Get Skype Most new Chromebooks run apps found in the Google Play Store, opening an array of functionality not previously available on Chrome OS. One popular app is Skype, which lets you communicate online through voice, video, and text-based chat. To find out whether your Chromebook model supports Google Play apps, open the Settings app. If you scroll down the interface but cannot find a section for Google Play Store, your device cannot install the Skype app....

What’s New With the Redesigned Apple TV Remote? The Apple TV 4K Siri remote (2021) has seen a total overhaul since the first generation Siri remote that first shipped with the Apple TV 4K (2017). Most of the aesthetic changes made with the 2017 version have been rolled back, with this remote featuring a silver aluminum casing and circular navigation button that will look familiar if you’ve used a second or third-generation Apple TV....

How Does It Work? To use the virtual trackpad, put two fingers on the screen, or do a long press on the space key. When the keys on the keyboard go blank, the trackpad is active. To move the cursor, leave your fingers on the screen and move them around just as you would on a normal trackpad. The cursor follows your movement. When the virtual trackpad is on, you can move anywhere on the display, and it will act as one giant trackpad....

What Is a 000 File? A file with the 000 file extension is most likely an Indexing Service data file used to store file locations so that the Windows operating system can perform file searches. Another type of file that uses the 000 file extension is the Virtual CD ISO format. You’ll almost always see these alongside a VC4 file. The Trend Micro antivirus program uses this extension, too, for a format that stores patterns that help it recognize new malware threats....

If your computer has been compromised and infected with a virus or other malware you need to take action to keep your files from being destroyed and also to prevent your computer from being used to attack other computers. Here are the basic steps you need to perform to get back to normal after you’ve been hacked. Was your smartphone hacked? Here’s what to do. Isolate Your Computer In order to cut the connection that the hacker is using to “pull the strings” on your computer, you need to isolate it so it can’t communicate on a network....

Unlike some sites, this one lets you browse free books by language. You can also search by author and genre. The ManyBooks Articles page is another handy way to browse their collection, with articles such as “Books Like Hatchet” and book reviews. Downloading books requires a free account login. Then, you’re then given several download options, such as EPUB, PDF, FB2, RTF, HTML, and more. They’re also readable online through the site’s built-in book reader....

Sizing Up Your Headphones Most on-ear and over-ear headphones don’t have swappable tips for custom-fit satisfaction. Choosing headphones with thicker padding may seem obvious, but more aspects affect overall comfort than plush ear cushions. Weight is a consideration, but lighter headphones can be as likely to generate a sore feeling over time as heavier ones. Headphones exhibit unique variations in details that can make a difference in your comfort. What works for someone else may not be comfortable for you....

That said, technology always pushes forward and standards take a long time to mature, so we’ve always been on a path to a 6G world. If anything, the idea of 6G this early in the development of 5G simply indicates how quickly this technology moves forward. We’ve managed to go from 1G to 5G in such a relatively short amount of time, so 6G is just the natural progression towards faster and better wireless connectivity....

Countless types of collages can be designed one these sites that offer hundreds of templates and styles that make the process quick and easy. Each collage maker has numerous layouts so you can use just one photo or a dozen. Their tools will help you tweak and change the design so it looks great and is uniquely yours. Here are some notable features: Autofill option automatically populates the template with the images you’ve selectedLets you add photos from Facebook and Google PhotosThe background color, spacing between images, and total width and height can be adjusted to your likingLots of collage layout presets are available but you can also make your ownSeveral patterns are available for free that can be applied to the backgroundA huge catalog of built-in graphics and photos can be used in your collage for free, as well as some shapesThere’s a text tool included that can be heavily customized...

This article covers eight easy ways to fix the most common reasons your iPhone isn’t making the sounds it should. Reasons Why the Speaker on Your iPhone Isn’t Working During Calls, Notifications, or Other Situations Fixing an iPhone when a speaker doesn’t work isn’t necessarily hard, but it can be tricky. That’s because many things can potentially cause an iPhone’s speaker to remain silent. For example, the phone could be on mute without you realizing it, Bluetooth might be sending the sound somewhere else, or audio output settings might be messing things up....

