Can You Zoom In and Out on an Apple Watch? You sure can! But before you can use zoom on Apple Watch, you need to turn on the feature. You can do this directly on your Apple Watch or in the Watch app on iPhone. You can optionally adjust the zoom level using the slider. Then, tap the arrows on the top left to exit or continue below to select the hand gestures you want to use for the zoom feature....
T-Mobile’s Network Test Drive app works with the eSIM technology present in newer iPhones to bypass the need for a mobile hotspot. So long as you have an iPhone XS or newer with iOS 14.5 or higher, the phone is unlocked, and you aren’t currently using eSIM, you just have to download the app and follow the instructions. You’ll then be able to try out T-Mobile’s network for 30 days or 30GB of data, whichever comes first....
How to Tell if PayPal Is Down If you think PayPal is down for everyone and not just you, try these simple steps to check if you’re correct. If no one else is reporting a problem with PayPal, then the problem is likely something on your side. What to Do When You Can’t Connect to PayPal There are a few things you can try if PayPal seems to be working fine for everyone else, but not you....
What to Do When You Can’t Get Connected to Windstream If you think the problem is on your side, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to get connected again. Are all cables are connected correctly between devices? Is the internet modem showing any error messages? Is your Wi-Fi working properly? Is anything potentially blocking internet signals? Is your home electrical service working? Is power out in your neighborhood?...
The company calls it “the world’s first smart charging case.” The case features a 1.45-inch LED touchscreen with control methods similar to a smartwatch, allowing users to change the volume, control streaming apps, and even receive calls and social media notifications. Of course, the case also, you know, charges the earbuds, but the touchscreen controls allow you to keep your phone snug in its hidey-hole while still retaining some of its most-used features....
The GO Air POP has an output of 92db with a battery life of more than eight hours per earbud and a total charge of 32 hours paired with its charging case. The versatile earbuds come Bluetooth enabled with a range of about 30 feet from the device. The charging case comes with a USB cable connector located on the bottom. While in the case, the earbuds take 2.2 hours to charge and the case, itself, takes about two hours to charge....
HDR allows photographers to combine differences in exposure that occur over depths of field. For example, rather than having the background blown out with foreground subjects underexposed, an HDR image combines two or more photographs with different exposures to create a more colorful image. There are a few ways to produce an HDR image in GIMP. Here we cover how to make an HDR image in GIMP using the Exposure Blend plugin....
In a statement given to The Verge, Microsoft admitted that production of the Xbox One was quietly halted at the end of 2020—which is about when the Series X and Series S first launched. This decision was likely made to allow it enough leeway to keep up with the expected demand for the new consoles. It’s a strategy that does seem to have worked out, as the Xbox Series S is currently available for purchase at several online retailers....
For decades, passwords have been the go-to for baseline account security, so why does Microsoft want to do away with them? According to a new support page, it’s because passwords are no longer the most secure way to verify your digital identity. As Microsoft points out, passwords can be a liability, as they can be stolen or even straight-up guessed. So instead of passwords, the plan is to use other methods like an authenticator, biometrics, SMS codes, and physical security keys....
If the DGN2200 Default Password Doesn’t Work If the default password doesn’t work for your DGN2200 router, it was changed to something else for security. Using a complex password is essential, but this also means it’s difficult to remember. Getting the default password to work so you can access the router settings is easy. Reset the DGN2200 to its factory default settings. This restores custom settings to the defaults, including the username and password....
Motorola unveiled the Moto Defy on Thursday, showcasing the phone’s various features on its website. According to 9To5Google, the device, itself, carries the Motorola branding, but actually is produced by Bullitt Group. Both companies claim the Defy will deliver comprehensive protection against everyday frustrations, like the device falling off your car roof or dropping from your pocket. If you’re in the US, though, you’ll be disappointed to learn that, at the moment, Motorola only plans to release the Moto Defy in select European and LATAM markets....
Philips announced a new update to its app on Thursday that features a more intuitive interface, faster performance, and a new, sleek look. The app, created by Signify, now lets you group your lights into Rooms and Zones to control your lighting as needed. Users can access every light scene from the Hue scene gallery on a single screen, and set them in any Room or Zone with a single tap....
Prepaid Rundown With a prepaid plan you select the service you’d like to use and then purchase one of the phones offered by that service. You then activate the phone and pay to put a certain amount of calling time on it. You can make and receive calls until your calling time runs out, at which point you’ll have to reload the phone to use it again. Prepaid plans aren’t for everyone....
The NFL and YouTube just inked a multi-year deal that brings the exclusive rights to NFL Sunday Ticket games to sports fans through the video platform in the United States. These games will stream via paid YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channel subscriptions, so they’re not available for just anyone with a web browser. This starts with the 2023 NFL season and brings out-of-market regular-season games to viewers based on their locations....
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a formal investigation in January 2022, with Google announcing its commitments about six months later, in June. Since then, the two have been working together, along with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), to address the CMA’s concerns. In particular, how Privacy Sandbox could affect competition between advertisers and Google itself. Privacy Sandbox’s primary commitments are centered around the balancing act of making web browsing more private and secure for its users while also allowing advertisers a fair stake....
Here’s how it works. Once placed, the sensor detects glass breaking from up to 25 feet away. If it senses glass breaking, it sends a notification to your phone’s Ring App, instigates a call from the company’s monitoring department, or sounds a siren alarm in your home, depending on your app settings and your specific subscription type. You can mount the sensor on the ceiling, a wall, or even furniture, so long as it is near some glass....
The company says the inspiration for this upcoming feature is changing consumer shopping habits as more people go online to shop. Augmented reality (AR) is an interactive experience where objects in the real world are enhanced with digital information. AR is available across many different apps in the form of photo filters or mobile games where you can interact with characters. The Samsung app is known as Retail Mode, which will only function at Best Buy, online, and at select retailers....
Ryan shared the plans to bring more Sony titles to mobile during an investor Q&A on Thursday. According to VideoGamesChronicle, Ryan stated that both the PC versions of Horizon Zero Dawn and Predator: Hunting Grounds had been profitable, which has spurred the company’s desire to expand where it offers its games and IPs. “In Fiscal Year ‘21 we will begin to publish some of our iconic Playstation IP on mobile and we anticipate that in 2021, that will not provide a significant profit flow,” Ryan said during the Q&A....
Start Windows in Safe Mode Using MSConfig Sometimes it’s necessary to start Windows in Safe Mode to properly troubleshoot a problem. Typically, you’d do this via the Startup Settings menu (Windows 11/10/8) or via the Advanced Boot Options menu (Windows 7/Vista/XP). However, depending on the issue you’re having, it might be easier to make Windows boot in Safe Mode automatically. Follow these instructions to configure Windows to reboot directly into Safe Mode by making changes in the System Configuration utility, usually referred to as MSConfig....
Warner Bros: Just Mercy stars Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx, which is about attorney Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Based on Stevenson’s 2014 memoir, the movie has gathered critical acclaim both as a film in itself as well as a topical lightning rod in the wake of the #BLM protests. Warner Bros made the film free to stream at the beginning of June. Criterion: IndieWire reports that the Criterion Collection has removed the paywall on select titles from black filmmakers as well as those by white artists who’ve released films that speak to the black experience....
