We’ve already made the case for buying used EVs. But what if you’re set on a new car? Read our brief guide to help you make a decision that works for your lifestyle and budget. Reasons to Lease (Instead of Buy) an EV EVs depreciate fast. Take a look at used prices for the BMW i3 and Nissan Leaf—two of the first, mass-market EVs sold at reasonable prices when new—and in most economic conditions, you’ll find them for a sliver of their original MSRP....
What Does ‘Connection Is Not Secure’ Mean? Browsers will return a “connection not secure” error when they can’t verify a website’s SSL certificate. SSL is a secure data-encryption method that keeps transmitted data private and safe. If a browser detects a problem with a site’s SSL certificate, it won’t load that site because it might be unsafe. While all this can sound very alarming, it’s likely that nothing is wrong....
Turning on transaction logging may not be a straightforward affair, but it is not difficult, either. To create a log file with all Post Office Protocol, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, and Internet Message Access Protocol traffic in Mozilla Thunderbird, first, make sure it’s not running. Then, follow the instructions for your operating system. Turning on Transaction Logging in Windows In Microsoft Windows, follow this procedure: Turning on Transaction Logging in macOS Use the following procedure on your Mac: followed immediately by:...
Make Yahoo! Mail Display Messages in a Larger Font To read your emails in a larger font, you’ll have to make some changes outside of Yahoo! Mail. Most web browsers can increase or magnify the size of the site displayed in the browser. You may see this option as a magnifying glass with a plus in the center of it in the address bar. If you do not, you might need to go to the Settings menu to find the Zoom controls....
The transition to digital-only television in 2009 killed the TV-band radio; it’s an unfortunate casualty of the transition. However, you can use a workaround to listen to television on your radio. How to Use a TV-Band Radio With a Digital Signal This workaround uses an antenna and DTV converter box to capture the TV audio. Then, you connect the audio output of the converter box to either self-powered speakers or headphones with an RCA-type connector....
Fernando is the founder and CEO of OxiWear, a vital-monitoring and emergency-alert accessory worn on the ear. The device can monitor a person’s oxygen levels, notify them when those levels dip too low, and alert the proper medical authorities if need be. Her health condition came as a result of an untreated atrial septal defect, a birth defect resulting in a hole near the heart. Fernando said she had experienced breathing problems her whole life, yet doctors simply diagnosed her with asthma as a kid....
Personal Boundary creates a bubble of sorts around avatars that prevents players from getting too close to one another and maintains personal space. Meta joins the ranks of other VR developers as this feature appears to have been made in response to a recent harassment incident. Meta explains that the feature ensures players’ characters stay around four feet from each other and that there will be no feedback when hitting that barrier....
Flirtual is a dating app designed to match VR users and arrange get-togethers in social VR applications. The app lets you create Tinder-like profiles using your avatar and is part of a growing trend of metaverse dating. “We’ve seen a rise in what we like to call “digital intimacy,” where singles are looking for relationships that are completely online and without any intention of meeting in the real world,” Maria Sullivan, vice president of the Dating Group, which runs about 30 online dating sites, told Lifewire in an email interview....
Microsoft is officially phasing out Office in favor of Microsoft 365, but Office technically isn’t going anywhere. What’s specifically happening is the Office suite is being rebranded and updated, thus becoming its own version of the cloud-focused Microsoft 365 platform. This means you can look forward to a new look, an updated icon, and more features. Office 365 subscriptions are also sticking around, along with access to Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word (as well as one-time purchase options for those apps)....
The new cloud offering will take the operating system to the cloud by streaming apps, settings, and even data to the user’s personal or company computer while enabling users to easily pick up whatever task they were last working on from any location. The monthly service will become available to businesses on Aug. 2. As workers have increasingly been called back to the office recently after a year of remote work, many have found themselves on hybrid schedules—spending a few days on-site and working a few days from home....
