Some cars are just easier to work on than others, and the relative difficulty level will also depend on things like your own personal experience and how easily you pick up new things. The bottom line is that while anyone can technically install their own head unit, whether or not it’s a good idea is an entirely different question. If you’re thinking about installing your own car stereo, we’ll cover all of the potential pitfalls, provide some useful solutions, and even point you to a hands-on walk-through so you can see what the process looks like from start to finish....

Researchers at a South Korean university recently found a way to create a DNA-based chip that a personal computer can control to perform calculations, according to a new research paper. The team used 3D printing to fabricate a chip, which can execute Boolean logic, one of the fundamental methods of computer programming. It’s the latest step in the growing field of DNA computing, which has stalled for decades but shows great promise....

How Fast Does Your PC Need to Be? The processor (CPU) and RAM are the two most important components to look at when accessing a computer’s speed. RAM is typically measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB) while processing speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz). The everyday tasks that most users perform are so minimally hardware-intensive that the lowest-end processors in newer computers are plenty fast enough. For example, 2 to 4 GB of RAM and a 1....

How to Connect to 192.168.1.2 It is usually not necessary to access the router’s administrative console. Still, you might have to if you have connection problems or are setting up the router for first-time use, like to make a Wi-Fi network, change the router password, or set up custom DNS servers. If a router uses address 192.168.1.2 on the local network, you can log in to its administrative console by entering its IP address into a web browser as a regular URL like https://192....

Microsoft recently revealed plans to update the dictation system in Word and Outlook, adding a new auto-punctuation feature, as well as an entirely separate toolbar to help users control how it all works. These changes currently are slated to arrive later this year, and experts believe they will help make dictation a better option for users, especially those who struggle with learning disabilities. “Studies show that using dictation systems as a technology for users with disabilities creates a more cohesive learning environment and has improved their way of life,” Tim Clarke, director of sales and marketing at SEOBlog, told Lifewire via email....

Apple expanded the storage of the entry-level iPad from 16 GB to 32 GB. While 16 GB was fine in the early days, apps now take up much more space, and with so many people now using their iPad to store photos and video, 16 GB just doesn’t cut it anymore. But is 32 GB enough? What to Think About When Deciding on an iPad Model Here are the main questions you will want to ask yourself when picking out an iPad model: How much of my music do I want to put on the iPad?...

The mini could contain a thermostat and humidity sensor that Apple hasn’t yet activated. If so, the mini could become one of a growing number of smart home thermostats that help users do everything from control temperatures to set humidity levels at certain times of the day. “If your thermostat is located in a different room than where you spend most of your time, you can use the smart speaker to set the temperature,” Steven Vona, the editor of technology blog Putorius, said in an email interview....

How to Change a Chromebook Password Your Chromebook password and your Google password are the same. You change these passwords the same way because you use a single password for all your Google-connected services and devices. Since your Chromebook password is your Google password, you can change it on any device and from any web browser, so long as you’re signed in to Google. Here’s how to change your Chromebook password using your Chromebook:...

How Default Apps Work on iPhone The word “default” means two things when it comes to iPhone apps. First, it means apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone when it ships to you from the factory (or when you reset the phone to factory settings). In the second case, default apps are apps that are always used to do a certain thing. For example, when you tap a website link in an email, it always opens in Safari....

How to Wirelessly Connect Quest 2 to PC Your Quest 2 is capable of playing games without being connected to a PC, but it can also act as a wireless VR headset by using a feature called Air Link. Connecting to a PC via Air Link allows you to play VR games not available on Quest 2, and to play the PC versions of Quest 2 games with better graphics and performance....

Work With the Excel Fill Handle The fill handle works in conjunction with the mouse. Fill handle uses include: Copying data and formatting Copying formulas Filling cells with a series of numbers, such as odd or even numbers Adding the days of week or month names to a worksheet Adding custom lists of commonly used data, such as department names or report headings, to a worksheet Try this easy example within your own Excel spreadsheet....

Deleting Your Mac’s Fusion Drive While the Fusion setup creates a nice performance boost for most Mac users, there may be a time when you no longer want the Fusion drive and would prefer to have two distinctly separate drives for your Mac. You may find that having separate drives is a better configuration for your data needs, or perhaps you want to replace either the SSD or the hard drive with a larger or faster one....

How to Determine Your Hourly Rate To set a flat rate for a project, you must first determine an hourly rate. That is partially determined by what the market can bear, but the following process can help you decide what to charge by the hour: Estimate Your Hours After you determine your hourly rate, estimate how long the design job will take you to complete. If you have completed similar projects, use them as a starting point and adjust for the details of the project at hand....

Email Multiple Recipients Using Cc and Bcc The new email screen in every email program has a To field where you enter the recipient’s name or email address. Many outgoing email screens display a Cc field as well, and some display a Bcc field. Whether or not you see them, the Cc and Bcc fields are available in your email provider. You may have to take an extra step to find and display them....

Finding a Hidden GPS Tracker on Your Car If you suspect that someone may have hidden a GPS tracker somewhere in your car, you’ll need some basic tools like a flashlight, mechanic’s mirror, and a creeper or mat of some kind to help you slide under the vehicle. In instances where a simple visual inspection isn’t sufficient, specialized equipment like electronic sweepers or bug detectors may also be necessary. The basic steps involved in locating a hidden GPS tracker on your car are:...

How Do I Fix My Apple Watch That Won’t Charge? Your Apple watch can hold a charge that will keep it going for about 18 hours of use, and it can recharge to full capacity in about two hours. But if you’re having issues with your Apple Watch not charging, those numbers don’t matter. Any number of minor problems or something more serious could be the reason your watch won’t charge....

Does iPhone Have Fast Charging? If you’ve purchased a new iPhone since 2017, the odds are that it supports fast charging. Unfortunately, while fast charging is a terrific way to get your iPhone back up to full battery power in as little time as possible, it’s not always clear whether it’s working or not. Some iPhones have fast charging, but only certain models. For example, Apple introduced fast charging in 2017 with the iPhone 8, and every model released since then supports this functionality....

Ways to Listen to High-Resolution Audio in a Car The two options for listening to high-resolution audio in a car are to use a portable player or a dedicated media receiver component. The first option provides the most flexibility since you can use the same player in and out of your vehicle, while the second provides the highest audio fidelity when used with the right components like high-quality speakers and an external amplifier....

Broadcast Rights Overview The World Cup pits the 32 best soccer, or association football, teams against each other in exciting competitions. FOX owns the English-language broadcast rights in the United States for the World Cup, and NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Media owns the Spanish-language rights. That means cable and satellite subscribers can live stream the World Cup Finals through the official FOX Sports website, or through the NBC Sports website for the Spanish-language broadcast....

How to Connect and Mirror Android to TV Other Examples of Screen Mirroring Setup Menus Different devices use different visual motifs: Screen Mirroring Wireless Display Display Mirroring How to Use Screen Mirroring After Screen Mirroring is activated, everything you see on your Android phone or tablet screen is shared on your TV or video projector screen. However, what you see mirrored on your TV screen is still displayed on the Android device....