As organizations continue to push and evolve new technologies, devices that accompany the VR world are changing as well. These accessories will help make your headsets comfortable, reliable, and ready to go at a moment’s notice. The best VR accessories can do all of this and more. Read on for our picks of the best VR accessories, from charging docks to carrying cases and just about anything else you can think of....

Picking a projector is tough, as so much depends on the room you’re putting it in and how you use it, whether you decide you want to set it up as a home theater for the family or for outdoor camping trips and business presentations. You’ll also want to know what you need to look for in terms of projector resolution and brightness for your intended purposes. We’ve researched and tested models based on compatibility requirements (for wireless connectivity and computer ports) and various uses....

Most chargers should also work with any brand of rechargeable battery that’s the right type and size. While AA and AAA are the most common sizes supported, some chargers fit other sizes like C or D; check each product for the complete list of compatible sizes. Others can charge up to 16 or even 40 batteries at once. For most people interested in a basic and reliable charger, the Energizer Recharge Pro will get the job done for household devices....

With mirrorless cameras gradually chipping away at the prevalence of DSLRs, there is still good reason to invest in a camera with a mirror, beyond the obvious advantage of a clear, optical viewfinder. Thanks to their decades of service, there is a plethora of affordable, high quality accessories made specifically for DSLRs, and whether you’re just beginning your journey as a photographer, or even if you’re a long time professional, the potential cost savings and creative flexibility this wide range of available equipment affords is not to be ignored....

While some have extra-thick padding for comfort, others have different surface options that prioritize either speed or control. You can also choose if you want low or moderate friction, which will impact how much you feel the surface under your hand. If you aren’t so serious about these details, you can prioritize aesthetics and go with a pad that matches your setup. Choose from bold graphics, subdued neutrals, and even customizable lighting options that’ll really complete your gaming station....

With the way the market has absolutely exploded in the last few years, finding the best headphones can now be a tricky proposition. It’s largely a matter of prioritizing what’s most important for you, whether that’s pure audio quality, comfort, wired/wireless, and what features you value most. If you’re mostly wearing cans on your noisy commute, noise-canceling is essential. Watch a ton of movies with headphones? You’ll probably want some kind of virtual surround sound capability....

“The cross-platform, uber-popular timeline-based video editor that’s long set the standard for video editing software.” “An essential multitasking tool that’s perfect for beginners or aspiring filmmakers.” Best for Macs: Apple Final Cut Pro at apple.com “Treads the line between a consumer product and one for professionals who need powerful editing tools.” “Built specifically with beginners in mind, offering special features that make it a breeze to create.” Best Value: Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 Ultimate at Best Buy “Offers a host of post effects that put this thing way out of its price class....

Google’s latest update for the Pixel adds Pocket Operator, a music app based on Swedish synthesizer company Teenage Engineering’s hardware devices of the same name. So far, Pocket Operator is Pixel-exclusive, and while it doesn’t bring the entire PO hardware experience to your phone, it brings its spirit. And while it’s already way better than Teenage Engineering’s lackluster iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, it probably won’t replace the hardware in your pocket....

Launch the Archive Utility Preferences You’ll find the Archive Utility in your computer’s System folder at /System/Library/CoreServices/Applications (or at /System/Library/CoreServices in pre-Yosemite versions). Archive Utility opens without presenting a window; instead, there’s just a set of menus along the top of the screen. To change the utility’s defaults, open Archive Utility > Preferences. Manage Archive Utility Preferences The Preferences window is broken into two sections: one for expanding files, and the other, for compressing them....

The lower layers deal with electrical signals, chunks of binary data, and routing of these data across networks. Higher levels cover network requests and responses, representation of data, and network protocols, as seen from a user’s point of view. The OSI model was originally conceived as a standard architecture for building network systems, and many popular network technologies today reflect the layered design of OSI. Physical Layer At Layer 1, the Physical layer of the OSI model is responsible for the ultimate transmission of digital data bits from the Physical layer of the sending (source) device over network communications media to the Physical layer of the receiving (destination) device....

Last month, the Indian financial services app, Paytm, was temporarily removed from the Play Store. The ouster created an uproar in India’s tech community that echoes growing calls around the world for a reexamination of Apple and Google’s practices. “Google’s monopoly is bad in the app space for both the developers and the end-user,” Ashish Rattan, co-founder and CTO of app development agency NeotericAI, said in an email interview. “Google charges 30 percent on in-app purchases....

Pretty much every cheap synthesizer comes with a keyboard attached, and if you walk into your local music gear store, you’ll see a bunch of inexpensive MIDI keyboards that can be hooked up to a computer or iPad to play amazing software instruments. Those keyboards are fine for folks who just need something small and portable or don’t care about much other than being able to enter notes into an app....

I’m used to more exciting sounding technology, but it turns out this little understated box is incredibly helpful. Sure, you’ll never boast about it to your friends in the same way you would a new smartwatch, but you’ll find it a fantastic time saver while you work. It’s a small box that offers USB and Bluetooth connectivity so you don’t have to keep it near your PC, but you probably will anyway....

They have a multicolor cyberpunk style that’s like nothing else on the market. But after using them for a few weeks, I can recommend the T2 for their outstanding sound and build quality, as well. They offer a terrific and reasonably priced alternative to the plasticky earbuds that are so common for less-expensive audio equipment. This was my first time buying wired earphones in years. I own both the Apple AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max....

If you’re planning on working through this unique game from Square-Enix, here are a few suggestions to help you brave enemy attacks and the in-game economy. Download and Play the Demo From the Nintendo 3DS eShop “Bravely Default” has a 3DS demo you can download for free from the Nintendo 3DS eShop. But whereas most demos simply offer you a snippet of the full game, the “Bravely Default” preview is a self-contained adventure....

What Is Rooting? The Android phone runs an operating system designed for commercial and private use. Like most operating systems, several features are disabled. Phone manufacturers lock their devices to prevent you from unintentionally damaging the phone or exposing the phone to security risks. They also lock devices to prevent you from removing apps they installed, or from switching carriers. Rooting removes all limitations and grants full access to the operating system....

Circle—currently in testing—lets you chat with up to 150 hand-picked people, followers or not. This adds a certain kind of trust and privacy, and could introduce crucial context into a medium that chronically lacks it. “By allowing Twitter users to select who they talk with and who they invite into their ‘circle,’ it makes it much more like a private party than a town hall,” privacy advocate and founder of Restore Privacy Bill Mann told Lifewire via email....

How to Check Who Unfollowed You: The Manual Way The most basic way to check to see who unfollowed you on Instagram is to do it manually by staying on top of your exact follower count and specific users. If you notice your follower count goes down, you can then investigate the “Following” lists of those specific users to verify whether or not they’re still following you. This is obviously very time-consuming and impractical work — especially when you have a lot of followers who fluctuate regularly....

Changing Data With the CEILING Function Like other rounding functions, the CEILING function alters the data in your worksheet and, therefore, affects the results of any calculations that use the rounded values. As an alternative, Excel has formatting options that allow you to change the number of decimal places displayed by your data without changing the numbers themselves. Making formatting changes to data does not affect calculations. Excel CEILING Function A function’s syntax refers to the function’s layout and includes its name, brackets, and arguments....

Cloud Computing - Remote File Servers To remotely access files from anywhere without having to set up any hardware, turn to cloud computing services, specifically online backup and file syncing web apps. Dedicated file-syncing services and applications are designed to keep your most important documents accessible wherever you go. Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google Drive provide access, editing, and sharing capabilities wherever you have internet. The basic plans are free and additional storage space is available for a low fee....