The announcement details the new PX14EX touchscreen Chromebook, which boasts “effortless” multitasking along with the latest connectivity and security technology. Like the rest of the line, the PX14EX also sports a slim and lightweight design (CTL puts it at about 3.64 pounds) for easier portability. The laptop contains a low-power Intel Jasper Lake N5100 quad-core processor, which provides decent speeds without requiring too much energy. It also comes with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage....

The official support page for How To Clean Your Apple Products has seen several updates since early 2020, with its most recent addition being a warning against using hydrogen peroxide. According to Apple, the commonly used antiseptic has a good chance of damaging the finish and/or display of just about every kind of Apple device and accessory. Notebooks, desktops, displays, peripherals, AirPods, HomePods, iPhones, iPhone cases and accessories, iPads and iPad accessories, iPods, and Apple Watches are all susceptible....

Send a Whole Web Page in an Email You can send a page along with a note to any recipient. Send a Reader, Web Page, PDF, or Link Instead Sometimes, sending a web page in Mail with all of the associated HTML code can be problematic for the receiver. They might have their email client set not to show HTML messages because these are common indicators of spam or phishing, or a method of distributing malware....

As more services start to pop up for email aliases, it’s essential to understand exactly what these services offer. Like Firefox Relay’s new Premium plan, Paid options can be good for many, while free variants like Apple’s built-in Hide My Email function may work for others. If you’re going to use an email alias service, experts say you shouldn’t treat it like a complete security solution. They warn that you’ll still need to pay attention to which emails you open and what links you click on within them....

Standing desks are increasingly popular in office and at home, but they often come at the cost of back and leg pain. That’s why standing desk mats are often a necessary accessory to pair with your standing desk. We tested the Ergohead Standing Desk over the course of a week, using it for multiple hours each day. We found it to be comfortable for extended periods of time, though somewhat prone to sliding due to its slippery bottom....

Type of Protection: Signature-Based and Advanced Active Heuristics ESET Smart Security Premium, like all ESET products, uses the NOD32 antivirus engine, which uses a combination of signature-based virus detection and advanced heuristics to identify emergent threats. Like other signature-based antivirus engines, NOD32 uses a database of known virus signatures to identify and root out established threats. By analyzing the files on your computer and files that you download, and looking for similarities to known viruses, it’s able to find infected files and either cut out the malicious code or remove the offending files if less drastic remediation isn’t possible....

Of course the world is a very different place, making the basic act of pulling up your EV for a charge is a potentially complicated process. While those standards will inevitably shift— after all, modern EVs are still rapidly evolving— here’s a guide to current different charging standards and how to make life with your electric vehicle as streamlined as possible. EV Charging Levels at a Glance Electric vehicle charging receptacles come in several forms, just as the home videocassette market saw warring VHS and Betamax formats vying for supremacy....

Here’s how it breaks down if you want to rent a movie from Apple: Macs running the Catalina version of macOS: Apple TV app Macs running the Mojave version and earlier of macOS: iTunes iOS devices: Apple TV app Apple TV: Movies App Windows-based PCs: iTunes Requirements to Rent and Watch Movies From Apple To rent movies from Apple, you’ll need an Apple ID with a valid credit or debit card on it....

Types of Spreadsheet Data Spreadsheets are composed of columns and rows that create a grid of cells. Typically, each cell holds a single item of data. Here’s an explanation of the three types of data most commonly used in spreadsheet programs: Text data, also called labels, is used for worksheet headings and names that identify columns of data. Text data can contain letters, numbers, and special characters such as ! or &....

Purpose of the WORKDAY Function The WORKDAY function finds the start or end date of a project or assignment when given a set number of work days. The number of work days automatically excludes weekends and any dates that are identified as holidays. The WORKDAY function you use depends on the results you want, which may include one of the following: Find the end date for a project with a set number of work days following a given start date....

