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Loop combines a flexible canvas with portable components that move freely and stay in sync across apps. The app is a hat tip to the fact that more people are working remotely and competes against similar collaboration software. “Microsoft Loop provides users with a cross-workstream dashboard and a phenomenally fluid collaboration platform,” Scott Gode, the chief product officer at Unify Square, which makes collaboration software, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Since the reveal of Windows 11, Microsoft has been pushing a new set of requirements for the upcoming operating system. Despite these requirements, many were able to install Windows 11 via the Windows Insider program without meeting them. However, Neowin now reports that Microsoft has begun kicking users who do not meet those requirements out of the program. Users with non-compliant machines reportedly are receiving the following message when attempting to update Windows 11 via the program: “Your PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11....

Netflix and navigation experts Waze have teamed up to gamify driving, adding some much-needed pizazz to the endless sprawl of the American highway system. This comes in the form of a tie-in game, of sorts, to the forthcoming Netflix original animated feature, The Sea Beast. This driving experience transforms real-world navigation maps into sea maps, complete with fearsome sea beasts to avoid, friendly NPCs, and plenty of in-game surprises. As previously mentioned, the experience is based on an animated film, so you’ll play as lead character Maisie, a stowaway, and her mischievous monster friend Blue....

From the Nixplay Seed Ultra’s exterior, it doesn’t look like there’s much differentiating it from many of our other options for best digital photo frames. Start digging into what this internet-enabled frame can do, though, and you’ll find a lot to like—particularly if you have a lot of photos in the cloud and on social media, if you want to share albums with loved ones, or if you have multiple smart frames to integrate with....

Always-on displays (sometimes referred to simply as AoD) started appearing on Android devices a number of years ago. Since their first inclusion in devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7, the displays have become more of a mainstream feature, even making an appearance in smartwatches like the new OnePlus Watch and the Apple Watch Series 5 and 6. But do the pros offered by this feature outweigh the cons? Experts say no....

Prevent Common OneNote Sync Issues Before you begin troubleshooting sync errors in OneNote, make sure the app is up-to-date by installing the latest OneNote or Office update. And, if you use multiple Microsoft, work, or school accounts with OneNote, make sure you’re using the account associated with the OneNote notebook. Then, to avoid sync problems in the future, keep OneNote updated and follow the OneNote syncing best practices. Get the Latest Version of OneNote The OneDrive desktop app is installed with the Windows operating system....

Mercedes showed off an automated valet parking system in which its EQS sedan and future vehicles can park themselves. The system could herald a future in which most cars offer fully automated when parking. “For people who might have safety concerns walking alone in parking garages, this technology allows [them] to get in and out of their cars near a clear entrance with greater visibility,” Sam Morrissey, the executive director of Urban Movement Labs, which advises on transportation solutions, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Unlike the older versions of OS X that were distributed on optical media, the downloaded versions of OS X don’t provide a bootable installer. Instead, you run the installation app directly on your Mac under the older version of OS X. This works fine for the upgrade install and the non-startup drive install, but it doesn’t allow you to erase your startup drive, a necessary process if you want to perform a clean install....

What it is: Surf is a quick little game that loads instantly and gives you a tiny little surfer that you must guide through increasingly treacherous seas. There are rocks, whirlpools, sea monsters, and other surfers to avoid on your quest to zip along the farthest you possibly can. You can use your keyboard’s arrow keys and spacebar to steer (or a connected game pad or other controller) and see how far you can get....

The 45-day test will allow people to opt-in to allow their cameras to be monitored by police. Police say the program is meant to curb crime. But the move is adding to the growing privacy concerns about the widespread use of security cameras, experts say. “Ring’s partnerships with law enforcement are accelerating the USA’s path to becoming a surveillance state,” Larry Pang, head of business development at IoTeX, a company that produces secure devices, said in an email interview....

