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This article helps you find Valentine’s Day templates from the many available from Microsoft, especially since the online template site you may use has changed to only reflect Office Online templates. For desktop templates, open a Microsoft program such as Word, select New, and then search for templates by name. If you can’t search for it through the program interface of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Publisher on your computer, it may not be available for your version....

The third-generation earbuds come with the H1 chip, spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, and low-distortion custom drivers that promise to deliver powerful bass and clear high frequencies, Apple said. They’re sweat- and water-resistant, and have a new contour design. Some might be happy to hear that the AirPods stem is now shorter than the previous generation, giving it a more subtle appearance. The new AirPods also come with Adaptive EQ, which Apple first introduced in the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max....

One of the new updates allows group admins to automatically decline posts with verified false information and member requests that don’t meet the criteria made through Admin Assist. Facebook is also adding QR codes to assist groups in targeting their intended audience and helping communities grow. Meta has third-party fact checkers flag information that is considered false, and it’s through this system that the company hopes to reduce the visibility of fake news....

The third edition of the mega-popular series is launching next month, and Nintendo is celebrating the release by readying a brand new Switch console to ship just ahead of it, the clumsily named Nintendo Switch—OLED Model Splatoon 3 Edition. This is the first cosmetic refresh of last year’s OLED Switch, affectionally called the “SWOLED,” and the new exterior is as colorful and off-kilter as the games that inspired it. There’s plenty for Splatoon fans to love here, including blue and yellow Joy-Con controllers adorned with popular characters and a white dock covered in tell-tale graffiti....

If you’re making the switch from Mavericks, here are the OS X Yosemite requirements you’ll need to know. OS X Yosemite Requirements Here are the system requirements for running Mac OS X Yosemite. MacBook Air (late 2008 or later) MacBook (late 2008 aluminum or later) MacBook Pro (mid-2007 or later) iMac (mid-2007 or later) Mac mini (early 2009 or later) Mac Pro (early 2008 or later) Xserve (early 2009) 2 GB RAM minimum (a minimum of 4 GB of RAM is recommended) 8 GB of drive space minimum....

How to Pair Android Wearables With the iPhone Follow these steps to connect a smartwatch with an iPhone: As long as the Wear app is open on your iPhone, your iPhone and Android watch should remain connected when nearby. If you close the app, you lose the connection (this isn’t the case with Android smartphones). What You Can Do With Wear for iOS You should now see all of your iPhone notifications on your Android watch, including messages, calendar reminders, and any other apps that ping you throughout the day....

VR headset manufacturer Pimax just announced its forthcoming Reality 12K QLED headset via a live stream event called Pimax Frontier. The Reality is chockful of high-end features that have yet to be seen in a consumer-grade virtual reality headset. It also offers pseudo-standalone functionality that could place it in direct competition with Facebook’s Oculus Quest line. The Pimax Reality 12K QLED headset boasts 5.7K per eye resolution and a 200-degree horizontal field of view, along with a 135-degree vertical field of view....

Details are scarce, but according to Samsung, it’s working alongside Intel and Microsoft on its new device focusing on three core areas: device consistency, performance, and security. The goal is to provide a “seamless experience” between the new computer and other mobile devices by emphasizing a united network. To achieve consistency, Samsung wants to further integrate its upcoming laptop with its mobile devices and ensure all apps have the same look and feel....

The new augmented reality (AR) lenses—available on Tuesday—teach users how to sign their name, as well as common words like “love,” “hug,” and “smile,” according to the app’s blog post. The new features coincide with this week’s International Week of Deaf. There are also new Bitmoji stickers you can add to your snap conversations that depict commonly signed words. “No matter where you live, what your background is, what you look like, or how you communicate, we want all members of our community to feel as though our products are made for them—and that includes native signers,” Snapchat said in its post....

Not only will they recycle your old desktop, laptop, tablet computers, and peripherals, they’ll also do the same for your eReader, shredder, monitor, GPS device, battery backup, digital camera, MP3 player, ink and toner, external hard drive, cordless phone, wireless router, and more. They keep a complete list of acceptable and prohibited items on their Recycling Services page. What Are the Benefits of Recycling With Staples? Recycling with Staples comes with the clear benefit of you being able to get rid of old electronics that are taking up space in your garage or closet....