For Consumers: Windows 8/8.1 Standard Windows 8/8.1 is the consumer version of the OS. It excludes many business-related features such as drive encryption, group policy, and virtualization; however, you have access to the Windows Store, Live Tiles, Remote Desktop Client, VPN Client, and other features. For Small Businesses: Windows 8/8.1 Pro Windows 8 Pro is made for businesses and technology enthusiasts. It includes everything found in the standard edition plus features such as BitLocker encryption, PC virtualization, domain connectivity, and PC management....
Mark Clennon is a self-taught photographer and is well known for using an iPhone in his work. The tips in the video refer to the iPhone 11 and later models as they have the particular lenses Clennon uses in his work. In addition to dynamic poses, Clennon states he uses all three of the iPhone’s camera lenses for his work: the wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and the telephoto lens. The wide-angle lens is the standard point-and-shoot camera many smartphones have, and on recent iPhone models, these lenses have a high aperture for higher quality photos....
Google just announced that the software is currently in open beta, marking it as an important milestone in the company’s long-held goal to “bring professional and accessible video editing” to mainstream consumers. As such, this software was built from the ground up to integrate with ChromeOS. In other words, this is not simply a rehash of the LumaFusion app available to smartphone and tablet owners, and the ChromeOS version takes full advantage of being installed on an actual computer....
Cybersecurity firm Check Point Research claimed in the study that at least 23 popular mobile apps contain “misconfigurations” of third-party cloud services. The company said that developers of some of the apps didn’t check if security measures designed to prevent data breaches were in place when synchronizing with cloud services. “By not following best practices when configuring and integrating third party cloud services into applications, millions of users’ private data was exposed,” the researchers wrote....
The HDR Factor One “techie” term that has entered the TV mix is HDR. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is all the rage amongst TV makers, and there is a good reason for consumers to take notice. Although 4K has improved resolution, HDR tackles another important factor in both TV and video projectors, light output (luminance). As a result of HDR implementation, two established technical terms have risen to prominence in TV and video projector promotion: Nits and Lumens....
Despite having their choice of more than a few VR headsets, many still feel the pressure to purchase the most expensive option, thinking it will deliver the best VR experience. While the pricier head-mounted displays add a few extra bells and whistles, ultimately, VR can be enjoyed without spending thousands of dollars on the fanciest headsets. “You can absolutely enjoy VR experiences with a less-expensive headset,” Amy Peck, an AR/VR strategist and CEO of EndeavorVR, told Lifewire in an email....
What Is a NOMEDIA File? A file with the .NOMEDIA file extension is an Android No Media file. They’re only seen on Android phones and tablets, or on devices that are connected to an Android device. These special files never have a file name (i.e., they’re always seen as .nomedia) and are used to tell other apps to avoid scanning for media files in the same folder where the NOMEDIA file exists....
4/8/20: In what might seem like spectacularly bad timing, HBO has made plans to end support for its streaming app, HBO Go, on older Apple TVs, starting April 30. Why now? On a support web page, HBO says it’s making the changes to “provide the best streaming experience.” However, most of us are stuck in our homes during this COVID-19 pandemic, without access to upgrading older Apple TVs, even if we wanted to....
Apple wasn’t the first company to make true wireless earbuds, but it set the standard and price point with the original $160 AirPods—and then opened up the floodgates for competitors to produce their own oft-similar renditions. Luckily, while Apple has kept its price point intact, rival makers have been able to produce strong competitors at lower price points. OnePlus threw its hat in the ring with the $80 OnePlus Buds, but now they’ve hit an even sweeter spot with the newer OnePlus Buds Z....
The Peloton Row is an efficient way to get your reps in, as rowing is known to be a low-impact exercise that combines strength training and cardio. Peloton’s new machine promises the same highly personalized workouts the company has become known for via its Bike and Tread line of fitness machines. To that end, rowing enthusiasts will have access to a suite of “motivational instructors” accessible via the machine’s 24-inch HD swivel screen....
