Like all other camera types, they have their pros and cons. Features That Make Point and Shoot Cameras Attractive One of the most attractive features of a point and shoot camera is its automated functionality—the ability to quickly and easily point the camera at a subject and snap a picture. The camera does all the work from adjusting the exposure level to focusing the camera and deciding if a flash is necessary....

We’ll explain what this little green board is, why you might want one, and how it attracted such a huge following. A Visual Introduction Let’s start with a picture of the most recent version, the Raspberry Pi 4. When people tell you the Raspberry Pi is a $35 computer, they usually forget to tell that you only get the board for that headline cost. No screen, no drives, no peripherals, and no casing....

There are many uses for a sound card, like to hear sound from a video game, listen to music or movies, have text be read to you, etc. As handy as those tasks may be, the sound card, unlike the CPU and RAM, isn’t a necessary piece of hardware required to make a computer work. The terms audio card, audio adapter, and sound adapter are sometimes used in place of sound card....

Spreadsheet Cell Types Cells hold four types of information (also called data types): Numbers that can include formulas, dates, and times. Text, often referred to as text strings or just strings. Boolean values of TRUE or FALSE. Errors including #NULL!, #REF!, and #DIV/0! that indicate a problem. What Are Cell References? Cell referencing is a system that identifies data and gives it an address so that data can be located in a spreadsheet....

Although it has been supplanted in many well-connected areas by fiber internet connections, ADSL is still an important technology. Understanding what ADSL is can be an important step in choosing the right connection for your home or business. What is an ADSL Line? Newer technologies like fiber require bespoke fiber optic cables to take advantage of the faster speeds offered by such advances. However, ADSL is more flexible. It operates over the same copper telephone lines that have powered voice calls between landlines for decades....

What Is an AIR File? A file with the .AIR file extension is most likely an AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) Installer Package file that stores web-based applications programmed using ActionScript or Apache Flex. They’re usually ZIP-compressed and can be used across all desktop and mobile operating systems that support the Adobe AIR runtime, like Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. The M.U.G.E.N. video game engine uses the AIR file extension as a plain text file that stores animation settings....

When Should You Control Bandwidth Usage? An ISP or business network may control bandwidth as well, but it’s generally done to limit certain types of network traffic or to save money during peak hours. This sort of bandwidth control that’s not quite in your control is referred to as bandwidth throttling. While a bandwidth control option is a common find in hardware devices like routers, you’re more likely to actually need this feature when using certain kinds of software....

How Bumble Works If you’re familiar with Tinder’s iconic match and swipe system, then you’ll probably recognize a similar style used on Bumble. Fun fact: Bumble was created and founded by one of the co-founders of Tinder. Once you’ve signed up for a Bumble account, created a profile, and allowed the app to access your location, you can start seeing potential matches. As you browse through profiles, you’ll be shown at least one photo, name, age, profession, education, bio description, and potentially more details....

Who Owns Nest? In 2014, Google bought Nest, which added to company’s Internet of Things portfolio. Since then, Nest has become a household name, due in large part to the ease of use of the smart devices. The company officially branded the Nest as Google Nest in mid-2019. Google Nest Thermostat The Nest Learning Thermostat, which comes with a variety of colored rings to fit with your home’s décor, has an easy-to-read display....

Downloading the new version of Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 computers replaces the default—now legacy—version of Edge. Why Use Microsoft Edge? Microsoft Edge communicates and integrates well with Windows, unlike other options such as Firefox or Chrome. Edge is secure and can be updated easily by Microsoft. When a safety issue arises, Microsoft updates the browser through Windows Update. What’s New in New Microsoft Edge With the release of the new Edge Chromium-based browser, Microsoft added and upgraded features and capabilities to an already feature-packed Edge....

How Screen Mirroring Works Perhaps the least expensive way to connect your device to your TV is by using Apple’s Digital AV Adapter, which is an HDMI adapter for your iPhone or iPad. The other option is to use an Apple TV to connect your device to your TV without the wires. Apple TV provides many of the features for connecting your iPhone or iPad to your TV without using your mobile device....

How Does Spotify Work? Spotify is a legal way to stream music online and listen to podcasts. The company licenses tracks from major and minor record labels for its extensive music library. It pays the rights holders an undisclosed amount based on the number of times people listen to each track. Listening to music on Spotify is entirely free, but you see banner ads within the official apps and hear the occasional audio ad between songs as a trade-off....

Home network administrators use TFTP to upgrade the router firmware, while professional administrators use TFTP to distribute software across corporate networks. How TFTP Works Like FTP, TFTP uses client and server software to make connections between two devices. From a TFTP client, individual files can be uploaded to or downloaded from the server. The server hosts the files and the client requests or sends files. TFTP can also be used to remotely start a computer and back up network or router configuration files....

What Is Total Harmonic Distortion? The specification for Total Harmonic Distortion compares the input and output of audio signals, with the difference in stages measured as a percentage. So you might see a THD listed as 0.02 percent with specified conditions of frequency and equivalent voltage in parenthesis (for example, 1 kHz 1 Vrms). There is a bit of math involved to calculate Total Harmonic Distortion. Still, all you need to understand is that the percentage represents the harmonic distortion or deviation of the output signal....

What Is Yelp? Founded in 2004, Yelp is a popular online directory for discovering local businesses ranging from bars, restaurants, and cafes to hairdressers, spas, and gas stations. How Does Yelp Work? You can search Yelp via its website or with the official apps on iOS and Android smart devices. Listings are sorted by business type and results are filtered by geographical location, price range, and unique features like outdoor seating, delivery service, or the ability to accept reservations....

That’s a fancy way of saying your phone number is showing as someone else’s caller ID when they make phone calls or send text messages. Causes of Phone Spoofing Phone spoofing actually can be used legally by businesses and individuals. For example, a lawyer might want to spoof their own office phone number when making a business call to a client from a personal smartphone after hours. Unfortunately, this feature is frequently abused by phone scammers who use it to hide their real phone number and replace it with one that’s geographically closer to the people they’re targeting....

WhatsApp has been available for computers in both web and app forms, but this is the first time the desktop version has seen a public beta. So if you’ve always wanted to try out new WhatsApp features before everyone else or help track down software bugs, this is your chance! Once installed, the WhatsApp desktop beta will keep itself up-to-date automatically, so you won’t have to worry about checking for the latest beta release....

WABetaInfo published info about what to expect in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.14.6 and noted users will be able to choose the video quality of the media they upload. Based on screenshots, you’ll be able to select “Auto (recommended),” “Best quality,” and “Data saver,” when uploading a video or a photo. According to the screenshots, the “Best quality” videos and photos are larger and can take longer to send, while the “Data saver” option will compress all videos and photos the same way before sending....

Knowing when’s the best time to buy new MacBooks is a valuable skill before you hit the buy button and commit yourself to a new purchase. There are some key factors to bear in mind, so you know when’s best. Here’s a look at what to do. Do You Need a New MacBook? As with any new purchase, it’s worth considering if you need a new MacBook. If your current desktop or laptop has failed, then regardless of where the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are in their product cycle, you almost certainly need to make a purchase immediately....

When to Use Spot Colors (Such as PMS Colors) If your project meets one or more of the criteria below, spot colors may make the most sense: The publication has no full-color photographs and uses only one or two colors (including one spot color plus black).The publication needs a color that cannot be accurately reproduced with CMYK inks, such as precise color matching of a corporate typeface or logo color.To print a specific color over multiple pages that require page-to-page consistency....