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Loving pet owners are always concerned about the well-being of their furry friends, but once you’re out the door, there isn’t much you can do. For those who want to keep an eye on their pet even when they have to be away, the Petcube Bites 2 has a few new features to offer over the previous model. Newly Alexa-enabled with a wider field of view than before, this camera is working hard to keep its place as one of the best pet cameras....

Wireless is supposed to make things easier, and when it does, it’s great. But it ended up making things more complicated. Instead of just unplugging your headphones from your laptop and plugging them into your phone, now we have to re-pair the Bluetooth connection, or at least find a control panel to swap it. Now, Google has added Auto Switching to Android and the Pixel Buds Pro, something AirPods users have enjoyed for years....

What Does Lorem Ipsum Mean? “Lorem ipsum” doesn’t mean anything. It’s believed to be a scrambled passage from Cicero’s De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum. It has been used in traditional printing for centuries, and it’s now commonly used in web design. Placeholder text like lorem ipsum is used by web designers when they are submitting a web page design for review and they don’t want the reviewers to get hung up on the contents of the text....

What Is Pluto TV? Pluto TV combines an assortment of live streaming channels (some of which are in-house and others are third-party) and on-demand movies and TV shows from its extensive library. Pluto TV plays occasional ads to pay for these shows and movies. The ads are usually at the beginning of the show or movie and might be inserted during the content. Who Owns Pluto TV? Pluto TV was started in 2013 and, as of March 2019, is owned by Viacom....

New research shows how a quantum computer could break the encryption of cryptocurrencies. The latest findings are part of a growing concern that current encryption technologies will not be able to withstand increasing computer power. “Bitcoin wallets are protected by the same public/private key pairs vulnerable to all computers,” Denis Mandich, a former US Government IT official and now CTO of Qrypt, a quantum entropy start-up, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Razer is a company completely focused on high-performance gaming, from its well-regarded keyboards and mice to its flashy Razer Phone handsets. The Razer Blade is another extension of that ethos. It’s a laptop built for top-end gaming, ensuring that you don’t have to significantly sacrifice quality even when you’re not in front of a desktop—and it looks the part, thanks to its flashy, multicolored keyboard lights. Granted, portable power isn’t cheap, and even the entry-level 2019 Razer Blade 15 costs a pretty penny—with much pricier upgrade options for those willing to pay for added perks and/or performance....

What Is a REG File? A file with the .reg file extension is a registration file used by the Windows Registry. These files can contain hives, keys, and values. They can be created from scratch in a text editor or can be produced by the Windows Registry when backing up parts of it. What REG Files Are Used For There are two major ways to edit the Windows registry: Open Registry Editor and then make registry changes manually....

Working on the go can prove difficult on a laptop, especially when you need to work on heavy-hitting projects requiring precision. Travel mice, or portable computer mice that can be packed and unpacked on the go, can alleviate much of the proverbial headache of working on PC-heavy tasks. For those who prefer their mouse have a cable, the Sabrent fits the bill. Using high definition precision technology, the tiny, three-year-old mouse is designed for those who want convenience and extreme precision in their work....

Until now, electric cars and self-driving vehicles have been novelties. They’re experimental flavors of regular, human-steered, gas-powered vehicles. But that’s changing. Instead of just using a computer to turn the steering wheel and operate the pedals, vehicles are morphing to better fit their purposes. But it may take a while to get there. After all, it’s one thing buying an electric car, but another keeping it charged. “I’d guess more than 50% of Americans wouldn’t have reliable access to charging stations right now,” John Brownlee, editor at Folks magazine, told Lifewire via Twitter, “even if the price of an electric car were no object....

This proposal seems reasonable, as do the other requirements in the new infrastructure bill: technology to stop people from leaving kids in hot cars and automatic emergency braking to avoid crashes. But should cars be able to police us like this? And will people accept these changes? “I believe that if a law is mandated, people would accept it,” used-car dealership owner Mark Beneke told Lifewire via email. “Some of the population may be in an uproar about it at first, but over time they would realize that it is a requirement for them to operate a vehicle....