The newest beta version of iOS 15 lets you train your phone to recognize you while half your face is covered with a mask. You’ll no longer have to pull your mask down and risk spreading your germs to unlock your phone in public, and you’ll be able to authenticate Apple Pay, so you can go back to secure payments in the supermarket. It’s taken a while, but Apple seems to have made FaceID viable again....

Users also will be able to customize their cross-app chat with unique themes and custom reactions and will also have new features like Facebook’s Watch Together capability. Facebook claims over 70% of eligible Instagram users already have this capability, according to a post on the Messenger News blog Currently, Facebook has three chat themes, with more in the works. There is an Astrology art suite based on the Zodiac signs, a theme based on popular Colombian singer J Balvin, and a “cottagecore” theme....

What Is an External DAC and What Is It Used For? An external DAC is a separate component not built into a player that has many popular uses for audiophiles, gamers and computer users. The most common use of an external DAC is to upgrade the DACs in an existing CD or DVD player. Digital technology is changing constantly and even a five-year-old CD or DVD player has DACs that have probably seen improvements since that time....

There are a lot of Fitbit fitness trackers to choose from these days, making it harder to decide on any of them. Thanks to Google’s latest announcement, we now have three more models to consider: The Sense 2, Inspire 3, and Versa 4. Each of the new Fitbits has been built so that they’re a little bit thinner, which Google says makes them more comfortable to wear than earlier designs....

Facebook’s Stories smart glasses may inspire digital camera manufacturers. Stories glasses have two front-facing cameras users can control with verbal commands. Nikon has already found a way to get rid of the mechanical shutter, and Canon has filed a patent for an electronic shutter button, so it seems we’re well on our way to a shutter buttonless digital camera. This prediction makes some sense: The high-tech components inside cameras continue to shrink....

Data breaches have become an unfortunate—and constant—occurrence these days, to the point that even major video game companies aren’t immune. Bandai Namco, the publisher behind From Software’s Elden Ring, has admitted as much in a statement explaining a recent hack. The breach took place on July 3, with a third-party (unidentified) gaining access to several of the company’s internal systems—particularly in “Asian regions (excluding Japan).” During that time, it’s possible that customer information pertaining to the “Toys and Hobby Business” had also been compromised....

While the typical solution is to get either a surge protector or power strip, these options have important differences to consider. Most surge protectors are also power strips, but power strips are not necessarily surge protectors. You’ll often find them in the same aisle at the hardware or store. But you should know the difference before buying. What Is a Surge Protector? While power strips are basically multi-plug extension cords, surge protectors are designed to keep electronic equipment safe from electrical surges or spikes....

Several security exploits were discovered or reported in Google’s Chrome web browser, specifically for Windows machines. The Stable channel update (103.0.5060.114) addresses flaws that would allow remote attackers to take control of a system through Javascript, memory buffer, or memory allocation vulnerabilities. Only one of the highlighted security issues seems to have been actively exploited openly, but CVE-2022-2294, as it’s known, could lead to a lot of damage or other problems....

For the average user, there’s nothing better for home Wi-Fi than a mesh network. Rather than have a single Wi-Fi router that you can optionally add separate extender devices to, mesh networks spread the signal across multiple small nodes to ensure smooth, seamless coverage throughout your home. Google’s Nest Wi-Fi is one of the most prominent and alluring options in the game. Released in late 2019, Nest Wi-Fi improves upon the original Google Wi-Fi hardware with faster speeds and more refined-looking hardware that can blend into your home—rather than stick out like a sore thumb as most routers do....

The search engine giant just announced it’s in the midst of updating the design language of its apps to match the look and feel of iOS, according to a Twitter thread by lead app designer Jeff Verkoeyen. What will this look like in practice? The changes will be subtle in some aspects, such as featuring more rounded buttons to match iOS standardization, and more overt in others, with revamped banners, floating action buttons, bottom navigation tabs, and a lot more....