Fortunately, you’re in control of most of it. Below are several common ways people destroy their own computers, and what you can do right now to drastically cut down on the chances that you’ll be one of them. Your data is the most important stuff you own. They’re your irreplaceable photos and videos, your expensive music, your school paper you’ve invested hours and hours in, etc. While it’s possible to use traditional backup software to back up continuously to an external hard drive or a network drive, it’s easier to get started with (and safer on several levels) an online backup service....

Here are 14 safe podcasts for kids to listen to without you having to worry about exposing them to unsuitable language or inappropriate topics. You might even get a kick out of one or two of them yourself. What We Like: Unlike most other podcasts, each episode of The Sesame Street Podcast is actually a video which can be downloaded using the regular podcast app and watched when offline.Each episode is self-contained, meaning kids can pick and choose their favorites to watch over and over again....

Sign in With the Appropriate Account The first time you turn on a new laptop or tablet you’re prompted to configure a few settings. You’re asked what language to use, what network you want to connect to, and if you want to turn on location services, among other things. A wizard takes you through this a step at a time. During the process, you’re asked to sign in with an existing account (or create one)....

Now, there are many excellent resume-building apps that can help you create resumes, cover letters, and more. Here are our picks for the eight best inexpensive or free resume-builder apps. Import and modify an existing resume or CV in either Word or PDF format from Dropbox or another supported repository, or start from scratch with the app’s Basic or Visual Editor. With Basic, enter category-specific information, such as work experience and education, and VisualCV populates your chosen template....

The websites below are the best places to play free online games. You’ll find hundreds of games you can dive into without worrying about spam, malware, or viruses. You’ll find various free online games on these websites, including puzzle games, action games, word games, arcade games, sports games, board games, and card games. There is something for everyone! There really is something for every type and age of game player at Pogo, and you’ll easily find a number of games that will work your brain, relax it, or put you in competition with other online players....

Scammers have been using a variety of methods to get malware onto as many computers as possible for a long time. The first computer virus, called Elk Cloner, was discovered on a Mac in 1982. In 1986, the first PC-based malware, known as Brain, was released. Malware in the 1980s and 1990s During the late 1980s, the most malicious programs were simple boot sector and file infectors spread via floppy disk....

Image stabilization is important for all camcorders, but it’s particularly crucial in those that have slow shutter speeds or long optical zoom lenses. When a lens is zoomed out to its maximum magnification, it becomes sensitive to even the slightest motion. Some manufacturers put a brand name on their image stabilization technology. Sony dubs it SteadyShot while Panasonic calls their Mega O.I.S and Pentax Shake Reduction. Each approach presents nuances but they perform the same basic function....

“Manned aircraft pilots and personnel have a lot to give to the industry,” said Tony Pucciarella, President of MissionGO, a drone delivery company, in a phone interview. “They bring a background in safety and performance that will be absolutely necessary as we expand.” Drone Deliveries Flying Ahead “This is the largest downturn in commercial air travel that the country has ever experienced,” David Nolletti, a licensed commercial pilot and management consultant for the aerospace industry, said in a phone interview....

Why Won’t My AirPods Charge or Turn On? If your AirPods suddenly stop working, you need to troubleshoot the problem. Some of the possible reasons for this issue include: AirPod batteries aren’t holding a charge.Faulty charging case battery.The Lightning cable needs to be replaced.AirPods not making good contact with the charging case.Your device needs a software update.Hardware damage to the AirPods or charging case. What Do I Do if My AirPods Won’t Turn On?...

Walmart created Vudu before selling it to Fandango in 2020. The service offers an extensive library of movies and TV titles that you can rent and stream to select media devices, smart TVs, and home-theater components that have the companion app. Devices That Support Vudu You can access Vudu on the following devices. Pay Only for the Movies or TV Shows You Want Vudu does not require a monthly subscription fee....

The Amplifi HD is a Mesh Wi-Fi System with a main router and separate mesh points that serve as satellite routers. The Amplifi system is supposed to extend Wi-Fi range, reduce dead zones, and provide better coverage. To see how Ubiquiti’s mesh system holds up to the demands of a household with multiple devices, I connected the Amplifi HD in my test home that contains roughly 50 Wi-Fi connected devices....

The tabbed browsing experience and condensed, hidden menus make AnyDesk very easy to use. Read on for more on all the details about AnyDesk, what we think about the program, and a quick tutorial on how to use it. More About AnyDesk AnyDesk works with Linux, macOS, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows server operating systems, as well as Android, iOS, FreeBSD, and Raspberry Pi Clipboard contents can be synced across the host and client computer It can be used in portable mode or you can install it like a regular program During an active remote connection, various settings are easily accessible from the menu bar AnyDesk can alter the connection to create the best possible video quality, speed, or balance between the two Other settings are also customizable like showing the remote cursor, transmitting sound, disabling control for view-only, turning off clipboard syncing, blocking the other user’s input, and taking a screenshot Files can be transferred with AnyDesk by copying them to the clipboard and then pasting them to the remote computer, but there’s also a separate file manager tool included that can be used apart from the remote access tool A remote computer can be restarted, even when AnyDesk is working in portable mode Remote printing is supported; print local files on the remote side and vice versa Connection shortcuts can be saved to the Desktop for quick access Control can be switched between sides during a session You can record the session to a video file All keyboard shortcuts can be sent to a remote computer, even Ctrl-Alt-Del The user account image in Windows will display as your identification when requesting to connect to another computer A list of past connections display along the bottom of AnyDesk to make opening old connections really easy A system information tab shows information about the remote computer From the host’s perspective, they can set up AnyDesk to disallow remote users from doing things like locking the keyboard and mouse, restarting the computer, using the file manager, requesting system information, hearing your computer sound, and more...

