Experts say that might be risky, too. Last September, YouTube became the latest in a slew of platforms that now ask users to submit their identity documents for verification. Although the company explained in a blog post that the new policy was in line with upcoming European regulations and parent company Google’s country-specific age rules, other companies like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn all have enforced similar identity verification policies for years....

Autodesk software can export files with this extension to the Autodesk ASCII Scene Export format. They’re used as plain text files that store information about 2D and 3D scenes. They’re similar to Autodesk’s ASC format but can include more information on things like shapes and points. Other ASE files may be Velvet Studio Sample audio files used for storing instrument sounds, or Aseprite Sprite graphic files. How to Open an ASE File ASE files can be opened with Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and InCopy software, as well as the discontinued Fireworks program....

“Our attack, Alexa versus Alexa (AvA), is the first to exploit the vulnerability of self-issuing arbitrary commands on Echo devices,” noted the researchers. “We have verified that, via AvA, attackers can control smart appliances within the household, buy unwanted items, tamper with linked calendars and eavesdrop on the user.” Friendly Fire The researchers tested the attack mechanism successfully on both third- and fourth-generation Echo Dot devices. Interestingly, this hack doesn’t depend on rogue speakers, which further reduces the complexity of the attack....

Requires a Rooted Phone Though you can download the Barnacle app from the Android Market, you won’t be able to launch the app unless your phone is rooted. (This article won’t go into details about rooting your phone.) Most cell providers charge for tethering, so using Barnacle Wi-Fi tether is obviously frowned upon by providers. You should also be aware that tethering can use up a lot of data. Those on a limited data plan need to be aware before they incur additional usage charges....

The UK has banned these default passwords and mandated basic security levels for connected products. And it’s backing these laws up with massive fines of up to £10 million ($13.3 million) or four percent of global revenue. According to the UK government, most people assume these devices are secure. But the opposite is true, with smart-device-equipped homes enduring over 12,000 attacks per week. “It’s almost mind-boggling how smart home devices have reverted to the late 90s or early 00s in terms of information security....

Every site mentioned below offers action and comedy films, but not all of them include popular genres like horror, drama, and movies for kids; and some genres like foreign and Latino are even rarer. Just check out the table to see how they compare with one another. Most of these sites include free TV shows, too, in addition to a large collection of films. Some might have higher quality videos than others, and a few let you pay for more content than what’s offered with a free account....

Once the biggest smartphone brand on the planet, BlackBerry quickly fell from grace when the iPhone and Android phones started to take the market by storm. After years out of the market, the smartphone that started it all seems set to make a return, though experts say it will have a hard time maintaining relevance in a world dominated by more-established brands. “I don’t think BlackBerry will ever have as large a market share as it once did,” Christen Costa, a tech expert and CEO of Gadget Review, told Lifewire in an email....

The Bose SoundSport Free true wireless earbuds can be largely described in one word: sporty. But when you unpack the larger field of true wireless earbuds (and it has gotten large), it’s surprising how many of them seem to do away with the concept of workout-friendly earbuds and opt for a more premium, more luxury vibe. It’s refreshing, actually, that Bose has chosen a simplistic approach—largely creating the same design as the SoundSport Wireless earbuds, not offering any fancier features like noise-canceling and even going for a really simple charging case....

Brave claims that its search engine won’t collect your IP addresses or your search data. The search engine has its own search index, without relying on other providers, and does not track or profile users. The company also has its own Brave Browser, but users still can use Brave Search even if they choose to use other browsers like Safari or Google Chrome by going tosearch.brave.com. “Brave Search is the industry’s most private search engine, as well as the only independent search engine giving users the control and confidence they seek in alternatives to big tech,” said Brendan Eich, CEO and co-founder of Brave, in the company’s announcement....

Who Needs a Mobile Printer Mobile printers are ideal for business travelers who may need to revise documents for sharing with clients while traveling. Because many mobile printers are self-powered or have alternate power sources, mobile printers are also well suited for anyone who works in the field and needs to print documents, such as contracts or receipts, on the go – e.g., salespeople, architects, and field service technicians. Specialty mobile printers such as compact, portable photo printers allow photographers and others who work with images to distribute their work on demand....

