The company is discontinuing the original HomePod in favor of the HomePod Mini, which debuted last fall. The smaller, $99 smart speaker has been a hit, thanks to its sound quality, lower price point, and seamless iPhone connectivity. But the original HomePod is a brilliant product that’s never entirely been given its due. Its initial high price tag turned many people off, but it offers incredible sound and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem that will be hard to replace....

What Is a PSB File? A file with the PSB (Photoshop Big) file extension is an Adobe Photoshop Large Document file. The format is almost identical to Photoshop’s more common PSD format, except that PSB supports significantly larger files, both in image dimension and overall size. More specifically, PSB files can be as large as 4 EB (over 4.2 billion GB) with images that have a height and width of up to 300,000 pixels....

Samsung is releasing a new rugged smartphone for its European customers. It’s one of a wide range of rugged phones marketed to the military and the construction industry, but that also are available to everyday users. “People who have complaints about the durability of their smartphones can benefit from a more rugged model,” Rex Freiberger, CEO of Gadget Review, said in an email interview. “Especially Apple customers who are used to having to replace their screen often....

The registry cleaning portion is very simple to use, it can run on a schedule, and it even backs up the registry automatically. More About SlimCleaner Free Windows 8, Window 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are all officially supported, but we were able to use SlimCleaner in Windows 10 too The registry cleaning tool is found in the Cleaner > Registry section of the program The program scans for issues in categories filed under shared DLLs, help files, installers, empty software keys, services, startups, and file extensions Instead of scanning for errors and then repairing them, you can do so with one click called AutoClean You can right-click any registry issue and choose to ignore it so SlimCleaner Free will stop detecting it as a problem Registry backups are created automatically and can be removed or restored back to the Windows Registry from the Registry > Backups section of the settings A scan or a clean can be scheduled on a daily or weekly basis for any time of day It includes the ability to scan for viruses using VirusTotal via right-clicking files You can create a portable version of SlimCleaner Free by clicking Install Portable Version in the General tab of the settings....

SACDs vs. CDs A compact disc is recorded with 16-bits of resolution at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. SACD players and discs are based on Direct Stream Digital (DSD) processing, a 1-bit format with a sampling rate of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times the rate of a standard compact disc. The higher sampling rate results in wider frequency response and audio reproduction with more detail. The frequency range of a CD is 20 Hz to 20 kHz, roughly equivalent to human hearing....

Lightweight and ergonomic, the SX70 is aimed squarely at serious wildlife photographers as well as casual users who want to ensure photos of families and friends appear professionally shot. Our expert reviewer found that Auto mode is a great way for beginners to ease in, while those who are more experienced can switch gears into manual. Resolution: 20.3MP | Sensor Type: BSI-CMOS | Max ISO: 3,200 | Optical Zoom: 65x | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart AUTO will intelligently choose the optimal aperture and shutter speed for any shot, while a powerful 10x Optical Zoom will capture long-range snaps with incredible stability....

You don’t need to clean out your wallet, either. The very best gaming monitors are expensive, but budget models are surprisingly capable, providing similar results at a drastically lower price. For most people, we think you should just buy the Dell S2721HGF. Check out our list below of the best gaming monitors currently available. If you’re after a monitor to spruce up your home office, or aren’t sure if a gaming monitor is for you, our best computer monitors has you covered....

The traveling Twitter accounts are categorized by: Guide and ServiceWriters, Photographers, and BloggersTransportation Carriers Guide and Service @AAANews: The road tripper’s best bet for help and discounts. @Trip Advisor: A tried-and-true full-service traveler’s resource. @LonelyPlanet: The guide for off-beat and off-road exploration. @SmarterTravel: Boston-based clearinghouse for deals. @LastMinute_Com: Last-minute deals and alerts for a little wallet relief. @CruiseLog: USA Today’s Gene Sloan is your ferryman for leisure on the high seas....

Ideally, the best printers should be reasonably compact, though bigger printers may give you more functionality when it comes to printing and scanning. The best options on the market support fast printing and scanning, great photo quality, and may even come with a companion app that provides additional features. Read on to see our top picks for the best AirPrint printers in different categories and price ranges. The ten-page automatic document feeder and up to 50 sheets of overall paper capacity allow this printer to push up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white and up to 7ppm in color....

