This article explains what AI files are, how to open one, and how to convert one to a different format like SVG, JPG, PDF, PNG, etc. so that it’s compatible with other software. What to Know An AI file is an Adobe Illustrator Artwork file. Open one with Illustrator or for free with Inkscape. Convert to PNG, JPG, SVG, etc. with Zamzar or those same programs. What Is an AI File?...
This article explains how and when to use an IP webcam, a camera connected to the internet without a computer. What to Know Download the app for your IP webcam and use it to connect the webcam to your Wi-Fi network.Make sure webcam supports Wi-Fi protocols such as WPA2. Update security for router’s firmware.Monitoring multiple rooms: Use webcams that allow you to network cameras and share feeds. IP Webcams: The Basics An IP webcam is usually a small device that can be discreetly hidden in an area or easily mounted....
Computer networking, not to be confused with social networking, is the practice of interfacing two or more computing devices for the purpose of sharing data. Computer networks are built with a combination of hardware and software. Computer Network Classification and Area Networks Computer networks can be categorized in several ways. One approach defines the type of network according to the geographic area it spans. Local area networks (LANs), for example, typically span a single home, school, or small office building, whereas wide area networks (WANs), reach across cities, states, or even the entire world....
Gigabit Ethernet is part of the Ethernet family of computer networking and communication standards. The Gigabit Ethernet standard supports a theoretical maximum data rate of one gigabit per second (1,000 Mbps). How Does Gigabit Ethernet Work? It was once believed that achieving gigabit speeds with Ethernet would require the use of fiber optic cables or other special network cable technology. Fortunately, those are only necessary for long distances. For most purposes, Gigabit Ethernet works well using a regular Ethernet cable (specifically, the CAT5e and CAT6 cabling standards)....
If you’re using an HTC smartphone for the first time or have recently upgraded to a new model, you may wonder what HTC Sense is. HTC Sense is a customized user interface for HTC smartphones. It has several features unique to HTC, such as Blinkfeed, Edge Launcher, and Sense Input Keyboard, among others. Here we’ll look more closely at some of these features. Blinkfeed With a quick swipe to the left, you’ll discover a cool feature called Blinkfeed—a one-stop shop for news and social networks....
Sweet Home 3D Anyone can use it Imports existing blueprints Less than $15 Very small object library Rudimentary graphics Limited outdoor design tools Sweet Home 3D is a decent program to start your home design journey. It’s simple and cheap, so there’s not a lot of risk to trying it out, but you won’t be able to make anything too complicated. Design Setup Process Interior Design Tools Exterior Design Tools Performance Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Sweet Home 3D so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....
T-mobile’s US store now has a jaw-dropping offer for the iPhone lovers. The offer is about a iPhone 5s test drive for one week along with unlimited LTE internet access, with a full fee refund policy. According to the terms and conditions of the iPhone 5s Test Drive offer, the customers who are of at least eighteen years will have to order the iPhone 5s online through the T-mobile’s website, and set their account....
The tablet has come far, until it no longer did. Tablet sales have not been going extraordinarily well in the consumer market in recent years, which makes manufacturers slightly concerned about what they should be doing to attract more people to start purchasing their hardware again. One of the most quaint ideas came from Lenovo in early September 2015 with the release of the Yoga Tab 3 Pro, a tablet that includes a small “pico” image projector that is capable of displaying a 70-inch image onto surfaces....
TCL’s new TCL 30 XE 5G, which marks the company’s first-ever 5G smartphone for T-Mobile and T-Mobile Metro, is set to launch in the US on Friday, February 25th. Initially announced at CES in January, the TCL 30 XE 5G looks to be roughly the same size as the TCL 20 Pro 5G but isn’t quite as powerful. It sports a slightly lower screen resolution, less memory, and a 13MP main camera compared to the 20 Pro 5G’s 48MP Sony OIS camera....
