The last decade has been an interesting one in the world of still photography, with traditionally dominant DSLR manufacturers like Nikon and Canon getting staggered and losing some of their footing to the rapidly developing world of mirrorless cameras. Pair this with the even more dramatic rise in smartphone photography performance, and you get the current, and somewhat challenging landscape, for those that fail to innovate. Nikon certainly took their time before making their first debut in the mirrorless photography arena, but that day is finally here....

Back in 2019, Opera released Opera GX, a gaming-focused browser for desktop computers. The browser promised faster speeds than Chrome or Firefox and touted some exceptional features like a built-in VPN, and limiters for RAM, CPU, and network bandwidth resources. Now, the company has announced plans to bring the browser to mobile devices, though it’s missing many of those iconic features that set the desktop version apart. The browser is available in beta right now, and I took it for a spin to see how it stacks up against Chrome and Safari....

A Note About Universal Applications and Files Systems Applications that are built into Mac OS X are called universal applications. Older software must rely on Rosetta, an application that runs inside of the OS X operating system and dynamically translates code to run under the Intel hardware. Consequently, there is a performance loss when running non-universal applications on the Mac Mini. All Windows XP programs are compatible with the Intel processor, so app performance is more consistent on Microsoft’s OS....

Good speakers can get very, very expensive—in fact, you could buy a new car for the cost of some tower speakers! However, Polk believes everyone should have access to good sound, and so the Polk T50 tower speakers were born. For $300 ($150 per speaker), you can have big, booming sound that’s sure to bring movies and music to life. These speakers are beefy monsters, with two passive radiators below its crisp woofer....

While your decision is largely going to be based on which consoles you’ve adopted in the past, it’s important to weigh your options. Beyond the obvious aesthetic differences between these consoles, there are some considerable differences in terms of not just the hardware being used, but their capabilities and features as well. We’ve broken both consoles down into a handful of categories, with a clear winner for each category as well as on overall....

The app uses SharePlay and built-in Speech Recognition to add subtitles and translations in 20 languages to your FaceTime calls. It’s an incredible use of SharePlay, which most of us regard as a gimmicky way to watch synced movies with people in other places. You might not need to fire your translator just yet, but an app that does this well could be insanely useful. “I’m not getting the audio from the FaceTime call,” writes Navi developer Jordi Bruin on Twitter, “but using SharePlay to share it amongst the participants in the call....

Remote Utilities gives you over a dozen tools for connecting to a remote computer, which makes it one of the better remote desktop applications out there. Keep reading for the pros and cons and information about how the software works. More About Remote Utilities Remote Utilities gives you so many options. Consider the following features and capabilities: It works with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP; Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, and 2003; and in beta form for macOS and Linux....

Normal Mode, then, is the opposite of Safe Mode in that it starts Windows in its typical manner. Safe Mode Availability Safe Mode is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and most older versions of Windows as well. How to Tell If You’re in Safe Mode While in Safe Mode, the Desktop background is replaced with a solid black color with the words Safe Mode at all four corners....

Samsung’s top-end premium phones are head-turners, but the gadget giant also makes an array of budget-conscious phones that can do the job for far less cash. The Galaxy A20 is one of the lowest-end options. Released in 2019 but still available as an affordable option, particularly through prepaid carriers, the Galaxy A20 won’t wow anyone with its speed or feature set. Still, it’s a decent all-around phone if you can find it at a low price....

A new survey found that one in six mobile users felt 5G benefits had been overpromised, and less than half said they had seen noticeable speed or reliability improvements since upgrading. Some experts say that 5G still has a long way to go. “Like with any new network deployment, 5G isn’t as widely used or available. Most people are still on the current 4G network,” tech advisor Vaclav Vincalek told Lifewire in an email interview....

iOS 16 is the latest version of the software that powers Apple’s iPhones, including the brand new iPhone 14 lineup. But Apple decided to remove some features from the initial iOS 16 release to give it more time to work on them, with the company confirming that they will be released later this year instead. It’s a decision that means hotly anticipated features like Live Activities aren’t available yet, but the delay is one that experts believe was warranted....

What Is an STA File? A file with the STA file extension could be an Adobe Photoshop Match Color Image Statistics file. Photoshop uses it to save image options like luminance, color intensity, and fade so that the same values can be applied to a different image or layer. Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME) also uses the STA extension for their MAME Saved State file format. The emulator uses the file to store a captured state of an arcade game that’s being imitated through computer software....

Windows 11 offers a slim selection of Start menu personalization options. Start11, developed by Stardock, is a $5.99 utility (or $14.99 for multiple devices) that can further customize the Start menu and includes presets that replicate the look of older Windows editions. I purchased Start11 and used it for the past month. It lacks some features of older Windows editions but replicates their look and improves the default Windows 11 Start menu....

Stock image sites have been accused of under-representing minorities and marginalized groups. The photos that have been downloaded from these sites have gotten some politicians into trouble for using the wrong ethnicity in campaigns. And in some isolated instances, the images appear to demean the people they mean to represent. “There is implicit bias in stock imagery, mostly due to the way the images are tagged and categorized,” Minal Bopaiah, Founder & Principal Consultant of Brevity & Wit, a design firm that focuses on diversity, said in an email interview....

What Is an SVG File? A file with the SVG file extension is most likely a Scalable Vector Graphics file. Files in this format use an XML-based text format to describe how the image should appear. Since text is used to describe the graphic, an SVG file can be scaled to different sizes without losing quality—the format is resolution-independent. This is why website and print graphics are often built in the SVG format, so they can be resized to fit different designs in the future....

The new OP-1 Field tweaks almost every part of the original, including its already-high price, and yet at the same time changes almost nothing. The update will keep the OP-1 going for at least another 10 years, and that’s because the mojo is in the design and UI, which will never age. “I’ve always felt that the OP-1 is one of the most inspiring music gadgets while also being one of the worst sounding, and for whatever reason, I am happy with that,” electronic musician and OG OP-1 fan Bemo said in a forum thread participated in my Lifewire....

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Basically, you install an app called Xposed Installer that lets you download other apps that are the actual programs that do all the modifying. Best Xposed Framework Modules Here are some of our picks for the best modules to use with the Xposed Installer app: YouTube AdAway Just as the name suggests, YouTube AdAway will remove advertisements in the official YouTube app as well as the YouTube TV, Gaming, and Kids apps....

Our number one choice in this category, Samsung’s excellent CHG90, is a curvaceous beauty. It’s 49-inch, 5K curved widescreen panel supports HDR 10 and a 120Hz refresh rate, and it’s one of the best curved monitors ever built, yet remains fairly affordable given what’s on offer. Continue reading for the rest of our best 5K and 8K computer monitor choices, or head over to our best computer monitors roundup for a broader selection of some fantastic options....

Continue on to our roundup for more of the best touchscreen monitors money can buy, or bop on over to our best computer monitors list for even more great options. An anti-glare coating on the screen helps with bright office environments, even more so if your desk is near a window and you’re constantly getting sunlight on your screen. (Although that same anti-glare coating can also make the contrast better between parts of the screen that have fingerprints on them and parts that don’t....