On the outside, both tablets look very similar. They’re rectangular, silver-ish slabs I’ve tricked out with pens and keyboards, sport rugged designs, and are light enough to be easy to carry. It’s not an easy decision to reach for the iPad—the Surface has so many things going for it that I prefer it to the iPad in some instances. These models are among the latest tablet hybrids released by Microsoft and Apple, and they represent two different design philosophies....

Nine hundred dollars for a new soundbar might sound a bit extreme, but Bose’s new high-end Soundbar 900 looks to add a lot to your home entertainment system. Packed with features like support for Dolby Atmos, as well as Bose’s QuietPort tech, Bose says the new soundbar delivers better quality than its previous high-end soundbar, while also bringing your space to life with the sounds of your movies and shows....

Instagram first started asking users to provide a birthday on their account in 2019. However, users with an older account were omitted from the process, at least until now. Instagram has finally started asking more users to add their birthdays to continue viewing sensitive content. It warns that soon including your birthday in your account information will not be optional. While it could lead to some accounts having their reach cut, ultimately, this move will help keep younger users safe from sensitive content they do not need to see....

In 2018, the iPad Pro was a huge leap forward in power, design, and compatibility with then-current and future accessories. It was so good that the 2020 “update” gained nothing more than an upgraded camera. It remains so competitive that the rumored new features for the 2021 iPad Pro barely seem worth the bother. Did Apple make the 2018 iPad Pro too good? “The iPad Pro 2018 was definitely a game-changer,” tech and gadget reviewer Edward Eugen told Lifewire via email....

Skiff Mail is the latest addition to Skiff’s productivity suite, and at first glance, it might even be a little too bare-bones for many people. But the designers at Swift have focussed on making the basics as good as they can and on providing the one thing that you can totally forget about if you use Gmail: Privacy. But is privacy important enough to convince people to move? “Will people move from Gmail to Skiff for privacy concerns?...

These are all faults that can cause an intermittent failure, where the car stereo will sometimes work and sometimes not work, so tracking down the real problem may be difficult unless the fail state lasts long enough to check everything out. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to catch your stereo acting up while you have tools in hand, you may be able to find some clues hidden in the exact fashion that your car stereo stops working....

Driverless vehicles promise safer, slower streets, but private driverless cars are still far from widespread. Meanwhile, cities like Paris and Barcelona are closing city streets to cars, and turning them back over to the residents. Even New York has repurposed on-street parking spaces for use as outdoor restaurant seating during COVID. There’s a momentum, and it’s pushing cars out of cities. Will the likes of the new driverless Cruise, from GM and Honda, be too late?...

Windows 11 Release Date Windows 11 was officially announced on June 24, 2021. The beta version arrived soon after in July, and the full public release of Windows 11 was on October 5, 2021. Windows 11 can be used on older devices through a software update via Windows Update, and newer devices that ship with the OS preinstalled. If your device isn’t eligible for the upgrade, the quickest way to get it is to buy a new device....

Students of all ages, from elementary school to high school, enjoy playing Jeopardy as a fun break from traditional learning. They won’t even realize how much they’re learning! The templates listed below can be opened in PowerPoint or a free presentation software program. Each file can be customized to some degree. Some will have a completely blank board, while others have questions and answers already filled out for you. They can be used for any school subject and are great for homeschooling as well....

Defragmentation, in other words, can help improve your computer’s performance by making the reading of files more efficient, thanks to the fact that all the tiny pieces that make up a single file are right next to each other. All versions of Windows include a built-in defrag program, which we’ve ranked in this list. However, in most cases, a dedicated program, like any of the other ones listed here, will do a better job....

These games are great for kids and adults alike, and they’re organized below by skill level, so it’s easy to find the perfect place to start. Dive on in, and have a blast improving your Spanish! Easier Spanish Games Here’s a list of easier games that will help you learn basic vocabulary, numbers, colors, and basic phrases. Translation Games: These Spanish learning games begin with a lesson that teaches you simple Spanish words, then you use those words and their English translations in activities like Whack-a-Word and Hangman....

The 1More Quad Driver in-ear earphones will keep you wanting to listen to whatever playlist you have in your rotation. These upscale wired earbuds offer a nuanced listening experience that expert and non-audiophile listeners will pick up on with ease. All of the inner workings are backed by impressive credentials. If you’ve ever wanted your listening experience to benefit from an award-winning sound engineer, you’ll find it here. I spent a few days using these earphones to listen to a range of music to see if the claims of cinematic-like audio held true....

When you use Google to find people, you can do so with limited information like just their name, phone number, address, email, etc. You can even use Google to find people with just a single photo! A reverse phone number lookup is possible, too. Using Google as a reverse number search tool is helpful if you already know the phone number, but you’re not sure who owns it. You might do a reverse number lookup on Google if you don’t recognize a caller....

Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Used iPad Here are the top things to consider when shopping for a used iPad: How much should you spend on a used iPad?What’s the difference between a used and refurbished iPad?Where should you buy a used iPad?What condition should a used iPad be in?How old should a used iPad be? How Much Should You Spend on a Used iPad? Where Should I Buy a Used iPad?...

Size Matters Lots of folks tend to focus on the “stick” part of the selfie stick when mulling their options. One of the important pieces of any selfie stick, however, is the cradle attachment that houses the phone. If you use a smaller device, then you’ll be good to go, in general. If you have a larger smartphone such as the iPhone 6 line, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, or even an odd-shaped duck such as the LG G Flex 2, however, you might find that the clamp might not be sizable enough to hold your device....

Why Use People Search Engines Maybe you need to find a long-lost school friend or locate a relative that you haven’t heard from in years. Another reason to use a people search tool is to simply verify information that you have on someone, like your neighbor, a new friend, or a potential employee. People search engines like the ones listed below are super helpful tools that are built with a hyper-focus to find only people-related information....

The Evolution of Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Outlook was introduced to the public in 1997 and was included with Microsoft Office 97. Outlook Express was included with Windows XP (and was the only free version). Since then, Microsoft has released an abundance of updated versions, each offering more features than the one before it. Outlook is included in many of the Microsoft Office application suites, including Office 2010, 2013, and 2016, and Microsoft 365....

About the Path Mobile App Path was a mobile app for iPhones and Android devices that launched in November of 2010. It served as a personal journal for connecting and sharing with close friends and family. Path founder Dave Morin, a former Facebook executive, said the app gave users a place to “capture all the experiences on their path through life.” With Path, users created a multimedia timeline, called a path, consisting of updates and interactions between friends and family....

This week, the company stopped supporting its classic devices running BlackBerry 10, 7.1 OS, and earlier. All older BlackBerry devices not running on Android software will no longer be able to use data, send text messages, access the internet, or make calls. With its trademark thumb-type keyboard and tiny screen, the BlackBerry ushered in the age of smartphones. Today’s iPhones and Android devices are far more powerful, but they are nowhere near as efficient as the BlackBerry at actually getting work done....

Design: Removable bumper case When I first saw the tablet, it kind of reminded me of the Nabi tablet my son had years ago. The large foam-like case gives it a whimsical appearance. It looks like a toy. The case is effective at protecting the tablet though. I dropped it on a concrete surface from a standing position, and it didn’t break the device. The case also has a stand, which lets the child watch content without holding the tablet....