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Our accounts are just too valuable for hackers to ignore. Even a compromised email account can be a stepping stone to gaining access to financial accounts and robbing you of your hard-earned money while creating a nightmare scenario for you. Although movies depict a hoodie-clad hacker with fingers flying furiously over the keyboard, the reality is that according to the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (opens in new tab) the overwhelming majority of security breaches (85%) involve a human element....

Private browsing, for example, might be best served by Firefox, while your videos tend to play better when using Chrome. You can do all this and more with a free, third-party app called Browser selector. It’s easy to install and use and you can set up any number of browsers to execute any type of task you can imagine. Once you set it up, you can pick the appropriate browser when clicking a link, similar to what you’d see on mobile operating systems like Android or iOS....

If you’re sure it’s plugged in, and that you have the latest firmware (and it’s not muted), you can move on to other solutions. The first thing to try is checking the settings to make sure the microphone is allowed to access your computer. Switching this on ensures Microsoft and the software that came with your microphone are on the same page. If your microphone isn’t working, start with ensuring the apps you need it for have permission....

To be clear, a good dungeon master (DM) won’t judge you for playing any combination of class, race and background that interests you. But, if you’re joining a combat-heavy campaign, you might consider maximizing the potential for your character. And with the recent release of the sourcebook Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, there’s a seemingly endless number of combinations. If none of this is new to you, check out our larger DND Tips page for more advice on D&D 5e and other TTRPGs....

“How to mine Shiba Inu” is a Google search query that’s gaining traction as people seek to acquire SHIB without purchasing it on a cryptocurrency exchange. Sure you can buy SHIB on Coinbase (opens in new tab), but why spend your hard-earned cash when you can allow your idle hardware to generate SHIB for you? The term “crypto mining” may sound a little intimidating, but the only thing that’ll be breaking a sweat here is your GPU....

How to Mirror Your Mac Display with a Wire If you have a cable that’s compatible with your Mac that connects to your TV or monitor, you can also mirror your display the old fashioned way, by chaining them together. We tested this on a Late 2013 MacBook Pro running the latest version of macOS Sierra, but it should work similarly on older machines. Click the Apple logo in the top left corner....

Like any traditional computer, you can optimize your Chromebook to prioritize smooth performance over efficiency. There are several ways you can push its CPU beyond its default limits, such as automatically suspending tabs you’re not actively working on, and freeing up resources for your most essential processes. Here’s how to get started. Best Chromebook in 2022Chromebooks with the best battery life in 2022 Check what’s slowing down your Chromebook Your first step to boosting your Chromebook’s performance is to track what’s bogging it down....

Select Keyboard from the System Preferences menu. Under Dictation, switch Dictation to “On.” If you want Enhanced Dictation, click “Use Enhanced Dictation” in the menu that appears. This will allow you to use dictation when the Mac is offline and does not send your speech to Apple to be parsed. Double-tap the Function (fn) button and begin saying what you want to type when you are in a form field you wish to fill out....

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(Note: While some cellular providers don’t have any additional charges to use your iPhone as a hotspot, some may. It’s best to check your provider’s rules and regulations first, lest you incur extra fees.) MORE: Apple iPad Pro: Full Review How To Use Your iPhone as a Hotspot for the iPad Pro On the iPhone, open the Settings app and select Personal Hotspot. 2. Select the Password field. 3. Enter a password of at least eight characters....

Bluetooth devices like keyboards, mice, and trackpads are undoubtedly convenient. But a dead battery often makes you wish for simpler times and corded peripherals. Luckily, checking battery levels is pretty straightforward. Each connected device should show up in your Bluetooth dropdown menu, or you can view them in System Preferences to get a closer look. Click the apple icon to open the menu. In the menu, select System Preferences. In System Preferences, select Bluetooth....

