Cheap Solar Power Is Coming to an Apartment Near You

The Biden administration is about to change that. Solar installation can be expensive, especially so when you already have perfectly good electricity flowing into your home. “The US has fallen behind many other countries when it comes to domestic solar. MICHAEL WILSON / Unsplash Instead, it allows you to connect to an off-site solar installation and get the power from there. But until now, for most people, it has been a far off, expensive dream....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Ryan Bishop

Check Out These Mac Versions of Your Favorite Logitech Accessories

It’s more than just cosmetic Logitech has four new versions of its popular computer accessories, designed inside and out specifically for Macs. Mac users who prefer their mouse and keyboard to be tailored to their system rather than universal across all platforms havea few more options to choose fromout of Logitech’s catalog. The third-party accessory company has dedicated Mac versions of its MX Mechanical Mini and K380 Bluetooth keyboards, as well as its MX Master 3S mouse and Lift vertical mouse on the way....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Dr. Jason Garcia

Cherie Kloss Uses Tech to Help Nurses Land Jobs

SnapNurse was founded in 2017, and its premiere platform was launched in 2018. The company is on a mission to help solve the nurse shortage in America. Key quote or motto:“You have to have hustle DNA.” Cherie Kloss, founder of SnapNurse.SnapNurse Kloss worked in this role for 17 years. During ten of those years, she was running a production development company on the side. “Find a company that can give you a new start, or start your own startup....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Joann Lee

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Dean Ross

Child Tracking Apps Can Do More Harm Than Good

Fertnig / Getty Images Some child-monitoring apps are taking advantage of parents' concern for their kids. “Hardly a surprise, given that a violation of privacy is the app’s primary goal.” Do you sell users' data?" Fertnig / Getty Images advised Gates in an email discussion with Lifewire. “There are good instructional videos about safe internet and social media use, as a starting point.” Maskot / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Joel Martinez

Childproof Your Android: How to Make It Kid-Friendly But Safe

Put a Lock on Your Smartphone or Tablet Lock your Android rig with a PINor password. It’s also possible tolock specific Android apps. The restrictions in the Google Play store extend to movies, music, books, and apps. To set up parental controls in Google Play: Tap yourprofileiconin the upper-right corner. SelectFamily, then chooseParental controls. Set theParental controlstoggle to theOnposition. You will be prompted to put in your unit’s PIN or password to make changes to parental controls....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Lori Ayala

Children's Online Privacy May Soon Get the Big Boost It Needs

It appears they might soon have their way. Privacy advocates, however, are divided over the efficacy of the upcoming legislation. But Too Little Too Late? JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images She thinks this will be abused by the platforms for more invasive tracking of every visitor. Maskot / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Valerie Johnson

Chill Out With the Fast Charging to Extend the Life of your EV’s Battery

Keep it below 100% most of the time, too The EV life isn’t without its adjustments. You might not be aware, but an EV is like the smartphone in your pocket. Eventually, the battery on both will lose some of its capacity. General Motors It brings EVs closer to parity with gas-powered automobiles during pit stops. But that quick charging comes at a price. The quicker a battery is recharged, the quicker it begins to degrade....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Kristen Griffith

Chivalry 2 Promises a Return to Intense First-Person Gameplay

Chivalry 2also looks to build off the same class system introduced in the first game. Another key perk inChivalry 2is the inclusion of cross-platform play. Torn Banner Studios Torn Banner Studios

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 31 words · Brad Thompson

Chook and Sosig: Walk the Plank Hands On: Refined Cutie

GameClubs Eli Hodapp said in a Zoom interview. Right from the start,Chook and Sosig: Walk the Plankfeels right at home on my iPhone 11. Its the point and click nature that really helpsChook and Sosigwork well. Lifewire The dialogue feels good overall, if a bit too cutesy at times. Throughout the game youll run into multiple characters within the boardgame. Its a very basic loop that the game follows consistently throughout....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Stuart Collier

Choose a Different Default Language in Outlook Mail

Outlook Mail supports many different languages and dialects Outlook Mailoffers support for many languages. Information in this article applies to Outlook Mail on Windows 10 as accessed through a web client. The procedure we outline below overrides the language set at the operating system and web app level. Change the default language on Outlook.com. OpenSettingsby selecting the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the Outlook Mail screen. SelectView all Outlook tweaks....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Michael Bentley

Choosing a 12 Volt Car Heater

When Will You Use the 12-Volt Heater? However, a 12-volt heaterisntthe right choice for heating up a car when the engine isnt running. How will the heater be used? These systems provide far more heat than electric 12-volt heaters. For more information, check out our full guide to the bestportable car heaters. Are There Any Fire Hazards? Use common sense, and consult an expert if necessary. You may be better off with an oil-filled heater if there are any lingering questions about combustion hazards....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Patricia Davis

Choosing a User-Friendly Database Management System (DBMS)

A DBMS defines what’s called thedata schema,or the structure in which the data is stored. Relational database management systems(RDBMS) implement the relational model of tables and relationships. Examples of DBMSs Choosing which database you need is a complex task. Stefan Matei Lungu / Getty Images For small organizations or home use, popular DBMSs are Microsoft Access and FileMaker Pro. More recently, other non-relational DBMSs have grown in popularity. These options are useful for storing and working with very large datasets comprising a wide range of data types....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Herbert Santos