Here’s a hint. If you only do it when your machine crashes or needs to update, that’s not enough. Tap or click for my recommendation for keeping your computer happy. It’s frustrating to deal with a slow, lagging computer day in and day out. Tap or click for six easy tactics to speed up an old PC. Sometimes the issues are more acute. If your computer is unresponsive, slow down and follow these steps....
Foldable phones, for one, have blossomed over the past three years, with Samsung’s Z Fold and Z Flip series leading the pack to mainstream acceptance. But while many consumers remain skeptical of the ambitious design of these foldables, reasonably worried about their durability, learning curve, and price of entry, there are now more market-ready offerings than ever before. And the options will only expand going into next year. ZDNET’s team of mobile experts has rounded up the very best foldable phones on the market today, including our best entry-level pick and the best overall....
Samsung isn’t a strange to special editions of its handsets, and the Galaxy S7 edge –the company’s latest flagship– is already getting the full treatment. In late-May, Samsung officially launched a Batman-themed Galaxy S7 edge, which was a tie-in with the popular video game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Now the company is back at it again with a brand new handset, but it’s not quite official just yet. Leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) managed to get his hands on an image showing off the front and back of the unannounced Galaxy S7 edge Olympics Edition smartphone, and it has plenty of color to show off....
Now that Apple has debuted the iPhone X with Face ID, all major smartphones launching next year will also feature some kind of facial recognition. Samsung already includes face recognition and iris scanning on the Galaxy S8 and Note 8, but the speed and security of the scanners leave a lot to be desired. A report from Korean website claims that Samsung is now looking to improve the speed of facial and iris scanning on the Galaxy S9 — its flagship smartphone for 2018....
Today, we get our first look of the Gear, thanks to the folks over at Venture Beat. The Venture Beat writer managed to see one of the Gear prototypes sent to developers along with some promotional marketing materials. The source confirms what we had heard about the smart watch before including 10-hours of battery life, a 4MP camera, and speakers in its clasp! In addition to the above, the Gear will have a power button on its side, inbuilt Wi-Fi for internet access, a photo gallery, Samsung S Voice for voice commands, some health tracking apps and Facebook/Twitter integration....
Although it came from before, when the Huawei P9 mounted a Dual camera a couple of years ago, the Chinese brand played the type with a design that ended up liking and also setting a precedent. A year later, the range stops seen in 2017 as the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or iPhone X have included. But in the Chinese market, the double sensor has become so common that many mid-range are included, although it is still a luxury element for the economic or entry range....
Here are some handy tools for damming the deluge of politics on Facebook. None of them are perfect, but they’ll drastically reduce the amount of spite and vitriol you encounter on social media. Having tried them all, I think you’ll be surprised how well they work. Unfollow the blabbermouths If only real life were this easy: You can “unfollow” a friend, which means that all of their posts will vanish from your screen....
These attackers were later revealed to be working for the Russian foreign intelligence service (SVR), and they started their attack in an unexpected way, by targeting a software company called SolarWinds. The hackers accessed builds of the company’s Orion software, and then placed malware into software updates sent out to SolarWinds customers between March and June 2020. The software is used by thousands of organisations around the world. Applying security updates and patches is generally regarded as good cybersecurity practice to protect against software vulnerabilities being exploited to facilitate cyberattacks, so organisations around the world installed the Orion updates from a source they trusted....
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has had a bumpy start. Right after being launched, users complained of green tint issues. Samsung fixed the issue with a software update. Some of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users are experiencing display burn-in issues on their devices with the S-View Flip Cover accessory. It is not uncommon for AMOLED displays to burn-in. However, it happens after prolonged usage and indicates low-quality panels....
It’s also great for troubleshooting purposes. For example, if you’re having a specific issue with an app, instead of explaining the problem to your tech guru for support, you can simply replicate the issue, record your screen as it happens and then share it. But what if this feature is being used by apps without your knowledge? Will you feel violated, your trust betrayed? Will it feel like a massive breach of your privacy?...
A picture posted to the Sony enthusiast site XperiaBlog shows a person sitting poolside with what is likely the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, wearing a smartwatch that doesn’t quite match the design of Sony’s current watches. The aquatic venue may be an indication that the products will be water resistant, which is a common feature in Sony’s phones tablets. Sony is joining Asus, Samsung, , others at the IFA event in Berlin to unveil new products....
What you’re looking at above is an invitation for a Sony event due to take place in Berlin on September 4th. Why Berlin? Because two days later, IFA 2013 begins. What’s Sony going to announce? It’s highly likely that they’ll unveil their next flagship phone, which the internet has been calling Honami for the past few months. It’s final retail name will likely be the i1. What’s the i1 (pictured above, middle) all about?...
Even though the carrier killed them off about a month ago, you can now browse for a subsidized phone on the Sprint website, which will l you a Galaxy S6 or other phone at a much lower price. According to a report in Fierce reless, Sprint returned the subsidies in response to the always vague, “customer feedback.” It’s possible that many were willing to pledge their fealty to Sprint for two years in exchange for a cheaper phone....
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Super Mario Run would finally be launching for the Android platform on March 23. Well, turns out that Nintendo didn’t feel like waiting anymore. The popular game, which initially launched on iOS month ago, is now available for Android users. It’s exactly the same content as the iOS option, meaning you can download and install the game for free, but to access the full game, which includes several different levels and an asynchronous multiplayer mode, called Toad Rally, you’ll have to pay $9....
An announcement on the Map Maker product page says is temporarily suspending all user edits until it can find, “ways to add more intelligent mechanisms to prevent such incidents.” The reference is to an Android urinating on an Apple logo, a gaffe that forced to publicly apologize. In the announcement of the shutdown, Map Maker team member vithra akarajan says that it was a “strong user in our community” who posted the offending robot by taking advantage of auto-approval for regular ....
sets up its Android Garden smack-dab in the middle of the convention center. I’ve hardly had time to tour the gardens in the past, but I made it a point this year to stroll through before leaving Barcelona. I’m glad I did: I ended up seeing some neat experiments from ’s Creative b, drinking the second-best hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted.
A second monitor can have a large effect on productivity. Not everyone has the space for this, but a vertically-oriented monitor can solve that issue. Not only that, but a vertical monitor is ideal for scrolling through websites and text. Tap or click here for tips on setting up a second monitor for vertical orientation. You can get more done with one monitor by spitting up your screen. This is great for simulating a dual-monitor setup without having to purchase a second one....
You can use this list to recognize fraud in the wild better. I’ll break down all you need to know, from glaring red flags to subtle signs you’re being scammed. Even if you think you already know what to look for, it’s always good to keep up to date with the latest scam trends. Otherwise, you could fall for complex new online scams that can fool experienced techies. Tap or click here to spot a new phishing scam that targets Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo customers....
Earlier this year, a Googler revealed that the “Check for update” button on Pixel and Nexus devices would actually let users pull down the latest OTA update from the server even if there is a limitation from Google on the rollout. However, the functionality only seemed to work for a short while as hundreds of Pixel and Nexus users tried pulling the latest Android 8.1 OTA update from Google by mashing the ‘Check for update’ button on their device to no avail....
Finding the right wheel to fit your needs is one of the toughest things to breaking into sim racing. With wheels ranging from $200 to $1,799, the possibilities for racers are close to endless. This list of sim racing wheels has a device for everyone, including some wheels to have pedals included in the bundle. Degrees of rotation: 2520°Compatibility: PC, Playstation, and XboxOn-Wheel Adjusters: 25 Buttons and SwitchesDiameter: 27cmDirect Drive: Yes...
