“Packed with various features and extensive customization capabilities, Dragon is the gold standard of speech recognition programs.” Best for Windows 11: Built-In Dictation “For a reliable Windows talk-to-text solution, you don’t even need to look elsewhere, as Microsoft’s newest OS already comes with one” Best for MacOS: Built-In Dictation “The built-in program for macOS makes converting your spoken words to text a walk in the park.” Best for Enterprises: Dragon Professional Group “The best speech to text software for enterprises allows employees to create documentation 3x faster and 99% recognition accuracy....

Since the majority of home network devices still use Wi-Fi 5, there’s no need to splurge on a Wi-Fi 6 router anyway unless you have more than a few Wi-Fi 6 devices on your network, especially since even the latest smartphones and tablets are fully compatible with all Wi-Fi 5 routers. This means you don’t need to pay a premium for a leading-edge router, and you probably won’t even get any advantage from one unless you’re living in a large home with dozens of Wi-Fi 6 devices on your network....

The apps below have been curated for design quality, analysis type, usability, and accessibility. Nebula also has a section where you can choose from multiple different personalized readings with real astrologers. However, this service, as well as the app’s Premium version ($29.99), can be pricey. But if you’re just looking for a good daily reading and rundown without getting too complicated, this app works perfectly. Download For: It’s also somewhat of a social platform, as you can add friends and see how your charts match up....

Phone sanitizers come in different form factors. Many have an internal compartment where you place the device to sanitize. You can also get larger models that can handle tablets, baby bottles, and even dishes. There are also compact and portable versions that are no bigger than sunglasses cases, and keychains and rollers that are easy to tote around. For most people, we think you should just buy the PhoneSoap 3....

The reality, though, is less doom and gloom. Will electric vehicles put a strain on the grid once everyone is driving them? There’s always the possibility but it’ll be years before that happens. Fortunately, right now, things are happening to should keep us from being thrown back into the stone age. Eco-Friendly Fast Charging I’ve already talked about the fact that the grid is cleaner than some people believe. In other words, EVs are not exclusively charged by coal power plants....

Google, Snap, and Microsoft are all getting in on the metaverse hype, and Facebook is so excited by the idea that it changed its name to Meta. Meanwhile, VR headsets are still dorky and uncomfortable and blind you to the outside world. What’s going on? “Facebook and Snap are so deep into the metaverse because they’ve always obsessed over community and making community addictive,” Amy Suto, writer, and creative director of a game about the metaverse, told Lifewire via email....

When was the iPad (8th Gen) Released? Apple released the iPad 10.2 on September 18, 2020. It’s available to buy from a variety of retailers. We’ve tested it out and are pretty impressed with it, actually. How Much is the New iPad? Like its predecessors, the 8th gen iPad is easy on the budget. It sells for $329 for the 32GB version and $429 for the 128GB version. Engraving can be added free of charge if you order directly from Apple....

The Basics of Prepaid Phones Prepaid phones are just like the phones that come with contracts. Depending on what you’re willing to pay for a phone, you could have something basic, or you can have the latest and the great (and the most expensive) new smartphone. The phone you use is entirely up to you. Where prepaid phones differ from other phones is in the contract. Rather than having a monthly contract that you’re committed to for 12 or 24 or more months, you prepay for your cellphone service each month, and you get to choose how much talk time, texting, and data you can afford....

While Samsung offered reassurance that neither customer nor employee personal information had been compromised, that’s only one possible avenue for the hackers to take. The data that was taken, which the hackers’ claim includes biometric authentication algorithms and bootloader source code, could still be used in damaging ways. “Most high-profile breaches have resulted in the loss of personal data that has the potential to impact individuals,” said Purandar Das, CEO and co-founder of encryption-based data security solutions company Sotero, in an email to Lifewire, “Establishing a baseline that personal data wasn’t lost is more of a reflex response and not truly indicative of the adverse potential any data breach poses....

