Thunderbolt is fast. Really fast. And more than that, it offers a really fat pipe so that you can pump all kinds of data streams through it, simultaneously, with no slowdowns. You can, for instance, hook up a monitor or two, some SSD drives, plus audio gear, an ethernet connection, and more, and they all just work via a single port on the side of your laptop. And it can power all that gear, too....

Import Music From Your Library In picking a song to use, consider the mood you want to set for your video, and also consider who’s going to be seeing the final product. If the video is only intended for home and personal viewing, you can feel free to use any music you want. If you want to share your movie publicly or make money off of it in any way, only use music to which you own a copyright....

Fresco recently came out on the iPhone, and Lifewire spoke to Adobe’s Bryan O’Neil Hughes and Kyle Webster via video chat to find out more about the app and about painting on a glass screen. “We believe that the iPad is the best place to do drawing and painting,” said O’Neil Hughes, “but it’s not the device you have with you every minute of the day. That’s the phone.”...

AIM Mail IMAP Settings Before you set up an email client to use your AIM Mail account, get the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) server settings. If you set up an email client and can’t receive AIM Mail, check the settings. The AIM Mail IMAP server settings used to access AIM Mail messages and folders through any email client are: AIM Mail IMAP server address: imap.aim.comAIM Mail IMAP username: Your full AIM Mail email address (such as example@aim....

Finding a stylish fitness tracker can be a challenge, but the Amazfit GTS obliges with a petite design and comfortable build for everyday wear. Available in six colorful silicone band options and a crisp AMOLED display, this fashionable wearable continuously monitors heart rate, sleep, and offers custom tracking for 12 different popular workouts. I used this device for a little over a week while sleeping, hiking, and running to see how this stylish tracker delivered....

Design and Controls: Decent enough app and a nearly flawless controller Luna isn’t a traditional game console, so there isn’t much design to speak of in terms of hardware. The two important elements here are the Luna app, which operates as an Android app on Fire TV and a web app in Chrome and Safari, and the controller that’s technically optional. The Luna app, both the Fire TV version and the web app version, is well-designed enough, without a whole lot to really stand out or impress....

This “zero-click” exploit was found by Citizen Lab researchers at the University of Toronto on September 7. Apple was informed of the exploit right away and has since issued a patch to address the problem. While the exploit was likely being used for specific targets like activists and reporters, it’s recommended that everyone install the new patch if they’re able. Without the security update, hackers can infect a given Apple device (computer, phone, tablet, or even watch) just by sending an image....

The iOS 12.5.6 update fixes a vulnerability that could have allowed malicious websites to run arbitrary code, something that shouldn’t normally be possible. But unlike some phone makers, Apple’s security update wasn’t for its latest iPhone 13—that had already been patched. Instead, this update was for much older devices, including the iPhone 5s. That phone was released in 2013, and the fact that it’s still receiving security updates is a notable one that companies like Samsung and Google can’t always compete with....

To celebrate a half-century of pressing joysticks and mashing buttons, the company is pulling out all of the stops, including an intriguing partnership with Google Stadia. Google’s cloud gaming platform will soon be home to several Atari classics like Breakout, Centipede, and Asteroids. Of course, video game graphics have come a long way since (checks notes) 1972, so these Stadia releases will all be updated to reflect current-generation standards as part of Atari’s Recharged series....

With the DS-1W, Boss has given one of its oldest models its Waza Craft makeover, which is Boss terminology for keeping the original parts intact, but adding some fancy modern boutique options. Boss arguably invented the guitar effects pedal, and still has a reputation for quality and incredible reliability. Its Waza range doesn’t mess with this reputation, perfectly balancing vintage appeal with modern tweaks, and shows how Boss continues to be one of the most important names for guitarists....

