In this guide, we detail one of many methods for backing up a startup disk. The process will take up to two hours or so, depending on the amount of data you need to back up. How to Back up Your Startup Disk Using Disk Utility We will use macOS’ Disk Utility to perform the backup. It has two features that make for a simple procedure: First, it can produce a bootable backup, which you can use as a startup disk in an emergency....
What Is a BDMV File? A file with the BDMV file extension is a Blu-ray information file, sometimes called a Blu-ray Disc movie information file. It contains information about the contents of a Blu-ray disc, but it doesn’t hold the actual multimedia files themselves. One file that uses this extension is index.bdmv, which stores data about the contents of the BDMV directory. Other commons ones include sound.bdmv and MovieObject.bdmv. AVCHD Information (....
Below are some popular websites and resources where you can watch music videos for free. Simply type the name of your favorite band or artist to see a list of all the videos that fall under that name. Chances are, you’ll find the band or artist’s official channel, which is where they have their official music videos. However, since other users upload content as well, it’s usually fairly easy to find homemade music and lyric videos for the songs you search for....
Getting Started and Important Terms in Access Launch Microsoft Access. From the Create menu item, select Table. A table is the basic unit of storage in a database. Within an object like a table, information stores in attribute/value combinations. Here are some important terms you should know while using Access: Fields: Data elements in a table corresponding to columns.Database: A database is a series of well-defined objects you connect with relationships....
The new Apple Maps app in iOS 6 received substantial criticism for being incomplete, incorrect, and buggy. That state of affairs had many people wondering whether they could get the old Google Maps app back on their iPhone. Google Maps App for iPhone If you prefer Google Maps on your iPhone or other iOS devices, you’re in luck. The standalone Google Maps app became available for download at the App Store for all iPhone users in December 2012....
Mirrorless cameras are the new standard for demanding professional photographers. That’s the message from Canon, with its new EOS R3. Even Nikon, which was slow to catch on to the wonders of mirrorless, announced its Z9 last month. Until now, the most capable and flexible cameras have been DSLRs. But with the arrival of these top-end mirrorless machines, the end of the SLR is near. “With the EOS R3 they set to convince everyone, even sports and nature photographers, that mirrorless cameras are up to par with DSLRs for any use,” photographer and camera reviewer Andrea Nepori told Lifewire via direct message....
California lawmakers have passed a bill called the California Age Appropriate Design Code (AB 2273) that seeks to firm up federal standards and hold online platforms liable unless they take steps to make themselves safer for kids. Privacy advocates, however, are divided over the efficacy of the upcoming legislation. While some welcomed the bill claiming it finally places the privacy, safety, and well-being of children over commercial interests, others aren’t impressed....
The ClearStream Eclipse is a very simple HDTV antenna suitable for use indoors and mostly in metropolitan areas. There are a dizzying amount of options to choose from in this best TV antenna space, but this antenna caught my attention by managing to acquire more channels in our signal test despite not requiring an external power source. Design: Inoffensive but unexceptional The ClearStream Eclipse Antenna isn’t the most beautiful piece of hardware to ever grace my living room, but it’s inoffensive enough to not really be an issue....
According to a Tweet from the app’s official account on Sunday, spatial audio is available for iOS users, with Android compatibility coming soon. Clubhouse said the addition of the feature will make it easier to tell who is talking in a room when you’re listening with headphones. Clubhouse does note that you will not hear spatial audio when you’re on stage and that only audience members can hear spatial audio....
Comodo Internet Security Pro does offer some extra features that are nice to have, but it’s also missing some you would expect. So, Comodo Internet Security Pro is a mixed bag and you’ll have to decide if what you do get is worth losing what you don’t. Read on for our full Comodo Internet Security review. Type of Protection/Security: Definition Scanning & Behavior Monitoring Comodo Internet Security Pro performs definition-based scans for viruses based on the proprietary Dragon platform, which promises to catch whatever threats may come your way....
