Ideal Subjects for Cloudy-Day Photography Clouds act as a natural diffuser of sunlight, limiting harsh shadows and distributing light evenly throughout the shot. An overcast day is the perfect time to shoot close-ups. Whereas bright sunlight tends to wash out bright colors, such as those of flower petals, an overcast day can help them stand out. Consider shooting flower photos on overcast days to capture the subtle colors and highlights on each petal....
Big Mail has all the smart processing of a cloud service, and all the privacy of a local app that does everything on your phone, iPad, or computer. And it’s built by a single developer, which makes you wonder why big companies can’t manage the same. Perhaps it’s because they don’t want to? “[S]ome of these apps have business models that won’t allow it.” Big Mail developer Phillip Caudell told Lifewire via email....
Germany has deployed 14 hydrogen-powered trains in its Lower Saxony region, replacing diesel locomotives on a sixty-mile network. Hydrogen is a zero-emissions fuel and can kind of piggyback on existing diesel refueling infrastructure. It seems like the perfect replacement for gas cars, too, because we wouldn’t have to change the entire charging paradigm like we will for electric vehicles. But the reality, as you may have guessed, is more complicated....
Which Chromebooks Were Affected? Early in the history of Chromebooks, a shortcoming in both in the pilot program and in the initial summer 2011 release was that people couldn’t access Netflix, the popular movie-streaming app. Google quickly resolved the issue. How to Update Early Chromebooks If your Chromebook is of that early generation and won’t play Netflix, install an update. To update your Chromebook: After you’ve updated Chrome, playing Netflix movies is as easy as logging in to your Netflix account and streaming them just like you would on any other device....
Learn both methods to decide which approach best suits your needs. Change Column Widths and Row Heights With the Mouse Change Individual Column Widths With the Mouse The steps below cover how to change individual columns widths using the mouse. To widen column A for example: AutoFit Column Widths Using the Mouse Another way to narrow or widen columns with the mouse is to let Excel or Google Spreadsheets auto fit the width of the column to the longest item of data contained in the column....
How to Change Your Netflix Password From a Web Browser This is the most direct way to access your Netflix account controls and change your password. You’ll have a full keyboard and more control when navigating. How to Change Your Netflix Password From Mobile If you only use Netflix on a mobile device, you can change your password from your Android or iOS phone or tablet. How to Change Your Netflix Password From Older and Unsupported Mobile Devices There are two Netflix apps for mobile because Netflix only supports current devices that haven’t been modified or rooted....
Factors to Consider When a client approaches you with a rush job, and you’re wondering whether to accept the project, there’s no one right answer. Handle such requests on a case-by-case basis, considering how much time you have and if a rush fee is warranted. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Your Current Schedule Will you have to rearrange your current workload or put off work for other clients to complete this job?...
How to Turn On Spell Check in OS X or macOS Mail To set your default spell-checking preference so that the spelling in every email is checked as you compose it: As you type your email, any misspelled words are highlighted so that you can correct them. Alternate Method to Turn On Spell Check To turn on spell-checking from within the composition window and avoid the preferences screen altogether: Spell Check in Older Versions of Mail To check the spelling as you type in Mac OS X Mail 1, 2, and 3:...
If you only ever need to jump-start your car at home, then a plug-in charger/jump starter unit is a good choice. Otherwise, look at self-contained jump boxes. Plug-In Jump Starters and Chargers Most trickle chargers provide between 2 and 10 amps and have multiple settings. It’s typically better for battery life to provide some or all of the charge at a slow rate via lower amperage, but it isn’t always convenient to wait around for a 2-amp trickle charger to do its job....
What Is a MIN IF Array? Using a MIN IF array formula allows you to find the fastest heat time for each race with one formula. The job of each part of the formula is as follows: The MIN function finds the fastest or smallest time for the event chosen. The IF function allows us to choose the race by setting a condition using the race names. The array formula lets the IF function test for multiple conditions in a single cell, and when the condition is met, the array formula determines what data (race times) the MIN function examines to find the fastest time....
