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Enable PiP Apps on Android Make sure your Android apps are up to date, then: Compatible Apps Since this is an Android feature, many of Google’s top apps support picture-in-picture, including Chrome, YouTube, and Google Maps. However, YouTube’s PiP mode requires a subscription to YouTube Premium, its ad-free paid subscription platform. PiP mode also works with YouTube TV, the company’s streaming TV service. Other compatible apps include: VLC Netflix WhatsApp Facebook Instagram Pocket Casts Hulu...

How to Use the Windows Charms Bar The Charms bar in Windows 8 and 8.1 is the equivalent of the Start menu in other versions of Windows without the apps. There are five options available—let’s take a look at each of these elements in detail. The Search Charm Select the Search charm to search for files on your computer or the web without having to open a browser. As you enter a query, Windows 8 will offer autocomplete suggestions to help you find what you’re looking for....

How to Use Universal Control for Apple Devices To use Universal Control, you need to have a Mac running at least macOS Monterey (11.7) and an iPad running iPadOS 15.4 or later. The feature isn’t available with earlier versions of either operating system. If you have a compatible Mac and iPad, you can enable Universal Control by adjusting settings on both. Here’s how to enable and use Universal Control: What Is Universal Control?...

Speaker Whine From Alternators One common cause of speaker whine comes from the vehicle’s alternator. If the noise changes in pitch or intensity when the engine RPM changes, it’s probably some type of engine noise, and interference from the alternator output is a likely source. The issue is that noise from the alternator is getting into the head unit via the power cables. You can deal with the problem in one of two ways:...

Harassment is a problem that most social media platforms have been trying to find the answer to for quite some time, and Instagram is still working on it. Efforts have been made in the past, to be sure, but combating online abuse is an ongoing and constant process—which is why Instagram’s tools are expanding. In the past, you could block a troublesome account, as well as tell Instagram to auto-block any additional accounts that users may create....

Even an easy project goes better with a little advance planning, though. Make the installation go quickly and smoothly by preparing your work area ahead of time. One or more hard drives. The drive(s) should conform to either SATA 1, SATA 2 or SATA 3 specifications. SATA is a common type of hard drive, so it should be easy to locate and purchase one, either locally or online. A screwdriver, preferably a Phillips #1, although in a pinch, a #2 will also work....

This is the latest version of these drivers and should work with most newer Intel-based motherboards. See What Version of This Driver Do I Have Installed? if you’re not sure which Intel Chipset driver version you have installed. Changes in Intel Chipset Drivers v10.1 This update resolves an issue related to an incorrect version number, plus adds support for a few new devices. Intel Chipset Driver Download The latest Intel chipset drivers can always be downloaded directly from Intel: This updated Intel chipset driver works for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows 10, as well as Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012 R2....

The five new mics are the Wavo POD, Wavo PRO, PRO DS, Lav Pro, and the AIR. With these new additions, the Wavo line runs the audio gamut by including different microphone styles like shotgun, lavalier, and tabletop condenser mics. The Wavo POD ($99.99) is a USB condenser microphone intended for podcasting and streaming. JOBY designed the POD with easy-to-use volume controls and high-quality 24bit/48kHz audio so new creators can get up and running fast....

The problems have been acknowledged by Microsoft in posts on Windows Blogs. The two builds affected are 22000.176 and 22449, which are the latest updates for the Beta and Dev channels respectively, according to tech news site Windows Latest. Users report that the Start Menu, Taskbar, Explorer.exe, and Windows Settings have been unresponsive, while other parts of Windows 11 are either broken or simply not there. Other issues include the context menu being slow to respond and error messages popping up....

What Is Image Persistence? LCD monitors use a different method for producing the image on the screen and are immune to this burn-in effect. Rather than phosphors generating light and color, an LCD uses a white light behind the screen with polarizers and crystals to filter the light to specific colors. While LCDs are not susceptible to burn-in the same way CRT monitors are, LCDs suffer from what manufacturers call image persistence....

