Pre-pandemic, work-from-home was relatively rare. It was seen as goofing off or as detrimental to teamwork. And yet, when the majority of the workforce was forced into remote work, we found out that people got more done, in less time, and without the long hours wasted commuting. Now, bosses want people back in the office, but the workers are prepared to quit rather than comply. The power balance has shifted....
Insert Links To link to other documents or web pages from a Word document, insert a hyperlink. Remove Hyperlinks When you type a URL into Word, it automatically inserts a hyperlink that connects to the website. This feature is handy if you distribute documents electronically, but it can be a nuisance when printing documents. To remove a hyperlink, right-click the link and select Remove Hyperlink. More About Editing Hyperlinks When you work in the Insert Hyperlink dialog box and the Edit Hyperlink dialog box, several other features are available on the left side of the dialog box....
This awareness initiative is set forth by WorldBackupDay.com. Here’s the message to remember: Your Data Is More Valuable Than Your Device Hardware is cheap and getting cheaper. Do you know what’s expensive or even priceless? That term paper you spent three weeks writing, the $3,000 USD in music and movies you have on your hard drive, and the digital video of your little boy or girl’s first step. You can get a new computer or phone, but try replacing those important files: You can’t!...
The beta kicks off Season 1 of Halo Infinite multiplayer and includes multiple maps, game modes, and a Battle Pass. Halo Infinite multiplayer is currently available on the Xbox Series S and X, the Xbox One, and Windows PC with an Xbox Cloud Gaming version coming a short time after. It will also support cross-platform play, so console and PC gamers will be thrown together in matches. Because of this support, you can play on either the PC or console version and not lose any progression or stats....
You want perfect copies of all your originals in case disaster strikes, so stay away from lossy formats like MP3 that can affect the quality of the recordings. Use lossless audio formats when burning your digital music library to CDs. Lossless audio formats encode audio and compress it in a without sacrificing any data, ensuring that your music is perfectly preserved in a high-quality digital form. Common routes to rip audio CDs to FLAC include software media players like Winamp for Windows or dedicated utilities like Max for Mac computers....
Facebook is working on a new high-end VR headset codenamed Project Cambria. The company says the gear will allow users to better interact with the growing metaverse, a kind of digital space that lets you do things you can’t in the physical world. The metaverse has been a long-sought dream, but experts say Facebook may finally be able to pull it off. “People will be able to virtually go to school or work and actually feel like they are sitting in a classroom or the office, but are actually wearing a headset at home,” virtual reality expert Ashley Crowder, the CEO of VNTANA, told Lifewire in an email interview....
Google said in its blog post that select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones would be able to use the digital key feature to lock, unlock, and even start a vehicle from the phone, itself. Vehicles have to have either ultra-wideband (UWB) radios or near-field communication (NFC) technology for the feature to work. UWB and NFC are not new technologies, but there are some key differences between them. UWB technology allows you to unlock your car as long as your key fob (or, in this case, your phone) is near your person....
Van living is tempting, especially now that remote working is becoming more typical. You can go anywhere, it’s way cheaper than buying a house, and it’s just plain cool to be on the move. On the other hand, how do you exist without an address? And can you really live and work in a tiny van for months or years on end? We asked some #vanlifers how they manage. “It is possible and rewarding to work on the road....
How to Change Zoom’s Default Security Settings Once you know your Zoom app is up-to-date (see instructions further down in this article), then you can begin to tweak and adjust the default security settings to further increase the security of your application. Adjust Zoom Security Settings When Scheduling a Meeting The settings you just adjusted are default settings. These will remain set for every meeting that you schedule, unless you change them....
Watch Hulu With a Casting Device For instance, both the mobile app and the desktop version of Hulu let you tap or click the Chromecast button to instantly put the video you’re watching directly onto your HDTV. If you’re using a Roku, Apple TV or Firestick, you can add the Hulu channel to your device to watch Hulu videos on your high-def TV. Watch Hulu From a Gaming Console Hulu has apps for a variety of current and previous generation gaming consoles....