TestMy.net is an internet speed test website that’s been offering free bandwidth testing for over 20 years! The website isn’t hard to use, works in all web browsers without the need for plugins, and offers stats about your bandwidth that you may not find in similar sites. The results of the speed tests are displayed in a clear and easy to understand manner, making it simple to compare your results with other users of your ISP, people in your city, and other testers in your country....
Loads of cool apps for Surface devices can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store app store or elsewhere online. However, from the various Windows 10 stock and cryptocurrency price apps to the numerous photo and video editors, it can be hard to sort through all of the software listings and find the best Surface app for each task. It doesn’t have to be though. Here are 13 of the best apps for Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, Surface Go, and other Microsoft Surface devices worth downloading and checking out....
Need help finding the right colors to paint your walls? We compiled a list of the best paint color matching apps for iOS and Android to help make sure you get the colors you need. Due to variations in screen quality and other factors, the colors you see on these apps will rarely look exactly how the paint will appear on your wall. Use the apps in conjunction with color cards from your paint retailer, and start by painting a small area to make sure you have the color you want....
The Nintendo Switch has been a major success for Nintendo. Its dual design as a home console and a portable unit means it fills a niche that consoles rarely manage to achieve. Of course, it’s not perfect; whether you want to move it safely or just want it to be more comfortable in your hands, it has its problems. Fortunately, the Switch’s success has opened the door to an array of great accessories that help you get the most out of the console....
Twitter may still be the world’s largest micro-blogging platform, but it’s no longer the only game in town. We’ve tested out dozens of social media networks to bring you the best Twitter alternatives available on the internet. Most Similar to Twitter: Plurk Plurk brands itself as a “social network for weirdos,” but you’ll find people discussing a broad range of mundane topics from knitting to Netflix. The company is in Taiwan, so much of the discussions center around Asian pop culture....
Planning for the start of the school year is much harder than when it was back when all students needed was a pen and notebook. The only complication back then was which color should the notebook be? The advancement of technology has resulted in the invention of a variety of devices that make studying and campus life easier for students with much of this new tech not only being useful but also needed in today’s classrooms....
I’m so delighted with the speed and incredibly slim design of Apple’s new iMac M1 that I rushed out to get the Logitech Mx Master 3 for Mac mouse in an attempt to find a pointing device that could keep up. Key Takeaways The $99.99 Logitech Mx Master 3 is a far superior mouse to the one Apple provides, with tons of features and the ability to customize functions.I found the best part of the Master 3 to be the new electromagnetic scroll wheel....
If you asked a sizable sample of casual movie fans what their favorite 3D movie of all time is, a lot of people would probably answer Avatar. It’s one of the highest-grossing films of all time, so on that criterion alone, it’s going to garner a lot of votes. Avatar isn’t my personal number one, but it’s near the top. In this article, I go through my picks for the top ten 3D films of all time and try to justify my choices....
Wikipedia isn’t just about the creation and spread of knowledge and information on the internet. It certainly is that, but people have found another entertaining use for everyone’s favorite free source of knowledge: the Wiki Game. What Is the Wiki Game? The Wiki Game is a fun activity for groups of two or more (not just by a single player) and for people of all ages, young or old. You may know it by other names like “Speed Wiki” and “Wiki Racing....
Taking screenshots is an activity required by many people, especially for people that, like me, often write “how-to” and tutorial articles. They are essential to show others something from our own computers, without the need for a physical presence or a tedious screen recording using third party gear. All operating systems come with a built-in screenshot function, but sometimes we need more than just the simple “photograph,” leading us to screenshot tools....
Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable Hard Drive HDTC940XL3CA Attractive design Small and compact Different color options Extremely affordable Decent read/write speeds USB powered Fingerprints and smudges show up on the housing Included manuals aren’t very comprehensive The Toshiba Canvio Advance is a practical hard drive for everyday people. Design Performance Software Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable Hard Drive so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....
