A new online app called Boomy bills itself as the first record label for everyone. Boomy uses artificial intelligence to help create music. It’s one of a growing number of online services that promise to smooth the process of putting music online, promoting it, and making money, even for less popular genres. “The problem with distributing classical music from independent composers and artists needs to be addressed,” Mitchell Hutchings, a professor of music at Florida Atlantic University, told Lifewire in an email interview....

A fabric developed by a team of scientists in China could replace many of the features of modern smartphones. The new material could have applications in communications, navigation, healthcare, and safety. It’s one of many smart fabrics being developed that promises to transform clothing and other objects into displays or computers. “Compared with the conventional rigid bulky or emerging thin-film electronic devices, the electronic fabrics are highly flexible, lightweight, and breathable,” Huisheng Peng, a professor at Fudan University in Shanghai and the lead author of a recent paper on the new fabric technology, said in an email interview....

Created by Rise Science, the RISE app debuted on app stores this week with a free seven-day trial. As someone who loves their sleep, but is often exhausted during the day, I thought I’d give the app a try to see if I could understand why I feel a certain way and improve my energy levels. After a few days of using it, the RISE app has given me the tools to be more productive and more energetic throughout the day....

Stealth is a large, bright-yellow piece of exercise equipment that has three parts: a platform for you to rest your arms on while you plank; a ball to let you move around to work more muscle groups; and your phone, which sits in a tray and displays games via a free app that hypothetically enhances the shredding process by guiding you through exercises without you even knowing you’re exercising. The Stealth’s idea of having something to focus on to distract from my entire body feeling like it’s on fire, or at least provide some sneaky guidance to my workout, is a good one....

How to Access App Permissions for an Installed App To manage Windows 10 app permissions: How to Manage Systemwide App Permissions The Windows Settings provide a way to turn permissions on and off either on a global or per application basis: What Is an App Permission in Windows 10? App permissions allow programs to access specific features of your device including hardware (such as the GPS to determine your location) or software (such as your Windows Calendar)....

Add a Managed Account Managed accounts can be created from scratch or you can convert an existing non-administrator account to a managed account. First up, creating a new managed account: Before you begin, make sure you first log in with an administrator account. Convert Existing Account to Managed Account To convert an existing account to a managed account start off by making sure you are logged in with an administrator account: The new Managed Account will be created along with a new home folder or the selected existing account will be converted....

How to Back Up iPhone in macOS Catalina For many years, you had to use iTunes to back up your iPhone. Since iTunes was retired starting with macOS Catalina (10.15), you might expect that Apple Music, the program that replaced it, is where you back up your iPhone. That’s reasonable, but it’s not right. Instead, in macOS Catalina, you back up your iPhone right in the Finder. Here’s what to do: You can also back up your iPhone to your Mac over Wi-Fi....

How Do You Block Ads on Twitch? The two official ways to block ads on Twitch are to subscribe to a channel or to subscribe to Twitch Turbo. When you subscribe to a channel, you won’t see most ads on that channel. When you subscribe to Twitch Turbo, most of the ads across the entirety of Twitch will be blocked. Does a Twitch Subscription Remove Ads? Yes and no, but mostly yes....

How to Buy E-Books on iPhone or iPad Buying e-books through the Books app is easy; open the Book Store area of the app, make a selection and tap the Buy button. Before you buy e-books on your iPad or iPhone, download a sample of the book so that you can get at taste of the book before committing to it. Reading e-books you download is straightforward; use the same app that you used to buy the book....

About VLC VLC is a free and open-source multi-purpose application for audio and video playback and conversion. VLC plays a variety of video formats, including DVD media, on many operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. VLC can also encode a live feed of your desktop, called a screencast. Create a screencast to demonstrate a software product or website, instruct viewers on how to use an application, or document an error or bug to help resolve a problem....

Change Email Format in Outlook for Windows It’s easy to change the format of your Outlook email, whether it’s just for one message, replying to or forwarding a message, or if you want to set a default email format. Change Email Format When Replying to or Forwarding a Message Change Email Format for One New Message Change Default Email Format for Sending Messages To set a default email format: How to Use HTML or Plain Text Formats in Outlook....

How to Get Dark Mode on the Facebook Website Dark Mode on Facebook flips the white-and-blue color scheme to a dark gray background with white text. Dark Mode creates a darker screen that reduces eye strain (and saves battery life). Here’s how to turn it on from a browser: How to Enable Dark Mode in Facebook for iOS and Android If Dark Mode is available to you in the iOS or Android Facebook apps, here’s how to enable it:...

How to Change a Monitor’s Refresh Rate Setting in Windows Ever notice screen flicker when you’re using your computer? Do you get headaches or have unusual eye strain after normal usage? If so, you may need to change the refresh rate setting. Changing the monitor’s refresh rate to a higher value should reduce screen flicker. It could also fix other unstable display issues. The refresh rate setting in Windows is located in the advanced area of your video card and monitor properties....

How to Access the Dolphin Menu Dolphin has a variety of modes and functions, so you can customize how you use the mobile browser. Here’s a look at how to access the Dolphin menu and what its options mean. How the Dolphin Menu Items Work Here’s a look at the functionality each Dolphin menu item offers. Add Page When you tap Add Page, you have the option to Add Bookmark, Add Speed Dial, or Add Gesture....

How to Change the Mouse Cursor on Windows 10 You don’t have to stay with the default cursor. You can always make it more interesting or more visible. Windows allows you to choose among several native themes and customize the cosmetics with third-party cursor packs. Let’s change the default cursor first. How to Get a Custom Cursor in Windows 10 Windows allows you to install third-party cursor packs and pick individual pointers and cursors to your liking....

How to Change the Windows 11 Lock Screen Timeout Below are three ways to do this, but we recommend this first method for most people since it’s the easiest. Use Settings to Edit Power Settings The power options in Settings is one way to adjust how long Windows 11 stays awake. Use Control Panel to Edit Plan Settings You can customize your power plan in Control Panel to choose when to turn off the display....

Change Sleep Settings in Windows 10 To change sleep settings in Windows 10, first, access the Power & sleep settings: Change Sleep Settings in Windows 8.1 To change sleep settings in Windows 8.1: Choose a length of time in the On battery power, PC goes to sleep after drop-down menu.Choose a length of time in the When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after drop-down menu. Your changes are automatically saved....

How to Change Your Name on Zoom Before Joining a Meeting on PC or Mac If you regularly switch between personal Zoom calls and professional ones, you may find that you wish to use different names for the type of call you’re taking. It’s simple to change over whether you’re using the PC or Mac-based Zoom app. Here’s what to do. How to Change Your Name on Zoom Before Joining a Meeting on iOS or Android If you regularly use the Zoom app on your smartphone, the process to change your name is a little different....

What Is a TikTok Username? Profile images and names are an important part of any social network, and TikTok is no exception. TikTok profile photos and videos provide a visual marker for who uploaded a clip, while the usernames and display names on TikTok help users distinguish creators from one another. Knowing how to change TikTok usernames and other profile details is incredibly important for keeping your account up to date....

How to Chop Down Trees in Animal Crossing To chop down trees in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, follow these steps: One nice thing in Animal Crossing, unlike some other games, is that there’s no stamina for your character. You can chop down as many trees as you like. However, your axe will eventually wear out and break. Flimsy Axe: Breaks after 40 usesStone Axe: Breaks after 100 usesAxe: Breaks after 100 usesGolden Axe: Breaks after 200 uses....