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Announced during the Google Developer Keynote at Google I/O on May 18, Spotify on Wear OS will provide the ability to download music directly to Android smartwatches. According to Android Police, you’ll also be able to stream music directly from the smartwatch app. The new Spotify app has been built to act as a standalone application on your Android smartwatch. It won’t rely on connecting to the smartphone app, which means you don’t need to have your phone with you if you plan on listening to music while on the go....

Use the Mobile App as a Roku Remote Control If you misplace your Roku remote control, the Roku mobile app duplicates its directional keypad and other controls. Here’s how to access the remote control feature. Use the Roku Mobile App’s Swipe Pad The Roku mobile app lets you swap the traditional directional keypad for a Swipe Pad for navigating a Roku’s menus. Here’s how to activate this feature: Use the Roku App to Find Out What’s On The Roku app makes it easy to check out what’s on, highlighting a selection of free, popular, and trending movies and shows....

Additionally, you can check out the work of other aspiring coloring book artists or import your photos for a customized experience. The app is free for seven days. After that, you may sign up for a subscription for $4.99 a week, $9.99 a month, or $59.99 a year. Download For: You can import your photo for drawing, create custom mandala designs, and compose custom messages. One of the app’s most unique features is its ability to use augmented reality, showing your 2D designs as physical works of art around your home....

Windows Taskbar The Windows 7 taskbar makes Windows user-friendly. For example, you can pin items to the taskbar so that you can open your frequently used programs at any time with a single click. Right-clicking a pinned item brings up the jump list, which gives you quick access to recently opened files and important program settings. Windows Action Center Although the Windows Action Center came into its own with Windows 10, it first made an appearance in Windows 7....

To get started, here are the best HDR camera apps of the year. You can edit on multiple layers, use the masking tool, blur, and more. While a subscription unlocks pro-level tools, iOS users can enjoy this app for free. The camera is easy to use, and the photos you take are added to your Camera+ 2 Lightbox instead of your iPhone or iPad photo library, saving space. Camera+ 2’s Lab gives you editing options such as tinting, straightening, duotone, clarity, and more....

Before You Can Use Chrome OS Android Apps In order to download Android apps from the Google Play Store, your Chromebook should be running Chrome OS Version 53 or later. If you’re not sure what version your Chromebook is, go to Settings > About Chrome OS to find out what version you have. If you’re running anything older than Chrome OS Version 53, you’ll need to update your Chromebook before you can download any of the apps mentioned in this article....

Apply a Design Theme When you want to change the look of your presentation, apply a design theme. To apply a design theme: Change the Color Scheme of a Design Theme Once you have selected a design theme for your PowerPoint presentation, you are not limited to the color of the theme as it is currently applied. To change the theme colors: Font Families Are Part of the Design Themes Each design theme is assigned a font family....

What makes this phone so friendly to shutterbugs? The Phantom X2 features a fully retractable camera lens, which the company says is comparable to a professional-grade camera. Many new phones feature retractable lenses in some way or another, but a fully retractable lens allows for 2.5x optical zoom and a 65mm focal length. The company says the lens “empowers users to capture portraits comparable to professional camera shots with just a pocket-sized device,” but the proof will be in the post-release pudding....

Samsung revealed more information about its plans for Wear OS during MWC 2021 this week, sharing news that it would also be the first smartwatch on the market to offer the new version of Wear OS to consumers. As Android Central notes, however, it is strange to see Samsung getting priority over Fitbit, which Google purchased earlier in the year. However, Fitbit also has plans to deliver a Wear OS smartwatch, which we could learn more about in the future....

Kindle Development The first Kindle came out back in 2007 with one main goal: to make ebooks mainstream. It sold out in just about five hours and couldn’t be restocked until the spring of 2008. As the Kindle has evolved over the years, more impressive features have been rolled into its design—including a front-lit display for reading in the dark, better page turning functionality, a higher-density E ink display for a clean and crisp reading experience (close to a real book) and increased storage....