Use a VoIP Recorder and Insert the File Into Audacity Starting with version 8, Skype supports call recording, but only for Skype-to-Skype calls. Consider apps like Pamela to record your Skype calls outside the network, then place the file into Audacity for subsequent editing and mixing. Mix Individual Tracks If you’re working to create a polished final product, you may find value in having every participant in a Skype call record their own version, then have one person use Audacity to blend these files into one clean version that doesn’t necessarily sound like a VoIP call....

In addition to streaming TV shows and movies, Roku will also give you the option to stream live video feeds from its new lineup of smart home cameras (and a smart doorbell). And there are other smart home devices, such as lighting and plugs, you’ll be able to control through Roku TV or a new Roku Smart Home mobile app as well. The initial assortment includes a floodlight camera, indoor and outdoor cameras, an indoor 360-degree camera, a video doorbell, smart bulbs, smart light strips, and smart plugs for inside and outside....

The Outdoor Element is built to withstand whatever the elements throw at it, thanks to its tempered glass that Roku claims is four times stronger than typical screens. It can survive temperatures from minus four degrees to as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit while maintaining a high-quality display. Roku’s new TV has a 55-inch 4K screen that the company claims is “two and a half times brighter than standard 4K televisions....

In a partnership with The Commons Project, users can verify their vaccination status through the CommonHealth app and download their immunization record, CNET reported. Then, you’ll have to upload your record to Samsung Pay. The tech allows you to show your status wherever it’s required, and even share it through a QR code within the app. “CommonHealth’s collaboration with Samsung marks another important milestone as the availability and acceptance of SMART Health Cards as the standard for digital vaccination records continues to expand,” said JP Pollak, co-founder and chief architect of The Commons Project, in a press release....

Here’s how to customize the alert sounds on your iPad. How to Set Custom ‘New Mail’ and ‘Sent Mail’ iPad Sounds You make all your changes in a single menu in the iPad’s Settings app. Here’s where to go: How to Set Custom Alerts for Contacts Along with the global settings for text messages on the iPad, you can also give people in your contacts unique alerts so you can tell who’s texting you without looking....

Getting Rid of Dates If you scan an image with a printed date on it, you have a few options for removing it. Crop it outBlock it outClone it outUse a healing brushUse a smart fill plug-in Remove the Date by Cropping the Picture Cropping is an easy fix, but it isn’t always ideal, as in the case of this photo where it causes the subject’s hind legs and part of the tail to be cut out of the picture....

According to the release notes of the Monterey 12.1 update, the changes also include support for an Apple Music Voice Plan and several bug fixes. The update is currently rolling out; however, Apple said that not all the features would be available to users in all regions. SharePlay allows people to enjoy content from supported apps, like Apple TV, using FaceTime. The app allows groups of people to share synced content....

Make Google Sheets Show Formulas In large worksheets, finding the cells that contain formulas or functions can be difficult. Learn multiple ways to show formulas in Google Sheets to find the method that best suits your purposes. How to Show Formulas in Google Sheets Using Shortcut Keys Remove the guesswork when you need to show formulas in Google Sheets by using a simple shortcut key combination to show all formulas in Google Sheets: Ctrl+` (grave accent)....

Skullcandy has elicited quite a reputation over the years. Whether you’re someone who grew up using the company’s various products, or someone who prefers the higher quality and more expensive options, you probably recognize the name. Despite having made a name in the budget audio market, Skullcandy’s cheaper wireless options have never really stuck. The company’s latest pair, however, the Skullcandy Dime, could be exactly what the budget earbud crowd has been waiting for....

The unexpected downtime has been affecting Slack users worldwide—some of whom have been able to get things running again, while others are still waiting. According to @SlackStatus on Twitter, the domain name system (DNS) issue was caused by something on the company’s end and is not related to any third-party services. Slack initially stated that the issue would be resolved within 12 hours, but later said it was mistaken and it would actually be closer to 24 hours....