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Overall Findings Despite using the same light-emitting diode technology, an OLED has several advantages over a standard LED screen. While you can get an LED display that shows up to 4K resolution, every OLED starts at that pixel count. Picture quality is usually better since an OLED’s ability to control each pixel offers greater contrast in colors and light and dark parts of the image. Those advantages come with a typically higher cost, however, and an LED can still provide great results even without better technology....

One UI’s most recent version, 4.1, debuted with the Galaxy S22 series but was also limited to it at the time. Now Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 4.1 to many of its other devices, starting with the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3. Other devices will also be included in the future though, like the Galaxy A series, S21 series, and Tab S7 FE. The Galaxy S20 series, Z Fold, Z Flip, S10, Note, Tab S, and A series will also be getting the One UI 4....

OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone maker with a range of phones, from the cheap-but-good Nord up to the latest 8T, which we’ll look at today. So, what are the differences between the iPhone 12 and the new OnePlus 8T? “The only reason I’d consider switching to an iPhone is for the apps,” software programmer and longtime OnePlus user Vladimir Hadek told Lifewire in an interview. “The iOS App Store has more, and better, apps....

What Is a PCX File? A file with the PCX file extension is a Paintbrush bitmap image file that stands for “Picture Exchange.” Multi-page PCX files are saved with the .DCX file extension. This was one of the first bitmap image formats used in the Windows operating system, but newer formats like PNG have basically replaced it altogether. How to Open a PCX File The PCX file is the built-in format used by the MS-DOS program PC Paintbrush from ZSoft, but other software support the format, too, including GIMP, ImageMagick, IrfanView, Adobe Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, and XnView....

Developer Pathea Games’ and publisher Pixmain’s popular human civilization rebuilding sim, My Time At Portia, has made the leap to mobile devices. Android and iOS ports for what Pixmain refers to as “the PC blockbuster” are available now, with their prices temporarily reduced to $5.49 and $5.99, respectively. These new versions tease special mobile-only “housewarming gifts,” available for the game’s first week only. These gifts include a mystery gift box from My Time At Sandrock (Portia’s upcoming sequel), mobile-exclusive swimwear, a massage chair, and whatever a mushroom cabin is....

The Reset This PC tool keeps your personal files (if that’s what you want to do), removes any software you have installed, and then reinstalls Windows. When to Use Reset This PC (and When Not To!) Reset This PC is almost always a fix-it tool of last resort. Reset This PC is a really big hammer—great for really big nails but probably overkill for a thumbtack. In other words, Reset This PC tool is a fantastic choice when the blame looks to be Windows-related and all other troubleshooting has failed....

Available in black, white, blue, and red, the earbuds look sleek with color options that will match your style. At 6.3 grams, the earbuds are compact and won’t protrude too much from your ear, and even the battery case is eminently pocketable at 39.6 grams. They come with IPX2 splash resistance, allowing them to handle sweat at the gym and maybe some light rain, but I wouldn’t immerse them. The big winner here is battery life....

The Galaxy Tab S6 is remarkably slim, measuring only 0.22 inches in thickness, and weighs less than a pound, so it’s not too heavy to take with you on the go either. The interior bezel, which is roughly a quarter of an inch, uniformly bounds the perimeter of the screen, which is constructed of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The back of the tablet is aluminum, which is ideal for durability and day-to-day use....

Samsung just announced that they are giving some Galaxy owners the tools and skills to fix common smartphone and tablet issues. The company has teamed up with iFixit to start a self-repair program, complete with official tools and replacement parts. Here is how it works. Those who wish to make their own repairs can head to Samsung’s self-repair splash page and purchase consumer-friendly tools and official replacement parts. These parts are sold at cost, and Samsung is also providing official repair guides for a suite of common problems, complete with visual and written step-by-step instructions....

What Is an SFPACK File? A file with the SFPACK file extension is an SFPack compressed SoundFont (.SF2) file. It’s similar to other archive formats (like RAR, ZIP, and 7Z) but is used specifically for storing SF2 files. The audio files held in this kind of archive are sample clips that are often used in software applications and video games. How to Open an SFPACK File SFPACK files can be opened with Megota Software’s portable program SFPack through the Add Files button....

