Ookla, the company behind the popular speed testing app, recently reexamined Starlink’s download and upload speeds to see how they’ve improved over the past year in the U.S., Canada and other countries around the world. According to a new blog post (opens in new tab) from the network intelligence firm, median download speeds for Starlink have dramatically increased between the first quarter of 2021 and 2022 in the U.S. and Canada....
How to blur a background in Photoshop Create a duplicate of your background layer. 2. Use the Select a Subject tool to highlight the main subject in your image. 3. Click on Select -> Modify-> Expand and then expand the selection by 5 or so pixels. 4. On the Edit tab select Content-Aware Fill. 5. Disable the two background layers and then add a Layer Mask to your subject layer. 6....
As opposed to folders, Gmail uses labels. They’re basically the same thing, but multiple labels can be applied to one email at once, making for better organisation. Having one of the best laptops doesn’t stop you from having a messy inbox, so read on to learn how to create folders in Gmail. How to create folders in Gmail Head to Gmail, then click the cog in the top-right hand corner to open settings....
If you like what you see and are itching to check out Ventura for yourself, read on for our full guide on how to install the public beta to your Mac. Apple regularly releases a beta version of macOS to the public a few months before it rolls out the final product, and installing it can offer you an intriguing peek into what’s in store for your Mac this fall....
Before Apple launched iOS 16, you could lock notes in the iPhone’s Notes app. You’d tap the lock button and set a password and all would be well — your note would be secure, your top secret plans just that. The problem was, though, that this password was separate to your iPhone unlock passcode and could be anything you like. As a result, issues arose if you ever forgot the password to that specific note....
You need to complete the look if you’re learning how to paint a room in its entirety. A fresh coat of paint on the ceiling can make a huge difference to the end result — brightening up the space and potentially making the room look bigger, so you mustn’t ignore it. If you’re stripping walls, you’ll need to know how to remove wallpaper before painting. Before you paint a room, check out how to clean baseboards first....
In this guide, we’re going to be using Preview to create password-protected PDFs. For this to work, you will need to import an image or PDF into Preview and you can either do this with one you are sent or make one of your own. Indeed, there are many ways of making a PDF, such as using one of the best PDF editors to create a PDF from scratch, converting Apple Notes to PDF or even saving a web page as a PDF....
Since QR codes are basically links, you can choose to visit the website they direct to, or even copy the address in case you want to save it or send it to someone. There has been an uptick in QR code usage in the past couple of years, especially in restaurants, so knowing how to scan them is quite beneficial. Learn two different ways to scan QR codes with your Galaxy S22 here....
Whether you need a screenshot to share with a work colleague or just to capture something you’ve spotted online to show to a family member, once you know how to do it you’ll be snapping screengrabs frequently. Thankfully, performing a screenshot on Windows is a super easy process, and can be done with a single button press on most PCs and laptops. Windows also gives you a load of options when it comes to screenshotting your PC display....
Spotify has a catalog of over 80 million tracks on its platform, but as that’s 20 million fewer than its next rival, it certainly doesn’t look like its able to offer every song ever recorded. Even though the streaming service offers an impressive selection of popular songs, you’re bound to encounter the occasional omission. These may include remixes, live performances, old B-sides and even some well-known tunes. You may already have copies of these missing tracks ripped from CDs into MP3 format — stored locally on a home network device, perhaps —, but the convenience and cross-platform nature of Spotify can make it a better option for playing music than a traditional desktop media player....
The 2022 Critics Choice Awards brings back a live, in-person ceremony, hosted once again by actor Taye Diggs. He’ll be joined by comedian Nicole Byers from Nailed It! The Los Angeles branch of the event will be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, while London attendees will be at the Savoy. On the movies side, the nominated movies include CODA, Dune, King Richard and The Power of the Dog....
Peacemaker, one of our favorite new shows of January 2022 is continuing to impress by giving Vigilante a standout episode last week, as the series continues to let other people steal scenes from Peacemaker himself. Now out of jail, Vigilante’s going to likely help Peacemaker and the Argus crew stop the Butterflies. But, seriously, that mission doesn’t even make sense now that we know Murn himself is actually a Butterfly....
You’re not going to want to miss a moment of what Google has to say at the Google October 6 event. And you won’t have to, once you know how to watch the Made by Google launch event live stream. Here’s where you can find a live stream of the October 6 Made by Google hardware launch, and a quick round-up of what you should expect to see. When is the Made by Google launch event?...
There’s so much still to be unraveled — starting with Rebecca’s (Mandy Moore) deathbed scene in the distant future. The show will also pick up the threads dangled in the season 5 finale: Kate (Chrissy Metz) eventually divorcing Toby (Chris Sullivan) and marrying her boss Phillip (Chris Geere); Madison (Caitlin Thompson) walking out on Kevin (Justin Hartley) on their wedding day; Uncle Nicky (Griffin Dunne) also eventually marrying an unknown person; and Randall (Sterling K....
The Instant Pot Duo Plus gives you a multitude of useful cooking features in one compact device, saving you space on your counter. For just $99, you can get a device that slow cooks, pressure cooks, sautes, steams, makes cakes, and even yogurt. You can also use it to sterilize baby bottles, jars, and utensils. With a large 6QT capacity, the Instant Pot Duo Plus has enough space to cook meals for up to 6 people....
Apple made headlines in 2020 when it introduced an SPO2 sensor on its Apple Watch series 6. Subsequently all Apple Watches, barring the Apple Watch SE series, have had a SPO2 sensor. Fitbit also soon followed suit and introduced blood oxygen monitoring on most of the Fitbit models. Since Google equipped the Pixel Watch with a whole suite of health tracking features like steps, calories, heart rate monitoring and more, I expected the Pixel Watch to pack in SPO2 monitoring as well since all the best smartwatches have it....
While we have seen an explosion in the number of individual chargers, some charging networks have developed their own “charging hubs,” Like a gas station forecourt with a few extra amenities, like bathrooms, and a series of rapid chargers instead of fuel pumps. I’ve always been of the opinion that you should bring EV chargers to the people, rather than asking people to come to the chargers. But admittedly charging hubs aren’t very common, and until very recently they were all too far away to experience first hand....
But while I find laptops incredibly useful for both work and for gaming, there’s one aspect I’m not a fan of: their keyboards. If you’ve read any of my laptop reviews, I always tend to say something to the effect of “I’m not generally a fan of laptop keyboards.” There’s a reason I feel this way. Modern laptops have membrane keyboards, which have thinner keys than the best mechanical keyboards....
I took the VanMoof X3 for a spin around almost the entirety of Governors Island in New York City, cycling though the landmark’s variety of waterside straightaways, curvy turns and a handful of hills. As more of a traditionalist when it comes to biking — I want to close my Apple Watch rings during rides, but welcome help on inclines — the X3 strikes the ideal balance in my first impressions....
The big problem, though, is FOMO — fear of missing out on an amazing new show or movie. What if Netflix has a can’t-miss show or movie in the new few weeks that leaves you out of watercooler conversations and group chats? That’s why we’re taking a deep dive into what the best streaming services are offering in August 2022 and giving our recommendation for the streamer(s) to cut. (You can also take a look at what to watch in August for more details on great shows and movies this month)....
