Your Camera Lens’ Enemy Camera lens fungus is one of those problems that you may not have heard about much, but depending on the climate in your location, it could be a problem with which you should familiarize yourself. Moisture trapped inside or on the camera’s surface causes lens fungus, where, when combined with warmth, the fungus can grow from the moisture. The fungus, as it grows, almost looks like a small spider web on the interior surface of the lens....

iTunes Basics These are the essentials you need for a complete foundation of iTunes features and functions. Whether you use a Mac or Windows PC, you need to know how to install iTunes, create an account and Apple ID, authorize computers, learn what files iTunes can use, and understand the importance of deauthorizing a computer. Install iTunes on Mac Install iTunes on Windows Creating an iTunes Account Authorizing Computers How to Deauthorize iTunes on old or dead computers/devices Using iTunes Gift Cards File Compatibility guide...

Depending on your recording needs and situations, one may be the better option over the other. The thing is, it’s difficult to tell the different types apart by looking at the microphone. Whether you plan to create a podcast or newscast, record music, or entertain an evening of karaoke at home, a dependable microphone plays a crucial role. Although most microphones stick to a familiar form, you can find ones exhibiting creativity with different shapes and sizes....

The mini3 by DDPai is unique among the dashboard cams we’ve tested because its primary function is as a social media and photography device, rather than as a basic security camera for your car. The picture quality was the best among the car cams we reviewed and is by far the most stylish and discreet. What really makes it stand out is the mobile app, which adds a social media element that makes owing this device a lot of fun....

Depending on the specific home theater receiver, video connection options may include HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, or Composite Video. However, does that mean that you are required to connect all your video source signals (such as VCR, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and cable/satellite) to your home theater receiver? The answer depends on the capabilities of your home theater receiver and how you want your home theater system to be organized. If you prefer, you can bypass the home theater receiver for routing video signals and instead connect the video signal source device directly to your TV or video projector....

What You’ll Need Before You Begin Depending on the complexity of the job, you’re likely to need: Wire strippersSoldering iron or crimping toolDigital multimeter (or a test light in a pinch)Solder or butt connectorsProperly sized gauge wireElectrical tape or heat shrink Check the Circuits Use a wiring diagram (if you have one) to find the wires to connect your new equipment. Use a digital multimeter (DMM) to check that you have the right wires, check the circuit polarity, and verify the proper voltage....

Multimeter A multimeter’s measurement flexibility combined with its precision and accuracy makes multimeters a useful tool in any electronics lab. Multimeters measure both AC and DC voltage and current as well as resistance. Multimeters are often used in troubleshooting designs and testing prototype circuits. Multimeter accessories include transistor testing modules, temperature sensor probes, high voltage probes, and probe kits. Multimeters are available for as little as $10 and can run several thousand for a high-accuracy, high-precision benchtop unit....

While any Qi-certified wireless charger can provide basic charging speeds, the best wireless chargers are not only widely compatible, but also deliver the fastest charging speeds for your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or other Android smartphone. After all, one of the benefits of wireless charging it being able to simply drop your smartphone down for a quick top-up, and in that case, you want to get as much power into it as quickly as you can....

Facebook continues to deal with fallout over its decision to allow right-wing activists and militia groups to organize counter-protests on the platform in response to the most recent Jacob Blake BLM uprising in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In response, non-binary software engineer Ashok Chandwaney resigned from the company, citing Facebook’s continued failure to curb hate and the spread of violent rhetoric. “I’m quitting because I can no longer stomach contributing to an organization that is profiting off hate in the US and globally,” they wrote in their resignation letter published by The Washington Post....

Considerations in Choosing Wireless Speakers The quality of wireless speakers varies depending on the model. While cheaply-made ones often sound tinny and distorted, higher-end models can deliver good audio quality. Better-made units also last longer. Other characteristics of good wireless speakers include: Compatibility: Capable of connecting to a range of other devices via industry-standard technologies.Portability: Lightweight enough to move from location to location, with good battery life (for battery-powered ones).Style: Aesthetic appeal....