How Watch App for Tesla Got Its Start Kim Hansen, a Tesla Model 3 owner, initially built Watch App for Tesla to make life more convenient for himself. After sharing his fledgling project and receiving overwhelming interest, Hansen submitted it to Apple “on a whim,” and it was approved in less than an hour. Now, the $7.99 app is available in the App Store, and its users value the wrist-based conveniences Watch App for Tesla provides....
What Is a CSR File? A file with the CSR file extension is a certificate signing request file used by websites to authenticate their identity to a Certificate Authority. These files are partially encrypted, with the encrypted portion describing the domain, email address, and country/state of the applicant. Also included in the file is the public key. The CSR file is created using the public key and the private key, the latter of which is for signing the file....
Although there isn’t room here to provide examples from every company and product category, let’s take a look at TV and home theater product categories from some key brands to see what their model numbers reveal. Samsung TV Model Numbers Here are some examples of what Samsung’s TV model numbers tell you. UN65TU7100FXZA: U = LED/LCD TV. N = North America (if there’s an E, it means Europe). 65 = Diagonal screen size in inches....
Starting at just $400 with a lightweight 9th-generation Intel Core i3 processor inside, the Dell Inspiron 3671 ranges upward significantly with higher specs and other perks, albeit without crossing the threshold to being a particularly powerful Windows 10 PC for gaming and intensive media production needs. There are plenty of other options for that. The configuration I tested, with a Core i5 processor and 12GB RAM, isn’t the most inspiring PC that I’ve used lately when it comes to overall power and capabilities, but it can handle basic schoolwork and casual needs with only rare hitches along the way....
When it first arrived on the PlayStation 3 in 2009, Demon’s Souls was adored by critics but passed over by general audiences. The brilliance of developer From Software went unrecognized until they brought the series back with Dark Souls, and from there the Souls games grew into a gaming phenomenon. Now, Bluepoint Games has rebuilt Demon’s Souls from the ground up to be one of the biggest titles to release at launch for the PS5, and 12 years later this lovingly authentic remake aims to deliver all the murderously difficult gameplay of the original with a fresh coat of next-gen graphics....
Disk First Aid was not a full-featured disk repair tool. It concentrated on just the basics: repairing catalogs, extends, and volume bit maps. Disk First Aid was the first line of defense, able to correct minor problems. When Disk First Aid was unable to make a repair, which was common, third-party disk utility tools could often do the trick. With the advent of OS X, Apple vastly improved on the supplied ability to repair a hard drive and folded the functionality of Disk First Aid into the Disk Utility application....
What You Need The hard drives you use in the JBOD set can be of different sizes and from different manufacturers. If you’re working on a Mac Pro, you can use any available internal drive bays. Otherwise, you’ll need one or more external drive enclosures. Erase the Drives Using the Zero Out Data Option First, you’ll erase the hard drives within the JBOD RAID set. To reduce the risk of drive failures in the JBOD array, use one of the Disk Utility security options, Zero Out Data, when each drive erases....
Word Count in Word for PCs The status bar displays how many words are in a document without requiring you to open another window. If you don’t see the word count in the status bar, right-click the status bar and choose Word Count to display the word count. Count Selected Text in Word for PCs You can also count the number of words in part of a document. To view how many words are in a sentence or a paragraph in the Word versions for PCs, select the text....
First up, the Electrohome Montrose record player is designed for vinyl enthusiasts and is packed with features to increase the overall sound quality, such as a removable cartridge for customization, an Audio Technica diamond-tipped needle, an adjustable counterweight for fine-tuning, and a motor that automatically adjusts the speed to ensure consistent rotation. The record player is available in both wired and wireless versions, but the latter truly brings some innovation to the table....
Bluetooth Eye Mask with Headphones Wherever they are headed after graduation, your loved one needs to get a good night’s sleep. This soft, comfortable sleep mask from Joseche wirelessly pairs with any smartphone to provide more than 9 hours of audio playing time so they can snooze to tunes, audiobooks, or other sounds that make them happy. Roku Express Every grad will love watching movies and shows without the hassle of signing up for cable TV....