When customers step above the $300 mark for a pair of Bluetooth-enabled, noise-canceling headphones, they expect a lot—and rightfully so. In addition to the basics, they want high fidelity, lots of audio finesse, an easy-to-use app, and plenty of bass. In the case of the Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones, they get most of those. I found the Crusher ANC headphones to be about as subtle and nuanced as the brand and model name suggests....

The company is all set to launch the “world’s first production-ready solar car” called the Lightyear 0. It’s a streamlined and energy-efficient sedan-style EV that’s covered with curved solar panels. “The shift to solar power is a necessary change that’s happening now and will only continue to grow,” Julia Fowler, Marketing Coordinator at solar specialist vendor Pvilion, told Lifewire over email. “This vehicle is a huge stride for the industry and just the beginning of a future where nearly everything is powered by solar....

The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 wireless earbuds are a nuts-and-bolts option for those who want true wireless earbuds with passable sound quality and don’t want to spend a small fortune. That sort of middle-of-the-road approach is something that the Soundcore brand does well. As a sister-company to Anker—a brand known for quality, affordable mobile accessories—it would make sense that these earphones aren’t breaking any sound quality records, but also don’t break the bank....

If you’re looking for a pair of the best wireless headphones, then the Status BT One seems to fit the bill. On paper they’re an attractive value proposition, but are they really as good a bargain as they seem? Design: Too much plastic From a distance and in ads, the Status BT One appear to be premium quality headphones. However, I was disappointed by how plasticky their design is. They are by no means poorly made, and the plastic seems relatively robust, but I’m not convinced that these headphones will hold up to the rigors of daily use for long....

While this password reset procedure would classify as a “hack” of sorts, there’s no software to download or extraordinary computer skills required. If you can follow directions, you can reset your Windows 7 password this way. If you’re watching closely, you may catch a Windows is loading files screen. If you see that, or an Install Windows screen, or a System Recovery Options screen, you’re in good shape and can continue on to the next step....

Upgrading RAM Upgrading storage Installing faster processors Ensuring plenty of free space Not all of these options are applicable to every Mac, but even if you cannot upgrade your Mac’s RAM, there are steps you can take to improve overall performance without having to spend money on updates. Of all the items listed above, the first thing you should do is ensure that you have an excess of free space on your Mac’s startup drive....

When you tap a photo in the Google Photos app, you’ll see the Chromecast icon in the upper-right corner. Tap it to display the photo on your TV. While Google Photos doesn’t have an automated slideshow, you can swipe across the screen to change photos, and the picture displayed on the TV changes as well. With Web Video Cast, it’s as easy as tapping the menu icon in the upper-left corner of the app and selecting Phone files....

Halloween Captions Halloween is one of the first things people look forward to once autumn comes around, and you want to start the season right. Here are some scare-adjacent captions for your feed. Get yourself a pet who doesn’t mind wearing a Halloween costume.I’m taking my cue from the bears and eating enough candy in October to last me through the winter.I don’t need to go to a haunted house because I wake up looking like this....

Below are the best coupon websites that offer updated, legit codes that you can use to instantly save money. All you have to do is enter the coupon code at checkout to apply the discount. This coupon finder is well-organized, letting you search for stores, browse by department, find coupon codes to popular stores, locate codes that are just for free shipping, and more. After searching for a coupon, you can filter the results by category to find only coupon codes that apply to home and garden products, beauty items, food, travel, etc....

Our favorite tech ranges from laser rangefinders such as the Precision Pro Golf NX7 to simple GPS key finders such as the Tile Mate to keep track of your belongings on the green. We’ve rounded up the best golf tech for players, based on usefulness, price, durability, and portability. If staying in is more your style, make sure to read up on our collection of the best PC Golf games....