Ferrite shows that deep, full-featured apps can not only exist on the iPad but can be better than any other option on any platform. You could use Logic Pro to edit your podcasts on a Mac, but why bother when there’s something better suited to the task and much easier to use? Ferrite 3 even shows us how a developer can build a sustainable app business on iOS, which is a feat in itself....

On Monday, a new post from Mozilla revealed the blocking and removal of multiple add-ons used by 455,000 users. The development team first found the add-ons in June, and Mozilla says that when installed, they would misuse the proxy API that controls how Firefox connects to the internet. It could then stop users from updating their browser, which would keep them from getting access to important changes, blocklist updates, and more....

Format Command Availability The format command is available from within the Command Prompt in all Windows operating systems including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and older versions of Windows as well. However, it’s only useful from within Windows if you’re formatting a partition that can be shut down, or in other words, one that isn’t currently dealing with locked files (since you can’t format files that are in use)....

Compared to the standard operating system ping commands, these tools typically provide a graphical interface and sometimes include charts to track the statistics of ping tests over time. Computer Ping Tools There’s no shortage of Ping tools for desktop computers. Here are some of the most popular free network troubleshooting ping tools. Manage Engine Free Ping Tool ManageEngine Tools includes a polished, free ping tool as part of a suite of network tools....

Garmin just unveiled the Fenix 7 series of smartwatches via Twitter and has already updated the official product page. These new smartwatches are built with durability in mind and, as such, bring some rugged innovations to the table. Fenix 7 watches are built from ultra-durable materials, like titanium and sapphire, and include protective button guards, metal-reinforced lugs, and a hands-free multi-LED flashlight. This flashlight is especially useful for runners, as it can automatically strobe to match a runner’s cadence, alternating colors to enhance visibility and safety....

Corrupt software or programs that aren’t uninstalling properly can be forcibly removed with Geek Uninstaller, which is more than what the standard uninstall utility in Windows is able to do. More About Geek Uninstaller Geek Uninstaller is both portable and supports almost all the features anyone would expect from an uninstaller tool: Can uninstall programs in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 Switch between uninstalling desktop apps and Windows Store apps through the View menu A very organized HTML file can be created that contains a list of all the installed programs Geek Uninstaller lists each program’s name, the date on which they were installed, and how much disk space they’re occupying If you right-click any program from the list, you can view it in the Registry Editor, open its installation folder, and search the internet for more information on the program A program entry can be removed from the list of software if it’s no longer installed but is still being shown as if it were The total disk space used by all the installed programs is shown at the bottom of the program Geek Uninstaller can forcibly remove a program if the regular uninstaller method doesn’t work, which will scan the file system and registry for everything associated with the program and then let you remove them...

Google announced the new feature on its Workspace Updates blog, where it revealed that Time Insights will gradually roll out over the coming month on select Workspace plans. The purpose of Time Insights is to help people better manage their time and have more control over their schedules. The feature gives insight into how their work hours are utilized and notes what meetings a user may have on a given day....

The engineers at Google have tackled one of the biggest and most expensive issues in heating your house. Why bother to blast the furnace or the AC if there’s no one home? After all, heating and cooling account for nearly half of the average home’s utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To solve this problem, Google has added a sensor that can tell if people are inside the house or a specific room....

Overall Findings EDGE is a faster version of GSM, and TDMA is effectively obsolete. Therefore, TDMA is not a viable choice anymore. It effectively comes down to GSM and CDMA, with GSM beating out CDMA for user- and consumer-friendliness. Speed: EDGE Has the Advantage EDGE is three times faster than GSM and is built upon that standard. It is designed to accommodate streaming media on mobile devices. AT&T and T-Mobile have EDGE networks....

We assembled key Lifewire articles that will arm you with the information you’ll need to make your way through the surround sound and home theater receiver maze. Surround Sound: History and Facts of Home Theater Audio Today’s home theater surround sound experience is the result of decades of evolution. Since the early days of stereo, the race has been on to create the ultimate home listening experience for television, music, and movies....

