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How does it work: Clips are basically bits of code that, when triggered by a QR code, for example, will display content like YouTube videos or Doordash orders if you don’t have the associated app downloaded to your iOS device. But why: Not everyone has all the apps they need to access all the possible content out there. And having to stop, access an app, authenticate to the App Store, and wait for a download (assuming you have network signal), can interfere with a users interest in your content....

How to Tell If Disney Plus Is Down If you think Disney Plus is down for everyone and not just you, try these simple steps to see if there are Disney issues afoot. What to Do When You Can’t Connect to Disney Plus If no one else is reporting a problem with Disney Plus, then the problem is likely something on your side. There are many things you can try if Disney Plus seems to be working fine for everyone else, but not you....

Help! The E900 Default Password Doesn’t Work! If the default username or password for your Linksys E900 router doesn’t work, then it means they were changed after the router was set up. Changing the default information means it’s easier to forget the new password! To restore the Linksys E900 router default username and password, reset the router to factory defaults: Help! I Can’t Access My E900 Router! You have to know the IP address of the router before you can log in to it, but if the IP address was changed to something else, then using the default http://192....

How to Convert Music to MP3 in iTunes If you have a collection of music in iTunes or the Music app on your computer, you don’t need an iPod from Apple to listen to it on the go, nor do you need an MP3 player you can use with iTunes. You can put music from iTunes onto any MP3 player. If your MP3 player only accepts MP3 music files, you need to first convert the music to the MP3 format in the iTunes program or with a third-party converter....

According to About Chromebooks, some users have been receiving prompts telling them to switch to using Microsoft Office web applications. It also reports that, after reaching out, Microsoft has confirmed the changeover. This means that, if you’re using a Chromebook, you won’t be able to install and use Microsoft Office apps anymore. You’ll have to switch over to Office.com and Outlook.com and sign in with either your Microsoft account or an account tied to your Microsoft 365 subscription instead....

Carrying the blue symbolism associated with the darker shades of blue, navy conveys importance, confidence, power, and authority, as well as intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. Like black, it carries a sense of elegance and sophistication. It’s associated with the police and military. Using Navy Blue Color in Design Files Navy is a sophisticated stand-in for black in print and web designs. It is a timeless color that fits in nicely with nautical or preppy themes....

AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 Release Date Apple announced the AirPods 3 on October 18, 2021, along with the new MacBook Pros. You’ve been able to order the AirPods 3 from Apple.com in the US and more than 26 other countries since October 26, 2021. The second generation of AirPods Pro was first announced in 2022 during the September 7 Apple event. This is an upgrade to the AirPods released in late 2019....

This new update is only available at the moment for the SM-R845F model of Galaxy Watch 3, which is a 45mm currently only sold in India. Version 5.5.0.2 (build number R845FXXU1DUE4) lists improvements for new voice guidance options, improved blood oxygen (SpO2) measurements, and improved system stability. Voice guidance updates include the option to connect and use a headset while exercising with a watch, as well as the ability to work with Auto Lap....

The streaming platform is split into two tiers. The standard NFL+ is $5 each month or $40 for a year. You get a lot for the price here, with live local and primetime games, live out-of-market preseason games, live game audio, and ad-free access to the NFL’s programming library. NFL+ Premium includes all of the above, with some extra pizazz for true aficionados. For $10 a month or $80 a year, you get ad-free full game replays, condensed game replays, and access to Coaches Film offerings like All-22....

Instagram is making it easier to buy directly from your favorite businesses without leaving the app, with the addition of direct purchases through chats. More specifically, you can send a direct message to a business about an item you’re interested in and then pay for it from that message. So long as the poster has a business account, all you have to do is wait for them to send you a payment request....

Earlier today, OnePlus India officially teased the upcoming Nord 2 5G on its official Twitter account. According to OnePlus, the Nord 2 5G will use MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset in order to provide users with “AI-based features.” These AI-focused enhancements are prompting OnePlus to refer to the chipset as the “MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI.” OnePlus hasn’t revealed much about these AI-based features, but has stated that they will include AI-assisted imaging, display enhancements, and “better response times for faster and smoother gaming....

Sony says that, for these latest system updates, it’s listened to user feedback and requests and is adding new features for Party Chat. Now you can make Open parties that allow friends (and friends of friends) to join without an invite and invite-only closed parties on either console. PS4 users can also manually adjust the volume of individual group chat members, which was formerly only available on the PS5. For the PS5, you’ll also be able to start Share Play directly from the voice chat card rather than needing to start Share Screen first, making a group watch easier to set up....

The 16 new products can be found on the company’s online shop, with prices starting at $10 for the grip tape. It may seem strange initially, but the Universal Grip Tape goes on keycaps and other contact points for better control and execution, so you don’t lose your grip in heated gaming moments. The tape is available in four pre-cut shapes with a self-adhesive design. Next are the wrist rests, which are meant for compact tenkeyless keyboards, mini keyboards, and the standard full-sized option....

How to Register and Unregister a DLL File If the references in the Windows Registry that refer to the DLL file are somehow removed or corrupted, programs that need to use that DLL file may stop working. It’s when this association with the registry is broken that a DLL file should be registered. Registering a DLL file is typically accomplished by reinstalling the program that registered it in the first place....

Changing Fonts on the Slide Master in PowerPoint 2019, 2016, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 The easiest way to change the font on a PowerPoint presentation based on a template is to change the presentation in Slide Master view. Working With a PowerPoint Template When you use the template, the text you type to replace the placeholder text remains in the font that the template specifies. That’s fine if you like the font, but if you have a different look in mind, you can easily change the templated fonts throughout the presentation....

Asus has been trying to change this perception with its ROG (Republic of Gamers) line of smartphones. This trend continues with today’s announcement of the ROG Phone 6 and the ROG Phone 6 Pro. These are true gamer phones with the specs to match. Both phones feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, a 6.78-inch OLED screen, 6,000mAh batteries, at least 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage....

Samsung revealed the new Odyssey gaming monitors on Monday. Consumers will be able to purchase the 28-inch Odyssey G7 28, the Odyssey G5 27-inch, and the Odyssey G3—which comes in both 27- and 24-inch sizes. The new monitors are designed specifically for gaming and include high refresh rates that range from 144Hz to 165Hz, depending on the model. Two of the primary features of the G7 and G5 allow users to utilize picture by picture (PBP) and picture in picture....

The color scarlet falls between red and orange and is traditionally a bit on the orange side. Scarlet is sometimes considered a shade of crimson, although crimson is redder. Scarlet is a warm color that carries the symbolism of red as a power color. It is closely associated with academics, theology, and the military, especially formal occasions and tradition. In publications and on web pages, the color scarlet attracts attention when used sparingly....

The updates include allowing users to create and share media, and an enhancement to its direct messages. The company said it the announcement that it’s focused on helping businesses (and their employees) shift to a digital-first environment. Users will be able to create and share audio, video, and screen recordings thanks to the new Clips feature. The recordings can be shared in the channels or via direct messages on Slack, and users have the option to add live captions and searchable transcripts....

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has teased a nifty-looking retractable camera lens that should start appearing in the company’s future device releases, according to a Tweet and accompanying video. “Most pop-ups are annoying, but not our self-developed retractable camera,” the company wrote. Actual details are scant, but the video shows a retractable camera lens that activates with the push of a virtual button and looks to be water-resistant and shock-resistant. As a matter of fact, the company shows off the phone being dropped from quite a height with the camera elongated, which may indicate it can survive some serious real-world conditions....