The new Steam page features an suspenseful trailer of the next-gen headset emerging from the darkness. “No compromises,” the 15-second video said, which may be insinuating that HP is ensuring top-notch compatibility with SteamVR and Windows Mixed Reality. Half-life Alyx is not the end (Half-Life 3 confirmed?)Oculus Rift S vs. HTC Vive Cosmos: Which VR headset wins?Microsoft won’t give up on VR, promises to improve hardware “The next generation HP Virtual Reality HMD–developed in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft–delivers an immersive, comfortable and compatible VR experience....

The convertible Chromebook’s ceramic-and-silver chassis will stand out of the crowd with its unique 12-inch display. If you purchase the accompanying stylus (which I highly recommend), the pen adds a new layer of fun with its ability to scribble quick notes that can be saved on Google Keep. The Chromebook’s impressive top-firing speakers will soothe your ears as you listen to your favorite tunes. On the other hand, The HP Chromebook x360 12b has middling battery life....

Design The sleek, silver aluminum Envy x360 m6 looks like a MacBook when viewed from the front, but the shiny metallic accents of its rear-mounted 360-degree hinges make it more than a copycat. Those hinges allow you to transition the device between display, laptop, tablet and tent modes, and it feels stable in each. At 0.9 inches thick and 4.6 pounds, the Envy x360 m6 is similar to the Acer Aspire R 15 (0....

Shopping around? Check out more of the best printers right here. Looking for a best-in-class all-in-one? We just reviewed the HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e, too. HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe pricing and availability The HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe costs $179, and that comes with a standard two-year HP warranty; if you sign up for HP+ during the setup process (more on that later), you also get six free months of toner. Similar to the $229 HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e — an inkjet all-in-one that recently earned an Editor’s Choice award — the LaserJet MFP M234dwe is part of HP’s new lineup of printers, which includes 10 different models marketed toward families, small businesses, and home office use (ie, microbusinesses)....

Check out more of the best printers right here, no matter your budget. Looking for lasers? We just reviewed the HP LaserJet M234dwe, too. HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e pricing and availability The HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e costs $229, and that comes with a standard one-year HP warranty; if you sign up for HP+ during the setup process (more on that later), the warranty gets extended to two years. (For an extra $55, you can also spring for a three-year warranty when you purchase from HP’s site....

All three notebooks are available in Violet Purple, Aqua Blue and Snowy White, with the Stream x360 also available in Jack Black (no word if this model is approved by any schools of rock). The systems have the same striping pattern on their decks as current HP Pavilion laptops. MORE: Best Laptops for College Students One reason why HP’s Stream notebooks can be so affordable is that they ship with low-capacity, 32GB eMMC storage drives, much like Google’s Chromebooks....

The 13-inch HP Spectre Folio is, without question, one of the most beautiful gadgets I’ve ever seen. While it may look like a traditional laptop wrapped in a fancy case, the new HP Spectre Folio is actually bonded with 100-percent full-grain, chrome-tanned leather. The materials and subtle embossed HP logo on the lid give the laptop a sophisticated look, like something that should only be carried around in a designer purse or briefcase....

Other standout deals include steep savings on the excellent Galaxy Tab S6 (opens in new tab) along with a 25% off discount on a massive 32-inch, 1440p monitor (opens in new tab). Samsung’s innovative 32-inch, 4K Space Monitor (opens in new tab) is even on sale. Keep in mind, this is a 1-day sale, so you’ll need to checkout by midnight, 12am Pacific time to score these deals. While the Chromebook 4 is a relatively compact laptop, it’s nowhere near as portable as the Galaxy Tab S6....

In an odd twist, the folks over at XDA Developers this week discovered some code inside Chrome OS that suggests that Google’s Pixelbook could natively boot both Chrome OS and Windows 10. According to the report, the code includes mentions of Windows Hardware Certification Kit and Windows Hardware Lab Kit. The inclusion of those code elements suggests that Google is working towards getting certified by Microsoft to allow Windows 10 to run on its Pixelbook....