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What’s Wrong With My Internet Speed? There are several reasons high-speed internet performs slower than expected. The internet service provider (ISP) might be at fault, but there are other factors to consider. Some of these slow points are within your control and can be quickly fixed with a little do-it-yourself effort. Here are some things to look at to find out why your internet speed is slow and what you can do to fix the problem....

The Arrival of iPadOS Maybe the most important thing to know about iOS 13 is that it doesn’t run on the iPad. That’s because the iPad got its own dedicated OS, called iPadOS. Version 13 of iPadOS is based on iOS 13, but it’s designed to be used specifically on the iPad, with its shape, features, and how people use tablets instead of phones. This article only covers iOS 13 on the iPhone and iPod touch, but check out our coverage of iPadOS 13....

iOS 16 Release Date Following its long history of iOS updates, Apple released iOS 16 on September 12. iOS 16 first appeared in June at WWDC 2022. If your phone is compatible with iOS 16 (the list of supported devices is below), the easiest way is to get the iOS update wirelessly via Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 16 Price iOS updates are always free! Not all phones are compatible (see below), but for the ones that can install it, there’s no need to pay anything....

The KeySmart CleanLight Air Pro offers a handy solution to a growing concern: preserving clean air quality. While the design is simple, impressive technology powers this air purifier, which reportedly removes 99.99 percent of pollutants. The CleanLight Air Pro requires no filters and uses UV light and ionic air purification to sterilize and clean the air. An onboard air quality monitor provides real-time feedback about the health of the air around you, and two fan speeds offer control over how much cleaning power you want to use....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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?...

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....

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?...

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....

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....

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....