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How Audio Speakers Use High-Pass Filters A high-pass filter is used in an audio system to allow high frequencies to get through while filtering or cutting low frequencies. A high-pass filter is used with small speakers to remove bass, for example. In many cases, these filters are built into the speaker, but in some more elaborate do-it-yourself speaker setups, a high-pass filter unit can be wired to the system. How High-Pass Filters Work With Microphones Some brands of microphones include a selectable filter....

Due to the large number of people who use Facebook globally, Facebook Marketplace can be an effective method for selling products or personal items, as listings have the potential to reach a larger user base than competing services like Craigslist. How Does Facebook Marketplace Work? Unlike the Facebook Shop feature, which acts as an online storefront, Facebook Marketplace doesn’t process transactions. Instead, it matches a user who is interested in buying a product or item with a potential seller; once connected, they negotiate a payment method and location for making the trade—much like a Craigslist or classifieds ad....

The Origin of the “My Name Is Jeff” Meme The line “My name is Jeff” comes from a scene in 22 Jump Street in which actor Channing Tatum tries extremely hard to fake a foreign accent but fails terribly and hilariously. It’s a short scene, so it was perfect for inserting into Vine videos (which were a maximum of six seconds). You can watch the “My name is Jeff” scene on YouTube....

What Content Could You Watch on CNN+? CNN+ featured a slate of shows, movies, and documentaries. It also included on-demand access to a lot of CNN’s non-news content, including shows like Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, and United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. In addition to on-demand shows, movies, and documentaries, you could watch live programming on CNN+. Unlike other streaming services with only pre-produced, on-demand content, CNN+ featured about eight to 12 hours of live programming each day....

The messaging app updated a support page over the weekend to detail WhatsApp’s compatibility with Android devices. Beginning Monday, the app no longer supports Android phones with OS 4.0.4 or older. This change shouldn’t affect most users, since the latest version of Android’s operating system is Android 12. However, those who might have older phones that do not support more current versions of Android OS might be affected by WhatsApp’s change....

“Biometrics is the ultimate way of proving you are who you are,” Morey Haber, the chief technology officer at BeyondTrust, told Lifewire over the phone. “The problem is that you can’t change biometrics once it’s been compromised.” Putting a Price Tag on Our Handprints “That information is now out there and is potentially insecure,” Haber said. “So you’re putting yourself at a very high risk by giving it to them regardless of cost....

Noted security expert Mathy Vanhoef wrote on his blog recently that programming mistakes in Wi-Fi could affect every Wi-Fi device. However, Vanhoef said that the risk of attacks using the flaws is low because a hacker would have to be nearby. “The biggest risk in practice is likely the ability to abuse the discovered flaws to attack devices in someone’s home network,” Vanhoef wrote. “For instance, many smart home and Internet-of-Things devices are rarely updated, and Wi-Fi security is the last line of defense that prevents someone from attacking these devices....

Microsoft officially has revealed that it plans to discontinue support for Windows 10 Home and Pro on October 14, 2025. The date was posted on the Windows 10 Lifecycle page on Microsoft’s website, and the cutoff will apply to the Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions. Until then, Microsoft will continue to provide semi-annual support. This puts the current operating system at roughly halfway through its lifecycle, having launched a little less than six years ago in July 2015....

“It seems to me that it’s only a matter of time before Windows on ARM is officially running on M1 Macs,” writes Apple journalist and podcaster Jason Snell. “The ball is in their court. There seem to be few technical roadblocks. It makes too much sense.” Virtual Windows ARM is the kind of chip design used for many mobile devices, like the iPhone, Android phones, and now the Mac. ARM is fundamentally different from the x86 chips from Intel and AMD that power PCs and older Macs....

How To Play an Original Xbox, Xbox 360 or Xbox One Game on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S The vast majority of Xbox games are compatible with the Xbox Series X and S. Playing an Original Xbox, Xbox 360 or Xbox One game on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S is almost as simple as playing a new game on the system. Follow these steps: Will Xbox Series X/S Play Older Xbox Games?...