If you’re willing to splash out upwards of $200 on a gaming keyboard, then the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT Mechanical Gaming Keyboard should be on your list of contenders. It looks and feels every bit as luxurious as the price point and name suggest, pairing the familiar flashy rainbow lighting effects from most gaming keyboards with some higher-end flourishes. With responsive, long-lasting Cherry MX Speed RGB Silver key switches, a large and cushy wrist rest, and a series of dedicated buttons that are ideal for streamers—complete with Elgato Stream Deck integration—this is an excellent option for serious gamers… whether you’re a pro player, aspiring competitor, or a Twitch streamer....
The Denon AVRX6400H is an iterative improvement over Denon’s earlier AVRX6300H, using the same outer shell and a lot of the same guts, but adding in a bunch of new components and features. This 11.2 channel receiver is packed with features, including HEOS compatibility and support for Auro3D, and it’s powerful enough to drive every speaker in your setup without the need for any external amplifiers. Eager to see what this beast is really capable of, I hooked one up in my home theater and ran it through its paces, testing things like audio response, ease of setup and use, and how well the network features work....
What Is DisplayPort? DisplayPort (DP) was introduced in 2006 by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) as a replacement for VGA and DVI connections used primarily to connect PCs to monitors. In addition to video, DisplayPort can carry audio signals if the signals are provided by the source device. However, if the display device does not provide a speaker system or an output to an external audio system, the audio signal is not accessible....
When you buy an iPad and open the box that the iPad comes in, you won’t find a manual, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need one. Apple provides links to locations where you can download the iPad User Guide for your iPad operating system, either in Apple Books or as a downloadable PDF. Searchable web access is also provided, although it is not downloadable. User Guide for iPadOS 16 Just like in iOS 16, the iPad gained several welcome additions to Messages in this version of the operating system, the main ones being the ability to edit, un-send, and mark messages as read....
Online gaming is pervasive, causing concern over the safety of younger players—which is why Epic Games is introducing Cabined Accounts. This automated feature prevents users under the age of 13 (or their country’s digital consent age) from accessing specific features until an adult can adjust that account’s Parental Controls. More to the point, any users under the digital consent age will still be able to play the games they enjoy online, but their account will be cabined....
If you enjoy trivia or are just curious to see how many random facts you can remember, and you have a Netflix subscription, the streaming service has something new for you. This “quick-hit trivia experience,” dubbed Triviaverse, offers lots of random questions you have to answer in as little time as possible. And surprisingly, none of it appears to be about Netflix’s streaming catalog. Whether playing solo or against someone else in two-player mode, the goal is simple: Guess as many questions correctly as you can within the time limit, and achieve a high score....
Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 Virtual reality gaming has never been this easy or this much fun! Get dad on a rollercoaster, into a Star Wars battle, or climbing the highest heights to lunch with construction workers on a skyscraper under construction. The games are plentiful, and the fun is endless. Surface Precision Mouse Mice are not all equal; make dad’s life easier with this one from Microsoft. It’s customizable, can be used with up to three computers at one time, and has the most precise scrolling and on-screen movement on the market....
Watch4 owners also will find more customization options for their devices, including four new watch faces and the ability to add a GIF from My Photo+, according to Samsung. The new update will be available starting Wednesday. Currently, Gesture Control can activate Watch4 features through simple hand motions, such as moving a forearm up and down twice to answer calls. With the update, the Watch4 now will recognize a knocking motion from your wrist as an action trigger....
While gamma is extremely difficult to understand in its entirety, digital photographers need to understand how it applies to images. Gamma dramatically affects how a digital image looks on a computer screen. Understanding Gamma in Photography The term gamma is applicable in photographic terms when we want to view images on computer monitors. The concept is essential to grasp (even just on the surface) because the goal is to make a digital image that looks as good as possible on calibrated and uncalibrated monitors alike....
With the PlayStation 5 releasing late last year, Godfall was the first of the PS5 exclusives, with its launch in early November. As a looter-shooter lover (especially of the Borderlands series), I was intrigued by the prospect of using swords and shields instead of guns. At first, it was a fun, enthralling experience due to the compelling graphics. Unfortunately, after eleven hours of gameplay, I’ve already shelved it and moved on to the next game in my library due to its repetitive nature and poor plotline....
