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If you’re frequently on the go, you may also want to take a look at our list of best portable Bluetooth speakers and best waterproof Bluetooth speakers. The Echo Dot comes with its own speaker built-in, of course, and can connect to other devices via its 3.5mm headphone jack or with Bluetooth (it’s compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices). Our reviewer particularly liked that with high-powered speakers handy, he could connect the Echo Dot to them and boost its sound quality....

For a look at some great camera options regardless of brand, our best action camera roundup collects some of the hottest current models, or read on for our picks of the best GoPro accessories. Having any kind of grip makes for noticeably smoother video than trying to shoot handheld, but this one comes into its own when you’re near — or in — the ocean. A non-slip foam handle helps keep the grip in your hand even when wet, but if you do happen to drop it, positive buoyancy ensures it’ll pop back up to the surface rather than disappearing into the depths....

“The uncluttered interface helps even those with no design skill create attractive shirts quickly and easily.” Best for Speed: Rush Order Tees at rushordertees.com “It’s fast, easy to use, and offers a solid range of customizable options.” Best for Mobile: Snaptee at snaptee.co “This iOS and Android app lets you choose from a range of designs uploaded and voted on by the app’s users.” Best for Mockups: Placeit at placeit....

While NVMe SSDs are fast, they also tend to be more expensive than other SSDs. With that in mind, we researched and tested drives from all the top manufacturers, including giants like Samsung and Western Digital, and lesser-known options like Adata, to find the best high performance NVMe SSDs, the best options across different storage capacities, and options for every budget. Before you proceed, check with your PC or motherboard manufacturer to make sure that your computer can make use of an NVMe SSD....

What Is an Ethernet Cable? Devices in a wired network are usually connected physically to a server, modem, router, or each other with Ethernet cables. Each end of an Ethernet cable has a connector called an RJ45 connector. A Registered Jack 45 (RJ45) connector is a standard type of physical connector for network cables. RJ45 connectors are used almost exclusively with Ethernet cables and networking. Although Ethernet cables have gone through several generations of speed improvements, the RJ45 connector that appears on the ends of the cables has not changed....

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family Starring: Rita Moreno, Josh Groban, Joshua Henry Director: Hamish Hamilton Motion Picture Rating: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 28 minutes Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration originally aired live on ABC, but you can stream it on Disney Plus whenever you want. Genre: Comedy, Crime Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Strong, Emma Thompson Director: Craig Gillespie TV Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 2 hours, 14 minutes The latest in Disney’s long line of live-action villain origin stories, Cruella is available for Disney Plus Premier Access subscribers while it’s still in theaters....

Before we get started, consider your needs and the equipment you’d like to bring into your home carefully. In our experience, the right accessories can make or break your work from home experience. For example, do you like the idea of a dual work and play desk station that couples as a gaming rig? If you have a lot of PC accessories, you may find that a USB-Hub is useful for consolidating your cords into a clean, user-friendly desk space....

What’s in a Photo Credit Line A photo credit line identifies the photographer, illustrator, or copyright holder for images in a publication or on a website. The photo credit line may appear adjacent to a photo, as part of the caption, or elsewhere on the page. The photo credit line is the photographer’s equivalent of the byline for the author of a written work. Publications typically have a standard format for the wording or placement of bylines and photo credits specified in their style guide....

The EQ could be as basic as a portable Bluetooth speaker with knobs to adjust bass and treble levels. Or it could be more complicated, such as the graphic equalizers found in some music apps. The Importance of Audio Equalizers The best audio equalizers provide greater and more accurate control over tone and frequency—a leap beyond just bass and treble. They can boost or cut the decibel output of specific frequency bands....

Writers used to have it so easy. They’d take another sheet from the ream of paper, thread it onto their typewriter’s roller, knock back a couple fingers of bourbon, and hammer out a great novel. What could be simpler than that? Today’s poor writers have it so much harder. First, they have to choose a distraction-free writing app, then they have to run the gauntlet of Twitter, Insta, and TikTok notifications on their iPad or phone before they can even open it....

