Researchers recently used a single chip to transfer over one million gigabits of data per second over a fiber optical cable. It’s part of a new wave of chips that could transform the internet. “Internet traffic is increasing, so we need advanced chips to make sure the internet keeps up with demand. If the tech stays stagnant, the growing use will invariably slow down speeds for everyone,” Bob Rogers, the CEO of the data science company Oii....

Facebook, the makers of the Oculus Quest 2, recently released a feature that allows you to see the K830 while you are in VR. This ability makes an incredible difference in using the keyboard, and suddenly it means that actual work in VR is possible. My pulse rose when I first saw my hands floating like ghosts above the virtual K830 keyboard. The sudden merging of physical objects and the virtual world was stunning with its promise....

Internet-Enabled Blu-ray Player If you like movies and you want to get the most from your HDTV, a Blu-ray player is a necessity, and many of today’s units access internet content, including YouTube videos, movies from Netflix, and music from Pandora. Internet-equipped Blu-ray players don’t usually let you access as much online content as an internet-enabled TV, but they do include some of the most popular web widgets, and they sell for as little as $150....

Choosing a head unit can be daunting. They are often expensive, and selecting the wrong one can poorly affect how the system sounds. If this is an upgrade you’re interested in, but you aren’t sure where to start, we’ll walk you through some of the most important factors to consider when choosing a new head unit. Choosing a Head Unit: Important Factors There are four primary factors that can affect the suitability of a head unit for use in any given car sound system....

Some record cleaning brushes even come with a small stylus brush to help keep your turntable’s needle clean. It’s considered good practice to dry clean a vinyl record before and after playing to prevent any build-up — carbon fiber also has the added benefit of reducing static. Just a few, circular sweeps following the grooves is all it takes. The downside is that you will have to take care in handling the vinyl to not leave fingerprints....

So now you might be thinking, “I want to do that! Where do I start?” Here’s everything you need to know. Read the Twitter Parody Account Rules Parody accounts are such a big trend that Twitter has an official rules page specifically for these types of accounts. Twitter has two main rules: Inform followers that the account is a parody in your bio. All you do is type “parody account” somewhere in your bio to follow this rule....

Use USB Devices With iPads With the USB-C Port The 2018 and 2019 iPad Pro models with 11-inch and 12.9-inch screens have a USB-C port. These are the first iPads that do. These models include the next-generation USB-C port that allows you to connect any USB-C device that’s iPad-compatible to an iPad Pro. With these models, the problem of connecting USB devices to the iPad is solved. However, it’s only solved for USB-C accessories....

Modifying the Pasteboard To change the size of the pasteboard, choose Edit > Preferences > Guides & Pasteboard in Windows or InDesign > Preferences > Guides & Pasteboard in MacOS. Under Pasteboard Options, enter new values for Horizontal Margins and Vertical Margins to specify how far the pasteboard extends out from the page or spread. To change the color of the pasteboard in the Preview Mode, select Preview Background and choose a color....

Most temporary files are stored in the Windows Temp folder, the location of which differs from computer to computer. Manually cleaning this out in Windows usually takes less than a minute, but it could take longer depending on how large the collection of temporary files is. How to Delete Temporary Files in Windows Follow these simple steps to delete your temporary Windows files: Using a Command Line Command The steps shown above are considered the normal way to delete temporary files, but you have to do it manually....

How to Turn On the Touchscreen in Windows 10 and 8 To enable the touchscreen in Windows 10 and 8, you need to access the Device Manager. You can access the Device Manager through the Control Panel, but it’s a little faster to access it directly through the search box on the taskbar. How to Force Windows to Check for a Touchscreen If you don’t see an entry for an HID-compliant touchscreen in your Device Manager, there are two possible causes....

How to Enable Data Encryption on iPhone Your iPhone’s data encryption setting is likely already turned on if you have either a passcode or Face ID enabled for unlocking your mobile and logging into apps. Here’s how you can check to see if your data is protected and what to do if it isn’t. Does iPhone Have Encryption? Yes. Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad smart devices all support basic built-in encryption while a passcode is enabled....

How to Search for Missing Apps Not all apps that appear to be missing are actually hidden or gone. Make sure that the apps are truly missing, and not simply moved to another screen or in a folder. After upgrades to iOS, apps are sometimes moved to new folders. If you recently upgraded your operating system, try searching for the app you’re looking for using the built-in Spotlight search tool. If Spotlight doesn’t turn up the app you’re looking for, check to see if Restrictions are enabled in the Settings app....

Add a Dot Anywhere Gmail ignores periods in addresses, so put a dot anywhere in your email, and Gmail will pretend it doesn’t exist. Any website you sign up for, though, will see your dotted email address as different than your non-dotted one; this means you can sign up for multiple accounts on the same website without needing multiple email accounts. Below are some examples. Keep in mind that each address is the exact same, so you could send mail to all of these to reach the same Inbox....

What Are Minecraft Resource Packs? Similar to Minecraft mods, resource packs change certain in-game features. Some examples include: OCD Resource Pack: Improves the graphics by eliminating harsh colors and noise. RealStuff64: Make graphics look more realistic. NatureCraft HD Realism: Changes the graphics to a nature-inspired style. FeatherSong: Changes the graphics to a whimsical, medieval style. No Menu Click: Removes the menu click sound. No God No: Give your character the voice of Michael Scott from The Office....

Now that everyone is bored with geotagging pictures and “checking in” at different locations, it’s time to throw something new in the mix to further reduce our privacy. The Geofence Geofences are imaginary boundaries that can be set up in location-aware applications, allowing users to trigger notifications or other actions when someone with a location-aware device that is being tracked, enters or leaves the predetermined area that was established within the location-aware app....

Check the Temperature Although it’s perfectly normal for computers and smartphones to get warm thanks to the battery heating up, there is, of course, an upper limit to how hot these devices can get before they start overheating. If your laptop feels like it’s running too hot and has started showing performance problems, use a free temperature monitoring tool to see if your laptop is in danger of overheating. You’ll know if your laptop is overheating if you see the telltale signs....

Finding Music for Your Videos Without Violating Copyright Law Using commercial music as the background for your YouTube video without permission might violate U.S. copyright law. The music rights holder could issue a copyright claim on your video, resulting in the video being taken down or the audio stripped from it. The good news is that there are options to help you stay legal with your YouTube music playlist. You aren’t limited to the music on the screen....

How to Access Office Apps Online First, install Office Online from the Chrome Web Store. This extension gives you fast access to open existing Office files stored locally or on OneDrive. It also lets you create new Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from the Chrome browser. Alternatively, go to Office.com and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account. From the browser, you can access Office Online apps. Microsoft also offers these apps, except Microsoft Sway, in the Chrome Web Store:...

How Do I Enable Screen Sharing? If you want to share your Mac screen so you can access it while you’re away or so others can see what you’re doing, you’ll need first to enable the feature. Here’s how to turn Mac screen sharing on. How to Start a Screen Sharing Session If you want to start viewing the screen of another Mac on the same network, the process is pretty straightforward....

Coinbase Account Registration Confirming Your Identity on Coinbase Coinbase will give you the option to confirm your identity via several methods during the account creation process and afterward in the Settings > Security options in your Coinbase Dashboard. You can access these options at any time. Address: You will be asked to fill in your residential address after confirming your phone number in the initial account setup or in Settings > My Profile section of the Dashboard after logging in....