Though the basic objective is essentially the same, using a virtual private network on a router is much different to using a VPN’s client software on your computer or its app on your mobile device. Both methods have their advantages and limitations, and which path you choose to take will ultimately depend on what you …
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December, 2021
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3 December
Use a torque wrench instead of guessing if something is tight enough
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3 December
Use Microsoft 365 Apps for free right now
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3 December
Tesla moves headquarters, Square rebrands as Block
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2 December
Apple names its App Store award winners for 2021
Apple released its 2021 App Store award winners chosen by Apple’s global App Store editorial team on Thursday. The awards recognize 15 apps and games from around the world that exemplify exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design and positive cultural impact. Apple CEO Tim Cook remarked that apps played a larger role in daily life this past year. “The developers …
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2 December
Ready Shopper One: A metaverse holiday gift guide
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The metaverse is happening now! Or it’s already happened. The metaverse is gaming. It’s virtual reality. It’s a marketing term. It’s Web 3.0. It’s Facebook’s quick-change identity shift to Meta. Or, of course, it’s still a decade away. I’ve been covering VR and AR for years, …
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2 December
Not sure if your PC is compatible with Windows 11? Here’s how to check
Windows 11 dropped in October (here’s our full Windows 11 review), and with it came significant compatibility questions. Uncertainty regarding compatibility has been common among PC users since this summer when Microsoft unveiled its first major Windows OS upgrade in six years. Fortunately, Windows 11 should work with most PCs, according to a company blog post. That said, though Windows 11’s release date already came …
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2 December
Uber brings audio recordings, more safety features to US
Uber on Thursday unveiled three new safety features it’s rolling out for the ride-hailing app. The company will now check in when rides take unexpected routes or have unexpected stops, remind riders to buckle up and allow drivers and riders to record the audio of their trips. Uber has allowed audio recording in 14 countries in Latin America and is piloting …
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2 December
A Pixel watch could be launching in 2022
Google could be developing the next big Android smartwatch, with the tech giant reportedly working on the first Pixel watch and hoping to launch it next year. The Pixel watch is code-named Rohan, according to a report Thursday by Business Insider, which cited internal Google documents and unnamed sources at the company. Renders show the Pixel watch as having a round …
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2 December
Why FPS, frames per second, and frame rate matter for Xbox, PlayStation, movies and TV
From the best TVs to game consoles like the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, to cameras like the GoPro Hero 10s and the one on the shiny iPhone 13 Pro, fps matters. But what does fps mean, and why should you care? The short version is that fps stands for “frames per second.” In other words, fps is the exact number of individual still …
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