Encrypting an email message usually means converting it from readable plain text into scrambled cipher text. Only the recipient, who has the private key matching the public key used to encrypt the message, can decipher it. Anyone who doesn’t have the key only sees garbled text. How to Protect Your Emails All emails sent using Gmail, Outlook, or iOS can be encrypted by default. When you encrypt all outgoing messages by default, you compose and send emails as you normally would, but recipients need a digital ID or passcode to view them....

Samsung was one of the first tech giants to produce modern smartwatches before Apple made its big splash, and over the last few years, they’ve settled on a design that marries traditional wristwatch styling with digital smarts. From the Gear S2 Classic through to the Galaxy Watch, Samsung’s premium smartwatch design philosophy centers on a rotating bezel that provides a unique way to navigate the menus, in addition to the familiar touch interface....

The Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds (not to be confused with the regular Bluetooth earbuds of the same name) offer audiophiles something to latch onto for true wireless sound quality. With a rich, full sound response and a nice, premium form factor, they’re possibly the most straight-forward offering out there in the premium true wireless space. But they don’t offer are any bells and whistles—no noise-canceling technology, no automatic pairing, and not even the sleekest design....

How Does Smart Glass Work? Although the smart glass industry likes to use the word glass, most of the time the actual smart part is made by using a substrate made of various plastic films. The smart substrate contains multiple layers with a separator between them. Each layer is made from different material and each manufacturer has their own secret sauce, but typically lithium cobalt oxide is used on one layer and polycrystalline tungsten oxide on the other....

Sony’s neckband speakers are marketed as home-entertainment accessories, bringing surround sound to individual listeners, and avoiding the ear fatigue of headphones. Smaller and much less intrusive than a full surround speaker setup, they’re pretty good for this purpose, if you’re watching alone. But why limit yourself to movies? Neckbands are the perfect walk-around speaker for home. “If you have sensitive ears or don’t like how headphones fit or feel, you might [like] a neckband speaker option....

Spotify Hi-Fi will stream lossless audio to devices, and directly to speakers. It should make streamed audio every bit as good as CDs, or other high-quality sources. But given that we all listen to music on crappy Bluetooth speakers, or via earbuds and AirPods, we might not be able to hear the difference. “I believe most people are listening to music on the [Spotify default] 160kbps or even 320kbps setting,” musician and music-video creator Calvin West told Lifewire via email....

Announcement / Invitation Envelopes Typical uses of the A-Style envelopes are for greeting cards, announcements, informal invitations, and small booklets. Open side envelopes with square, often deep flaps and side seams, these envelopes, also called A-Style or A-Line, can have deckle edges on the top flap and are often used with matching text and cover papers in white and colors. You may find ​the announcement and other envelopes called invitation, greeting card, or personal correspondence envelopes....

Zinda is a streamer and content creator on Twitch with a passion for giving back and calling out trolls or disrespectful comments on her streams. In an industry primarily dominated by white men, she said there’s a lot that needs to be done in the streaming space to make it more inclusive for all types of gamers, and it’s her mission to make that happen. “It’s definitely a space under renovation,” Zinda told Lifewire over the phone....

Notetaking Apps Notes The Notes app that comes with the iPad is easy to overlook, but if you need a basic note-taking application that includes the ability to sketch your own notes, add images and perform basic formatting such as bolded text or bulleted lists, it may very well do the trick. The biggest benefit of Notes is that it links notes across devices using iCloud. You can even view your Notes at iCloud....

Get to Know Google The Google Assistant has a very distinct personality. Here are some personal questions that you can ask: Google, how old are you? Learn when Google was founded and when Google Assistant was launched.Google, do you like Star Trek or Star Wars? The short answer is yes.Google, what is your quest? Google has its own definition of the Holy Grail.Google, do you have hair? Learn about different hairstyles....

