For those who want something a little socially rewarding, Venmo lets users see, share, and interact with others’ purchases (though you can make your payments private if you prefer). Transfer fees are also very affordable: debit card and bank transfers are free, credit card transfers are 3% of the balance, while instant transfers from your Venmo account to your bank account cost 1% of the amount transferred (with a $10 cap)....
There’s also a series of exercises for you to practice with, from small number guesser games to an open-ended project where you’re tasked with simulating the DNA of a mysterious new organism found by a research team. There’s enough material to get started and more on Codecademy. Each chapter is split up into a series of videos, quizzes, and short articles, teaching you about new concepts and then letting you apply them in short exercises....
Unlike Photoshop, Windows users get a perpetual license for a one-time purchase making this a dream for photographers and hobbyists. You can either subscribe to a single app for $20.99 per month or to the more economical Photography package, including Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic CC, at $9.99 per month. You can quickly edit any blurry pics without needing to be a professional photographer, which makes this app great for iOS or Android smartphone users....
Apple has long differentiated its lineups by offering more expensive pro-labeled versions. Sometimes these are truly professional machines, like the Mac Pro or the current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Other times the Pro name seems to be there just so Apple can charge a bit more for nicer features (all iPhone Pro models) or to convince corporate buyers that a computer is for them (the current, super disappointing 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro)....
Apple outdid itself in 2021 with a refresh of nearly its entire lineup. The latest MacBook Pro and iMac offer the blisteringly fast M1 chip and lots of nice design touches. But I also discovered some great e-bikes to get me into the great outdoors. Despite the marketing hype, some of the items that brought me the most joy this year were the least expensive. For example, I discovered a terrific pair of headphones for around $50 and the $29 Apple AirTag....
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said recently that “centralizing discovery and identity into corporations” has “really damaged the internet,” adding that he is “partially to blame” for the shift. But some experts say that a decentralized internet, a concept that proposes the reorganization of the internet to remove centralized data hosting services, isn’t yet a reality. “Do you want access to the local bakery?” Anne L. Washington, an assistant professor of data policy at the NYU Steinhardt School, said in an email interview....
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced recently that it is collaborating with Out in Tech, the world’s largest community of LGBTQ+ tech professionals. The groups say they seek greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Some LGBTQIA+ advocates say progress has stalled. “Although we’ve seen progress in recent years, the tech industry is still overwhelmingly homogenous at the leadership level (heterosexual, cis male, and white),” Sarah E....
Kindle software update 5.13.7 revamps the home screen and brings swipe gestures to the user interface. It’s the Kindle’s most significant software revamp in years, but in the end, it does little more than rearrange what was already there. “I feel as though for Kindle a big improvement could be the edition of color,” book blogger Ashley P. told Lifewire via email. “Many of the books I read have beautiful, eccentric covers, and would love to have these covers displayed on my Kindle—especially as I take bookstagram photos of them....
Pandora is supported by ads. You can get an ad-free version by subscribing to Pandora Plus or Pandora Premium, both of which offer higher quality audio and offline listening. Apple’s first attempt at streaming (iTunes Radio) was a bit shaky, but after buying Beats (now Apple Music 1), Apple stepped up its game and built Apple Music on the foundation of Beats Radio. The free subscription includes Apple Music 1 and ad-supported radio stations, but a paid subscription is necessary to access the entire Apple Music catalog....
These are the top photo editing skills/techniques to learn: Cropping and Rule of Thirds Rotating Applying adjustment layers and masks Correcting color and saturation Sharpening Best results will come from desktop/laptop software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop CS/Elements and alternatives to Photoshop), although some mobile apps for Android/iOS are also quite capable. Before you begin, make sure to work on copies of photos and not the originals. You don’t want to accidentally and/or permanently overwrite/lose the original data!...
However, even though you might fall into one of the job types that work best for telecommuting, your employer might not be aware of the benefits. If you’re interested in having a work-from-home or other type of telecommute job, you might be able to negotiate one with your business, especially if they know how and why telecommuting can be so beneficial to productivity and other areas. Think about all the different things an employer has to provide to keep an employee afloat at a business....
These large file transfer services and tools make sending huge files easy, fast, and secure. They all work in a similar manner, although their features vary. The following list includes some of the best services available for sending large files. SendThisFile incorporates secure transfer and storage using AES-256 encryption but provides no virus scanning. Just upload your file to the website and provide your recipient’s email address. As soon as the upload completes, SendThisFile sends an email to your recipient with instructions on how to access it....
Achievements provide more incentive to replay titles and offer some competition between friends as they try to get a total higher Gamerscore than their buddies. A Brief History of Xbox Achievements Microsoft created Achievements for the Xbox 360 in 2005. Originally, they were simple, and players could unlock every one in a game just by playing it from beginning to end. They have since become more complex and now include tasks like playing on the hardest difficulty mode or completing a shooter while only using specific (or even no) weapons....
Apple’s $549 headphones have caused a minor internet sensation, thanks to their high price and weird, bra-shaped case. But nothing comes close to the debate over their power button—or their lack of one. The AirPods Pro Max cannot be switched off. But is this a uniquely Apple concept? Let’s take a look at some other gadgets that don’t have power buttons. A Case for No Buttons First, the AirPods Pro Max: If you set them down, they’ll go into low-power mode after 5 minutes....
Baratza has announced an affordable espresso grinder, but the best part is that—like all Baratza grinders—it’s totally repairable. And not just notionally repairable. Baratza sells spare parts, which are available locally around the world from Baratza dealers and resellers. Baratza also makes how-to guides and videos so you can easily do the repairs yourself. In fact, that might be the most important part. We’re so used to replacing things when one part goes screwy that repair is no longer our first thought....
According to a supply-chain report, Apple may be working on a titanium iPad, which could be stiffer and more durable than its aluminum models. Titanium certainly sounds cool and offers some properties that aluminum can never match, but it also has some significant downsides. “Titanium is definitely stronger than stainless steel and aluminum and will be way more resistant to scratches,” tech consultant and CEO of gaming computer maker WePC Kaitlyn Rayment told Lifewire via email....
What You Need To complete this project, you need: An old Android phone you aren’t using anymore. A Bluetooth or WiFi ELM 327 scan tool device. An FM modulator or transmitter or a head unit with an aux input. A mount to hold your phone in place. An OBD-II interface app. Navigation and entertainment apps. How to Turn an Android Phone into an Infotainment System Once you’ve gathered your materials, follow these steps to connect your Android phone to your car....
Click the Waveform Editor button to display the music and audio in your video clip. In the Waveform Editor timeline, position the pointer over the audio clip. This will bring up the fade handles. Drag the fade handle to the points in the timeline where you want the music fade to start, and then drag the handle to the point you want the music fade to stop. If you drag the handle to the beginning of the clip, you will get a fade-in, while dragging to the end will create a fade-out....
“I certainly didn’t plan any of this when I started doing the whole streaming thing,” she laughed during a phone interview with Lifewire. “The only thoughts of content creators were YouTubers, and even then, it was still in its infancy. We just livestreamed playing games because we thought it would be fun. I would have never, ever considered this would be where we [ended up] back then.“With her body as the medium, her art and personality have cultivated an audience completely enthralled with the infectious community surrounding the enterprising streamer....
Twitter Safety has announced in a tweet that users can now limit who can reply directly to their tweets even after they’ve already been sent. Previously, users could only adjust their reply settings prior to sending a tweet. According to a photo depicting the new feature, the new reply option will appear in the individual tweet’s pop-up menu alongside the usual options to pin a tweet, mute the conversation, add/remove from lists, and delete the tweet....