Which Networks Are GSM? Here’s a quick breakdown of just a few mobile carriers and that use GSM: T-MobileAT&TIndigo WirelessPine CellularTerreStar GSM vs CDMA GSM offers wider international roaming capabilities than other U.S. network technologies and can enable a cell phone to be a “world phone." With GSM, switching SIM cards activates different phones to the same network account. In addition, GSM allows for simultaneous data and voice operation—something CDMA cannot manage....

What Is NVIDIA Optimus? Optimus is a technology developed by NVIDIA that automatically adjusts graphics based on how you use a device. This optimization better conserves battery power on a laptop computer. It is sometimes referred to as a hybrid graphics system. Optimus automatically transitions between integrated graphics and a discrete GPU based on the applications you use. This allows you to use high-performance graphics during gameplay or when watching an HD movie....

The app offers a hotspot option that allows you to use your smartphone as a network access point, so your tablet or PC remains connected, even when it can’t access the internet. If you frequently move files between your devices or switch from your smartphone to your tablet/PC, Samsung Flow is an excellent tool to keep everything connected, organized, and accessible. Download the Flow app for free from the Play Store....

Encryption: WhatsApp features end-to-end encryption, which means that your video (and text) chats are all secure from prying eyes, even those at Facebook-owned WhatsApp itself. The app is available on iOS and Android devices and works well on slower networks, making it a good alternative to other encrypted solutions, like the Apple-only FaceTime. Competition: The aforementioned FaceTime allows up to 32 people to chat at once, while Zoom (not encrypted end-to-end) claims up to 1,000 participants at a time....

WhatsApp announced the new disappearing messages additions on Monday. It initially released disappearing messages in 2020, with a later update that made photos and videos immediately vanish after one viewing. Now, though, the instant messenger says it wants to give you more control of how and when your messages poof. Previously, users could only make messages disappear after seven days. You also had to manually turn it on for every single chat....

First up, the app has significantly increased the maximum number of call participants from eight to 32. That’s a whole lot of happy chaos, so the company also added features to make these crowded calls more manageable. For example, you can activate a new mute function just by long-pressing on a participant. This long press is not just for muting, however. It also opens a menu to message the participant, enlarge their feed, or increase their audio....

Learn where to find the Windows Show Desktop shortcut. Where Is the Windows Show Desktop Shortcut? The Show Desktop button is a small rectangle in the far-right bottom corner of the Windows desktop. It is much smaller than it was in Windows 7, but clicking on the sliver at the end of the taskbar will minimize all of the open Windows and provide immediate access to the Windows desktop....

Causes of Modem Not Connecting to Internet There could be several reasons why you can’t connect to the internet, but here are some common issues relating to the modem: Loose power or coax connectionsDamaged Ethernet cable connectionsMiscommunication with the routerOverheatingOutdated firmware or equipment Before you start troubleshooting the modem, try connecting to your Wi-Fi network on another device. If you can, then the problem lies with your device. If you can’t connect to your Wi-Fi network at all, then the problem likely lies with your router, not your modem....

First spotted by Deskmodder, a bug affecting Windows Defender seems to create thousands of small files, resulting in gigabytes of wasted storage space. The file names appear to use MD5 algorithms and are a result of a recent Microsoft Defender antivirus engine update from the end of April. According to Bleeping Computer, the bugs’ randomly created files range in size from 600 bytes to a little over 1KB located in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Store....

Zoom Apps allows users to combine third-party apps with their Zoom Meetings to foster engagement and collaboration in the workforce. Zoom Events is the company’s new events platform for large and small businesses to host virtual events and offers features to enhance the experience for those in attendance. There are over 50 apps available on the Zoom App Marketplace with a variety to choose from like Collibri, which records and transcribes meetings, and Dot Collector, which allows people to share opinions via real-time feedback....