What Is an XTM File? A file with the XTM file extension is most likely a CmapTools exported map. These files use the XML format to store graphics and text for use in the IHMC CmapTools (concept map tools) software. The Xtremsplit software uses XTM files, too, but they are unrelated to maps. Instead, they are used to split a large file into smaller pieces, and also to join said pieces back together, so that they’re easier to send online....
What Is an XV File? A file with the XV file extension is most likely a Khoros Visualization Image file. Other XV files are as a container format by the Xunlei (also called Thunder) download manager software to store video content. These files are generally protected in such a way where you can’t open or convert them using any other computer but the one that created it. How to Open an XV File Khoros Visualization Image files can be opened with the free XnView program....
The social networks have been testing the feature and hinting at its broader availability for years, but announced in a blog post on Wednesday that they are finally rolling out the optional feature to everyone. “We tested hiding like counts to see if it might depressurize people’s experience on Instagram.” Instagram wrote in its blog post announcing the feature. “What we heard from people and experts was that not seeing like counts was beneficial for some, and annoying to others, particularly because people use like counts to get a sense for what’s trending or popular, so we’re giving you the choice....
While being able to use your smartwatch as a walkie-talkie isn’t a new concept—the Apple Watch already does this—it’s something new to the Galaxy Watch 4. Specifically, the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic, with no other models listed at the moment. The new app will let you communicate with other Galaxy Watch users (who also are using the app) directly by holding the microphone button. According to XDA Developers, while Samsung recommends running the WalkieTalkie app while your watch is connected to your phone, it’s not necessary....
While competing smartphones use USB-C cables that handle faster charging and speedier data transfer, Apple’s continued use of Lightning means speeds top out at around 480Mbps (60MBps). That means anyone who takes a lot of high-resolution photos on an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max will find themselves waiting a bit when offloading them to a computer for editing. “I have definitely heard some murmurs about Lightning-based syncing bottlenecking file transfers,” camera app developer Sebastiaan de With told Lifewire via direct message....
Here are some YouTube channels that are worth following for any digital artist, especially those interested in 3D modeling, design, and game development. At The New Boston, you’ll find tutorial series for 3Ds Max, UDK, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects. Beyond that, there are lessons on GUI programming, Python, Android and iPhone development, HTML5, and every variation of C, C#, C++, Objective C, and even basic algebra. Videos are focused on UDK, CryEngine, level design, modeling, and asset production in Maya, and the material is clear and to-the-point....
Throughout the 1980s and beyond, Tascam’s PortaStudio was the best—if not the only—way for home musicians to record their work. It was a standalone recorder that used standard audio cassettes in a non-standard way to capture four tracks at high quality. Today, we are spoiled with all kinds of amazing hardware and apps that can do way more than record and overdub on four tracks, but there’s never really been a good successor to the PortaStudio....
Instagram will begin incorporating features specific to NFT adopters any day now, as revealed in an official interview with CEO Mark Zuckerberg. What does this mean exactly? Certain US-based Instagram users will receive the ability to display NFTs on their feed, and in their stories and messages. These details are available to other users by looking at profiles and posts, as NFTs are displayed similarly to products and other tagged profiles....
Owners are reporting unusual battery drain recently after updating to iOS 14 and watchOS 7. The official workaround at the moment for this problem involves erasing your iPhone and Apple Watch, but some experts say you can also take other steps to reduce your battery consumption. “The first battery drain cause we identified was the addition of widgets to the iOS 14 Home screen,” Colin Boyd, Outreach Coordinator for mobile phone comparison site UpPhone, said in an email interview....
Recently discovered by reddit user hzfan, the new Spatialize Stereo option toggle in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey will create virtual spatial audio for stereo audio mixes. This means that sounds will appear to originate from various locations and distances around the listener. This is similar to Apple Music’s Spatial Audio feature, which simulates a 3D soundscape for audio recorded with Dolby Atmos. What sets Spatialize Stereo apart is that it can create this simulated 3D audio specifically for non-Dolby music and video....
