Beginning with Leopard, Apple reconfigured the way Windows file sharing is set up. Instead of having separate Mac file sharing and Windows file sharing control panels, Apple placed all file-sharing processes in one system preference, making it easy to set up and configure file sharing. What You Will Need A Mac running OS X 10.5 or later. A PC running Windows XP. These instructions are for Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed, but they should work for any version of Windows XP....

This guide will help you determine if a tablet is necessary for you using several questions and factors related to your needs, budget, and lifestyle. What Is a Tablet? A tablet is a touch screen device like a phone with a much larger screen or a small laptop without the keyboard. Like phones and laptops, you can use tablets for entertainment, work, and other purposes. They’re better for media consumption than phones since they have bigger screens, and you can pair a tablet with a wireless keyboard to approximate a lot of the functionality of a laptop if you’re trying to get work done on the fly....

Tably is a new app designed to monitor a cat’s mood by pointing your phone at your pet’s face. The software uses an artificial intelligence (AI) model to assess a photo against veterinary pain scales. “Some species, like cats, hide when they are in pain as this is what they would do to survive in the wild,” Susan Groeneveld, the co-founder of Sylvester.ai, which makes Tably, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Different cameras have different strengths and weaknesses, resulting in varying image quality. However, you can change some of the settings on your camera to improve the image quality. Try these tips for making your digital camera perform as strongly as possible, and for avoiding camera image quality problems. Make use of a high resolution. Shoot at a high resolution whenever possible. By using higher resolution in your photos, you should see improved image quality regularly....

Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix and YouTube all reached highs during July, according to figures from Nielsen, thanks to shows like Stranger Things and The Terminal List. Not all of this is “new media” though. We also stream a lot via apps from cable companies like Comcast. Streaming accounted for 34.8% of viewing against 34.4% for cable and 21.6% for broadcast. But it’s that still-healthy broadcast number that might predict the future of streaming....

The Microsoft Surface Go is the smallest and cheapest of the two but being cheaper doesn’t mean it’s the perfect fit for everyone. If you’re wondering who would win in the battle of Microsoft Surface Go vs Pro, read on as we lay out exactly what both offer. Overall Findings Microsoft Surface Pro vs Microsoft Surface Go? Actually, the fight is more of a dead heat because what truly matters is what you need the system to do....

The first thing you need to consider when choosing a motherboard is what type of processor you’ll be using. If you’re using an AMD processor, you’ll need a motherboard with an AM4 socket, and if you’re planning on getting a shiny new ZEN 3 chip, you’ll need a motherboard with a B550 or Z570 chipset like the MSI MPG X570. However, if you plan on going the Intel route, chipset matters a little bit less, just make sure to get either an LGA1151 socket for their 9th gen CPUs or LGA1200 for the latest 10th gen like the ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero....

Over the past 175 years, we’ve seen an array of emerging technologies. Here are ten of the most significant technological advances since 1844. The Telephone — 1876 Just over thirty years after Morse sent the first telegraph, Alexander Graham Bell made the first phone call. His first words were: “Mr. Watson, come here – I want to see you.” (Mr. Watson was his assistant.) Eventually, Bell’s invention paved the way for making phone calls to people worldwide, not just in the next room....

But, if you want a pair of headphones to connect easily to your TV, with very little latency, you should look into the RF-style connectivity that transmits audio via an included audio receiver. These headphones aren’t typically as sleek or full-featured as all-around Bluetooth headphones but will be ready for your TV right out of the box. Below are our picks for the best TV headphones. On the sound quality front, you can expect the Sennheiser level of excellence, with an all-encompassing frequency response of 17 Hz to 22 kHz and less than 0....

Most people should buy the SIIG 90W Smart Charging Station. Why get this one? It can charge ten devices simultaneously, enough for most people and families. Some things to look for in a charging station include the number of charging ports available, the types of ports, and the number of slots to hold your devices. All those cables can get messy, so a built-in storage area for cable length is also good....

