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Microsoft is gearing up to release Surface Pro 2 later this year and new details are starting to emerge. According to Neowin, the company has completed the design, decided to call it “Surface Pro 2”, and the little information that is out reveals that the new tablet will be more powerful, it’ll feature a new adjustable kickstand, and battery life will get a boost thanks to Intel’s Haswell processor. Surface Pro 2nd-gen specs As many of you requested and basically was the logical move, Surface Pro 2 will house a Core i5 Haswell processor....

If you work from more than one computer, then you probably have a system in place for syncing data between them. Files are now easily synced with applications like Dropbox and Google Drive. For web browsers, Google Chrome and Firefox both offer syncing features across multiple devices. TabCloud is another syncing tool for web browsers. The extension records and saves your open tabs in real time so you can view them at a later time or on another device....

Adobe has several Photoshop apps for Android that let you touch-up, combine, create, and more. However, the official, Adobe-made apps aren’t the only ones in the app store that let you “photoshop” your pictures. There are several image editing apps for Android, some better than others, and more importantly, a few are like Photoshop that include some of the same tools. In other words, a Photoshop app shouldn’t be your typical image editor that just supports cropping and color adjustments, but instead an advanced photo editor that includes some of the same features that make Photoshop so useful, like layering, a clone stamp, a background remover, and more....

With its user-friendly motion-sensing controls, the Wii is well-suited for party games. Almost any game can be a party hit with the right combination of friends, but the best games offer more than an excuse to sit around and talk. Here are the seven best Wii party games for an evening with friends. The Beatles: Rock Band Combine one of the most popular bands of all time with one of the most popular party games and you get a fun time....

Face it, working out at home is boring and sometimes that feels like a valid enough excuse to not even bother. Maybe, just maybe, VR can help. We found a few games that can help you exercise right at home and keep you motivated. Competitive Workout: Sparc When you think of a workout in VR, your mind probably doesn’t go to sports. That’s what Sparc aims to change. This VSport puts you in a fast-paced game that has you dodging, blocking, and throwing balls at your opponent....

The iPad’s camera already has plenty of features that let you do cool things right out of the box. Along with taking pictures and recording video, you can read QR codes, scan documents, and measure objects in augmented reality with the Measure app. The App Store offers software that finds even more uses for the iPad cameras, both front and back. Some, such as ProCam 6 and Filmic Pro, give you more control of camera settings while taking photos or capturing video....

There’s a Google assistant that wants to give all the other assistants a run for their money. The name is pretty self-explanatory since it is called Google Assistant. It wants to blow Alexa, Siri, and Cortana right out of the water. Google Assistant was first presented at the Google I/O in May of last year, and it was only on Google XL and Pixel phones. Google is ready to have their assistant move on to other phones....

Best Overall: SketchUp Pro “Unquestionably the best home design software out there.” Best for DIY Home Enthusiasts: Home Designer Pro “The best thing for DIY home enthusiasts.” Best for Ease Of Use: Sweet Home 3D “You can create straight, round or sloping walls with precise dimensions, with just your mouse and keyboard.” Best Budget: Total 3D Home, Landscape & Deck Premium Suite “Upload your own sketches or choose from 14,000 samples to get your planning started....

Video chatting is a stand-in for the phone calls of the past. Current events aside, isolation is a concern for many people, and video chat apps can help us feel connected. To help you figure out what apps are right for you, we rounded up our Android favorites. What makes a great mobile video chat app is a simple-to-use interface first and foremost, but also a keen understanding of the primary use....

The Apple Support app for iOS has been updated, and the new 4.3 version now includes paired AirPods in your list of devices. Before the 4.3 update, the Apple Support iOS app only provided a generic AirPods menu option if you needed support or to report loss or damage. Now the app is able to display your specific AirPods (after they’ve been paired), and can provide detailed device information. This means you won’t have to dig through a generic AirPods menu or Bluetooth settings to find your particular model....

Update - November 3, 2021: Paragraph 5 updated to include confirmation from Google that the Pixel 3a and 3a XL will support Android 12L. Both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL will receive one final update from Google in the first quarter of 2022. Google’s phasing out of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL has been a steady process, with sales of both models being halted back in 2020....

Unless you have an unlimited data plan for your smartphone or tablet, your service plan limits the amount of data you can use every billing cycle. To avoid exceeding these limits and incurring excess billing charges, monitor your data usage on a smartphone or tablet using one of these popular apps. Some of the apps are free, while others charge a small fee. Some are available for iOS and Android, while others are available only for iOS....

If you recently upgraded from an earlier version of Windows to Windows 10, then you might be facing this issue where USB Ports are not working on your PC. It seems the USB port no longer recognizes any USB device and the USB device will not work. None of your USB devices will work it USB Mouse, Keyboard, Printer or Pendrive, so the issue is definitely related to USB Ports rather than the device itself....

As smartphones and tablets become more powerful, they consume more electricity and use up their batteries faster. While flip phones could survive without a charge for days on end, you often have to charge your smartphone every night to make sure it has enough to get through the day. Most phones, tablets, and other electronics today are powered by lithium ion batteries, but scientists and engineers believe that we are approaching the limits of how much we can store in them....

Valheim Crafting Recipes are essential because they will help you get new items that you can upgrade as well. This is the best way to boost your progress in the game. So here are all the recipes for tools and weapons that you will need in your journey, along with the ingredients you need. All Valheim Crafting Recipes List Table of Contents Here are all the Valheim Crafting Recipes for tools, weapons, armor and other items that will help you find more items and resources in the game....

Similar to previous installments, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet features a plethora of unique Pokemon. Gimmighoul Pokemon are one of rare Pokemon that can be randomly found across the Paldea region. But a majority of players are confused about the Gimmighoul Coins that are obtained from them. While these coins are a type of collectible, what are they used for? Check out our guide to know everything about the Gimmighoul Coins in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to find out....

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Season 1 rewards are as crazy as the game itself. Season 1 is here and it brings a new type of battle royale that we never knew we wanted. If you want to know about Season 1 rewards, you’ve come to the right place. What Are The Season 1 Rewards In Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout On the surface Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout looks like an adorable TV show where players go through different levels until only one survives....

When you download software, even from reputable sites, sometimes you get more than you bargained for. You probably don’t even realize that, as you’ve downloaded the program you want, a few potentially unwanted programs otherwise known as PUPs hopped onto your computer as well. What Is a PUP? A PUP (potentially unwanted program) is any program that you do not specifically approve for download onto your computer. Sometimes the software maker decides to include them for helpful reasons....

A system error code is an error number, sometimes followed by a short error message, that a program in Windows may display in response to a particular problem it’s having. How System Errors Are Used Just as a doctor may use a certain word to describe a list of symptoms to a patient, the Windows operating system issues an error code to describe a problem it has with a software program, which in turn makes it easier for a software developer to understand what has happened, and therefore how to fix it....

This article describes what XML files are and where they’re used, which programs can open one, and how to convert one to another text-based format like JSON, PDF, or CSV. What to Know An XML file is an Extensible Markup Language file.Open one with Online XML Viewer, Visual Studio Code, or Notepad++.Convert to JSON, CSV, HTML, and others with those same programs. What Is an XML File? An XML file is an Extensible Markup Language file....