Connect Your Phone or Other Device to a TV To use screen mirroring, both devices have to meet a few minimum requirements. Your phone or tablet must support mirroring and be able to send out data. The TV or projector must also support screen mirroring and be able to capture and play that data. To find out if your phone or tablet supports mirroring, refer to the documentation or perform an internet search....
Here’s a look at social bookmarking, why it’s useful, and how it differs from saving a bookmark to your web browser. How Social Bookmarking Works Social bookmarking services are centralized online services where users can store and share online links, or bookmarks, with other members of the community. These sites usually provide a combination of organizational and social tools, allowing users to annotate and categorize their bookmarks as well as comment on and discuss topics with other interested users....
If your Google Home isn’t reaching the internet very well or connected devices aren’t responding with your Google Home commands, you might find that: music playback isn’t very smooth, or music starts and them immediately freezes.you can’t broadcast messages to other Home devices.Netflix or YouTube doesn’t open when you tell it to.online lookups are spotty and work only half the time.Google Home says “something went wrong, try again” way too often....
You Need High-Definition Sources If you have an HDTV, the way to view true HD is to have true HD sources, such as HD satellite or HD cable service, HD streaming media, or local HD programming. In 2009, all television broadcasts switched from analog to digital transmissions, and many are high-definition. Other high-definition sources are Blu-ray Disc players, HD-DVD players, and cable or satellite HD-DVRs. DVD recorders with ATSC or QAM tuners can receive HDTV signals....
However, due to multiple factors like testing and regulations, 5G can’t be rolled out instantly, so service isn’t available everywhere just yet. With that being said, frequent progress is being made for a speedy rollout. US 5G Rollout Verizon: Fixed and mobile 5G all over the US.AT&T: Mobile 5G in thousands of cities.T-Mobile/Sprint: Available in thousands of locations.UScellular: Works in parts of California, Iowa, Maine, and other states.C Spire: Fixed and mobile 5G in Mississippi....
Like the iPhone, Google’s new Pixels come in regular and Pro tiers and have huge, unmissable camera bumps around the back. In Google’s case, the bump is a bar that stretches across the width of the device. It looks cool and houses an impressive array of new lenses and sensors. But, also like the iPhone, it’s what’s inside that counts. Computational photography is taking over photography, but where is it going?...
Best Browsers for Streaming in HD Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows and Safari on Mac (Yosemite or later) are the only browsers that support 1080p resolution. Interestingly, Google Chrome does not qualify here, although it is by far the most popular browser. Chrome, Firefox, and Opera all stream at 720p. To display HD, you also need a strong internet connection. Netflix recommends 5.0 megabits-per-second for HD quality. If you’re viewing videos on a laptop, choosing between HD vs standard definition might not make much of a difference....
HP and Lenovo just announced new education laptops and tablets. Chromebooks have taken over schools, ousting iPads. Meanwhile, the cheapest Mac laptop costs a grand. Apple offers some education-specific services, as well as education discounts, but the strategy looks to be the same as it is for business: ‘Our products are so good, you can just buy them and use them for your school/business/university, just like a regular customer.’ So why are Chromebooks taking over?...
The invite-only iPhone app Clubhouse has continued its reign as the cool kid in town, inspiring veteran apps like Facebook and Twitter to launch their own audio-based chat rooms. Meanwhile, Facebook also plans to roll out a new tool for creating audio clips and listening to podcasts in the app. “Other platforms have to explore new trends to keep users,” Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center, told Lifewire in an email....
If your electronic devices or your neighbor’s network slow down your home network and internet connection, change the wireless channel on your router to communicate on a different frequency to avoid interference. How Wi-Fi Channels Work The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal range comprises several smaller bands or channels, similar to television channels. In most countries, Wi-Fi network equipment provides a set of available channels from which to choose. For example, in the United States, any Wi-Fi channels 1 through 11 can be chosen when setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN)....