There are two plans to choose from: Pro Tools and Pro Tools Ultimate. you can record up to 128 tracks simultaneously, with capabilities for up to 64 separate hard-wired inputs/outputs (if your hardware can handle it). Taken at a mixing level, the software will support up to 512 instrument and 1024 MIDI tracks, meaning you won’t be held up no matter how big your projects get. There are even 120 plus bonus plugins included....

Everything is contained within the emulation software. This means you can do things not normally possible on your computer, like install Android apps on Windows and test drive various versions of the OS, without needing a phone or tablet. These emulators can be helpful if your favorite app only runs on your phone, but you’d like to use it from your computer, too, or on a bigger screen. If you’re new to Android and want to test out the newest version before buying an Android phone, some emulators can do that for you....

The 5th Gen Echo Dot has a temperature sensor that you can use to create Alexa routines to keep your rooms at the ideal temperature throughout the day. (You can also set up routines for custom workouts, security, and morning, evening, and bedtime rituals. The earbuds are protected by IPX7 waterproofing, making them resistant to rain and sweat and safe to wear in the great outdoors or at the gym....

Sony’s History Sony was founded as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo in 1946 and manufactured telecommunications equipment. The company created a paper-based magnetic recording tape in 1950, brand-named Sony, and the company became Sony Corporation in 1958. Sony focused on magnetic recording tape and transistor radios, tape recorders, and TVs. In 1975, Sony launched its one-half-inch Betamax VCR for consumers. In 1984, it introduced a portable CD player called the Discman. Both represented enormous innovations in the consumer electronics marketplace....

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are mostly about improving what’s already there, but it also has slipped in some major new features. We’ve been using the betas throughout the summer, and we thought we’d share the most interesting, exciting, and useful new sections of Apple’s latest updates. Just remember, you can install iOS 15 on most, if not all, devices that can run iOS 14, but you may not get access to the fancier features....

The TP-Link Archer A6 is a dual-band gigabit router that’s designed to provide some nice upgrades and features at a budget-friendly price. It includes features like dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and MU-MIMO beamforming, marking it out as a great upgrade for anyone using a budget router that’s more than a few years old. It does lack some features you can get out of a slightly higher priced budget unit, but the overall balance of feature set to price is attractive....

This is a quick rundown of the Print function of Photoshop. While it is not a complete guide, it will satisfy the most common needs for the non-designer or the in-house designer. While this article is not meant to explain the Print Preview in all of its details, it will shed light on the most important ones. Getting Familiar with the Photoshop Print Window To access the Print (and preview) window go to File > Print (Or File > Print with Preview in older versions of Photoshop....

The Vizio SB36512-F6 5.1.2 Soundbar System is a robust set of speakers that can hold their own against sets that cost over twice as much. Not only do they have a clean, pleasant sound that’s perfect for film, but they also support Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. Sure, the soundbar, and speakers look a little funny, but their compact size is well suited to smaller apartments where they can roar away....

There are advertisements in all the videos and select films are only available if they’re rented, but videos are added often, keeping the content fresh. The website and app are really easy to use and will get you watching the movie or TV show of your choice in just a few minutes time. Tubi’s Free Streaming Movies There are lots of genres that you can browse through. Featured, Trending Now, and Recently Added lets you stay on top of the best movies Tubi has to offer, and there’s even a Leaving Soon!...

Boolean is named for the English mathematician George Boole (1815-1864) who developed mathematical Boolean logic to compare multiple Boolean values and use the results to control computer program operation. Boolean eventually became the foundation for how computers themselves operate. What Is an Example of a Boolean? A Boolean variable represents 1 (true) or 0 (false) in various ways, depending on the application. Nearly every computer language allows you to assign Boolean variables a true or false value, usually based on a Boolean comparison....

These devices might also be referred to as external peripherals, integrated peripherals, auxiliary components, or I/O (input/output) devices. What Defines a Peripheral Device? Usually, the word peripheral is used to refer to a device external to the computer, like a scanner, but the devices physically located inside the computer are technically peripherals, too. Peripheral devices add functionality to the computer but aren’t part of the “main” group of components like the CPU, motherboard, and power supply....