T-Mobile has positioned itself as a better alternative to other carriers over the past few years, but it also plays many of the same tricks as other networks, including selling user data. The network is now targeting advertisements based on app usage data, but there’s a way to opt out. What Is T-Mobile Doing? T-Mobile launched a new advertising platform last week, called ‘App Insights,’ which has been in beta testing for the past year....

You can get a 2020 iPad Pro for $200 off its normal price from Best Buy today. If you’re in the market for a high-end tablet, this is the one to buy, as it comes with just about every single feature you could ever want. The 12.9-inch model normally sells for $1100, and it’s down to $900. For those who want a smaller, more affordable device, Best Buy also has the 11-inch iPad Pro for $700, down from its normal $900 price....

Why Is It Called Dodging and Burning? The names “dodging” for brightening and “burning” for darkening different parts of your photo are a throwback to darkroom film techniques. Photographers would start with a test print to see that everything was in focus and looked good. They didn’t have Photoshop, so to make edits, they’d assess their image and work out what bits they wanted to be brighter or darker. They’d often write these instructions onto the test print—you can see some really good examples in this article on PetaPixel....

A checksum is a sequence of numbers and letters used to check data for errors. If you know the checksum of an original file, you can use a checksum utility to confirm your copy is identical. Checksums Explained To produce a checksum, you run a program that puts that file through an algorithm. Typical algorithms used for this include MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512. The algorithm uses a cryptographic hash function that takes an input and produces a string (a sequence of numbers and letters) of a fixed length....

A Comma Separated Values (CSV) file is a plain text file that contains a list of data. These files are often used for exchanging data between different applications. For example, databases and contact managers often support CSV files. The Structure of a CSV File CSV files may sometimes be called Character Separated Values or Comma Delimited files. They mostly use the comma character to separate (or delimit) data, but sometimes use other characters, like semicolons....

Debuting on the iPhone 13 Pro soon after launch is a feature that enables the device to capture video in Apple’s ProRes format. So what does this mean, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of filming in this format? What Is ProRes? ProRes is a video codec, like H.264 and H.265 that are used by the majority of smartphones and digital cameras. The format first emerged way back in 2007 and has since made it into many professional workflows....

A mysterious executable that is causing high disk usage, high RAM consumption, and using your CPU can be alarming. But don’t worry — mousocoreworker.exe is a normal part of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Here’s what you need to know. What Is MoUSOCoreWorker.exe? Windows updates are notorious for being less than perfect. Microsoft attempted to improve the update experience a few years after Windows 10 was released with the Unified Update Platform (UUP)....

Locking your Mac is the best way to secure your computer when you have to step away from it. This won’t quit or interrupt any running applications, and you must type your password to get past the lock screen. Here are eight ways to lock your Mac. First, Require a Password to Unlock Your Mac There are many ways to lock your Mac. Some of these methods involve actually putting your Mac to sleep....

Surface Laptop Studio The Surface Laptop Studio is the most exciting device announced by Microsoft, as it pushes things forward for Windows 11 laptops. The company says it’s the most powerful Surface it has ever created, which is no small claim. Microsoft says it’s the “ideal product for developers, creative pros, weekend gamers, and designers, bringing you the power of a desktop, the portability of a laptop, and a creative studio all in one....

More Than Just a Browser Chromebooks have the reputation of being “just a browser” on a laptop. After all, “Chrome” is in the name, and that was mostly how they started out. But Chromebooks have come a long way since then. They’re no longer “just a browser.” The last time we talked about living with a Chromebook full time, Google had just started rolling out support for Android apps. Since then, the integration has matured, and while it’s still not perfect, it does add some extra functionality....

Why Pre-Buy a Matter Hub? All of the devices we’re about to talk about are useful in their own right, so you’re not at risk of purchasing a product that will sit around doing nothing until the Matter protocol is active on the device. If you already have a smart home, all of our suggested devices are a direct upgrade from some product you likely already own or a welcome addition to your stable of smart home gear—and they have the additional bonus of functioning as a thread border router for Matter....

What Is RAM? Random access memory (RAM) is a form of very fast memory that stores data so that applications can be accessed quickly. It’s different from storage memory like SSDs or HDDs. Programs and applications from word processors to games all require RAM to run; the amounts add up quickly, so if your PC doesn’t have sufficient RAM to run open applications, they will suffer from slow speeds and often cause crashes....

By default, your iPhone and iPad save every iMessage and SMS text message that comes your way. As a result, you could have years of messages synced to iCloud that follow you for the rest of your life, taking up valuable space. Luckily, there’s a way to delete old text messages automatically. Here’s how. First, open “Settings” on your iPhone or iPad. In “Settings,” tap “Messages.” In “Messages,” scroll down and tap “Keep Messages....

There are some email senders from which you never want to hear. You can’t stop them from sending you emails, but you can set up Gmail to automatically delete the emails as soon as they arrive. Here’s how. Gmail has a simple but powerful filter system that you can use to process incoming emails. We’re going to use this to create a filter that deletes emails from a specific address so that it never hits your inbox....

You can block people on social media or even from texting you, and the same can be done in Gmail. If you’re tired of getting emails from someone, you can simply block them. It’s easy. You can block people in Gmail from the desktop website and from the mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, or Android. It’s a little thing that can save you the trouble of constantly deleting unwanted emails from the same people over and over again....

What Happens When You Cancel Your Subscription? In the expanded submenu, select “Memberships & Subscriptions.” In the menu that opens after tapping the gear icon, select “Settings.” Select the reason for cancellation and tap “Submit and Continue to Cancel.” Scroll down the following page to the bottom and tap “Continue to Cancel.” You’re all set. To get started, open the Settings app on your phone. In Settings, tap your Apple account name at the top of the screen....

Is your Windows 10 computer’s screen looking a bit wonky? Did you plug in a new monitor that isn’t working as intended? You might need to adjust your screen resolution. Here’s how. To get started, click on the “Windows” button located in the bottom left of your desktop. If the taskbar has been moved, the button might be found on one of the other edges of the display. Alternatively, you can press the “Windows” button on your keyboard....

While using Windows 11, you might need to switch audio inputs between several microphones connected to your PC. Luckily, Windows makes the process fairly easy. Here’s how to do it. Switch Microphones from a Taskbar Shortcut One of the quickest ways to select a different microphone in Windows 11 is by using a hidden taskbar shortcut. First, right-click the volume icon (the speaker) in the taskbar. In the small menu that pops up, select “Open Volume Mixer....

Intersecting Masks In Adobe Lightroom Classic A substantial update to Lightroom Classic in 2021 brought new masking tools. Things people had been using as workarounds—like gradient range masks—now have dedicated tools. You also have additional ways to mask, including AI options like “select subject.” Here, though, we’re going to look at intersecting. The intersect function in Lightroom’s masking tool is a little intimidating at first, but understandable with a little practice....

If this is the first time you’re using your brand new earbuds, you’ll have to pair them with your Mac first. Once paired, Apple will sync the earbuds’ details with all of the devices on your iCloud account. This means you only have to pair your AirPods or AirPods Pro once. If you’ve already paired your headphone with your iPhone or iPad, they will show up in your Mac’s Volume Control and Bluetooth menus (as long as you’re using the same Apple ID on your Mac, and you have Handoff enabled)....