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What is an ODT File? A file with the “.odt” extension is an OpenOffice Document file. These documents are typically created using programs like Apache OpenOffice Writer and LibreOffice Writer, word processors comparable to Microsoft Word and Google Docs. ODT files are similar to file formats created using Word, such as DOCX and DOC. They contain formatted text, images, links, and page information used for document creation and printing. ODT files are part of the Open Document Format (ODF) standard, also known as OpenDocument....

What Does Private Relay Do? At the time of the announcement, Apple went into a few details on how Private Relay will work. For one, it seems that it will be exclusive to the Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. When enabled, it will encrypt all data leaving your device, including the address of any sites that you want to visit. Then, it will send your data through two so-called “relays....

Google has a very complicated history with messaging apps. Just when you think Google has found a solution, it gets abandoned or rebranded. Google Chat is a key part of this history, but what is it even nowadays? Here’s everything you need to know about Google Chat. Here’s a rough list of all the messaging apps—not including email—that Google has had over the years (at the time of writing):...

Google has ramped up Chrome’s release schedule, with new Chrome versions coming out every four weeks. Chrome 91 stabilizes Linux on Chromebooks, improves Tab Search, powers up Copy & Paste, and improves Chrome OS in other ways. Linux on Chromebooks Finally Leaves Beta Linux apps have been available on select Chromebooks for about three years, but it’s always been in a “beta.” Chrome OS 91 finally marks Linux on Chromebooks as a stable piece of software....

The Latest Major Version Is iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 The latest major versions of Apple’s mobile operating systems are iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, which Apple released on September 20, 2021. Apple releases new major versions of iOS and iPadOS roughly once every twelve months. iOS 15 on iPhones adds the ability to FaceTime with others on Android and Windows, a new Do Not Disturb feature called Focus, the ability to scan, identify objects, and copy text from pictures, and more....

We’ve all made mistakes. But when a company like Microsoft screws up, the results can be catastrophic. It turns out, Microsoft made a huge blunder that’s causing Windows 11 apps to fail to load because of an expired certificate on version 21H2. The expired certificates are causing all sorts of built-in Windows 11 apps to break. Users report problems with the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, voice typing, the Input Method Editor user interface, the emoji panel, getting started, and tips sections....

The feature was outlined in a new support document from Apple (via MacRumors). It tells you whether the phone has been fixed using parts “designed, tested, and manufactured for Apple quality and performance standards.” There will be some limitations regarding what kind of repairs you can check based on the phone. If you have an iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and later, you can see if the battery has been replaced....

USB Type-C is clearly the future, but getting to the future isn’t always painless, and USB-C has a lot of problems. Here are a few things every new USB-C user needs to know. RELATED: USB Type-C Explained: What is USB-C and Why You’ll Want it Most new Android phones use USB-C, Apple’s laptops use this port exclusively, and it’s increasingly common to see at least one such port on new PCs....

Besides the updated design, the main selling point here is the M2 chip, which is Apple’s latest System-on-a-Chip (SoC) intended for Mac computers. It’s faster than the base M1 chip (not the M1 Pro, Max, etc.) in the previous Air, and makes this a great computer for everything from juggling Word documents to light video editing. However, the storage in this entry-level model is slightly slower than the M1 Air, which is still available for $899....

Optimized Games Run Best Apple is transitioning from Intel’s 64-bit x86 architecture to its own ARM-based systems-on-chip (SoCs). The company has designed its own iPhone and iPad SoCs for well over a decade and is now applying the same approach and architecture to the Mac lineup. Since Apple Silicon and Intel chips are fundamentally different in how they interpret software instructions, they can’t natively use the same software builds. Fortunately, Apple has updated its developer tools to allow developers to create universal binaries, which are optimized for both Intel and Apple Silicon models....

Smart bulbs are super convenient, and can save you money compared to traditional bulbs. One question, though, is whether they still use electricity even when the lights are turned off. Why Would This Be a Concern? RELATED: Do LED Light Bulbs Really Last 10 Years? LED bulbs in general can be a fantastic energy saver, since they don’t require a lot of electricity compared to other types of lights. Smart bulbs especially can be a big saver, since you can set them up to turn off automatically if you forget, or you’re not around....

That’s a fair question to ask. Antivirus software has been recommended for Windows users for many years. Thankfully, Microsoft has built-in better tools to combat malware—Windows has come with a built-in antivirus since Windows 8—but what about Android? Let’s talk about some of the ways Android is protecting you. Google Play Protect Android’s biggest built-in defense against malware is Google Play Protect. There are a few different components to Play Protect—including the Find My Device tools—but a big part of it is malware scanning....

Some web browsers (like Chrome and Edge) can translate web pages, but the feature always requires external services like Google Translate or Bing Translate. Now Firefox can translate pages on your computer without telling Google, Microsoft, or any other translation company what you’re looking at. Mozilla has been working with the University of Edinburgh, Charles University, University of Sheffield, and University of Tartu for a few years on Project Bergamot, which aims to build a text translation engine that runs entirely on someone’s computer....

Why Does Everyone Love the Pixel 6? The smartphone critics worldwide have had some time to play with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and the reviews are almost unanimously positive. Over at CNET, reviewer Patrick Holland spent over a week playing with the Pixel 6 and offered some incredible praise. “For the price, this is the best phone you can buy,” the review said. As for the score, Cnet gave the phone an extremely solid 8....

In Google Chrome, websites that you’ve allowed to access your location can see your location on your future visits without your permission. If you’d like to review this list of sites, we’ll show you how on desktop and Android. Before we start, it’s worth nothing that in Chrome on iPhone and iPad, you don’t have the option to see a list of sites that can access your location. Instead, you can disable location sharing on your device to prevent any sites from finding your exact location....

If you’re working in a repository with lots of activity, the number of branches that are created can quickly add up. Basic GitHub etiquette calls for you to delete merged branches or branches no longer required. Here’s how. Delete a Branch Using GitHub’s Website (Remote Branches Only) You can delete a branch using GitHub’s website. However, you’re only able to delete remote branches using this method—you can’t delete local branches from GitHub’s website....

Neither Windows 10 nor Windows 11 has a built-in way to see your computer’s CPU temperature, so you’ll need a third-party program for this. (However, it may be displayed in your computer’s UEFI firmware or BIOS.) There are quite a few Windows programs that you can use to monitor the temperature. Here are two of our favorite options. For Basic CPU Temperature Monitoring: Core Temp The most important temperature to measure in your computer is the processor, or CPU....

For a company that just announced a year-on-year increase of 8 million new customers, “cool uncle T-Mobile” is starting to look a little less perfect. After lots of controversy and confusion, T-Mobile has finally confirmed that they are throttling bandwidth for video streaming services for users of their Binge On program. What Happened to Video Quality on T-Mobile? RELATED: How to Test if Your ISP is Throttling Your Internet Connection...

Power + Volume Down The universal method for taking a screenshot on Android smartphones also applies to Samsung devices. For this method, press and hold down the Power Button and Volume Down key until the screen flashes. You will then be able to quickly edit the screenshot from the preview thumbnail or save it to your photo gallery app. RELATED: Here’s How Screenshots Work on Android Palm Gesture The second method is something that you’ll only find on Samsung phones....

In Windows 11, you can set an internet data limit so that your PC doesn’t use more than the allowed amount of data. We’ll show you how to specify various data limits on a Windows 11 PC. You might want to use this feature if you’re on a tethered mobile connection, or if your internet plan offers limited data. With this method, you’ll know when you’re about to reach your allowed data limit....