If you enjoy scuba diving and have an Apple Watch Ultra with watchOS 9.1 or higher (and an iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 16.1 and up), Huish Outdoors has a new app for you. Oceanic+ uses the Ultra’s capabilities and build to turn Apple’s new wearable into a functioning dive computer that can handle depths of up to 40 meters (about 130 feet). Before a dive, you can set all the necessary details—depth, gas, surface time, etc....

The Mpow iSnap X is our pick for best overall. It’s easy to maneuver and can extend up to 31.5 inches making your device able to capture your entire surroundings. This selfie stick will allow your photos to reach new heights! The best part is that this model becomes 7.1 inches when compacted, allowing for easy portability! The best sticks allow you to take amazing photos anywhere, any time and with or without anyone....

Here is our list of nine really cool apps you’ve never heard of. Programming Hub is free to download for iOS and Android devices, but premium features such as no ads, offline mode, and unlimited access to all courses require a subscription. Download For: You can download the Stellarium Mobile Sky Map app for free on Android devices and for a one-time fee on iOS devices. Download For: Once you create your desired image, you can save it, share it on your social media accounts, email it, or text it....

This app gets great marks for ease of use, color variety, and easy-to-follow instructions. This iOS-only app is free, but some colors cost an additional 99 cents through an in-app purchase. Smart facial detection applies makeup looks in real-time or on photos and selfies. Retouching tools smooth out your skin, whiten teeth, add a smile, or adjust facial shape and features. More than 200 special effects turn your selfies into a #mood!...

Here’s a look at the 3D live wallpaper you can have for your smartphone. Whether you want a cute Halloween wallpaper or creepy images, there’s something for you. Occasional lightning strikes keep things varied too, so this is a fun if mildly spooky looking Halloween phone wallpaper. Download For: It’s possible to change the type of night sky in the background, cause meteor rain effects, as well as interact with an animated witch who flies about on a broom....

Where to Find PowerPoint Design Templates Microsoft offers thousands of free, professionally designed PowerPoint design templates, all categorized to help you find what you need. Many other sources of varying quality and prices are available online, as well. Depending on your version of PowerPoint, the program launches straight into a template picker or you can access it through File > New. How to use PowerPoint Design Templates When you choose a template you like from Microsoft’s repository, download to store the template on your computer....

Slides keep an audience’s attention during a presentation and provide additional supporting information in textual or graphic format. Selecting Slide Formats in PowerPoint When you open a new PowerPoint presentation file, you are presented with a large selection of slide templates that you can choose from to set the tone for your presentation. Each template has a series of related slides in the same theme, color, and font choice for different purposes....

The Galaxy A line has always been touted as Samsung’s somewhat more affordable alternative to its costly flagship Galaxy S series, and the Galaxy A23 5G is no exception. The new smartphone claims to offer many features one would expect from a Galaxy device, but without the (comparatively) high price tag. Galaxy A23 5G adopters can expect a 6.6-inch FHD+, edge-to-edge LCD infinity-V display for crisp and clear visuals and an up to 120Hz screen refresh rate for smoother-looking videos....

Network-based Time Machine volumes are very useful. Having your backup drive in a remote location, one that’s physically isolated from your Mac, protects your backups in the event your Mac has a catastrophic failure. Another wonderful use for remote Time Machine volumes, such as Time Capsules or NAS (Network Attached Storage), is to allow multiple Macs to perform backups to a single central location. Of course, network-based Time Machine volumes have their own set of problems; one of the most common is the failure of the backup volume to mount on your Mac....

The game is set in a sprawling metropolis and gives you free rein to choose your path in the big city. Many players opt for a criminal life. Others stay on the straight and narrow by getting a job and advancing their education to get ahead in this constantly updated virtual world. You can play Torn City in any web browser across most major platforms, including mobile and tablet-based operating systems....