Can I Listen to Music on My Samsung Galaxy Watch? You can install the Spotify app on your Galaxy watch and use it to listen to music through your phone or a connected device like Bluetooth earbuds. The Spotify app can’t play music directly on a Galaxy watch through the built-in speaker without your phone, but you can do so if you use a workaround with the Spotify desktop app or web player....

What to Consider Before Upgrading RAM If you intend to use a faster memory module in your computer, here’s a summary of things to consider before purchasing and installing it: The memory must be of the same standard (DDR3 and DDR4 aren’t cross-compatible). The PC must support the amount of RAM you’re considering. Unsupported features like ECC must not be present on the module. The memory will only be as fast as the motherboard’s limit or as slow as the slowest installed memory module....

TV Picture Quality Setting Options One way to fine-tune TV picture quality is with image or picture presets. These may include: StandardVividCinemaGameSportsUser or Custom Each preset determines how displayed images look based on the selected content sources. The User or Custom options allow adjustment of presets further according to preference. Here is how this breaks down: Brightness: Makes dark areas brighter or darker. Contrast: Makes bright areas brighter or darker. Color: Increases or decreases the saturation (intensity) of all colors in the image....

Access is, however, a complex and powerful program and can pose a steep learning curve, especially for people who are unfamiliar with basic database concepts. Access is available as a stand-alone product or in the Office Professional suite. Access is also available as part of Microsoft 365, Microsoft’s subscription-based Office product. FileMaker Pro is part of the FileMaker platform, which includes: FileMaker Pro Advanced, which includes all the Pro features as well as a set of advanced development and customization toolsFileMaker Go, which allows iPhone and iPad users access to FileMaker custom appsWebDirect, which allows users to access FileMaker databases in a web browserFileMaker Server for more robust database hosting...

Desk space is a limited and precious resource for many people, and any space-saving measure that can free up a few inches can make a big difference. The Corsair K63 Wireless accomplishes this by cutting off the numpad that characterizes full-sized keyboards, and while those extra keys can come in handy, for many people they are little more than dust collectors. It’s generally well rounded, though a bit on the tall side, and the 2....

Create a Drop-Down List on a Computer A drop-down list or other data validation method can be created and applied to one or more cells in a Sheets spreadsheet on most major desktop and laptop web browsers. However, Google Chrome is recommended for optimal performance. Modify or Remove a Drop-Down List in a Web Browser Take the following steps to modify or remove a drop-down list or other data validation criteria from a particular cell range....

Deere has made it her mission to blend the put-upon artistry of drag performance art with the casual world of at-home gaming into an assemblage of ghastly bliss. “She’s spooky, kooky, lots of lookies,” she described her brand in a phone interview with Lifewire. “I don’t want to sound conceited, but I knew I was doing something cool the day I started my Twitch. Drag is cool. I knew people would follow suit, and I knew that it was a big area of opportunity....

Why Do Modems Go Bad? Modems fail for a variety of reasons, but the most significant contributing factor is heat. Like all electronic devices, modems generate heat when in use. Since modems are typically left on all the time, they never get a chance to cool off and are generally just hot all the time. Most modems rely on passive cooling, and lower-end modems tend to lack effective passive cooling designs....

What Is a Shockproof Device? Shockproof devices usually feature a rubberized material around them meant to absorb the shock from unexpected impact. Some companies call such items drop-proof rather than shockproof. Before you purchase a shockproof hard drive, check the warranty to see what is meant by the designation and whether the company tests items after production. For shock-resistant phone cases, you need to check the item’s description to determine whether it’s supposed to survive a drop of three feet (one meter) or higher....

Do You Need a Connected Smartwatch? If you have the budget and value the convenience, a cellular smartwatch may be a smart buy. With a smartwatch that provides cellular connectivity, you don’t need to carry your phone around with you to make a call, which comes in handy when you are jogging, forget your phone at home, or don’t want to carry a big handset. You can set reminders on smartwatches, receive texts, make calls, track activity, stream music to Bluetooth headphones, and more....

The battery in your car is there to serve one purpose: to provide enough amperage to start the engine. After the engine is running, and the alternator is spinning, the battery acts as a load. If you add a second battery, it’s going to act as a second load when the engine is running because the alternator keeps both batteries charged. When One Battery Just Isn’t Enough One battery is good, so two must be better, right?...

If your iPhone has been stolen and you didn’t install the Find My iPhone app on it, don’t panic. You don’t actually need to the Find My iPhone app at all. Find My iPhone: The Service and App Are Different If your phone was stolen and you didn’t have the Find My iPhone app installed, I’ve got good news: It doesn’t matter! The Find My iPhone app isn’t required for tracking your iPhone....

Because you can download drivers directly from the software, you don’t have to worry about searching for them yourself. However, before you get started, there are some disadvantages you should be aware of. More About Driver Easy Driver Easy supports pretty much every version of Windows ever, plus offers some beyond-driver-updating features that you might find useful: Officially supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7, but also works with Windows Vista....

What Is a DXF File? A file with the .DXF file extension is a Drawing Exchange Format file developed by Autodesk as a type of universal format for storing CAD models. The idea is that if the file format is supported in various 3D modeling programs, they can all import/export the same documents with ease. This format, also called Drawing Interchange Format, is similar to the AutoCAD Drawing Database file format that uses the DWG file extension....

File Block Settings If you have certain file block settings enabled, you will not be able to open or edit older MS Office files. Checking these settings and changing them if necessary could resolve your issues. Repair a Damaged File If a file is corrupted, you might not be able to open it in Excel or Word. Using the Open and Repair tool could resolve this issue. Reset File Associations If someone changed the default file association for Word or Excel files, the program might not open as expected when you try to open a file....

You can extend battery run-time using several battery conservation methods that are known to work. About Battery Calibration Getting the best run-time out of your Mac’s battery starts with having a battery that is in good shape and calibrated. For Mac laptops that have a built-in non-user-replaceable battery (those produced after 2008), calibration is not required because the battery is calibrated at the factory. Apple maintains that over the course of the battery lifetime, calibration is not necessary....

What Is a Flipboard Storyboard? A Flipboard Storyboard is a curated mini-magazine on Flipboard that lets users create a smaller, more targeted content collection than a regular Flipboard magazine. How to Tell if You Have Access to Storyboards To get started setting up Storyboards, you’ll need to start in your account, just as you would to create a magazine. Storyboards uses a Flipboard tool called Curator Pro. However, it’s important to note that not everyone has access to Curator Pro....

The Fongo service is interesting because, unlike most Wi-Fi calling apps, you can use this one only if you’re based in Canada. Also, although you can get an unlimited number of texts and calls to your Fongo number, you can call and text for free only if you message another Canadian number or another Fongo user. Non-Canadian residents can get the premium Fongo World. More Information on Fongo Some VoIP services let you call others for free only if they also use the same service; WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype are examples....

What Is an IP Address? An internet protocol address (IP address) is a unique number assigned to a computing device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet to identify it on a network. Why IP Address Lookup Exists An IP address is a lengthy string of numbers that is difficult to remember and is susceptible to typographical errors. This is why URLs are used to go to websites. URLs are easier to remember and type correctly....

How Frame Relay Works Frame relay supports multiplexing of traffic from multiple connections over a shared physical link. It uses hardware components, including frame routers, bridges, and switches, to package data into individual frame-relay messages. Each connection uses a 10-bit data-link connection identifier (DLCI) for unique channel addressing. There are two connection types. Permanent virtual circuits (PVC) is for persistent connections that must be maintained for long periods, even if no data is actively transferred....