Microsoft is expected to reveal Windows 11 on June 24, but a leaked copy of an early build has already been making the rounds. The leaked version doesn’t include every change coming to the operating system when Windows 11 drops, but it does give a good look at some of the big UI changes coming. These changes include a centered start menu more akin to macOS’ dock, as well as rounded corners on many of the File Explorer windows....
What Is an XAR File? A file with the XAR file extension is usually associated with the Extensible Archive format. macOS uses these files for software installations (replacing the need for the GZ format). Safari browser extensions also use this same file format. Microsoft Excel uses an XAR file to save documents under its AutoRecover feature. No matter what Excel file type is actively being used, all open files are periodically and automatically saved to a default location with this file extension....
Is Your Internet Service Functioning? Before troubleshooting the Xbox 360 yourself, perform a quick check to verify your Internet connection is functioning. If none of your networked computers can reach Web sites on the Internet, you should troubleshoot the home network first. Wireless Connection Problems Some of the most common Xbox 360 connection problems relate to Wi-Fi wireless configuration issues. Xbox 360 Dashboard - Network Connection Tests The Xbox 360 contains a built-in network diagnostic utility useful for troubleshooting connection errors....
A new device called the PORTL M offers what’s essentially a two-way hologram communications device in a box. The makers of the PORTL say it’s perfect for things like exploring the network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. It’s one of a growing number of ways that are under development to explore the metaverse without a virtual reality headset. “The need for a headset is a huge barrier to adoption,” David Nussbaum, the inventor and CEO of PORTL Inc....
To give people a chance to experience this, a security researcher has created a website that analyzes the installed Google Chrome extensions to generate a fingerprint, which he claims can be used to track them online. “Anytime there is something semi-unique in a computer, it can be used to derive a fingerprint,” Erich Kron, security awareness advocate with KnowBe4, told Lifewire over email. “How unique that fingerprint is could depend on what is being measured or tested....
The company, holoride, has launched its VR gaming and entertainment platform in Germany, with an in-vehicle immersive experience for some Audi vehicles. Passengers can use games and apps that synchronize with live ride information. And VR in your car could be a productivity boost, some experts say. “Riding in a car seems like a great place to get things done, but it’s full of distractions and constraints,” Danny Parks, the vice president of technology for Trigger XR, a company that creates VR and augmented reality experiences, told Lifewire in an email interview....
The iPhone has way more music features, but the Music app is bloated and confusing. You’d better get used to untangling headphone cables again. The iPod changed how we listened to music. It wasn’t the first MP3 player, but it was the best, and it finally let us ditch swappable physical media for a digital catalog containing all our music. “1,000 songs in your pocket,” went the tagline. That might not sound like much now, but it was a revolution back in 2001 when the alternative was cassettes and CDs....
After years of languishing as primarily a gaming accessory, VR is having its moment in the spotlight for work. Sales of virtual reality software and hardware are expected to soar. Facebook’s newly announced Oculus Quest 2 and other headsets are making the technology more accessible than ever. “Companies are trying to find another way to engage with their clients because they can’t get to them in person,” said Steven King, a professor at the University of North Carolina who studies virtual reality, in a phone interview....
This might sound like a complicated procedure, but it’s actually very easy to do. There are several online and offline options that work in just a few clicks. In fact, you might even already have a program installed on your computer that can do the job. How PDF Splitting Works Most of the picks from our list below give you a few options: “explode” the document into multiple files where each page of the original becomes its own PDF, extract one (or more) specific pages, or delete particular parts of the PDF so you’re left with just the portion of the original that you want....
Asking yourself how you can incorporate today’s newsworthy trends into your viral content is worthwhile. Keep an eye on the Google News section and check out Google Trends. News also breaks out first on Twitter and Facebook’s trending section, so pay attention to trending topics there as well. If you upload a video to YouTube, Vimeo or even Facebook and get discovered by others who like what they see, they may do all the promotion for you by sharing it all over their own social networks....
Websites where you can store photos free are perfect for anyone looking for a quick way to share images or for a convenient hotlinking solution for your website. Some free image hosting sites also include basic editing capabilities so that you can resize photos, crop them, add effects, and more. They’re not as extensive as true online photo editors, but they do a decent job considering that’s not their main purpose....
We’ve gathered the best online word processors out there; some of them are sure to meet your needs, no matter what features you’re looking for. Google Docs lets you create, edit, and collaborate on documents quickly and easily, knowing you’ll be able to access them anywhere you want, anytime you want. With Google Docs’ robust editing options, you won’t miss Microsoft Word a bit. With Google Docs, you can insert images, tables, comments, and special characters, as well as headers and footers, bookmarks, and a table of contents....
Tap the Title Bar We’ll start with a secret tip that can really help speed up your ability to manipulate your iPad. Have you ever scrolled down a long list or been at the bottom of a large web page and needed to get back to the top? There’s no need to scroll. Most of the time you can tap the title bar of the app or web page to return to the beginning of the list....
What you ultimately spend depends on matching your desires with your available cash. There are inexpensive and mid-range options that provide great value and performance, while some very expensive options only deliver a marginal increase in performance and may not always be the best value. The following tips enable you to merge your desires with practical, cost-effective, strategies for assembling your home theater. Here are the basic questions you need to answer:...
For new iPad users who have never owned an iPhone or iPod Touch, simple things like finding good apps, installing them, organizing them, or even deleting them might take some time to figure out. Even for users that know the basics of navigation, there are tips and tricks that can help you be more productive using the iPad. Learning the iPad Basics Most navigation on the iPad is done with simple touch gestures, such as touching an icon to launch the application or swiping your finger left or right across the screen to move from one screen of app icons to the next....
Acer’s XV282K KV is a 28-inch gaming display with three magic numbers: 4K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and HDMI 2.1. These combine to make Acer’s latest gaming monitor an ideal candidate for gamers craving one display to rule them all. Yet the monitor’s most important number might be the MSRP, which lands at “just” $899. That’s the lowest yet for an HDMI 2.1 monitor. HDMI 2.1 That Fits on Your Desk You might wonder why 4K, 144Hz, and HDMI 2....
When you first launch InDesign, the Start workspace displays several choices: Clicking Recent displays any files you have recently worked on in a list or thumbnail format. To enable the Recent files workspace, go to the Preferences dialog and select > Show The Recent Files Workspace While Opening a File checkbox in Preferences > General.The CC Libraries button displays owned or shared libraries.Clicking Presets displays templates for use with new InDesign documents....
A startup called Hume AI claims to use algorithms to measure emotions from facial, vocal, and verbal expressions. It’s one of a growing number of companies that purport to read human emotions using computers. But some experts say that the concept raises privacy issues. “Whoever controls these systems and platforms are going to have a lot of information on individuals,” Bob Bilbruck, a tech startup advisor, told Lifewire in an email interview....
A bike is a great way to get around and is enjoyable. Pulling over to the side of the road to check the map on your phone every few miles is most definitely not enjoyable, which is why turn-by-turn directions made specifically for cyclists are just as big of a deal as satellite navigation was for drivers when it first became good. It’s easier and safer, but we need bigger changes....
The good news is that it isn’t the only short-form social media video platform out there. Here are the eight best alternative apps you can use instead so you don’t get caught up in the drama. Reels lets you record and edit video montages up to 60 seconds long made from a single video or a series of clips. You can add a soundtrack from a library of options and add a suite of visual effects....
