These programs work in different ways. Some are free PDF printers, so when you want to turn a file into a PDF, you’ll just “print” like normal, but choose the software printer that you installed. This will work with any printable file. Another method these tool use is via drag-and-drop. Simply drop a file to a set location, and it turns that file into a PDF. There are also online creators where you upload the file to a website, and then you’ll get a PDF returned to you....

Whether you’re curious about those features​ or think you’re an iPhone expert, this list will help you learn new things about your iPhone. From adding emoji to your keyboard and blocking certain alerts and calls, to giving Siri a new voice, these cool hidden features can turn you into a power user and help you get exactly what you want from your iPhone. Shake to Undo Did you write something only to change your mind about it?...

You can learn dozens of languages for free, including Spanish, English, German, Greek, French, Italian, Hebrew, Chinese, and many others, even sign language. In addition to these websites, there are free mobile language learning apps, which are great for learning a new language while you’re away from your computer. Some of the websites below have their own free app. This free language learning site has several functions. There’s a Learn section for starting with the basics, Stories to challenge your reading and listening skills, Discuss for interacting with the user forum, Events to find language learners near you, Dictionary for on-demand translations and sample sentences, and Shop to buy things with the credits you earn throughout the site....

This is the list for you if you want to cast the widest net to meet the most people possible from various locations and backgrounds. They deliver a consistently balanced experience for anyone who’s looking for connections with like-minded people. During the test, you’re asked various questions such as whether you’re carefree or intense, if politics is important to you, how you feel about dating someone with debt, etc. You’re then asked to choose an answer for your ideal person....

These tests establish how many words you type in one minute. Many of them also test for accuracy, but they usually focus on how fast you can type, regardless of errors. If you’d like to get a good test on your accuracy as well, you can find a complete list of free typing tests that are good for measuring both speed and accuracy. All the free words-per-minute tests work a little differently but each of them have you type sample sentences, phrases, or words, in a set period of time....

Proficiency in color theory conveys the right tone and message and evokes the desired response to a publication. The same is true when you work with clothing, household products, and room decor. The Meaning of Cool Colors and Their Positive Attributes Cool colors tend to have a calming effect. At one end of the spectrum, they are cold, impersonal, antiseptic colors. At the other end, cool colors are comforting and nurturing....

The menu bar consists of 11 items: File, Edit, Image, Layer, Select, Filter, Analysis, 3D, View, Window, and Help. Each of those main menus has additional submenus for related options. You can access most of what’s available in the menu bar in other ways, too, like via keyboard shortcuts, right-click menus, or with separate menus located within other windows like Tools, Layers, Timeline, etc. For some options, however, you have to use the menu bar....

Scientists say they have developed a way to predict car crashes using artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new research paper. The deep learning model produces very high-resolution crash risk maps. It’s part of a growing movement that uses AI to predict risks and help prevent accidents. “AI technology inherently leverages historical data to deliver predictive insights,” computer scientist Sameer Maskey, the CEO at FuseMachines, told Lifewire in an email interview....

What Is an AMR File? A file with the AMR file extension is an Adaptive Multi-Rate ACELP Codec file. ACELP is a human speech audio compression algorithm that stands for Algebraic Code Excited Linear Prediction. Therefore, Adaptive Multi-Rate is a compression technology used for encoding audio files that are primarily speech-based, like for cell phone voice recordings and VoIP applications. To reduce bandwidth usage when there isn’t any audio playing in the file, the AMR format uses technologies like Discontinuous Transmission (DTX), Comfort Noise Generation (CNG), and Voice Activity Detection (VAD)....

Overall Findings The battle of Apple vs Google Maps used to be a fairly easy fight when Apple Maps first launched back in 2012. It had numerous issues with problems associated with accuracy - a huge problem for any navigation app. Nowadays though, the difference between the two is much more slight. Ultimately, whatever you use will get you to your destination via a fairly stylish and practical interface. The differences are much more subtle although you need to bear in mind that only iOS owners can use Apple Maps....