Only the “Wi-Fi + Cellular” models of the iPad Air 2 and Mini 3 have built-in GPS chips; noncellular models do not. While the latter can download maps and other business and location data through a Wi-Fi network, the lack of GPS precludes doing so while the user is traveling in and out of Wi-Fi signal range. GPS isn’t the only way iPads and other tablet devices can use location-aware technology, though....
This article compares the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, pointing out key differences and shared features in the most important categories, to help you pick the best phone. Overall Findings The key areas of difference between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are in the camera (the iPhone 13 Pro packs in more powerful, professional-style features), screen (the Pro has a higher refresh rate), and price (the Pro is more expensive), as well as some minor details, like weight, color options, and storage....
Passwords can be one of the weakest links in online security, and Microsoft now has ditched them altogether. Next time you log in to your Microsoft account, you can choose an alternate login method instead. We’ve used passwords for so long that it seems impossible to move. After all, how do you log in if you can’t type a passcode? And are biometric methods like fingerprint readers just fancy ways of authenticating yourself, so the computer can then supply a password?...
Is the Fitbit Versa Waterproof or Water-Resistant? The Fitbit Versa, Versa 2, and Versa Lite all feature water resistance up to a depth of 50 meters. In other words, you can swim really deep (deeper than you’ll likely want to go without special gear) without water getting into the watch. Technically, however, water resistance isn’t the same thing as waterproof. A waterproof gadget would be truly impervious to water. You’d be able to take it into any situation with water without destroying it....
How to Fix it When You Can’t Access Twitter When you can’t tweet, determine where the problem is occurring. Follow these troubleshooting tips: An “All System Operational” message may indicate the problem lies elsewhere, or Twitter hasn’t yet recognized there’s a problem. Access Twitter from a browser: Go to https://www.twitter.com. On Windows and macOS devices, this displays the full Twitter website. On Android and iOS devices, you’re redirected to a mobile version of the site....
Petty is the founder and CEO of ColorStack, a nonprofit that runs community building, academic support, and career development programs for Black and Latinx college computer science students across the country. ColorStack was born from Petty’s desire to make sure more minority computer science students gain the support and tools they need to succeed in the field. “I was a computer science student, and I was doing well for myself, but I realized that I was sort of an anomaly in the ecosystem,” Petty told Lifewire in a phone interview....
How to Use the Keyboard Shortcut List When the instructions show the keystroke combination Ctrl+C, for example, it means to hold down the Ctrl key and then press the letter C, holding both at the same time. The plus sign (+) indicates that you need both of these two keys. You do not press the + key on the keyboard. General Keyboard Shortcuts Certain key combinations are specific to PowerPoint, such as the F5 key to play a slide show....
These days, almost everything we write is done via keyboards, either the one on our laptop or the virtual keyboard on our phone screen. Everything from lecture notes to shopping lists is typed. We’re so accustomed to typing that writing on paper can even become painful after a few hundred words. But handwriting confers benefits, both physical and psychological. And if you’re taking lecture or meeting notes, you’d do well to switch to a pencil....
Design and Durability: A bit messy Charging cables and wall chargers generally look a certain way without many points of design interest. But solid construction can go a long way toward endearing a customer. The KOZOPO wall charger and cords are lightweight, and the power block is FCC certified against power surges and other safety issues. But those are the only highlights of the build and design execution. The 6-feet long cables are too flexible and don’t feel as sturdy as the original Apple iPhone Lightning cable, and the USB connecter heads also do not fit flush in the USB ports....
How to Link Layers in GIMP You link two or more layers together so you can apply transformations equally to each layer without having to merge them first. This gives you the flexibility to make later transformations independently. While Link Layers allows you to move, resize, rotate and flip layers in unison, it only applies to these types of transformations. You can’t apply a filter to several linked layers simultaneously. You either need to apply the filter to each layer independently or merge the layers first....