Apple is adding two satellite-based safety features to future iPhones, according to inside info published by Bloomberg. One is for reporting emergencies, kind of like a more-focused 911 call, only without the voice part. The other will let iPhone users send an emergency SMS to a pre-selected contact. Because this is via satellite, it can work anywhere on the planet, not just in populated areas with cell coverage. “This will be ideal for regions where there is no signal, such as the wilderness and other remote, isolated locales....

Some Basics of Relational Databases In a relational database, data is stored in tables containing rows and columns, making it easy to search and manipulate. There is some serious math behind the concept of a relational database (relational algebra, proposed by E.F. Codd at IBM in 1970), but that’s not the topic of this article. For practical purposes (and non-mathematicians), a relational database stores related data in rows and columns. Further — and here’s where it gets interesting — most databases are designed so that the data in one table can access the data in another table....

Sheets is also part of Google Workspace, which offers deeper collaboration and integration between Google products. Google Workspace is available free to anyone with a Google account, and there are also paid Google Workspace subscriptions with enhanced features for organizations. With Google Sheets, you can create, edit and collaborate on spreadsheets with others. Sheets has a large template gallery to get you started and seamless Google connection and compatibility. Google Sheets generates colorful graphs and charts and has built-in formulas for ease of use....

Personal weather stations are a great option for individuals looking for hyper-localized meteorological data, and the ThermoPro TP67 is one of the more popular budget options out there. We recently curated a piece on the 7 best weather stations on the market and, in this hands-on review, we take a closer look at our favorite rechargeable option, the ThermoPro TP67. So should you keep your standard weather app or go all-in on the ThermoPro TP67?...

The PurFree BC01 headphones offer a lightweight and comfortable fit and stellar sound without ever going in your ear canal due to the magic of bone conduction tech. These headphones, and others like them, use the wearer’s cheekbones to conduct sound waves, with the speakers sitting near but not in the ear. Why does this design benefit fitness activities? When you exercise, you sweat a lot, and this moisture seeps into the ear canal and can reduce the lifespan of traditional in-ear headphones....

Anonymous sources have told Nikkei that Apple plans to start production on a new set of AirPods in August, suggesting they might see a release in the latter half of 2021. Details on the next Apple AirPods are still scarce—mostly speculation or rumors—but if Nikkei’s sources are correct, we won’t have to resort to educated guesses for much longer. Along with the rumblings of new AirPods production, Nikkei’s sources also say that Apple is planning to drop 4G altogether for 2022, instead making all new iPhones 5G-capable....

Here are a few tips bringing a camera to Disney World. Photo and Video Opportunities Fun, interesting props are ubiquitous at Disney World, beginning with the iconic Cinderella’s Castle. You’re allowed to shoot photos throughout the Disney World theme park grounds, with one caveat: You can’t bring unconstrained items on some of the rides. The reason is simple: They might escape your grasp and hurt you or other riders. For most rides, you’ll have to place your bag in a pocket or compartment that’s part of the ride or keep the bag near your feet....

Here, you can write a brief description about your app’s main features, including screenshots and videos of your app, app pricing information, and user ratings. Users can install apps with just one click and instantly share these with their friends. This means that your app could get additional promotion with no extra effort on your part. AndroLib’s best feature is that it displays the apps being browsed at any given point in time....

Players control a character from either the first- or third-person perspective and begin exploring the world, completing quests, interacting with other characters, and fighting all sorts of monsters from the WarCraft universe. The game has several different realms or servers that are independent of one another. The realms include a player-versus-environment (PvE) mode, in which players complete quests and fight against AI-controlled characters; a player-versus-player (PvP) mode where players not only have to contend with monsters but also other player characters; plus two variations on the PvE and PvP where players role-play different scenarios....

Story: Heavy-handed writing to the exclusion of all else Torment: Tides of Numenera is a third-person role-playing game focused strongly on story―and oh, there is so much story. The game begins with the character you’ll play as waking up in a panic. Someone will narrate everything that’s going on to you, including what the area around you looks like. After a short introduction, you’ll be prompted to pick what you want to play as: Glaive, Jack, or Nano....