You must’ve noticed that your iPhone also lets you switch from the default High Efficiency capture setting to Most Compatible. The latter lets you shoot photos and videos in the older JPEG and H.264 formats respectively. More choices are always better, but how do both modes stack against each other? Are you missing out on anything by preferring one over the other? After switching between both the High Efficiency and Most Compatible camera capture settings regularly, let me share how they differ in terms of storage, visual quality, and compatibility....

This guide will answer all your queries. We will compare the design, specifications, sound quality, smart features, pricing, and more of the HomePod 2022 with the HomePod 2018 to find out if it’s worth upgrading. Let’s begin. HomePod (2nd Gen) vs. HomePod (1st Gen): Specifications Before we move on to the nitty-gritty of the comparison, here’s a glimpse of both the 1st and 2nd generation HomePod’s technical specifications: Note: Like the original HomePod, you’ll need an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or MacBook) to set up the HomePod 2nd Gen....

Thankfully, there’s an easy way to add and remove workouts to Apple Watch manually. It’s simple and gets done pretty quickly. All you need to do is remember the number of calories spent and the time, and that’s all. Also, you’ll need your iPhone to access the Health app. Now that it’s settled, we’ll show you how to add and remove workouts manually from the Apple Watch. Let’s get started....

That’s because adding a country based logging restriction is a spanking new security feature on LastPass. Another Layer Of Protection – Restricting Log ins To Specific Countries LastPass now allows you to set countries from where you can log-into your LastPass accounts. In effect it means that if you turn on this feature, you can only log in to your account from an IP address that originates from the countries you checked in the LastPass settings....

If you frequently find it challenging to locate files on your Windows computer, assigning tags to your files can help. By doing so, you can search for files based on their content or attributes rather than relying solely on file names. This guide will show you how to add tags to files so you can find them easily on your Windows 11 PC. So, let’s take a look. How to Add Tags to a File in Windows 11 There are a couple of ways to add tags to a file in Windows 11....

However, I don’t want to ditch dark mode in Chrome just because of that. That’s why learning to always launch Chrome in Incognito mode can be so useful. That reduces the chances of forgetting to get to Incognito mode once you’ve opened the browser. But how do you do that? If you are willing to spend a couple of minutes, you can easily create a shortcut that lets you easily open Chrome in Incognito mode....

skins that came along. They were all the rage those days. I used to change them frequently and enjoy the new look and feel. I am sure many of you can relate to this. However, most of us have moved on leaving that child in us behind. Though we still like beautifying our desktops with widgets and themes, I don’t see new content on the internet these days on media player skins....

The steps necessary to automatically unzip ZIP files is to run a batch file that uses 7-Zip against a download location so it extracts the contents and then discards the original ZIP file. This is done with a folder monitoring software. While these steps may seem daunting at first, they are simply using versatile utilities that must be adapted for this project, and therefore must be precise. Walk through these step by step and you’ll have no problem setting it up....

Bvckup creates backups of your important folders. It monitors the original folders for any changes and updates the backup folder accordingly. Hence it can be defined as a folder cloning utility. There are two things which will instantly appeal to you about this free backup software – the uncomplicated interface and the backup speed. Let’s reveal both… Bvckup weighs in at just 478 KB. It runs from the system tray and takes up minimal memory....

Uploading photos on Facebook is a cakewalk but what’s difficult is downloading them. Of course there are plenty of tools and online services that claim to do the task for you but most of these services require access to your profile with all your data. If you don’t trust these tools with your valuable data and are looking for a better alternative, PhotoLive for Chrome could be the right tool for you....

You can still do it that way, but as that app runs on Java, it was giving a hard time to many users. Most of them were getting errors while attempting to change the app name and icon and thus the need for a new, better alternative. Well, it was not easy, but I managed to land on the APK Icon Editor open source application page and when I installed and tried it, I was pretty impressed....

But why would you change the text color or fonts on iPhone or iPad? For fun, ease of access (improved readability), a special touch, or simply because you like to experiment. But before we move to customize the bubble color or font of messages on iPhone, let’s first get to know the basics. What Does the Standard Message Color Represent Chiefly, the message bubbles are available in three different colors....

Although the default Google Assistant voice is pretty decent, you may grow tired. So, if you’re looking for a change, we’ll show you how to change Google Assistant’s voice on your phone and your smart speaker. How to Change the Google Assistant’s Voice on Android Changing Google Assistant’s voice is fairly simple on Android, as you’d expect. Here’s what you need to do. Step 1: Summon Google Assistant on your phone by saying the ‘OK Google’ or ‘Hey Google’ wake words....

If you want detailed information about where you were last week or keep an eye on your children’s whereabouts, here’s how to check the location history on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Ensure you are using the latest software version on your respective devices. How to Check Location History on iPhone iPhone is usually the only Apple device that gets carried everywhere we go. So let us start with how to see location history on your iPhone....

There are two types of batteries — Lithium-ion and Lithium-polymer — which are prominently used to power all new laptops worldwide and although they are built using different tech, they function in the same way. Each battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly — irrespective of the device being powered, be it a smartphone, tablet or laptop. So it’s unsurprising if you’re concerned about your laptop’s battery health and how long does it have before you’ll need to replace it....

Windows Integrity Level Right from Windows Vista, there is one good thing that Microsoft has worked on. And that is security. Even though certain kind of malware can still creep in and give you those irritating ‘Access is Denied’ error messages, there is still more emphasis on Windows security than ever before. To be honest, I don’t even remember the last time I personally ran a system-wide antivirus scan on my Windows 10 computers....

A big part of my day is looking at the prices of things in dollars or pounds. I’m not a compulsive shopaholic, just an avid tech reader. And every time I come across the price of a new gadget, I have to do a bit of mental math. $500 for the new iPad, so that’s five hundred by sixty – five by six – thirty, thirty thousand Indian rupees. When figures are in tens or hundreds this is easy but that’s seldom true....

So it’s a good idea to convert the Keynote file to a video and sort all compatibility issues. We’ll show you how to convert a Keynote file into video on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Convert Keynote File to Video on iPhone The Keynote app on your iPhone allows you to create a quick presentation on the go. It’s also a good way to review a presentation before sharing with others or in a meeting....

1. Upgrade Your iCloud Storage Storing nearly all of your computer files in iCloud is going to require a lot more than the free 5GB of storage Apple gives you for iCloud. To upgrade your iCloud storage, open System Preferences on your Mac and choose iCloud. At the bottom, click Manage… Now click Buy More Storage… or if you’ve already purchased a plan and need more, click Change Storage Plan… Choose from the available pricing and storage options....

An average office worker sends dozens of emails every day. Moreover, many treat their email signature like an afterthought or stick with whatever comes by default on Gmail or third-party email apps. However, what if we said that you could convert each email into the opportunity to market yourself and your business in those emails with a unique signature? Here’s how to create an email signature in Gmail web and mobile app....