The $2.99 (USD equivalent) subscription adds a reader mode, lets you undo tweets, and adds bookmark folders for organizing saved Tweets. But does anybody want these features? Shouldn’t they be built in? And who will pay? “The first subscribers of Twitter Blue will be social media marketers and agencies that manage accounts of people that are influential,” business and marketing consultant Dr. Juan Izquierdo told Lifewire via email. Who Wants This?...
On the other hand, there could be something wrong with your internet or Wi-Fi access or even your computer. Fortunately, there are some key ways in which you can figure out if the issue is with you or if Zoom is down for everyone. How to Tell If Zoom Is Down If you think Zoom is down for everyone and not just you, try these quick steps to check if you’re correct....
Close to a month after the release of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, it’s time for the iPhone 14 Plus to have its turn. The sort-of midway point between the iPhone 14 and the more feature-rich (and camera-heavy) iPhone 14 Pro is poised to release in stores tomorrow. One (really the only) key difference between the iPhone 14 and the 14 Plus is the overall size—where the 14 has a 6....
One of the most interesting releases in the true wireless earphone space in the last year were the Jabra Elite 75t earbuds. As the next iteration in the Elite line, the 75t earbuds improve on the 65t in a number of ways, which is saying a lot because the Elite 65t earbuds were (and possibly still are) considered some of the best on the market. With the 75t earbuds, you get ridiculously good battery life, a solid fit and finish, and the sound and call quality that you’ve likely come to expect from Jabra....
KMail: The Basics Like most of KDE, KMail combines powerful features, useful tools, and an easy-to-use interface. It can manage multiple POP and IMAP accounts, as well as mbox and maildir mailboxes. It also allows multiple identities for sent emails. KMail features powerful and flexible internal mail filters, as well as support for procmail filtering and Sieve scripts at the server level. The email component can filter mail at the server to avoid downloading huge attachments or spam....
Adobe’s Photoshop Album digital photo organizer brought the tagging concept to the mainstream for digital photography, and the popular online photo-sharing service Flickr also helped to spur the trend. Now many photo organizing software programs use the tag metaphor, including Corel Snapfire, Google’s Picasa, Microsoft Digital Image and Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista. For photos, tags represent an evolution in the typical method of organizing image collections. The Old Way: Folders The folder concept was once commonly used as a way of grouping and organizing digital data, but it had its limitations....
In a press release detailing a number of Lenovo Go accessories, the company also has revealed that its releasing a laptop wireless charger—dubbed the Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Charging Kit. This kit is designed to work with most Windows and macOS 13- to 14-inch laptops, using Power-by-Contact (PbC) technology from energysquare to provide the charge. The Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Charging Kit includes a receiver base that plugs into the laptop, and a charging mat that can be plugged into a wall socket or a 45- to 65-Watt charger....
Most premium gaming keyboards are big, beastly devices—but not the Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. While it keeps the vibrant rainbow of lighting animations seen on most contemporaries, this high-end option is super-slim and features low-profile keys that hit a sweet spot between traditional keyboards and laptop keys. That makes it an outlier in a field full of very similar-looking gaming accessories, but the stylish look and speedy typing on these clicky keys make the Logitech G915 Lightspeed a great pick—particularly for those who will actually use it for work and everyday use....
The company announced that June 15, 2022 will be Explorer’s final day. Before that date, Microsoft’s online services (such as Microsoft 365 and other apps) will officially stop supporting the browser on August 17, 2021. Microsoft said it instead plans to focus on its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser that would still be able to support any websites or tools requiring Internet Explorer. “Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” Microsoft wrote in its blog post announcing the switch....
What Is an MOV File? A file with the MOV file extension is an Apple QuickTime Movie file that’s stored in a QuickTime File Format (QTFF) container file. An MOV file can store audio, video, and text in the same file through different tracks, or the tracks can point to data stored elsewhere in another file. Apple devices like iPhones and iPads are a common place to see MOV files because that’s the default file format that those devices record video in....
