But emulation was slow, using an abstraction layer to translate x86 programming code to the code used by the PowerPC architecture of earlier Macs. This abstraction layer not only had to translate for CPU type but also all of the hardware components. In essence, the abstraction layer had to create software equivalents of video cards, hard drives, serial ports, etc. The result was an emulation environment that could run Windows or Linux but was severely restricted in both performance and the operating systems that could be used....

IP classes are used to assist in assigning IP addresses to networks with different size requirements. The IPv4 IP address space can be subdivided into five address classes called Class A, B, C, D, and E. Each IP class consists of a contiguous subset of the overall IPv4 address range. One such class is reserved only for multicast addresses, which is a type of data transmission where more than one computer is addressed information at once....

Overall Findings These devices give solid performance and many customization options for working or playing on the go. They also provide access to hundreds of apps in the companies’ respective app stores. And, the price points for iPad Pro and Surface Pro are more or less comparable, depending on the device configuration you select. The biggest difference between these two tablets comes down to Windows vs. iPadOS. If you want a true tablet that’s secure, iPad Pro is a fantastic choice....

Reasons Why Google Drive Might Not Be Working When you try to access Google Drive, and it doesn’t work, you might see an error message. If that does happen, make sure to write the error message down, because it can help put you on the right track. Google Drive error messages aren’t always clear, in terms of explaining what the problem is, but they can help you figure out if it’s a general outage, or if the problem might be on your end....

Consumer electronic devices that can be plugged into a USB port on a computer usually support the MTP protocol, particularly if they are capable of handling video and audio formats. Portable Devices That May Use MTP Portable electronic devices that typically support MTP include: Smartphones, tablets, and some old cellphones MP3 players PMPs Digital cameras Other multimedia devices These devices typically come with a USB cable that plugs into your computer....

Is the Galaxy Watch Waterproof? The Samsung Galaxy Watch comes with two separate ratings for water immersion. The IP68 rating (Ingress Protection) indicates the watch is water-resistant for up to 30 minutes. The 5ATM rating shows the watch is immersion proof for up to fifty meters of depth. When you put the two together, the Samsung Galaxy Watch can be submerged in 50 meters of water for up to thirty minutes....

JPEG The Joint Photographic Experts Group image format uses lossy compression. This compression format removes pixels that the compression algorithm deems unimportant, thereby saving storage space. The compression takes place in areas where colors repeat, such as in a photo that shows a blue sky. The firmware or software inside the camera computes the compression level when the camera saves the photo. This procedure saves space on the memory card. For this reason, JPEG is the most common image file format and is useful for displaying images on the web, sharing images, and transporting images to another location....

Safari Shortcuts for Moving Around on a Page Option+arrow: Scroll page by a screenful, minus a small overlap.Command+up arrow or home: Scroll to top left corner of a web page.Command+down arrow or end: Scroll to the bottom left corner of a web page.Page up or shift+space bar: Scroll the page up by a screenful, minus a small overlap.Page down or space bar: Scroll the page down by a screenful, minus a slight overlap....

Don’t get me wrong. That’s quicker than the time it takes to read this sentence. It’s a marvel of engineering. And while that type of acceleration used to be reserved for race cars and jets, it’s now available to the general public, thanks to electric motors. They are outstanding torque machines, and if an automaker has the will, they can build vehicles that pull off zero to 60 times that would shock and amaze drivers....

LogiLDA.dll Errors LogiLDA.dll error messages on Windows 10 laptops, desktop computers, and tablets can appear in a variety of formats, but these error messages usually look similar to the following: There was a problem starting c:\windows\system32\logilda.dll / The specified module could not be found. Cause of LogiLDA.dll Errors The LogiLDA.dll file is usually associated with programs such as Logitech Download Assistant, which is often placed on a Windows 10 device after the installation of a new piece of Logitech hardware such as a Logitech gaming mouse or keyboard....

