If your iPad won’t update, it may be because your device has an insufficient charge or lacks the necessary free space—problems you can easily remedy. However, it could also be because your iPad is old and can’t be updated to the latest version of the operating system. The only way to “fix” an obsolete and outdated iPad is to buy a new one. Lack of Free Space Prevents Upgrade Your iPad may need as much as 3 GB of free space to swap out the operating system for an iOS upgrade....

On iOS and older macOS versions, software updates would come in at a few hundred megabytes each, perhaps even smaller for basic fixes. But ever since Big Sur, you’re lucky to get anything smaller than 2-3GB a pop, even when the update, itself, only requires a few megabytes. This wastes data and time and—when it’s all added together—a significant amount of energy. So why are they so big? It’s mostly about reliability....

When I heard that Insomniac Games would be making a new Ratchet and Clank title exclusive to the PS5, I wasn’t surprised; after all, the series is a PlayStation mainstay, and for good reason. For those who missed out on playing the original 2002 game on PlayStation as a kid—or one of the many, many sequels—the premise is fairly simple: Ratchet, a mechanic and member of a cat-like race called the Lombax, travels the galaxy with his robot sidekick Clank, fighting Bad Guys and saving the day....

But all the positive reviews wore me down, and when the keyboard went on sale for $199, I decided to give it a try. Now, I understand what all the fuss is about. Comfort is King First of all, this is the most comfortable keyboard I’ve ever used. Somehow, it’s even better than the full-size one on my MacBook. It’s got the perfect amount of tactile feedback, bounce, and spring, and when using it, my fingers just fly along....

What Is Hardcore Mode? Hardcore mode is a game mode available to play in Minecraft. While it may seem like a normal carbon copy of the Survival game mode, the Hardcore mode offers a new set of challenges for users to undergo while playing and surviving. Imagine a version of Minecraft where a player is spawned into a world with only one life. Suddenly, the thought of surviving Minecraft under those conditions seems much more intimidating....

Connectivity continues to be a huge component of our lives, especially as we move deeper into a time where the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly. As we connect with more devices, being able to connect with accuracy and security becomes more important. That’s why UWB connectivity is such an important topic of discussion. Major smartphone manufacturers already are moving to support it more—both Apple and Samsung have devices with UWB, and Google reportedly is working on bringing it to future Pixel phones....

We know almost nothing about the inner workings of our devices. And we’re not talking about their deep file systems or defragmenting disks. Those can stay back in the 1990s, thank you very much. But would it kill Google, Apple, and other companies to let us know how fast we can expect our devices to charge with a given brick or whether that USB-C cable is up to the task?...

Nintendo made the announcement on December 15, the same day it was made available, as part of the Indie World Showcase, a day-long event during which Nintendo announced numerous independently-developed games coming soon to the platform. Even more exciting, the game’s Twitter bio promises that it’ll soon be available on the Xbox as well. “It just might be the best way to play,” Luis Levy, author and co-founder of Novy Unlimited, a game-focused PR and marketing agency, told Lifewire in a social media conversation....

The fingerprint-based Touch ID has been available for years for Apple’s MacBook and iPad lineup. But last week’s release of the technology for iMacs marks the first time you’ll be able to use your fingerprint to get into Apple’s latest desktops. “It will be quicker to sign in since all you have to do is provide your finger,” Dan Moore, head of developer relations for FusionAuth, a company that builds identity management solutions, said in an email interview....

Apple recently announced it would be offering subscriptions for podcasts, allowing creators to charge for their content, while taking a percentage of the profits from each subscription. Now, though, Spotify has revealed its plan to launch its own competing podcast subscription service, with the company letting creators keep 100% of their earnings. Experts say that, along with several other factors, could help make Spotify more appealing to podcasters and their audiences....

“Sleeptrackers could be useful tools—if their accuracy can be proven—but they come with a host of medical privacy implications,” Marco Bellin, the CEO of the cybersecurity firm Datacappy, told Lifewire in an email interview. “HIPPA regulations exist to preserve the privacy of your medical records, but they don’t apply to the data Big Tech gleans from its devices monitoring your breathing, heart rate, and sleep patterns. There are no assurances that Big Tech will use that data to your benefit....

Although the upcoming changes aren’t exactly shocking—the platform has been working to find new ways to incorporate retail, video, and more for years—the deliberate shift away from photos may require users to change their ways. “The platform is going to continue to evolve,” Austen Tosone, a professional fashion and beauty content creator and blogger based in New York City, told Lifewire by phone. “If creators want to stand out and make the platform work for them, it is in their interest to adapt as well....

Apple is holding an event on October 13, during which reports say the latest iPhone models will be unveiled. The range of iPhones is expected to include 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch screen sizes and will sport faster processors, 5G, and OLED displays. The new models may even be cheaper than the current generation with prices possibly ranging from $699 to $1099. “As soon as the iPhone 12 is launched by Apple the price of older iPhones will tumble,” Sarah McConomy, COO of phone trade-in site SellCell, said in an email interview....

What Is the Windows Registry Used For? This part of Windows stores much of the information and settings for software programs, hardware devices, user preferences, and operating system configurations. For example, when a new program is installed, a new set of instructions and file references may be added to the registry in a specific location for the program, and others that may interact with it, to refer to for more information like where the files are located, which options to use in the program, etc....

Adobe and color-matching supremo Pantone have decided to remove support for Pantone colors from Adobe products. Existing projects that use those colors will, according to Pantone, “keep those color identities and information.” However, according to evidence from the field, what actually happens is that those colors turn black. “Today, if you open a PSD (even one that’s 20 years old) with an obscure PANTONE color, it will remove the color and make it black,” says designer Iain Anderson on Twitter....

Yoku’s Island Express is a game you go into without knowing what to expect. I could tell you it plays like a 2D platforming adventure that incorporates open-world elements and pinball mechanics, set in a strange jungle environment inhabited by even stranger creatures, but it’s hard to fully imagine. As you play, you start to understand, and you gain a feel for how the game flows. Yet it still never gives you exactly what you expect—one of the many reasons it’s such a delightful and unique experience....

Microsoft has historically kept a tight control of its dual moneymakers, Windows and Office. But in recent years, these products have become parts of its new goal—to be the go-to vendor for all business software. With this in mind, it makes sense that Windows should do as much as possible, including letting you run all your Android apps on your PC. But things are already a little confusing. Will It Work?...

How to Make a YouTube Account If you have a Google ID through Gmail or another Google product, you can sign in to YouTube.com with that username and password. Signing in with a Google ID on the YouTube homepage automatically registers you for a YouTube account and links your YouTube sign-in to your Google account. You don’t need to create a new YouTube account if you don’t mind linking your existing Google username....

The standard ABS or PLA spool will last you for quite a few 3D prints. When you look at conductive or metal-infused ABS or wood fiber-based thermoplastics, it can get more expensive. Places That Sell 3D Printing Materials New materials are continually becoming available as the needs of 3D printers and their applications expand. This list provides an excellent place to explore your options. Proto-Pasta Monoprice ABS (PLA is available, too) NinjaTex Zen Toolworks FilaFlex 3D-Printer-Filaments....

The Avatar Effect Before getting into the “why it all failed,” it’s important to know why it even started. It’s something the “Avatar Effect”. Although 3D movie viewing goes back decades, the release of James Cameron’s Avatar in 2009 was a game-changer. With its worldwide 3D success, movie studios not only started pumping out a steady stream of 3D movies into movie theaters but TV makers, beginning with Panasonic and LG, made 3D available for home viewing with the introduction of 3D TV....