Why show apps on your phone if you don’t use them, especially if you’re running out of storage space on your phone? In that case, you may have wondered: Can I delete the built-in apps that come with my iPhone? Deleting Pre-Installed Apps Depends on Your Operating System Whether you can delete the pre-installed apps on your iPhone depends on what version of iOS you’re running. If you’ve got iOS 10 or higher on your device, you can delete most pre-installed apps....

Mechanical keyboards come in a few basic types, but all of them have sprung keys that move way more than the keys on a modern laptop. This springy movement, along with a positive click that lets you know when a keypress has been registered, make them very satisfying to use. I love them. I’ve owned or reviewed plenty of them, and I still keep a few under the couch. But I rarely dig them out anymore, because they’re just too painful....

Where to Find Command & Conquer Online The original 1995 version of Command & Conquer can still be found on some third-party websites, but playing it will require the use of a DOS emulator such as DOSBox. The edition that was released in 2007 by Electronic Arts is no longer hosted or available on EA’s website; however, CnCNet.org offers the latest and greatest free version of Command & Conquer for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X, and Linux....

Overall Findings Basic dash cams constantly record video and loop over old footage to make room for new. The built-in storage is removable, giving you added control over recorded content. This type is the cheapest option available. Advanced Dashcam Pros and Cons Although most dash cams are relatively simple, some come with more advanced features that can include: Audio recordingGPS loggingSpeed sensorsAccelerometersUninterruptible power supplies (UPS) GPS logging is one of the most intriguing features at this pricier level....

What Is a CUSIP Number? A CUSIP (Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures) number identifies securities, including stocks of all registered U.S. and Canadian companies, as well as U.S. government and municipal bonds. CUSIP numbers are nine characters in length, consisting of numbers and letters. The CUSIP number is used in the CUSIP system, which is owned by the American Bankers Association (ABA) and operated by Standard & Poor’s. This system facilitates the clearing and settlement process of securities....

Differences in Animation Styles The look and feel of Japanese animations differ from American animations most clearly in the design of human characters. Hallmarks of Japanese animation are the distinctively large eyes with numerous reflective highlights and detailed color, as well as small noses and mouths drawn with minimal lines; even certain styles that favor unrealistically broad, generous mouths depict them using few lines. The style itself uses many angles and flowing, attenuated lines....

However, the differences don’t stop there. There are plenty of reasons why you might opt for one over the other, depending on your situation. Overall Findings Both DVI and HDMI are fully capable of handling most standard computing needs. With a supported resolution of 2560x1600 at the 60 Hz, most standard monitors support, DVI is beyond capable of the resolution most users even set their displays at. Where HDMI comes into play is with high-end video and audio needs....

What Is an ECM File? A file with the ECM file extension is a disc image, sometimes called an Error Code Modeler file. They store content without error correction codes (ECC) or error detection codes (EDC). Shaving off ECC and EDC can save on download time and bandwidth since the resulting file is smaller. The point is to then compress the file with a general compressor, like RAR, or another compression algorithm, to reduce the file size even more (they might then be named something like file....

Range extenders like the Nighthawk work by connecting wirelessly to the router you already have in an area where your Wi-Fi signal is strong, and rebroadcasting that signal to parts of your house where the signal is weak or nonexistent. With a Wi-Fi range extender, you can boost a weak Wi-Fi signal, and even bring high-speed wireless connectivity to parts of your house that previously had no coverage. This extender has a range of up to 2,000 square feet, which makes it great for extending a network to a different floor or the distant corners of a large home....

Dialing in to meetings can be a major hassle if you’re not properly equipped, and there’s nothing more annoying (or potentially embarrassing) than struggling to be heard because you’re not using one of the best microphones, or dealing with flickering or laggy video in the middle of a presentation. And proper tech isn’t the only consideration; making sure you’re comfortable is key to making sure you’re efficient. It’s a lot harder to draft documents or plan budgets when you’re being constantly distracted by the kink in your back from the cheap, uncomfortable office chair you’ve got jammed in front of your desk....

