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One UI 4 offers more personalization options, a cohesive look across apps (even if they aren’t from Samsung), and new motions and sounds. But this isn’t just for Samsung smartphones—the new UI also is bound for Galaxy Books (dubbed One UI Book 4). The intention behind One UI Book 4 is to give Galaxy Book users an interface that looks and feels like their Samsung smartphone. Windows still will be the operating system so the functions won’t change, but many of the icons and menus will resemble what you’d see on a Galaxy phone....

The South Korean technology giant has begun rolling out its November security update patch to a number of devices throughout the world, according to the monthly Samsung Security Maintenance Release (SMR) report. This recent security update is rather large, at 225MB, and addresses a number of ongoing concerns, fixing over a dozen “common” vulnerabilities, three “critical” vulnerabilities, and a whopping 20 “high-risk” vulnerabilities. Some of these fixes were instituted by Google to support the Android operating system, while others were issued by Samsung to support their beefy One UI custom interface....

In addition to setting up Windows Live Hotmail in a local email program and exporting the email from there, you can also save any message as an .eml file (a plain text file that contains all message’s text and details, is opened by many email clients and can be shared easily). Save an Email from Windows Live Hotmail to Your Hard Disk as an EML File To create a ....

Supported by political resource site Ballot Ready, the new tool aims to help users explore all the different political opportunities in their local area, according to a company blog post. Users can see which positions are available to them, from a member on the local neighborhood board to a state representative. Run For Office can be accessed by swiping down on the camera to bring up Snapchat’s in-app games, also known as Minis....

Camera Overheating While shooting in continuous-shot mode or video mode, the camera’s internal components may generate enough heat to damage it. This error message appears If the camera’s internal temperature rises above a certain level. Turn off the camera for at least 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the internal components to cool to safe levels. Card Error This message appears when an incompatible memory card is inserted in the camera. You can fix this issue by formatting the memory card with the Sony DSLR camera....

According to the Sony Semiconductor Solution Corporation, this technology has a lot of potential to further improve high-quality digital imaging. This new sensor doubles the amount of light gathered compared to current chips. CMOS stands for Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, and when used as part of an image sensor, acts as the film for a digital camera. The sensor is made of many photodiodes and pixel transistors that covert a subject into a digital image....

PlayStation properties have appeared on mobile before, with titles such as Ratchet & Clank: BTN and Little Big Planet spin-off Run Sackboy! Run!. And now it looks like the company is making good on Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) CEO Jim Ryan’s 2021 statements about getting back into the market. A deal has been struck with Savage Games Studio (SGS)—a developer made up of several mobile game industry veterans from companies like Rovio (Angry Birds) and Wargaming (World of Tanks)....

Once you start playing something, you can navigate around the website but still control the playback from the pop-up media player always shown at the bottom of the page. As you use SoundCloud more, it will find suggestions based on what you’re listening to. In addition to being used through a web browser, SoundCloud works via mobile apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. See the SoundCloud on Mobile page for download links....

Notes is incredibly powerful and feature-rich. Pin important notes to the top of your list, add photos, create sketches, scan paper documents into Notes, add attachments and tables, search notes, and use Siri to start a note. Download For: Notability’s audio features are also noteworthy. Have collaborators leave audio notes when working on a project. Record a lecture or meeting and let Notability sync your notes to the recording so you can replay what was said....

All you have to do is download the Spotify app to your device. You can then use the app inside iMessage. Use the search bar to look for songs by song name or even artist. Once you make your selection, Spotify will send a 30 second clip to the recipient of your message. Using the Venmo app, you can send or request cash without ever leaving the conversation, and also check your Venmo balance....

The Elfster Secret Santa generator is available on both iOS and Android devices. There is also a web version for family and friends who prefer to use a computer. Elfster’s features are entirely free, though an account is needed either by signing up for a free Elfster account or by logging in with Facebook. Download For: To make a Secret Santa list, all you need to do is enter a name and description, then send all participants an invite....

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Social media consultant Matt Navarra first spotted the new stories feature and shared it on his Twitter page on Wednesday. TikTok has since confirmed to The Verge that the feature, known as “TikTok Stories,” is in the works. TikTok said its Stories feature will live in a brand new sidebar. Just like Snapchat, Instagram, and other platforms, TikTok’s stories will only last 24 hours before being deleted. TikTok Stories also will have similar features to other platforms, such as the ability to react or comment on a story and go to a user’s profile directly from their story....

Go Big With the Flash Drive When deciding which size USB flash drive to buy, it’s best to go bigger than you think you’ll need. You’ll never regret having too much space. While price increases with capacity, you pay less to jump from 8GB to 16GB, for example, than you pay if you have to buy a second 8GB drive down the line. Don’t Overlook Security Many drives come with data security, including password protection or fingerprint scanning....

What Are Autofocus Points? Autofocus points are what the camera uses to focus on a subject. You’ll probably first notice them when you press the shutter halfway. Many cameras will emit a beep, and some of the AF points will light up—often in red or green—in the viewfinder or on the display screen. When your DSLR is left on automatic AF selection, you’ll know where the camera is focusing by which AF points light up....

How to Get Better Scans With a Digital Camera Use your digital camera to capture images of whiteboards and other presentation materials at meetings, conferences, or classes. This method can be more efficient than taking notes with pen and paper. To get scanner-quality results, follow these suggestions: Calibrate your digital camera for reliable color matching.Use a tripod or set the camera on a solid surface to keep the camera perfectly steady....

The Meaning of the Color Plum Lighter shades of plum carry the purple symbolism associated with the lighter shades of purple. It’s a color that’s less girly than pink and often seen in springtime. Some shades of plum include lavender, orchid or violet. Plum is known as: A feminine colorA romantic colorA royal colorA springtime colorAn Easter color Using the Color Plum in Design Files Plum is a rich color that has become popular for use at formal weddings, particularly in combination with light and medium shades of gray....

ICS Features ICS uses a single computer as the gateway (or host) through which other devices connect to the internet. Computers wired to the gateway computer or connecting to it wirelessly via an ad-hoc wireless network can use ICS. There are several reasons why you might want to set up this type of network: Allows most devices (including non-Windows and older Windows systems) to connect without installing additional client software. Support for all connected clients to use many different protocols, including VPN and internet gaming....

Less than 2 MP Pixels Per Inch (PPI): A measurement of image resolution that defines the size at which an image will print Dots Per Inch (DPI): A measurement of printer resolution that defines how many dots of ink are placed on the page when the image is printed Megapixels (MP): One million pixels, though this number is often rounded when describing digital camera resolution Suitable only for on-screen viewing and wallet-size prints 2 MP = 1600 x 1200 pixels...

During Monday’s opening day of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2021, Apple announced several new additions will be coming to FaceTime when iOS 15 releases in the fall. This is one of the biggest updates that FaceTime has seen, and includes several new features that Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, says should make connecting with friends and family easier than ever. Spatial Audio and Background Noise Suppression Two of the first features coming to FaceTime will provide better audio options for users....