Think of Google Classroom as a centralized dashboard for simplifying all teacher and student communication. How Does Google Classroom Work? Google Classroom is a front end, or dashboard, that teachers can use to manage their classroom and all the accompanying documents. In the past, you needed a paid business-level Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) account to use Google Classroom, but now it’s available free to all eligible institutions, including homeschoolers, In addition to using Google Classroom with a free Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals account, there are paid tiers that offer features such as advanced security analytics, video communication, tracking tools, and academic integrity tools....

Azure offers a long list of cloud services including data backup, content delivery, and virtual machines. The main reason people use Azure is that it provides more flexibility and significantly less up-front cost compared to traditional servers. What Is Microsoft Azure All About? The purpose of cloud computing services like Microsoft Azure is to provide on-demand access to various computer system resources like data storage and computing power, which is referred to as ‘compute....

Microsoft Word is the word processing application of choice for most businesses. Similar versions are available for Mac computers and Windows computers. How Word for Mac Differs From Word for Windows While the Mac version of Microsoft Word is similar to the Windows version, there are a few differences. The Mac lacks integration with SharePoint and Visual Basic. While Word for Mac has some level of support for SharePoint and Visual Basic, it does not support all aspects of these features....

Surround Sound Audio and Sound Diversification Surround sound audio also means sound diversification, with deep, thunderous bass rumbling the floorboards as an explosion happens on screen and subtle sound effects skittering and tapping behind you in a suspenseful scene. For music, it means the complete sonic envelopment of a song. A surround sound system includes a set of speakers—usually five, including the center speaker—and a subwoofer for powerful bass. This is where the term “5....

Google Chrome is also a cross-platform browser, meaning some versions work on different computers, mobile devices, and operating systems. According to Statista, Google Chrome for Android is the most used version, holding more than 36% of the global web browser market share as of January 2022. Using Google Chrome Using Google Chrome is as easy as using the default web browser on your current computer (such as Internet Explorer, Edge, or Safari)....

How Tinder Profiles Work After you download Tinder for iPhone or Android, Tinder takes you through the steps of setting up your profile so you can set up your account. In addition to your name, age, profile photo, occupation, and a short bio, you can integrate Tinder with other apps you use. For example, integrate Spotify to display a favorite song or Instagram to show a feed of your most recent posts....

So what kind of files are your digital songs? This article explains the details of the MP3 filetype, the more-advanced AAC format used by Apple, and some of the other common audio file types that do and don’t work with iPhones and iPods. What MP3s Are and How MP3s Work MP3 is short for MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3. It is a digital media standard designed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), an industry group that creates technical standards....

Described as tastemakers on the app, Black creatives are credited with starting many of the platform’s most enduring social trends, from dance crazes like the “Renegade” to popular sounds involving rapstress Nicki Minaj’s video commentary. On Aug. 6, President Trump issued an Executive Order that will prohibit the popular social media app from operating in the United States by Sept. 15 if Chinese executives fail to make a deal with American buyers....

That’s not to say the Pokémon games lack instances and characters worthy of double-takes. Each game’s Pokedex directory is filled with multiple examples of Pokémon that aren’t necessarily kid-friendly. One that’s long been the target of legend and speculation is Cubone. In this article, we explain who, or what, Cubone is and the mystery of what’s beneath its trademark skull mask. Who Is Cubone? Cubone is a small, brown dinosaur-like Pokémon that carries a club....

WIth its easy-to-use wireless setup process, the Apple TV is a great choice thanks to its tight integration with iTunes, iCloud, Apple Music, and Apple TV+. Here are a few things you should consider buying for your Apple TV to ensure you’re getting the best experience. The Apple TV Necessities Apple TV: The obvious, basic purchase. Even if you can get an earlier model for a little less money, don’t bother....

