What Is a CRDOWNLOAD File? CRDOWNLOAD is a temporary file extension used by the Chrome web browser. Files with this extension are called Chrome Partial Download files, so seeing one means that the file isn’t completely downloaded. How Are CRDOWNLOAD Files Used? Partial downloads are due to the fact that either the file is still being downloaded by Chrome or that the download process was interrupted and so it’s only a partial, incomplete file....

Modems, switches, hubs, bridges, servers, and printers are also nodes, as are other devices that connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For example, a network connecting three computers and one printer, along with two more wireless devices, has six total nodes. Nodes within a computer network must have some form of identification, like an IP address or MAC address, for other network devices to recognize them. A node without this information, or one that’s offline, no longer functions as a node....

What Is a Smart Air Conditioner? Smart air conditioners are air conditioner units that connect to the other smart appliances in your home to better control your home’s comfort level. These devices look similar to standard room air conditioners. Typically, smart air conditioners are mounted to windows or walls, instead of being centrally located in a home. Much like other smart home technology, a smart air conditioner can be programmed to cool on your terms....

What Is an Emulator? IBM conceived the concept of computer emulation as a way to run programs designed for older devices on newer models. The method IBM used relied on a combination of software and hardware dedicated to emulation. Rather than designing new applications for its new computers, built-in backward compatibility gave developers greater flexibility. Today, the term emulator is commonly used in the context of video games. The video game emulator became popular during the 1990s because it allowed people to play older console games on modern desktop computers....

If you’re considering purchasing an inkjet printer, take a look at how these printers work and are used. What Is an Inkjet Printer? An inkjet printer is a peripheral that attaches wirelessly or by cable to a computer. In the home, it receives documents or images from the computer and prints on bond paper or high-quality photo paper. In the case of a wireless printer, anyone in the household can print from a wireless device to the printer, as long as both are on the same home network....

What Does Spatial Audio Do? Spatial audio is another term for surround sound. Traditionally, surround sound has referred to audio systems with multiple speakers placed around a central area in order to deliver sound from several angles at once. For example, a Dolby surround sound system can have eight or more speakers carefully placed to deliver an immersive listening experience for compatible audiovisual content. With spatial audio, different sounds can appear to come from different directions and heights in relationship to the listener....

In some ways, it’s similar to the logoff command. Shutdown Command Availability The shutdown command is available from the Command Prompt in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems. Shutdown Command Syntax The command follows the following syntax: shutdown [/i | /l | /s | /r | /g | /a | /p | /h | /e | /o] [/hybrid] [/f] [/m \computername] [/t xxx] [/d [p:|u:]xx:yy] [/c “comment”] [/?...

How Does Waze Work? There are plenty of GPS-driven apps and software to choose from, including options that may have come pre-installed in your car’s dashboard interface or on your mobile device like Google Maps and MapQuest. Most do a respectable job when it comes to step-by-step navigation. Some account for congestion and other factors that could affect your overall drive time. Waze handles things a bit differently. It relies on the power of the people to steer you down the right roads....

Each different color battery icon gives you useful information—if you know what it means. It’s important to understand what these icons mean and what you should do when you see them. In at least one case, it can save your iPhone from serious damage. Red Battery Icon on iPhone: Time to Recharge You’ll see a red battery icon on your iPhone if it’s been a while since you last charged your iPhone....

Use a VPN for Web Browsing Web browsing is an activity most everyone does on a phone, so it’s one of the first things that should be safeguarded to prevent iPhone spying. An easy way to protect your web browsing privacy is with a VPN. VPNs are virtual private networks that route traffic from a phone through a private tunnel and use encryption to scramble the data. If anyone manages to pick up what you’re doing, they get a handful of garbage that’s impossible to decipher....

European legislators have proposed new laws that could put strict limits on AI. The legislation is moving forward even though a recent study finds the regulations could cost the EU economy around $36 billion over the next five years. Some observers argue that such measures are needed in the US, as well. “As our society transitions towards a digitally enabled environment, an unregulated AI could lead to misuse, potentially undermining our rights to privacy and data protection,” Joseph Nwankpa, a professor of information systems at Miami University in Ohio, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Earlier this year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made headlines when he announced a bill that would force internet service providers (ISPs) to sell internet service to New Yorkers in certain areas for $15 a month. Following the announcement, ISPs hit back hard, lobbying against the bill and even filing a lawsuit because of it. Now, a judge has put the bill on hiatus, citing the possibility of “irreparable harm” to telecom companies if it were to go into action....

The iPhone-only app lets you start or listen to conversations on topics ranging from sports to technology. Clubhouse is proving to be a popular place to network and often features chats with celebrities. Clubhouse, which lets strangers chat via audio, rather than video or text, has reportedly surpassed 8 million iOS App Store downloads. The invite-only social app often hosts celebrities who will interact with regular people. “Clubhouse is the perfect social app for the times we’re currently living in,” Amit Wadehra, senior vice president of digital at communications consultancy Ketchum, said in an email interview....

In May, Facebook announced plans to bring end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app by 2022. While many praise the use of this encryption method in online messaging services, some recently have expressed concerns that adding it to Facebook Messenger could open the door for abusers to contact younger users without any form of moderation. Others say encryption is worth the risk, and some suggest Facebook could offer a back door instance that could be used to monitor specific messaging threads....

While there are a ton of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices on the market, experts believe Look to Speak has a place among them thanks to its flexibility and accessibility. “There are other eye gaze systems, but they require special hardware, so this is pretty groundbreaking,” Allison Hilger, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, and speech-language pathologist, told Lifewire over the phone. How It Works The app uses facial recognition technology already built into smartphones....

Google finally released the A-Series of its Pixel Buds, a more affordable option for those who want Google-branded wireless earbuds. Much like the company’s A-Series smartphones, the new Pixel Buds have pared down features and a lower, more tempting price. Unlike the more expensive Pixel Buds, the A-Series won’t have wind reduction or a wireless charging case, but users can still take advantage of the IPX4 water-resistance rating and easy access to Google Assistant....

Chinese scientists have invented a VR platform for mice, according to a new study. The six-screened setup with virtual environments is intended to study how rodents think. The study is the latest in a growing body of research to see if using VR with animals can uncover their secrets and even help them lead happier lives. “VR can help reduce stress on livestock by providing them with calming environments that simulate natural habitats,” veterinarian Sophie Whoriskey told Lifewire in an email interview....

Twitter recently announced the introduction of Super Follows, the ability to charge users a monthly subscription fee to access your content. While rewarding creators for their hard work is always a plus, experts say Twitter could face backlash for monetizing content instead of focusing on features the community has been requesting for years. “Most actual users wanted an edit button before they wanted another way to give Twitter and influencers money directly,” Jeff Ferguson, a partner at digital marketing agency Amplitude Digital, told Lifewire via email....

Apple has a weird relationship with the iPad mini. Updates are rare, and really, it’s hardly changed since the original in 2012. And yet users love it. I bought that 2012 original after seeing a colleague using one at CES. It was just so cute, and I used it as my sole portable computer, doing all my work on it, for a year. The mini is Apple’s most portable iPad, and it looks like it’s about to get a long-deserved, and absurdly overdue, redesign....

Over the past few years, we’ve seen several remakes and remasters releasing for older games like Resident Evil 2, Demon’s Souls, and more. While these remakes have been received with love and adoration, other companies have focused on bringing the original experience to newer consoles. Nintendo is the most recent gaming company to take a stab at bringing classic titles back in their original format. It announced that Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games would be coming to the Switch via an online subscription....