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Fortunately, there are many other secure messaging apps available if you dont agree to WhatsApps terms. WhatsApp claims messages between individuals are end-to-end encrypted, so only their recipients can see their contents. Not everyone agrees that users will be significantly affected by the new policy, however. PM Images / Getty Images “WhatsApp uses Signals protocol for end-to-end encryption, but Signal packs additional security features,” she said. Signal is limited in terms of features and functionality compared to WhatsApp, Srivastava said....

Use Siri to Set Reminders, Alarms, Events, Etc. The Screenshot Home Screen Karl Tapales/Getty Images This one is similar to the screenshot background. The famed “Blue Screen of Death” is the error screen Windows gives when the operating system crashes. metamorworks / Getty Images But, at the very least, it should draw a good laugh. Select this photo for a blue screen that can be sized so it doesn’t overfill the screen....

What Is Green Technology? Green technology is any technology that is environmentally friendly. It takes into account the environment and is rooted in environmental science. Chris Briggs / Unsplash But it goes even further. Green technology is designed to have a better impact on the world around you. For example, think of energy efficiency, renewable resources, and recycling. The need for green technology has never been more apparent than it is today....

A plain wall might be good enough, but a screen can take the experience up several levels. You have two main options for a standalone screen: grey and white. The main advantage of a grey screen over a white one is that the darker color absorbs more light. Reggie Casagrande / Getty Images This feature maintains a better contrast (the difference between white and black) in the picture. The screen’s ability to grab more light doesn’t just apply to the beam from your projector....

Ground loops occur when two components are grounded in locations with different ground potentials. The right way to fix a car audio ground loop problem is to ground everything in the same place. In-home audio systems, ground loops usually happen when two components are plugged into different outlets. Fixing the problem may be a simple matter of changing where you have things plugged in. Unfortunately, the matter of grounding is a little more complicated in-car audio systems....

More legroom, less virus If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. The latest edition of the venerable flight simulator waslaunched recently to rave reviews. The feeling of being almost bird-like, its a thrilling experience. Microsoft “Almost daily someone is mentioning the beautiful historical monuments and world landmarks being seen with their flight simulators. In one sign of the game’s popularity,some accessories for the game were reportedly sold out....

Google’s newPixel 6 and Pixel 6 Prosmartphones could have a shorter shelf life than you might expect. Google Google

They’re not all made equal JBL Touchscreens have ruined the design of some hardware. Why do we still think of them as premium additions, even though they can make everything worse? But this also means designers are never really forced to finalize a user interface. JBL Bean Counters For a product manager, a touchscreen is enticing. If you forget to put a volume knob on a speaker, you’re done. And this would be fine if touchscreen interfaces were well thought out, buttheyre often not....

There are three basic types: mono, stereo, and multi-channel or “surround sound.” Stereo Microphone A stereo microphone records two channels of sound, not one. Multi-Channel Microphone Some high-end camcorders offer multi-channel audio recording. The best way to think about a multi-channel orsurround sound recordingis to picture a basic home theater set-up. You have three speakers up front, by your TV, and a pair of speakers in the back. In the best action movies, you’ll hear sound zipping around your head....

Information in this article applies broadly to a range of devices. Check the specifications of individual products before making a purchase. Some high-end devices, like the Samsung Galaxy View, have screens larger than 18-inches. Peter Cade / Getty Images A tablet’s size and shape affect its portability and how easy it is to hold in various orientations. Manufacturers usually list the dimensions of their tablets. Tablet Thickness and Durability Generally, the thinner the tablet, the lighter it is....

Wi-Fi andBluetoothtop the list, but a few offer wireless cellular modems or Ethernet ports. The modern market is standardized to a significant degree. As recently as the mid-2010s, different devices offered more variation than today. Javier Encinas / Moment / Getty Images Wi-Fi Networking Wi-Fi is the standard for wireless connectivity. When you see 802.11, you’re looking atthe Wi-Fi standard. Current hardware uses the 802.11ax protocol. A Wi-Fi connection is only as fast as the oldest and slowest 802....

As laptop form factors continue to decrease in size, optical drives become increasingly rare and these SSDs proliferate. Generally, the drive will be referred to by its capacity and rotational speed. Solid-State Drives Solid-state drivesare starting to replace hard drives in more laptops, especially ultrathin laptops. deepblue4you / Getty Images They providefaster data access, lower power consumption, and higher reliability. The downside is that SSDs don’t come in such large capacities as mechanical hard drives....

Although these TVs look similar on the outside, there are differences on the inside. Learn how plasma TVs work and whether or not these TVs are worth keeping. This article is preserved for historical reference. Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain How Does a Plasma TV Work? Plasma TV technology is similar to that used in a fluorescent light bulb. The display panel consists of cells, each containing two glass panels that are separated by a narrow gap....