How to Enable the Windows Media Player 12 Equalizer The graphic equalizer (EQ) tool is an option built into Windows Media Player 12. Use it when you want to enhance or reduce sound at a particular frequency. The 10-band graphic equalizer allows you to calibrate bass, mid-range, and treble frequencies to your liking, or to compensate for the sound system you’re using. By default, the equalizer feature is disabled. To activate it, open the Windows Media Player 12 app and follow these steps:...

What Is Windows Sonic for Headphones? Windows Sonic for headphones is Microsoft’s take on spatial sound. Introduced to Xbox One as well as Windows 10 devices, it’s free to use with any up-to-date console. It’s integrated with the system software for extra ease when using it, and you can use any Xbox One stereo headset in conjunction with it. It attempts to create a surround sound experience even if you have ordinary stereo headphones....

All of the titles with this branding also support many popular Xbox network features that are common with regular Xbox One console games such as Xbox Achievements and free cloud saves. Can I Be Signed in to the Same Game on My Xbox Console and My PC? Yes, you can. Anytime you play your game, progress is saved on the Xbox network, which is cloud-based. That means that, regardless of where you play a game, you can always start playing again from the same spot in the game on another device....

The issue with the Eufy cameras could let anyone access your account, and even control the pan-and-tilt of some cameras. Before noon on Monday, a notice on the official Eufy forum said that the problem had been resolved. It wasn’t immediately clear how long the issues had been going on. “The issue was due to a bug in one of our servers,” according to the forum post. “This was quickly resolved by our engineering team and our customer service team will continue to assist those affected....

As promised, Apple has updated the software behind the soft, washed-out video from the $1,600 Apple Studio Display’s webcam, and the results are in: It’s not really any better. The main problem is that the camera itself isn’t up to the task, as we shall see. But if you have an old iPhone lying around doing nothing, it’s easy to use it, or an old digital camera, as a permanent webcam....

You’ve watched the viral internet videos of mysterious sightings, criminals caught in the act, and car crashes all caught by video doorbells. With those tantalizing images in mind, the decision to step into the 21st century and install a smart doorbell at your front door starts looking less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Now, shopping for the right smart doorbell begins. Although there are many options on the market, each is subtly but importantly different....

The HP Stream 14-inch laptop is a difficult laptop to review in a vacuum. On one hand, the device costs under $200, and gives you the confidence that comes with a brand like HP. On the other hand, it cuts a lot of corners to give you that insanely low price—categories like the display, the trackpad, and even the CPU performance suffer a bit. But if you calibrate your expectations appropriately, and you’re looking to get a Windows 10 experience for a fraction of the price, this might be a good bet for you....

Retro gaming has been making quite a comeback as of late, and while getting to replay old-school titles that helped shape gaming is fun, you also can miss out on the feeling and emotion that comes with those remakes if you didn’t play the original. That’s why new systems like Playdate—a small yellow Gameboy-like device from Panic—are so exciting, because they blend the old-school graphics and visuals of those classics with brand-new experiences....

Several new sharing features are bound for Instagram, and you should be able to start using one of them very soon. Notes act as brief (60 characters or less) temporary messages you can share with friends and follow-backs that will hang around their inbox for 24 hours. Instagram says, “Notes give people a casual and spontaneous way to express themselves and connect with each other.” A couple of other new features are also in the works for Instagram Stories....

Certain accounts that center on informational topics, art, activism, and more have dealt with being flagged or having features taken away from them because of Instagram’s ever-changing Community Guidelines. These accounts have had to resort to self-censoring and creating backup accounts, all because they post about topics like politics, LGBTQ+, sexuality, and more. Creators of these accounts are getting fed up with Instagram’s censorship. “I think Instagram has such potential to be a site for community and activism, and speaking boldly and proudly about our bodies, but they’re making that almost impossible now,” Tori Ford, the founder of Medical Herstory, told Lifewire in a phone interview....

When Was the iPhone 13 Announced? Apple traditionally announces new iPhone models in the Fall, so it was no surprise to hear about the iPhone 13 at the September 14, 2021, Apple event. iPhone 13 Release Date Available since September 24, 2021, you can order the iPhone 13 on Apple’s website. Apple has a tradition of releasing the newest iPhone within a short time following the official announcement. Based on previous iPhone release dates, this was really no shocker....

Some USB storage drives feature fancy cases, private data encryption, and support for multiple ports and connections, and some are just little metal sticks that store files. The Kingston DataTraveler is firmly in the latter category. While its tiny size is a big plus, it comes up shockingly short on transfer speeds. Even when connected to USB 3.0, write speeds are super slow and make this device feel older than it is....

It’s challenging to think of a platform that hasn’t received a port of Knights of the Old Republic at this point—it’s even been on smartphones for eight years now. So, inevitably, it was going to be the Switch’s turn, and it’s no surprise it’s pretty much the same game as always. I don’t see that as a bad thing, mind. KOTOR is one of the most beloved (possibly the most beloved) Star Wars video games of all time, and that’s not without reason....

Whether you’re out in the wilderness filming a nature documentary, overseeing the construction of a skyscraper, or just on an extended vacation, chances are you’ll have valuable data that needs to be preserved. That is where the LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt USB-C hard drive comes in. However, though its toughness is beyond question, is it the on-the-go backup solution for you? Design: Rugged and iconic The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt is instantly recognizable with its bright orange silicon exterior, and its appeal is certainly more than skin deep....

Professional video editing is hard to define because usually, it’s something that you hardly notice. It’s only when things go bad that you’ll notice a lack of professional video editing. Of course, you don’t need to hire a professional video production company to get professional video editing. Instead, you just need to follow this guide. Before we delve a little bit deeper, let’s look at some basic ideas: Learn the basics....

These resources help you teach your students programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, and Publisher within the context of real-life scenarios. Lesson plans for elementary, middle grade, or high school students. Some may even be appropriate for basic computer classes at the college level. Best of all, most of these are free! Some school districts even post free resources online, so you can take a look and perhaps even download resources....

It’s still relatively early in the rollout of 5G connectivity, and so far, it’s been considered a premium feature on new smartphones. Most of today’s smartphones with any level of 5G support cost well north of $500, which is part of why the $499 Google Pixel 4a 5G feels like a bargain. But we’re starting to see more of a push to bring 5G’s faster speeds to customers who don’t want to spend big on a top-end phone, and the LG K92 5G is one of the latest examples....

Six laptops (plus a monitor) are on LG’s docket from today’s announcement, all part of its ultra-light gram series. Lifewire’s Jonno Hill was impressed with LG’s previous gram 17 model from 2020, and according to LG, the 2022 series pushes the hardware even further. The lineup includes the LG gram 17, gram 16, gram 15, gram 14, gram 2-in-1 in both 16 and 14-inch, and the new gram +view portable monitor....

Overall Findings The two apps offer similar features. And, both apps are free to download, offer free voice and video calling, and allow free file and location sharing. Ultimately, your choice might come down to which one your friends and family use and which interface you find the easiest and most enjoyable to use. Popularity: WhatsApp Is Everywhere (Almost) The number of people using an app is an important factor in deciding to use it....

Ever since we were ordered to shelter in place, I’ve had a lot more time to catch up on the latest PC game releases. One of the games I’ve been playing, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, relies on surround sound audio quality to ensure a truly haunting, immersive experience. This is where Logitech’s gaming headset line excels—in particular, with the G Pro X Gaming Headset. Boasting both memory foam leatherette and velour earpads, and an aluminum frame, it’s well-built and comfortable....