Never Use Your Real Name as Your Profile Name When you create an OkCupid username, you’re making an alias by which people on the site will know you. You put yourself at risk from a privacy standpoint by including part of your real name. Other users might use information in your OkCupid profile to find you on Facebook or other social media sites, which could give them more information about you and your loved ones....
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 smartphone isn’t kaput yet, but it does appear to be losing ground. According to Samsung’s official security updates list, updates for the Note 9 have officially been reduced down to quarterly. The device is three years old at this point, and Samsung is really pushing its foldables, so this isn’t too much of a surprise. While this is undoubtedly a planned phasing-out, you won’t have to toss your phone anytime soon....
Samsung Mobile has issued a series of cryptic and puzzle-laden tweets that seem to indicate an event to be held on August 10. These tweets include three images that reveal crucial information when laid on top of one another. This info includes the aforementioned date and the question, “when will something greater arrive?” This data lines up with previous rumors issued by known industry leaker Evan Blass. As for the content of this Unpacked event, Blass suggested an emphasis on next-generation folding tablets, folding phones, and smartwatches....
The appropriately-named Arlo Safe Button alerts pre-selected security experts when pressed, along with sending location information to allow emergency responders to arrive at the scene quickly. The button works anytime, day or night, and the small form factor makes it easy to stuff inside a pocket, purse, or just about anywhere else. The button integrates with the just-launched Arlo Safe app, bringing even more security-focused features to the table. The app leverages your phone’s sensors to detect car crashes automatically, records audio and video to share details with law enforcement, and sends location data and medical information to the appropriate contacts in the event of a dangerous scenario....
Sending large files (up to 10 GB in size) through Gmail via Google Drive is as easy as uploading the file to your Google Drive account and then sending it as a shared URL. The process is similar, but not exactly the same as sending a regular file attachment in Gmail. How to Send Large Files Through Gmail Using Google Drive There are two ways to use Google Drive to email big files....
How to Install Google Drive for Desktop Here’s how to download and install Google Drive for Desktop on your Mac. Get Started With Google Drive for Desktop The first time you start Google Drive, you have to go through a few steps to set it up. After that, accessing Google Drive is simple. Using Google Drive on Your Mac After you install Google Drive on your Mac, you can upload files to your drive and sync all your files and folders....
The new integration is available starting Wednesday. Anyone can experience it as long as they have Philips Hue color capable lights, a Hue Bridge, an audio device, and a Spotify account. Philips Hue notes that you won’t be able to sync with Spotify unless you have a square-shaped Hue Bridge, so even if you have Philips Hue Bluetooth lights, it won’t work without the Bridge. However, the syncing experience is available for those who have both free or Premium Spotify accounts....
The two companies have just teamed up to create 5G-connected cars, under the name Magenta Drive, as reported by a T-Mobile press release. The new 2022 BMW iX and i4 models now work with T-Mobile’s 5G network, allowing drivers to use their cars as free-roaming, and large, Wi-Fi hotspots. What does this mean exactly? BMW iX and i4 owners have the option to purchase vehicle-specific T-Mobile plans for unlimited data and voice calls, even if you don’t have a phone on you....
Large portions of the US still need high-speed internet access, which is exactly what T-Mobile aims to provide as it expands its 5G home internet coverage across 81 additional cities and towns dotted around the center of the US. T-Mobile cites a study by the Greater De Moines Partnership, which documents accessibility and affordability issues with many internet services across Iowa, as an example of its importance. Many of the homes in the report don’t have access to what the FCC classifies as high-speed internet at all....
On Thursday, Tesla released details about the Cyberquad for Kids, an electric ATV that takes many visual cues from the aforementioned Cybertruck. The Cyberquad is filled with stark angles, a horizontal light bar like its cousin, and is only available in black. As for specs, this kid-friendly ATV is pretty capable, with a lithium-ion battery that runs for 15 miles per charge and receives a full recharge after being plugged in for five hours....
