What Is Wi-Fi Sense? Wi-Fi Sense was a tool for Windows designed to collect data on public Wi-Fi hotspots, such as those available in coffee shops or public buildings. It would collect useful data about the hotspot, such as its speed and signal strength, and upload it to a database. As the database grew, the idea would be that as Windows products came near these hotspots, they would automatically connect....
Xbox One Hardware UPCs The Xbox One hardware originally came in a couple of different bundles. Xbox One with KinectXbox One without Kinect Microsoft ran a promotion in late 2014 that offered a $50 price drop on Xbox One hardware. That promotion was so successful, it has become permanent, which is reflected in the prices above. You could buy Xbox One hardware bundles with up to 1TB hard drives. Many bundles came with Halo: Master Chief Collection or other games....
So, how does a Mac differ from a Windows-based PC? Mac vs. PC or Mac and PC? The Mac vs. PC showdown started when IBM, not Apple or Microsoft, was the king of the computer. The IBM PC was IBM’s answer to the flourishing personal computer market that started with the Altair 8800 and was being led by companies like Apple and Commodore. IBM was thrown a curveball when IBM-compatible personal computers, commonly referred to as PC clones, started popping up....
10 Factors to Consider When Buying a Projector Here are the main things to look at when shopping for a new projector: CostLamps, LEDs, and LasersLight Output and BrightnessContrast RatioPixel Density and ResolutionColor ReproductionInputsPortabilityScreensTypes of Projectors How Much Should I Spend on a Projector? Projector prices vary drastically, ranging from budget projectors for less than $100 to high-end 4K projectors worth around $2,000. The image quality matters more than the brand....
Where Can I Watch Friends? Which streaming service you use to stream all 236 episodes of Friends depends on what country you live in: Where to stream Friends in the U.S.: Friends streams on HBO Max in the U.S. There is no free trial for HBO Max as of this writing (how to see if your streaming device is compatible with HBO Max). Monthly plans start at $9.99/month with ads, while the ad-free version is $14....
Build a Simple Multi-Room Music System Using a Receiver The simplest multi-room music system uses the Speaker B switch built into a stereo or home theater receiver. The Speaker B output is capable of powering an additional pair of speakers, even if they’re located in another room. All you need to do is run lengths of speaker wire to connect it all together. People who might want to add more sets of speakers can do so with a separate speaker selector switch....
How to Find a Song’s File Type in iTunes and macOS Music The process to identify a song’s file type is almost identical in both iTunes and the Music app in macOS Catalina (10.15). Here’s what to do. The Most Common File Types in iTunes and Music In iTunes, click Songs under the Library section on the left when you’re on the Library tab.In Music, select Songs under the Library heading in the left pane....
Reasons Why YouTube Isn’t Working There are various reasons why YouTube might not be working for you. You could be experiencing internet issues. Your YouTube app might need an update. Or, perhaps, the YouTube service is experiencing an outage. How to Fix It When YouTube Isn’t Working Try the following troubleshooting solutions in order to fix YouTube when it’s not functioning properly: Close apps on Android. Close apps on iOS....
Logitech’s upcoming dock boasts a load of ports from USB-A to USB-C to HDMI to a Bluetooth connection, all built-in and ready to use out of the box. And, of course, it can also charge devices like laptops and tablets while they’re hooked up. The Logi Dock has been of particular interest to my wife, Diana Teeter, who’s both a part-time librarian for CUNY and a full-time artist. “Both jobs have resulted in tech and cords snaking around my desk—made worse now that my day job is remote sometimes,” she said....
Safari is probably the most important app on your iPhone or iPad. Some folks rarely leave it, other than to post photos to Instagram or reply to a WhatsApp. And yet, it remains quite limited compared to a desktop browser. You can use little bookmarklets, and of course, Safari integrates with the system-wide sharing panel, but it has been almost impossible to extend Safari itself. In iOS 15, that’s about to change....
