What Is a GITIGNORE File? A file with the GITIGNORE file extension is a Git Ignore file used with the version/source control system called Git. This file specifies which files and folders should be ignored in a given source code. It can be used on a per-path basis so that the rules are only applied to specific folders, but you can also create a global GITIGNORE file that applies to every Git repository you have....
According to a Google blog post, estimates are both flight-specific and seat-specific, and they show up next to the price and duration of flights in search results. Flights with low emissions have a green badge, and people can sort results, and the greenest ones show up at the top. But it’s also possible to get a search result with no low-emission flights, Google said. This can happen when flights in the search pollute more than that particular route’s median carbon emissions....
Every computer platform has its user interface conventions. This includes how it looks, how it works, and what users can expect. For example, the Mac uses the ⌘+V shortcut to paste, whereas Windows uses Control+V. And while the Mac has a single menu bar that is always at the top of the screen, Windows puts menu bars on each window. Third-party apps that don’t follow these conventions feel off, and don’t fit in....
Now the company is finally addressing overall performance, as the search engine giant just released a Google TV update that includes a number of stability, performance, and UI fixes. This is good news for those relying on the service for streaming since lag and slow app loading, among other problems, are chief complaints. The update includes several “under the hood” improvements. Not to get too deep in the tech here, but memory requirements for certain UI elements have been drastically reduced, cache management has been overhauled, and the CPU has been optimized for Google TV devices....
Types of Network Adapters Here are some of the most common types of network adapters. Network Interface Card Most modern devices come pre-equipped with a NIC, or network interface card, that’s installed on the device’s motherboard. This includes wired-capable devices, like desktops and laptops, and also tablets, cellphones, and other wireless devices. However, a network card is different in that it’s an additional device that enables wireless or wired capabilities on a device that didn’t previously support it....
However, most people want one remote control that operates all of their devices, regardless of brand. That’s what a universal remote control is for. What Is a Universal Remote Control? A universal remote control operates basic and, in some cases, advanced features of home entertainment devices from several product brands. The types of devices that a universal remote can control include TVs, CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc players, home theater receivers, soundbars, cable and satellite boxes, video game consoles, and streaming devices, such as Roku and Apple TV....
To help you get the best out of using the iOS Spotify app, take a look at this article which gives you tips and tricks – one of which could save you a heap of money. But, did you know it works out more expensive this way? You’d be forgiven for thinking that Apple wouldn’t charge for this privilege, but it does. You’ll end up paying quite a bit more than you need to....
The iPad Mini’s screen is also geared toward a 4:3 display ratio, which is better for apps and especially web browsing—most web pages are designed for a 4:3 ratio display. In contrast, Android tablets tend to have a 16:9 ratio, which is the standard widescreen dimension and is best for displaying video. Original iPad Mini The original iPad Mini measures, in inches, 7.87 by 5.3, with a depth of 0....
Headphone and speaker company Bose will start selling SoundControl hearing aids directly to customers. They’ll cost $850 a pair and come with a phone app. This might sound like an expensive product, but, in fact, the concept is quite radical. First, $850 is dirt cheap in terms of hearing aids. Second, hearing aids must usually be bought via a doctor. The result is that many users stick with the basics and work around their shortcomings....
How to Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows There are a few ways to disable a device, with one method being through the device’s properties window. When to Disable a Device in Windows Disabling a hardware device listed in Device Manager is useful if you’d like Windows to ignore the piece of hardware. Most users that choose to do this do so because they suspect that the hardware is causing some kind of problem....
These actions take place: Your list of Facebook friends is added to your Mac’s Contacts app and kept in sync with Facebook. Facebook events are added to your Calendar app. You’ll be able to post status updates to Facebook from any Mac app that supports this capability. These include Safari, the Notifications Center, Photos, and any app that includes the Share button or icon. Apps on your Mac can access your Facebook account with your permission....
Between a cacophony of expletives and exclamations is a person who believes in the radical power of authenticity. The audience of over 60,000 adoring fans across Twitch and Tiktok model themselves after their dear leader, who leads them on crusades through popular role-playing titles, most notably their branded Bad Girls Club-themed Grand Theft Auto adventures. “This has been my dream for years. I can only see myself doing this,” Porter said in an interview with Lifewire....
How Many Years Should an iPad Last? Apple usually supports a new iPad with iPadOS updates for at least five years and often several years longer. Most iPad models hold up well in performance, features, and storage over this timeframe which means that five years is a standard lifespan for any iPad. You may see more life from a high-end iPad model, such as an iPad Pro with 512GB of storage, than an entry-level model....
The current M1 Mac mini consumes 6.8W while idle, and 39W at maximum. The very first Mac mini consumed 32W/85W. That’s almost as much when idling as today’s mini uses when being driven hard. M1 doesn’t just mean long battery life for the MacBooks, it also means desktop Macs potentially can run cooler and faster, while still using less energy. And this means future M1 Macs will be able to do things that are impossible today....
With the rise of digital collectible card games like Hearthstone and Magic the Gathering, we’ve seen a subgenre rising as well; deckbuilders. While often single player games, many deckbuilders try to pull you in with promises of deep stories to explore and even deeper pools of cards to pull from. Neurodeck is a good reminder that sometimes less can be more, and that the human mind still has plenty of stories to tell without transporting us to lands far, far away....
Spotify recently began pushing a new user interface out to its desktop and web players. While the company previously had introduced the interface on mobile, it added some changes that users had been requesting and made searching a bit more difficult, since you no longer can search from any page in the app. Despite some backlash for the changes, putting more recommended content in front of users could broaden their listening habits more than just using a standard search feature....
How to Enable Emoji on iPhone To add emoji to your iPhone, install a new keyboard, which is as easy as selecting the emoji keyboard from the phone’s settings. On the Keyboards screen, you’ll see the language keyboard you chose at the initial setup of your iPhone, as well as the emoji keyboard. This means that emoji are enabled and ready to use. How to Use Emoji on iPhone With emoji added to your iPhone, you can now type emojis in practically any app....
How to Add Friends on PlayStation 5 It’s simple to add friends on PlayStation 5 and there are plenty of good reasons to do so. Here’s what to do. How to Know if Someone Has Added You as a Friend on Playstation 5 Wondering what happens when someone adds you as a friend on PlayStation 5? Here’s a quick overview of where to find the friend request. How to Change Your Playstation 5 Privacy Settings PlayStation friendships don’t have to be all one-way or be too imposing....
How to Add Effects to a TikTok Video TikTok effects are used by both casual users and popular social media influencers to make their videos more engaging and entertaining. You can also add photos to your videos. Here’s how to add video effects on TikTok. How to Add Filters to a TikTok Video While effects on TikTok are used to create dynamic or creative visuals, TikTok filters are used to make more subtle changes and function in much the same way as photo filters on Instagram....
To make a new filter in Gmail: Gmail can filter messages by From, To, or Subject fields. Look closely at Gmail’s guesses and modify them if necessary. You can also filter messages that do or do not contain certain words. You can get specific with this feature. For example, you may want to apply a filter to references to “Java” that do not also contain the word “coffee” or “island....
