The keyboard alternatives arrive as a recent study claims that handwriting is better for the brain than typing. Apple recently added Scribble with its release of iOS 14, a feature that uses handwriting recognition to enter text on iPads. Meanwhile, a bunch of tablets have recently been released that focus on handwriting, such as the electronic paper-based reMarkable 2. “Handwriting has traditionally had a number of advantages over typing,” tech analyst Ross Rubin of Reticle Research said in an email interview....

As part of an amendment to the Nordic kingdom’s 2009 Marketing Act, the new regulations require that all retouched photos used for advertising or marketing (including promo posts on social media) be labeled as edited. The Norwegian law covers all social media channels and applies to brands and influencers posting for commercial purposes, even in cases where just a filter was used. “I think, for the most part, adults understand that most images they see are retouched....

“I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy until recently. Seeing people accept me for who I am without me having to pretend or be something else because I saw it work for other people,” she said in a phone interview with Lifewire. Floskeee is, before anything, comedic relief in the most literal sense of the phrase. Her community of “roasting trolls” puts the joke before everything else. A little irreverence goes a long way here, but like most comedy, this lively streaming star’s infectious personality comes from rocky beginnings....

How to Bi-Wire Bi-Wire Details There are some potential benefits to bi-wiring, although it’s not guaranteed due to the subjectivity of sound. However, before you start, you’ll have to make sure the option even exists. A speaker must have separate terminals (two pairs of binding posts) for the woofer and midrange/tweeter. They’re sometimes marked by the designation “high” and “low.” Other times, they’re not marked at all. If you’re unsure, it’s recommended to reference the owner’s manual for further information before attempting to bi-wire any speakers....

Fortunately, you don’t need a special message blocker to do so; you can block texts on iPhone and Android using settings built-in to those devices. However, the method you need to use to block numbers is different depending on the app you use to send messages. Another way to stop a number from texting you is to log in to your carrier’s website to access your account and set up message blocking....

The phones, tablets, and gizmos that can be delivered straight to your door vary in subtle but delightful ways from the ones you can pick up at Best Buy. It’s sometimes hard to tell exactly what you are getting and the warranty service might be sketchy. But the uncertainty can be half the fun, some say. “Gadgets from overseas come a lot cheaper than the stuff made home, therefore you can find pretty good deals at low prices,” Zohar Gilad, the co-founder and CEO of InstantSearch+....

How to Change the Startup Sound in Windows 11 & 10 It’s easy to change system sounds in Windows 11 or pick different sounds in Windows 10 because Microsoft provides a tool built right into the OS. Changing the startup sound is a different thing entirely. Fortunately, however, since we know where the Windows startup sound file is located, we can replace it with a different file that we’d rather use instead....

Like most things in the technology world, your motherboard software (BIOS) occasionally gets updated, sometimes to fix bugs and other times to add new features. As part of some hardware troubleshooting processes, especially those that involve new RAM or a new CPU that won’t work correctly, updating BIOS to the latest version is a good thing to try. Below are six different methods for checking the BIOS version installed on your motherboard:...

Get High-Speed Data The faster your internet connection, the better, and this is especially true if you’re one of the growing numbers of remote workers — employees, freelancers, and business owners — who work out of their homes. When you work from home, you need to perform as well as — or better than — your office-based and remote counterparts. A fast internet service helps you get your job done quicker....

Combine the ROUND and SUM Functions Combining the operations of two or more functions, such as ROUND and SUM, in a single formula within Excel is referred to as a nesting function. Nesting is accomplished by having one function act as an argument for the second function. Follow this tutorial and learn how to properly nest functions and combine operations in Microsoft Excel. Begin by entering the data in rows 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shown in the image above....

iOS 10 and Later Prior to the release of iOS 10, the only option you had with Game Center was to hide it in a folder. That changed with iOS 10 when Apple ended Game Center as a standalone app, so it is no longer present as an app icon on devices running iOS 10 and later. Game Center’s features are now integrated into the phone as functions that apps can use if a game developer chooses....

Your salaries in previous full-time jobsThe salary others are making in your fieldA salary that is necessary to maintain your lifestyle, including non-business related expensesThe salary of available jobs in your area that you are qualified for If you are freelancing on your own, your salary should include not just the amount you need to maintain your desired lifestyle, but also a reasonable amount of profit. This profit may be your savings or may go back into your business....

What is Statistical Significance? Imagine you want to know which of two dice will give a better score. You roll the first die and get a 2; you roll the second die and get a 6. Does this tell you the second die usually gives higher scores? If you answered, “Of course not,” then you already have some understanding of statistical significance. You understand the difference was due to the random change in the score, each time a die is rolled....

Find Apps That Can Access Your Gmail Account You may have given several websites and services access to some of your Gmail information in the past. Even if you no longer use a service, it can still access your Gmail account. This Gmail management function resides in the web browser, not the app. To find out which websites and apps have been granted access to your Gmail account data in the past and to revoke access: You may not want to remove access to some sites or apps....

Causes of Black Screen in Windows 10 Unlike Windows errors that provide an error message, like blue screen errors, black screen errors don’t give you anything to go on. This situation can be caused by a wide variety of software and hardware problems, including: The display is off: Some displays will turn off automatically when no video input is received, which will result in a black screen if the computer stopped sending a signal momentarily....

Why Is My Windows 11 Microphone Not Working? Your Windows 11 microphone may not work a variety of reasons. The most common include: Microphone is not connected or loosely connected.Microphone is turned off.Audio input is muted on your Windows 11 PC.Audio input is muted on your headset or microphone.The incorrect microphone is selected in Windows. Missing device drivers.Faulty microphone hardware. How to Fix It When a Windows 11 Microphone Is Not Working Follow these steps to troubleshoot your microphone....

Exchange Nook Miles for Bell Vouchers During your playtime with New Horizons, you’ll be earning Nook Miles for doing various and assorted in-game tasks. These have no monetary value by themselves, but you can take these Nook Miles to the Nook Stop machine in Resident Services. On the bottom right corner of Resident Services is a terminal. Within the terminal menu, you can redeem your Nook Miles for a number of rewards, one such being a Bell Voucher....

Can You Get Minecraft for Free? There are a few ways to play Minecraft for free: Download a free trial. Play Minecraft in browser mode. Use an unauthorized hacking tool. Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. It’s not exactly free, but if you’re already a subscriber, you can play at no additional cost. If you own an older version of the game, you may be able to upgrade to the latest edition for free....

How to Install the iOS 12.5.4 Update on Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Apple released the iOS 12.5.4 update in mid-2021 for some older iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch models to fix three security issues that could give other parties access to a device. Here’s what you need to do to install the iOS 12.5.4 update on your old iPod Touch, iPad, or iPhone. Which Apple Devices Can Get the iOS 12....

Indents: What They Are and How to Use Them An indent sets the distance between the left and the right margins. It’s also used in bullets and numbering to ensure that the text lines up properly. Indents are displayed on the Ruler. If the Ruler doesn’t show at the top of the document, click the Ruler checkbox on the View tab. The indent marker consists of two triangles and a rectangle....