Here’s a look at how the Num Lock key works, how to find it and turn it on, and how to use it. What Does Num Lock Do? A number-lock key replaces the functions of certain keys on the keyboard with a numeric keypad. Some computers automatically turn on number lock during startup, but you’ll have to enable the feature manually on most compact keyboards. This often-ignored feature can be helpful in several situations....
A well-designed drum machine or sampler should be as accessible to kids as it is to adults. But which of us would let a sticky-fingered child anywhere near their precious Octatrack or $2K OP-1? Likewise, a childproof instrument doesn’t have to be a piece of cheap bleepy-bloopy junk. If it’s good enough for kids, it might also be tempting to adults. “The design looks like it’s fun for tiny kids, but I wouldn’t leave tiny kids unattended with something that costs more than $50....
ProtonMail Pros and Cons Compared to similar services, ProtonMail provides several benefits and a few limitations. Free vs. Premium ProtonMail Anyone can sign up for ProtonMail and get 500 MB of online storage for free. Paid accounts include up to 20 GB of storage in addition to priority customer support and other productivity features. The free service should suffice if you occasionally send encrypted email. What Is End-to-End Encryption? Encryption protects the content of emails from prying eyes....
PSP vs. PS Vita From the Front At first glance, the PS Vita looks a lot bigger than the PSP, but it’s really not that much of a difference. Sure, it is bigger. It’s actually a little bit slenderer than the PSP-2000 (that’s the silver one in the photo) and it’s definitely heavier. Overall, though, it doesn’t feel too bulky, just more substantial than the PSP. In terms of what’s actually on the front of the device, you can see the controls are mostly the same, with the D-pad and shape buttons being in more or less the same locations on both devices....
How to Close Windows With Alt + Spacebar + C One option for closing windows with keyboard shortcuts is as follows: How to Close Windows With Fn + Alt + F4 Another option is to select the window you want to close and then press Fn+Alt+F4. You’ll probably need two hands for this one. How to Close Tabs With CTRL + W The Ctrl+W shortcut only closes the current file you’re working on, but it leaves the program open....
Razer unveiled the new Blade 14 during its first-ever E3 keynote on Monday. The new Blade 14 will be the first Razer-branded gaming laptop to include an AMD processor and support for up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU. Additionally, the laptop will include a configuration with a 1440P Quad HD (QHD) display running at 165Hz. The Blade 14 will ship with support for THX Spatial Audio, for what Razer calls a “more immersive audio experience....
Roku’s Streambar is a Joy The Streambar combines a 4K media-streaming set-top box with a four-speaker soundbar. This can replace your television’s built-in speakers, and should (in theory) be a step up in sound quality. If you have a fancy home-theater setup already, then you should consider Roku’s non-speaker boxes instead. Audio-wise, you can set the box to quieten loud commercials, boost voices, and perform some other sound-processing functions. You know how the actors’ voices are always too quiet compared to the background audio and effects?...
Options for inputting the function and its arguments include: Type the complete function: =ROUNDUP(A2,2) into cell C3 in the worksheet; or Select the function and arguments using the function’s dialog box. Using the dialog box simplifies entering the function’s arguments. With this method, it’s not necessary to key in commas between each of the function’s arguments as you must when typing the function into a cell. (In this case between A2 and 2....
Despite their wide use, tablets tend to get a bit lost in their awkward middle ground between phone and laptop. Nonetheless, these devices remain useful for their big screens and relative portability. Though Apple certainly rules the tablet world, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 offers an attractive alternative to the Ipad. Design: Function over form The Galaxy Tab S4 isn’t exactly ugly, but it’s not particularly eye-catching either. It’s very bland looking, and both appear and feel quite plasticky....
#YouMake is, according to Samsung, a new approach that “allows consumers to take the lead with device customization.” In other words, the #YouMake website acts sort of like a centralized hub for the Samsung products that offer a variety of customization options. This includes things you might expect, like the Galaxy Watch4 and Bespoke Galaxy Z Flip 3, but it also highlights things like The Frame and the Bespoke Refrigerator....
