Although nothing is yet official, we expect Apple to launch its widely rumored 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros at Monday’s Unleashed event, along with (possibly) an upgraded Mac mini and a big-screen iMac Pro. Many—perhaps all—details of the MacBook already have leaked, as we shall see in a moment, but one detail remains a mystery: What is the M1X? “I’m very excited about the rumors that there will be two versions of the new M1X chip....

Here’s all the information you need to plan your island time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. When Does a New Day Start in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Things happen on your island at different times all day, so several times are important. The main one, however, is 5 a.m., when a lot of activity occurs. At that time, your island “resets” to its neutral state. Here’s what happens: Isabelle or Tom Nook will appear to give the morning announcements....

Which Is Cheaper: Uber or Taxis? Taxi fares vary drastically by location, and the same is true for Uber fees. Uber also offers different levels of service based on your preferences. Here’s how local rates compare to the standard UberX: In New York City, a taxi charges an initial fee of $2.50, 50 cents per 1/5 mile, and various surcharges. UberX charges a base fare of $2.55, a per-minute charge of 35 cents, and a per-mile charge of $1....

For example, whenever you venture outside, you’ll see people with charging cables running from their phones to a battery pack in their pocket or purse. You even see battery packs clamped to phones with rubber bands. With Apple’s planned MagSafe battery, the entire solution is more elegant: you’ll just stick it to the phone and forget it. This magnetic battery pack is another example of the superior accessories that Apple can make—because it owns the whole system, it can add deep-rooted features not available to other manufacturers....

Apple accessories are known to be both expensive and great. The Magic Keyboard for iPad starts at $299, but it’s amazing. AirPods Pro are similarly great, similarly expensive, and universally popular. But when it comes to high-end speakers, Apple can’t seem to pull it off. That’s because they’re too expensive, and too good at the wrong thing. “Apple headphones and speakers are absolutely too expensive for what you’re getting,” Rex Freiberger, CEO of Gadget Review, told Lifewire via email....

The latest beta of Ableton Live adds a few neat features for Mac users. If you own an M1 Apple Silicon Mac, it now loads plugins that were built for the iPad and iPhone. This opens up a whole slew of amazing, low-cost music apps to Mac users and could make it a lot easier to switch between Mac and iPad when making music. “AUv3 support in Ableton is BIG,” musician Pynchon said in the Audiobus Forums....

Last week, the White House issued an executive order aimed at anti-competitive practices. It includes a provision that would give you the right to repair your own cell phones and other devices. Many manufacturers make repairing devices difficult. Experts say that such measures are unfair to users. “When you buy a product, you own it, so this means you should be able to do with it what you want,” Lauren Benton, the managing director of Back Market, a marketplace for refurbished electronics, told Lifewire in an email interview....

How: Updates will take much less time, the OS will be more secure, and will support legacy apps. Why Do You Care: While most of the new features of Windows 10x will apply to dual screen devices, this could be a preview of things to come in Windows 10 in general. The new OS will remove familiar features like the Start menu, Live Tiles, and Windows 10’s Tablet Mode, but will include some under-the-hood improvements that would make any PC a bit better....

What Is an XFDL File? A file with the XFDL file extension is an Extensible Forms Description Language file. It’s a secure type of XML file developed by PureEdge Solutions (a company acquired by IBM in 2005) as a way to create secure and legal electronic forms. These files are most commonly used in a business or government context when transferring data or buying and selling things over the internet. The data contained in one typically consists of things like transaction information and digital signatures....

Sony’s latest over the air (OTA) update for the Xperia Pro-I works in conjunction with the Videography Pro app to let you do more with your live streams, further pushing the idea of the device being more camera than phone. Additionally, when used with the GP-VPT2BT shooting grip accessory, you’ll be able to assign your own custom functions to the grip’s C1 custom key directly through the app. To make sharing your live streams easier, the update allows you to stream directly to some social media platforms through the Videography Pro app....

Researchers say they have discovered self-repairing nanocrystals that can be used in semiconductors. The nanocrystals are aimed at solar panels but could have a wide range of uses in electronics. It’s part of a growing effort to find materials that repair themselves to reduce waste. “Users will now be able to repair cracks on previously inaccessible circuits by hand,” tech expert Jonathan Tian told Lifewire in an email interview. “Usually, when such breaks occur, the entire chip (or even the entire device) could be discarded....

We found it to be slower than most other online file converters, but if you’re disappointed with some other file converters or really need to complete your file conversion online, give Zamzar a try. Zamzar Features Works on any operating system since it just requires a browser to run (i.e., Zamzar works with Windows, Linux, Mac) You can upload a file from your computer or enter a URL to an online file Converts between many document, image, video, archive, audio, and CAD formats....

How to Customize Your WhatsApp Privacy Settings By default, WhatsApp allows anyone to see your read receipts, last seen time, about section, and profile photo. In addition, your contacts can see any status updates you make. You have full control over your WhatsApp privacy, so you can easily change any of these settings. And if anyone ever makes you feel uncomfortable, you can always block them. Every user has different requirements for their personal privacy....

How to Live Stream Super Bowl LVII It’s easy to watch the NFL game online or live stream the event from your smartphone, computer, tablet, or compatible streaming devices, like a Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV. There are several options for live streaming the Super Bowl. Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Teams: TBD Halftime Show: TBD Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ Channel: FOX Stream: FOX Sports website, FOX Sports App...

How to Wipe a Computer Hard Drive This process could take several minutes to several hours depending on how big the drive is and what method you choose. You can now install Windows on the drive, create a new partition, sell or give away the hard drive or computer, recycle or dispose of it, restore your backed up files, or whatever else you need to do. We’re big fans of DBAN, our first pick on that list....

Mobile Phone Data Usage Many phone and data service plans have associated limits and fees. Your Android smartphone tracks this mobile data usage. Open the Settings app, then tap Network > Mobile data to find options that: Switch off mobile data. This prevents the phone from sending and receiving data over a cell connection. It doesn’t prevent the phone from sending and receiving a Wi-Fi connection.Limit mobile data usage. This switches off mobile data traffic when a specified usage amount is reached...

If your Chromebook is stuck zoomed in, or you lent it out to someone and got it back zoomed in, you can also use these techniques to zoom out or return the zoom level to normal. How to Zoom In on Chromebook Zooming in on a single window, like Chrome, is extremely easy on a Chromebook. You accomplish it by pressing a specific key combination. You press the same combination repeatedly to zoom in further....

A new YouTube channel lets you become a virtual “presence” in the space where the pianist is performing. It claims to be the first virtual reality classical channel on the video service. But it’s only one of a growing number of ways to experience concerts through various types of headsets. “Fully virtual concert experiences allow remote audiences access to physical locations around the globe that otherwise would be out of reach,” Rob Hamilton, a professor of music and media at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Overall Findings Even though they provide the same basic service, Hulu with Live TV and Sling TV will appeal to different people based on channel availability, price, and other features. Here’s a quick look at some of the most important features of Hulu with Live TV and Sling TV: The Hulu package that comes included is ad-supported, meaning you’ll watch commercials when streaming content from the Hulu library. However, you can upgrade to Hulu with no ads....

Sometimes a game releases, and it’s just so good that you find yourself drawn back to it again and again. I’ve had that happen many times throughout the years, but it’s very rare for those games to ever be found on my mobile phone. When the original Alto’s Odyssey released in 2018, it was enjoyable, but I quickly forgot about it amidst the other big titles dropping that year. Going back to the acclaimed endless runner with the release of Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City on Apple Arcade, I’m reminded of why the simplest games can sometimes be the most enjoyable....