What Is an XVO File? A file with the XVO file extension is a video file used by the DVD ripping software RatDVD. A number of files normally accompany this one, including XML, IFO, and VSI files, all of which are contained in an AV_TS folder and then ZIP-compressed to a format that the RatDVD software can recognize. How to Open an XVO File XVO files are the actual video files that make up an ....

This promotion, discovered by 9to5Google, gives YouTube TV subscribers the option of getting their hands on the normally $40 TiVo or $50 Chromecast devices for free, though, as 9to5Google notes, Google has given away Chromecast with Google TV in the past. It currently is unclear if this promotion will be available to all YouTube TV subscribers or a select number. YouTube TV subscribers who have been selected receive an email that includes a unique code for use at the TiVo Store....

The newly announced ZTE Axon 30 isn’t the first 5G smartphone with an under-display camera—that distinction belongs to the Axon 20 5G—but it does seem like an improvement. While there is interest in a smartphone screen that isn’t disrupted by a divot or notch in order to house a selfie camera, the Axon 20 5G’s selfie camera and screen just weren’t up to snuff. ZTE is looking to change that with the Axon 30, boasting better screens and more advanced integration with the front-facing camera....

Customize this free e-card with various layouts, your message, text styles, photos, and virtual stickers. Then, email the card, print it, or download it as a PDF, if you prefer. To eliminate ads and gain access to more designs, consider a premium paid monthly subscription. Choose from different layouts, add stickers, customize your e-card, and opt to print it. 123Greetings has an excellent selection of free Christmas e-cards in many categories, so be sure to check out other offerings....

Problems happen for lots of reasons, but if you lose your internet connection during the purchase or download, or there’s an error on Apple’s side, you can end up paying for something but not being able to download or play it. Some of the common problems that occur in these situations include: iTunes says the item is purchased but it can’t be downloaded.A partially downloaded file that can’t be played or used....

But there are a few differences — some subtle, some very obvious — that set the two models apart. If you’re trying to decide which one is best for you, read on to discover the 5 subtle things that make the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus different. Physical size: The iPhone 6S has a 4.7-inch screen, while the iPhone 6S Plus has a 5.5-inch screen. This is the same set of screen sizes as on the iPhone 7 and 8 series models that succeeded them....

It’s always easier to optimize the quality of the recorded audio than to fix substandard audio in post-production. If possible, use an external microphone whenever you shoot videos. A lavalier (lapel) mic, like the type newscasters use, is unobtrusive and especially helpful when you want to hear someone’s voice clearly. To provide off-camera narration—as with a podcast or overdub—a good-quality headset mic works best. Noise-canceling models, or at least headphones that fully cover the ear, will serve you better than earbuds....

We’ve highlighted the seven best places to get free books for your Nook. Some sites lend titles while others allow you to keep them, so be sure to read the details for each platform. Browse free Nook eBooks in categories such as Biography, Computers, Education, Fiction, and many more, or take a look at their listing of its top free eBooks, free magazines, and staff recommendations. Filter results by age to find books for teens and younger kids, as well....

It’s been seven years since the Middle-earth film series capped off with “Battle of the Five Armies,” but J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories still make for good entertainment. At least, that’s what EA and Middle-earth Enterprises are banking on as the two companies just announced a new free-to-play mobile game set in the classic fantasy universe. The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is still kind of ethereal in nature—something of a wraith if you will—as barely any details (and no screenshots) have been revealed so far....

The Kindle Scribe takes definitive aim at “paper tablets” like the ReMarkable 2, and it is the first dedicated Kindle for both reading and writing. To that end, it ships with a magnetic stylus that never needs charging or syncing to make notes, jot annotations as you read, or even just idle the day away drawing pictures and doodles. Consumers can choose between the basic pen and a premium stylus that includes a customizable shortcut button and an eraser on top....