While some things carry over from the gas-powered vehicle world, there are also some new things to consider. When I say new things, I mean the big thing. The biggest thing. The battery. Range Finder Traditionally buying a used car meant firing up the engine and listening very carefully. Are the valves pinging? Is that detonation? Why is this thing not idling smoothly? Those issues are no longer, well, issues....

What Qualifies as a Refurbished Item When most of us think of a refurbished item, such as a cellphone or iPad, we think of something that has been opened up, torn apart, and rebuilt, like an auto transmission rebuild. However, in the electronics world, it’s not obvious what the term “refurbished” means for the consumer. An audio or video component can be classified as refurbished if it meets ANY of the following criteria:...

What Is a C File? A file with the .C file extension is a plain text C/C++ source code file. It can both hold an entire program’s source code in the C or C++ programming language, and be referenced by other files from within a C project. Note that some programs use a lowercase c file extension to denote a C source code file, and an uppercase C for C++, but that’s not required....

The Caixun Android TV 75-inch Smart LED TV EC75E1A is priced in the budget range, but it boasts some impressive specifications that are more or less in line with its more expensive, bigger name, competitors. Featuring a 4K UHD HDR10 display, Dolby Atmos, and built on the Android TV platform, Caixun’s 75-inch model looks and feels like a more expensive unit than it really is. I recently had the opportunity to take a Caixun E-series for a test drive in my own home theater setup....

With more than five years since the game’s release, most low to mid-range PCs should have no trouble meeting the specifications detailed. Specs detailed by Activision include CPU requirements, Operating Systems, RAM, Video Card and more. If there is ever a question as to whether a certain gaming or non-gaming PC can handle the game, it is best to run a scan from CanYouRunIt to scan your PC’s hardware and match it up with the published Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 System requirements....

Do Portable Cigarette Lighter Heaters Work? Cigarette lighter heaters are designed to convert energy from your car’s electrical system into heated air. The problem is they can only draw so much power, so the resulting heat is paltry. That also means they cannot stand in for a standard vehicle heating system. Car cigarette lighters are 12-volt outlets and most cigarette lighter heaters can deliver only around 150 watts of energy, which isn’t much when compared to a common blow dryer, which usually blasts up to 2000 watts of heat....

It’s a brave move. Google has honed its search engine for years, and it’s truly excellent, once you get past the product comparison junk on the first page. Even Bing, which has the power of Microsoft behind it, isn’t nearly as good as Google. Ethical search engines like DuckDuckGo know this. Instead of trying to index the web all over again, they combine results from various existing search engines. Brave is going at it alone....

To host video and audio calls on Android, you need to get a compatible app that has the features you want from FaceTime (and maybe some other features it doesn’t have). Once you’ve found the right one, get your friends and family to install the same app on their phones. Check out these alternatives to FaceTime for video calling on Android that are available at Google Play. Facebook Messenger Messenger is the standalone app version of Facebook’s web-based messaging feature....

Many Android devices offer expandable memory so their owners can increase their phones’ storage capacity. But those are Android devices; what about iPhones? Can you upgrade the memory on your iPhone? The Difference Between RAM and Storage In order to answer whether you can expand your iPhone memory, it’s important to understand the kind of memory you’re talking about. There are two kinds of memory used by mobile devices: storage for your data (Flash storage) and memory chips (RAM) that the device uses while running the operating system and apps....

Change Slide Orientation in PowerPoint for Windows The steps used to change the page orientation between landscape and portrait are the same in all versions of PowerPoint 2013 for Windows and newer. Change Slide Orientation in PowerPoint 2010 and 2007 for Windows Follow these steps to change from landscape to portrait slide orientation in older versions of PowerPoint for Windows. Change Slide Orientation in PowerPoint for Mac To change the page orientation from landscape to portrait in PowerPoint for Mac 2011....