Both of Apple’s computer platforms—iOS and macOS—now run on the same Apple Silicon chips. M1 Macs can run iPhone and iPad apps, right there next to Mac apps, so shouldn’t the reverse also be true? In theory, you should be able to install macOS onto the new M1 iPads and boot it as a Mac tablet. But, in reality, it would be a terrible experience. “The [Mac] UI is not legacy-built for touch screens,” technology journalist Andrea Nepori told Lifewire via Twitter....
How to Stop iPhone Icons From Shaking Getting icons to stop moving is easy. Just press the Home button on the front of your phone and everything will stop moving. If you deleted or moved apps, or created folders, pressing the Home button will save the changes you’ve made. Stopping your icons shaking is a little different on the iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, and 12, since those models don’t have a Home button....
According to a post published on the Windows Insider Blog, the company is working to move settings from the Control Panel into the Settings app. Right now, the switch appears to be a test only available to the company’s software testing program, Windows Insider. “We have moved the advanced sharing settings (such as Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and public folder sharing) to a new page in Settings app under Advanced Network Settings,” the blog post reads....
Originally code-named Windows Blue, the Windows 8.1 update is in many ways equivalent to the service packs that were available in previous versions of Windows like Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Windows 8.1 Release Date and Updates Windows 8.1 was released on October 17th, 2013. Windows 8.1 Update, released on April 8, 2014, is currently the most recent major update to Windows 8. Windows 11 is currently the most recent version of Windows available....
What Is a WLMP File? A file with the WLMP file extension is a project file created by Microsoft’s Windows Movie Maker program (older versions are called Windows Live Movie Maker). WLMP files store all the project related material that Windows Movie Maker might need to store, but it doesn’t store all the actual media files. It might contain effects, music, and transitions that pertain to the slideshow or movie, but it only references the videos and photos....
What Is Xbox 360 Games on Demand? Games on Demand is a service on the Xbox Network Marketplace where you can buy full Xbox 360 and Xbox games. They are full versions of the games, and with only a couple of exceptions (Halo 3, for example, loads multiplayer maps much more slowly so it isn’t a recommended download) they perform exactly like the retail version. The games are stored on your hard drive or another storage device (such as a USB flash drive) and can take up to 7GB of space, so make sure you have enough room before you download....
When Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series S and the more expensive Series X, lots of comparisons started to jump around. Where the Series X promised 4K gaming at high refresh rates and cost $500 to pick up, the Series S was much more affordable at just $299. Of course, there were some sacrifices made to hit that lower price point. Even with those compromises, though, the Xbox Series S is one of—if not the—best next-gen console for the everyday person....
Ylife’s under-the-radar TWS Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds are far from the flashiest true wireless earbuds on the market, but they might just offer the best value. To be perfectly honest, I don’t much about Ylife as a company, and even after a little research, it’s clear that their name is basically only associated with these earbuds. This leads me to believe they’re a mass-produced, brandless device you might find on a site like AliExpress....
Tsang is the founder and CEO of ChurnZero, developer of a customer success platform designed to help subscription-based businesses retain and more effectively serve clients through a variety of customer analytics and tools. The software aims to help customer success teams understand how clients are using products, predict subscription renewal likelihood, and share expansion opportunities. “We saw a lot of great technology being built for sales and marketing teams, but the technology that you would bring to sell a customer was not brought to service the customer,” Tsang told Lifewire in a phone interview....
What Causes Zoom Fatigue? Zoom fatigue is a form of mental strain caused by excessive videoconferencing. It’s not limited to Zoom. The term applies to any videoconferencing service, including Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Skype, and others, but the Zoom moniker stuck because of the service’s popularity. Like computer eye strain, Zoom fatigue is partly caused by staring at a computer (or smartphone) screen. It’s also taxing to the brain in a few ways, including a lack of visual cues and overstimulation....
How to Use a Mac With Your Apple TV Typeeto is an app that makes it easier to enter text into the search box on an Apple TV. Follow these steps to set up Typeeto: The Typeeto App for Mac Typeeto is an app that makes it easier to enter text into the search box on an Apple TV. With it, you can use your Mac keyboard to type text to an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Android device....
Zello is one of the top walkie-talkie apps available for iOS and Android. Create a Zello Account To use Zello, download the app from the iOS App Store, or go to Google Play to download the Android version. Go to the official Zello website to download and use the Zello PC app. Zello doesn’t offer a version for the Mac. Add Contacts to Zello on a Mobile Device Before you can use the app, you need to populate Zello with your contacts....
Cord-cutters can also watch a number of other races throughout the year through the official Belmont Park live stream for free. If you’re interested in live streaming the Belmont Stakes, or any Belmont Park race, we’ll show you all the best ways to follow the action on your computer, phone, or streaming device. How to Watch the Belmont Park Live Stream The New York Racing Authority owns Belmont Park and two other major horse tracks, and they have a site where you can watch live video from the track....
Sid Meier’s Civilization is easily one of the most recognized strategy game franchises in gaming history. However, recent years have left the series feeling stagnant. Stuck in place by unchanging mechanics and a lack of uniqueness to the game’s various groups and civilizations. With Humankind, Amplitude Studios is seemingly building off the tried and true formula that made Civilization so enduring, while also exploring new ways to play through history....
How to Find the Fixed IP Address of a Device on a LAN Most troubleshooting steps involve working with commands and other tools that require you to know your device’s IP addresses. You need to find out the private IP address for your router and the IP addresses for any switches, access points, bridges, repeaters, and other hardware in the network. Before you complete the following steps, check for your device in our Linksys, NETGEAR, D-Link, and Cisco default password lists....
Various programs use their own INI files, but they all serve the same purpose. CCleaner, for example, can use an INI file to store all its different options. This particular file is stored as the name ccleaner.ini under the CCleaner installation folder. A common INI file in Windows called desktop.ini is a hidden file that stores information about how folders and files should appear. How to Open and Edit INI Files It’s not a common practice for people to open or edit INI files, but they can be opened and changed with any text editor....
Despite this, the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro have different priorities. Most users can expect either device to handle everyday use, but there are situations where one clearly beats the other. Here’s what to know before buying. Overall Findings The iPad Pro and MacBook Pro are similar in many ways, and more so today than they ever were in the past. Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, and the addition of mouse support for iPadOS, mean you can use the iPad Pro as a laptop....
Choose an iPhone for Better Compatibility An iPhone is ideal if you own a Mac computer, iPad, or Apple Watch. You can start activities or projects on one Apple device and continue where you left off on another. The Apple Airdrop feature also makes it easy to transfer files from one iOS or macOS device to another. Additionally, Apple Watches are only compatible with iOS and Mac devices. That means if you want to get an Apple smartwatch, you need an iPhone to take full advantage of it....
Eligible households will get a free hotspot for five years, and 100 GB data per year. T-Mobile’s CEO actually announced this scheme last November, long before COVID-19 shutdowns. There’s still a massive digital divide in the US, and the pandemic is only making the inequality more obvious. For kids and workers, internet access is almost as essential as electricity. “Based on our summer school with refugee and asylum-seeking youth, we know that it’s a combination of an adequate computer and connectivity that’s needed,” Janet Gunter, co-founder of The Restart Project, told Lifewire via email....
High-end options like the ASUS PA32UCX-PK and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 offered Mini-LED technology in 2021, but pricing was in the thousands. That’s changing thanks to the Cooler Master GP27-FQS, an affordable Mini-LED monitor leading a long-term trend that could change computer monitors forever. “I would attribute the decline in Mini-LED monitor prices to lower panel prices as monitor panel prices are getting hit more now,” Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, said in an email to Lifewire....
