If you have a lot of RSS feeds in Outlook, it may get very chaotic in your RSS Feeds folder. There is a way you can set up your RSS feeds using Search Folders so you can view only today’s unread feeds. To set up a new Search Folder that will display only the current day’s unread feeds, make sure the Mail module is open. If not, click the Mail link at the bottom of the Outlook window....
If you’re in the market for a sport-oriented smartwatch to help you mind your heartbeat, laps, distance traveled, and more, the Magellan Echo is a solid budget-friendly entry into the smartwatch/fitness market. Read on as we explore the numerous features, long battery life, and a few limitations to be aware of. What is the Echo? The Echo is a sports-oriented smartwatch from the Magellan company (well known for decades of outdoor gear like ruggedized GPS units for backpackers, runners, and the like....
In our roundup of the best Wi-Fi 6E routers, we awarded the Hydra Pro 6E the best budget option, and it lives up to that label in several ways. Without too much strain on your wallet, it better futureproofs against the coming multi-gigabit world than some other 6E offerings out there. You can connect other nodes to create a mesh network, but even as a standalone router, it offers substantial coverage....
The MacBook Air is one of the best laptops around, as long as Windows isn’t a hard requirement. The M1 model from 2020 goes on sale frequently, but now it’s back to its best price ever. This is the 2020 MacBook Air, one of Apple’s first computers with its Apple Silicon M1 chipset. The base model on sale has a 13-inch non-touch display, 256GB of internal storage, 8 GB RAM, and a spacious touchpad....
The follow-up to the original Razer Kishi has finally landed on iOS devices. It has iOS compatibility as well as, of course, a Lightning port instead of a USB-C connector. That should be fine unless iPhones make the long-rumored switch to USB-C at some point. Otherwise, it’s identical to its Android version design-wise. It gives you a Nintendo Switch-like design with two parts that attach to the left and right sides of your device....
What Is TCP/IP? TCP/IP is a protocol suite consisting of two main protocols conceived by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP). Internet Protocol defines addressing and routing—how packets of data flow through the network. The Transmission Control Protocol handles making connections and ensuring data packets get to their proper destination. The two protocols work together to create the foundation of the modern internet....
Llama is a clever Android app that can automatically perform actions based on your location. It uses cell towers — not GPS — so it won’t use much additional battery power. In fact, Llama can help save battery power. Llama can also perform actions based on other triggers. It’s similar to Tasker, another popular app for automatically performing actions. Unlike Tasker, Llama is free and has a simpler interface. Most Llama features are available without rooting your device....
By now, most people know that an open Wi-Fi network allows people to eavesdrop on your traffic. Standard WPA2-PSK encryption is supposed to prevent this from happening — but it’s not as foolproof as you might think. This isn’t huge breaking news about a new security flaw. Rather, this is the way WPA2-PSK has always been implemented. But it’s something most people don’t know. Open Wi-Fi Networks vs. Encrypted Wi-Fi Networks RELATED: Why Using a Public Wi-Fi Network Can Be Dangerous, Even When Accessing Encrypted Websites...
If you are new to working with Wi-Fi networks, then changes made by family or friends can leave you in a bad situation with no connection. So how do you get connected again? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to help a frustrated reader get connected to their Wi-Fi network once again. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites....
The ‘verify disc’ feature is great for making sure your freshly burned disc turned out well, but how exactly does it work? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader’s question. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. Photo courtesy of cobalt123 (Flickr). The Question SuperUser reader user1301428 wants to know how discs are verified after they are burned:...
When people refer to running native software, emulation, and software compatibility, what exactly are they referring to? Read on as we delve into the concept of native software. Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites. The Question SuperUser reader Throsby is curious about what it means to run software natively. He writes: Read on for an excellent analogy explaining exactly what it means to be native on a given system....
You can’t go anywhere on the web without hearing about Google Reader’s shutdown. There are a number of lessons to be learned, but “never use any Google product ever again” isn’t the right lesson to draw. Web apps and connected services are different from other apps. You can still use old desktop applications long after the companies go out of business, but once a company decides to pull the plug on a web app, it’s over....
At CES 2015, smart home products were everywhere. With Apple’s new “HomeKit” system and Google’s acquisition of Nest, smart home products are becoming more mainstream than ever. But we’ve been hearing about “smart homes” and home automation for decades. Products are now becoming more inexpensive and easier to use, so maybe we are getting somewhere. Smart Home 101 RELATED: What is the Internet Of Things? Some people use the term “the connected home” instead of “the smart home,” and “home automation” is a closely linked concept....
iTunes isn’t gone completely, however—Apple will still provide the classic iTunes application for Windows PCs. Music is Now Found in the Music App macOS Catalina includes a new app called Music, which uses a very similar app icon to the one once used by iTunes. This is where you go to stream Apple Music, access previously purchased music, manage your local music library, and make new digital purchases on the iTunes store....
If the Wi-Fi goes out and your smarthome devices lose connectivity, it’s mostly just an inconvenience. However, what about devices that are potential lifesavers, like the Nest Protect? RELATED: How to Set Up and Install the Nest Protect Smart Smoke Alarm When the internet stops working in your home, a lot of smarthome device functionality disappears until the internet comes back on. Most Wi-Fi cameras, for example, pretty much turn into a brick when they lose connectivity....
The update formerly known as Windows 8.1 Update 2 — now known as the August Update — was released on August 12. You probably didn’t even notice. It’s a small update that barely adds anything. Microsoft was hyping Update 2 at one point, promising it would bring the return of the Start menu to Windows 8.1 and make all those disaffected Windows users happy. That didn’t happen. Windows 8.1 Update 1 Became Windows 8....
I love the outdoors, and I try to spend as much time outside as possible. But I also love binging new TV shows and watching movies. These two interests don’t really mix well, which gave me the idea of putting my TV outside from time to time. Can Any TV Go Outside? Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of TVs are not “outdoor-proof.” They’re not waterproof or designed to withstand extreme temperature changes....
With the introduction of the iPhone X, Apple changed the way users interact with their devices by getting rid of the home button entirely. While it’s fairly easy to use the new gestures, some users may not be using them quite right, which can cause some frustration. RELATED: Should You Buy or Upgrade to One of the New X Series iPhones? Mainly, it comes down to knowing how to swipe to either go back to the home screen, bring up the app switcher, and instantly switch between apps, all of which are three different gestures....
If you want to run your application on AWS’s highly reliable network but don’t want to be bogged down by the complexity of doing so, Lightsail may be for you. It provides an entirely new way to rent servers with simple tiered pricing. Lightsail Saves You from Console Hell Every AWS service has its own “Management Console.” Figuring out where everything you need is located is half of the struggle of using AWS....
This method works for all of the NT-based version of Windows – anything from Windows 2000 and later, basically. And yes, that includes Windows 7. Note: If you have files on your hard disk encrypted using built-in Windows encryption, they may not be available after changing the Windows password using this method. Exercise caution if you have important encrypted files. You’ll need a Ubuntu 9.10 Live CD, or a bootable Ubuntu 9....
