Using it returns certain files and settings—like drivers, registry keys, system files, installed programs, and more—back to previous versions and settings. What System Restore Does Restoring your computer to a previous state only affects Windows files. It’s that type of data that’s normally to blame for issues that would prompt you to use System Restore. If strange things are happening to your computer after a driver install, for example, you might find that restoring the system to a previous state before the driver install, fixes the problem because System Restore will undo the installation....

The larger drivers give you a much bassier sonic response, and the round-firing speakers give you a more 360-like sound. Beyond sound quality, you can connect your speaker to your home Wi-Fi system to communicate with your in-home audio system, but you can also use Bluetooth connectivity to connect the speaker to a phone or computer more instantaneously. Using Bose’s SoundTouch functionality gives you fuller control over any Bose speaker in your system....

You should also take a look at our roundup of the best 4K Blu-ray players in you want the best quality with all the bells and whistles. Otherwise, read on to see the best Blu-ray players to get. This Sony Blu-ray player can play CDs and DVDs in addition to Blu-rays. It supports numerous formats, including AAC, MP3, MP4, and several others, and it has an Ethernet port on the back....

Since the iPhone supports common standards like Bluetooth and Qi wireless charging, there’s no shortage of accessories that can be used for things like listening to audio and recharging your device. Not all accessories are created equally, however, and you’ll usually get the best experience from those that are designed specifically with the iPhone in mind. The best iPhone accessories are for anyone who wants to get more out of their Apple device....

These versatile racks aren’t just for servers, either. They can be used to mount routers, switches, and even telecommunications and audio equipment. Options range from tall floor-mounted units designed for dedicated server rooms to smaller enclosed wall-mounted cabinets with locks to discourage non-technical folks from getting at important equipment. The best network server racks and enclosures are a staple of any dedicated server room, but they’re not just for the pros; they’re also great for small businesses and even home users with a lot of equipment who want to keep everything nice, neat, and out of harm’s way....

Hue Control For those who have purchased Philips’ LED lights, the Wear app provides an easy way to control them. You’ll be able to turn the multi-color display in your living room on or off with just a quick tap on your smartwatch. Tinder Chances are you’ve heard of Tinder, the incredibly popular dating app that lets you swipe right or left on potential prospects. With the app for Wear, you can view people’s profiles and enjoy the same swipe-left, swipe-right interface....

Apple Pay Later is Apple’s new buy now, pay later (BNPL) scheme, which will be added to Apple Pay this fall. Like Klarna and other BNPL services, it lets you split a purchase into four installments, payable over six weeks. The implementation is typical Apple—easy to do and protective of your privacy. But the downside is that Apple is getting its hands dirty rather than passing this off to a third-party provider....

In the beginning, all iPhones were small, pocket-friendly phones. Then, with the iPhone 6, things started to grow. If your only computer is a phone, it makes sense to have a larger screen, and the iPhone Pro Max is the seam-ripping, thumb-stretching pinnacle of this idea. Then, Apple launched the iPhone SE, a modern version of the old iPhone 5, and people loved it. It followed up some years later with the iPhone 12 mini, then the 13 mini, but that’s it....

The M1 MacBook Pro gets a 3/10 repairability score from iFixit, but believe it or not, that’s an excellent score for a Mac notebook. For comparison, the Intel 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2019 scored a risible 1/10. However, this two-point gain—a 200% improvement, despite the still-low score—also shows a pretty radical change of direction from Apple. “It’s mostly about the battery,” iFixit’s Olivia Webb told Lifewire via email. “Previous MacBook batteries (2016 onward) required removing the entire logic board to access the battery, and then using serious solvents, awkward maneuvering, and serious patience to pry it out....

The most important hardware feature of any phone, after the screen, is probably its cameras. Apple knows this, which is why it pushes them forward every year. And this year, when only the iPhone 14 Pro gets the new A16 system-on-a-chip (SoC), and the regular iPhone 14 is stuck with the same A15, Apple has still totally revamped the cameras in the non-Pro iPhone. Even your selfies will be better....