To directly connect a USB flash drive to your Fire tablet, you need to use a compatible USB OTG cable. All Fire tablets support USB OTG, but not all USB OTG cables work with every Fire device. The adapter you need depends on whether your Fire tablet has a USB-C or micro-USB port. When shopping for a USB OTG cable, make sure it is compatible with your specific model. To find your Fire tablet’s model, go to Settings > Device Options and look under About Fire Tablet....

The Good Beautiful, iPhone-specific interfaceProductivity-focusedExcludes unnecessary features The Bad No group/shared to-do featuresTask-based lists only (no date-specific lists)To-do length limited to screen width A Quick Look Priced at less than $5, Clear is unlike any other to-do list app we’ve used. It takes the fullest advantage of the iPhone’s multitouch interface of any to-do list app we’ve tested, using swipes and pinches to not just control the screen you’re looking at but not also navigate through the app....

How to Cut a Picture Into a Shape With Photoshop CC Open the picture you want to cut into a shape and perform the following steps: The picture layer is cropped to the shape below it. The Layers palette shows the clipped layer indented with an arrow pointing down at the shape layer to show they are joined in a clipping group. Both layers are independent, so you can select the move tool and adjust the size and position of the picture or the shape....

How to Compact Folders in Mozilla Thunderbird Select File > Compact Folders. If your folders are large and you deleted lots of messages since the last compacting, this process may take some time. How to Compact Folders Automatically You can set up Mozilla Thunderbird to free disk space automatically—with or without prompting. Here’s how: Folder Compacting Options and Settings To compact a folder when prompted, select Compact Now under Do you wish to compact all local and offline folders to save disk space....

You can discover more about how to use the Recovery HD volume in our guide to using the Recovery HD volume to reinstall or troubleshoot macOS. Create Your Own Mac Recovery HD on Any Drive Apple also created a utility called OS X Recovery Disk Assistant that can create a copy of the Recovery HD on any bootable external drive you have connected to your Mac. This is good news for the many Mac users who would like to have the Recovery HD volume on a drive other than the startup volume....

Dash Camera Alternatives Although no one device can beat a high quality, dedicated dash camera in every aspect, there are a handful of alternatives that may do the trick: Smartphone appsDigital camerasSurveillance devices The first two alternatives are going to work best as forward-facing cams that record the road while you’re driving, while the last one is meant for recording the interior or exterior of a parked vehicle. Smartphone Apps as Dash Cams Dash camera apps are available on all major operating systems....

How to Delete Duplicates on iPhone and iPod There’s no feature built into the iPhone or iPod that you can use to identify and delete duplicate songs. Instead, you have to locate and delete duplicates in iTunes on a computer and then sync the changes to your mobile device. View and Delete iTunes Duplicates The View Duplicates feature of iTunes shows all the songs that have the same song name and artist name....

We have to reiterate just how easy it is to use Disk Drill. The interface is very clean and open, so finding the volume you want to recover files from couldn’t be easier. Plus, all the options are just a click away, so you’re not fumbling through menu buttons to find what you need. Disk Drill Features Some of the features included in Disk Drill are advanced but they’re all easy to use thanks to the time they put into making every bit of this tool simple for everyone....

The History of USB Let’s take a look at this history of the USB standard. iMac 2012 and lateriMac Pro 2017 and lateriPad Pro 2016 and later (with a Lightning-to-USB adapter)Mac mini 2012 and laterMacBook Air 2012 and laterMacBook Pro 2012 and laterMac Pro 2013 and later USB 1.x USB 1.1 provided a plug-and-play connection that supported speeds from 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps) to 12 Mbps. USB 1.1 wasn’t a speed demon, but it was fast enough to handle mice, keyboards, modems, and other low-speed peripheral devices....

Design: Looks good and works well At 3.9 x 3.9 x 5.8 inches, the Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is a whopping 3.5 inches shorter than the previous generation (though it gained 0.6 of barely noticeable width). Wrapped in the same fabric as the new Echo Dot and Echo Show 5, the Echo Plus looks much more friendly and actually fits in with our home decor. At 27.5 ounces, it weighs a little less than the old Echo Plus as well....