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This newest iteration of 1Password isn’t technically new in that it saw an early access release back in 2021, but 1Password 8 is the ‘finished’ version that was refined with months of feedback. The most apparent change is to the visual design, which utilizes a style similar to macOS along with new iconography to make identifying items easier. More information is also included in the interface, with detailed views to tell you who has access to an item and who else might gain access if you move it....

Masked Email, developed in collaboration with Fastmail, creates a new and unique email address on the fly, according to the company’s blog post published on Tuesday. The feature can be used to protect your email from breaches and keep it more private or to limit the spam and promotional emails in your inbox. “When you’re asked to enter an email address, 1Password will show you an option to create a new email instead,” 1Password’s blog post reads....

If you’re still stuck attaching individual photos to email messages or creating private Facebook albums to share with specific friends, it’s time to change that. Here are three great ways you can send heaps of photos privately and securely to anyone you want. If you have a Google account, you can start using it immediately. When you have a collection of photos to share, create a new collection to share and then select the photo files to upload and add to it....

Email Santa: This interactive site lets you or your child choose a stamp and send Santa a digital letter. When you’re done, you’ll receive an immediate email reply. You also can view Santa’s message right away on the website. Northpole.com: You and your kids will find all kinds of fun things to do here, in addition to sending an email to Santa: Play games, read stories, or try out Christmas karaoke....

Take a look at some of these global traffic monitoring and stat-tracking websites to catch a glimpse of the internet in real time. The website tracks the amount of Twitter shares a GIF gets in the shortest amount of time and posts them on the site’s Popular tab. You can also browse through the most shared GIFs or check out the Firehose tab to see GIFs being tweeted in real time....

What Is an AFI File? A file with the AFI file extension is a backup file created by AOMEI Backupper. It holds folders and files that have been backed up through the software. If the program made a backup of a hard drive, it will use the ADI file extension instead. Other AFI files are Truevision Bitmap Graphic files. You’ll know this is the case if the file is small and you suspect it’s an image of some kind....

History of X.25 X.25 was developed in the 1970s to carry voice over analog telephone lines — dial-up networks — and is one of the oldest packet-switched services. Typical applications of X.25 included automatic teller machine networks and credit card verification networks. X.25 also supported a variety of mainframe terminal and server applications. The 1980s were the heydays of X.25 technology when it was used by public data networks Compuserve, Tymnet, Telenet, and others....

Anker is no stranger to wireless charging devices, but what sets the MagGo line apart is its focus on Apple devices. Five different accessories are available in total, with a sixth (the 633 Magnetic Wireless Charger) listed as “coming soon.” It’s also worth mentioning that the 610 Magnetic Phone Grip is not a charger—it’s a phone grip with a ring that slips over your finger for a more secure hold....

Reasons an Apple TV Won’t Turn On Most of the reasons an Apple TV won’t turn on are related to power, cables, and connections. These are relatively easy to test for. It is possible the Apple TV has a software problem. That’s fixable, but it isn’t easy to fix. Leave that one for last. How to Fix an Apple TV That Won’t Turn On To begin troubleshooting your Apple TV, locate the indicator light....

Game-changing technologies like the Nest learning thermostat have added some much needed transparency to the space. Enthusiasts can now design and develop their own hardware for controlling the temperature in their home. The go-to hardware for such a project is the Arduino controller. What Is Arduino? Arduino is an open-source hardware and software system that consists of an easily programmable circuit board, known as a microcontroller. The system also includes software to be run on a computer....

According to the official product page, the Vivobook 13 is a 2-in-1 device that focuses on entertainment and artistry. The laptop has a bright OLED Dolby Vision display that ASUS claims can display over a billion colors, and comes with a pen that includes four interchangeable tips. The OLED screen, itself, has a lightweight form factor and is less than an inch thick. It supports Dolby Vision HDR technology, which includes a 0....

Does iPad Pro Have Wireless Charging? Wireless charging is a useful feature that allows you to set your iPhone or Apple Watch on a charging pad without taking the trouble to plug in a USB-C or Lightning connector, but it hasn’t come to the iPad Pro just yet. This feature is expected to first appear in the fourth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro that’s due out in 2022. Meanwhile, if you really want to charge your iPad Pro wirelessly, you can add a Qi wireless charger receiver....

What Are the Uses of a Flash Drive on a PS4? The PS4 system software doesn’t make it simple to connect a flash drive. The only way to access the flash drive is through layers of menus. The PS4 uses USB storage drives in two ways: extended storage for games and apps and portable storage for files like saves and screen captures. How to Set up a Flash Drive as Extended Storage for the PS4 You can use a flash drive to extend system storage for games and applications....

On a Mac, this method may seem strange at first. But if it’s too weird, you can change it. Here’s how. Changing Scrolling Direction in OS X for the Mouse Two devices can scroll in macOS: mice and trackpads. You can make each one behave differently if natural scrolling feels intuitive on one but not the other. First, here’s how to change the settings for a mouse. Changing Scrolling Direction in OS X for the Trackpad These instructions work for a MacBook product with a built-in trackpad, as well as the Magic Trackpad Apple sells separately....

What Is a Tilt-Shift Effect? Even if you haven’t heard the name tilt-shift, you will almost certainly have seen examples of such photos. Typically they show scenes, often shot a little from above, that has a shallow band in focus, with the rest of the image blurred. Our brains interpret these images as being photos of toy scenes because we have become conditioned that photos with such focused and blurred areas are in fact photos of toys....

Help! The Default Login for a D-Link DIR-600l Wi-Fi Router Doesn’t Work! The default login credentials (discussed above) for the DIR-600 are set by the manufacturer, and these credentials are used when the router is installed for the first time. However, it’s recommended that this information be changed so that it’s harder for someone to make changes to the router. When the default username and password for the DIR-600 is changed, you must remember a new set of credentials instead of these default ones....

There are several Diablo-like games on mobile platforms, but Diablo Immortal marks the first official title for smartphones in, well, ever. However, it’s not exclusive to mobile. A recent post from the official Twitter account states there will be an open beta on PC the same day it launches on the App Store and Google Play. And because of cross-play functionality, players on all three platforms should be able to adventure together....

What Is the Status Bar? This helpful toolbar is found in the lower-left corner of the user interface. In Word, for example, default information likely includes Page 2 of 10 for your latest business report or 206,017 Words for that epic fantasy novel you’re drafting. Customize the Status Bar To find your customization options, right-click the Status Bar. Look through the list of available information you can display in the Status Bar....

The new Echo Auto is filled with features to finally deliver on the promise of turning a regular car into a smart car without having to pony up for a brand-new vehicle. The new model is much slimmer than its predecessor, with a redesigned backing film to allow for a sturdier placement, but that’s only the beginning. This refresh includes five separate microphones, so you can put it just about anywhere in the interior, and Alexa will still hear you call for assistance, even with ample road noise....

The latest addition to Epson’s Home Cinema 2000-series of projectors is the Home Cinema 2350 4K PRO-UHD1 3-Chip 3LCD Smart Gaming Projector, and its main function is to play video games. Though it can, of course, be used to watch TV and movies—either through an HDMI connection to another device or by streaming through the built-in Android TV. As the full name implies, the Home Cinema 2350 can project in 4K Pro UHD to give you video that’s clear, sharp, and runs smoothly....