How to Remote Unlock Your Android There are several ways to remote unlock Android when you can’t get past the lock screen. To gain access to your Android, either reset your PIN or password remotely, root your phone to change its settings, or reset the phone. Use Google Find My Device For years, the Google Find My Device web app made it possible for users to change the lock screen PIN....

Samsung’s flagship TV line-up is known for its Quantum Dot technology, which promises over 1 billion vibrant color shades. The letter “Q” is used as shorthand to both represent this Quantum Dot technology, as well as many other features Samsung can attach a sense of proprietary advantage to, including Q|Style, which is a blanket term for their clean cable solution, wide viewing angle, ambient mode, and sleek 360-degree exterior design....

Modern-day smartphones are incredibly capable handheld computers, and many of us rely on them to stay in touch, take photos, navigate the world, and even do our jobs. Luckily, Apple and Google alike offer cloud backups of files and settings to ensure you have a copy of your critical stuff, but as your stash of photos, videos, and other stuff piles up over the years, your monthly or annual fee will increase with your storage needs....

What is a Blu-ray Player? Blu-ray Disc players can play HD (1080p) content in addition to DVDs and CDs, while 4K Ultra (ultra-high definition) Blu-ray players can also play 4K Blu-ray videos. All Blu-ray players have video upscaling capability, which provides a visible improvement, though DVDs won’t look as good as actual Blu-ray discs. Most players can stream audio and video content from services like Netflix and Hulu, local home networks (PCs and media servers), and compatible USB devices like flash drives....

“I think a lot of people will hold off for Apple Silicon,” Cult of Mac author Leander Kahney told Lifewire via iMessage. “My iMac is getting pretty long in the tooth and normally I’d certainly be in the market for one of these new ones. But I can make it putter along for another year.” The Best iMac Yet The new iMac looks just the same as it has since 2012....

The different components on a laptop aren’t as easy to replace as are the ones in a desktop computer, but it certainly is possible to upgrade a laptop if you have the patience and proper tools. That said, some of the suggestions below involve using external hardware to supplement for outdated, missing, or damaged internal components. Skip down to the section below that relates to your specific reason for wanting to upgrade or replace your laptop....

What Is a Smart TV, Anyway? In a nutshell, a smart TV connects directly to the internet and incorporates an operating system/platform that lets you access, manage, and view online and network-based media content like Hulu or Netflix without the need to use an additional device such as a Roku or Fire Stick. How Smart TVs Work Smart TVs access online content by connecting to the same broadband router and Ethernet or Wi-Fi network you use to connect your computer to the internet....

Breaking Down the Speakers The CS line of Sony speakers is more expensive than those made by Pioneer. However, the Sony speakers are larger and look more capable. The Sony CS speaker line comprises four models, as detailed below. Together, these models make up a traditional 5.1 speaker system, each sporting the Sony High-Res Audio logo. SS-CS3 tower speaker: Features two 5.25-inch woofers, a 1-inch tweeter, and a 0.5-inch super tweeter....

The SureCall Flare Booster Kit is a user-friendly cell phone signal booster for either a home or a small business. The SureCall Flare boosts signal speed for any cellular device tied to major carriers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile), and is an attractive, low-profile piece of tech. The whole kit comes at a great price point, which makes it hard to see how you could go wrong with this option, particularly if you’re in the market for a booster that covers up to 2,500 square feet of space....

Researchers have created a robotic manipulation system that uses a two-stage learning process to enable a robot to perform complex dough-manipulation tasks. The method, detailed in a new paper, allows robots to do things like cutting and spreading dough or gathering pieces of dough from around a cutting board. “It may sound funny, but pizza-making is an extraordinary test for robots,” AI researcher Adrian Zidaritz, who was not involved in the study, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Researchers from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have reportedly found a way to significantly increase the lifetime of batteries. It’s one of a growing number of advances in the field of energy storage. “This type of research is important, and eventually these theoretical and experimental findings should translate to longer battery life, which is important from both an environmental and economic standpoint,” Jack Kavanaugh, CEO of energy storage company Nanotech Energy, who was not involved in the Japanese study, said in an email interview....

Telegram is now No. 1 on a list of most-downloaded non-gaming apps globally, according to Notebook Check, citing data from mobile analyst firm Sensor Tower. The app also is No. 1 on Google Play and No. 4 on Apple’s App Store. Users say they are tapping the app to make sure their messages stay safe. “Telegram is privacy-friendly,” Marie Denis-Massé, the founder of Women Make, a Telegram community of more than 1,000 women founders and makers, said in an email interview....

VCR technology wouldn’t become mainstream until later in the decade. Still, this early effort proved the technology’s potential and sparked consumer interest in the tech. This announcement was part of a shift in focus in CES. Initially centered on music and then video, the show’s expansion made room for new categories throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Today, CES hosts announcements that span every type of consumer electronics, from amplifiers to robot vacuums....

If you’re not interested in specs and just want something that works, our experts think you shouldjust buy the Rotibox Bluetooth Beanie Hat. It’s a comfortable beanie with plenty of color options and solid connectivity. All in all, finding the best Bluetooth beanie comes down to your priorities, so read on below to see a few of our favorites. One minor downside is that the USB recharge takes about two and a half hours....

One of the most powerful models on the list is Brother DCP-L5500DN Printer. This printer can process up to 42 pages for “print and copy” a minute making it perfect for small business owners. If you’d like more options for functions, the Canon imageCLASS MF267dw may suit your needs. This device can fax, print, copy, and more! The best monochrome laser printers do more than just print because they are versatile to fulfill many needs....

You can cash in on 3D printing in several ways. Even if you don’t own a 3D printer, you can sell your 3D objects or designs or teach other people how to 3D print. Regardless of where you are in the printing or designing process, it takes only a little digging to see how the money can come in. Sell Your Designs One of the best ways to make money with a 3D printer doesn’t require that you own a 3D printer....

Small enough for easy one-handed use, with a weather-sealed magnesium frame, the X-T2 is as tough as it is attractive. The continuous autofocus system, a weak point of the previous model, has received a major upgrade, and can now handle fast-action scenes with ease. Shooting 4K video at 24, 25, or 30fps, the automatic white balance and exposure are both excellent, meaning you’ll get quality footage with little effort in a wide range of situations....

The body of the camera itself is typical Canon style, black and textured with no real special features that help make it stand out from the crowd. That said, it offers fantastic ergonomics in the hand while shooting and a weather-sealed body protects it against the elements. The 3.2 fixed-position LCD pairs with a 100 percent coverage viewfinder that offers .71x magnification, which is excellent. To aid with shooting, Canon added a whopping 61-point autofocus that is among the highest precision of any DSLR on the market today....

“The most well-rounded package: hyper-fast download speeds, flexible bundle options, and a large network.” Best Budget: Frontier Communications “Even as the price increases, its services tend to be cheaper than other leading providers.” Best Value: Spectrum Internet “With simple plan choices, easy installation, no contracts, and no hidden fees, Spectrum is a great value.” Best for TV and Internet: Mediacom “You can create your ideal TV/internet bundle.” Best for Gaming: Verizon Fios “Boasts having low latency, which leads to a seamless gaming experience....

Alternatively, one of the best things about the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite is that it’s incredibly varied. With a strong games lineup, players can return to childhood favorites like Mario or Zelda while also discovering newer experiences like Hades or Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Thanks to the majority of games providing simple-to-learn controls, it’s the ideal console for those new to gaming as well as old hands. Find your next favorite from our picks for the best Nintendo Switch games....