SiriusXM has announced its plans to cover the 2022 NFL Draft in its entirety, live, with additional player and coach interviews, along with listener call-in segments. According to SiriusXM, the coverage will be anchored by Jason Horowitz, with former scout and coach Kirwan, former quarterback Jim Miller, and former coach Rick Neuheisel joining as analysts. All seven draft rounds—spread out over three days—will be covered, and at the end of each day, there will be a live call-in segment for fans to share their thoughts and reactions....

With me swapping my workouts to a home setting, I need a tool to help track my fitness activities. Cue the Skagen Falster 3 smartwatch—with fitness and sleep tracking, an easy interface, and a sleek silicone wrist band, it proved to be the ideal choice for my fitness needs. For over a week I’ve worn it nonstop, tracking its battery life, ease of use, and connectivity. Design and Comfort: Super fancy silicone The Skagen Falster 3 opts for a classic watch design with a 1....

The Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service promises “an improved, faster, reliable, and super modern-looking Skype” is coming over the next few months, according to the company’s blog post. Skype said the new changes were based on customer feedback and requests. Perhaps the biggest change is that Skype now supports all browsers, whereas before, you only could use Skype if you had Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Opera. Skype also detailed that the latest update would include more color and new themes and layouts to its call stage—you’ll be able to find yourself on the main view during a call since all participants are now visible on the call stage....

Well, Cisco has created just that, acting in partnership with UK soccer great Manchester City. The pair has developed a smart scarf that measures physiological data and translates these measurements into an assessment of fans’ emotions as they watch Man City face off against competitors. The scarf features a proprietary EmotiBit sensor that rests on the neck when worn. This sensor includes several integrated smaller sensors, including a PPG sensor for heart rate, accelerometer, temperature sensor, and electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor....

Troubleshooting Speaker Channel Problems For example, if the problem exists only with DVDs and not any other source, such as a radio or CD player, then it’s possible that either the DVD player or the cable connecting it to the receiver or amplifier is bad. Replace that cable with a new cable or swap it with a known-good cable to see if that works. If you encounter splices, make sure that the splice is maintaining a safe, proper connection....

It’s hard to find a more respected name in the guitar pedal game than Strymon. In a market where digital recreations of analog effects are often scorned, Strymon’s pedals are an exception. Its prices are high, but that rarely draws complaints in the guitar forums. And even when the company drifts into the distinctly esoteric, far from its core market, the result is excited interest rather than armchair lamentations about lost focus....

A recent leak points to a new Nintendo Switch that supports 1440p resolution and uses Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0 technology, which should help it render games at higher resolutions. But even if Nintendo continues with a new design touting these features, it’s unlikely it will cast aside current Switch owners by making new games exclusive to the Switch Pro. “Based on the huge success Nintendo’s achieved with the current Switch model, I’m expecting the Pro to continue the hybrid design, and focus on additional power first and foremost,” John Bedford, founder of Viva Flavor and a former editor from Eurogamer, told Lifewire via email....

The stolen data apparently included names, dates of birth, driver’s license information, and even Social Security numbers for about 7.8 million current postpaid customers, as well as over 40 million former or prospective customers who had applied for credit with the company. Phone numbers, account numbers, passwords and financial information was not compromised, the company said. Payment information like credit card numbers was not stolen either. T-Mobile also confirmed that 850,000 prepaid customers had their names, phone numbers, and PINs stolen, as well....

Analyzing the privacy details that Android app developers are now forced to share, the study conducted by privacy experts at Incogni found several alarming trends, including the fact that over half (55.2%) of the analyzed apps share users’ data with third parties, and that free apps, on average, share seven times more data points than paid apps. “Google is one of the world’s largest purveyors of surveillance capitalism and have convinced millions of people to carry their devices on them at all times,” Dan Arel, a privacy advocate who runs ThinkPrivacy, told Lifewire via email....

Here are ten of our favorite apps for high school students who want to improve their education or enhance their school experience with the latest tech. Google Docs also allows students to turn in assignments and receive feedback directly within the document they worked on. The collaborative nature of Google Docs also lets students work together on an assignment in the same document in real time. Download For: Like the rest of Google’s apps, Keep lets you take notes on one device and access them anywhere....