There are a plethora of photo apps out there, with many offering overlapping features, and knowing which are really worth your time can be the difference between a so-so Instagram post and one that really pops. Halide’s portrait mode, called Depth, consistently produces more natural-looking bokeh effects and tends to produce less distortion along hairlines and edges. You can’t edit an image’s depth, and Halide doesn’t natively support Portrait Lighting effects, but you can add Portrait Lighting by editing the image using iOS’ Photos app....

Neither the touch screen nor the joysticks work in the Twitch app; instead, you’ll use the D-Pad to navigate to your menus and other selections, pressing the X button to select them. The app itself is fairly snappy, and while videos load slowly, they do appear after a short delay. You can browse for titles on the main screen using the touch screen, D-Pad, or left joystick. Search the catalog with the triangle button to find just the right film or TV show to binge....

The Bezgar even has built-in shock absorbers to keep it moving over rough terrain, and fully charges in under three hours. It’s even got a lightbar stretched across the roof above the seats, so you can keep cruising after the sun goes down. Battery Voltage: 2x6V 800mAH | Top Speed: 25 km/h | Drive Mode: 2WD | Charging Time: 2.5 Hours Supported by a durable frame that can handle some crashing and rolling around, the Maisto achieves a kid-friendly top speed of around five miles per hour making it manageable for kids learning to control the vehicle....

Why Is My Computer So Slow? Over time, as you download files, browse the internet, remove programs, leave applications open, and do pretty much anything else on your computer, it slowly collects junk and causes behind-the-scenes problems that aren’t always so easy to catch at first. File fragmentation is a big culprit. So is the accumulation of cached web browser files, a cluttered desktop, a full hard drive, slow hardware, and many other issues....

Our top pick from IQShield, LiQuidSkin, is a great example that does both. It blends seamlessly with your screen, and can be used on your smartphone as well. Though the application is a little tedious, the resultant protection is well worth a few minutes of your time, and LiQuidSkin won’t interfere with touch sensitivity whatsoever. It’s the best Apple Watch screen protector, and a great complement to the best Apple Watch accessories....

Rather than working on a cramped 15-inch laptop display, desktop PCs allow you to stretch your workload across multiple screens 27 inches across or larger. Additionally, a desktop can be upgraded with relative ease, whereas most portable devices offer very limited upgradeability or lack any customization potential. We researched and tested some of the top options from well-known brands. Here are the best desktop PCs. The hardware is capable, with an 11th generation Core-i7 processor, a solid NVidia GeForce RTX 3080 Super GPU, 64GB of RAM, and two SSDs for a combined total of 3TB....

We’ve found eight Facebook alternatives showing there’s plenty of social media fish left in the internet sea. The Minds network is accessible via a website and smartphone app, available on both iOS and Android devices. It works very similar to Facebook regarding its user profiles, feeds, posts, sharing, and groups. However, it does set itself apart by incorporating its cryptocurrency, which users can earn by creating engaging content. Subscribers can use the cryptocurrency, the Minds token, to promote posts on the network or exchanged for other crypto and cash....

When looking for a pair of good computer speakers, you’ll obviously want the size and aesthetics to vibe with your current desktop setup, but there are some other things to consider as well. Think about the dB levels and frequency range, both of these metrics measure the loudness and fidelity of your listening experience. While it’s hardly necessary, having a speaker setup that comes with a subwoofer included can also have a compounding effect on your listening experience....

VR gaming is key to the industry right now, and the industry has responded with some amazing titles. They’re journeys to places you’ve only imagined. They get you off your feet and moving to the music. All this can be yours at an affordable price and a little extra room in front of the sofa. The right game is out there for you. Here are some of our favorites. The gameplay is intuitive, yet challenging....

Here are some useful iPhone gestures that you may not have known about. Fix Your Mistakes in Calculator Calculator is an especially handy iPhone app if you need to figure out a tip at a restaurant or run some numbers quickly. While the keys are reasonably large, mistakes happen. This gesture will save some time by letting you erase wrong entries individually instead of clearing the entire number. Once you notice you’ve made a keying mistake, you don’t have to tap the C button and start over....