As pointed out by Twitter user @Wario64, it’s possible to purchase a 12-month subscription to PlayStation Now (Sony’s game streaming service) for $59.99. While that may not sound significant, it’s actually a pretty big deal as a PS Now subscription will convert to the new $120 PlayStation Plus Premium plan in June, which nets you a $60 savings for the top tier. To clarify, in its initial announcement, Sony said, “When the new PlayStation Plus service launches, PlayStation Now will transition into the new PlayStation Plus offering and will no longer be available as a standalone service....

Adjusting 3D Printer Settings: A Little Heat and Speed Change Helpful hint: An easy cheat if you don’t want to try and modify things by hand is to make use of dual print heads using one extruder for the model and one for a raft, making sure to enable purge walls. This causes the print head to move away from the model, thus letting the model layer cool, retracts filament, wipes it on the purge wall, repeats for the second extruder, thus automatically creating a cooling of the model layers and speed reduction at the model print area....

Mutiny is among a growing number of startups that use AI to customize sites for specific readers. The company claims its technology learns from user activity and can even rewrite website copy. “Brands can tailor individual messages to customers using the language the customers prefer,” Assaf Baciu, the chief operating officer of Persado, a company that uses AI to generate personalized web copy, told Lifewire in an email interview. “This gives them the ability to scale that’s only possible with AI....

While it’s sometimes nice to receive news, ads, and other items relevant to your particular locale, some web surfers are not comfortable with apps and pages that employ this data to customize their online experience. Keeping this in mind, browsers give you the opportunity to control location-based settings accordingly. The tutorials below detail how to use and modify this functionality in several different popular browsers. Google Chrome Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers available, Here’s how to disable its geolocation services:...

Design: Extraordinarily thin, without visual touches The small size serves as a good look for the device, as it will sit under your TV (or on the wall) in as unassuming a way as possible. The whole device is smooth matte black with a soft mesh speaker lining. It sports six buttons on the top and a series of bright indicator LEDs. It’s meant to be a minimalist soundbar, and in our opinion, it achieves this goal really well....

First up is something called the Circle of Support. This handy feature widens the caregiving net, allowing up to ten people to share duties. Co-caregivers are now called “circle members” and each person will receive daily health and status alerts on their smartphone or tablet. Circle members can include spouses, cousins, friends, or even neighbors. The primary caregiver or the person receiving care can remove people from the circle at any time by accessing the Alexa app....

The new MacBook Air with Apple’s custom M1 chip looks a whole lot like the old MacBook Air, but looks can be deceiving. While the line didn’t receive any major physical overhauls for the late 2020 edition, the inclusion of Apple’s ARM-based M1 processor lifts the lightest MacBook to new heights. With impressive processor power and benchmark results, whisper-quiet operation, and all-day battery life, all loaded into a familiar lightweight form factor, the M1 MacBook Air is an impressive machine....

The new MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 is the best laptop Apple has ever produced. The combination of terrific display, incredible speed, and stellar battery life make the Pro a must-buy for anyone who depends on their laptop to speed through demanding computing tasks. Of course, this level of performance comes with a high price tag, starting at $2499. The MacBook Pro offers a window into a new kind of computing experience for those who can stomach the hefty price....

The tech giant will use Shazam’s technology to identify artists or labels of the small clips and samples in DJ and dance mixes so they can be properly compensated and credited on the platform, according to TechCrunch. Apple is the first music streaming platform to offer a fair fee for artists involved in these mixes and tracks. Shazam’s identifying tech also will benefit listeners. The Verge notes that Apple Music subscribers will be able to see the name of individual tracks while listening to a mix, skip songs within the mix, and save songs to their library....

Initially spotted by TechCrunch, the new app, which became available earlier this month, is called Siri Speech Study. It asks you to share your Siri voice requests with Apple and provide any feedback you may have about your experience with Siri. The app is available for iOS users in the US, Canada, Germany, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Taiwan, so it appears the Siri study will be a broad one....