Logitech is a go-to brand for gamers looking for a lag-free wireless mouse. The G604 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse is an updated version of the company’s G602, and based on the spec sheet alone, the new version looks like an ideal companion for a MMO, MOBA, or Battle Royale gamer. We tested the G604 to see how well it performs in real time. Through hours of gameplay, we evaluated the mouse’s design, controls, comfort, software, and overall feel to ultimately determine whether or not the peripheral is worth its price tag....

Android users testing out the beta version of Apple Music will be pleased to learn that Apple has added support for spatial and lossless audio in the most recent update. 9To5Google notes that it’s only available in the beta and should roll out to stable users sometime in the future. If you do have the beta, and you’ve updated to the most recent version, you’ll find the option to access spatial listening on “compatible devices....

Planner is a tool within Microsoft 365, Microsoft’s cloud-based environment that includes traditional desktop versions as well as web versions of programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Teams Get a Simplified, Visual Experience The idea behind this tool is to simplify and visualize team processes. With Planner, a team can collaborate with panache, by seamlessly controlling how they share files, calendars, contact lists, and more. Planner can also be thought of as a collaborative planning tool, through which a team can share Microsoft 365 files, brainstorm ideas, solve problems, divide up action items, provide feedback, and more....

This all-in-one suite has been on the iPhone and on Android since 2019, but is finally available where you actually want it—on the iPad. The combined suite makes it easier for you to stay inside Microsoft Office’s various apps, but does it really offer an advantage over standalone apps? “Having an integrated suite reduces inefficiencies for accessing data and for collaborating,” Jacob Dayan, CEO and co-founder of Community Tax, told Lifewire—somewhat cryptically—via email....

The new Photos app has a revamped UI and new features to make editing more engaging, according to a post on the Windows Insider Blog. The redesigned app aligns itself with the visual style of Windows 11 by having rounded corners and a backdrop that incorporates the desktop’s theme and wallpaper for a personalized touch. This reflective backdrop is known as Mica Material and serves as the base for many apps....

What Is an MNY File? A file with the MNY file extension is used with the now-discontinued Microsoft Money finance software. The program can store financial accounts for checking, savings, and investment accounts, so multiple account data can exist in a single file. Microsoft’s financial app also uses files with the .MBF (My Money Backup) extension, but that one is used to indicate an MNY file that has been backed up for archival purposes....

According to the announcement, Samsung has figured out a way to turn discarded ocean plastics—in this case, fishing nets—into a new material that it can use to build components for future devices. This is in keeping with Samsung’s Galaxy for the Planet program, announced in August of 2021, which aims to improve its sustainability and minimize its environmental impact. “Now and into the future, Samsung will incorporate repurposed ocean-bound plastics throughout our entire product lineup,” Samsung stated in the announcement, “starting with our new Galaxy devices that will be revealed on February 9th at Unpacked....

Planned improvements to Google Play specifically address Wear OS to improve watch app discoverability and installation on both Android smartphones and smartwatches. These updates aren’t available just yet, but will be made available shortly, according to Google Help’s announcement. If you use an Android phone, you’ll be able to use new search filters like “Watch” or “watch faces” to better find the Wear OS apps you’re looking for. The update also will include curated clusters specifically for Wear OS, providing browsers with popular recommendations on “Wear OS” and “Watch Faces for Wear OS” category pages....

A lot of the details surrounding Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are still being kept quiet, but small bits of information are being revealed with each new trailer and announcement. Obviously, since it’s a new Pokémon game, we know about the three new water, fire, and grass type starters (Quaxly, Fuecoco, Sprigatito), and we know there will be a lot of exploring while tracking down elusive critters, catching them in physics-defying capsules, and battling overzealous middle school children....

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory are using a rare form of matter known as spin glass to replace circuits. The unusual properties of spin glass enable a form of AI that can recognize objects from partial images as the brain does. “Spin glasses are systems with a ‘bumpy landscape’ of possible solutions,” Cris Moore, a computer scientist and physicist at the Santa Fe Institute, who was not involved in the Los Alamos research, told Lifewire in an email interview....