Downloading Apps to the Original iPad

This doesn’t mean the original iPad is now a paperweight. There are stillmany good uses for a first-generation iPad, including watching Netflix and playing casual games. Information in this article applies to the first-generation iPad running iOS 5.1.1 or earlier. Matt Buchanan / Flickr / Wikimedia Commons What’s the Problem? Getting the app onto the iPad is only part of the problem. First, attempt to download the app through the App Store on the iPad....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Gary Gilbert

Dream or Nightmare? New Generative AI App Lets Kids Create Bedtime Stories

SmartDreams is a new appwith an AI engine to let children and their families create illustrated bedtime stories. But some experts say AI tales don’t leave enough to the imagination. AI Storytelling for Kids Through generative AI,the SmartDreams applicationputs children in the driver’s seat. PeopleImages / Getty Images SmartDreams then generates stories. Children learn about narrative structure and cause-and-effect relationships by choosing story elements and seeing how they fit together....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Nancy Baird

DreameBot L20 Ultra: Your Floors Will Thank You

Let me set the stage for you: I have three dogs. And generally speaking, dogs. But this one promised advanced and powerful suction to handle dirt, dust, hair, and other debris. Dreamebot L20 Ultra.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford And it mops automatically. A lot bigger than I expected. I wondered what in the world I got myself into. DreameBot L20 Ultra.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford But the unboxing was super simple. Especially in corners and around edges....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Richard Beasley

Driver Booster v12 Review (Free Driver Updater)

It regularly checks for outdateddriversfor your hardware and even downloads and updates them with one click. Pleaselet us knowif there’s a newer version we need to review. Unlike reports I’ve read, it’s never causedBSODerrors for me. If you gotta use the offline feature, find it in theToolsmenu. Because there’s also Driver Booster Pro, some features are limited in the free version. For example, millions of additional drivers are supported in the professional program....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Sarah Browning

DriverIdentifier v6.1

This review is of DriverIdentifier version 6.1. Pleaselet us knowif there’s a newer version to review. Very simple and easy to use. Provides useful details about the driver updates. Works even without an internet connection. Available as a portable program. Though common with similar software, this one doesn’t take a stab at install unrelated programs during setup. Doesn’t automatically check for outdated drivers. Must visit a download page to get driver updates....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Sarah Morgan

DriverPack v17

We highly urge you to use an alternative likeDriver Booster. The rest of this article is retained for informational purposes only and doesn’t serve as a recommendation. If you want to try out this program despite this warning, you could download it atdriverpack.io. Supports automated, no-prompt installs. It’s portable, so installation isn’t required. Lots of controls you’ve got the option to customize. Can’t hide drivers from showing up in future scans....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Nicholas Case

DriversCloud v12 Review

Shows very detailed information on the drivers. Not difficult to use. Able to toggle beta updates on and off. Can show all drivers, not just ones that require updates. Can filter out drivers that aren’t WHQL certified. Lets you get email alerts about new drivers updates. Drivers are from the official website of the manufacturer. Must download and roll out the drivers manually. Detects more than just driver updates, which may seem overwhelming or cluttered....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Lisa Terry

Drone Delivery in Suburbs Might Not Take Off

“Road vehicles can carry more items for more customers, thus more value. Drones can only do one delivery at a time.” Once the order arrives at the destination, it’ll be lowered to the ground for buyers to collect. Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images The delivery service is only available during daylight hours, weather permitting. ), prescription pet medications from easyvet, and first aid kits from Texas Health," wrote Woodworth. Wing emerged in 2018 from X, an Alphabet subsidiary that helps germinate moonshot businesses....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Scott Li MD

Drones Are Taking Off as a School Subject

The city of Wilmington, Delaware ispartnering with a drone schoolto provide drone training programs for teens. Up, Up and Away The Wilmington program is meant for high school juniors and seniors. The students will undergo a 16-week training course about the operation of drones. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images Drone course graduates also will take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exam to become licensed drone pilots. “It’s also possible to build your own drone, and doing so teaches valuable engineering skills....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · John Escobar

Drones Are the New Best Thing for Selfies

Good: Rescues, awesome production-value-adding aerial shots in TV and movies. Bad: remote warfare, creepy peeping-Tom action, annoying everyone who isnt the owner. ButSnaps $250 Pixyhas some serious advantages, annoyance-wise. Snap Inc. First, its tiny and cute. And second, it is only designed for ultra-short flights, up to just 20 seconds at a pop. The drone would not be of much use for those looking for traditional aerial photography." Snap Inc....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Kevin Oneill

DSLR vs. Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Point-and-shoot cameras are easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and adequate for everyday use. We compared DSLR vs. point-and-shoot cameras to help you choose the camera that’s best for you. Overall Findings Offer many manual control options. Have more power, speed, and features. Best for hobbyists and professional photographers. Work best with automatic configs. Easy for novices to use. Best for casual users. The best choice for you depends on what kind of photographer you are....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Tracy Shaw

DuckDuckGo Announces Upcoming Web Browsing App

This has allowed DuckDuckGo to remove unnecessary aspects to ensure a clean user interface and quick performance. KARRASTOCK / Getty Images In that same year-in-review post, DuckDuckGo announced several updates to its mobile app. The company has added a ‘Fireproofing’ notice which will allow you to save certain websites before closing everything. DuckDuckGo Android users, in particular, will get to enjoy faster load speeds and a simplified search bar. KARRASTOCK / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Patricia Larson

DuckDuckGo Browser Can Now Sync Your Passwords Privately

But it also comes with the pitfall of being tracked for advertising purposes.DuckDuckGo wants to fix that. And you’ve got the option to do it all without having to log into the web client. Here’s how it works. DuckDuckGo Synced Devices.DuckDuckGo First, you get the DuckDuckGo net internet ride on your devices. It will generate a QR code for mobile devices or an alphanumeric code for desktop computers. Once that code is entered, the syncing happens automatically....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · John Ross