Finding a stylish fitness tracker can be a challenge, but the Amazfit GTS obliges with a petite design and comfortable build for everyday wear. Available in six colorful silicone band options and a crisp AMOLED display, this fashionable wearable continuously monitors heart rate, sleep, and offers custom tracking for 12 different popular workouts. I used this device for a little over a week while sleeping, hiking, and running to see how this stylish tracker delivered....

Design and Controls: Decent enough app and a nearly flawless controller Luna isn’t a traditional game console, so there isn’t much design to speak of in terms of hardware. The two important elements here are the Luna app, which operates as an Android app on Fire TV and a web app in Chrome and Safari, and the controller that’s technically optional. The Luna app, both the Fire TV version and the web app version, is well-designed enough, without a whole lot to really stand out or impress....

The iOS 12.5.6 update fixes a vulnerability that could have allowed malicious websites to run arbitrary code, something that shouldn’t normally be possible. But unlike some phone makers, Apple’s security update wasn’t for its latest iPhone 13—that had already been patched. Instead, this update was for much older devices, including the iPhone 5s. That phone was released in 2013, and the fact that it’s still receiving security updates is a notable one that companies like Samsung and Google can’t always compete with....

With the DS-1W, Boss has given one of its oldest models its Waza Craft makeover, which is Boss terminology for keeping the original parts intact, but adding some fancy modern boutique options. Boss arguably invented the guitar effects pedal, and still has a reputation for quality and incredible reliability. Its Waza range doesn’t mess with this reputation, perfectly balancing vintage appeal with modern tweaks, and shows how Boss continues to be one of the most important names for guitarists....

The Good Beautiful, iPhone-specific interfaceProductivity-focusedExcludes unnecessary features The Bad No group/shared to-do featuresTask-based lists only (no date-specific lists)To-do length limited to screen width A Quick Look Priced at less than $5, Clear is unlike any other to-do list app we’ve used. It takes the fullest advantage of the iPhone’s multitouch interface of any to-do list app we’ve tested, using swipes and pinches to not just control the screen you’re looking at but not also navigate through the app....

You can discover more about how to use the Recovery HD volume in our guide to using the Recovery HD volume to reinstall or troubleshoot macOS. Create Your Own Mac Recovery HD on Any Drive Apple also created a utility called OS X Recovery Disk Assistant that can create a copy of the Recovery HD on any bootable external drive you have connected to your Mac. This is good news for the many Mac users who would like to have the Recovery HD volume on a drive other than the startup volume....

Dash Camera Alternatives Although no one device can beat a high quality, dedicated dash camera in every aspect, there are a handful of alternatives that may do the trick: Smartphone appsDigital camerasSurveillance devices The first two alternatives are going to work best as forward-facing cams that record the road while you’re driving, while the last one is meant for recording the interior or exterior of a parked vehicle. Smartphone Apps as Dash Cams Dash camera apps are available on all major operating systems....

We have to reiterate just how easy it is to use Disk Drill. The interface is very clean and open, so finding the volume you want to recover files from couldn’t be easier. Plus, all the options are just a click away, so you’re not fumbling through menu buttons to find what you need. Disk Drill Features Some of the features included in Disk Drill are advanced but they’re all easy to use thanks to the time they put into making every bit of this tool simple for everyone....

The History of USB Let’s take a look at this history of the USB standard. iMac 2012 and lateriMac Pro 2017 and lateriPad Pro 2016 and later (with a Lightning-to-USB adapter)Mac mini 2012 and laterMacBook Air 2012 and laterMacBook Pro 2012 and laterMac Pro 2013 and later USB 1.x USB 1.1 provided a plug-and-play connection that supported speeds from 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps) to 12 Mbps. USB 1.1 wasn’t a speed demon, but it was fast enough to handle mice, keyboards, modems, and other low-speed peripheral devices....

Design: Looks good and works well At 3.9 x 3.9 x 5.8 inches, the Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is a whopping 3.5 inches shorter than the previous generation (though it gained 0.6 of barely noticeable width). Wrapped in the same fabric as the new Echo Dot and Echo Show 5, the Echo Plus looks much more friendly and actually fits in with our home decor. At 27.5 ounces, it weighs a little less than the old Echo Plus as well....

