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WhatsApp will now encrypt your backups, along with the existing end-to-end encryption it uses for sending messages. This means that there’s no way to access your messages without physical access to your device. The encryption applies to the backups stored on Apple’s or Google’s servers, which means that your iCloud backup is safe, for example, even if Apple is compelled to hand over your otherwise unencrypted backups to the police....

The BackBlaze Hard Drive Stats for 2020 have been published, and they show us exactly which models are the most reliable under heavy use. But why would you use a slow, spinning HDD today, when faster, smaller solid state drives (SSDs) are the norm? “Even though hard disk drives may seem like old technology, they still hold a firm position in our daily lives,” Gregory Maksiuk, software engineer at CleanMyMac X, told Lifewire via direct message....

It’s unclear how the file is used by that program; it might be encrypted and used for verifying user registration, or it could be a file you download from the company to authenticate your purchase. Most are probably called license_backup.xbin or data.xbin. How to Open an XBIN File XBIN files are license files are used by Macecraft Software’s RegSupreme program. We don’t have a current download link available. You might be able to open the file by using the software’s File menu, but it’s also possible that the program uses the file automatically....

Overall Findings There are two major differences between the two Xbox One models: price and performance. The consoles are evenly matched in almost every other department. If you own an Xbox One S, upgrading to the X model isn’t worth the money. However, if you’re purchasing your first Xbox One system, it may be worth the extra money to get the higher-end model. Performance: Xbox One X Wins Hands Down Both the Xbox One S and Xbox One X support HDR for games and videos....

The bot pulled massive numbers. According to The Verge, Rythm is installed on more than 20 million Discord servers, which is 20% of the platform’s monthly active user base. Rythm allowed users to directly listen to music or any kind of audio from YouTube. However, doing so runs afoul of Google’s and YouTube’s terms of service. In late August, Google started its Discord music bot crackdown by sending a similar notice to Groovy Bot....

How to Place a Video Call on Echo Show There are two ways to initiate a video call using an Echo Show. After you’ve set up your Echo Show, you can use your Alexa wake word and then give a command, or you can use the touchscreen interface to start a call. Both you and the person you’re calling need to have the Alexa app installed on your phones, you both need to have an Echo Show device, and the person needs to be in your Alexa contacts....

How to View Hidden Mozilla Email Header Data All emails consist of two parts: the header and the body. The standard header—which is the part you normally see—typically lists the sender and recipient of the message, date, and subject. Behind the scenes, though, the header contains much more information, such as the path it took from sender to recipient, the sender’s IP address, and the message’s priority. This information isn’t particularly easy to interpret and isn’t usually of interest to the recipient, so it’s hidden....

Locating Movies and TV Shows The iPhone ships with the Apple TV app. You can copy movies and TV shows you have on your computer to the iPhone by syncing your devices in iTunes, or you can download them directly to the phone: In the case of movie rentals, you have 30 days to begin watching a movie before it expires and disappears from your iPhone. Once you begin watching, however, you have only 48 hours to finish viewing the movie, so don’t start it unless you plan to finish it within two days....

Watch Blu-rays and DVDs on Xbox One Some say physical media like Blu-ray and DVD are headed the way of the dodo; others still cling to their large disc collections or insist on the superior quality of Blu-ray. Either way, here is how you can play Blu-ray discs and DVDs on your Xbox One. Xbox One Controls for the Blu-ray Player App Listed below are the basic controls that can be used when watching a Blu-ray disc or DVD with the Blu-ray Player app on Xbox One....

With one out of every four Americans working from home, the video meeting industry is in full competitive mode. Google Meet’s new 49-person grid view and background blurring features better position the company in its battle with rivals Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Skype. “Lockdown has shown that people can be effective working from home, so moving forward people will work in a hybrid environment,” said Mike McCarthy, VP at Starleaf in an email to Lifewire....

General Hulu Error Code Troubleshooting Tips Hulu problems are typically caused by a poor internet connection or issues with either the streaming device or Hulu app, so most of them can be fixed by following a few general troubleshooting tips. Here are the most common fixes for Hulu error codes: Restart or reset your Roku or other streaming device. Restart your home network devices. Unplug your streaming device and home network devices, leave them unplugged for about a minute, then plug them back in....

Both have clear advantages and support approximation searches. However, how you plan to update the table, your willingness to learn syntax rules, and how you want to search the data should determine which one you use. Overall Findings INDEX-MATCH and VLOOKUP are both useful for distinct reasons. Most people who are dealing with simple tables that require few changes will be just fine with VLOOKUP. The most significant benefit of VLOOKUP is it’s easy to use and remember how to use....

The iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max arrive three weeks after the regular-sized iPhones, but the wait was worth it. The mini packs in the same OLED screen, the same fancy new cameras, and the same everything else as the regular 12, but in a smaller package. The only difference is the smaller battery, which is roughly 85% the size of the battery in the bigger phone. So, how is it?...

Likewise TV is a streaming hub powered by machine learning, people from the Likewise community, and other streaming services. The service aims to do away with mindlessly scrolling through a menu, looking for something to watch, or jumping from one app to another by providing a single location for recommendations. Likewise TV recommends shows by curating ratings and reviews from community members and your friends list. You can then launch whichever streaming service hosts the content from the Likewise app....

While Mailbird is extensible with “apps,” these usually do not integrate well, and email handling itself can feel limited to the basics. Productive Simplicity Handling email means reading messages, replying, and writing new messages… sometimes. Often, it means deleting and archiving repeatedly and (ideally) rapidly. In Mailbird, choices abound to take quick action on emails. You can open an email and use its toolbar, of course, or employ a keyboard shortcut....

How the Memory Management Error Appears The most common form of a memory management error is a small mention of it on the blue screen of death (BSOD). This is why the error is occasionally referred to as a memory management BSOD error message in some online forums and web pages. The message is often referred to as a Windows 10 stop code memory management error due to its tendency to cease all regular functions and force the user to deal with the error code immediately....

Privacy Center gives information on five main topics: Security, Sharing, Collection, Use, and Ads, according to the official announcement. Currently, Privacy Center is only available to select users in the US on the desktop version of Facebook. The five topics each come with their own corresponding educational guide and controls. Security teaches you about your Facebook account’s security and how to set up two-factor authentication. Sharing answers to questions regarding who sees your posts and how to manage them....

Varo Lab’s XR-3 mixed reality headset is getting new software that will allow users to trace shapes. The shapes can then be used as windows into reality for users wearing virtual reality (VR) headsets. Apple is reportedly planning to release a mixed reality headset next year. “By blending digital and physical elements, MR [mixed reality] creates a much more realistic experience when compared to VR,” David King Lassman, the CEO of mixed reality developer GigXR told Lifewire in an email interview....

How: You can pre-order the $1500 device at Motorola or Verizon websites starting January 26th, and it should ship on February 6th. Why Do You Care: The nostalgic design has many consumers excited. If you’re one of them, you can reserve your own folding smartphone soon. The Razr joins Samsung’s Fold as one of the newest category of mobile devices: folding screen smartphones. The initial pre-order date for Motorola’s Razr was December 26th, making this a month-long wait for eager early adopters....

Cybersecurity researchers from Red Canary recently discovered a new worm-like malware they’ve dubbed Raspberry Robin, which spreads via infected USB drives. While they’ve been able to observe and study the working of the malware, they haven’t yet been able to figure out its ultimate purpose. “[Raspberry Robin] is an interesting story whose ultimate threat profile is yet to be determined,” Tim Helming, security evangelist with DomainTools, told Lifewire over email....