For most of us, as long as the display is bright enough, sharp and contrasty enough, and makes our photos look good, we’re happy. But some users want more. They might need super-accurate colors for editing photos or color-grading movies. They might need the extra brightness that HDR requires. Or they might just love watching movies in a technically critical manner, yet also on a curiously small screen. These new MacBooks offer some crazy customizations to make all these folks happy....

In 2016, Apple added the Touch Bar to the MacBook Pro, a touch-screen strip that replaced the regular F-keys row at the top of the keyboard. From day one, people didn’t like it. That’s normal—some people don’t like change. But while the dislike never reached the level of hatred felt for Clippy and Comic Sans, it continued until Apple did away with it. Why was the Touch Bar so controversial?...

How to Enable Admin Commands for ARK All versions of ARK support cheat codes, also called admin commands. How you access the admin command console depends on which platform you’re using: PS4: Pause the game and press L1 + R1 + Square + Triangle.Xbox One: Pause the game and press LB + RB + X + Y.Switch: Pause the game and press L + R + X + Y.PC: Press the tab key at any time during gameplay....

The Asus Vivobook 11 sits at nearly the lowest end of the market in terms of price, but that doesn’t seem to detract from the power of the laptop you get. Considering you can often pick up this machine for well under $200, you’ll likely be expecting a bargain basement laptop with bargain basement performance. That isn’t the case. That said, this isn’t a lightning-fast computer, and there are a few corners Asus had to cut to bring it down to this price point....

Comprehensiveness Double-check whether you inserted all the necessary information required for a successful mail merge. It is relatively easy to overlook a field when you are creating your document. Pay particular attention to addresses and, more importantly, ZIP codes. You should also ensure that the greeting lines or other areas where you have inserted several fields in succession are all filled out correctly. Accuracy While this may seem like common sense, you would be surprised at how many people mess up their mail merges because they didn’t check for accuracy....

Germany-based Behringer has been making audio products since the 80s, but recently it has become known for its attractive knockoffs of well-known synthesizers. It seems to happily skirt copyrights, selling versions of classics from Moog, Oberheim, Sequential, and more, at prices that rival the software plugin versions. And often, Behringer’s versions offer features unavailable in the originals, like MIDI, or preset saving. But is this kind of copying ethical? And can these ultra-cheap devices help create a new wave of young musicians?...

With a 3D printer app, you can view files on the go, design when you need to, convert images from 2D to 3D files, and more. Whether you need to work on your 3D projects while you’re in the office, away from your desk, or at home, these are the coolest apps to check out. 3D Printer Apps for Android Thingiverse If you’re looking for 3D printing ideas or if you need to upload a recent creation, MakerBot’s Thingiverse app lets you access the Thingiverse through your Android device....

Overall Findings Both apps are effective for dating purposes and a lot of fun to use. Whichever you choose will likely come down to personal preference. Profile Customization: More Photos With Tinder, But More Personal Details With Bumble Both Bumble and Tinder make it easy for you to customize your profile, guiding you through the process along the way. Tinder’s profile asks you to enter a few more details than Bumble does before it’s all set up....

How Do I Change the Responses from Google Home? While you can’t change the Google Home wake word, you can set custom responses for your Google Assistant. When activated, your Google Home device can start custom routines, which you can use to turn on lights, change the air conditioning temperature, and more depending on the other smart devices you have in your home. You can also change your Google Home voice if you want to switch things out from the default voice....

How to Request a Change to Your Birthday on TikTok While you can easily change your username and profile picture on TikTok any time you like, it’s no longer possible to alter your TikTok birthday from the app controls. To change your age on TikTok, you’ll need to contact the app’s customer support and request a birthday update. Here’s how to do it. Why Can’t I Update My Birthday in the TikTok App?...

How to See Your Uber Rating Many Uber customers don’t realize that they have a personal rating since it’s not widely publicized. To check your Uber passenger rating, tap the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner of the Uber app. Your Uber rating appears under your name at the top of the screen, accompanied by a star icon. A five-star rating is the highest. If you do not see a rating, you haven’t taken enough trips to compile one....

