Things have changed since then, but there are still advantages to building a computer from parts rather than buying a pre-built system. We looked at the pros and cons of each to help you decide if you want to build a computer of your own or buy one off the shelf. Overall Findings All computer systems sold on the market are a collection of components that provide a functional computing system....

Does iPad Pro Have Wireless Charging? Wireless charging is a useful feature that allows you to set your iPhone or Apple Watch on a charging pad without taking the trouble to plug in a USB-C or Lightning connector, but it hasn’t come to the iPad Pro just yet. This feature is expected to first appear in the fourth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro that’s due out in 2022. Meanwhile, if you really want to charge your iPad Pro wirelessly, you can add a Qi wireless charger receiver....

What Are the Uses of a Flash Drive on a PS4? The PS4 system software doesn’t make it simple to connect a flash drive. The only way to access the flash drive is through layers of menus. The PS4 uses USB storage drives in two ways: extended storage for games and apps and portable storage for files like saves and screen captures. How to Set up a Flash Drive as Extended Storage for the PS4 You can use a flash drive to extend system storage for games and applications....

On a Mac, this method may seem strange at first. But if it’s too weird, you can change it. Here’s how. Changing Scrolling Direction in OS X for the Mouse Two devices can scroll in macOS: mice and trackpads. You can make each one behave differently if natural scrolling feels intuitive on one but not the other. First, here’s how to change the settings for a mouse. Changing Scrolling Direction in OS X for the Trackpad These instructions work for a MacBook product with a built-in trackpad, as well as the Magic Trackpad Apple sells separately....

This Windows gadget displays the status of two major system resources you might want to track on your computer: your CPU and memory usage. If you’re looking for a simple and attractive gadget to keep tabs on these basic system resources, add the CPU Meter gadget to your desktop. CPU Meter Brief Description The gadget provides a live reading of CPU and memory usageMinimal configuration makes it uncomplicated—both a pro and a conYou can change the size of the gadget between small and largeThe opacity level can be adjusted anywhere from 100 percent (totally visible) to 20 percentThe gadget can be set up to always be on top of other windows so that it’s always a glance awayCPU Meter is included by default in any Windows 7 or Windows Vista installationThe CPU usage is located at the bottom, so the memory monitor is the one at the top...

What Is a Tilt-Shift Effect? Even if you haven’t heard the name tilt-shift, you will almost certainly have seen examples of such photos. Typically they show scenes, often shot a little from above, that has a shallow band in focus, with the rest of the image blurred. Our brains interpret these images as being photos of toy scenes because we have become conditioned that photos with such focused and blurred areas are in fact photos of toys....

Overall Findings While CRT monitors provide better color clarity and depth, the fact that manufacturers rarely make them anymore makes CRTs an unwise choice. LCD monitors are the current standard with several options. LCD monitors are smaller in size and easier to handle. Plus, you can buy LCD monitors in a variety of sizes, so customizing your desktop without all the clutter is easy. CRT Computer Monitors Pros and Cons The primary advantage that CRT monitors hold over LCDs is color rendering....

Help! The Default Login for a D-Link DIR-600l Wi-Fi Router Doesn’t Work! The default login credentials (discussed above) for the DIR-600 are set by the manufacturer, and these credentials are used when the router is installed for the first time. However, it’s recommended that this information be changed so that it’s harder for someone to make changes to the router. When the default username and password for the DIR-600 is changed, you must remember a new set of credentials instead of these default ones....

About Defraggler Defraggler is unique defragmentation software because it can selectively move fragmented files to the end of the drive if you don’t access them often, essentially speeding up access to files you do use. Additional Information Defraggler can be used in 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Windows Server 2008 and 2003 are also supported While rebooting, it can defrag files that are normally locked by Windows After an analysis of a drive, the software lists every fragmented file it found....

There are several Diablo-like games on mobile platforms, but Diablo Immortal marks the first official title for smartphones in, well, ever. However, it’s not exclusive to mobile. A recent post from the official Twitter account states there will be an open beta on PC the same day it launches on the App Store and Google Play. And because of cross-play functionality, players on all three platforms should be able to adventure together....