Mac printer sharing is a three-part process: making sure your computers are on a common workgroup, enabling printer sharing on your Mac, and adding a connection to a network printer on your Win 7 PC. What You Need To get started, you’ll need: A working network, either Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.A printer that is connected directly to a Mac running OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard).A common workgroup name for the PCs and Macs on your network....

What Is an MDA File? A file with the MDA file extension is a Microsoft Access Add-in file used for adding queries and other functionality to MS Access. Some early versions of the software used MDA files as workspace files. ACCDA replaces the MDA format in the newest versions of Access. Some files that use this extension are instead associated with Yamaha’s Clavinova piano or Creative Technology’s MicroDesign software as an Area format file....

During Thursday’s What’s Next for Windows event, Microsoft revealed that it’s integrating Teams directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, making it easier to access. The Teams app will get prominent placement in the new taskbar, so users can connect to friends and family more efficiently. Microsoft also said that you’ll see Teams integrated on any devices you’re working with that have Windows 11. “Now you can instantly connect through text, chat, voice or video with all of your personal contacts, anywhere, no matter the platform or device they’re on, across Windows, Android, or iOS,” the company wrote in a blog post....

The official MLB Twitter account announced today that Major League Baseball’s Game of the Week is returning to YouTube once more, and the first seven games have already been lined up. So, starting next month, you’ll be able to catch a live stream of each week’s big game. Only part of the schedule has been revealed so far, however, with everything from June 22 through the end of the season on October 5 still up in the air....

Motorola just officially unveiled the Moto G Stylus 5G and the Moto G 5G smartphones, as reported in a press release issued by the company. These phones are packed with decent specs and, perhaps more importantly, attractive price tags. Let’s start with the Moto G Stylus 5G, not to be confused with the similarly named Moto G Stylus released back in February. This phone is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset and boasts a 6....

The purpose of the MarsXR Challenge is to look for developers to help create a virtual rendition of the planet Mars and simulate what an astronaut may go through in that environment. Participants will be asked to create assets and potential scenarios as a way to help prepare NASA for an eventual Mars exploration. The challenge is being held on the crowdsourcing website HeroX, with a prize pool of $70,000 that will be shared among the top 20 participants....

Hello Games revealed its latest expedition event for No Man’s Sky, called Leviathan, which includes a time-looping storyline and loads of new game rewards. Unlike the recent Outlaws update, the Leviathan expedition doesn’t add a bunch of new gameplay elements—it’s more of a special event to earn cool stuff for a limited time. No Man’s Sky’s seventh expedition traps players in a strange time-loop that’s somehow tied to the titular Leviathan creature....

According to ETNews, the two Korean companies showed off their new tech at the Global Tech Korea 2021 event. In Samsung’s demo, different display sections rose and fell to mimic a lava bubble forming and then dissipating on its own. However, the stretchable screen does make the video lava seem more realistic as it flows. The earliest concepts were shown back in 2017, albeit with a smaller 9.1-inch display. According to Changhee Lee, the executive vice president of Samsung Display, these displays could only be stretched out by a small amount but have “improved significantly” recently....

While rumors about the Galaxy S21 FE have been swirling for some time, this is the first time Samsung has officially detailed the device in any capacity. Previously the company has released FE (or Fan Edition) versions of its primary flagship devices as cheaper variants for users to purchase. The S21 FE will feature the same 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core processor as the original Galaxy S21. Samsung says the processor will deliver fast but quality graphics on an ultra-crisp 6....

A new update gives the Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I additional options for when they’re being used as an external monitor—typically paired with one of Sony’s Alpha cameras. Using the Xperia PRO as an extra monitor for your camera has been possible since its release, but this expansion aims to add more direct control through the smartphone. Both the Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I will now be able to use the Waveform function when being used as a monitor to better control exposure and RGB balance....