Spotify recently acquired the live audio app Locker Room, which is focused on sports. Locker Room will be rebranded with a different name and pivot to a broader focus on music, culture, and sports content. “Spotify users will be able to access new content formats in the platform they already know, love, and use every day,” Thibaud Clement, CEO of marketing software company Loomly, said in an email interview. “And then for those who still need a Clubhouse invite, this allows them to bypass that obstacle and experience the new avenue to explore the drop-in audio trend....
Clubhouse announced it would pay a select group of “creators” to help it build its audience. Dubbed Creator First, the program is aimed at assisting the content producers in monetizing their efforts. Experts say the move seems to be an effort to start a rival to traditional broadcasting companies and podcasts. “The new Creator First program is a great way to get some fresh voices to create live audio content on Clubhouse,” Scott Kirsner, CEO and co-founder of Innovation Leader, a network for business transformation, said in an email interview....
Google’s Stadia and Microsoft’s xCloud let you play games by “remote control.” The games actually run on powerful servers in the cloud, and stream the video footage. The local app is used as a portal to display the video, and to send your controller commands up to the cloud. But Apple has blocked game-streaming services like these from the App Store. These apps offer a suite of games inside a kind of app store, which is what Apple doesn’t like....
The 6-year-old MacBook was recently labeled “vintage” by Apple, but its distinctive, sharp design still trumps the latest trend towards square shapes. As an older product, the 12-inch MacBook may no longer be repairable, subject to parts availability. But while this laptop has its flaws, it’s still a fantastic machine. Micro Mac Apple officially discontinued the 12-inch MacBook in 2019, and some users celebrated its demise. Haters hated it for its shallow keyboard and sluggish processor....
“Recent data shows more Britons want to repair their smartphones instead of replacing them (47%), as opposed to getting a new one (45%),” writes non-profit tech-repair advocate The Restart Project on Twitter. “For laptops, a strong majority (58%) prefers to repair rather than replace.” Used Is Just as Good as New Your kids might not want a hand-me-down computer, but if you have a recent-vintage notebook to spare, then they should take that, because you know its history....
There are several ways to watch television in 2021, including channel apps like CBS All Access, streaming services like Netflix, and live streaming apps like Sling TV, but for those looking to cut their cords and still have some of the same live offerings as cable, live streaming apps like those offered by Hulu and YouTube are the way to go. Stephen Lovely, managing editor of Cordcutting.com, whose personal mission is to help folks cut the cord in a way that makes sense for their budget and lifestyle, says YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV have risen above the rest as the best live streaming apps....
Windows 7 Release Date Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009. It was made available to the public on October 22, 2009. It’s preceded by Windows Vista, and succeeded by Windows 8. Windows 11 is the latest version of Windows, released in 2021. Windows 7 Support The Windows 7 end-of-life was on January 14, 2020. This was when Microsoft discontinued technical support and quit supplying Windows 7 users with software updates and security fixes through Windows Update....
Branding and its Goals Graphic designers who work in branding are tasked with promoting a company’s image through campaigns and visuals, from logo design and advertising to copywriting and slogan development. The overarching goal is to make a company uniquely recognizable, memorable, and positively viewed. Over time, a successful branding effort can make a company a household name and identifiable by a simple shape or color. To create a brand for a company, a designer must fully understand the goals of the organization and the motivations of its customers....
Play These Xbox 360 Games on Xbox One Of course, this list is subject to change. To see an up-to-the-minute list or to look for a game not yet listed here, check out Microsoft’s list of backward-compatible games; the company updates the list frequently. Eurogamer also maintains a current list, conveniently organized by date. A Kingdom for Keflings A World of Keflings Aegis Wing Age of Booty Alan Wake Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Alice: Madness Returns Alien Hominid HD Altered Beast Anomaly Warzone Earth Aqua ARKANOID Live!...
Use World Generator Seeds When you start a new game you are asked if you want to use a seed. Seeds in this context refer to having the game load specific worlds instead of letting it randomly generate one for you. This lets other people all start out in the same world. Even if everyone starts in the same world, it won’t be the same when everyone is finished. Some examples of seeds include (caps sensitive):...