Remote access is a useful feature when you need to access your computer from another location, such as when you need to connect to your home computer when you are at work. A remote connection is also handy in support situations in which you help others by connecting to their computers or when you need tech help and want to allow support personnel to connect to your computer. Disable Remote Desktop in Windows 10 When you don’t need the Windows Remote Desktop feature, turn it off to protect your computer from hackers....

What Is the Status Bar? This helpful toolbar is found in the lower-left corner of the user interface. In Word, for example, default information likely includes Page 2 of 10 for your latest business report or 206,017 Words for that epic fantasy novel you’re drafting. Customize the Status Bar To find your customization options, right-click the Status Bar. Look through the list of available information you can display in the Status Bar....

Over the past four years, net neutrality has been a concern for many, and now that Ajit Pai, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has stepped down, companies like Mozilla are pushing for President Joe Biden and the FCC’s upcoming new commissioner to put more rules in place to help keep internet service providers (ISPs) from having too much control over our internet usage. “Imagine, for example, that an internet service provider wanted to force adoption of its video call tool, and so it limited bandwidth—or even blocked—competing video conference tools....

The new MacBook Pro is just incredible. Over the past year, rumors about the pro Apple Silicon laptop have seemed more like wishcasting than credible leaks. And yet they all came true. From the slim-bezel, micro-LED-backed screen, to an HDMI port and SD card slot, a massive 64GB RAM capacity, and the triumphant return of the MagSafe charger—it seems like Apple has shaken off its obsession with minimalism. The computer is impressive....

An IP Address Is a Georeference Geolocation systems attempt to map IP addresses to geographic locations using large computer databases. Some geolocation databases are available for sale, and some can be searched for free online. Geolocation systems generally function for their intended purposes but also suffer from some important limitations. How Is IP Address Location Used? Geolocation proves useful in several different cases: Manage Websites: Website creators use a geolocation service to track the geographic distribution of visitors to their site....

Dying Light is a first-person action-adventure game set in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Its headline feature is kinetic parkour traversal through an open-world infested with unique zombies. Setup Process: Straight into the action The first time you launch the game you’ll be treated to an artistic video over the background of a news report. It explains the situation in Harran, the city where the game takes place. The game proper starts with a cut scene that shows you on a plane, about to parachute out....

The new Echo Auto is filled with features to finally deliver on the promise of turning a regular car into a smart car without having to pony up for a brand-new vehicle. The new model is much slimmer than its predecessor, with a redesigned backing film to allow for a sturdier placement, but that’s only the beginning. This refresh includes five separate microphones, so you can put it just about anywhere in the interior, and Alexa will still hear you call for assistance, even with ample road noise....

Torres is the founder and CTO of Drift, developer of a conversational marketing and sales platform that helps businesses connect with customers in real-time who are ready to make purchases. Launched in 2015, Drift’s software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based platform allows companies to have conversations in real-time with customers. The platform can integrate with other sales and marketing platforms and uses artificial intelligence to offer personalized experiences. The company reports that more than 50,000 businesses are using its platform....

The latest addition to Epson’s Home Cinema 2000-series of projectors is the Home Cinema 2350 4K PRO-UHD1 3-Chip 3LCD Smart Gaming Projector, and its main function is to play video games. Though it can, of course, be used to watch TV and movies—either through an HDMI connection to another device or by streaming through the built-in Android TV. As the full name implies, the Home Cinema 2350 can project in 4K Pro UHD to give you video that’s clear, sharp, and runs smoothly....

Car audio is inherently more complicated than home audio due to the irregular nature of vehicle interiors, so even great automotive sound systems can end up sounding bad right out of the box. The interior of your car is full of materials that absorb or reflect sound, which can result in some frequencies getting muffled while others hit your eardrums like a truck. Equalizers Pros and Cons Some head units include simple bass, treble, and mid-range adjustments, but equalizers take it a step further than that....