There are two kinds of social networks. The ones that call themselves social networks, even though they’re really just publishing platforms (Twitter, Instagram) or a news and advertising platform (Facebook). And the ones that are actually social—WhatsApp in Europe and much of the rest of the world, or iMessage in the US. Signal’s new Stories feature brings the former’s advantages to the latter’s more private space. “I think a lot of people are looking for more ‘realness’ and genuine connectivity with their social media,” technology marketing adviser Trevor Sookraj “Most social media users are seemingly still unaware of Signal from what I’ve seen, so once it becomes more well-known, it will be interesting to see how well it’s received....
One amateur filmmaker uses AI tools to create a series of films he releases on Twitter. Fabian Stelzer uses AI voice generation tools to make the speech for animation that’s also computer-generated. “AI through deep learning is now proven to be the most accurate approach for speech-to-text and text-to-speech (i.e., talking and hearing),” Todd Mozer, the CEO of the computer communications company Sensory, told Lifewire in an email interview. “It’s useful because it works....
At first glance, this seems, at the same time, both weird and perfectly sensible. And on further investigation, local weather news is the perfect way for Twitter to showcase its new paid publishing and subscription tools. while pushing its lead as the place to go for breaking news and discussion. “Twitter wants to start diversifying its income with subscription revenue services, and weather content is very marketable,” Dennis Hancock, the president and CEO of Mountain Valley MD, told Lifewire via email....
Upgrading Car Speakers: Price vs. Quality The main argument against replacing speakers is cost, but installing direct replacement aftermarket speakers can be a great way to bump up your sound quality without breaking the bank. Although it can get expensive, if you upgrade to component speakers, you’ll enjoy an improvement in sound quality. If you are looking at an overall upgrade to your car audio system, your factory speakers should be one of the first components to hit the chopping block....
Windows XP Release Date Windows XP was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and to the public on October 25, 2001. Windows XP is preceded by both Windows 2000 and Windows Me. It was succeeded by Windows Vista. The most recent version of Windows is Windows 11, which was released to the public starting on October 5, 2021. April 8, 2014, was the last day Microsoft issued security and non-security updates to Windows XP....
An Understanding the Target Audience Advertising design is all about persuasion. The job of a graphic designer is to sell a product or service. To do this job well, you need to understand consumer psychology and be aware of market trends and research. You likely won’t perform this research but will work with marketing departments and professionals to understand the target market. You must also have an understanding of the agency’s clients and how those clients position themselves in the market....
We’ve known that Apple’s upcoming 13.6-inch MacBook Air would have the latest M2 Silicon chip for about a month, but now we also know when they’ll be available. However, while the laptop may have been redesigned to take advantage of the faster processor, it may not be a “can’t miss” upgrade option. Despite the “supercharged” performance claims from Apple, the M2 MacBook Pro didn’t exactly wow people. At least, not the more affordable baseline model....
Some automakers like Tesla say that assistance technologies like Autopilot aren’t meant to be used without close human supervision. But Americans may not be getting the message. A new study finds that drivers using driver assistance features often treat their vehicles as fully self-driving. “These applications still require the human to keep their eyes on the road and hands ready to take over the wheel, just as we have been doing with traditional cruise control for decades,” Stan Caldwell, a professor of transportation and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University told Lifewire in an email interview....
Researchers have uncovered a new way to track you across the internet using your computer or phone’s graphics processing unit (GPU). It’s part of growing concerns among security professionals about the trail of information users are leaving that could impact privacy. “As it is unrealistic for a user to open their system and change their GPU each time they go online, this potential new method for tracking individuals may prove a significant hurdle to overcome for privacy advocates and may require legal mechanisms, such as new laws, to protect the privacy of users who wish to remain anonymous online,” Frank Downs, the senior director of proactive services at cybersecurity company BlueVoyant, told Lifewire in an email interview....
Apple’s App Privacy Report, just added to the latest iOS 15 betas, is a new settings page that lists how often apps access sensitive data. It’s similar to the already-existing Safari Privacy Report, only it doesn’t apply just to the web. It applies to every app on your device—including Apple’s own apps. This welcome feature lets the user take back control of their private data, and it may even make unscrupulous developers think twice before sharing your data....
