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Researchers recently discovered that technicians had accessed data on laptops they worked on. The study also showed that few repair shops have clear privacy policies. So, it’s a good reminder to beef up the security of your device if your laptop or phone needs repairs, experts say. “If you’ve turned your device over to a repair company and provided them access with your security pin, they can access anything that isn’t further restricted on your phone and make copies of the data,” cybersecurity expert Josh Smith of the company Nuspire told Lifewire in an email interview....

Windows XP was the last version of Windows to include the net send command. The msg command replaces this command in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Net Send Command Availability The net send command is available from within the Command Prompt in Windows XP, as well as in older versions of Windows and in some Windows Server operating systems. The availability of certain net send command switches and other net send command syntax may differ from operating system to operating system....

General Netflix App Troubleshooting to Try First Even though the Netflix app is available on various platforms, there are some solutions for fixing a faulty app that work across the board no matter what device you’re using. How to Fix Netflix on a Roku If the general tips above don’t work in getting the Netflix app working on your Roku, the best solution may be to deactivate your connection to the app and then reactivate it....

NETGEAR Default Passwords (Valid December 2022) Below is a list of default usernames, passwords, and IP addresses for different NETGEAR models. If you don’t see your NETGEAR device listed here, the listed default data doesn’t work, you need help changing the password once in, or have other questions, more help is below the table. [2] The NETGEAR FSM726 network switch comes in three hardware versions. Versions 1 and 2 have a default password of 1234 while version 3 does not require a default password at all (leave it blank) and has a backup default IP of 169....

Every version of this router also uses the default username of admin. When asked for the WGR614 password, just enter that. Although the username and password are the same for each version of this router, the first five versions (1–5) have a default IP address of 192.168.0.1; versions 6 and newer use 192.168.1.1. If the Default Password Doesn’t Work: Reset the WGR614 If password doesn’t work when you log in, then it’s been changed at some point to something else....

A team of scientists has created a solar-powered self-contained system that not only uses solar panels to generate energy but also uses the excess heat to make water from air. “Improving [the] efficiency of solar power plants is the need of the hour,” Sunil Mysore, founder, and CEO at alternate energy and water conservation startup, Hinren Engineering, told Lifewire via LinkedIn. “This will be a landmark invention in the photovoltaic industry and will go a long way in ensuring sustainability in the water-energy-nutrition cycle....

The company made the reveal Monday on the official OnePlus forums. The OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition will feature the same design as the Nord 2 but with a twist. OnePlus says the upcoming device will “push the limits of a great everyday phone in a package that’s fully customized to celebrate one of gaming’s biggest icons.” The limited-edition Nord 2 will feature a reimagined rear cover with a new color, material, and finish....

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform, the 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display made out of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 5,000 mAh battery with fast charge, and 8GB of RAM. Notable features include a multi-lens camera system with new ultra-wide option and cooling system to ensure the phone stays at a comfortable temperature. The screen’s high quality is thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate and Dual Color Calibration delivering high color accuracy at different brightness levels....

The arrival of last year’s Pixel 5 most likely means the Pixel 5a is somewhere in the tech giant’s plans for 2021. Rumors and leaks about the device’s various specs have been popping up recently, and so far, what we’re seeing looks very promising. Support for 5G, a better camera system, and, of course, that beautifully smooth base Android operating system without any bloatware, are all excellent reasons to consider buying the Pixel 5a....

If you use a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro and think it takes longer than usual to charge, you’re not imagining things—the phones really do take longer to reach a full charge. Google states this is an intentional design choice that should improve the battery’s overall longevity. So you won’t go from zero to 100 percent super fast, but you also likely won’t have to replace your phone’s power source any time soon....

When you live in a packed apartment building you may well be frustrated by the negative effects the dozens of other competing Wi-Fi signals have on the performance of your own wireless network. That’s where the Razer Portal comes in with its promises of consistent, lag-free connection even in crowded urban environments. Design: Simple and squat The smooth, futuristic design of the Portal has a definite UFO quality to it that I can’t help but admire....

How to Set Up a Reply-to Email Address To change the reply-to settings in Gmail: Why Change the Reply-to Address in Gmail? One reason to change the reply-to address in Gmail is when you have multiple “send mail as” addresses connected to your account and you don’t want replies sent to those accounts. For example, imagine that mainemail@gmail.com is your primary address and you also like to send mail as other@gmail....

What Is an Email Redirection? Redirection is a special case of an email forward. In a standard forward, the person forwarding the message appears to be the sender. In a redirection, the message appears to come from the original sender. For example, if bob@xyz.com receives a message from sally@abc.com, and Bob forwards it to his colleague fred@xyz.com, it appears to Fred as a forward from Bob. However, if Bob redirects Sally’s message, it looks as if it came from Sally directly....

How to Remote Unlock Your Android There are several ways to remote unlock Android when you can’t get past the lock screen. To gain access to your Android, either reset your PIN or password remotely, root your phone to change its settings, or reset the phone. Use Google Find My Device For years, the Google Find My Device web app made it possible for users to change the lock screen PIN....

Samsung’s flagship TV line-up is known for its Quantum Dot technology, which promises over 1 billion vibrant color shades. The letter “Q” is used as shorthand to both represent this Quantum Dot technology, as well as many other features Samsung can attach a sense of proprietary advantage to, including Q|Style, which is a blanket term for their clean cable solution, wide viewing angle, ambient mode, and sleek 360-degree exterior design....

Modern-day smartphones are incredibly capable handheld computers, and many of us rely on them to stay in touch, take photos, navigate the world, and even do our jobs. Luckily, Apple and Google alike offer cloud backups of files and settings to ensure you have a copy of your critical stuff, but as your stash of photos, videos, and other stuff piles up over the years, your monthly or annual fee will increase with your storage needs....

What is a Blu-ray Player? Blu-ray Disc players can play HD (1080p) content in addition to DVDs and CDs, while 4K Ultra (ultra-high definition) Blu-ray players can also play 4K Blu-ray videos. All Blu-ray players have video upscaling capability, which provides a visible improvement, though DVDs won’t look as good as actual Blu-ray discs. Most players can stream audio and video content from services like Netflix and Hulu, local home networks (PCs and media servers), and compatible USB devices like flash drives....

“I think a lot of people will hold off for Apple Silicon,” Cult of Mac author Leander Kahney told Lifewire via iMessage. “My iMac is getting pretty long in the tooth and normally I’d certainly be in the market for one of these new ones. But I can make it putter along for another year.” The Best iMac Yet The new iMac looks just the same as it has since 2012....

The different components on a laptop aren’t as easy to replace as are the ones in a desktop computer, but it certainly is possible to upgrade a laptop if you have the patience and proper tools. That said, some of the suggestions below involve using external hardware to supplement for outdated, missing, or damaged internal components. Skip down to the section below that relates to your specific reason for wanting to upgrade or replace your laptop....

What Is a Smart TV, Anyway? In a nutshell, a smart TV connects directly to the internet and incorporates an operating system/platform that lets you access, manage, and view online and network-based media content like Hulu or Netflix without the need to use an additional device such as a Roku or Fire Stick. How Smart TVs Work Smart TVs access online content by connecting to the same broadband router and Ethernet or Wi-Fi network you use to connect your computer to the internet....