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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is the third generation of Microsoft’s flagship laptop line, as the name would suggest, and it represents an overall improvement over the earlier generation in just about every category. The most obvious change here is the option to ditch the Alcantara fabric, although my test unit stuck with the old signature Surface look. You also have a number of classy color options, two screen sizes, and a handful of speedy processors to choose from....

Smartwatches excel by doing a little bit of everything, an apt description of the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS. This smartwatch delivers fitness tracking, contactless payment, and more. Plus, The signature dual display layers an efficient light-reflective screen over a vibrant AMOLED is a marquee feature worth gawking over. It’s also practical for stretching battery life to the maximum 72-hour potential—and even longer in Essential Mode. This Wear OS device is friendly to both iPhone and Android users, though it’s decidedly still more beneficial to the latter....

It’s easy to get the two devices mixed up if your internet service provider (ISP) rents both to you as part of an internet package. Knowing the difference between a modem and a router and how each work can help you be a better consumer. You’ll save money by purchasing equipment, rather than paying a monthly fee to an ISP. Modem Pros and Cons A modem connects the source of your internet from your ISP and your home network, whether you use a cable provider such as Comcast, fiber optics from FIOS, satellite such as Direct TV, or a DSL or dial-up phone connection....

The more command shows the contents of one or more files, one page at a time, but it’s rarely used this way. The type command duplicates this functionality and is more commonly used for this particular task. More Command Availability The more command is available from within the Command Prompt in all Windows operating systems including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. It’s available from Advanced Startup Options and System Recovery Options as well....

The Moto G Power (2021) is a budget-range phone that turns in decent performance, sports a pretty good-sized screen, and has enough battery power to go three days without a charge. It rounds out the 2021 Moto G lineup, which also includes the cheaper and less powerful Moto G Play and the larger, more powerful Moto G Stylus. While the Moto G Power (2021) looks decent enough on paper when you just weigh specifications against cost, it’s in a bit of a weird spot if you look at its pedigree....

Most Wi-Fi extenders are reasonably affordable devices that are pretty easy, straightforward ways to improve your existing home Wi-Fi situation. Netgear’s Nighthawk AX8 (EAX80) Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender takes on a different kind of philosophy. That’s reflected in the boosted price, certainly, but also the capabilities: this is the first Wi-Fi 6 extender on the market. Wi-Fi 6 is a new standard that not only allows for faster maximum speeds than previous generations but also better accommodates the increasing pile of wireless devices that we have around our homes and connecting at any given time—from phones to laptops and smart home gadgets....

OnePlus confirmed the new set of “true wireless” earbuds on Thursday in a press release sent to Lifewire. OnePlus states that the new earbuds will feature an “industry-leading” noise reduction system for clearer audio and call quality, as well as improved battery life and Bluetooth 5.2 support. The ANC system found in the OnePlus Buds Pro is purported to intelligently drown out environmental noises that might otherwise lessen audio quality, adjusting cancellation on the fly....

A Japanese start-up company called H2L Technologies is working on creating real-life experiences that involve discomfort for the metaverse. The company’s electric wristband allows users to move around in the virtual world and feel sensations like pain and the weight of objects. It’s part of a growing effort to bring real feelings into virtual experiences. “Providing physical input and haptics allows us to create the most immersive experience possible while using today’s technology,” Christopher Crescitelli, the creative director at FreshWata, a company that creates immersive VR experiences, told Lifewire in an email interview....

For something so small, the Z2 buds are packed with features, including Active Noise Cancellation and Google Fast Pair for an instant connection, according to OnePlus. To facilitate this long battery life, the buds support Fast Charge, which can deliver a five-hour charge in roughly 10 minutes. The Z2 buds are powered by 11mm bass-tuned dynamic drivers that you can adjust via touch controls. For example, a single tap can play or pause a music track while you tap and hold to change between the Faint and Extreme noise-canceling modes....

The difference between PANs and ​other network types like local area networks, wireless local area networks, wide area networks, and metropolitan area networks is that they transmit information between devices that are nearby instead of sending that same data through a LAN or WAN before it reaches something that’s already within reach. You can use these networks to transfer files, including email, calendar appointments, photos, and music. If you do the transfers wirelessly – for example, using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – it’s technically called a WPAN, which is a wireless personal area network....

