So why do they get dirty in the first place? With everyday use, even the best headphones will inevitably develop dust and debris in every crevice — even residual earwax can find its way into the cups. You may not spot this unless you own a brightly colored design, but it’s there, and it’s why you need to take the time to clean your headphones. If you don’t do this, over time it will impact the sound quality of the device; after all, if residual dirt blocks up the speaker, it can’t perform as effectively....

The good news is your hands aren’t tied if you’re missing an air conditioner. There are certain methods you can use to lower the temperature in your room and help you sleep better in a heatwave. And the good news is, you might already have what you need. Here’s how to cool down a room, even if you don’t have an ac. Be sure to also check out how to stay cool to get a better night’s sleep....

Here we are going to look at a few methods of doing this. The first is a nuclear option – by using your Mac’s FileVault 2 disk encryption program, you can be sure that any files and folders you create end up being encrypted without a moment’s thought. The other options are more bespoke. They allow you to encrypt individual files and folders as and when you want to password-protect them....

Or maybe there are photos of work projects in the Photos app that you’d rather not have intermingled with your vacation snaps. We’re not here to judge why you would want to keep photos out of sight, we’re just here to help you do so. The Photos app on your iPhone has offered the ability to hide photos for some time, though the process has changed slightly in iOS 16....

And it’s especially not a thing for belly fat: a study (opens in new tab) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Illinois found that six weeks of abdominal training alone was “not sufficient to reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat and other measures of body composition.” So, if you’re looking to lose belly fat, you’re actually looking to just lose fat from all over your body. And that’s not a bad thing!...

When AirPlay was introduced in 2010 as part of iOS 4, it enabled audio, video and photos to be streamed via an Apple TV device. In 2018, however, Apple went one better and launched AirPlay 2. It prompted manufacturers such as LG, Samsung, Vizio and Sony — i.e. the companies behind the best TVs — to announce that some of their TV models would incorporate the technology, allowing users to mirror their iPhone display to a television without the need for any other device....

Don’t buy games on day one Monitor games for sales That’s it. There’s no special trick to it; it’s simply a matter of being patient and checking your e-mail every once in a while. The first point requires discipline; the second just requires a little bit of setup. While there’s something to be said for buying new releases as soon as they come out, it’s also not strictly necessary. Single-player titles will be the same in a few months as they are now; multiplayer titles tend to go through “seasons” of content that give new players a fair chance to make a name for themselves....

Photoshop can seem pretty impenetrable to those who aren’t familiar with it, and with so many functions it’s easy to forget even if you’re a regular user. But it is some of the best photo editing software available, so it pays to know your way around it and to master some of its most useful functions. Luckily it’s quick and easy to remove a background in Photoshop, provided you know where to look....

To find out more, we spoke to Ian Scarrott, Running coach and personal trainer at PureGym (opens in new tab), and Emma Lee, Nutrition Expert at Burns Pet Nutrition (opens in new tab). Below, we’ve rounded up some top safety tips to read before heading out for a run with your dog. 1. Consider your dog’s breed Despite what you might see at the dog park, not every dog is suited to sports....

Even if you have one of the best webcams or best laptops, or own one of the top smartphones, that isn’t a guarantee you’re going to look fabulous on a video call. With that in mind, looking your best for that Zoom interview or virtual first date (if you’re lucky) has never been more crucial. So, whether you’re using Google Meet, Skype, Teams, or any other virtual conferencing application, here’s how to look your best on video calls....

It’s quick, easy and often preferable to simply share a Wi-Fi password on Android, of course, but that isn’t always possible. Sharing a Wi-Fi password from an Android device involves using the new device to scan a QR code on your Android phone. If the new device has no camera — a smart speaker or a desktop computer with no webcam, for example — that method won’t work. Sometimes, you just need to do things the old fashioned way and have the password visible in front of you to enter in to the new device....

The 134th Rose Parade will march in Pasadena down Colorado Boulevard for 5.5 miles, with former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords leading the way as the grand marshal. Following Giffords will be a line of floats from popular TV shows and movies, as well as from brands, companies and nonprofits. The 2023 Rose Queen is Los Angeles high school senior Bella Ballard, a soccer player and volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Charities....

This Is Us season 6 episode 3 is titled “Four Fathers” and will show Jack (Milo Ventimiglia), Randall (Sterling K. Brown), Kevin (Justin Hartley) and Toby (Chris Sullivan) struggling to connect with their children. And judging by the photos NBC released ahead of the episode, a fifth father is in the mix — the adult version of Kate and Toby’s son, Jack Damon (Blake Stadnik). He and wife Lucy (Auden Thornton) are shown grilling in their sunny backyard....

That’s a German patent titled “Kameraintegration Für Tragbare Elektronische Vorrichtungen (opens in new tab)” (Camera integration for portable electronic devices), filed by four Apple employees in April of this year, and published in the past week. What it shows is a laptop not only with the expected webcam at the top of the display, but a second camera located in the same position on the back of the laptop’s lid....

But first, the context. This news broke in August, at the same time Disney announced a Disney Plus price hike (which will happen in December), alongside the debut of Disney Plus Basic, the ad-supported tier that will keep the current $7.99 per month price. None of this is great, but if you want to keep the current price for Hulu (or Disney Plus too), you have options. Hulu’s 12-month annual option (opens in new tab) is still at the nice price of $69 (opens in new tab) (16% off of paying for it for all 12 months like a sucker)....

For a limited time, you can get a 65-inch Sony X80J 4K TV for $799 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). That’s a pretty sizable $200 off its original price of $999. This easily qualifies as one of the strongest TV deals we’ve seen so far in 2022, especially as it’s a saving on a premium Sony model. The 4K panel offers four times the resolution of a Full HD screen, as well as support for Dolby Vision HDR and HDR....

While the Pulsefire Core’s design has one significant flaw and its software has a few weak spots, the mouse gets almost everything else right. If you want a simple, straightforward gaming mouse, the Pulsefire Core is a good argument for not spending more than $30 on one. Read on for our full HyperX Pulsefire Core review. HyperX Pulsefire Core review: Design With its ergonomic design and RGB logo, the HyperX Pulsefire Core should look familiar if you’ve ever seen a gaming mouse before....

Yes, I knew The Crown was one of the best Netflix shows, but that didn’t mean I was going to watch it. Not all shows appeal to everyone. For example, I didn’t watch The Crown when it first came out because of a disinterest in the royal family — The Crown focuses on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and traces her throughout the decades — and all monarchies. I was a mediocre student in my high school European History class (sorry, Mr....

Not many, which isn’t a huge surprise, but I was able to secure a Tesla Model Y for the duration of my two-week trip. Everything is booked, paid for, and I’m guaranteed that particular car. The only problem is I’ve been getting nervous about the whole thing — even though I know I shouldn’t be. Renting an EV felt like a no-brainer The decision to rent an EV while I was on vacation wasn’t a very difficult one....

But the more I’ve thought on it — combined with the lack of more substantial information in the time since — my concern has shifted to a fear that Samsung will copy Apple a little too much with this upcoming smartphone release. With the possibility that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get all of the attention, I’m left to wonder if the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus will be there just to be there....