That said, is it a must-buy? It really depends. Wow, That OLED Screen The new Switch’s OLED screen looks amazing. The OLED technology makes for darker darks and more vibrant colors when compared to a traditional LED display. The bezels (the borders around the functional part of the display) are smaller, which gives you a larger functional screen (7-inches diagonal, as compared to 6.2 on the older Switch model). The result is immediately obvious when compared to the original Switch: the new OLED version just looks better....

Live Activities use the iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display to show live updates from your apps. These may be the progress of that taxi you ordered, the location of that pizza you ordered, or—in the case of today’s example—the status of the flight you are taking or are already on. What’s starting to be obvious is that Live Activities is a pretty great feature. “I don’t think anything on Android can compare to the Live Activities feature on the iPhone 14 Pro....

Assuming the problem you’re having is indeed a graphics issue and not one of the startup issues that manifest themselves as a display that’s stuck on a gray screen or a blue or black screen, taking the time to run through these troubleshooting tips is a good idea. Restart Your Mac You might be surprised at how many times turning your Mac off and back on fixes issues such as display problems....

Camera Powers Off After Three Beeps This problem is usually related to an empty or low-charge battery. If the problem persists after the battery is fully charged, the camera may need to be taken to a repair center. It’s also possible the rechargeable battery is worn out, leaving it unable to power the camera for more than a few minutes. Purchasing another battery may fix this problem. Camera Won’t Power On If the camera won’t turn on, first make sure the battery is fully charged and inserted correctly....

From the user’s perspective, Wi-Fi is internet access from a wireless-capable device like a phone, tablet, or laptop. Most modern devices support Wi-Fi so that the devices can join a network to gain internet access and share network resources. Wi-Fi is the most frequently used means of communicating data wirelessly in a fixed location. It’s a trademark of the ​Wi-Fi Alliance, an international association of companies involved with wireless LAN technologies and products....

So what are you supposed to do if you can’t afford to pay a mechanic to tear out your entire dash to replace a busted heater core, or you drive an older vehicle with long-since obsoleted components and no new-old-stock in sight? Universal Under-Dash and Auxiliary Car Heaters If you find yourself in one of the situations outlined above, you can always try to get by with some kind of alternative 12V car heater, or just bundle up extra tight for your commute, but it doesn’t have to be that way....

While these changes in form might be intuitive or even explained explicitly to the character in each Pokemon game’s origin, in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, many of the processes needed to change these Pokemon’s forms are fairly obtuse. In this guide, we’ll cover every Pokemon that changes form in ways other than evolution, how to obtain them, and what you must do to perfect their unique abilities....

If you ever found yourself wondering what you were doing on this very day exactly a year ago, or two years ago, or maybe even a decade ago, then this app is worth checking out. How Timehop Works Timehop is a free iOS app and Android app that gives you a simple, visually appealing feed summary of what you posted on social media exactly a year ago, along with any posts you received from friends....

Why Use the Facebook Pages Manager When You Can Do Everything From the Facebook App? Facebook has come a long way in making its Pages section intuitive and useful. When you navigate to your Page within the Facebook app, you’ll see four main buttons at the top: Home, Posts, Ads, and More. There is also a Create Post field and a snapshot of Updates, Insights, and Recent Posts beneath it. The upside of managing your Page through the Facebook app is that it makes most of the main tasks simple....

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of options on the market, but today I’m taking a look at the Vyncs GPS Tracker to see how it stacks up against other trackers out there. Over the course of a month, I used the Vyncs unit to track more than 1,000 miles of driving, totaling more than 20 hours of driving. Below I’ve shared my thoughts on the overall experience, from the second I opened the box until my trip odometer tripped over its three-digit limit, marking the 1,000-mile mark....