The TrustedReviews team has been bringing you all of the best Black Friday deals through the past week or so, and you can be sure we’ll continue until the end of Cyber Monday at least. Besides the usual online retail giants, it’s always interesting to see what the major manufacturers themselves can come up with. Google and Samsung have their deals all laid out, so what about Apple? Is Apple taking part in Black Friday 2022?...
Why Are Good Proofreading Apps Hard to Make? What makes grammar checking so difficult? English, mostly. While any literate human can craft complicated sentences in their native language, that’s far harder for a computer. Even with advances in machine intelligence, AI can’t yet write a novel or tell a joke. Within the domain of written text, grammar checkers can pick up on obvious errors, like the wrong form of “its” used in a sentence....
Introduction This is the latest addition to KitchenAid’s line of hand mixers, which ranges from five to nine speeds and also includes a cordless option. But what sets this 6 Speed Hand Mixer apart from others is the fact that it comes with flex edge beaters – where the bottom third of the beaters is covered in a rubbery material, which aids mixing while reducing noise and vibration from contact with a bowl....
Geography is an interesting subject, used by many of us day to day, often without realizing. But when you fire up GPS, SatNav, or just Google maps, you are using the geographical data provided by this software with the maps drawn by cartographists. When you hear about a certain country in the news or hear financial data being recited, these all fall under the umbrella of geography. And you have some great Linux software to study and practice these, whether it is for school or your own improvement....
Some Linux users would prefer a more lean and streamlines approach when it comes to their Linux computing experience. It is because of this we’ve decided to make a list of all the different lightweight desktop environments that are currently available for the Linux operating system. Note: each desktop environment in this list will most likely be found in your Linux distribution’s package repository. XFCE4 Xfce is, undoubtedly the most popular lightweight desktop environment currently available for Linux right now....
Flash is a heavy plugin, and sometimes it can slow down your machine if you don’t have a lot of resources. This is largely the problem that Pithos is attempting to solve. It’s a lightweight Pandora radio client for Linux. Installation Ubuntu users If you’re on Ubuntu, you’ll need to add a PPA to get Pithos up and running. Open a terminal, and enter the following commands. Once you’ve added the repository to your Ubuntu installation, you’ll need to update your software sources to reflect the changes....
However, with just a little digging and experimentation, you can learn how to showcase, edit, share, organize, hide, and make memories from your photos and videos all from the convenience of your iOS device – no computer or photo-editing programs required! Photo Memories Slideshow on the Fly Let’s start with “Photo Memories.” iOS essentially organizes your photos into collections that are sorted out by dates and locations called “Moments.” If your kid had a gymnastics meet at your YMCA, and you neglected to shoot video because you were taking lots of pictures instead but want to wow your friends with a dynamically generated slideshow complete with a music soundtrack and artsy transitions, it couldn’t be simpler....
In this article we will show you how to use DOF in your own Blender shots to add realism or simulate small objects. Adding Depth Employing the DOF settings in Blender are simplicity itself, but making it really dance requires a lot more effort and concentration. In the real world the effect is a consequence of different apertures (the adjustable iris in the lens) and its effect on the depth of the area of focus....
The figure isn’t quite as dire as it suggests. It’s true, a poll suggests more than half trust the police with facial recognition, 56 percent do. However, there is not 44 percent who don’t. Only 29 percent don’t. But the groups that simply can’t be trusted with facial recognition is not surprisingly tech companies and advertisers. Facial Recognition Trust From reading the comments on these types of articles at Make Tech Easier, we know that there are people who don’t trust anyone with anything tech-related....
What Makes OS.js Special? Unlike other operating systems, OS.js can operate on any computer without installing anything. The OS is made entirely out of javascript. It can be used on any platform that has a modern web browser. There’s even a live demo which you can test out here. Despite the fact that this operating system is web-based and is designed to be used inside web browsers, it is very complex....
The days of both the Atari 2600 and the arcade have faded into the mists of time, but those classic arcade games continue to live on in the form of emulators and even the Chrome web browser. There are a number of versions of those old 8-bit classics, but many of them have been modernized, losing that nostalgic feel. If you have the Chrome web browser, and want to play the authentic games, with that same 1980’s look and feel, then there are a few out there if you search around....
Whether you are looking to be a bit more flashy or want to increase your productivity, AquaSnap is a freeware application you will want to look into. Having a better way to productively manipulate a multitude of open windows is especially useful when you have a dual monitor setup. Aside from looking pretty fancy, AquaSnap will dramatically increase productivity for those of you who work with multiple windows. Here is how it helps....
Installation The installation process is fairly simple. The software is very quick to install and causes no issues. There are no hidden toolbars, no extra software, and nothing else that could be deemed conspicuous. A First Look After opening Password Recovery Bundle, it greets you with a simple interface. The help file is extensive, but the software itself is self-explanatory and intuitive. The Windows Password button recovers passwords you use to log in to your operating system....
Microsoft Access isn’t a piece of software that you use casually all that often. Chances are, if you’re using Access, you’re using it for your job or something equally important. Because of that, if something goes wrong with your Access databases, you’re probably in big trouble. That is where Recovery Toolbox for Access comes in. This is part of a group of applications from Recovery Toolbox focused on data recovery....
While new features are being added to Gmail all the time, some features are needed now to allow Gmail to be used productively while mobile. The list below will show some applications that are essentially workarounds for missing features in Gmail for Android. 1. Gmail widgets Ever noticed there aren’t many widgets for Gmail, if any on the most devices? Most manufacturers will put a widget on there for the email app, but there is no really good Gmail widgets on most Android devices....
So what do you do if want to save those tabs for later? Well, there are plenty of Chrome extensions available to help you better manage your tabs, but this quick trick from OMG! Chrome! doesn’t require an extension at all. Here’s how you can quickly save and restore groups of tabs in Chrome without installing an extension. Saving Groups of Tabs Add a new bookmarks folder to your bookmarks bar by right clicking on it and selecting “Add Folder…” If you prefer, you can add a new folder in the bookmarks menu instead; it’s simply a matter of preference....
Doing this will help to save the earth since you won’t be wasting paper. However, if you really need to print out the page, you can just as easily take that PDF file to a friend’s house or public location where you can have printer access. One Chrome extension that you may find handy for this task is called Print Friendly & PDF. It lets you save any Web page as a PDF, and you can also remove images and delete other content before saving....
Pretty soon, it’ll be time put away the Pringles, polish off the pies, and set your mind to shifting some of the excess pounds earned over Christmas. You can currently pick the Fitbit Charge 5 up for just £99, which is a discount of more than £70 on the £169.99 RRP. Put another way, that’s 42% lopped off the price, and you can even choose your colour (Lunar White/Soft Gold, Graphite/Black, or Steel Blue/Platinum)....
The president of the United States searched for news about himself and didn’t like that the stories shown were predominantly negative about him. This led to the government announcing it would check into regulating Google. But is regulating search engines the answer to fixing this problem? A Proposal in the Making When the president launched his search, it showed stories about himself that he didn’t like. He determined it must be rigged to show more negative news stories about him....
The UK double (135 x 190) mattress would typically cost you a rather pricey £420. However, that number has plunged all the way down to £273 for Black Friday. That’s 35% off, or £147 you could spend on some new bedding or a pair of matching pillows. Don’t forget to visit our ongoing live blog for all the best Black Friday deals. The Simba Premium has a seven-zoned base designed to offer optimal support for your lower back, shoulders and hips....