Remove the Message Preview Pane When you open Mail on Mac, by default, you see the Mail sidebar on the left of the Mail interface. (If you don’t see this sidebar, select Mailboxes on the Favorites bar, which is beneath the toolbar.) When you select a mailbox in the Mail sidebar, each email message in that mailbox appears in a list, including the message’s sender and subject, the date you received the email, and—depending on your settings—the first line or so of the email body....

A team of researchers from NVIDIA Research and Stanford University published a recent paper demonstrating a pair of thin holographic VR glasses. The scientists also proposed new algorithms for rendering the image for improved visual quality. It’s part of an ongoing effort to make VR headsets that are comfortable to use for long periods. “Holographic display is the only viable solution so far that provides 3D images in a glasses-form factor,” Jonghyun Kim, an NVIDIA researcher and one of the paper’s authors, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Computer parts maker NVIDIA recently unveiled tools that can capture the sound of natural speech by letting you train an AI with your voice. The software also can deliver one speaker’s words using another person’s voice. It’s part of a burgeoning push to make computer speech more realistic. “Advanced voice AI technology is allowing users to speak naturally, combining many inquiries into a single sentence and eliminating the need to repeat details from the original query constantly,” Michael Zagorsek, the chief operating officer of speech recognition company SoundHound, told Lifewire in an email interview....

They look similar on-screen with the most significant difference being that with Mail.com, you can choose from more than 200 email address domains, such as usa.com, dr.com, catlover.com, coolsite.net, and many others. GMX Mail addresses are either @gmx.com or @gmx.us How Mail.com and GMX Mail Work Both services scan every incoming message for viruses, and a learning spam filter keeps the Mail.com and GMX Mail inboxes clean from malware. Flexible filters can sort incoming email into custom folders or forward messages automatically....

How Does Apple Watch Track Exercise Ring? The sensors on the Apple Watch periodically check your heart rate and movement. Once the sensors notice an increase, the watch begins keeping track of how long you’ve been doing that movement (or series of actions). Once the Apple Watch determines you’re performing a task briskly or with more intensity than usual, each minute you spend doing it is added to the exercise ring....

Cars are a blight on cities. Roads bisect neighborhoods and pollute our living and working spaces with noise and dirty air. Roads and free parking take up a huge percentage of real estate, and for what? A notion of freedom and convenience. Removing cars from cities is the way to increase livability, reduce pollution, and free up space for parks and much-needed housing. But we still need to get around, and bikes are one of the best ways to do that....

The recently released Home feature claims to give you quick access to your most relevant content. It features a revamped look and a customizable dashboard that includes a scratchpad and recently captured information. The dashboard gives Evernote a fresh shot at becoming your online corkboard and one-ups some competitors, observers say. “For many years, Evernote was my main app to keep digital documents, manage projects and tasks, and collect useful information,” Rebeca Sena, a consultant at GetSpace....

Speeds vary by your location, provider, mobile network load, and device. If you live in a large city, the speed is usually higher than the speed available in remote areas of the country. 4G and 4G LTE 4G is the fourth generation of mobile network technology. It replaces 3G and is more reliable and much faster than its predecessor. It accommodates streaming media on your phone, where its speed means you won’t see any buffering delays....

Round One, Hardware Specs-wise, these two are almost equal. They both have Bluetooth for connecting headphones and listening to e-books, they have warm front lights for comfortable late-night reading, they’re waterproof, and both have battery life measured in weeks. The main difference in hardware is that the Kindle has a 6.8-inch screen, a little bigger than the Kobo’s 6-inch unit. That’s an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on whether you value a bigger screen over portability or vice versa....

If you would like to enable unlimited streams over your home Wi-Fi, upgrade your base plan with the 4K Plus add-on for an additional $19.99 per month. In addition to getting rid of the three-device limit, the 4K Plus add-on brings you 4K support and offline playback. You can watch YouTube TV at home or when away. The only catch is that you must sign in to your account while in your home area at least once every 90 days....