The Nintendo Switch Lite is in the same console generation as the Nintendo Switch and supports the same library of games and apps, but it’s unable to connect to TV sets and is primarily designed for handheld or portable gameplay only. What Is Nintendo Switch? Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch console in early-2017. It features an entirely new library of video games with superior graphics to those released on the Wii U and 3DS....

Reports are once again swirling that Valve is dipping its toe into the hardware game. According to ArsTechnica, the PC gaming giant is currently working on a handheld PC console codenamed “SteamPal.” This isn’t the first time that the company has tried its hand at making hardware, and it has seen some success with the Valve Index in the VR realm, but pretty much every other attempt at making hardware has flopped in some way....

Nowadays it seems like we all have a streaming box or smart TV to watch what we want, when we want it. If you’ve often dreamed of streaming your PC games to your TV, let me introduce you to the Nvidia Shield TV Pro. This streaming box packs a Tegra X1+ processor and Dolby Vision to bring GeForce Now and stellar 4K video to your living room almost instantaneously. Design: Aggressively functional Compared to the base Shield TV, the Shield TV Pro has more ports and a more aggressive design....

British-Polish startup Walletmor hopes to make this frustrating experience a thing of the past. Its solution is a payment device that it wants to implant in your arm, and it promises to solve the common security issues that plague traditional card payment mechanisms. “I think Walletmor are at the forefront of this emerging field,” Alex Lennon, Founder of Dynamic Devices and one of Walletmor’s early adopters, told Lifewire over email....

How Does PlayStation VR Work? Since the PS4 is less powerful than VR-capable PCs, the PSVR includes a processor unit to handle 3D audio processing and other behind the scenes tasks. This unit sits between the PlayStation VR headset and the television, allowing you to leave the PlayStation VR hooked in while playing non-VR games. One of the most important things about virtual reality is head tracking, which allows games to respond when you move your head....

QLED and OLED TVs have much in common. Generally, factors such as display resolutions (1080p, 4K, 8K), specific HDR format compatibility, smart TV technologies, and form factors (for example, flat or curved screen) vary by manufacturer and model, regardless of the LED technology used to display images. Here, we take a look at how the two technologies differ in ways that can affect your TV viewing experience. Overall Findings Your best choice in a TV depends largely on your viewing habits....

It’s healthy to fear fire. As a fictional doctor’s monster has exclaimed time and time again, in certain instances, “fire bad.” So it’s easy for those not quite on board with electric vehicles (EVs) to look at the recent Bolt recall and believe that EVs are ticking timebombs ready to engulf our lives and homes in ion-charged flames. The reality is that all vehicles have the potential to become a fireball....

You’re probably never going to graft anti-lock brakes onto your Chevy Bel Air, and retrofitting air conditioning or power steering can be a bear. Still, the biggest sticking point for many people is the difficulty in replacing a classic car radio. Why Replacement Is Challenging Even if you have a classic car radio that still works the same as it did the day it rolled off the factory line, your entertainment options are limited....

SD2F files hold audio data and other information relevant in the Pro Tools application. It’s also used for exchanging information between digital audio workstation (DAW) programs. Corel’s Roxio Toast software can archive an audio disc as a Roxio Jam Disc Image file, and it uses the Sound Designer II Audio format to do it. This type of SD2F file is a full backup copy of the disc. Some Sound Designer audio files may use the SD2 file extension instead, most likely when used in the Windows version of the software....

Hands-free communication has become an absolute necessity for many people. For anyone who spends a lot of time talking on their phone, comfort and audio quality are a big deal. The Sennheiser Presence-UC promises the high standards of quality and comfort that its venerable brand is known for, but can this earpiece match up to the best Bluetooth headsets? Design: Portable and elegant The Presence-UC is a classy looking device....

Snow Photography Preparation Tips Photographing objects in the snow has a lot of challenges, some of which you cannot prepare for ahead of time. After all, winter weather rarely proves predictable. Prepare for changes in lighting with the right accessories. The warm golden light at dawn, combined with the cold blue tones of snow, glows with an opalescent luster. (Alternatively, you could shoot at sunset for similarly dramatic images.) Plus, the snow will be relatively untouched by footprints if you get up early....

SSDs generally come in two main flavors, SATA SSDs and M.2 SSDs, which vary wildly in terms of performance, cost, and compatibility. When shopping for additional storage, it’s typically a question of cost per GB, in which case, SATA SSDs will almost always prove to be the clear winner. These pocket-sized drives are a solid compromise between performance and cost, providing better transfer speeds than traditional “spinning-platter” hard drives, without being exorbitantly expensive....

The highlight of the Windows 10 Instagram app is its support for Instagram Stories, which look significantly better when viewed on a Surface screen as opposed to on a smaller mobile device. In addition to the video being larger, several stories are now displayed at the same time, giving you more control over what you watch next as opposed to just blindly swiping like before. Download For: Unlike its rival, Adobe InDesign, which requires a recurring paid subscription, Affinity Publisher is fully unlocked after its initial purchase, which makes it a much cheaper option for Surface owners expecting to use it for years to come....

You can find the Discover Weekly playlist by accessing your playlists in Spotify. It will likely be listed as the first one. When you hear a song you like, add it to your Spotify, add it to another playlist, go to the album it’s from, and more. At this point, creating a playlist folder can only be made from the Spotify desktop app. Navigate to File in the top menu (three-dot menu > File) and select New Playlist Folder....

How to Enable Gmail Shortcuts To use Gmail shortcuts, you must first enable them in the Settings menu. How to Create, Send, and Forward Email With Gmail keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly create, send, and forward Gmail messages: Create a new message (C): Press the C key to create a new message.Create a new message in a new tab (D): Press the D key to create a new message in a new browser tab....

But there are a lot of things to consider, from the number of speakers (such as 5.1, 7.1, and 9.1 setups). For example, a 5.1 system includes a woofer and five speakers— a front left, front right, front center, surround right, and surround left—while larger setups include even more speakers. If that’s just too many speakers, our experts say you should just buy the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite, which has a main soundbar, two small speakers and two bass speakers to put behind you....

These devices use a combination of gradually-brightening light and sound to cue your body’s natural wake-up response, resulting in a more relaxed (and less groggy) morning. They can also be a great antidote to dark winter mornings. Most wake-up lights take 20 or 30 minutes to reach full brightness and some even simulate the red-to-white colors of a sunrise. By the time the alarm comes on, your body is ready to wake up and there’s a light on beside your bed....

In fact, we made sure every program below is legitimately freeware, meaning that they don’t require that you donate, purchase add-ons, stop using it after so many days, pay for additional features, etc. You can use these tools without watermarks for as long as you like. DVDs can be ripped to a number of video file formats such as MOV, MP4, M4V, WMV, or AVI. Presets for Apple, Android, Microsoft, Sony, and more are available for ripping DVDs to device-compatible formats if you don’t know what file type to choose....

When searching for your new speakers, you will need to keep in mind the size, Bluetooth capabilities, and powered vs passive output. Those points should be the key factors in your decision. Make sure to measure the spot you decide to make your designated speaker area to ensure a perfect fit. If weight can be an issue, make sure to purchase lightweight speakers. Next, if you will be streaming audio from your smartphone or computer, Bluetooth is a crucial feature you will need....

One other important consideration that’s unique to laptops is the form factor as it relates to portability. Unlike desktop PCs, laptops can travel with you or stay put. Depending on how you’ll use it, a smaller display and lighter overall build could be better for business and traveling. Even if you opt for a laptop with a larger 15-inch or 17-inch display, you could cover your bases by making sure you can connect to an external display if desired....