I used the Versa 3 as my go-to tracker for runs, walks, and telling time, too. Overall it was almost unnoticeable on my wrist, when I could get the right fit, though I didn’t always have the easiest time interacting with it. Design: Sleek and smart-looking The Fitbit Versa 3 resembles prior versions of the model, though with softer and more rounded edges meant to better contour to the wrist and offer faster response times, according to Fitbit....

Twitter offers a tool to search your email contacts to find people to follow, but that isn’t the best place to start. Many experts recommend taking a targeted approach to following people on Twitter and start with a few experts in your field, especially if you want to build an effective Twitter stream on subjects that interest you. Follow Other People Find people with interests similar to yours and follow them....

On Sunday, Google responded to complaints from a Pixel 6 user regarding the smartphone’s fingerprint scanner. According to Google’s response, many users have experienced slow responses from the Pixel 6’s fingerprint scanner because of enhanced security algorithms. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer any real details on this enhanced security, but it did link to several troubleshooting steps that users can follow. Based on the support documents, Google recommends avoiding brightly lit areas when trying to enter your fingerprint....

Protocol reports that Google TV, Chromecast, and select smart TVs from Sony, TCL, and others likely will add free streaming channels to their lineup soon (-ish). Several industry insiders are saying that Google has been meeting with ad-supported free streaming channels lately. This could possibly result in free channels popping up in the rotation as early as this fall, though Protocol points out the announcement could be held until early 2022....

The newest Google Authenticator update, version 3.2.0 of the iOS app, has added a feature called Privacy Screen that makes revealing authentication codes even more secure. By setting up the Privacy Screen option you’ll be able to require the app to verify your identity via Touch ID or Face ID before it will display your two-factor authentication codes. As MacRumors points out, you previously needed to use Touch ID or Face ID in order to export accounts, however, it was not an option for simply displaying your 2FA codes in the app....

Hades is a ridiculously popular game of the roguelike, or rogue-lite, variety. Other people can debate about the distinction, but it’s a procedurally generated dungeon crawler with some carryover between runs. Hades is a heartfelt story that takes place in the Underworld, where fickle Olympian gods can add to the danger or help you overcome it. After 45 hours of play, I finally beat the game and put my Nintendo Switch down long enough to share some thoughts....

Your two choices are a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD). Both have advantages over the other, and what you end up going with depends on which attributes are most important to you. Overall Findings Both HDDs and SSDs perform the same task. They store and access information on your computer. If budget is your biggest concern, however, a hard disk drive will cost less for the same amount of storage....

What Is a Password Manager? A password manager is a software application that allows you to store, generate and manage all your passwords in one location. It can also save your sign-in URLs and online credentials such as usernames, credit card numbers, PINs, and answers to your security questions. Think of password managers like a virtual vault. When you start using one, you have to create a “master password” to use to log into your account whenever you need to access your stored passwords—or whenever you need to save or generate a new one....

What Is Grubhub? Grubhub partners with restaurants in your area to offer delivery for ones that don’t normally deliver, while also offering a convenient online ordering system for the ones that do. Everything is handled through Grubhub, which gives customers the flexibility to sign into one place and order nearly anything. How Does Grubhub Work? Even though Grubhub works with so many different restaurants, it’s easy to use and work with....

Harper is the co-founder and CEO of Truss, a tech consulting firm that helps product, design, and engineering teams produce high-quality and human-centric software and processes. Harper launched Truss in 2011 with a mission of helping companies figure out their technical needs and improving their tech processes. The company develops software and trains tech teams to continue the work themselves. Truss has helped companies rebuild their digital documentation systems, revamp online product suites, and more....

Nifty enhancements for Google Workspace include tools for categorizing your focus time in Google Calendar and Chat, and enhanced ways to join Google Meet. The overhaul is intended to make Workspace, a collection of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, better suited for remote workers. “For example, you could provide one-click access to clients that use another calendar system or internal departments that are on another system.” Set Your Time Zone One key new feature in Workspace for mobile workers is the ability to set your statuses, such as out of office and working hours....