Requirements to Watch To watch the US Open Live Stream through NBC, or a streaming service, you need a high-speed internet connection, a smartphone or a laptop, and a television streaming app. Final Round: June 18, 2023 Location: Los Angeles Country Club, Los Angeles, CA Channel: NBC, USA Stream: NBC, Peacock, USA Watch Live Stream on TV Cable and satellite television subscribers have the option to watch every moment of the action on NBC or the USA Network, and you can catch the final two rounds on your local station with an antenna....
The first of HP’s new devices, the Dragonfly Folio G3, is the most hybrid-friendly of the group (both conceptually and literally). It utilizes a pull-forward structure for smooth transitions between its three configurations and houses an 8MP camera with a 100-degree field-of-view that’s more video call friendly. The new folio also uses Dynamic Voice Leveling to keep voice audio clear. Performance is no slouch either, with Intel vPro processors, upgraded LPDDR5 memory (up to 32GB), and the potential for up to 2TB of internal storage....
HTC, however, is looking to change that perception by launching the metaverse-focused Desire 22 Pro smartphone, as detailed in a company splash page. The phone is a follow-up to last year’s Desire 21 Pro and does indeed boast some intriguing metaverse-adjacent features. First of all, the phone allows users to visit HTC’s metaverse ecosystem, Viverse, without needing a VR headset. In other words, you can check in on VR communities directly from the phone’s browser, though integration details are scarce....
The Difference Between iTunes Match and Apple Music iTunes Match is a cloud backup solution that stores the music in your iCloud account and makes it available on any compatible device. All your devices can access the same music and your music collection is safely backed up. Apple Music is a streaming music service that provides access to all the music in the iTunes Store for a flat monthly price. With Apple Music, you’ll never lose your music....
iOS and iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 beta users found that, in the most recent update, the amount of free space needed for installation had been reduced. According to Apple’s release notes for both the iOS and iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 betas, “You can now update your device using Software Update if less than 500 MB of storage is available.” Apple doesn’t state a reason for easing up on the storage requirements, but MacRumors suggests that it might be in service to Apple Watch Series 3 users....
When Will the iPhone 15 Be Released? The typical schedule for Apple is to release a new iPhone every year. Based on this pattern, it’s likely that the iPhone 15 will be released in 2023, following the 2022 launch of the iPhone 14. Rumors are pointing to a few models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Max, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. We’ve also heard other naming schemes like iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Ultra....
There are signs that can point you toward a solution. This article explains: Different ways to check for large-scale outages impacting everyone.Troubleshooting tips to help fix things that might be wrong on your end. How to Tell if T-Mobile Is Down If you think T-Mobile might be down for everyone, try these steps: What to Do When You Can’t Get Signal or Service Sometimes T-Mobile can be down in a small area due to a specific cell tower problem; other outages can be the result of problems in parts of T-Mobile’s fiber optics network....
This guide will help you determine whether or not you should subscribe to YouTube TV based on many factors related to your specific budget, viewing habits, and lifestyle. What Is YouTube TV? YouTube TV is a streaming service from YouTube, but it isn’t the same as YouTube. It’s similar to cable and satellite television, but you stream it over the internet. You can use a streaming device like Fire TV or Roku to watch it on your TV, an app on your phone or tablet, or go to the website to watch on your computer or laptop....
The app debuted on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store back in December, so it’s still relatively new. And, since Thursday is Earth Day, I thought I’d give the app a try to see if/how I could reduce my carbon footprint. After some time with Klima, I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve done more for climate change than I have in a while, but I don’t necessarily feel productive about it....
The T5 II model offers much of what you’d expect from a premium pair of earbuds: wireless Bluetooth connectivity, active noise cancellation, sweat and water resistance, and so on. The hands-free motion controls, which let you do things like accept or reject incoming calls just by moving your head, are a bit of a surprise, though. According to Klipsch’s description, many of the stand-out features in the T5 II come from the integration with a Bragi operating system....
