The PSP was not as powerful as its full-size console cousins, the PlayStation 2 or the PlayStation 3. Still, it surpassed the original Sony PlayStation in computing power. PSP’s Evolution The PSP went through several generations during its 10-year run. Subsequent models reduced its footprint, becoming thinner and lighter, improved the display, and added a microphone. A larger redesign came in 2009 with the PSPgo, and the budget-conscious PSP-E1000 was released in 2011 with a lower price point....

Whether someone gifted you with a previously owned iPad or you bought a new one, you’re bound to have some questions. To answer some of them, let’s take a look at what comes with the iPad. Unboxing the iPad In addition to the device, the box contains an insert with a diagram of the hardware and a quick explanation of how to set it up for first-time use. The box also includes a cable and an AC adapter....

It’s available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server operating system. Windows 11 calls these tools Windows Tools. Below is a list of programs you’ll find in Administrative Tools, complete with summaries, which versions of Windows they appear in, and links to more details about the programs, if we have any. What Are Administrative Tools Used For? The programs can be used to schedule a test of your computer’s memory, manage advanced aspects of users and groups, format hard drives, configure Windows services, change how the operating system starts, and much, much more....

Food-tech company NotCo recently released its plant-based milk, called NotMilk, that looks and tastes like dairy milk, to Whole Foods stores nationwide. The company has mastered the art of creating plant-based foods that taste, feel, and look just like their animal-based counterparts using AI. “To me, you have more than 400,000 species of plants in this world that you can explore, and we have no idea what they can do,” NotCo founder and CEO Matias Muchnick told Lifewire in a phone interview....

Causes of Alexa Smart Home Group Errors Alexa smart home group errors can appear in several ways: The name of the group is already in use.The Philips Hue integration has thrown an error.Alexa can’t find the device. These errors tend to appear when setting up a group or when trying to execute commands through the Alexa to the group. By default, Alexa presents several choices for smart home groups, including Dining Room, Bedroom, and Den....

The Audio CD Format CD stands for compact disc. Compact disc refers to both the disc and the digital audio playback format developed by Philips and Sony. The format refers to audio that is digitally encoded like computer data (1s and 0s) into pits on a disc through a process called PCM. PCM is a mathematical representation of audio and music in digital form. The first CD recordings were manufactured in Germany on August 17, 1982....

Famed programmer John Carmack recently said Facebook would allow root access to the standalone Oculus Go VR headset. The move could let developers and users make a wide variety of software modifications to the Go. “In the current ecosystem, an Oculus headset requires a Facebook account,” Ben Harraway, of virtual reality developer Lumen Digital, told Lifewire in an email interview. “It’s a barrier to entry that some users feel uncomfortable with....

Adding and Using the AnimDessin2 Plug-In Once you’ve done that you can start up Photoshop and it will automatically add it to your program, so let’s walk through its features and how to use it! Now super quickly before we start, this is taking you through how to animate in Photoshop using the AnimDessin2 extension.​ If you don’t have that extension this won’t be super helpful past some initial tests, and since AnimDessin2 is free we would really strongly recommend you get it even if you’re just thinking of experimenting with animating in Photoshop....

With iOS 15 seeing its full release Tuesday, you now can install it and start taking advantage of all the new features—including spatial audio through Dolby Atmos. This will provide you with a sort of simulated surround sound that makes it sound like various instruments and vocals are coming from all around you. In the case of dynamic head tracking, it even gives these audio elements a fixed point in virtual space that changes dynamically....

According to a recent support page, Apple said that the magnets and electromagnetic fields in some Apple products might interfere with some medical devices. The reasoning behind this is because some medical devices—Apple names implanted pacemakers and defibrillators as two examples—might contain sensors that respond to these magnets when they are in close contact. Apple is recommending that customers keep their Apple devices and medical devices at a safe distance of at least 6 inches from each other....

The tech giant said it turned away 215,000 of the apps for privacy violations, prevented more than 3 million stolen cards from making purchases, and deactivated 244 million customer accounts, among other actions. “It takes significant resources behind the scenes to ensure these bad actors can’t exploit users’ most sensitive information, from location to payment details,” Apple wrote in its announcement. “While it’s impossible to catch every act of fraud or ill intent before it happens, thanks to Apple’s industry-leading anti-fraud efforts, security experts agree the App Store is the safest place to find and download apps....

Why Does My Apple Watch Dictation Not Work? There could be any number of reasons dictation isn’t working on your Apple Watch. It could be a hardware or software error or something completely different. And the error can appear in many ways, too, but the most common is “Hey Siri” won’t respond when you want to dictate a message, or you can open dictation, but once you speak, it just says “Processing…” and never actually creates the words you spoke....

What Is an ASCX File? A file with the ASCX file extension is an ASP.NET Web User Control file that stands for Active Server Control Extension. Basically, ASCX files make it easy to use the same code across multiple ASP.NET web pages, saving time and energy when building a website. For example, a number of ASPX files on a website might link to a single ASCX file that contains code for the site’s navigation menu....

Design: Sleek, stylish, and slightly gamer-esque The Asus Zephyrus G14 is remarkably restrained as gaming products go, aside from the sci-fi keyboard font and a few conspicuous design elements. There’s no RGB or glowing red LEDs, though if you opt for the more expensive model the rear of the screen features a programmable LED dot display. It’s thin and light and incredibly portable given the power packed inside. Its 14-inch size is an excellent middle ground between portability and ease of use....

What Is an ATOM File? A file with the ATOM file extension is an Atom Syndication Format file saved as a plain text file and formatted like an XML file. ATOM files are similar to RSS and ATOMSVC files in that they’re used by frequently updated websites and blogs to publish content to Atom feed readers. When someone subscribes to an Atom feed through a feed reader tool, they can stay updated on any new content that the site publishes....

Whether or not your addition to a group by someone on your friends list was well intended, it can be annoying to deal with. What Happens When You Are Added to a New Group All groups require member approval by either an admin or another group member, depending on the group’s settings. In the case of public and closed groups, anyone can see the list of members of the group, its name, and topic....

Installing Apps on 4th and 5th Gen Apple TV: Yes If you have the 4th generation Apple TV, which Apple introduced in Sept. 2015, or the Apple TV 4K, aka the 5th generation model, that debuted in Sept. 2017, you can download Apple TV apps to it. Those versions of the Apple TV are built around the idea that, as Tim Cook said when introducing the 4th gen. model, apps are the future of television....

By helping you avoid skid conditions, ABS allows you to maintain better control over your vehicle. According to a study performed by Monash University, vehicles with ABS are 35 percent less likely to be involved in certain types of accidents than vehicles that do not have ABS. How Do Anti-Lock Brakes Work? Anti-lock brakes work by sensing the motion of each wheel. If you depress the brake pedal and the wheel sensors detect a skid condition, the ABS jumps into action....

Fortunately, all this frantic clicking and checking for new mail is not necessary. Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, and Outlook Express can do it all for you, regularly and automatically. Why Set Automatic Mail Checking? For example, if you are expecting important mail to arrive regularly aver the course of the day you might want to know if new mail has arrived every 10 minutes. Or perhaps you find constant alerts that email has arrived to be a distraction and only want to check it once or twice a day....

What Do You Need in an Amp? Every car sound system has an amplifier of some sort, but most are built into head units. If you’ve ever cranked up the volume on the stereo and noticed a lot of distortion, it is likely due to the underpowered, built-in amp. The power-handling characteristics of your speakers also come into play, but a good amp can do wonders even in a stock setup....