The low power, easy to read E Ink screens that power many eReaders are getting a colorful upgrade. E Ink, the company that makes the screens, has introduced E Ink Kaleido, a new digital paper display technology for eReader and eNote devices with improved colors and a better contrast ratio than past E Ink color technology. But observers say the technology is likely to remain a niche product. “Fans of E Ink screens would tell you that the benefits include the screens being easier on your eyes, and using less power,” Nate Hoffelder, a blogger at The Digital Reader, a site that covers eReader news, said in an email interview....

Generally, gadgets tend to be smaller, thinner, and lighter. But if you compare a modern DSLR to the biggest film SLRs, they’re huge and heavy. The lenses are bulkier, and the bodies are closer to the medium-format studio cameras of yesteryear. Why? An absurd adherence to the “full-frame” sensor size, which arbitrarily mimics the size of a frame of 35mm film. And while there were good reasons to do this when we switched to digital, there are even more reasons not to....

When the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was released, there were two main improvements users looked forward to. First was the addition of a powered, Bluetooth S Pen that enabled remote functionality for things like taking pictures and operating PowerPoint presentations. The second most anticipated feature was the dramatic improvement in gaming features to boost its status as a gaming smartphone. Gaming on a mobile device hasn’t always been the most user-friendly experience, but changes to the Galaxy Note 9 mean a whole new era in mobile gaming is on the rise....

Smartwatches are incredible devices, and the Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is no exception. It’s remarkable how much advanced tech is crammed below the glass of this diminutive device. I ran it through its paces to see if it can stand out in a crowded and competitive niche. Design: Attractive and minimalistic At first glance, you could be forgiven for not realizing that the Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is a smartwatch....

Why People Want Car Wi-Fi Car Wi-FI systems replicate many of the same functions of a home wireless network. They’re useful for several reasons: Many laptop computers, tablets, and portable media players lack the hardware needed for connecting directly to cell networks. These devices usually need Wi-Fi to get onto the Internet. Carpoolers needing to do work while riding can especially benefit from having Wi-Fi access. Connecting phones to a Wi-Fi network allows their data traffic to flow through its internet link instead of using the phone’s cellular carrier network and its data plan....

CogniFiber claims its glass-based chips will be small yet powerful enough to equip smart devices with server-grade processing power to significantly reduce the time it takes for them to make complex decisions. “Anything that generates vast amounts of data every second, such as connected vehicles, automated trains, or fleet management of large shipment drones, can respond in real-time to events without reliance on data centers,” explained Dr. Eyal Cohen, co-founder and CEO of CogniFiber, in a PR response emailed to Lifewire....

What Is an HDMP File? A file with the HDMP file extension is a Windows Heap Dump file used for storing uncompressed error files generated, or “dumped,” when a program crashes in some versions of Windows. Compressed dump files are stored in the MDMP (Windows Minidump) format and are used by Windows to send the crash reports to Microsoft. How to Open an HDMP File Error dump files can be opened using Microsoft Visual Studio through its File > Open menu....

The bad news, however, is that a massive solar storm could impact our planet soon. Scientists are divided over just how much damage a blast of solar particles could do to technology. “Space weather can damage satellites, damage the power grid, expose people in aircraft at high latitudes and in spacecraft to radiation, interrupt radio communications,” David Hysell, a professor of atmospheric science at Cornell University, told Lifewire in an email interview....

The update to GoPro Labs was announced at CES 2021 last week, targeting those who want to get the most out of their cameras with features like motion triggers, dash cam support, 360-degree motion detection, improved live-streaming access, and more. “GoPro Labs brings (to HERO8 Black users) some of the features that have been testing out like ReelSteady GO Optimization, QR codes for camera control, and more ways to personalize your GoPro,” Brack Nelson, marketing manager of Incrementors SEO Services, said in an email to Lifewire....

Every year, software house MacPaw conducts a developer survey. MacPaw is behind the subscription-based Setapp, an alternative to the Mac App Store. This gives the Ukraine-based MacPaw a unique insight into the world of app developers. “One of the biggest changes for developers is to speed up app delivery to the market to meet the high appetite for apps,” Oleksandr Kosovan, MacPaw CEO and founder, told Lifewire via email, “which has been partly driven by the transition to remote work....