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The LG TONE Free line of wireless earbuds is getting three extra additions by way of the newly announced FP series. The LG TONE Free FP5, FP8, and FP9 are the company’s latest active noise cancelling (ANC) wireless earbuds, all with an IPX4 water-resistance rating so they can withstand splashes. Each of the new earbuds also offering a variety of options depending on the model. Each of the three FP series buds features noise cancellation with an ambient and chat mode, spatial audio functionality from Meridian, medical-grade ear gels, and swift multi-pairing....

Book-themed social networks and digital groups are growing more popular, letting participants share good books, discuss great stories, and review the latest bestsellers. Here are six great book-centered social networks for avid readers to check out. Goodreads lets you build a list of your books, rate and review books, and find out what your friends are reading. Community features include a huge variety of groups to participate in, as well as discussions and an Ask the Author feature....

A recent announcement reveals that Sega wants to join in on the expanding world of cloud gaming, and it hopes to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud technology to do it. The companies will work together in order to drive Sega’s cloud gaming initiative forward and attempt to anticipate future gaming trends. As Yukio Sugino, president and chief operating officer of Sega, states in the announcement, “…we aim to build an alliance that utilizes both SEGA’s powerful game development capabilities and Microsoft’s cutting-edge technology and development environment....

As reported by Tech Advisor, Microsoft just released a patch for Windows 11 that addresses performance issues caused by running the operating system on an AMD Ryzen device. Users had reported significant increases in cache latency, leading to a performance decline of 3-15%, depending on the device and the game or software being used. This issue seemed to primarily impact CPU-intensive computer games, such as eSports titles, and any tasks that rely heavily on the CPU....

How to Download Christmas Templates These Christmas templates are accessible from inside Microsoft Word or another Microsoft Office program. When you create a new document, enter the keywords corresponding to the template. When you see the template, select it, and then select Create to get started. Search for gingerbread in Word to download and open this Christmas template or download it from the Office Templates website. As with other templates in this collection, you can customize this template....

M1 chips are largely considered quite secure, despite some vulnerabilities discovered in the past. However, this particular issue stands out because of its inability to be patched out or otherwise updated. Since it’s tied to the hardware, the only way to address it would be to replace the chip. The attack, dubbed “PACMAN” by the research team (there’s a reason for it), can bypass the M1’s Pointer Authentication defense and won’t leave any evidence behind....

Design: High-quality build with a wide range of motion The MD2380 comes preassembled as a pair of brackets connected by six arms. The TV bracket can attach to TVs with VESA between 3x3 inches and 16x16 inches. All the working parts feel high quality and strong, moving together smoothly. The mount retracts to just over 3 inches from the wall, a little too thick to be considered low profile. Setup Process: One person can manage it Setting up the MD2380 took under half an hour....

iPad Pro 2022 Release Date The 2022 iPad Pro was announced on October 18 and released on October 26. Instead of unveiling it through a typical Apple event, the company published a press release about the iPad Pro on its website. 2022 iPad Pro Price Apple’s 2022 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $799, and the cellular iPad Pro starts at $999. The 12.9-inch model starts at $1,099 and is $1,299 for Wi-Fi and cellular....

Much like Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo Switch Sports offers a collection of motion-controlled approximations of popular physical activities. And thanks to an upcoming software update, two of those activities are about to get more interesting. A pair of new moves are being added to Volleyball, which Nintendo believes will spice up your future games. Both the Rocket Serve and Slide Attack are intended to make matches more unpredictable, and keep both you and your opponents on their toes....

Focusing on What Matters With Luna, what you see is what you get, and there aren’t any upfront fees to worry about when it comes to playing new games. Instead, all you have to do is subscribe to the channel you want, and it just works. If, for some reason, you decide you don’t like the game, you easily can launch another game and move on without paying any extra fees....

Reset the Keyboard Shortcuts in Word If you’re a regular Word user, you may have altered some of the keyboard shortcuts to suit the way you use the program. If so, and you want to return to the original shortcuts, here’s how to do it. About Word’s Shortcut Keys Now that your Word shortcuts are reset take the time to memorize a few of the most useful ones. If you get used to using them, you’ll increase your productivity....

The Alarm Pro serves as a home base for a Ring Alarm security system, as it connects all the different sensors and cameras in one central location. The device also supports the new Ring Protect Pro subscription service, enabling ad blocking, content filtering, and other security features. Its new processor, the Ring Edge, can store and process videos shot by Ring cameras locally. Users can use this feature by inserting the included 64GB microSD card into the Alarm Pro and selecting which camera to connect....

The aptly titled Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ offer 4K streaming, naturally, along with other general improvements. According to Roku’s announcement, both models will be available in the US in mid-October via the company’s website and other online retailers. Oddly, it seems as though only the Roku 4K will be released in physical retail stores, with no mention of the same treatment for the 4K+ model....

The announcement comes via the company’s Newsroom India blog, which details the smartphone’s specs and capabilities, like its ability to support 12 separate 5G frequency bands. The Galaxy M32 5G comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity V display that has a 60Hz refresh rate supported by a Media Tek Dimensity 720 processor. Samsung claims the device will have “snappy performance, smooth multitasking, and reduced power consumption…” The smartphone comes with a Quad Camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera for high-resolution photos, a 8MP ultra-wide lens for added perspective, and a 5MP macro lens for up-close shots....

How Sony Ultra Worked Sony Ultra was part of the Sony Pictures Store and was also available through the Windows App store for use on PCs. Movies accessed from Sony Ultra were stored in and streamed from the cloud. There was no monthly subscription like Netflix or pay-per-view fees like Vudu. Sony only offered the option to purchase movies with prices as high as $30 for each film. However, once purchased, the films could be streamed at any time, with no expiration dates (as long as they remain in the cloud)....

Apple Music subscribers can listen to 20 million tracks with lossless audio right now, but the streaming platform will eventually add a total of more than 75 million songs with the new tech. Some of the albums available to listen to now in the new audio formats include Taylor Swift’s Folklore, Arianna Grande’s Positions, The Weeknd’s After Hours, and more. Apple Music’s new lossless audio tier starts at 44.1 kHz (kilohertz), which Apple describes as CD-quality sound....

TCP/IP Functionality TCP/IP functionality is divided into four layers, each with its own set of agreed-upon protocols: The link layer consists of methods and protocols that operate only on a link, which is the network component that interconnects nodes or hosts in the network. Protocols in the layer include Ethernet and Address Resolution Protocol. The internet (or networking) layer connects independent networks to transport the packets containing the data across network boundaries....

The trickiest part is getting it installed, but anyone should be able to do it. Just navigate to the Chrome download page on a computer, select Install, then choose your Android TV as the download destination. The nice thing about the Twitch Android TV app is once you download it, you can start watching right away without logging in. You’ll need to sign up if you want to chat or follow people, but there’s a nice code given so you can link the TV app from your phone or computer for easier typing....

People who own a relatively recent Chrome device with access to the Google Play Store should explore Android games. Most major mobile games are available for Android, so that expands your options considerably. However, not all Chromebooks support Android apps, and Chrome devices from school or work might not allow app installation, so we’ve omitted them from our list. Alternative Options for Games That Work on Chromebook People who are determined and technically adventurous might consider getting Linux on a Chromebook....

Because of that level of popularity, hackers see it as an easy target for accessing user accounts and using them for nefarious purposes. The best way to keep your account safe is to enable Twitch two factor authentication, making it harder to access illicitly. It adds an extra layer of protection for every time you log in on Twitch. Here’s how to enable 2FA on Twitch, as well as how to disable it if you change your mind....