Possibly the most important factor with any monitor is the resolution, this not only determines the fidelity of whatever is being displayed but can also dictate the overall amount of real estate you have for your open windows. Any refresh rate above 60Hz is more than sufficient for most workaday tasks, but if gaming is your forte, you’ll want something a little more robust, the ASUS VP228QG features a 144Hz refresh rate and is G-sync compatible....
Run time aside, shredding ATM receipts, old tax returns and junk mail make this unit perfect for use in a small business or home office. In automatic mode, shredding begins once the sensor detects that a piece of paper or single credit card has entered the 8.7-inch wide paper feed. As a cross-cut shredder, each individual shred will occur faster than a micro-cut shredder, but it sacrifices the six times smaller confetti-like shred....
The MDR-867H/MDR868H are DVD/Hard Drive recorders that include 2-tuners, which allow the recording of two channels simultaneously (one on the hard drive, and one on DVD) the ability to record one channel and watch a live channel at the same time. However, there is a catch - the built-in tuners will only receive over-the-air digital and HD TV broadcasts - it is not compatible with cable or satellite. It does not include analog TV signal reception....
Types of Wii Remote Charges All Wii controller chargers have two components: a rechargeable battery to put in the Wii remote, and a base unit to charge it with. Many charging stations have slots for multiple controllers. Chargers are divided into conductive and inductive models. In a conductive model, the rechargeable battery will have exposed metal contacts that must physically touch metal contacts on the base. Therefore, if you have your remote wrapped in a silicone sleeve, you must remove it to charge the controller....
Finder tabs are a nice addition to the Mac operating system. Here are a few tricks that will help you make the most of them. Tips and Tricks for Using Finder Tabs Tabs work almost the same way in the Finder as they do in Safari. In fact, they’re so similar that they share a lot of keyboard shortcuts. Finder tabs also work independently of each other. Each can have its own view (icons, list, column, and overflow), and each can contain information from any location in your Mac’s file system....
Available: It’s just a test so far for people in Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, and Colorado in the U.S., as well as Brazil, Australia, Spain, Italy, France, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Peru, and Chile, so you might not see this pop up on your own mobile dating app. Safety first: It’s not just in-person dating that can be risky, so Tinder put together some solutions to creepy video calls. First off, you can only video chat if you both consent, and Tinder won’t tell anyone when you’ve enabled the video function, so they (or you) don’t feel pressured to go live....
Yosemite (10.10) and Earlier A display bug with showing and hiding files in an Open or Save dialog box means that the keyboard shortcut doesn’t work in the Finder’s Column view mode in macOS Yosemite and earlier. The remaining Finder views (icon, list, cover flow) work fine for displaying hidden files. El Capitan (10.11) and Later The keyboard shortcut for showing hidden files in Open and Save dialog boxes works fine in El Capitan and later versions of macOS....
High Definition High-definition television (HDTV) is a selling point for flat-panel plasma and LCD screens. HDTV makes sports, movies, and the Weather Channel look amazing if those shows are broadcast in HD. Most people have at least a vague idea of what high definition delivers for television: a beautiful, sharp picture with more vibrant colors than lower-definition displays. Monitor Resolution and Evolving Video Standards Standards have become clearer on what HD means compared to what it meant in the past....
How Do Neural Networks Work? A neuron is the human brain’s most fundamental cell. A human brain has many billions of neurons, which interact and communicate with one another, forming neural networks. These neurons take in many inputs, from what we see and hear to how we feel to everything in-between, and then send messages to other neurons, which react in turn. Working neural networks are what enable humans to think, and more importantly, learn....
What Is Speaker Efficiency? Speaker efficiency, also known as speaker sensitivity, is a measure of a speaker’s decibel output at a specified amount of amplifier power. For example, a speaker’s efficiency is typically measured with a microphone placed one meter from the speaker. As one watt of power is delivered to the speaker, the microphone measures the resulting volume through a decibel level meter. The output level that results is the speaker’s efficiency rating....