Don’t look at anything less than 256GB, though higher capacities like 400GB or even 1TB are available if you see the need for them. There are a lot of different specs for SD Cards, but we think you should just buy the Samsung Evo+ 256GB UHS-I microSDXC U3 memory card. Capacity: 256GB | Read/Write Speeds: 95/90MB/s Additionally, this SD card is no slouch when it comes to speed, so you won’t have to wait around for games to load....

The best standing desks are simple to assemble and help you improve your posture and stay healthier in general. If you find that you’ve been suffering from a sore back for some time, it could be time to improve your office setup with a standing desk and say goodbye to daily pain. Continue reading for our picks for the best standing desks you’ll find on the market. You won’t believe how you can transform your working space....

It permits advanced 3D solutions by supporting DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1, eliminating image and video degradation within the VMs even when using graphics-intensive applications. The software allows for virtual machine open standards, providing the ability to create and run VMs from competing vendors within the VMware product. Its advanced networking features let you set up and administer elaborate virtual networks for VMs. Its complete data center topologies can be designed and implemented when VMware is integrated with external tools — essentially emulating an entire enterprise DC....

You should also check out our list of best computer keyboards and best gaming keyboards if you have more specific needs. Compact (5.7 x 3.5 x 0.5 inches) when folded down, it weighs just 6.3 ounces, yet expands out to close to the size of a standard keyboard while in use. The iClever Foldable is compatible with most Bluetooth devices, including the majority of smartphones, tablets, and computers. Battery life is impressive, at up to ninety hours of continuous use, and the keyboard fully charges in two hours via the included micro-USB cable....

Not every space is conducive to a TV or an extra monitor, but most spaces have walls, which is all a good projector really needs. Even the ceiling will suffice if you want to watch something while laying in bed. There aren’t a lot of ceiling-mounted TVs out there, but a projector can put an image anywhere you can aim it. Flexibility for the win! Unfortunately, slow is a bit of a theme for this projector, since our tester also noted slow boot-up and shut-down times....

In either case, a good panel should provide you with more than just a clear picture, and the monitor’s features all play a role in how well it fits your needs. We’ve rounded up the best monitors of 2021 in different categories and price ranges. Read on to see our top picks. The LG 27UD88’s in-plane switching (IPS) panel allows for 178-degree viewing angles and accurate, vibrant colors. It also supports high dynamic range (HDR) technology, and though it may not hit the peak brightness and color range some HDR-mode enthusiasts look for, the monitor delivers an excellent experience for both media watching and professional photo or video editing....

AirPods are a sensation. They sound great, they could hardly be more portable, and they offer all kinds of deep integrations with iPhones and iPads that other headphones can’t even hope to match. But they’re not for everyone. For hearing-aid users, people who can’t or hate putting things in their ears, AirPods are out, and the over-the-ear Max model is more expensive than many audiophile headphones. Is there a place in Apple’s lineup for some lower-priced on-ear AirPods?...

In this guide, we look at the types of resistors and the respective use case for each. Carbon Composition Resistors Carbon composition resistors used to be the most common type of resistor because of the low cost and reliability. Carbon composition resistors use a solid block of material made from carbon powder, an insulating ceramic, and a binder material. The resistance is controlled by varying the ratio of carbon to the filler materials....

How Does Cloud Gaming With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Work? An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ($14.99 per month) includes access to the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, which lets you play your favorite console games on a Windows 10 PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android device using a browser (Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Safari). All the games on the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform are hosted on remote servers that you access from your device....

The company announced a new program to make spare parts for Apple products available to purchase starting early next year. The program, known as Self Service Repair, will let users fix broken devices using repair manuals that Apple will post on its website. Don’t reach for your tools too fast, however. “If your screwdriver touches the wrong components, you could short out the circuit board that runs the phone, resulting in a $500+ repair or replacement of the phone,” Tim McGuire, the CEO of Mobile Klinik, a mobile phone repair business, told Lifewire in an email interview....