Bits Per Second Explained

Olddial-upmodems supported data rates up to 56 Kbps, for example. Most data pipe equipment features Mbps speed ratings. High-end gear features Gbps speed rating: What Comes After Gbps? John Lamb / Getty Images 1000 Gbps equals 1 terabit per second (Tbps). Few technologies for Tbps speed networking exist today. you’re free to do the calculations yourself manually or use any of a number of online calculators. For example, you’re able to convert Kbps to Mbps with those rules....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Richard Harvey

Bixby vs. Siri: Which Is Best?

Which is the best smart assistant? We looked at Bixby and Siri to see which has developed better features and functions. Overall Findings Unique Bixby button on mobile devices engages with assistant. Lifewire Bixby button functions can be remapped to other apps. Features a selfie shortcut. Executes a variety of smartphone functions, such as setting wallpaper. Works well with third-party apps. Can show up as a pop-up. Send files and documents to print....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Katie Perkins

BlackBerry Phones Could Still Succeed, Experts Say

This eventually evolved, letting them connect with one another over features like BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). Thatall came crashing downwith the release of the first iPhone and Android phones. I don’t think BlackBerry will ever have as large a market share as it once did. Alejandro Mendoza / Unsplash Instead, its important for BlackBerry to find other ways to stand out, too. Like in specs and overall app supportsomething Androids and iPhones already are handling well....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Tiffany Davis

Blizzard Says You Can’t Pay Your Way Through 'Diablo IV'

It also means that anyone who may have missed previous seasons won’t be at a disadvantage, gameplay-wise. WithDiablo IVstill in development, it’s possible some of this might change either before or after its release. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc Blizzard Entertainment, Inc

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Justin Bishop Jr.

Block a Sender and Let Them Know You Did in Gmail

Sign in to your Gmail inbox. SelectSettings(the gear icon). In theSettingsscreen, go to theAdvancedtab. In theTemplatessection, selectEnableto work with Gmail templates. SelectSave Changesfor the change to take effect. This way, you’ll only write the message once. SelectCompose(theplus signicon located in the upper-left corner). In theNew Messagewindow, throw in a general message that lets the sender know that you’ve blocked them. SelectMore(thethree stacked doticon located in the lower-right corner of the New Message window)....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Robert Meadows

Blocking Macros Is Only the First Step in Defeating Malware

According tonew researchby security vendor Proofpoint, macros are no longer the favorite means of distributing malware. The use of common macros decreased by approximately 66% between October 2021 to June 2022. These file types can bypass Microsoft’s macro blocking protections. Ed Hardie / Unsplash. From a cybercrime perspective, Singh said threat actors can use macros for some pretty nasty attack campaigns. Singh isn’t surprised. Proofpoint’s research is based on tracking activities of various notorious threat actors....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Gregory Donovan

BLU Products Releases Its First Unlocked 5G Phone, the F91 5G

TheF91 comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, a multiple lens camera, and a Full HD display. BLU Products TheMediaTek Dimensity 810is actually one of the better mid-range chipsets. All this translates to a quick response time and a smooth frame rate. BLU Products Thanks to the processor, the camera features facial recognition and color enhanced by artificial intelligence. The F91’s battery features 18W Quick charging alongside 10W wireless charging....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Donald Krueger

Blu's New G91 Max Gaming-Focused Smartphone Is Out Now

All of which Blu says provides “flawless response” when using the gear. And then there’s the 5,000mAh battery, which Blu says offers 18W quick charging and 10W wireless charging. listening to music, gaming, etc) will probably drain the charge faster. BLU Products Once the promotional period is over, the G91 Max will return to its regular MSRP of $249.99. BLU Products

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Jessica Jimenez

Blu-ray Disc Player Audio Settings: Bitstream vs. PCM

Overall Findings The receiver decodes the audio. Potential for higher quality audio. Limited secondary audio quality. Lifewire 5.1 support over digital optical or coaxial. The Blu-ray player decodes the audio. Better for secondary audio channels. Limited digital optical or coaxial output. However, here is what happens when you choose either setting. Signal Decoding The home receiver decodes the audio, expanding quality options. Higher quality sound is possible if the receiver supports it....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Mary Scott

Blu-ray vs. DVD: Understanding the High-Definition Revolution

While HD-DVD was discontinued in 2008, Blu-ray and DVD are still in use. Here’s a look at Blu-ray’s history and where it stands today. Still, DVD isn’t a high-definition format. sakchai vongsasiripat / Moment / Getty Images Its limitations became noticeable asHDTVemerged, TV screen sizes increased, and video projectors became more common. Blu-ray aimed to answer DVD’s shortcomings. It allows you to see more depth, a wider range of color shades, and more image detail....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · John Jackson

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

If you haven’t updated yet, hold off until Microsoft fixes it. This term is really just the popularized name for what is technically called astop messageorstop error. The example here on this page is a BSOD as you might see one in Windows 8 or newer. Lifewire / Theresa Chiechi Earlier versions of Windows had a somewhat less friendly appearance. For one, it means everything has to stop, at least as far as theoperating systemis concerned....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Cassandra Hart

Bluesky Is Now Open to All, but Is It Too Late?

But is it too late? For a start, it was created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. Can it compete withthe decentralized, federated Mastodon, which is kind of “supported” byMeta’s Threads? Bluesky Social Media Platform.Rawpixel / Mockup Photos This is largely powered by ActivityPub. You don’t even have to think about ityou just send the mail and it arrives. That’s what ActivityPub does for social and other web-publishing services. Mastodon Mobile App....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Katie Nguyen

Bluesky vs. X: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Next Social Media Platform

After all, people wouldnt be leaving one for the other if they were exactly the same. Overall Findings Over 28 million users. Around 40% of users based in the USA. Lifewire 300 character limit on posts. Ability to mute and block phrases and accounts. AI image detection tool. Over 600 million users. Global userbase with more cultural diversity. Community Notes tool for fast fact-checking. Video and audio livestreaming tools. This is where Bluesky and X begin to diverge....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Gabrielle Gomez