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The manufacturer of the watch, the Chinese technology company Qihoo 360, engineered the watch’s software to allow the unauthorized surveillance, according to the report by the security firm mnemonic. The watch is “re-branded and sold to European and US markets by the Norwegian firm Xplora, who claims to have sold more than 350,000 smartwatches for children globally,” the report says. “The new discovery of a backdoor in the Xplora smartwatch is problematic, but not surprising,” Alvaro Cardenas, a professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said in an email interview....

With iPads being a regular part of work and home life, it makes sense to have a dedicated iPad stand. The Lamicall S Stand provides an elevated space for iPads without sacrificing stability. I tested it for a couple of weeks to see how well it gets the job done. Design: Simple yet functional The Lamicall S tablet stand has a sturdy metal base that raises tablets a few inches off the desk....

The company calls the new laptop its “first gaming laptop,” It will feature an 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake H CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q graphics card, and support for up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage space. But LG hasn’t stopped the high-end specs there. The 17-inch UltraGear 17G90Q will also feature a 300Hz 1080P IPS display and a 93Wh battery. You’ll also find the machine is loaded with ports, including a USB 4 Gen 3x2 Type C with Thunderbolt 4, a USB-C 3....

Linksys WRT160N Router Default Login Information The default password for the Linksys WRT160N router is admin. This password, like most passwords, is case-sensitive, which in this instance means all the letters should be in lowercase. When you’re asked for the WRT160N username, just leave that field blank. Some Linksys routers use a default username, but that’s not the case with this one. 192.168.1.1 is the default IP address for the Linksys WRT160N....

What you need: A library card, OverDrive’s Libby app, and a Sonos speaker. You can, of course, listen to your library’s audiobooks via any other speaker, Bluetooth or otherwise, but this is a new feature in Sonos’ smart devices. Sonos says: “This new Sonos compatibility is our latest response to how librarians are evolving to best promote and provide access to books and reading anytime, anywhere,” said OverDrive’s Shannon Lichty in a statement....

If you routinely use more than one device while you work, the Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is amenable to switching as you need and want to. It sports a handy tray for stowing smaller devices like tablets and smartphones and offers instantaneous switching between them with a simple keystroke. Like many Logitech peripherals, this computer keyboard is compatible with the Logitech Unifying software for nano-USB connectivity. You’re also free to forego the unifying receiver and connect exclusively through Bluetooth....

The company claims its new products are the first to be certified by the major video conferencing platforms—Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. The earbuds come at an opportune time when more professionals are embracing remote work and hybrid environments. The Zone True Wireless earbuds promise users a comfortable shape with high-level audio. The wireless earbuds come with a noise-canceling mic and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that allow for high-quality calls regardless of loud background noise, claims the company....

Setting Up Screen Sharing on your Mac The Mac offers two methods of setting up screen sharing: one appropriately called Screen Sharing, and the other called Remote Management. This article assumes you’re going to use the basic Screen Sharing, which is more applicable for most home and small business users. Once you have screen sharing enabled, other computers on your local network will be able to access your Mac’s desktop. To access a Mac’s shared screen, use Finder....

What files should you delete, and why should you be worried about the startup disk almost being full anyway? Oh, and one other question: what’s a startup disk? Let’s start with the easier of those questions. What’s a Startup Disk? When you turn your Mac on, it will use one of its internal or external storage devices to start up from. The startup disk will contain the MacOS system software, which will be used to run your Mac while you’re using it....

Column A is labeled “Date.“Column B has the heading “Volume Traded.“Columns C, D, and E are labeled “High Price,” “Low Price,” and “Closing Price,” respectively. When entering the data, keep these rules in mind: Whenever possible, enter your data in columns as shown in the image. Lay out your worksheet with the title for each data series at the top of the column and the data in the cells below. Don’t leave blank rows or columns when entering your data as this will create blank areas in the chart....

Meta has just made VR gatherings easier to organize and access by launching Horizon Home for Quest platform users, as announced in an official press release. The software is a virtual meeting space with a robust feature set catering to those who use VR to connect with others. Horizon Home allows users to invite people to hang out in their “home,” meaning the place you see when you first boot up your Quest headset....

With its low price point, the Surface Go is designed to compete with mid-range Chromebooks, but can be configured with fancier specs. The Go is a change in course from Microsoft’s higher-end focus, and the inexpensive laptop is being released as many consumers are looking for budget computing power during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “The Microsoft Go laptop is best for people who are always on the go, such as students and traveling business people,” Yaniv Masjedi, CMO at Nextiva, said in an email interview....

Special holiday ringtones are a yearly tradition for Google’s Nest Doorbell, but apparently, it didn’t think there were enough options because now Google’s covering even more holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, birthdays—there are a lot of them available both throughout the year and for limited-time occasions. The tough part is deciding which ones to use. Halloween ringtones will be available starting in early October, much like last year, but you can get a head start on the themed festivities with a new accordion polka composed for Oktoberfest....

The Moto G Stylus represents part of the eight generation of Moto G hardware, with the other two being the Moto G Power and Moto G Fast. This one includes a built-in stylus, a better camera, and a higher price tag than the others, along with a lower battery capacity than the Moto G Power. If you’re looking for a significantly more affordable take on something like the Galaxy Note 20, you’re squarely in Motorola’s sights here....

What Is an MQ4 File? A file with the MQ4 file extension is an MQL4 source code file. It contains variables and functions, as well as comments, related to the MetaQuotes Language 4 programming language. You can read a lot more on this format, and MQ4 files, at MQL4.com. How to Open an MQ4 File Open MQ4 files with MetaQuotes MetaTrader platform. However, because they’re associated with version 4 of the program, you probably can’t use one in newer versions like MetaTrader 5....

Speaking to Variety, Greg Peters, the company’s chief operating officer and chief product officer, said the feature will be perfect for viewers who don’t want to choose a show or movie to watch, instead preferring to just switch on and watch whatever shows up. You know—just like TV used to be. Is this a genius idea, or as ridiculous as the Bluetooth light switch that you stick to the wall to control your smart lightbulbs?...

According to Netgear’s press release, the new product is called the Orbi Quad-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System, which the company claims is the first of its kind. The Quad-band Mesh can support up to four different Wi-Fi bands as a home’s internet center and delivers lightning-fast connection speeds. There is a lot to glean from the device’s name. Wi-Fi 6E is the latest standard for Wi-Fi technology that supports the newly available 6Ghz band, and “Mesh” refers to the nodes that expand the network’s reach throughout a location....

The way it works is there will be a new ‘+ Add to your search’ button at the top of Google Lens that you can tap to bring up another search bar to narrow down results. You can condense results according to color, brand name, or any other visual attribute. The multi-search feature works with both screenshots and photographs, and it even tells you where you can purchase the object in the picture....

According to a company press release, OS 10.5 introduces a slew of new features, configurations, and even advice on using Roku Voice. High-quality sound and audio appear to be the focus for OS 10.5. While it appears that all Roku streaming devices will get the update, the Roku Streambar, Streambar Pro, and Smart Soundbar will be compatible with 3.1 and 5.1 surround sound, and the company’s Wireless Speakers can be paired with these devices to act as front speakers....

Nudge an Object in PowerPoint When you nudge an object in PowerPoint, the object moves in small increments. The direction the object moves depends on which arrow key you press. Select the object then use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the object left, right, up, or down until it’s positioned exactly where you want it. If the default PowerPoint setting for nudging is too large for a specific need, manually adjust the increments of movement....