It’s called Freeform, and it’s kind of like a never-ending whiteboard. It showcases the new collaborative features found in iOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventura and allows several people to work on the same canvas simultaneously. For a first effort, it’s not bad. But it lacks the kind of depth and polish that Apple will need to break into the collaborative document space dominated by Microsoft and Google. “The main drawback of Apple’s Freeform is that it is iOS / iPadOS exclusive, [but] not all members of teams are using Apple devices, so the team itself may be discouraged to explore this app’s capabilities,” Rajesh Namase, technology writer and co-founder of TechRT, told Lifewire via email....

Handheld AR Equipment The long list of AR software development kits for Android smartphones and Apple’s ARKit for its mobile devices give developers the tools they need to add AR elements to their apps. Want to view how a retailer’s virtual furniture looks in your room before you buy? There’ll soon be an AR app for that. Want to clean off your dining room table and populate it with your favorite action-adventure game locales and characters?...

Many people are uneasy about tracking. One recent study of Apple users found that 96% of US users opt-out of app tracking in iOS 14.5. And there’s a reason you should be vigilant about keeping yourself from being tracked. “App tracking is bad for consumers because it allows companies to track them across the various apps they use to gather additional data and create invasive profiles about them,” Ray Walsh, a data privacy expert at ProPrivacy, said in an email interview....

Bose is objectively one of the best audio brands out there for consumer wireless headphones, and that legacy is carried on very well with the latest QuietComfort Earbuds. Now let’s be clear about something: if you want surgical levels of spec details and massive control over the EQ and functionality of your headphones, Bose isn’t really the way to go. You can’t get true audiophile quality without using wired headphones and probably a headphone amp, anyway....

What Is Chromium Edge? Microsoft Edge was launched alongside Windows 10 as a replacement for the venerable Internet Explorer web browser. It was originally built entirely on Microsoft’s own technology until the launch of Chromium Edge, which is built on the same code base as Google Chrome, Brave, and Chrome Canary. In addition to Windows 10, 8, and 7, you can also get Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser for macOS, iOS, and Android....

Too Ambitous, Too Soon Ambition pushes us to strive for greater challenges that help us improve. But believing you can jump into a 3D modeling package and produce a masterpiece of staggering complexity on your first try usually ends in frustration and disappointment. CG forums have an often repeated statement by modelers: “This is an image I’ve had in my head for years, but I’ve been waiting for my technical skills to catch up....

What Is Dolby Pro Logic IIz? Dolby Prologic IIz can be added to a 5.1/5.2 or 7.1/7.2 channel setup by connecting two front speakers above the left and right main speakers. Dolby ProLogic IIz is also compatible with two-channel and multi-channel surround sound sources, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. You have both surround back and front height speakers when Dolby Prologic IIz is added to a 7.1 or 7....

A recent study found that images of faces generated by artificial intelligence (AI) were not only highly photo-realistic, but they also appeared more virtuous than real faces. “Our evaluation of the photorealism of AI-synthesized faces indicates that synthesis engines have passed through the uncanny valley, and are capable of creating faces that are indistinguishable and more trustworthy than real faces,” observed the researchers. That Person Doesn’t Exist The researchers, Dr....

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was once the biggest yearly event in gaming. Now, though, as the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) plans for the future of E3 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, some are questioning whether the show should continue or finally call it quits. Experts say it should continue, but there are some caveats. “The draw of these events is having the entire industry in one place,” Patrick Shanley, the games editorial director at Venn, told Lifewire on the phone....

Earbuds don’t usually have cushions, but some do. Rather than sitting inside the ear canal, earbuds are meant to be held in place by the concha ridge at the center of your outer ear. These are often one-size-fits-all, which may not be comfortable to wear. Depending on the shape of your ear ridges, earbuds might not fit securely and may fall out frequently. This shortcoming is annoying, especially if you wear earbuds for sports and exercise....