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To access this switch for administrative purposes, use the default IP address 192.168.1.254. Enter it into a web browser’s navigation bar where URLs go. What to Do If the Cisco SG300 Default Username or Password Doesn’t Work It’s important to secure any managed network hardware by changing the default login information. If you don’t, anyone with network access can be granted administrator rights. If you took this step, the above information won’t work....

Exclusive TED Talks will take place on the Clubhouse app, starting with a weekly room on Mondays called “Thank Your Ass Off,” Clubhouse’s official Twitter account tweeted the news on Sunday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Thank Your Ass Off” features Clubhouse creator Mir Harris in conversation with author and TED speaker A. J. Jacobs every Monday at 11 a.m. ET. The show is described as “a weekly show to boost your spirits and change your perspective” and “conquer the negative bias and thank the unsung heroes of our lives!...

When the iPad was originally released, many developers released HD versions of their iPhone apps to support the bigger screen on the iPad, but these days, most apps that are released on the app store are Universal apps that work on both the iPad and the iPhone. Benefits to Downloading a Universal App One of the great features of the App Store is that if you’ve purchased an app once, you can install it as many times as you want....

Disabling Smart Tags Some users find smart tags can get in the way of work. As a solution, smart tags may be disabled selectively, or they may be disabled entirely. To turn off a smart tag, follow these steps: To disable Smart Tags entirely, follow these steps: Word 2003 Word 2007 What Are Smart Tags in Word? Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 can identify certain types of data in a document, such as an address or phone number, and apply a smart tag to it....

According to a post on Disney’s Media and Entertainment Blog, with the addition of the Expanded Aspect Ratio, Disney+ subscribers will get to enjoy a 1:90:1 ratio which offers up to 26 percent more picture for certain sequences. This translates to more action being displayed for a more immersive experience. The 13 films that will support the IMAX format include Iron Man, both Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Captain America: Civil War, and Black Widow....

Update (5:44 PM ET): Facebook Newsroom appears to be back up, which could mean that the company is getting closer to resolving the outage. Update (4:23 PM ET): Facebook is still down and although they’re not sharing a lot of details, Facebook publicly apologized for the outage and said they are “experiencing network issues.” At this time, the only word on when Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and related services will be back up is “as soon as possible....

According to the announcement, Split Payments aims to make covering the costs of bills and other expenses easier and faster to do. You’ll be able to divide payments evenly or customize the amount for each person in your group. Details of the payment are displayed in detail in a Messenger group chat. Split Payments will roll out to American users next week; there’s no mention of other regions. Split Payments is a part of the continued support for Facebook Pay, which came out in 2019 as Meta sought a way to establish a payment system across its many apps....

The update was introduced during the company’s Sustainable with Google event on Wednesday, where it introduced its planned response to climate change. In addition to the new eco-friendly routes, Maps will have a new Lite Navigation mode for cyclists, and new shared bike and scooter information, according to a post on Google’s blog, The Keyword. The eco-friendly option seeks to optimize the travel route for low fuel consumption, with Google claiming it may “prevent over one million tons of carbon emissions per year....

The newly revealed models include the new Nest Cam (battery), the Nest Cam Doorbell, Nest Cam with floodlight, and the second generation wired Nest Cam. All of these products connect to your smartphone via the Google Home app and provide notifications. The latest Nest products can tell the difference between a person, an animal, and a vehicle, so alerts can be configured to keep an eye out for certain subjects....

The new store is set to open this summer in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Google said the store will “be a space where customers can experience our hardware and services in a helpful way.” Customers will be able to buy Pixel phones, Nest devices, Fitbit watches, and other Google-made products. The store’s employees also will be able to fix devices, help with installations, and troubleshoot specific issues....

Viewers who rely on Google TV soon will be able to make use of personalized watchlists, recommendations, and personal profiles, according to The Verge. Previously, Google TV would let users log in to multiple Google accounts, but still based all the suggestions, watchlist features, and Google Assistant functions on the main account. Google originally announced personalized profiles in early October. However, now Google told The Verge that Profiles will start rolling out next month to Chromecast with Google TV and TVs from TCL and Sony that include Google TV built-in....

Intel believes it will “provide the ultimate gaming experience”—until the next ultimate experience comes along, anyway—and will allow even more speed for overclocking enthusiasts. However, we’ll have to wait until the i9-12900KS has been publicly released to put all of this to the test. Key features and capabilities for the i9-12900KS, as listed by Intel, start with a maximum speed of up to 5.5 GHz (when using Intel’s Thermal Velocity Boost feature)....

What Is an HGT File? A file with the HGT file extension is a Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) Data file. These files contain digital elevation models, which are 3D pictures of a surface, usually a planet, obtained during the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) by NASA and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Used here, “HGT” is just an abbreviation for “height.” The file is normally named with the longitude and latitude that the image pertains to, within one degree....

How Long Is a Full Minecraft Day and Night? An entire day in Minecraft lasts just 20 minutes in real-world time. According to the in-game clock, the day begins at 6 AM, and the sun reaches its peak at noon only five minutes later. You have about ten minutes of total daylight before the night starts to fall. How Long Does a Night Last in Minecraft? Nights in Minecraft last roughly seven minutes....

How to Add a Pinterest Tab to Your Facebook Page With Woobox Let your Facebook page fans know about your Pinterest profile so that they can follow you on Pinterest. The more Facebook fans that follow you on Pinterest, the more likely they’ll see your pins and save them to their boards, which could result in more saves, followers, and clickthroughs. Manage Your Facebook Page’s Pinterest Tab If you want to change something about your Facebook page’s Pinterest tab, sign in to your account at Woobox....

How to Add Captions to Your Instagram Story Adding captions to your stories is one of those things you should be doing on Instagram. Here’s how to add captions next time you make a story. Automatic Captions on Instagram Some people don’t add captions to their Instagram stories. If you want to see captions on those stories, you will need to enable automatic captions. The feature is automatically enabled on some devices, but others will have to enable the captions....

Smartphone Cases If you’re worried about using your phone in a crowded place, consider buying a smartphone case with a wrist strap. It’s a simple but effective way to keep your phone tethered to your person. If a thief snatches your phone and finds it latched to your hand, it may startle, confuse, or deter them altogether. Anti-Theft Apps If wrist-snapping tether cases aren’t your bag, consider an anti-theft alarm app....

How to Calibrate Your Scanner For scanner color calibration, you’ll need a color reference sample. Your scanner may have come with one specific to its model. If not, use an IT8 target, which contains specific color patches with a reference file that saves the exact values. When you scan the IT8 target, the software measures the color patches, discerning differences between set color values and the actual values. How to Calibrate Your Scanner Visually With visual calibration, you compare the colors from your scanner to those on your monitor manually, making adjustments as you go to get the best possible match....

How to Change the Gmail Default Text Settings With the Gmail default text options, you can get your message across. When you want your communications to include a bit more pizzazz, change the text options to something that better reflects your personality. Do it for an individual message or change the defaults, so Gmail uses your preferences every time. Use the Gmail General settings to change the default text Gmail uses when you compose email messages....

Create a New Microsoft Email Address To change your Microsoft email, you may choose to create a new account. With a new Microsoft account, you can export email messages, contacts, and other information from your old account and then import the data to use with your new email address. Add an Alias to Your Microsoft Account Microsoft also provides a quick and easy way to create an alias for your current account which is a good way to change your Microsoft email address....