Apart from the ability to copy, extend, resize, delete, and format partitions, one particularly interesting feature is the ability to create a bootable Windows PE OS that runs the software before Windows starts up. More Information on AOMEI Partition Assistant SE Runs on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 A Windows PE bootable disc or USB device can be created with AOMEI Partition Assistant SE, and then used to manage partitions in the event that you can’t start the operating system or if you want to avoid having to reboot after certain changes Everything you do is queued and won’t apply to the disks until you select Apply, after which all the operations will complete, one after the other in the order that you chose them Can extend the system partition without needing to reboot the computer App Mover lets you free up space by moving applications to a different drive Resizing a partition is very easy because you can either enter the values in manually to define the partition size or slide a button left or right to make it smaller or larger Two adjacent partitions can be merged into one with the easy using the Merge Partitions wizard A copy wizard lets you copy all the contents from one hard drive or partition, and put it on another; You’re able to choose to copy just the data or to copy the whole drive/partition, sector by sector, including the free space You can also migrate the operating system to a different hard drive, which is the same thing as the copy function but requires a reboot All the partitions on a drive can be quickly removed with one click New partitions can have any of the following file systems set up: NTFS, FAT/FAT32, exFAT, EXT2/EXT3, or left unformatted A converter can change the file system to and from NTFS and FAT32 without erasing the data Includes a solid state drive (SSD) erase wizard so that you can set your SSD back to its factory default state Scheduled defrags let you run automated defrags daily, weekly, monthly, or via an event trigger....

To help combat AIDS and HIV on a global level, Apple has kicked-off a color-coded promotion in support of the Global Fund. As a result, several products are receiving special (PRODUCT) RED variants, and a number of Apple services are helping to improve AIDS awareness. You can purchase an iPhone SE, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, or iPhone 14 (in regular, mini, or Plus models as applicable) to show your support while also contributing a bit of money to the cause....

Apple AirPods Max are the tech giant’s first true foray into the premium (i.e expensive) headphones space. The in-ear AirPods are definitely premium earbuds in their own right, but if you’re serious about higher-quality audio, then over-ear headphones are the tool for the job. There were years of speculation about what Apple’s over-ear Bluetooth headphones would look like, and when the AirPods Max came out in late 2020, it was a little surprising....

The company has just announced that the platform goes live for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV owners on October 24, allowing Apple users to close those daily exercise rings without wearing, or even owning, a branded smartwatch. It will arrive as an app for Apple TV on that date, and any phone or tablet user that updates iOS to version 16.1 can also access the service. If you are in the market for one of those just-announced iPads, anybody who buys a new iPad, iPhone, or Apple TV gets three free months of a Fitness+ subscription, a promotion that used to only be tied to the Apple Watch....

Apple’s latest iPad Air refreshes a product lineup that hasn’t had an update since 2017. Returned to the shelves in 2019, the new iPad Air incorporates hardware and features from both ends of Apple’s lineup by straddling the space between the affordable iPad and the premium iPad Pro. It has a price tag that is friendly to most consumers, but Pencil and Smart Keyboard capability that allows it to fit into the busy lives of professionals and creatives alike....

A Mac Mini is an affordable option for those who want the cleanliness and simplicity of MacOS without dropping too much cash for a more expensive Apple computer or laptop. If you’re willing to sacrifice a bit of power and modernity, you can pick up a refurbished 2014 Mac Mini for around a quarter of the price of the 2018 version. In addition to its low entry price, the refurbished 2014 Mac Mini offers a number of benefits over other mini computers on the market....

“Blooming” is the term for when some areas of a screen’s display are dim, while others appear bright, resulting in a blooming or halo-like effect of the graphics. MacRumors first reported users were experiencing this effect on their brand-new iPads after many took to Twitter to complain. Despite many users having this problem, Apple’s support page promises the new iPad minimizes this blooming effect. “The Liquid Retina XDR display improves upon the trade-offs of typical local dimming systems, where the extreme brightness of LEDs might cause a slight blooming effect because the LED zones are larger than the LCD pixel size,” Apple says in its support document for the Liquid Retina XDR display....

I’ve spent the last few days trying out the Series 7, and I have been impressed with its incredible display and faster charging. The 20% larger screen over the Apple Watch Series 6 finally makes it something you can read and compose text on. The brighter screen and faster charging time also are welcome additions. The Series 7 represents a new frontier on what the Apple Watch is capable of....