Here are some tips for buying and setting up speakers outside your home. Get the Lay of the Land Consider where guests would likely be in order to determine the best location for the speakers. Large yards and patios may warrant more than two speakers, but you should be aware of your neighbors. In deciding the right location for the speakers, consider the logistics of running speaker wire to them: Are there any pathways, walls, plants, or trees in the way?...

Transcend’s new JetDrive adds storage to the new M1 MacBook Pros just by slipping into the SD card slot. It costs $250 for 1TB, compared to $400 to upgrade from 1TB to 2TB at the time of purchase. These two options are far from equivalent. Both have advantages and disadvantages. And if you’re already running out of space, the JetDrive has one big advantage—you don’t need to buy a whole new computer just to add more storage....

Safe Boot (a term often used interchangeably with Safe Mode) works by allowing your Mac to start up with the minimal number of system extensions, preferences, and fonts it needs to run. By minimizing the startup process to only the components that are required, Safe Boot can help you troubleshoot problems by isolating the issues. Safe Boot can get your Mac running again when you’re having problems caused by corrupt apps or data, software installation issues, damaged fonts, or preference files....

The author of a new book claims that within 50 years, babies could be born and raised virtually. Catriona Campbell, an artificial intelligence (AI) expert, writes that virtual children could be used to reduce overpopulation. The idea may not be far off from reality and could have benefits. “Some of the straightforward selling points of digital kids are: easy to conceive, no physical pain or medical risk of giving birth, low maintenance, and less taxing,” John Guo, a professor of computing information systems at James Madison University, told Lifewire in an email interview....

I wasn’t expecting much out of Walmart’s onn.-branded streaming device. Sure, other companies have managed to deliver fairly decent streaming systems for a little above that $30 price tag, but Walmart’s previous attempts to break into tech haven’t always turned out for the best. Still, I was intrigued. For the longest time, Roku has been my go-to streaming setup, just because I like the layout and it offers everything I need in one place....

The figures are fun to collect, as they are faithful representations of beloved video game characters. But they are also functional. With embedded tech, amiibo toys can interact with supported video games, allowing data to transfer to and from gaming systems, including Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and the New Nintendo 3DS. How Do Amiibo Work? Each amiibo (plural: “amiibo”) is sculpted to look like a character from a video game and includes a hidden radio frequency identification (RFID) chip....

We explain the difference between what comes bundled with each console. What’s Included With the Nintendo Switch? The original Nintendo Switch is more expensive than the Switch Light and less expensive than the Switch (OLED model). Here’s an overview of what’s in the box. Nintendo Switch console. The most important part! The Nintendo Switch console is a larger device than the Nintendo Switch Lite and has a detachable screen. It’s slightly smaller than the Nintendo Switch (OLED model)....

Let’s take a look at what web browser bookmarks actually are and how to get the most out of them. What Is a Bookmark? Sometimes referred to as “favorites” or “saved links,” a browser bookmark is a feature in which a browser allows you to save a link to a web page so you can access it again later without searching for the website again using a search engine, or having to manually enter the exact web address in your browser’s search bar....

Types of Devices That Use CPUs All sorts of devices use a CPU, including desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, smartphones, even your flat-screen television set. Intel and AMD are the two most popular CPU manufacturers for desktops, laptops, and servers, while Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm are big smartphone and tablet CPU makers. You may see many different names used to describe the CPU, including processor, computer processor, microprocessor, central processor, and “the brains of the computer....

What Is a Crossover Cable? An ordinary patch cable connects different types of devices, for example, a computer and a network switch. A crossover cable connects two devices of the same type. You can wire the ends of a patch cable in any way as long as both ends are identical. Compared to straight-through Ethernet cables, the internal wiring of a crossover cable reverses the transmit and receive signals. You can see the reversed color-coded wires through the RJ-45 connectors at each end of the cable:...

What Is a GBR File? A file with the .GBR file extension is most likely a Gerber file that stores printed circuit board designs. Most PCB design programs can export data to a Gerber file. If it’s not a Gerber file, yours could be a GIMP brush file used by the GIMP image editing software. This kind of file holds an image that the program uses to paint repeated strokes onto the canvas....