Before the iPadOS 15 software update, iPad multitasking was limited to Slide Over and Split View. Now, there’s a multitasking menu, app window shelf, center window, and much more. iPad Multitasking Window On Apple tablets with iPadOS 15 installed, you’ll now find three dots at the top middle of the device. These dots show up whenever you’re in an app, giving you easier access to full screen, Split View, and Slide Over....
Sidecar officially arrives when Apple releases macOS Catalina and iPadOS 13 later this year. Until then, the tool remains in beta. What is Sidecar? Products like Duet Display and Luna Display have long made it possible for mobile devices to act as a secondary screen for Mac. With Sidecar, Apple brings the functionality directly to macOS and iPad software for the first time. Setting up Sidecar To get started with Sidecar, your two devices must be connected with a USB-C cable or wirelessly over Wi-Fi....
Microsoft is adding a lot of interesting new features to its Edge web browser in Windows 10. One of the new features allows websites, PDFs, and eBooks to be read aloud to you. Here is a look at finding, using, and customizing the “Read Aloud” feature in Microsoft Edge. Using the Microsoft Edge Read Aloud Feature First, here is a look at reading a webpage. Launch Edge and highlight a section of text on a page where you want it to start reading....
If you’re a responsible PC user, you probably don’t need a third-party solution like McAfee. There’s no reason to pay for a utility suite when you have one built-in for free. This is only true, however, if you’re using Windows Security properly. Here’s how to use Windows Security on Windows 11 for maximum protection. Check for New Windows Updates First, we’ll start with making sure you have the latest Windows Updates on your PC....
Here, we’ll show you how to view the available keyboard shortcuts for Gmail and customize them to suit your needs. Enable Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Gmail To view and then edit your Gmail keyboard shortcuts, you first have to enable them. So, visit Gmail online, sign in, and follow these steps. Your Gmail page will refresh, and you’ll now be able to see and customize the shortcuts. View Keyboard Shortcuts in Gmail After enabling the custom keyboard shortcuts feature, you’ll have a tab for it in your settings....
Logitech CRAFT Advanced Wireless Keyboard The company announced the new CRAFT keyboard this past August, and we were able to get our hands on it and put it through its paces. One of the first things you’ll notice is the keyboard is solid and well-crafted but much heavier than your average keyboard. This isn’t just a flimsy $10 plastic keyboard; it’s a flagship device. The creative input dial, which Logitech calls “The Crown,” is the most notable part of this keyboard, and it’s not just a volume knob (although you can use it for that)....
Rename Your Fire Tablet Enable Blue Shade Most devices these days have a tool that will filter out the blue light that can keep you up at night. For example, in Windows 10, there is a feature called Blue Light, and on iOS, it’s called Night Shift. To turn it on, swipe from the top of the screen down and tap the Blue Shade icon. The screen will change color, and you can adjust the color with the slider....
What Is It? You’ll love this game if you like old-school Super Mario Bros for the original Nintendo Game Console! The 8-bit style graphics and simple soundtrack bring you back to your childhood. If you weren’t alive in the 80s to play this, then let’s just call it a HipsterVille throwback. Put on that Stranger Things Spotify playlist and get playing. Who Is It Good For? The game has an excellent introduction to show you the game plays....
Now that I am living in Germany (and about to take my citizenship exams), German is the language I need to learn fast. But compared to 18 years ago, I now have the Internet to make my foreign language learning faster and easier. The Best Online Resources For Learning a Foreign Language Fast I only focus on free or paid resources with a reasonable free option attached. There are places like Rosetta Stone and Babbel, which I feel charge far too much, given their competition....
TL;DR The term means “Too Long; Didn’t Read,” and it’s typically sent in messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegraph and online forums. It’s understood that something sent or talked about earlier was too long, and that’s the reason it wasn’t read. Using the term, the person might be suggesting to the original sender to summarize the article, post, or another form of text. Urban Dictionary explains it’s also used by someone who wrote a large article online and offered a summary to explain its contents....
If Microsoft Editor sounds like something you’d find useful, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ll detail its features, availability, and the basics of how to use it. What is Microsoft Editor? Microsoft Editor is a feature built into some Microsoft applications to assist you with writing. It can point out misspelled words, incorrect grammar, suggestions for clearer reading, and more. The tool was once called Ideas in Microsoft Word and was renamed and officially announced in 2020....
Slack has entered the Big Boys Club, where its name has also become a verb. Just like “let me Google that for you” or “I’ll Skype you later for a chat,” Slack has also become synonymous with chatting online (“let me Slack you”). Some people are beginning to have Slack divorces, but the vast majority still love and use it. What Is Slack? Slack is, at its core, a chatroom with the ability to set up an unlimited number of new chatrooms....
According to Gabe Aul, it’s a hotfix rollup (KB3074674) and is available now. There aren’t any details on what the fix contains yet, but it is live and will automatically download and install. But if you want to get on top of the situation right away, you can grab it manually via Windows Update. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) July 21, 2015 The Microsoft team is working hard to make sure everything is good to go for the big launch next week....
We’ve all read stories about safety nets being placed under manufacturing plant windows so employees can’t commit suicide, as well as incredibly long shifts. Also, there were articles about n-hexane, a chemical used to clean up screens, causing serious damage to the health of workers. It can cause nerve damage and paralysis. Also, in May last year, an explosion happened at a factory manufacturing Apple products, killing and injuring employees, as described in this New York Times report....
Goodbye Bulky Phone Before I got my Apple Watch, my iPhone was either in view or continuously close by. At every meal, the iPhone was sitting on the table. During meetings, it was either on the table or within immediate view. Yes, I’m one of those people that keep it under the table. Every time it vibrated, I pulled it out to see what was up. I also suffered from constant phantom vibration....
How AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) Used to Work When you buy a MacBook, you have up to one year to buy the extended warranty. It covered manufacturing defects and hardware failure but excluded any accidental damage. If you dropped it, you were out of luck. Of course, they’d sometimes cover the repair if they couldn’t detect an accident. You could buy your APP from any source and then just “attach” it to your Apple serial number....
Click on the battery icon in system tray and select More Power Options. Click on Change Plan Settings right next to the power plan you are using. Under the plan settings window, click Change Advanced Power Settings. Under the Advanced Settings window, scroll down and find Power Buttons and Lid, expand the menu and expand lid close action. From there, you’ll be able to change the laptop lid close settings (when the laptop is charging or if its on battery), and set it to either sleep, hibernate, shutdown or do nothing....
What Is It? Like other shape and color puzzlers we’ve covered before, the goal in this game is to complete shapes. Twist the triangles to match the pattern, and then tap to change color. As the game gets harder, the shape configuration gets tricky. You’ll need to overlap and blend colors to get them to match. During the game, a relaxing soundtrack repeats to help focus your mind. The game lets you shift the color palette if you have trouble with colors (or playing at night)....
What Is It? The Cut the Rope franchise is almost as popular (and addictive) as Angry Birds. You aim to “cut the rope” in as few steps as possible and get stars. In this version, Om Nom (the main character) can change into all sorts of animals. That’s the magic part of the game. Who Is It Good For? Pretty much anyone, young or old, will enjoy these types of quick puzzle games....
Star Wars: Andor Today Disney Plus is starting the action with an exciting new trailer and key art for “Andor,” which is a 12-episode series from Lucasfilm. The series will take place before the events of the hit movie “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The series will debut exclusively on Disney Plus on its modified date of Wednesday, September 21, which includes a three-episode premiere. The series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy....
