Write and Send Email in Yandex.Mail In addition to rich text formatting options, Yandex.Mail includes templates for e-cards. You can also save emails you compose as templates. There’s even a built-in translator that can automatically convert messages you compose into other languages. When you send an email, you can tell Yandex.Mail to watch for replies. If five days pass without an answer, you are reminded to follow up, if necessary. Yandex....
A new device called the PORTL M offers what’s essentially a two-way hologram communications device in a box. The makers of the PORTL say it’s perfect for things like exploring the network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. It’s one of a growing number of ways that are under development to explore the metaverse without a virtual reality headset. “The need for a headset is a huge barrier to adoption,” David Nussbaum, the inventor and CEO of PORTL Inc....
Now that October is behind us, the push towards the holidays is in full effect. Microsoft is celebrating the season by sending out 50,000 gift cards to its customers, and you could get one of them. On Wednesday, some users reported receiving emails from Microsoft claiming that they contained gift cards for the Microsoft Store. Microsoft has since confirmed that the gift cards are indeed real, and the company has sent out 50,000 in total to its U....
To give people a chance to experience this, a security researcher has created a website that analyzes the installed Google Chrome extensions to generate a fingerprint, which he claims can be used to track them online. “Anytime there is something semi-unique in a computer, it can be used to derive a fingerprint,” Erich Kron, security awareness advocate with KnowBe4, told Lifewire over email. “How unique that fingerprint is could depend on what is being measured or tested....
The company, holoride, has launched its VR gaming and entertainment platform in Germany, with an in-vehicle immersive experience for some Audi vehicles. Passengers can use games and apps that synchronize with live ride information. And VR in your car could be a productivity boost, some experts say. “Riding in a car seems like a great place to get things done, but it’s full of distractions and constraints,” Danny Parks, the vice president of technology for Trigger XR, a company that creates VR and augmented reality experiences, told Lifewire in an email interview....
The iPhone has way more music features, but the Music app is bloated and confusing. You’d better get used to untangling headphone cables again. The iPod changed how we listened to music. It wasn’t the first MP3 player, but it was the best, and it finally let us ditch swappable physical media for a digital catalog containing all our music. “1,000 songs in your pocket,” went the tagline. That might not sound like much now, but it was a revolution back in 2001 when the alternative was cassettes and CDs....
After years of languishing as primarily a gaming accessory, VR is having its moment in the spotlight for work. Sales of virtual reality software and hardware are expected to soar. Facebook’s newly announced Oculus Quest 2 and other headsets are making the technology more accessible than ever. “Companies are trying to find another way to engage with their clients because they can’t get to them in person,” said Steven King, a professor at the University of North Carolina who studies virtual reality, in a phone interview....
Zoom has announced that it’s making pronoun sharing easier for everyone by providing a dedicated profile page entry for all users. Originally, if you wanted to display your pronouns in a Zoom meeting you would have to type them in with your display name, which could start to get crowded. This method also was not a viable option for some users who were restricted by company policies or SSO integration....
What Is Zelle? Zelle is a service that works with banks to enable consumers to send money to friends, family, and more. The money transfers directly from the sender’s bank account into the recipients, but the sender only needs the email address or phone number associated with the recipient’s Zelle account. There’s no exchange of personal information or account numbers. What Banks Use Zelle? More than 300 financial institutions currently partner with Zelle, from Ally to Zions Bank....
Back Up Your macOS Contacts Before Beginning Before you make any changes, create a backup of your contacts so you can restore everything to its current state if an error occurs during the process. To back up your contacts: Synchronize Gmail Contacts With macOS Contacts If you don’t use Google services on your Mac and you just want to add Gmail contacts to the Contacts application on your Mac, complete the instructions that follow....
How to Cast Hulu From a Computer Once you have your Hulu account ready and your Chromecast account in hand, you’re ready to start casting. How to Cast Hulu From a Mobile Phone You can also cast Hulu videos to a Chromecast device with an Android or an iOS device. What You Need to Watch Hulu on Chromecast You’ll need just a few things to get started. Hulu Account: Sign up for a Hulu account if you don’t have one....
The HP Spectre x360 15t is a touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop that looks fantastic, is a joy to work with, and is even capable of playing games at medium to high settings. It’s a little on the heavy side to actually use as a tablet, but that 2-in-1 functionality is there if you need it. It even comes with a stylus pen, making it a viable option for both business and creative types....
According to TechCrunch, mobile users will be able to invite another account to collaborate on a post or reel, which then will be shared with both sets of followers. The post or Reel also will share the same view count, like count, and comments section. Collabs actually made its first appearance back in July as part of a small-scale test that only was made available to a small number of people....
Instagram announced Live Rooms earlier this week, adding the ability to bring in up to four people on a live video stream. Since the announcement, the feature has drawn a lot of comparisons to Clubhouse, an exclusive audio podcast app that offers similar services. Despite residing in the same space, experts say Instagram Live is more than just a cheap attempt at replicating the success of other apps. “This update is terrific in the sense that it combines the massive power of the Instagram audience, with the appeal of live shows,” Thibaud Clément, co-founder and CEO of Loomly, told Lifewive via email....
Although you can find free Wi-Fi at many retail establishments, you might prefer the assurance and ease of a dedicated Wi-Fi internet service plan that lets you log in to hotspots in most countries with one account. Below are several wireless internet service providers that offer global Wi-Fi internet access. In addition, AT&T offers several paid plans that include: AT&T International Day Pass: Add on to the same plan you have at home for use in more than 200 countries....
For example, “How do I cyber my email to the interweb?” Given its humorous connotation, interweb is commonly found in memes. Interweb Usage Examples The following are some examples where the word might be used: Look at me! I’m on the interwebs!Just look it up on the interwebs.I got lost in the interwebs!Do you think that the interwebs could help me find that recipe?Can someone help me facegram my instabook on the interwebs?...
Google has released a new update for Chrome, urging users to download it as soon as possible to avoid any possible exploitations of two security issues that are actively under attack by bad actors. The update was released Monday and includes a total of 11 security fixes. While the update addresses multiple issues, Google says that two of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2021-30632 and CVE-2021-30633, are currently actively being exploited in the wild....
The issue impacts a total of 380 Dell device models, according to Techspot, and would allow someone who has access to a computer with the exploit to gain escalated privileges and even kernel-level permissions. Essentially, if done, this would give that user full control of the laptop, allowing them to access any data stored on it. The issue originally was discovered by SentinelLabs, which reported it to Dell in December....
LG claims the OLED Flex LX3 is the “world’s first bendable 42-inch OLED TV.” It features 20 levels of curvature that allow users to find their ideal arc for increased customization. The adjustments are made manually or via remote, letting the panel transform from a flat display to a curvature of up to 900R. The benefits here are obvious, as flat panels are the standard for watching TV and movies, while curved panels offer a more immersive gaming experience....
More help is below the table if you don’t see your Linksys model below, the listed default password won’t work, or you have another question. Linksys Default Passwords (Valid December 2022) [2] The router is controlled from the Linksys app, so you don’t need to know the IP address or the router’s username or password. [3] To access the router from a web browser, first set it up using the Linksys app, which is where you create a username and password for the router....
