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The electrical system in your car, in most cases, provides 12V DC, which is different from the AC power you use at home. The options for powering devices in a car include using an existing cigarette lighter outlet (also known as a 12V accessory outlet) or installing a power inverter. The primary methods of using 12-volt car power to run your electronic devices on the road include 2V adapter and hard-wired plugs, universal 12V USB adapters, and car power inverters....

How to Filter Data in Excel If you want to filter data in an Excel spreadsheet, here’s how to do it. How Filtering Works Best Practices for Filtering Save yourself some hassle by following best-practice guidelines for working with filtered data: Unless there’s a good reason for it, don’t save a shared spreadsheet with filters active. Other users may not notice that the file is filtered.Although you can filter on several columns simultaneously, these filters are additive, not exclusive....

Rao is the co-founder and CEO of Sharebite, a food ordering platform built exclusively for workplaces. The company mainly serves firms in the law, architecture, accounting, and tech industries. Sharebite was founded in 2015, and the company has a team of about 60 employees. Each order placed through Sharebite’s platform results in a donation made to City Harvest to help alleviate childhood hunger in local communities. The company offers individual, group, or catering orders....

E-bike maker Cowboy recently added a navigation feature to the latest version of its app so bikers can avoid high-pollution areas. Automaker Tata Motors allows drivers to see real-time information about air quality in their vicinity on their car dashboards, and issues alerts when drivers enter a region with poor air quality. Getting hyperlocal data on air pollution is essential, experts say. “Just as our air changes with the wind and weather patterns, so does air pollution,” Christoph Burkhardt, CEO of air purifier manufacturer OneLife, said in an email interview....

The chart below lists of the total number of apps available in the App Store at various dates in the past. The list is based on Apple announcements, news from Apple and other companies, and estimates from analysts, so the numbers are approximate. The Total iOS Apps column includes all apps that work on the iPhone, the iPad, iPod touch, or all three. The iPad Apps column lists the number of apps that have specific iPad versions....

The new feature is designed to anticipate what the user intends to write next and save them the effort of typing it out entirely. Microsoft’s offering joins a growing number of apps that attempt to predict your words. Predictive writing apps can be a great way to save time, experts say. “It’s a lifesaver for users when they get stuck with sentence framing,” Brad Smith, CEO of publishing software company Wordable, said in an email interview....

Companies everywhere are scampering to get a piece of the metaverse, ever since Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to use the might of his popular social network Facebook to turn the concept into a reality. But in all the hoopla, digital and social inclusion experts suggest that companies are losing sight of the fact that to be a part of it, one needs access to some very specific gear and a reliable connection to the Internet, both of which aren’t accessible to everyone....

The iPad Pro has been in a weird place since it first launched. Halfway between being a great tablet and offering the utility of a laptop computer. Apple’s recent announcement that it’s putting M1 chips in the newest iPad Pros finally could be the tipping point that makes the iPad Pro worthy of replacing your laptop. “I think it hints towards the future development of iPad and iPad OS,” Pablo Thiermann, a hardware expert and video producer, told Lifewire in an email....

Adding Funds to Venmo via Your Bank The first option for funding your Venmo purchases is by linking your bank account to your account. While Venmo will default to using your balance in the app first, if your balance doesn’t cover your purchase then you can add your bank account as an option to transfer the funds. Entering your login information for your bank may allow you to verify instantly; otherwise, Venmo sends micro-transfers of < $2 to your account to confirm your identity....

How to Add Programs to Startup in Windows 10 You can enable or disable apps from running on startup in the App Startup Control Panel and the taskbar, but the only place you can add new startup programs is through the Windows startup folder. What Is the Windows Startup Folder? The Windows startup folder is a folder that Windows looks in for programs to run every time it starts. This was the only way to manage startup programs in older versions of Windows....

How Do I Add Widgets to My iPad Home Screen? If you’ve added widgets on your iPhone, adding widgets to your iPad home screen will be very familiar. If not, don’t worry: It’s very easy. Here’s what to do: How Do You Customize Widgets on iPad? By following those steps, you’ve added a widget to your iPad home screen. But you’ll probably want to customize your widgets, or at least their location....

How to Back Up Your Android Phone Automatically Backing up your Android data is simple. Google stores most of your options and data in the cloud, making it easy to transfer it from one device to another, such as when you buy a new phone. As long as your Android device uses your primary email, nearly everything in the Google suite, including Calendar, Contacts, Gmail, and other Google apps, is set to automatically back up....

Do I Qualify for a Groupon Refund? The Groupon refund policy is something you always have to keep in mind when attempting to get a refund for your Groupon. All Groupons fall under four different categories and each of these categories has a different policy: Local Deals: Can be returned for a refund within 3 days of the purchaseGroupon Getaways: Refunds are available until the “book-by” dateGroupon Goods: Can be returned for a refund within 30 days of the delivery dateGroupon Live: Cannot be refunded past the day of purchase, unless the event is canceled or rescheduled...

How to Cancel Audible Membership It’s easy to cancel an Audible membership, no matter what your reason for doing so. You keep all the books you’ve already purchased and can still buy Audible books at full price. You won’t be able to return any books after you cancel, and you lose any existing credits on your account that you haven’t used. You must cancel your account from a desktop browser. Here’s how....

Canceling on the Website The following steps will show you how to cancel your subscription via the HBO Max website. Canceling via the HBO Max App The following steps will show how to cancel your subscription via the HBO Max app. The instructions are the same whether it’s on mobile or tablet, but the images seen are from the mobile app. Can You Cancel Through a Provider? Some streaming and cable TV providers allow customers to get HBO Max via their service....

How to Change the iPad Side Switch Action By default, the iPad side switch is used to mute the iPad, but that’s not its only function. If you prefer, change a setting on the iPad so that when you toggle the switch, the iPad locks in landscape or portrait mode. Locking the orientation of the iPad is convenient when playing a game or reading a book and holding the iPad at an odd angle....

How to Switch Languages on a Samsung Phone Anytime you use your Samsung keyboard, you can switch between languages on the fly. Open the app you want to type in, such as Messages. The spacebar displays the language abbreviations for each one you’ve installed. Tap and hold the spacebar to select another language. You can also tap the globe icon next to the spacebar to toggle between languages. How to Change the Language Back to English on a Samsung Phone To switch back to English, tap and hold the spacebar and select English....

How to Change Your TV Resolution Turn on your TV and use your remote to complete the following steps. Specific names of buttons and menu options may differ among TVs, but generally, the process is the same. How Do I Fix the Resolution on My TV HDMI? If you’re connecting your TV to another device via HDMI, changing the resolution on your TV may not help in getting to your desired display....

Does Apple Magic Keyboard Come With a Charger? Yes, the Apple Magic Keyboard comes with a USB-C to Lightning cable for charging purposes. It’s possible to use it while it’s plugged in and charging, or you can go wirelessly once there’s sufficient charge. Does Magic Keyboard Need to Charge? Yes, but not often. When your Magic Keyboard arrives, it should come with a certain amount of charged battery power already. Its internal battery can power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges depending on how frequently you use it....

Supplies You Need You might not need every supply listed here to clean your camera’s various components. The first item is essential, though; it will clean all parts of your point-and-shoot digital camera safely. You should be able to find everything you need at a camera or electronics store or online. Anti-static microfiber cloth (free of chemicals and oils; stored in a plastic, re-sealable bag for protection)Lens-cleaning paper or a clean, soft, cotton clothLens-cleaning fluid (may substitute a few drops of clean water)A small, soft-bristle brush...