Petcube has developed some fun products just for pets, but the Petcube Cam was designed for people—or for their wallets, anyway. The Cam is affordable and discreet enough to be a home security camera. It may lack the interactive features that people associate with pet cams, but there are some perks to being part of the Petcube ecosystem. I tested it for a few weeks with the help of two fluffy companions....

How: Firmware for the Hub should have been patched automatically. Why Do You Care: If you use Phillips Hue lightbulbs and the Hue Hub, you’ll want to make sure it’s updated to the latest version. Phillips patched its Hue Hub firmware on Wednesday, addressing a long-standing vulnerability that security researchers at Check Point Software discovered and reported to Phillips a few weeks back. The vulnerability let hackers connect to Phillips Hue smart lightbulbs and, in addition to being able to change color and brightness, could install malicious firmware that would allow them to connect to your home network if the bulb was deleted and re-installed on the network via Hue Hub....

Overall Findings Compared to the differences between OLED and LCD, and plasma and LCD, plasma and OLED are more similar. In other words, OLED and plasma are more like each other than are either with LCD. The practical result is that most people could view either and not notice much of a difference beyond the price tag. Plasma screens have some slight advantages over OLEDs, particularly in terms of longevity. Their colors are less likely to fade over time....

Keep in mind, however, that if you want to run homebrew programming, updating your firmware might not be the best choice. If you just want to run official software and games, though, updating is the best choice. Three Ways to Update PSP Firmware Sony offers three different ways to update your PSP’s firmware, so you can choose the one that works best for your internet connection and equipment. Because there are three different ways to update, the first step is to choose which one you’ll use....

What Is a PTX File? Your PTX file might be a Pro Tools session file that’s used to reference audio files. Earlier versions of the software (v7–9) use PTF files for the same purpose, while v6 and earlier append PTS to the end of the file name. If the file isn’t in that format, it might instead be an E-Transcript file. These files are often used to store courtroom hearing transcripts, and can be in either this format or in a self-contained EXE file....

An ultrabook is typically a thing of compromises, and if you want a laptop that’s thin and light, power is often sacrificed. However, the Razer Book 13 challenges that stereotype and offers a sleek and attractive alternative to other high-end ultra-portables. I tested it for 40 hours to find if it can live up both to its stunning ultrabook looks and Razer’s prowess in building high-powered gaming laptops. Design: Beauty in minimalism Razer is known for their flashy gaming-focused laptops, mice, and keyboards that are clearly marketed towards gamers, but they have always also employed a certain degree of restraint over some more exuberant gaming products....

Design: Breathtaking aesthetic that’s perfect for a desk At first glance, the Razer Nommo Pro speakers are stunning. The bodies are made of a beautiful brushed-metal matte black exterior. The subwoofer is a trash can with a huge shiny Razer logo, and the desktop speakers are these round tubes that surround the drivers. They’re a far cry from the typical brick design of more conventional speakers and subwoofers. While the desk speakers are pretty light, I definitely wouldn’t put the subwoofer on a table....

How to Customize the Dock in System Preferences If customizing the Dock doesn’t solve your space problems, consider removing apps, stacks, and document icons from your Dock. Move the slider to affect the level of magnification. The process of removing applications and documents from the Dock has changed a bit over the years. Various versions of OS X and macOS have slightly different methods. Mac OS X and macOS have a few restrictions about which items you can remove....

According to Roku, the Live TV Zone consolidates the Live TV Channel Guide into an easy-to-navigate on-screen guide. The new zone appears in the left-hand navigation menu and covers various genres, including sports, family content, and even cable alternatives like YouTube TV. The Live TV Zone promotes Roku’s live streaming options and the latest events in local and national news, plus ongoing sports and movies. You will also find recently watched content under this new section....

During a recent Q&A on Instagram, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, vice president at Facebook Reality Labs, which makes the headset, gave a thumbs up when asked if the Oculus Quest 2 would get an upgrade to a 120hz refresh rate. The update would be a significant improvement over the current 90hz refresh rate offered by the headset, observers say. “A high refresh rate doesn’t just mean a smoother experience, but a more immersive one, and the jump to 120hz is substantial enough to have a real-world effect,” Kaelum Ross, a former VR professional at Fujitsu, said in an email interview....