To help minimize distractions and create the best lighting conditions, you should choose a softbox size and shape that’s right for your project. You’ll also want to consider the features and accessories, such as stand heights, carrying cases, and the lighting temperatures and switches, that will help you achieve the desired effect. There are tons of options for soft lighting kits and supporting accessories in various styles, sizes, and with special features....

However, not all virus removal tools are standalone. Some are included in antivirus applications. Either way, the perform the same task—scan a system for malicious files and then remove those files. We reviewed dozens of both stand alone virus removal tools and virus removal tools that are part of antivirus applications. These are the best free antivirus removal tools we found. Unless it happens to be a persistent (aka recurring) virus infection....

Below is a list of music editors that can do all these things and more. Some are free and others have a free trial period. Upload the song from your computer, a URL, or your Google Drive or Dropbox account, and then clip out the ends you don’t want to be part of the ringtone. Finally, just save it in the right format for your phone. MP3Cut.net should be able to make ringtones for all phones....

It’s necessary to clarify that wireless mics fulfill the basic requirements of microphones. Wireless microphones, like wired microphones, transmit a signal. Some microphones, wireless or wired, present issues with frequency selection. We’ve researched the best wireless microphones to determine how stable and noise-free transmissions and signals are for wireless microphones. Are you ready to be free from cables and leads? We’ll be the first to say that wireless microphones offer fewer drawbacks than wired mics....

While smartphones alone are still a great way of staying in touch during an emergency, but still rely on their own batteries and lose much of their utility in rural areas or if nearby cellphone towers are inoperative. Emergency radios not only use a fraction of the power it takes to keep your smartphone running, but can send and receive signals regardless of the current status of your cellular network....

Installing any of these watch faces on your Gear S2 is simple. Just download the Samsung Gear app for your iPhone or Android. If your watch is on and paired with the phone via Bluetooth, the phone will scan and recognize it. Sync your phone with the watch using the app, and you’re ready to start uploading watch faces to your watch. The red hands, combined with the white numerals against a black background, make essential data pop against the black background....

As the name “Triathlon” implies, this mouse can maintain connections to up to three different devices, either using the Bluetooth LE capabilities available on all recent Macs, or Logitech’s USB Unifying Receiver. There’s a slot inside to store the USB receiver, so you can easily take it with you and not risk losing the small USB dongle. Three backlight numbers on the top also let you quickly see which device you’re controlling....

And in the world of durable cases, one brand reigns supreme: OtterBox. OtterBox categorizes its cases into “Series,” and each series fits different budgets, styles, and needs. To help you choose which case will best suit you and your phone, we’ve tested, researched, and handpicked the best OtterBox cases—whether you’re on a budget, looking for something kid-friendly, or you want to make a more sustainable choice. Instead of lying flush against the display, the case has raised edges around the screen and the camera mount to protect the glass from damage....

Some can even work as basic augmented reality devices, projecting a computer screen into the corner of your eye. If you want a glimpse of the future, the pricey Vuzix Blade offer a taste of augmented reality - but we’d recommend you wait for that particular feature to become more mainstream. Here are our pick for the best smart glasses on the market today In fact, they are available in three different, Ray-Ban styles—Meteor, Round, and Wayfarer, in five colors (glossy black, blue, brown, olive, or matte black) and six types of lenses (brown gradient, clear, dark blue, dark gray, green, or photochromatic green)....

Basic: SD quality for $8.99 a month. Standard: HD quality for $13.99 a month. Premium: Ultra HD quality for $17.99 a month. Add-ons None How many shows can you watch at once? Basic: 1. Standard: 2. Premium: 4. Where does it work? Streaming media players, smart TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, smartphones, tablets, and computers. Many models of each are supported, but be sure to check Netflix’s compatibility list....

Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Acha Septriasa, Reza Rahadian, Baim Wong Director: Monty Tiwa TV Rating: TV-14 Running Time: 1 hour, 59 minutes Layla Majnun is based on the Arabic poem “Layla and Majnun.” It’s a classic story of forbidden romance that can be found in all cultures. The cast does a phenomenal job of bringing new life to ancient tropes. Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy Starring: Yui Ishikawa, Daisuke Namikawa, Takehito Koyasu Director: Taichi Ishidate Motion Picture Rating: TV-PG Running Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes You can also watch the Violet Evergarden animated series on Netflix....

Best Windows Shortcuts on Your Keyboard There are several categories below to organize the shortcuts on this page, but this first set is called out as the best keyboard shortcuts because you’ll find yourself using them frequently. These could be considered the more universal shortcuts because they work not only within the Windows operating system but also in most software programs. Ctrl+C: Copy selected content. (Ctrl+C can also abort commands) Ctrl+V: Paste copied content....

Story: Engaging dialogue and dark humor The Outer Worlds is a science fiction game with a focus on dry, dark humor. You’ll start the game by waking up on a malfunctioning spaceship. A man has woken you from stasis and says he needs you to save the ship and all the people living in stasis upon it. His name is Phineas Welles, and he’ll give you a very brief rundown that you’re to meet a smuggler who will take you to someone who can save your ship and people....

Point-to-point connections allow one device to communicate with one other device. For example, two phones may pair with each other to exchange contact information or pictures.Broadcast/multicast connections allow a device to send one message out to the network and have copies of that message delivered to multiple recipients.Multipoint connections allow one device to connect and deliver messages to multiple devices in parallel. Not all networking technologies support all types of connections....

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) protects against the failure of a single drive and provides improved performance and fast transfer rates by storing data across multiple disks. RAID Features There are several RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Each RAID category possesses one or more of these features: Disk striping refers to dividing data into blocks and writing the blocks across several storage devices....

This article will help you understand contrast ratios and how they impact your viewing experience on various devices. What Is a Contrast Ratio? Contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between a display’s maximum and minimum brightness; put another way, it’s the ratio between the brightest white and the darkest black. For example, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 means that the brightest white image is 1,000 times brighter than the darkest black....

The Video Projector, Screen, and Room Relationship The major advantage of watching movies on video projectors vs TVs is the ability to display images of varying sizes depending on projector-screen placement. When setting up your video projector, the projector and screen need to be placed at a certain distance from each other to produce a specific size image. The type of projector you need depends on the size of your screen and the size of the room....

Tablets take features from both devices to form a kind of hybrid device, somewhere between a phone and computer, but they don’t necessarily function the same way as either. How Do Tablets Work? Tablets work in very much the same way that most electronics work, especially computers and smartphones. They have a screen, are powered by a rechargeable battery, often include a built-in camera, and can store all kinds of files....

How to Find a Hotspot Your wireless-equipped laptop and other devices, such as tablets and smartphones, may notify you when you’re in range of wireless networks. If you don’t receive a notification that there are available wireless networks in the area, go to the network settings to find area hotspots. You’ll find hotspots in many places. For example: When you walk into a Starbucks or one of the many other coffee shops, your smartphone notifies you of the presence of a Wi-Fi hotspot....

How an 8K Camera Works An 8K camera uses a lens and sensor chip to capture the digital image on a technical level. The digital image is then stored on a memory card or removable hard drive, or outputs the image signal to an external hard drive or a printer, display device, or a live broadcast that can be received and viewed. The challenge for camera makers is cramming at least 33....