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According to 9to5Google, Walmart’s onn-branded 4K streaming hardware is now available for $30. It’s similar to the Apple TV box with Dolby audio support and 4K UHD output. The onn streaming appliance also supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi. However, it looks like the device already is sold out online, so you’ll have to wait for a restock or check your nearest Walmart to see if it’s available in-store. Both streaming gadgets also come with an included remote, modeled after Google’s G10 remote....

AOL Mail IMAP Settings When you set up your AOL account in a different email provider or app, you’ll enter specific information that gives the other provider access to your AOL mail. Enter these IMAP settings to receive AOL Mail: Message status: You can’t retrieve unopened mail from AOL users and you can’t check the status of a sent message like you can from the AOL Mail interface.Spam: You can’t access the Report Spam button....

This definition is often confused with another popular term in digital audio, known as a bitrate (measured in kbps). However, the difference between these two terms is that bitrate measures how much data is sampled every second (size of the chunks) rather than the number of chunks (frequency). Common Sampling Rates Used for Digital Music Content In digital audio, the most common sampling rates you’ll encounter include: 8 kHz for speech, audiobooks, and other spoken materials....

What Games Can You Not Play on Nintendo Switch Lite? Technically all games will start on your Nintendo Switch Lite. The problem lies in whether you can play the game properly. Some games require you to have detachable Joy-Con controllers, which means you can still play them if you have a separate pair of controllers. Here’s a list of the games that require separate controllers and for you to prop up your Nintendo Switch Lite....

How IP Address Conflicts Happen Two computers or other devices can acquire conflicting IP addresses in several ways: A system administrator assigns two computers on a local area network with the same static IP address. A system administrator assigns a computer a static IP address within the local network’s DHCP range, and the local DHCP server assigns the same address automatically. A malfunction in the network’s DHCP server allows the same dynamic address to be assigned to multiple computers automatically....

How ReplayGain Works Traditionally, when normalizing audio, you use an audio-editing program to alter the audio file physically. This is usually achieved by resampling volume peaks, but the technique isn’t effective for adjusting the perceived loudness of a recording. ReplayGain software stores information in the audio file’s metadata header rather than directly affecting the original audio information. This metadata allows audio players and sound systems that support ReplayGain to adjust the volume to the desired level automatically....

If your Google Assistant won’t accept voice commands, try each of the following fixes, in order, until it starts working again. If it still doesn’t work after you’ve exhausted all of these fixes, then you may have to wait for Google to address the specific problem that you’re experiencing. Make Sure Google Voice Has the Correct Permissions Google Assistant needs permission to access a lot of different systems in your phone....

Let’s check out why your Mac isn’t seeing your iPhone. iPhone Won’t Connect to Computer In descending order of seriousness and complexity, here are the things you should try if your PC or Mac isn’t recognizing your iPhone when you connect it using a Lightning-to-USB cable. When All Else Fails… Consider restoring your iPhone to its factory settings. If your iPhone still won’t connect to your computer after having tried all of the above, you should consider performing a factory reset....

It’s possible that you may have made a change on purpose that resulted in that black arrow displaying. However, it may instead mean there’s actually a problem. No matter how it showed up, there’s usually a really easy solution. What Does the Black Arrow in Device Manager Mean? A black arrow next to a device in Device Manager in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista means the device is disabled....

Compatibility with Windows 11 has been a concern for many as the public release approaches, primarily due to Microsoft requiring TPM 2.0. As noted by Windows Latest, the company has implemented a new compatibility message to indicate whether or not your PC will be able to run the new operating system. While this doesn’t simplify the upgrade process, it should make it easier to find out if you should try upgrading in the first place....

Halo Series Master Chief: Obvious. He is everything good about Xbox.Cortana: Why would she have a physical body? Who cares!ODST Trooper: We suppose you could use one or all of the Halo Reach spartans, but they’d probably play just like Master Chief. A Halo 3: ODST Trooper will bring a totally different style.Arbiter: Either the Arbiter or just a generic Elite would be interesting.Grunt: Imagine a short little Grunt flipping out and fighting like Yoda....

According to The Verge, Microsoft is working with TV manufacturers on an Xbox app to bring the Xbox Game Pass to more people’s homes through xCloud streaming technology. Microsoft also is said to be working on a dedicated xCloud streaming stick to use with the new app. “We’re working with global TV manufacturers to embed the Game Pass experience directly into internet-connected TVs so all you’ll need to play is a controller,” Liz Hamren, head of gaming experiences and platforms at Microsoft, said during an E3 press briefing....

The Purpose of Follow Friday Tweets The idea of Follow Friday is to suggest who to follow on the social media platform by sharing the usernames of your favorite Twitterers, the people whose tweets you find interesting. It’s all about helping people get followers on Twitter and discovering new people to follow. Follow Friday is an informal, loosely organized system that requires no registration or special formatting to participate. Some consider it a game because it’s mainly for fun, although as advertisers discovered the feature and the Twitterverse grew, the community became more detached from the fun feature....

Overall Findings A 3G network is a high-speed mobile broadband network that uses the third generation of wireless technologies. 3G technology essentially ushered in the era of mobile data, bringing many enhancements over 2.5G and earlier network standards, such as high-speed transmission, advanced multimedia access, and global roaming. A 4G network is a high-speed mobile broadband network that uses the fourth generation of wireless technologies. 4G technology is an improvement over 3G technology, offering speeds that are 10 times faster than 3G service....

Work With Google Drive While Offline One misconception about the Chromebook is that it cannot work without a network connection. The ability to function offline is crucial, especially if you travel with your Chromebook or are in situations where there’s no internet connection. Here’s how to work with your Chromebook when you don’t have a network connection: You can now work with Google Drive while offline. Pin Apps to the Taskbar Like most operating systems, you can pin apps to the Chromebook taskbar....

Using Bold Fonts Effectively in Print Documents In a print context, follow these best-practice ideas: Emphasize with bold fonts. Use bold fonts for emphasis to highlight important points, but use them as little as possible. If everything is emphasized, then nothing stands out. Use restraint when using bold type. Whole paragraphs of text set in bold type are hard to read. The reason bold type creates emphasis is that it slows down the reader and forces the eye to take in the words more carefully....

How to Call Someone From Gmail Three Google services combine to make this work. Follow these steps to place a phone call to any number from your Gmail account page: How to Receive a Phone Call From Your Gmail Interface A call to your Google Voice number causes a ring notification to sound on your computer. If you have the Hangouts plugin, you don’t have to leave Gmail to answer the call....

What Is an AC3 File? A file with the AC3 file extension is an Audio Codec 3 file. Much like the MP3 format, this one uses lossy compression to reduce the overall size of the file. It was created by Dolby Laboratories and is often the sound format used in movie theaters, video games, and DVDs. AC3 audio files are designed to support surround sound. They have separate channels for each speaker in a surround sound setup....

The Soundcore Frames have four speakers and an audio processor across its two arms that provide immersive open air audio and block outside sound. According to the product website, the glasses are customizable, with a detachable front frame that allow you to mix and match different styles. The Frames feature the company’s OpenSurround system, which places the main speaker in front of the ear and another one behind to amplify the sound....

Here’s a look at buy buttons, how to use these buttons, and what to look out for when making an immediate purchase decision. What Is a Buy Now Button? Since the dawn of e-commerce, merchants have presented us with a process that mimics real life. After selecting items in a brick-and-mortar store, you place those items in a shopping cart or basket and head to the checkout line. Many online merchants now offer buy buttons that bypass this traditional process....