What Are TGZ, GZ, & TAR.GZ Files? A file with the TGZ or GZ file extension is a Gzip-compressed TAR archive. They are called tarballs and sometimes use a “double” extension like TAR.GZ, but are usually shortened to TGZ or GZ. Files of this type are typically only seen with software installers on Unix-based operating systems like macOS, but they’re also sometimes used for regular data archiving purposes. This means that, even if you’re a Windows user, you may encounter and want to extract data from these kinds of files....

Conducted by NordVPN, the survey shows that almost half of the web users from the US invariably always hit the accept button whenever they run into a cookie notification, with just about 7% exercising the option to decline them. “The statistic doesn’t really surprise me,” Paul Bischoff, privacy advocate at Comparitech, told Lifewire in an email. “Cookie notifications are often intrusive, so they have to be addressed to continue to the site....

Higher-end models usually come with a companion app, which gives you access to a whole host of advanced features, including room-specific cleaning schedules and designating off-limits areas in your home. Sensor systems are also becoming more advanced to prevent vacuums from getting stuck or lost. Some even have built-in cameras that can identify unexpected hazards like pet messes and notify you of where they are. Whether you’re looking for the latest and greatest in robot vacuum technology or a basic budget option for a smaller space, we’ve done the research to recommend the best models....

With 4K photography and video becoming more popular and mainstream, many memory cards are optimized for higher resolutions, giving you more detail in your photography and videography. Along with higher resolutions and storage capacities, memory cards have also become much more affordable, with some retailing for less than $10, giving you the opportunity to start your hobby or business without breaking the bank. We’ve rounded up our top picks and broken down important deciding factors to help you decide which is right for you....

The remote control provided for Roku TVs is very similar to those provided with streaming sticks and streamers, but there are additional things your Roku TV remote can do. Let’s take a look at what some of the buttons on a Roku TV remote are, and how to use them. To get to the Home Screen on a Roku TV, just press the Home button, which has an icon that looks like a house....

Of the many image editing apps for Android, some are better than others, and more importantly, a few are apps like Photoshop that include some of the same tools. In other words, a Photoshop app for Android shouldn’t be your typical image editor that just supports cropping and color adjustments, but instead an advanced photo editor that includes some of the same features that make Photoshop so useful, like layering, a clone stamp, a background remover, and more....

Excel for Android contains the most used features of Excel. But that doesn’t mean it’s a watered-down version. With the Excel app, your spreadsheets will come to life with: Basic tasks such as formatting text, inserting rows and columns, adding pictures, and applying cell styles. Complex tasks such as filtering data, creating charts, and writing formulas.Sharing features that allow others to add comments and make changes to your Excel workbooks....

Here are six of the best iPhone weather apps you could be using instead of the one you have installed right now. Weather Live° supports alert notifications, a special weather widget for the iPhone Notification Center, and an app icon on the Home Screen that changes appearance based on the current weather conditions; you don’t need to open the app to check if it’s raining. Ever found yourself asking what the best iOS weather app is?...

The Anker Super Bright Flashlight has a max of 900 lumens of LED light that’s fully zoomable with a narrow and wide beam. Keeping the light on a constant medium beam setting can last you six hours of illumination and can be recharged in six hours with a 1A adapter. Its compact body measures 1.57 x 6.22 x 1.57 inches and is built tough to handle freezing temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for any camper seeking a reliable light to withstand the elements....

The clean and colorful interface makes it easy to see where you stand at any given time. Use this app across multiple devices, including your Mac, PC, tablet, or phone. What We Like Free access to your credit score What We Don’t Like May not be appropriate for those with complex finances Download Mint for Android Download Mint for iOS That means no more surprises at the end of each month....

With more self-driving cars hitting the road every day, we’re taking a look at the eight best driverless car manufacturers out there. Here are the eight best driverless car companies in 2021: The main disadvantage working against Waymo is that it’s essentially a tech startup with massive artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning expertise, but it isn’t part of, or even backed by, an automotive manufacturer. It has overcome that disadvantage by partnering and working very closely with manufacturers like Chrysler and Jaguar....

If you don’t own a Pixel phone, but are looking for other Android case options, take a look at our list of the best Android cases. Otherwise, read on to see the best Google Pixel cases to get. Made from dual-layer TPU and polycarbonate, the Parallax cases protect from everyday scratches and scuffs, as well as cushioning against drops and impacts. The distinctive raised geometric design makes the case easier to grip, as well as giving better shock absorption....

Whether you’re a total newbie to meditation or a seasoned meditator looking for something different to try, it can be a big help to have one or two of the best meditation apps to look to when times get stressful. The following list includes the best meditation apps for 2022, both free and paid, available on both iOS and Android platforms. Calm is actually more than just a meditation app, offering features that cater to sleep, focus, education and physical movement....

The app has access to the Harmony Remote Control Database, which includes codes for over 270,000+ consumer electronics, home theater, and smart home devices. Download For: Some of the brands and products that work with Alexa include Sonos, Onkyo, and Pioneer Home Theater Receivers, Denon HEOS and DTS Play-Fi wireless multi-room audio platforms, select Logitech remote controls, Samsung Smart Things, and more. If you have a device that is Alexa-compatible, take advantage of the Alexa App....

Connectivity is important with a PC controller. It should have easy button mapping, and you shouldn’t have to worry too much about learning new mapping for different games. Really high-end controllers often let you customize the buttons and sensitivities, making the controller exactly how you like it. Some of the best controllers are dual-purpose too, and they can work on both a console and a PC. This makes the controller a better value....

With all of that out of the way, if you feel you need a UPS, just buy the APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA. It’s got a big enough battery so you can save your work and safely shut down without having to panic. While this APC model has 10 outlets, only five of them are connected to the battery (the other five do have surge protection, though). We feel five outlets are plenty and should cover most setups adequately (more so, really)....

Before spreadsheet software was invented, the term “value” in relation to a spreadsheet meant only numeric data. In the case of digital spreadsheets, like Microsoft Excel, the term “number data” is used to describe numeric data instead. Types of Values in Excel If someone refers to a value in Excel, they may be referring to any of the following types of data: Text: String data, such as “High” or “Low....

“Ambient intelligence can enable an individual to become more effective and more efficient in their life,” Clark Dodsworth, founder of Osage Consulting and co-author of the original ambient intelligence strategy, told Lifewire over the phone. Tech That Adapts to You “Ultimately this means that you’ll reach for your phone a little bit less and you’re talking to Alexa less,” Taylor said during the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon this week....

A Canadian company says it can recover around 99% of the gold used in electronics circuits using new chemical techniques. Recycling could cut the cost of personal electronics by reducing waste. It’s part of a growing effort to keep components from damaging the environment. “Mobile phone circuit boards can have significant quantities of gold, silver, and palladium,” Eoin Pigott of electronics recycling company Wisetek told Lifewire in an email interview....

Josh Summitt, co-founder & CTO of JavaScript security firm otto-js, discovered that under specific but common conditions, the extended spell checkers in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge leak sensitive information to their respective companies. “This incident is indicative of what we have seen in the industry for years, teaching us nothing that we haven’t already gleaned from past experiences,” Alon Nachmany, Field CISO, AppviewX, told Lifewire over email. “If anyone is under the impression that Chrome, Gmail, or even Google’s search engine is Google’s product, they are naive and incredibly mistaken....