How Do You Get Experience in Databases? Every job searcher is familiar with the novice’s paradox: “You can’t get a job without experience but you can’t get experience without a job.” If you’re an aspiring database professional without work experience in the field, what are your options? Starting With Zero Experience If you truly have no IT industry work experience, your best bet is probably to seek out an entry-level job as a help desk agent or as a junior database analyst....

The Synology RT2600AC is just the second wireless router ever released by network storage giant Synology, but it’s a definite step in the right direction. It improves over Synology’s older RT1900AC in just about every way, it’s compatible with their mesh wireless system, and it boasts some pretty impressive specifications. We recently set a Synology RT2600AC up in a home network environment to test things like performance, speed and throughput, ease of installation, extra features, and more....

Once it’s installed, choose a movie, select TeleParty, tweak some features, and start sharing an invitation. Then, start watching your faves with your friends, and chat about it right from the screen you’re using. To use Netflix Watch Party, find the content you want to share, click Watch Party, invite your friends and then you’re good for chatting and watching together. You can only have a maximum of seven people sharing a given stream, and international sharing isn’t allowed....

Before reading this article, make sure you require a DTV converter first, but if you’re sure you need one, keep reading to find the best digital converter box. The Mediasonic has some other great features, too. Parental controls ensure that kids will avoid undesirable channels, closed captioning works with any supported channel, and there’s even the option to connect the converter box to a high-definition television via HDMI. This eliminates the need for a separate cable box while still offering program recording and the electronic program guide for finding your favorite shows....

These cameras, from top manufacturers such as Sony, Nikon, and Canon, provide the tools you need to take impressive photos. We’ve made our decisions based on a number of factors, including resolution, shooting speeds, size, weight, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Before purchasing, spend some time thinking about lens options as well, as some cameras have a wider range of lens kits than others. If you’re looking to learn more about the finer points of professional cameras, make sure to read our guide to Mirrorless vs....

“Robotek” is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Download Robotek The gameplay is simple enough to learn, but playing well requires strategy as you have to spawn the correct units to combat enemy soldiers and installations. The animation style is on the cute side, but the game has appeal for all ages. “Royal Revolt” is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Download Royal Revolt The game starts slow, but as you upgrade, so do your enemies, and you’ll find frenetic fun as the levels progress....

Like all Samsung watches, the Gear S3 ships with the Tizen OS, not Google’s Wear operating system. It’s compatible with Samsung smartphones, Android phones running Android 4.4 and higher with more than 1.5GB RAM, and iPhones running iOS 9.0 or later. All versions have built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a heart-rate monitor, a microphone, and speakers. An LTE version lets you make phone calls and send texts from your wrist even when you leave your smartphone behind....

However, our pick for the best IOS, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, does not take two sims cards, but rather has a built-in sim that can be set up by your carrier. This design can simplify the experience while you have the phone but pose a challenge if you switch carriers or mobile devices often. No matter the setup, the best dual sims phone for you will be efficient and simple to use....

Here are the top six ways you can use a Thunderbolt port to enhance connectivity, speed, and convenience. Thunderbolt 3 supports connecting two 4K displays at 60 fps, one 4K display at 120 fps, or one 5K display at 60 fps. To use a single Thunderbolt connection to connect multiple displays, you need a Thunderbolt-enabled monitor with the ability to pass through the Thunderbolt connection (it will have a pair of Thunderbolt-labeled ports) or a Thunderbolt 3 dock....

How to Use Alexa’s Skills To use an Alexa skill, you’ll need to enable it. Say, “Alexa, enable [skill name],” and Alexa issues voice-prompt instructions, if needed, to complete the process. You can also go to the Alexa app, browse through skills to find something that interests you, then tap Enable Skill to get started. Here’s how: 60 Top Alexa Skills for Fun, Productivity, and Learning Here’s a look at 60 quality Alexa skills to keep you entertained, help you relax, help you or your children learn, and more....

Looking at the front, you’ll notice there’s no selfie camera visible — that’s because a 13MP pop-up camera is tucked inside the phone’s border. The camera itself isn’t much to write home about, but it makes for one of the most impressive bezel-less designs we’ve ever seen. However, the Bold N1 still features a robust 16MP camera sitting atop a 5MP depth-sensing companion sensor packaged with MediaTek Helio P70’s AI capabilities for post-processing....

For most systems, our experts think you should just buy the BIC Acoustech PL-200 II Subwoofer. With its simplistic black and copper color scheme, the PL-200 II is an attractive addition to a home theater system, and at less than $300, it’s still (just about) budget friendly. Wattage: 250 RMS, 1,000 Peak | Driver Size: 12-inch | Direction: Front-firing Our reviewer was impressed with the design, as the MDF cabinet has a black-ash finish that makes it look like solid wood, but she felt it lacked the punchiness that some other woofers provided....

To get a leg up on your camera game, also take a look at our list of best professional cameras and you’re sure to find some options. Read on to see the best light meters to get. The meter’s measurement range isn’t as high as more-expensive models, but it still supports exposure times from 1/8000 to thirty seconds, f/1.4 to f/32 in half-stop intervals, and ISOs between 12 and 12500....

The promise is portability when you want it and performance when you need it. However, Windows tablets tend to lean toward one end of this spectrum or the other. The smallest, most affordable options can replace Apple’s base iPad, while the largest devices are as heavy and powerful as a 15-inch laptop. This means there’s a ton of choice though, as you’ll see, Microsoft has a big lead over its competition....

When you need a document and photo scanner that produces accurate digital copies of your most important documents, figuring out the market for document and photo scanners can be daunting to figure out. There are a few things to consider to find the best scanner for your needs. Most people require a scanner that is easy to use, easy on their pockets, and can create a clear, high-quality digital file....

Key finders have a receiver (the device you attach to your keys) and a remote. The remote sends out a signal and “finds” the receiver using either radio frequencies or Bluetooth technology. Those that use radio frequencies (RF) tend to be pretty basic devices: press a button and the tracker on your keys will chirp. These kinds of key finders do not require a smartphone connection and usually don’t have much in the way of extra features....

If you want to buy some wireless Apple headphones, you now have four choices. If we discount the big, over-the-ear AirPods Max, then we’re left with three models—the new AirPods 3, the AirPods Pro, and the old AirPods 2, which are still on sale at a new, lower price. How on earth do you decide which ones to get? “Here’s a hot take: the AirPods 3 are a better buy than the AirPods Pro,” says Bloomberg gadget writer Mark Gurman on Twitter....

Resolution The biggest benefit of SVG is resolution independence. Because SVG files are vector graphics (as opposed to pixel-based raster images), you can resize them without losing image quality. This is especially helpful when you are creating responsive websites that must look good and work well across a wide range of screen sizes and devices. You can scale SVG files up or down to accommodate the changing size and layout needs of your responsive website without compromising their quality in any way....

At around $15, the Google Cardboard headset is actually made of cardboard and is powered by your phone. Just fold the box into the proper shape, fire up an app, and slide your phone into the designated slot. It’s that simple. Of course, to truly make the most of virtual reality, you’ll want to use it with some of the best VR apps for Google Cardboard. vTime XR places users in a virtualized environment, but there are dozens of destinations....

There are lots of image finders out there. Some are picture search engines that scour the web for photos and continually update their database with new images. Another way to search for pictures is from websites that host images but don’t necessarily crawl the web to find new ones like a search engine does. Below are the best image search tools that cover both types of image finders. They let you search for pictures, browse through galleries, and even run a reverse photo search to find a picture that looks like the one you have....