The GoCycle G4i, the latest from the veteran folding electric bike maker, has a lot to prove. Compact and light (for an electric bike, at least), it works hard to resist being pigeonholed into the folding bike category. Yes, it folds. But after taking it for a spin around my neighborhood, I find myself asking an unexpected question: why don’t all electric bikes fold? The Future Is Now The GoCycle G4 is the most futuristic, forward-looking, future proof bike I’ve ever straddled....

I’m terrible with replacing my stuff before it either stops functioning or disintegrates entirely. It’s just how I’ve always been. The more essential an item, the more likely I am to avoid replacing it with something that isn’t falling apart. Both of my work-essential devices, my iPhone and MacBook, were seven and eight years old, respectively. They got things done, but I needed to get newer hardware to open up more opportunities....

Features and Functions New in Windows 7 Here is a list of features and functions that Microsoft introduced in Windows 7: Action Center: Users can see the alerts Windows 7 shows, which is a handy way to control annoying UAC messages from the desktop while not having to disable the feature. Aero Shake: When you use Aero Shake to click and shake one open window, all the other windows on the desktop minimize....

With its oversized tires and powerful motor, the RadRover 6 Plus is not your average bicycle. It doesn’t pretend to be a regular bike with an electric boost. But the 6 Plus is perfect for escaping the undead in almost any condition. The 6 Plus isn’t for lycra-clad triathletes who obsess about every ounce of their bikes. This cycle is meant for tackling the mean streets, going places, and getting things done....

If you’re shopping around for a lightweight messenger bag that’ll keep your laptop safe and sound, Thule’s Stravan Deluxe Laptop Bag might be for you. There are a ton of options out there on the internet for similar bags, but there’s a good reason this one is consistently well-reviewed. It’s sturdy and well made, sleek and simple. While not a large as other bags we’ve tested, it’s still a decent option if you’ve got a thin laptop or MacBook and don’t need a huge bag to carry around a lot of extra stuff....

Micron Technology recently began shipping what it claims is the world’s first SSD based on the 176-layer QLC (quad-level cell) NAND technology, which enables it to offer performance improvements while reducing the physical dimensions of the drive. If priced right, experts believe the drive can become the de-facto storage device on portables and ultralight laptops. “In some cases, it may hasten the demise of the HDD on the consumer level for storage at least for laptops,” Michael Larabel, founder and principal author of computer hardware website, Phoronix, told Lifewire over email....

Twitter is—finally—working on an edit button for tweets. In a thread on—where else?—the company announced that it would be allowing users to fix up mistakes after publishing. Currently, the only way to correct a tweet is to delete it and then publish a new one, which removes context and separates it from replies to the original. So being able to edit a tweet in place sounds like a great idea—as long as it’s done well....

The company will prohibit users from posting photos or videos of people without their permission, the company said recently. Twitter said that tweeting such images can violate someone’s privacy and potentially lead to harm against them. But implementing this policy will be a massive challenge. “I really don’t think this new policy will be workable, considering the huge number of images being posted on Twitter each day,” Chris Hauk, a consumer privacy advocate at the website Pixel Privacy, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Types of Oscilloscopes Several types of oscilloscopes are available, both analog and digital, for a range of prices. Since digital oscilloscopes can miss some transient signals, analog oscilloscopes are still prized for transient troubleshooting applications. However, high-end digital phosphor oscilloscopes can provide similar capabilities. Analog Oscilloscopes An analog oscilloscope displays the signal picked up by a probe and traces it on the screen. Storage capabilities allow the waveform to display for extended periods of time rather than decay immediately....

JGI/Jamie Grill\Getty Images Still, it’s so much better than the old mishmash of USB connectors. You grab a cable and two devices, plug either end into either device, without having to get the plug the right way up, and you’re done. Except you’re not, because maybe those devices don’t work together. Maybe one of them is not USB-C, but Thunderbolt. Or perhaps the cable itself can only transfer power, not high-speed data....

Disadvantages of Using Pop-Up Flash As mentioned, the pop-up flash has limitations and it should be used selectively. Here are some of its drawbacks: It’s Not Directional The light of a pop-up flash is not directional. This can give a flat and somewhat harsh look to the final image. It Can Cast Shadows The pop-up flash is so close to the camera body that it can cast a shadow from your lens....

The rollout of 5G has been slower than expected and hasn’t always delivered the speeds promised. But Verizon is ramping up its networks, and the capabilities will allow new uses for augmented reality, virtual reality, and deliveries by drones, Vestberg said in a virtual keynote address. The pandemic is creating a new urgency for the speed offered by 5G technology, he added. “Our world has experienced significant change since we last took the keynote stage at CES in 2019,” Vestberg said....

What Is a VSD File? A file with the .VSD file extension is a drawing file created by Visio, Microsoft’s professional graphics application. These are binary files that might hold text, images, CAD drawings, charts, annotations, objects, and more. Visio files are used to make everything from software and network diagrams to flowcharts and organizational charts. Microsoft Visio 2013 (and newer) default to storing Visio drawing files with the .VSDX file extension, which is based on XML and compressed with ZIP....

Modern video games demand more than sheer graphical power and a beefy processor; they also demand a considerable share of your storage capacity, and fast transfer speeds to access those mountains of data. The WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive external SSD is built to handle the rigors of high-end gaming, providing both capacity and blazing speed in a compact and durable package so that your games can go anywhere you do....

Understanding Camera Specs A handful of common technical values influence ideal shooting patterns. Effective PIxels The number of effective pixels determines the resolution of your camera. (A megapixel is equal to a million pixels.) Cameras with more megapixels create larger prints than those with fewer megapixels, assuming the exposure and focus are good. So, if your camera isn’t creating sharp, large prints, check the number of effective pixels it has. Beyond still image resolution, you should see resolution provided for video recording options within the camera’s specification list....

Ways to Control an Apple TV Without a Remote If you damaged the remote or are convinced you’ll never find it, buy a replacement Siri remote. In the meantime, you have options for controlling your Apple TV. Use the Remote app on an iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch.Reprogram an older remote control or universal remote.Use an Apple TV 3 remote control.Use a gaming controller.Use a Bluetooth keyboard. Use the Remote App If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, use the free Remote app....

What Is a BAK File? A file with the BAK file extension is a backup file. This file type is used by many different applications, all for the same purpose: to store a copy of one or more files for backup purposes. Most BAK files are created automatically by a program that needs to store a backup. This could be anything from a web browser storing backed-up bookmarks to a dedicated backup program that’s archiving one or more files....

Whether it uses a laser or ball, or the mouse is wired or wireless, a movement detected from the mouse sends instructions to the computer to move the cursor on the screen in order to interact with files, windows, and other software elements. Even though the mouse is a peripheral device that sits outside the main computer housing, it’s an essential piece of computer hardware in most systems…at least non-touch ones....

Before the BIOS has tested each component of the motherboard, this code can be outputted to a POST test card that’s plugged into a specific expansion slot. If any particular part of the test fails, the last POST code generated can then be viewed using the POST card for help determining what hardware didn’t pass its initial test. A POST code may go by the name Power On Self Test Code or test-point error code....

What Is a WEBM File? A file with the .WEBM file extension is a WebM video file. It’s based on the same video format that utilizes the MKV file extension. Since this format is sometimes used on HTML5 websites for video streaming, it’s supported by most web browsers. For example, in most browsers, YouTube uses the WebM Video file format for all of its videos, from 360p up to high resolutions....