Romolo Tavani/Shutterstock.com Halloween is an exciting time of year, especially for movie lovers. And while horror is the go-to genre for many, it’s not exactly ideal for kids or scaredy cats. For those who prefer lighthearted flicks to those that are downright terrifying, these picks will appeal to your entire […]
Google Chat Is Going Free and Replacing Hangouts In 2021
Google Google likes to support two nearly-identical products at the same time. It’s a silly “strategy” that leaves people scratching their head over services like Duo, Meet, Hangouts, and Chat. But Google is on the right path, announcing that Hangouts is shutting down in 2021 to be replaced by the […]
HDR Formats Compared: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Technicolor
Grzegorz Czapski / Shutterstock If you’re looking for a new 4K ultra-high definition TV, it almost certainly supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) video. But what is the difference between competing HDR formats? Should you take this into account in your purchase? What is HDR? HDR stands for high dynamic range. […]
How to Escape Spaces in File Paths on the Windows Command Line
Command line environments like Windows command prompt and PowerShell use spaces to separate commands and arguments, but file and folder names can also contain spaces. To specify a file path with a space inside, you must “escape”. Command Line 101: Why You Must Escape Spaces A character’s “escape” changes its […]
You'll Soon Be Able to Get MagSafe PopSockets for Your iPhone 12
PopSockets In the wake of Apple’s latest event announcing the new iphone 12 models, phone accessories brand PopSockets promises it will create PopSockets using Apple’s MagSafe technology. The fun accessory makes it easy to pick up and use your smartphone, and adds a touch of personality. MagSafe is Apple’s exclusive […]