Jay-Ann Lopez, the creator of Black Girl Gamers (BGG), isn’t just advocating for more women in gaming, but more women of color in gaming and a more inclusive and diverse atmosphere for all gamers. In an industry that’s largely dominated by white males, BGG is here to change that. “I want my legacy to be known as one of the people who diversified gaming in general and changed the landscape of gaming in different ways,” Lopez told Lifewire in a phone interview....

A Consumer Reports survey revealed that over 50 percent of car shoppers consider fuel economy a significant, even critical, part of their shopping decision. Charging Your EV at Home For most drivers, charging at home is the most convenient. Almost 90 percent of EV owners charge their electric vehicles at home, according to a recent J.D. Power study. The average EV driver will note an extra $20 to $30 tacked onto their utility bill every month, but that average depends on several factors: where you drive, how much you drive, what you drive, and how you drive can all impact how much it will cost you to charge your electric vehicle at home....

While the work to bring faster internet speeds to consumers worldwide is still ongoing, there’s more to getting those fast speeds than just laying down new wire or infrastructure. In fact, the work being put into expanding fiber and 5G capability is useless without the proper technology to translate those networks into reliable connections for users. We’re a long way from the full realization of what 5G can be, but tech like Qualcomm’s 10-gigabit 5G modem could help make all the difference in pushing wireless connectivity forward even more....

Google finally revealed the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in August, giving users their first glimpse at the company’s upcoming Android smartphone lineup. While it might be tempting to think the move could oust Samsung as the top Android manufacturer, experts say it’s more likely to help foster better competition and innovation. “Although hardcore tech enthusiasts might think the new Google Pixel models should dominate the Android market, the reality is that Samsung’s existing leadership position and a strong pipeline of upcoming models like the Galaxy S22 will ensure the Android market remains highly competitive,” Tim McGuire, the CEO of Mobile Klinik, told Lifewire in an email....

How to Add Columns in Sheets Spreadsheets are made up of columns and rows, and to use them effectively it’s important to know how to change them to incorporate the information you want to track or the data you want to manipulate. To add a column to a Sheet: How to Remove Columns in Google Sheets Let’s say the new column isn’t working out and you want to remove it. How to Hide Columns in Google Sheets Instead of removing a column permanently, maybe you want to look at your data without that column just temporarily....

How to Add a Channel From the Roku Channel Store It’s easy to add channels directly from your Roku device, Roku.com, or through the Roku mobile app. Add Channels From a Roku Device Use your Roku remote to navigate to the Roku Channel Store. Add Channels From the Roku Mobile App Make sure to install the Roku mobile app for iOS or Android. Once installed, use this app to manage your Roku channels....

How to Add a New Color Category in Outlook Use categories in Microsoft Outlook to organize all kinds of items including email messages, contacts, and appointments. When you assign the same color to a group of related items such as notes, contacts, and messages, you make these items easier to track. If any of the items are related to more than one category, assign more than one color to it. Outlook comes with a set of default color categories, but it’s easy to add your own categories or change the color and name of an existing label....

How to Back Up Microsoft Edge Favorites In Microsoft Edge, website bookmarks are favorites. If you sign into the browser using a Microsoft account, you can turn on syncing and automatically store your favorites in the cloud. If you don’t want to sign in to the browser or prefer a local copy, you can back up your Edge favorites to your local hard drive, USB drive, SD card, or whatever other location you like....

How to Block a Facebook Page or App Just as you can block people on Facebook, you can also block specific pages and Facebook apps. Here’s how to block pages and apps in a web browser. How to Block a Page in the Facebook Mobile App You can’t block organizations or apps in the Facebook mobile app, but you can block people. Go to the profile you want to block and tap the three dots below their name, tap Block, then tap Block again....