Apple has very few forced schedules these days. Now that it controls all the hardware and software in its devices, it can release things when they’re ready and not before. Except the iPhone. Apple announces a new version of its biggest moneymaker every September, and along with it comes the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, ready or not. This year, Apple has decided that iPadOS 16 needs more time and will most likely release it along with this year’s version of macOS in October....

Google is launching a Maps feature to make it easier for users to see wildfires. The new wildfire layer on Maps will show most major fires, and those demanding evacuations, around the world. It’s one of an increasing number of apps aimed at warning people of wildfires as the threat grows. “Knowing that a fire is just behind a ridge or above on the hills is very important information,” Albert Simeoni, a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who researches wildland fire behavior and impact, told Lifewire in an email interview....

The thick plastic frames look pretty cool, and they have one killer feature: real-time transcription, and translation, of the world around you. Instead of trying to be an all-purpose computer, like a cellphone, and squeeze every possible function into a wearable device, these AR Translation glasses are focused on one task. The reality of battery life and connectivity might take a while to catch up, and privacy-wise, these are a nightmare, but the core premise is excellent and easy to understand....

The metaverse concept is a shared virtual platform that people can use to move through digital environments. At the moment, you can think of Horizon Worlds as a casual multiplayer game with the potential to be much more. The software requires a Facebook account and lets you hang out with up to 20 people at a time in a virtual space. You can zip between different “worlds” within the software by clicking your controller....

No one expected the Berlin-based software company to launch a new mobile app last week, let alone something so focused and polished. If you’re expecting a touchscreen version of the Ableton Live digital audio workstation (DAW), then you—like many serial music-forum complainers—will be disappointed. But if you want somewhere to quickly sketch out your musical ideas on the go, then move them into Live later, you’re in for a huge—and inexpensive—treat....

A portmanteau of his name, Anthony, and the Greek goddess of love and pleasure, Antphrodite is your spiritual healer decked out in an all-pink room full of fluffy decor and a vibrant aesthetic with the intention of bringing a little color to a dark world. “I realized I was always the one to stand out…and it wasn’t until I got older that I realized that’s a strength in the digital space or the entertainment space,” he said in a phone interview with Lifewire....

Automation is nothing new, but it’s certainly a trend humans should be wary of. A 2019 report from the Brookings Institution cautioned that industries considered to be at high risk for automation—including production, food service, and transportation—amounted to around 25% of all jobs in the US. Men, youth, and workers from under-represented groups are expected to be the demographics most impacted by automation, according to the report. Despite those risks, experts say there’s still time to turn things around and make sure automation works for us, rather than against us....

Facebook recently said its new augmented reality interface would use wristbands that translate neural signals into actions. It’s part of a growing number of attempts to allow computers to understand the brain, experts say. “The most exciting applications, in my opinion, are for the medical field and space exploration,” Jose Morey, a former advisor to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said in an email interview. “Utilizing this type of technology for patients that have lost the use of an extremity or post-amputation for a biomechatronic restoration....

Should you pay to do it, or can you run a free people search? The answer is clear: there are lots of ways to find someone for free. However, there are also plenty of people finder sites that aren’t free that you can either pay a one-time fee to use or subscribe to as a monthly service. “Is a Paid Site Better Than a Free-of-Charge People Finder?” Not necessarily. Not all people finders that cost are automatically better than free ones....

Microsoft recently announced that Outriders, a new looter shooter from developer People Can Fly, will arrive on the Game Pass service at launch. This move brings one of the first big third-party releases of the year to Game Pass subscribers. Microsoft also added Octopath Traveler, Undertale and other games to the service this past week, bringing more value to Game Pass. Not only does this help cement the impact that Microsoft is having on how gamers spend money on new games, but it also brings the game to many users who might not have been able to purchase it at full price when it launched....