Source code is the behind-the-scenes programming part of software that users don’t usually look at. Source code lays out the instructions for how the software works and how all of the different features of the software work. How Users Benefit From OSS OSS allows programmers to collaborate on improving the software by finding and fixing errors in the code (bug fixes), updating the software to work with new technology, and creating new features....
What Is DPI Resolution? As it is used in desktop publishing and design, DPI resolution refers to the clarity of an image due to the number of dots of ink that make up a picture that is printed on paper. The term is probably familiar if you’ve bought or used a printer, a scanner, or a digital camera. DPI is one measure of resolution. Properly used, DPI refers only to the resolution of a printer, describing how many dots of ink will be physically applied to a piece of paper per square inch....
Overall, both free and paid antivirus software offer the same general protection against malware infections. The differences are mostly in additional features and how effective the cleanup process is after infection. Paid Antivirus Software Features When you make the choice to pay for your antivirus software, you aren’t necessarily getting more protection against malware. What you’re paying for are extra security features. Parental Controls. Most antivirus software companies include a parental control component in the paid version....
6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Printer You’ll need to evaluate a few key factors before deciding on the right printer. As you shop around, you’ll see that printers come in various sizes, prices, and form factors with varying price points. Your specific needs will dictate the printer you buy. Here are the key areas to consider before investing in a new printer: How much will you spend?What are your printing needs?...
In iOS 14.5. Apple has added the option to set third-party music apps as the Siri default. Any time you use Siri to play a song, album, or songs by an artist, it will use your chosen service instead of Apple Music. This comes a few months after Apple made it possible to change the default web browser and email apps on iOS. What’s going on? Why is Apple being so generous?...
“Electron” is a name that can give even the most casual Mac users the jitters. It’s a way for developers to write their app once, and have it run on Windows, Mac, and in the web browser. But that’s because Electron apps are running in a browser, a Chromium-based browser disguised as an app. And now Agile Bits, the developer of 1Password, is ditching its official Mac app for Electron....
In 2018, Insomniac Games released Marvel’s Spider-Man, the first in its Marvel Game Universe. Now, following that game’s success and the success of its mini-sequel, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the team at Insomniac is ready to face off against another challenge—bringing a Wolverine game to life. Titled Wolverine at the moment, the game will follow the adamantium-clawed hero as he works to help people who can’t help themselves. The game is still in early development....
Comparing the iPhone 12 camera against the iPhone XS camera is more useful, generally, than a year-by-year comparison, because most people don’t buy a new pocket computer every year. The 12 thrashes the XS in low light, makes a good case for not needing an extra telephoto lens, and the video is in a different league. But the XS still has a great camera, capable of some awesome shots....
That’s how I’ve felt about Red Dead Redemption 2 since its release in October 2018. It’s huge—terrifyingly huge. For a while, I thought the reason why I didn’t lose myself within it was because I didn’t have enough free time to fully take advantage of it. Then the global pandemic hit, and I realized it still looked scarily vast. Unfortunately, it’s also far from the only game these days to suffer from that supersized nature....
Frame Rate Although video is now mostly digital, the frame rate used in analog video systems is incorporated into digital TV and HDTV standards. In video (analog, HD, and 4K Ultra HD), as in film, the images viewed on the screen look like complete frames. However, there are differences in the way frames are transmitted by broadcasters, transferred through streaming or physical media devices, and displayed on a screen. Lines and Pixels Video images that are broadcast live or recorded are composed of scan lines or pixel rows....
A wave of brief internet outages hit the websites and apps of dozens of financial institutions, airlines, and other companies during the week of June 14. Experts say it highlights the web’s vulnerability to shutdowns, and its growing reliance on a chain of servers called Content Distribution Networks (CDNs), which are responsible for the outages. CDNs have become increasingly popular in recent years, Olaf Kolkman, a principal at the Internet Society, a nonprofit that advocates for an open internet, said in an email interview....
To be fair, I did the same with the Xbox Series X, and I’m also pretty pumped to bring that system home. But I’m looking more forward to unboxing the PS5, for a variety of reasons. The Hardware Generally, I care more about games than I do about processors, RAM, and cooling. As long as the system works and has plenty to play, I’m happy. But the PS5 boasts some impressive tech, both in and out, that has even a game-focused buyer like me interested....
The new Switch is pretty much the old Switch with a bigger, better OLED screen, upgraded speakers, a better kickstand (the old kickstand might be the worst kickstand ever included on a shipping product), and some extra storage. And if you mostly play with your Switch docked to a TV or monitor, then there are even fewer reasons to upgrade. “I think for the majority of people, this Switch update is not necessary....
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-oriented search provider, recently announced the launch of its Email Protection service. If you use the service, you’ll have access to a personal @duck.com email address you can provide to services you sign up for, and any received emails will be stripped of trackers by DuckDuckGo before being forwarded to your actual email address. “Trackers in email support the usual functionality of sending and receiving messages,” Michael Huth, head of the Computing Department at Imperial College London, told Lifewire in an email interview....
Is the Wii U an Add-On Controller for the Wii? No, although the focus on the distinctive controller lead many people to believe it was. The Wii U is to the Wii what the Xbox 360 is to the Xbox, an entirely new, more powerful console with a similar name. How Much Does It Cost? There are a variety of Wii U console bundles, with prices ranging from $300-$400 dollars depending on the bundle....
WiMAX RequirementsThe Cost of WiMAXWiMAX Performance What is Needed for WiMAX? As with any wireless technology, the requirements for WiMAX are basically a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is a WiMAX tower, much like a GSM tower. One tower, also called a base station, can provide coverage to an area within a radius of around 50 km. There is nothing much you the consumer can do about that tower; it is the part of the service provider’s facilities....
It can also be used to update drivers for popular hardware devices. Patches and other security updates are routinely released through Windows Update on the second Tuesday of every month—it’s called Patch Tuesday. However, Microsoft releases updates on other days as well, like for urgent fixes. What Is Windows Update Used For? Windows Update is used to keep Microsoft Windows and several other Microsoft programs updated. Updates often include feature enhancements and security updates to protect Windows from malware and malicious attacks....
Thanks to Marvel’s Spider-Man and its recent Miles Morales-swinging follow-up, Insomniac Games has become known as the studio behind the wall-crawler’s absolute best video game adaptations. But long before it had players saving the day as Spidey, it had them saving the galaxy as Ratchet & Clank. Fans of the action-platforming franchise, which dates back to 2002, will be happy to hear the Lombax and his robo-buddy are up to their old tricks in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart....
The Equipment Isn’t Working Many have experienced the scenario where the audience is settled, and the presenter is set and ready to start their presentation. All of a sudden, the projector doesn’t work. Naturally, the presenter didn’t bother to check out all of the equipment before starting. To correct this presentation technique, it is recommended that presenters check out all of the equipment and rehearse their presentation, using the provided projector long before their time to present....
During each lesson, there’s nothing else to distract you from your typing except for a virtual keyboard showing where the letters are and which fingers to use. When done, you get to see your speed, accuracy, and the time it took you to finish, and you don’t even need to lift your hands off the keyboard to move on to the next lesson; just press Enter. Free registration isn’t required, but with it, you can track your progress and earn awards....