AllShare worked with all devices connected to your internet router. When you were on the go, you could use AllShare with your mobile device over the internet. DLNA The DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is the technology organization that created standards for connected devices and streaming media throughout the home. AllShare was an extension of DLNA connectivity. All devices using the AllShare platform were DLNA-certified in at least one category, and some in multiple categories....
Samsung Z Fold 4 Release Date You’ve been able to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 since August 26, 2022. It was unveiled at the Samsung Unpacked event on August 10, 2022, the same event the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 were confirmed. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Price Although it’s cheaper if you trade in an older phone, these are your options if not: 256 GB: $1799....
Eclypsium has discovered multiple security flaws in 129 different computer models that utilize Dell’s SupportAssist software, a report has revealed. According to Gizmodo, there are four separate vulnerabilities, one of which can allow attackers to redirect the connection between Dell’s BIOSConnect software and the Dell servers. If successful, the redirect would allow bad actors to force modified update packages onto the affected models. Researchers say the vulnerabilities essentially would allow attackers to gain access to affected machines through an exploit found within the boot configuration, as well as by impersonating Dell and delivering malicious content back to the machine....
A power user is just someone who’s used Windows long enough and with enough interest to accumulate a mental library of tips, tricks, and problem-solving steps (such as knowing how to fix a sideways screen). If you’ve always wanted to be a power user but weren’t sure where to start, here are six tips to get you started. Use the Start Menu With all versions of Windows (except Windows 8), the Start menu is your go-to location for opening apps and accessing system utilities....
What does this mean exactly? When you enable the dual-camera option, you will capture content from both sides of the phone, allowing for some truly unique creations. Snapchat shared a video showing examples of the system in action, including users sinking baskets from multiple angles and two people creating an amalgamation of their faces via split-screen. Luckily, the app gives you some options as to how to arrange the footage....
There’s no shortage of gaming headsets on the market today, especially following the explosion of demand triggered by Fortnite. While there are plenty of third-party headsets that work with PlayStation consoles, Sony has made its own models over the last couple generations that are straightforward, well-integrated with the consoles, affordable, and solidly designed. The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset continues that trend. Launched alongside the PlayStation 5 but also compatible with the PS4 before it, the Pulse 3D bears the sleek contours of the new console and provides an easy way for players to plug in and chat with friends....
The Apple iPad offers a better display which is very useful when multitasking, but the Microsoft Surface Go 2 provides a lighter design and neat features like a face-recognition camera. Ultimately, what works best for you will depend on what you need your tablet to do. Overall Findings Both the Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Apple iPad are great machines. They’re both purely tablets but they offer a certain amount of flexibility which means you can expand what they can do right down to adding keyboard add-ons and other features....
Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, recently unveiled the $80,000 refreshed Model S sports car. Tesla claims the vehicle now can compete with next-gen gaming consoles, and The Witcher 3 showed up in a promo on the car’s giant front screen next to the driver. But just because you can play games in your car doesn’t mean you should, observers say. “No vehicle or technology that is available on the market today is safe enough to allow drivers to play games while operating the car,” wrote Raj Rajkumar, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and co-director of the General Motors-Carnegie Mellon Vehicular Information Technology Collaborative Research Lab, in an email interview....
While online multiplayer and cloud saves are very much here to stay, there is still a lot to be said for building games that can be played offline whether you’re playing on your smartphone and tablet, computer, or modern console like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Here are 10 of the best offline building games worth checking out. In addition to building structures and worlds, Minecraft also teaches problem-solving skills through its crafting mechanic that requires players to mix and match certain objects to create new materials....
Since phones have limited space, and you probably don’t want to waste your mobile data downloading apps when you’re on the road, it’s important to install the best ones well ahead of time. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together a list of the 10 best car apps over a wide variety of categories. These apps are all available for free, although some of them do have premium versions. That means you can download and check them all out without paying first....
