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If you’re replacing an internal hardware component or upgrading for better performance, you must remove the existing equipment from its dedicated motherboard port. To install new components, you do the opposite and plug the new component(s) into a dedicated port. There are also external ports located on the rear of the motherboard, for plugging in and disconnecting peripherals. Without opening the case, you can plug a mouse, keyboard, or external hard drive into the top or rear USB ports, for instance....

Paramedics with the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) are training with jet suits to reach and tend to medical emergencies in the UK’s Lake District faster than ever before. Other paramedics Lifewire spoke to are excited at the development but equally apprehensive of its usefulness in real emergencies. “I think that in areas of rough terrain or extended response times by ground, it could be very beneficial,” Christopher Hammett, Firefighter Paramedic at the Pinellas Park Fire Department in Florida, told Lifewire over WhatsApp....

Review The greatest thing about this service is the possibility to unify your communication needs—be called on different phones through one single phone number. Upon registration, you get a phone number from Google, which your contacts can use to call up to six of your phones and contact channels. Configuration, like forwarding etc. can be done on your phone itself. The cost is interesting. Outgoing calls to US numbers are free....

The Samsung Galaxy Fit2 fits a unique space in the world of smartwatches and fitness trackers. While smart features and deep metrics are somewhat limited, this $60 device offers the ability to automatically start and track a variety of workouts and stay connected with message notifications (and replies with Android phones) and calendar reminders. This featherweight wearable does that while offering what few competing and costlier wearables from big brands like Fitbit and Garmin can: easy around-the-clock wearability and usability without paying an arm and a leg....

With their disastrous handling of misinformation in the lead up to the 2016 election, users lost faith in the once celebrated platforms. Now, with changes made in recent years to address those failures, these companies are hoping to restore that lost respect even as they remain bastions of conspiracy and false narratives. “The more time you spend on these platforms, the more legitimate these messages of propaganda and disinformation are going to seem to you,” said Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety....

Protect yourself by ensuring that you have strong passwords that are too rare and too complicated for most hackers to bother trying to crack. Memory-Based Techniques You need not memorize a hundred different passwords: One way to generate unique and secure passwords for every site you visit, yet remember them all in your own head, is to use a set of easy-to-remember rules. Different sites specify different minimum standards for a password—minimum character counts, use of special characters, use of numbers, use of some symbols but not others—so you’ll probably need a base structure that differs for each of these use cases, but your algorithm can remain the same....

The Nintendo Switch’s popularity has made it a new home to some of the Wii U’s best games, and while it may not seem terribly exciting to hail a bunch of ports from one console to another, it is an opportunity to appreciate wonderful games that were overlooked on Nintendo’s middling last-gen platform. Nintendo has arguably saved one of the greatest for the latest: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury....

While a regular headset is designed primarily for calls and meetings, a gaming headset focuses on in-game audio, connectivity, and easy-to-access controls in addition to voice quality. Whatever your platform or specific communication needs, we’ve rounded up the best gaming headsets currently available. To achieve maximum sound performance, the headset uses titanium 50mm drives each split into three separate parts for precise tuning for low, high, and mid-tones. Additionally, this headset features 7....

You may believe that since the PS5 is here, the PS4 is no longer being supported and there’s no reason to look for new games. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Sony will continue to support the console for years to come, and there are still a lot of amazing games available on the platform, and that will remain true even when no more are released. Not to mention, the PS5 is backward-compatible so any PS4 games you buy now will be playable on the next-gen console....

Here are the best slideshow maker apps that work with both Android and iOS. It’s easy to create a slideshow in Google Photos. All you do is organize the images into an album, then create an MP4 movie. Before you finalize the movie, you can change how long each image appears, move them around, and add additional pictures. You can also add music that plays during the entire length of the movie....

The app’s audio recording features let you listen to yourself snore or talk during your sleep, which can be helpful when diagnosing sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Install Pillow on your iPhone, and it will automatically track your sleep through your Apple Watch, integrating sleep information with Apple’s Health app. Download and use Pillow for free, but you’ll need to upgrade to its premium version ($4.99 per month or $27....

What we like: Team playDifferent classesAvailable on Windows and Mac What we don’t: Lack of polish due to its early development To win, you must reach a rescue flight. Victory comes when you clamber aboard the helicopter, which allows you to win without firing a shot if you find the right strategy to do so. There are also numerous mobility options available, letting players traverse the map in new and creative ways....

If you just want to sing your heart out, our experts say you should just buy The Singing Machine SML385. It’s got lights to set the mood, allows you to play songs from your smartphone through the system, and even includes some effects to make non-singers sound better. If your ambitions are far higher, read on for our selection of the best machines that’ll have your neighbors begging for quiet in no time....

You may find it surprising that some of the best laptops under $500 do nearly everything that more expensive models do. Buying a budget-friendly laptop doesn’t mean you have to compromise on what matters most. The worthiest laptops are portable, have a brilliant display, and are easy to use. For people with a more specific use, such as business or distance learning, additional features to consider might be versatility, wireless connectivity, and the ability to boost memory, storage, or graphics....

There are also 10GB of sound built into the library, containing 1,800 different samples and loops. Get creative with the five built-in software instruments to lay down your own original melodies and beats. Plus there are 34 baked-in audio effects (eight dedicated to MIDI), so those looking for post-production won’t be missing anything. Any DJ worth their salt is most likely using Ableton Live 10. The loaded version also gets you a host of exclusive effect plugins, including the RV-7 Digital Reverb, the PH-90 Phaser, and the BV512 Vocoder....

Of course, the big boost to Apple’s big iPhone 12 lineup this year is the inclusion of 5G technology, bringing Apple’s smartphones into the fast lane, and U.S. models now even pack in ultra-fast mmWave technology that can allow for speeds into the gigabit ranges. Combine that with Apple’s ultra-powerful A14 Bionic chip and even more advanced computational photography features across the entire lineup and each and every one of these new iPhones is a winner in its own right....

As the name suggests, these plug-and-play devices connect to any free USB port on your computer, at which point they show up in Windows or macOS just like an internal network card. Unlike the wireless hardware built into older laptops, however, the best USB Wi-Fi adapters support the latest Wi-Fi standards, so you’ll get the best possible speeds and be able to use the much faster frequency bands. The best USB Wi-Fi adapters are the ideal solution for anybody who needs new or better network capabilities on a desktop PC or laptop....

“Learn how to tell a riveting story that will leave your readers hungry for more.” “This workbook is jam-packed with goal setting and purpose-building activities.” “The classic guide to learning the fundamentals of non-fiction writing.” “Packed with 20 essays from some of the most productive people on the planet.” “Learn how to create long-form content assets and how to write better sales copy to get lots of eyes on your work....

With a product as simple as a wrist rest, it can be easy to assume any kind will do the job. A wrist rest that feels great to one user may not work for another. Maybe you prefer one made with supportive memory foam over a softer gel. Perhaps you feel better with a compact, low-profile design rather than a taller, cushier build. Here are our picks for the best keyboard wrist rests to suit various needs and preferences....

They’re typically more expensive and complex storage solutions than a simple external hard drive, but they allow you to access your files anywhere. NAS devices also have extra data security features to keep your files safe. Many are also highly expandable, upgradeable, and capable of holding vast files and media. Whether you’re looking for a simple network attached storage solution for storing movies and music or a business-ready data vault with several dozen terabytes of space, here are the best NAS from top brands....