Webcam Essentials You Need to Look For Here are some basic features you need to look for when shopping for a new webcam: Resolution A webcam with a high resolution is a must. The lower the resolution, the grainier the image looks on the screen. Most modern webcams support only high-definition video capture. Look for a video capture resolution of at least 720p or higher. A 1080p webcam is better, and these are becoming more common and more affordable....

There is a lot of hype about 4K Ultra HD TVs. These sets deliver higher resolution images, but there is more to take into consideration that determines what you can actually see on the screen. Three main factors affect the ability to see the difference between HD and Ultra HD: Screen Size, Seating Distance, and Content. Screen Size Although many 4K Ultra HD TVs come in 65-inch and below screen sizes, it may be difficult for many consumers to perceive a significant difference between 1080p HD and 4K Ultra HD at those sizes....

Where’s the Best Place to Buy an iPhone? Sure, you can go directly to the source and buy an iPhone from Apple’s online or retail stores, but you have lots of other choices about where to buy your iPhone. The answer is that there’s not really a single store or website that is best. Every store or website that sells the iPhone sells the same models, for roughly the same price....

On Tuesday evening, hundreds of thousands tuned in live to watch Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, joined by fellow Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar, go toe-to-toe with some of Twitch’s brightest stars—Hasanbi, Pokimane, DisguisedToast and Valkyrae—in the popular, whodunit party game Among Us. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s stream, one of the platform’s largest to date, hit a peak of 435,000 concurrent viewers reigniting conversations about the influence of gaming and social media as tools for political outreach to the historically unreachable youths of America....

A little less than two years after announcing SG&E, Google said it would stop making its own games for the Stadia platform. While the platform remains the sole focus for Google in terms of gaming, experts say Google’s ambitions to become a leader in creating gaming content in-house fell short. “Stadia’s main problem for Google was the lack of content,” wrote Jack Adams, a content writer at servers.com, to Lifewire in an email....

The Supernote isn’t meant to replace your iPad. It does a few things very well and cuts the distractions from your life so you can concentrate on creating rather than consuming content. At $499, the A5X isn’t a casual purchase, but I found it to be worth the cost for the ability to focus on tasks. You won’t be watching movies on the Supernote. At 10.3 inches, the grayscale screen is sharp and crisp, but it’s meant for note-taking rather than video....

The Syntakt is a combination drum machine, synthesizer, analog FX box, and sequencer. It joins two already-legendary boxes from the Digitakt and Digitone to make a same-sized trilogy of musical magic or mayhem. “No other box has given me such instant, usable results, in such a short amount of time,” said electronic musician and Syntakt reviewer Adam Jay in a forum thread. “It’s fine by itself, but paired with another Elektron, you really don’t need anything else....

While players hoped the jump to the Nintendo Switch would push the series forward, Pokémon Sword and Shield left many disappointed, including myself. Fortunately, it looks like Pokémon Legends: Arceus is finally going to deliver on the bigger, wider worlds and RPG systems that gamers have been craving. “It’s the first Pokémon game ever to feature an open world RPG concept,” Roger Senpai, an avid fan of the series, told Lifewire via email....

Apple announced a new feature to let users scan their driver’s licenses and save them to their iPhones to use as a valid form of identification. It’s part of a continuing effort to make iPhones a one-stop-shop to hold everything from credit card data to movie tickets. Putting government documents on your phone is different, however. “The most immediate security risk is that losing your iPhone will be even more like losing your physical wallet and that someone who steals or recovers your lost iPhone will now be able to access your driver’s license,” Christopher Budd, a senior threat communications manager at the cybersecurity firm Avast, said in an email interview....

Victor has released a new lineup of wood music centers, suitcase turntables, hybrid record players, and desktop stereos. Record sales are booming, and the latest music players offer modern conveniences like Bluetooth but cater to users whose tastes run to vinyl. Ryan Mungia, the co-author of a book about retro tech called “Do You Compute? Selling Tech from the Atomic Age to the Y2K Bug,” said in an email interview that old tech reminds us of simpler times when technology felt like more of a novelty....