Given its name, the MSI Prestige 15 has been positioned as something special. Sure enough, it’s loaded with powerful tech within a sleek and alluring design, but what makes this laptop more worthwhile than the competition? There are more power-packed, gaming-primed Windows laptops around the same price, and less demanding users can get a premium, ultra-thin notebook for a few hundred bucks less. The MSI Prestige 15 sits somewhere between those well-defined categories, and the company’s emphasis on professional creatives makes sense: it’s a very capable, attractive computer that can handle resource-intensive apps and heavy multitasking, plus it does a pretty good job running games....
According to a new post by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s multi-device feature is set to launch in a few short months for beta testers on iOS and Android, and will allow for up to four devices and a single smartphone to be linked to your WhatsApp account. 9To5Google notes that support for multi-device support will be limited to WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop, and the Facebook Portal smart display. If you were hoping to be able to use your WhatsApp account across both an iOS and Android-powered phone, then you likely are disappointed to hear this news....
OLED displays look amazing, use less power, and have blacker blacks than other screen technologies. But mini-LED, as used on the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, has its advantages. Still, it seems like Apple is really into OLED as the future screen tech for its whole lineup, and it will be especially great for MacBook Air users. “First, OLED technology is more energy-efficient than mini-LED....
What Is a UPS for Computers? There are different types of UPS systems. The type used with computers is a Standby UPS. It contains a battery that kicks in when the UPS senses a loss of power. The UPS sits between the power supply and the equipment it protects. It plugs into the wall outlet, and the devices plug into the UPS. A standby UPS for computer equipment provides two primary services:...
The new consoles are in such short supply that scalpers are even using special software to buy them online for resale. The approaching holiday season means the $399 PS5 is a popular gift item, but some thieves are ruining the buzz for would-be gamers. “It is obvious that they plan on selling the consoles for cash—that is what happens when high demand items are stolen,” Lauren R. Shapiro, an associate professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said in an email interview....
Bluetooth audio is ubiquitous, and ultra-convenient, but it has two downsides: audio quality and latency. It’s unlikely that latency will ever be solved, but Qualcomm’s new aptX Lossless codec resolves the quality issue as it’s capable of streaming audio at CD quality and beyond. It’s even possible Apple was waiting on this codec for its next-gen AirPods, which are currently incapable of streaming lossless Apple Music songs. So, what are the challenges of squeezing such high quality into a protocol that’s also used to connect keyboards and mice?...
A blog post from Samsung’s President and Head of MX Business, Dr. TM Roh, has provided a general idea of when the next Unpacked will happen and teased a bit of what’s to come. Roh acknowledged that fans might have been disappointed at the lack of Galaxy Note announcements previously but seems confident that next month’s news will make up for it. “At Unpacked in February 2022, we’ll introduce you to the most noteworthy S series device we’ve ever created,” Roh said in the blog post, “The next generation of Galaxy S is here, bringing together the greatest experiences of our Samsung Galaxy into one ultimate device....
A new report by the Dallas Morning News has revealed that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor students is widespread in schools nationwide. Many campuses say that computer monitoring is necessary to protect and save the lives of students at risk of harming themselves or others. But some observers are crying foul. “When students know they are being monitored with AI, they are less likely to share true thoughts online and are more careful about what they search,” Nir Kshetri, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, who studies digital communities, told Lifewire via email....
A program that can calculate the checksum of a file, folder, or disk, is used to produce the SFV file. The purpose is to verify that a particular piece of data is truly the data you expect it to be. The checksum changes with each and every character that’s added or removed from a file, and the same applies to files and file names within folders or disks. This means that the checksum is unique for every single piece of data, even if one character is off, the size is slightly different, etc....
Here’s what you need to know about the differences between consumer-grade and business-grade PCs, and which kind you should get for your home or mobile office. Percent of Business vs. Personal Use First, determine how often you will use the computer for business. If you telecommute infrequently (for example, only during rare severe weather), then a consumer-class PC should be fine, provided the machine has the appropriate applications and resources for your job....