Getting to Know Disk Utility in OS X Yosemite and Earlier Disk Utility works with disks and volumes. The term “disk” refers to the drive itself. A volume is a formatted section of a disk. Each disk has a minimum of one volume. You can use Disk Utility to create a single volume or multiple volumes on a disk. It’s important to understand the relationship between a disk and its volumes....

What Is an ESD File? A file with the ESD file extension is a file downloaded using Microsoft’s Electronic Software Download application, so the file itself is called a Windows Electronic Software Download file. It stores an encrypted Windows Imaging Format (.WIM) file. You might see this file when upgrading the Windows operating system. This is often the case when downloading a file from Microsoft’s website to install something like Windows 11....

These physical cables are limited by length and durability. If a network cable is too long or of poor quality, it won’t carry a good network signal. These limits are one reason there are different types of Ethernet cables that are optimized to perform certain tasks in specific situations. What an Ethernet Cable Looks Like An Ethernet cable resembles a traditional phone cable but is larger and has more wires....

Decorated in a collection of stylized tattoos and accompanied by the percussions of lo-fi beat music, Evelien Smolders is the woman behind the uber-successful Twitch and YouTuber channels, GabSmolders. The gaming content creator debuted in 2014. Seven years later, she’s still trekking along the path more successful than ever. Accumulating a massive audience nearly 1 million strong through her laidback disposition and characteristically chill gameplay, Smolders is a gaming sensation....

Qatar Airways has launched a virtual reality experience, which users can access via the company’s website. The system includes a virtual cabin crew that can answer questions about the flight. It’s part of a growing movement to offer virtual travel and assistants in the metaverse, a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. “The content delivered by the virtual helper can be succinct and exact,” Robb Hecht, a professor of marketing at Baruch College in New York City, told Lifewire in an email interview....

The sensor-filled Project Aria glasses are an experiment intended to gather data and judge public perception of the technology. The market for AR is expected to boom, but Google’s ‘Glass’ brand of smart glasses released in 2013 were withdrawn from the consumer market after a backlash. “All this stuff is so new that the laws and people’s habits lag behind,” Eric Nersesian, who studies augmented reality at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, said in a phone interview....

The FD V8 Ultrathin Silent Travel Mouse is an understated option in the diverse market of wireless mice. Some products from the heavy-hitters such as Logitech or gaming-specific manufacturers like Razer and Corsair develop products that are jam-packed with bells and whistles including numerous programmable buttons, lightning-fast return rates, and DPI sensitivity settings. If you don’t need any or all of that and prefer simplicity in your computer peripherals—and maximum portability—the FD V8 mouse stacks up on both fronts....

First released in 2011, Final Cut Pro X is Apple’s stalwart video editing program and is used by professional video producers and hobbyist video editors alike. FCPX 10.4.6 is more powerful than ever and now offers advanced color grading, 8K video support, and 360° video editing. The new version of FCPX does away with a number of legacy features that reflected long-standing traditions in video editing interfaces, like ‘bins’ or folders to manage your content....

What Is Firefox Focus? By eliminating excessive tabs and blocking various types of online trackers, Firefox Focus separates itself from other popular browsers such as Google Chrome and Safari. Focus’ core privacy and security features are the same across Android and iOS platforms. The same goes for page actions (sharing, copying, finding text) and URL autocompletion. Some features, however, are only available on specific platforms. Android’s version of Firefox Focus (built with Firefox Quantum’s GeckoView engine) offers custom tabs, stealth mode, and the option to disable tracking protection (site exceptions)....

But don’t laptops always fold, you’re probably asking? And the answer is, of course, “Yes.” Ever since Apple’s Powerbook 100 series in 1991, portable computers have used a folding clamshell design. Asus’ new Zenbook Fold adds a bendy, folding screen to the mix. But is it just a bigger, more annoying version of a folding phone or an amazing way to add a huge screen to a laptop? “Personally, I can’t see myself getting a folding laptop any time soon....