When I purchased my first iPad in 2013, I snagged the iPad mini. But when I decided to upgrade my mini for a second-generation, 11-inch iPad Pro, the addition of the Apple Pencil was an exceptional touch. I love having an Apple Pencil handy because my iPad Pro sits upon a Magic Keyboard, so having the space to write and move things with the pencil has been much easier and more comfortable....
We’re less than a week away from the launch of the third generation of AirPods (October 26) and there’s a lot the new earbuds have to offer. They’re sweat and water resistant, can provide spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, and can last up to six hours on a single charge with spatial audio turned off. With the included charging case, they actually can give you up to 30 hours....
The latest update to Apple’s iCloud for Windows adds a password manager, which lets you access your iCloud keychain on your Windows computer. Back at the start of the year, Apple also made its iCloud password manager available as an extension for the Chrome browser. And yet, on the Mac and iOS, you have to dig deep into the settings apps or into Safari’s preferences to access your passwords. Isn’t this all a bit of a mess?...
HTTP and HTTPS are both responsible for providing a channel where data can be transmitted between your device and a web server so that normal web browsing functions can take place. The difference between HTTP and HTTPS is the s at the end of the latter. However, even though only one letter differentiates them, it’s indicative of a huge difference in how they work at the core. In short, HTTPS is more secure and should be used at all times when secure data needs to be transferred, as in the case of logging into your bank’s website, writing emails, sending files, etc....
iCloud Photo Library is one of the best things Apple makes. You take a photo on your iPhone, and it shows up almost instantly on your Mac and iPad. All your edits sync, and are undoable from anywhere. It’s fast, reliable, and until now, enjoyed excellent privacy. In iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, your Apple device will process its own local images before uploading to iCloud Photo Library to see if they match known child sexual abuse material (CSAM)....
They offer two types of 5G service, depending on how far the signal needs to reach. 5G+ uses millimeter-wave spectrum and is available in over 40 cities. The low-band network has currently reached over 255 million people in the US and is usable in more than 16,000 cities and towns. The 5G network from AT&T is mobile, meaning that customers can access the network from anywhere they get AT&T service....
Scusi, from iOS and Mac app developer Jordi Bruin, lets you transcribe any audio message in the Mac’s iMessage app just by dragging it. This is similar to the transcription feature recently added to WhatsApp but might be of more interest to folks in the US because iMessage is much more popular there. Scusi makes use of the built-in accessibility tools in the Mac, showing how developers can easily add features to built in Mac apps—something almost impossible on the iPhone and iPad (although, if you’re iPhone-only, there is a kind of a workaround)....
These programs aren’t necessarily better than the free ones, but considering that you’re paying for them, you’re likely to get customer support if you need it. These commercial tools tend to support more file systems and features as well, which might be something you’re after. So, if you’ve tried Error Checking in Windows or a few of the free tools but still haven’t had any luck, it may be time to pull out the purse or wallet and give one of these a try....
Bose is a name that in the audio world is synonymous with quality. Their products are objects of desire, often providing near-flawless listening experiences. The Bose Quietcontrol 30 possesses no less allure to audiophiles, but is the audio quality it promises enough to excuse its dated design and high price point? Design: Functional, but not elegant The construction of the Bose Quietcontrol 30 is something of a double-edged sword. On one hand, by careful placement of the various heavy components in a neckband, the earpieces themselves are incredibly light for wireless earbuds....
If you’re interested in changing to a truly wireless audio experience, consider the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Earbuds. These wireless earbuds are portable and offer great versatility for the gym, commute, or just lounging at home. I used this product for a few days as my main audio accessory and noted my experience with the fit, audio quality, and battery life. Design: Compact but not always user-friendly The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 is an extremely portable product....
Overall Findings Chrome is a proprietary web browser developed and maintained by Google. Because it is proprietary, anyone is free to download and use it, but the code cannot be decompiled, reverse engineered, or used to build other projects. Chrome is built on Chromium, which means that Google developers take the open-source Chromium source code and add their proprietary code. For example, Chrome has an automatic update feature, is capable of tracking browsing data, and, until recently, included built-in support for Flash—all of which Chromium lacks....
Technically, the Model 1 is an electric bike, yet one look will tell you it’s not a typical bicycle. Long, wide, and with seating for two, the Model 1 is built to be so comfortable, quick, and fun that even timid cyclists might leave their Expedition in the garage and take the bike instead. I took it for a spin to see if it comes close to this seemingly impossible goal....
Typically, people think they need to spend at least a grand or two to get a gaming tower that can run modern titles, but the CyberPowerPC GMA4000BST comes with a surprisingly affordable price tag. Out of the box, it comes with almost everything you need (minus a monitor), and the easily upgradable GMA4000BST appears to be an ideal option for casual gamers or anyone who’s just getting started in the world of PC gaming....
DDR3 vs. DDR4: Overall Findings The best way to think of DDR3 and DDR4 is like different versions of Windows, instead of competing products. “DDR” stands for “double data rate” and is a standard. While there may be some variety between different brands, each brand will conform to the standard. The numbers refer to the version of the standard, with DDR4 being the latest version. While one type of RAM is usually the same as another, remember that you should stick with one brand when replacing RAM....
If you want to get into aerial photography, you may find that the limiting factor in any relatively affordable drone is its camera. That changes with the Mavic 3, which not only offers a significantly larger image sensor in its main camera but also includes an impressive superzoom camera for telephoto shots. This drone can do things never before seen in a consumer product of this kind, but is it worth the steep price tag?...
Consider this your fair warning: DLL download sites should almost always be avoided, even though they sometimes provide a quick fix. There are other, perfectly safe and acceptable ways of fixing these kinds of problems without resorting to downloading specific files from these sites. DLL Download Sites Are Not Approved Sources for DLL Files DLL files are created and distributed by companies that develop software. Sometimes that software company is Microsoft, sometimes it’s not....
AI filters are getting so good that one click is enough to make almost any photograph look great. In fact, even some pro photographers no longer edit their photos. So, do we need to edit our photos anymore? Or can we let AI take care of it all? “I’d say that if I’m taking pictures just for fun then, yes, the apps on my iPhone are enough to make my images sharp, accurately exposed, correctly white balanced, and I can remove imperfections at a level that I’d be comfortable to share on social media,” Cheryl Dell’Osso, Zenfolio’s director of customer engagement, told Lifewire via email....
Here are eight of the top reasons your car might stink and what you need to do about it. When does it smell: Usually when the vehicle is moving and sometimes when the brakes or clutch are applied. Why it smells: Harsh, acrid smells typically mean that either brake or clutch material has been burnt. Riding your brakes or leaving the parking brake on are both ways to make your car smell like this....
The Escort Max360 is a top of the line radar detector with a wide range of advanced features, including GPS capabilities, 360-degree protection, and IVT filter capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at the true performance of this premiere radar detector. Design: Big and heavy The Escort Max360 is the biggest and heaviest radar detector I’ve tested. This is probably the first thing you’ll notice right out of the box....
The Escort Passport S55 is designed to deliver high-performance features in a low-budget package; this model has a great range and a high-intensity LED display. Let’s take a closer look at some strengths and weaknesses to evaluate what kind of performance you can expect on the road. Design: A bit cheap The S55 is palm-sized, about comparable in size and shape to most other radar detectors. The plastic material feels a bit cheaper than other radar detectors I’ve tested, though the control buttons worked well and felt long-lasting and I never had issues with them sticking....