Which features are included out of the box?What additional options are available from the kit?Is it compatible with OEM anti-theft systems?Are there any fuel delivery controls? Antit-heft compatibility affects whether a remote starter kit will work with the anti-theft module in your vehicle. If you don’t have an anti-theft module you can ignore this option. Similarly, additional fuel delivery controls are vital if your engine is carbureted instead of fuel injected....

The attractive design, out-of-box usability, and unique battery and energy conservation features make this the easy UPS choice for high-end PCs. CyberPower has been in the UPS business for over a decade, and it shows. The Automatic Voltage Regulation and GreenPower UPS features alone are enough reasons to choose the CP1500AVRLCD over a similar UPS. If you’re looking for the best UPS for your high-performance computer then your search is over....

Where Is a DMZ Useful? In a home network, computers and other devices typically are configured into a local area network connected to the internet using a broadband router. The router serves as a firewall, selectively filtering traffic from the outside to help ensure only legitimate messages pass through. A DMZ divides such a network into two parts by taking one or more devices inside the firewall and moving them to the outside....

At the time of the release, you needed a mid to high range PC gaming rig in order to play the game. These system requirements are quite low end when compared with system specs of current PCs; almost any Windows-based PC purchased since 2010 or so will have more than enough power to run Diablo II. Diablo II PC System Requirements - Single Player The game’s overall plot centers around the world of Sanctuary and the continuing struggle between the inhabits of the world with those of the underworld....

What Is a DIZ File? A file with the DIZ file extension is a Description In Zip file. They’re text files found within ZIP files that contain a description of the contents of the archive. Most are called FILE_ID.DIZ (for file identification). DIZ files were originally used with bulletin board systems to describe to the website administrators what files the users were uploading. This process would happen automatically by having web scripts extract the contents, read the files, and then import the DIZ file into the archive....

What Is a DOCX File? A file with the DOCX file extension is a Microsoft Word Open XML Format Document file. DOCX files are used for everything from resumes and cover letters to reports, flyers, documentation, invitations, newsletters, and more. These files usually contain text but can also include objects, styles, rich formatting, and images. Microsoft started using DOCX files in Microsoft Word beginning in Word 2007, while earlier versions of Word use the DOC file extension....

How Does Bluetooth Work? Bluetooth enables devices (such as smartphones) to transmit radio waves. This capability is built within devices, so there’s no need for any other data transmission source (such as a mobile or Wi-Fi network) to be used. You can use Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and speakers. Does Bluetooth Use Data or Wi-Fi? Anyone concerned that they might be racing through their monthly data allowance can rest assured that Bluetooth doesn’t use anything extra beyond what you’re using to connect to the internet and stream media....

Every driver package is downloaded directly through the program, and batch downloading makes it easy to get multiple device driver updates with one click. Driver Booster Capabilities Driver Booster boasts an impressive list of attributes: Works with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Window 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Millions of device drivers are supported Definitions for those devices update automatically and frequently, meaning there’s no need to manually update the program every time a new driver is added to the database A driver’s version number, size, and release date are displayed next to each driver that needs to be updated (in the Driver Details window), helping to identify the size and age of a new driver before it gets updated You can export the list of outdated drivers to a TXT file, which includes the device name, class, vendor, current and available version, hardware ID, and compatible ID Installation windows and other pop-ups are hidden to make installation as easy and quick as possible The list of drivers found in Driver Booster are labeled according to the severity of the update, two examples being Extremely Old and Old You can set up the computer to automatically reboot or shut down when the installation finishes Drivers that are already up to date are also shown, but in a separate section from the outdated ones The number of days since you last scanned with Driver Booster is shown on the main screen It also checks for outdated game components, like Microsoft DirectX Runtime An option in the settings lets you have the program auto-delete driver packages after they’ve been used for an installation, which is an easy way to make sure it’s not collecting useless junk files Tools is a section that includes some tools for fixing sound errors, correcting network failures, cleaning up data related to unplugged devices, and fixing resolution issues by cleaning up driver data....

What Is an EAP File? Some files with the EAP file extension are project files created by the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool from Sparx Systems called Enterprise Architect. Others are Adobe Photoshop exposure adjustment/settings files. These are used to store exposure, offset, and gamma correction values for images. The values are controlled within the program’s Image > Adjustments > Exposure menu. If it’s not in either of those formats, it might instead be a C-more project file associated with programming software from AutomationDirect....