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Apple ID is both your iTunes account and the login for your iCloud account. It’s is basically your one-stop-shop for everything Apple. It includes your payment and shipping information for purchasing from both the digital music, movie, and App stores and physical products from Apple.com. It holds your personal information, your passwords, and security, and it also stores all of your subscriptions and in-app purchases on the App Store. So what’s all the confusion?...

Device carriers and manufacturers have never quite understood users – we don’t like or need bloatware. Yet, Verizon decided all Android users needed AppFlash on their devices. It quietly appeared on existing devices in 2017 and later became preinstalled. After a lot of opposition, Verizon eventually stopped supporting AppFlash and disabled it on existing devices through updates (whereas newer devices don’t come with it preinstalled). Yep, it’s all been a bit messy, so here’s everything you need to know....

If you’ve been following the news from Apple’s latest release of macOS, you might have noticed some mention of Apple File System, or APFS. This is one of those wonky topics that don’t get a lot of attention. Yet, it’s the core structure underlying a user’s experience with the operating system. APFS won’t be finalized until 2017, but you can get a taste in the developer preview now available on Sierra....

ENIAC is the world’s first electronic computer. As a stand-alone device, it didn’t support networking, although it facilitated a network of humans who used it for years to aid the effort of World War II. It depended on a suite of vacuum tubes and other typical electronics tools, rather than today’s integrated circuits. Although it dates back to the 1940s, it’s had a profound and lasting influence on the technology we rely on today....

MP3 files and other file formats used by music streaming services are low quality compared to the traditional CD format. There is a move to bring back high-quality two-channel audio by extending the capabilities of downloadable and streamable music to match or surpass CD quality. This initiative is referred to as hi-res audio (HRA). What Is Hi-Res Audio? To fit music into a format that can be easily streamed, as much as 80 percent of the information in the original recording may be lost....

There’s always space BetweenTwoGays! That cushion is where you’ll find Twitch’s most highly curated community born between two dueling, but equally yoked, personalities. The two lovebirds behind the channel, Ryan Adams and Jayce Mulligan, began their streaming journey on a whim. Now, the duo hopes to continue their work in making Twitch a more hospitable place for deep conversations and diverse creators. “Why is it that our voices are the quiet ones?...

In the battle of the budget tablets, the two key names to stand out are the Apple iPad and Surface Go 2. Both are similarly priced and offer the same level of features. If you’re wondering who wins in the battle of iPad vs Surface Go, it’s a matter that’s a bit more complicated than simply saying one is far better than the other. The Apple iPad offers a better display which is very useful when multitasking, but the Microsoft Surface Go 2 provides a lighter design and neat features like a face-recognition camera....

Microsoft recently rolled out a new firmware update for its Surface Pro 3 device, and the company is just now sharing the details about the changes included with the update. The release notes is dated “August 2017,” so there is a good chance that your device already have the update installed, and if you’re curious, the firmware update adds support for the new Surface Pro Type Cover and Surface Pro Signature Type Covers....

This week on tech, new report suggests that Microsoft is preparing to release a new smartwatch this summer. But the most interesting news is that the watch will not only support Windows Phone handsets, but also iOS and Android phones. The company is also releasing this week the “Files” app, which is the file manager for Windows Phone 8.1 that many users were asking for. The app is ready for download from the Windows Phone Store....

This week on tech, new rumor suggests that Microsoft will indeed bring back the Start menu to Windows 8, but the most interesting information is that the menu may come back long before Threshold, the next major update for Windows, which by the way a second rumor indicates that Microsoft could release it in late 2014 and not in 2015 like earlier data stated. Like every month Microsoft this week released its Patch Tuesday fixing 11 vulnerabilities in Windows and various other products....

This week in Pureinfotech we covered all about the release of Windows 8 Developer Preview, from the BUILD Windows event in California on Tuesday, to how to install Windows 8 using VMware Workstation and VirtualBox, going through other awesome stuff, such as where to find and download the ISO image files, a comparison between Windows 8 and iPad iOS 5, list of 300+ new features, how to create a bootable USB drive and DVD, and much more....

If you want to test drive a Linux distro, what will you usually do? Download the ISO file, burn it into a CD/USB drive and boot it up in your PC. Alternatively, you can also run the ISO file in virtual machine such as Virtualbox or VMWare. What if you are not a geek and have no ideas how to carry out the above stuff? What if there is a 1-click solution that allows you to test drive a Linux distro without having to go through the above steps?...

The best games on GamePass are gripping, exciting, and distinctly varied in nature. Thanks to the hundreds of games available via the service, there’s no shortage of options here, which can feel overwhelming at first. However, it also demonstrates the breadth of different titles and experiences that the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S offers GamePass subscribers. It’s one of the best value services out there for avid gamers or those who simply want to experiment with various genres....

There are close to two million apps in the Apple App Store. Still, only a small fraction of them are worth downloading. Below are some of the most unique and useful iPhone apps you didn’t even know you needed. All of these apps have stellar user reviews, are updated frequently, and many are award winners. And perhaps best of all, they’re all free. Manage Email on the Go: Edison Mail Edison Mail is a smart email app with a built-in assistant feature designed to help you manage messages faster and more effectively while you’re on the go....

BLU has been a front-runner in the budget smartphone space and its tech-savvy Bold N1 leads the charge in that regard. Its 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display is a rarity at this price point. Strengthened by Gorilla Glass 5, the display also hides an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for password-free security. Best Overall BLU Bold N1 Flagship features at budget price Best FullView display design Dual cameras Lackluster battery life Looking at the front, you’ll notice there’s no selfie camera visible — that’s because a 13MP pop-up camera is tucked inside the phone’s border....

Outdoor speakers can help turn your backyard into a lively entertainment space. The best outdoor speakers deliver the high-quality audio you’d expect from indoor speakers, but in a housing that will shield the interior electronics from the elements (or the occasional splash). Our experts searched for weather-resistant speakers that provided the right combination of audio quality, durability, performance, and easy-installation. We also looked at cost versus features, examining what each speaker offered for its price....

The best wide-format printers are certainly not necessarily perfect for every job and tend to show their value when they’re more frequently used. So if you’re looking to complete a singular job, you may want to weigh the pros and cons of digital printing instead to save yourself a quick buck. Best Overall Brother MFC-J6945DW The i8720 from Canon’s Pixma line is set up to print completely borderless media, which allows you to produce studio quality prints of all your photo projects....

watchOS 9’s new Low Power mode transforms new Apple Watches, making old ones usable again. watchOS 9’s new Low Power Mode may almost double battery life.Low Power Mode is way more useful than the old Power Reserve.Old, worn-out watches may again last all day. For years, Apple Watch users had the option of Power Reserve, a virtually useless mode that offered to kick in when the battery level was at 10 percent and deactivated everything except the time....

There are 3 Dark Zones in The Division 2 – DZ East, DZ South, DZ West. Each of these Dark Zones contains some of the best loot in the game which will help you upgrade and max out your character with best builds. All you need to do is learn how to survive in these contaminated zones. Here is how to unlock all 3 Dark Zones and take down the enemies....

Even if The Last of Us Part II is one of the most anticipated games of the year, it seems that the title of Naughty Dog will not be released in some countries, especially with those in the Middle East. According to reports, a user on Reddit asked the PlayStation team why people in the Middle East region are not able to pre-order the game via the UAE PS Store. To this, one of the PlayStation support team members stated the following: “If any game did not exist in any Store region it means that the game is banned by the competent authorities of the country and we can not do anything regarding that....