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Types of Cell Modems Current modems follow one of three form factors: Built into cell phones: Supports connections in a setup known as tethering. Portable cellular cards: These are network adapters that plug into computers, sometimes called aircards. Cellular routers: These are portable network routers that contain built-in cellular modems. For most non-corporate users, the built-in modems are the standard hardware. Set up a Cellphone as a Wireless Modem Cellular service providers sell service plans (called data plans) that authorize digital phones to work as wireless internet modems....

Those crazy letter and number codes are called CAPTCHA, and they are essentially a human response test. The word is an acronym for: Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. Why Websites Use CAPTCHA The reasoning behind why websites implement CAPTCHA codes in their registration processes is because of spam. Those crazy characters are a way to check if the person registering or trying to comment is a live human being as opposed to a computer program attempting to spam the site....

Most software, including some operating systems and programs from most popular software makers, require product keys. As a general rule these days, if you pay for a program, then it probably requires a product key during install. In addition to product keys, some software makers, including Microsoft, often require product activation to help further ensure that software is obtained legally. Open source and free software programs usually don’t require a product key unless the manufacturer implements its use for statistical purposes....

Aperture priority mode on a digital single-lens reflex camera determines depth of field. What Is the Aperture? The aperture setting controls how much your camera lens opens to capture the image you’re shooting. It works like the pupil of an eye: the more the pupil dilates, the more light and image info are admitted into the brain for processing. Photographers measure the size of the aperture in f-stops—for example, f/2, f/4, and so on....

What Does Google Analytics Do? Google Analytics gathers information about your website because Google tracks who visits which sites. It takes that data and compiles it into reports which can be analyzed to help you create a plan for your site so the site can accomplish the goals you set out. The data can be filtered based on specific details: time of day, location, which pages are most popular, etc. Google Analytics can also pair with other services, like Google Ads, and social networks, to see how your use of paid-for advertisements and mentions has an effect on your site’s activity....

Like My Status It’s a popular form of Internet slang that Facebook, Instagram, and other social media users typically put in a status update to get more engagement from their friends or followers. How LMS Is Used When used in a status update, Facebook users most often lead with the LMS expression (asking their friends to press the like button on their status) and then include a reason or some kind of reward for doing so....

When Google Assistant won’t set your alarm, but you can still set alarms manually, there’s usually some type of problem with the Google app on your phone. How to Restore Your Google Assistant to Working Order If Google Assistant sets alarms and they never go off, or if it refuses to set alarms at all, there is probably some type of issue with your Google app. The Google app is responsible for a lot of behind the scenes functionality, including Google Assistant voice commands, so when it malfunctions, you can end up having this type of problem....

Smartphones can also overheat when left in a hot car or outside in stifling weather, for example. Here’s how to identify the issue and cool your phone down. What Causes Android Phones to Overheat? There are many ways to send your smartphone into overdrive, including streaming videos or playing mobile games for hours. Using turn-by-turn GPS navigation can heat things up too. Your phone can also overheat if you leave it out in the sun for too long....

Bluetooth Camcorders Bluetooth is a wireless technology commonly used in mobile phones and digital music players, such as sending music or voice calls from the device to a headset or earphones. Likewise, Bluetooth cameras work with other wireless accessories such as external microphones and GPS units. JVC’s Bluetooth camcorders even support a free app that transforms your smartphone into a remote control for the camcorder. One thing you cannot do with a Bluetooth-enabled camcorder is to transfer high definition video to a computer wirelessly....

Twitter user @iamstake was the first to notice the change on the YouTube homepage. According to 9To5Google, the move now allows some users to watch videos from the homepage without having to click through to them. Additionally, there also are some limited controls for audio, closed caption, and the ability to scrub the video progress bar. It is unclear if the progress made in a video will be retained once you scroll past it, as we haven’t had a chance to test the feature ourselves (it appears to be rolling out to a limited number of users)....

The Asus Zenfone line, however, emphasizes form factor and portability, and this trend continues with today’s launch event for the Zenfone 9. This newest iteration of the company’s flagship mini-smartphone brings some impressive specs but, most importantly, a complete overhaul of the camera system. The camera includes a gimbal-like stabilization system to eliminate shaky video footage and improve the results while shooting in low light. How does it work? The entire camera, lens, and sensors alike move to accommodate for poor lighting conditions and accidental vibrations....

Choosing the Right Format The goal of any form of communication is for your message to be understood clearly. For that to happen, your recipient must be able to see it. HTML: An email in HTML format shows all the colors, positioning, fonts, styles, etc. you used to create it—provided that your recipient has set Outlook to receive emails in HTML format. Most users do; in fact, that’s the default setting....

Keep It in the Cloud The best Cloud storage services keep your data safe with end-to-end encryption. They also offer free storage space and reasonable fees for additional space. Since your data is in a remote location, you can access it from anywhere by both computer and mobile device as long as you have internet access. Big players in the cloud storage field include: iCloud: Apple’s cloud solution offers users 5GB of free storage....

iGoogle Replacements A lot of people were disappointed given how handy of a homepage tool it was. If you haven’t yet found a good alternative since the permanent disappearance of iGoogle, here are several you may want to consider. They’re no iGoogle, but some of them offer features that might bring back at least a small bit of that classic homepage experience. You can add all sorts of widgets to your page, set a background image and do almost everything that iGoogle allowed you to do....

While all these apps are fantastic for work, many may come in handy for organizing your personal life, as well. Here, we’ve compiled some of the best ways you can use the Apple Watch to improve your productivity. For example, an email notification on your Watch can discretely let you know that a meeting has been put on your calendar while you’re sitting in another one. Using your Apple Watch for important notifications such as email and texts can be a great way to stay on top of things without having to check your phone....

Terrestrial Radio Antennas Most cars ship from the factory with an antenna installed. This antenna is either a monopole whip antenna or a flat, window-mounted antenna. Whip antennas have been the standard for a long time, and come in several styles. Some whip antennas are rigid and stationary, others telescope out, and some retract and extend automatically when the radio is turned on and off. Satellite Radio Antennas Although terrestrial radio and satellite radio share a similar name, each requires different kinds of antennas....

How to Change AirPod Settings However you want to customize your AirPods, you always begin with the same set of steps. For all of the sections in the rest of this article, start with these four steps: How to Change AirPods Name Settings By default, your AirPods are named “[your firstname]’s AirPods.” You won’t see the name of your AirPods often—just when you try to connect them to a device or if you use Find My AirPods to look for them when they’re lost....

According to Wing, operations will start small as the drones begin by delivering small products from select stores to the people who live in the nearby cities of Frisco and Little Elm. Not everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will able to use the service on day 1, but Wing does have plans to expand. On launch day, Wing Drones will only deliver four different types of products from four locations: health products from a local Walgreens, ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries, pet medicine from easyvet Veterinarian, and first aid kits from Texas Health....

Bridging the Country If an Echo device, for example, loses its Wi-Fi connection, Sidewalk can simplify reconnecting to your router. Using some Ring devices, you can continue to receive motion alerts from your security cams, and customer support can still troubleshoot problems even if your devices lose their connection. Go Private or Go Home? While the new features could be useful, the semi-public nature of the network could be a problem, some experts say....

The Echo Show 15, due out later this year, looks to stand above the previously released Echo Show 10, starting with an improved screen. The Echo Show 15 sports a 15.6-inch display that can support up to 1080p video streaming, which you can, of course, use to watch things on various streaming services. Or you can ask Alexa to show the Photo Frame and use it as a very large digital slide-show for preloaded photos....