re looking to boost and improve your internet speed, there are a few different ways you can do this. Here’s an overview of the best ways, in order of simplicity. Reboot your router. It sounds too simple to be true but rebooting your router can help boost your speeds, at least temporarily. Most technology needs occasionally rebooting to work at their most efficient and that applies to routers too....

How to Insert Local 2D or 3D Images In Paint 3D, you can insert 2D images that you want to convert into 3D (or remain in 2D) and already-made 3D images. How to Insert Online 3D Models You can also insert a 3D model included with the Paint 3D program. Paint Models in Paint 3D Use the brushes and corresponding options that are available through in the Brushes tab at the top of the program to paint anything, whether you’re filling in the lines of your 2D image or adding a splash of color to a 3D object you’ve built....

From the Dock The long ribbon of icons at the bottom of the Mac’s screen is called the Dock. Clicking apps in the Dock is the primary method of launching them. The Dock also shows the status of applications—for example, whether they’re running or needing your attention. Dock icons can also display application-specific information, such as how many unread email messages you have in Apple Mail, graphs showing memory resource usage (Activity Monitor), or the current date (Calendar)....

How to Make Almost Any Android Phone Vibrate Other Android smartphones have similar methods of setting a device to Vibrate mode. Select the easiest way depending on what’s available on your device. Other titles indicating a vibration mode setting may include Touch vibration, Sound Profile, or something similar. Set the device to Vibrate mode through the home screen shortcuts menu.Set the device to Vibrate mode using the Volume Down key. Make sure the Volume Down key isn’t set to control media volume....

Facebook Friends Facebook friends are the people you’ve connected with after you’ve accepted each other’s friend requests. It’s easy to search for friends and people you know using Facebook’s search engine, and Facebook will often suggest potential friends based on your current relationships. After you’ve added friends, they’ll show up on your Friends list. Create a Post on Facebook When you open up Facebook on your home page, you’ll see a text box that says, “What’s on your mind [your name]?...

You don’t have to be a graphics pro to need or want a large collection of fonts. There are many beginner-friendly desktop publishing programs (or word processors with desktop publishing features), and the more typefaces and clip art you have to choose from, the more options you have for creating greeting cards, family newsletters, or other projects. Notes on Installing Fonts Both OS X and macOS can use files in various formats, including TrueType (....