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iPhones are considered to be great phones for shooting videos and photos. Those who love taking pictures or even professional photographers and videographers consider buying it as their go-to camera. It has all kinds of modes, from Portrait to Pro mode. The Portrait mode is usually loved by photographers and users who love taking shots of an object while neglecting the background to create a bokeh effect. You can also add depth to your images not shot in Portrait mode by adding background blur to them using the Photos app on your iPhone....

On Windows 11, it’s possible to uninstall the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), but it requires multiple in-order steps. Although Microsoft has streamlined the installation of WSL2 with a single command or using the Microsoft Store, removing the platform is not as simple as clicking the “Uninstall” button from the “Apps & features” settings page. If you want to uninstall WSL from your computer completely, you want to make sure first to remove the Linux distros, followed by uninstalling additional components and then disabling the platform....

Minecraft Education Edition is designed for classroom use. There are multiple things in the Education Edition of Minecraft. For example, Minecraft chemistry update where you can learn the basics of chemistry. Players can learn about extinct species, understand the bio-diversity or just learn to build a town. Download Minecraft Education Edition? For Windows Desktop: The update is usually automatic. However, if you do not have the automatic update enabled, follow the steps here to update the edition:...

This article explains how to test the power supply unit (PSU) in your computer with a power supply tester. Instructions apply specifically to the Coolmax PS-228 ATX power supply tester, but they also suffice for most other PSU testers with an LCD. What to Know Read PC Repair Safety Tips. Open case, unplug and organize power connectors. Check for proper voltage.Next, plug motherboard power connectors into power supply tester. Plug power supply into live outlet....

This article explains how to use emoji hashtags on Instagram to boost engagement, express yourself, and try a new way to catalog your post. Instagram also lets you add hashtagged emojis to comments, and users can search for posts via an emoji hashtag. What to Know Open the Instagram app and compose a post. Add a picture, filter, caption, and hashtags as you usually would.Type the # and then switch to the emoji keyboard....

This article explains how to use Google Duplex to make restaurant reservations. Instructions apply to Google Assistant for iOS and Android. What to Know Ask Google Assistant to book a table at the restaurant of your choice.If you want recommendations, ask Google Assistant for a list of nearby restaurants.When Google Assistant displays your booking details, say, “OK,” or tap Confirm. How to Make a Restaurant Reservation Using Google Duplex If your device supports Google Duplex and it’s available in your area, it’s very straightforward to have Google Assistant book you a table....

This article explains how to use Google’s Translate tool, which can handle text, images, speech, and even real-time conversations. What to Know For text: Select a language > Tap to enter text > begin typing > Enter.For spoken word: Select a language > tap the mic > begin speaking at the beep. Tap the Speaker icon to hear the translation.For conversations: Select a language > tap Conversation > begin speaking. Watch the screen for the translation....

If you frequently switch between a Mac and a PC, or you use an iPhone and a Windows computer, you’ve probably run into trouble using Apple services on Windows. Recently, Apple has been somewhat more friendly to other operating systems, if only slightly. One example of this would be iCloud for Windows, which lets you access iCloud files, contacts, calendars, photos, and other data on Windows. Now, starting with iCloud for Windows version 12, you can even use your iCloud Keychain passwords on Windows....

Nvidia FreeStyle (also known as Game Filter) is a post-processing solution built right into modern Nvidia graphics cards. Using FreeStyle, a user can change the color balance of an image, make it look sharper, or even make extreme changes to the image (like giving it a cel-shaded appearance or turning it black-and-white) without even leaving the game. The great thing about FreeStyle is that it’s built right into the driver and Nvidia’s In-Game Overlay, allowing for easy on-the-spot tweaking....

This article explains how to use Verizon Smart Family Parental Controls with your Verizon account. For a small monthly fee, you can use Verizon parental controls to track the location of your family members and see what apps and content your children use and when they use them. What to Know Log into your Verizon account, visit the Verizon Smart Family page and select Get it now.Once connected, you’ll see a screen for each family member....

This article teaches you how to use Zoom video filters when using the service via the desktop app, iOS, and Android. It also looks at any limitations to using video filters. What to Know Add filters to your meeting by clicking the arrow next to Stop Video > Choose Video Filter and choosing from the options available. On mobile, tap More > Background and Filters > Filters to pick out a video filter....

This article explains how to use Voice Control on the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. Voice Control is compatible with devices running iOS 3 and higher. Additional Voice Control options were added in iOS 14.5. What to Know To set up Voice Control, go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control > Set Up Voice Control > Done.Voice Control works as a hands-free way to control your phone. You don’t need a passphrase like “Hey, Siri....

If you’ve just downloaded a file from the Internet, you may want to verify that the downloaded file hasn’t been tampered with. After all, who knows that kind of nefarious fiddling a hacker might have been up to? By checking the MD5, SHA-1 or SHA-256 checksum of a file, you can verify its integrity and ensure the file hasn’t been corrupted or changed. What’s a Checksum? A checksum is a short, unique string that results from running an encryption algorithm on a given file....

HTC has recently launched a new smartphone especially targeted for selfie lovers- the HTC Desire 826, with an ultrapixel front camera in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is currently ongoing in Las Vegas, USA. The HTC Desire 826 does not stand so high in case of the other specs though, like the devices coming under the Desire lineup. It features a 5.5-inches Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) capacitive display, which has a pixel density of 401 ppi....

HTC has recently unveiled a new Android smartphone with a unique feature- the HTC Desire Eye which has a front shooter of same Megapixels as that of the rear. This is probably the world’s first smartphone to have so, and comes with almost the same specs as the HTC One M8. Well, we can call it an upgraded version of the HTC One E8- the only difference is that the Desire Eye has a blast front camera....

This article explains how to import your Outlook.com messages and contacts, including data from a Hotmail or Windows Live email account, into Gmail. You’ll need access to the desktop version of Gmail to complete this transfer. What to Know In Gmail, select Settings (gear) > See All Settings > Accounts and Imports tab.Select Import mail and contacts. Enter your Outlook.com email address and select Continue > Continue. Select Yes to confirm permissions, select your options, and then select Start import....

The Popcorn Time software is generally considered legal, but watching free movies on it is probably illegal and could end up costing you a few thousand dollars in fines. The program runs using torrents, so it’s basically the same as using any other torrent client in terms of legality, and the risk of getting caught is the same. The laws governing the unlicensed distribution/downloading of copyrighted content vary quite a bit, but the bottom line is that it’s safest to assume that using Popcorn Time to get free content is not legal, no matter where you are....

On October 19th, Lenovo unveiled its new lineup of Windows 10 devices during a new press event in San Francisco. The Chinese PC maker announced a new laptop and All-in-One desktop, both devices carrying the Yoga brand part of the new 900 series. At the event, Microsoft made an appearance and unveiled that the company has worked closely with Lenovo to ensure the new products take advantage of the new features offered by Windows 10....

Don’t you just wish that you could auto-run, move, sail, route, attack, fish, loot, and more in Lost Ark? What I mean by that is having the ability to automatically control your character while you take a break from the game. You might need a break because this game requires a lot of grinding and if there are some things that the game does for you then there is nothing better....

By bringing some of the most essential and intuitive controls from the iPhone to the Mac, the Touch Bar remains an indispensable tool for several creative professionals and casual Mac users alike. However, the Touch Bar is not without its occasional issues. You may find that your Touch Bar freezes, crashes, or disappears entirely. Maybe you are in the middle of crafting the perfect tweet or text message, and your Touch Bar emojis become entirely inaccessible....